Traveling Multimedia “Climate Farmer” Exhibit Opens April 1
A new multimedia exhibit shares the stories and portraits of 13 Upper Valley farmers who are using agricultural methods that…
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Opportunity for Artists – Climate Farmer Stories
Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center, East Thetford, VT. By Cecily Anderson. Seeking figurative artists and illustrators to portray local…
Nine Weeks of Shop Indie (Holiday) Local!
In the final nine weeks of 2022, what can each of us do to help make 2023 better for our…
2023 Climate Farmer Calendars On Sale Now
Be inspired all year by the Climate Farmers 2023 wall calendar – a celebration of farmers whose practices draw down…
Help a Vibrant Village Bounce Back
Ten days after a malfunctioning sprinkler system caused a flood of more than three feet of water in the basement…
August is Eat Indie Local Month!
This August, Vital Communities joins the American Independent Business Alliance, New Hampshire Food Alliance, and partners throughout North America for…
Happy Farmers Market Week
National Farmers Market Week August 7-13, 2022 Let’s celebrate National Farmers Market Week! Visit one or more farmers markets this…
Independents Month Staycation Giveaway
This July, take an Upper Valley Staycation! Looking for some inspiration?Take an Upper Valley Adventure, five curated itineraries around the…
Support Peanuts Pet Store
Peanuts Dog Treats envisions a community where all animals are given an equal opportunity to live a long happy life…
The Local Crowd Upper Valley: Building Regional Prosperity and Resilience
Published in the Newport Times Locally owned businesses are the lifeblood of a community, paying local salaries, taxes, and material…
Support the Aurora Bakery Expansion
Only four years old, Aurora Bakery is already a treasured community asset. Located on Main Street in Newport, NH, and…
Earth Month: Invest in Our Planet
This April, Vital Communities will focus on Earth Day — ALL MONTH LONG.