Have questions about investing?
Curious about what meeting your retirement goals looks like?
What to do with a 401K when you change jobs?
Don’t know what you don’t know?

Come enjoy community, refreshments and financial education guided by your questions and feedback.

Money Talks is an open-to-the-public informative conversation series to talk everything personal finance, investing and considerat ...

Have questions about investing?
Curious about what meeting your retirement goals looks like?
What to do with a 401K when you change jobs?
Don’t know what you don’t know?

Come enjoy community, refreshments and financial education guided by your questions and feedback.

Money Talks is an open-to-the-public informative conversation series to talk everything personal finance, investing and considerations for retirement. Brought to you in collaboration by Launch Loft and the Hoogenboom Team at Baystate Financial.

The series starts with this first session on Tuesday, January 14th 5:30pm–6:30pm at Launch Loft Coworking, Upstairs at 30 Foundry Street (through the paisley door), in Waterbury, VT 05676.

Register for this free workshop today to reserve your seat.

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Last March “A History of the Concept of Race” was presented by Dr. William Edelglass at the Waterbury Public Library. Professor Edelglass commented that the group elicited the most sincere post-talk he had ever witnessed. Our group will explore the questions of race, culture, power and equity to name but a few topics.

The book by Ijeoma Oluo, “So you want to talk about race?” will serve as the text for discussion.
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Last March “A History of the Concept of Race” was presented by Dr. William Edelglass at the Waterbury Public Library. Professor Edelglass commented that the group elicited the most sincere post-talk he had ever witnessed. Our group will explore the questions of race, culture, power and equity to name but a few topics.

The book by Ijeoma Oluo, “So you want to talk about race?” will serve as the text for discussion.

Participants can order a copy of Oluo’s book through the library’s interlibrary loan. Ask at the Help Desk. Bridgeside books will be offering a 15% discount for the book if folks want to purchase their own.

All members of the community are invited to join in the conversation of race. What is the meaning of race? What is the impact of racism on our community? Eventually and hopefully, the question will arise: what can we do about it?

This series will be facilitated by Life LeGeros from South Duxbury. He works at the University of Vermont as a professional development coordinator partnering with educators to help middle schools become more student centered. He earned his doctorate in education from the University of Massachusetts-Boston and strives to deepen his understanding of equity every day through professional learning, reading, and engaging on Twitter with experts and conversations such as #ClearTheAir.

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Kids will be making items that are similar to a thuamaotrope which is a classic optical illusion toy consisting of a card with two different pictures on each side; when spun rapidly the pictures appear to combine. Since they are using a pattern rather than a picture, the optical illusion toy will have it’s own name: Decotropes. Trope is the part of the word that means turning around and Deco stands for decorative. Using a template to be ...

Kids will be making items that are similar to a thuamaotrope which is a classic optical illusion toy consisting of a card with two different pictures on each side; when spun rapidly the pictures appear to combine. Since they are using a pattern rather than a picture, the optical illusion toy will have it’s own name: Decotropes. Trope is the part of the word that means turning around and Deco stands for decorative. Using a template to be colored, kids will put together one or more Decotropes.
Ages 6 to 11 years.
Please call the library at 802-244-7036 to register.

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Artists have used knitting to make serious art since the first abstract wall panels of the 1960s. They pushed boundaries with monumental sculptures in the 1980s. Knitted art challenges gender stereotypes, conceptions of domesticity, and mass consumerism. See how today’s knit artists combine yarn and humor to explore people, climate change, and society in this illustrated talk by Eve Jacobs-Carnahan at the Waterbury Library on Wednesday, ...

Artists have used knitting to make serious art since the first abstract wall panels of the 1960s. They pushed boundaries with monumental sculptures in the 1980s. Knitted art challenges gender stereotypes, conceptions of domesticity, and mass consumerism. See how today’s knit artists combine yarn and humor to explore people, climate change, and society in this illustrated talk by Eve Jacobs-Carnahan at the Waterbury Library on Wednesday, January 22nd from 6:30-8 pm.

Eve Jacobs-Carnahan makes mixed media knitted sculpture. Her knitted art has won national and regional awards and is included in Lela Nargi’s survey of knitted art, Astounding Knits! 101 Spectacular Knitted Creations and Daring Feats (Voyageur Press 2011). She is an active blogger and shares her enthusiasm for knitted arts in talks. To sample her work and read her blogs, go to evejacobs-carnahan.com

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Waterbury Winterfest is a 10-day family-friendly festival featuring indoor and outdoor venues with traditional and not-so-traditional events. There’s snowshoeing, skating, and skiing, as you might expect, but we also have the unexpected like a Broomball tournament, ski biathlon, and Drone Racing. Inside where it’s warm you can participate in beer trivia at one of Waterbury’s local pubs, a game show at the American Legion, or a felting w ...

Waterbury Winterfest is a 10-day family-friendly festival featuring indoor and outdoor venues with traditional and not-so-traditional events. There’s snowshoeing, skating, and skiing, as you might expect, but we also have the unexpected like a Broomball tournament, ski biathlon, and Drone Racing. Inside where it’s warm you can participate in beer trivia at one of Waterbury’s local pubs, a game show at the American Legion, or a felting workshop at the library. Kids can heat up outside at events like the Youth Snow Soccer game.

Visit WaterburyWinterfest.com for details on each event (including what Wassailing, and Drone Racing actually entail). Although most events are free, you’ll be able to register and purchase tickets for premiere events.

Whether you’re in the mood to learn, listen to music, socialize, exercise, or play, we’ve got you covered. During this 10-day festival you’ll have lots of opportunities to join the festivities and discover the best of Waterbury. We look forward to seeing you!

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Waterbury Winterfest is a 10-day family-friendly festival featuring indoor and outdoor venues with traditional and not-so-traditional events. There’s snowshoeing, skating, and skiing, as you might expect, but we also have the unexpected like a Broomball tournament, ski biathlon, and Drone Racing. Inside where it’s warm you can participate in beer trivia at one of Waterbury’s local pubs, a game show at the American Legion, or a felting w ...

Waterbury Winterfest is a 10-day family-friendly festival featuring indoor and outdoor venues with traditional and not-so-traditional events. There’s snowshoeing, skating, and skiing, as you might expect, but we also have the unexpected like a Broomball tournament, ski biathlon, and Drone Racing. Inside where it’s warm you can participate in beer trivia at one of Waterbury’s local pubs, a game show at the American Legion, or a felting workshop at the library. Kids can heat up outside at events like the Youth Snow Soccer game.

Visit WaterburyWinterfest.com for details on each event (including what Wassailing, and Drone Racing actually entail). Although most events are free, you’ll be able to register and purchase tickets for premiere events.

Whether you’re in the mood to learn, listen to music, socialize, exercise, or play, we’ve got you covered. During this 10-day festival you’ll have lots of opportunities to join the festivities and discover the best of Waterbury. We look forward to seeing you!

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Waterbury Winterfest is a 10-day family-friendly festival featuring indoor and outdoor venues with traditional and not-so-traditional events. There’s snowshoeing, skating, and skiing, as you might expect, but we also have the unexpected like a Broomball tournament, ski biathlon, and Drone Racing. Inside where it’s warm you can participate in beer trivia at one of Waterbury’s local pubs, a game show at the American Legion, or a felting w ...

Waterbury Winterfest is a 10-day family-friendly festival featuring indoor and outdoor venues with traditional and not-so-traditional events. There’s snowshoeing, skating, and skiing, as you might expect, but we also have the unexpected like a Broomball tournament, ski biathlon, and Drone Racing. Inside where it’s warm you can participate in beer trivia at one of Waterbury’s local pubs, a game show at the American Legion, or a felting workshop at the library. Kids can heat up outside at events like the Youth Snow Soccer game.

Visit WaterburyWinterfest.com for details on each event (including what Wassailing, and Drone Racing actually entail). Although most events are free, you’ll be able to register and purchase tickets for premiere events.

Whether you’re in the mood to learn, listen to music, socialize, exercise, or play, we’ve got you covered. During this 10-day festival you’ll have lots of opportunities to join the festivities and discover the best of Waterbury. We look forward to seeing you!

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Waterbury Winterfest is a 10-day family-friendly festival featuring indoor and outdoor venues with traditional and not-so-traditional events. There’s snowshoeing, skating, and skiing, as you might expect, but we also have the unexpected like a Broomball tournament, ski biathlon, and Drone Racing. Inside where it’s warm you can participate in beer trivia at one of Waterbury’s local pubs, a game show at the American Legion, or a felting w ...

Waterbury Winterfest is a 10-day family-friendly festival featuring indoor and outdoor venues with traditional and not-so-traditional events. There’s snowshoeing, skating, and skiing, as you might expect, but we also have the unexpected like a Broomball tournament, ski biathlon, and Drone Racing. Inside where it’s warm you can participate in beer trivia at one of Waterbury’s local pubs, a game show at the American Legion, or a felting workshop at the library. Kids can heat up outside at events like the Youth Snow Soccer game.

Visit WaterburyWinterfest.com for details on each event (including what Wassailing, and Drone Racing actually entail). Although most events are free, you’ll be able to register and purchase tickets for premiere events.

Whether you’re in the mood to learn, listen to music, socialize, exercise, or play, we’ve got you covered. During this 10-day festival you’ll have lots of opportunities to join the festivities and discover the best of Waterbury. We look forward to seeing you!

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Waterbury Winterfest is a 10-day family-friendly festival featuring indoor and outdoor venues with traditional and not-so-traditional events. There’s snowshoeing, skating, and skiing, as you might expect, but we also have the unexpected like a Broomball tournament, ski biathlon, and Drone Racing. Inside where it’s warm you can participate in beer trivia at one of Waterbury’s local pubs, a game show at the American Legion, or a felting w ...

Waterbury Winterfest is a 10-day family-friendly festival featuring indoor and outdoor venues with traditional and not-so-traditional events. There’s snowshoeing, skating, and skiing, as you might expect, but we also have the unexpected like a Broomball tournament, ski biathlon, and Drone Racing. Inside where it’s warm you can participate in beer trivia at one of Waterbury’s local pubs, a game show at the American Legion, or a felting workshop at the library. Kids can heat up outside at events like the Youth Snow Soccer game.

Visit WaterburyWinterfest.com for details on each event (including what Wassailing, and Drone Racing actually entail). Although most events are free, you’ll be able to register and purchase tickets for premiere events.

Whether you’re in the mood to learn, listen to music, socialize, exercise, or play, we’ve got you covered. During this 10-day festival you’ll have lots of opportunities to join the festivities and discover the best of Waterbury. We look forward to seeing you!

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Resistance Band Strength-training 101 with Becky Widschwenter.
Increase Muscle Strength
Improve Range of Motion
Ease the Stress & Pain of Daily Activities

All Levels Welcome! All classes & exercises can be modified.

Class size limited to 15. Call 244-7036 to register.

Wear loose, comfortable, layered clothing. Socks or indoor sneakers OK.

Bands available for l ...

Resistance Band Strength-training 101 with Becky Widschwenter.
Increase Muscle Strength
Improve Range of Motion
Ease the Stress & Pain of Daily Activities

All Levels Welcome! All classes & exercises can be modified.

Class size limited to 15. Call 244-7036 to register.

Wear loose, comfortable, layered clothing. Socks or indoor sneakers OK.

Bands available for loaner or purchase new for $5.00.

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Waterbury Winterfest is a 10-day family-friendly festival featuring indoor and outdoor venues with traditional and not-so-traditional events. There’s snowshoeing, skating, and skiing, as you might expect, but we also have the unexpected like a Broomball tournament, ski biathlon, and Drone Racing. Inside where it’s warm you can participate in beer trivia at one of Waterbury’s local pubs, a game show at the American Legion, or a felting w ...

Waterbury Winterfest is a 10-day family-friendly festival featuring indoor and outdoor venues with traditional and not-so-traditional events. There’s snowshoeing, skating, and skiing, as you might expect, but we also have the unexpected like a Broomball tournament, ski biathlon, and Drone Racing. Inside where it’s warm you can participate in beer trivia at one of Waterbury’s local pubs, a game show at the American Legion, or a felting workshop at the library. Kids can heat up outside at events like the Youth Snow Soccer game.

Visit WaterburyWinterfest.com for details on each event (including what Wassailing, and Drone Racing actually entail). Although most events are free, you’ll be able to register and purchase tickets for premiere events.

Whether you’re in the mood to learn, listen to music, socialize, exercise, or play, we’ve got you covered. During this 10-day festival you’ll have lots of opportunities to join the festivities and discover the best of Waterbury. We look forward to seeing you!

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Get to know your inner critic and fear, and learn how to work with them for success.
About this Event

"Be Unstoppable" focuses on our inner critic and fear, and how to work with them for success. It's part presentation, part hands-on, with an exercise to help participants discover
their own critic and tools they can use, plus time for discussion.

Fear mixed with self-doubt is the #1 thing that stops us f ...

Get to know your inner critic and fear, and learn how to work with them for success.
About this Event

"Be Unstoppable" focuses on our inner critic and fear, and how to work with them for success. It's part presentation, part hands-on, with an exercise to help participants discover
their own critic and tools they can use, plus time for discussion.

Fear mixed with self-doubt is the #1 thing that stops us from realizing our true potential. Don’t let a lack of confidence or doubt stand in your way of making a change or diving into a new journey. With so many external factors out of your control, it is important to control the things you can. This session will teach you how to manage your inner critic so you can confidently be true to yourself and live the life you want.

Presenter, Lisa Wood is the Director of the Women’s Small Business Program at Mercy Connections, and founder of Sprout New Media and The Hive. She is a certified life + business coach and champion for women entrepreneurs. Lisa focuses on helping people build fulfilling, sustainable businesses, and teaches them how to navigate the often overwhelming aspects of being a business owner.

Launch Loft's workshop series covering personal, professional, and business development topics continues with "Be Unstoppable" on Wednesday, January 29th 9:30am–11:30am at Launch Loft Coworking, Upstairs at 30 Foundry Street (through the paisley door), in Waterbury, VT 05676.

Register for this free workshop today to reserve your seat.

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Basic elements of songwriting will be covered, along with fun, practical group exercises that will benefit everyone’s skillset. Topics may include but are not limited to idea development, song structure, lyrical prosody, memorable melodies, basics of co-writing, how to give feedback and more. If you have a song to share, please bring a recording or feel free to bring your instrument or voice or both. A keyboard and microphone will be avai ...

Basic elements of songwriting will be covered, along with fun, practical group exercises that will benefit everyone’s skillset. Topics may include but are not limited to idea development, song structure, lyrical prosody, memorable melodies, basics of co-writing, how to give feedback and more. If you have a song to share, please bring a recording or feel free to bring your instrument or voice or both. A keyboard and microphone will be available if needed.

The series is led by musicians and singer/songwriters Patrick and Alison McHugh. The McHughs have been making music together for two and a half decades and have a passion for inspiring songwriters and aspiring songwriters to bring forth their unique talents and have a safe space to practice and hone their skills. Pat is a drummer, guitarist, producer, and sound technician. Alison is a singer, songwriter, and pianist.

These gatherings are an informal time for songwriters of all abilities to collaborate in the sharing of their songwriting skills and ideas. Prior experience is not a requirement.

Call 244-7036 to register for any and all of the workshops.

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Get to know your inner critic and fear, and learn how to work with them for success.
About this Event
Fear mixed with self-doubt is the #1 thing that stops us from realizing our true potential. Don’t let a lack of confidence or doubt stand in your way of making a change or diving into a new journey. With so many external factors out of your control, it is important to control the things you can. This session will teach you how t ...

Get to know your inner critic and fear, and learn how to work with them for success.
About this Event
Fear mixed with self-doubt is the #1 thing that stops us from realizing our true potential. Don’t let a lack of confidence or doubt stand in your way of making a change or diving into a new journey. With so many external factors out of your control, it is important to control the things you can. This session will teach you how to manage your inner critic so you can confidently be true to yourself and live the life you want.

"Be Unstoppable" focuses on our inner critic and fear, and how to work with them for success. It's part presentation, part hands-on, with an exercise to help participants discover their own critic and tools they can use, plus time for discussion.

Presenter, Lisa Wood is the Director of the Women’s Small Business Program at Mercy Connections, and founder of Sprout New Media and The Hive. She is a certified life + business coach and champion for women entrepreneurs. Lisa focuses on helping people build fulfilling, sustainable businesses, and teaches them how to navigate the often overwhelming aspects of being a business owner.

Launch Loft's workshop series covering personal, professional, and business development topics continues with "Be Unstoppable" on Wednesday, January 29th 9:30am–11:30am at Launch Loft Coworking, Upstairs at 30 Foundry Street (through the paisley door), in Waterbury, VT 05676.

Register for this free workshop today to reserve your seat.

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Waterbury Winterfest is a 10-day family-friendly festival featuring indoor and outdoor venues with traditional and not-so-traditional events. There’s snowshoeing, skating, and skiing, as you might expect, but we also have the unexpected like a Broomball tournament, ski biathlon, and Drone Racing. Inside where it’s warm you can participate in beer trivia at one of Waterbury’s local pubs, a game show at the American Legion, or a felting w ...

Waterbury Winterfest is a 10-day family-friendly festival featuring indoor and outdoor venues with traditional and not-so-traditional events. There’s snowshoeing, skating, and skiing, as you might expect, but we also have the unexpected like a Broomball tournament, ski biathlon, and Drone Racing. Inside where it’s warm you can participate in beer trivia at one of Waterbury’s local pubs, a game show at the American Legion, or a felting workshop at the library. Kids can heat up outside at events like the Youth Snow Soccer game.

Visit WaterburyWinterfest.com for details on each event (including what Wassailing, and Drone Racing actually entail). Although most events are free, you’ll be able to register and purchase tickets for premiere events.

Whether you’re in the mood to learn, listen to music, socialize, exercise, or play, we’ve got you covered. During this 10-day festival you’ll have lots of opportunities to join the festivities and discover the best of Waterbury. We look forward to seeing you!

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Stargazers will delight at “Starry Night,” a nighttime viewing experience of the night sky courtesy of the Waterbury Public Library with the Vermont Astronomical Society (VAS).

The VAS will be setting up telescopes in the library’s parking lot for exploration of the numerous, wonderful deep-space objects, and leading participants through the how-to’s of using telescopes.

There will be a crescent moon and a ve ...

Stargazers will delight at “Starry Night,” a nighttime viewing experience of the night sky courtesy of the Waterbury Public Library with the Vermont Astronomical Society (VAS).

The VAS will be setting up telescopes in the library’s parking lot for exploration of the numerous, wonderful deep-space objects, and leading participants through the how-to’s of using telescopes.

There will be a crescent moon and a very low planet Mercury to view.

If the night is cloudy or snowy, the event will be rescheduled to Friday, January 31 from 5-7:30 pm.

If the weather precludes viewing on both nights, the VAS will hold a presentation inside the library’s SAL room on Friday, the 31st at 5 pm.

Parking is available at the library, but please park in front of the Municipal Center and bring a flashlight or headlamp as the lights will be off in the parking lot for optimal viewing.

For more information call 244-7036 or email [email protected].

The Waterbury Library’s SAL room will be open for warming and snacks.

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Last June, after a winter of training on the Long Trail system, GMC’s executive director Mike DeBonis spent two weeks attempting a climb of Denali “the Great One” in Alaska. Mike will share photos and stories from his trip and compare the experience of spending two weeks on Denali and the Long Trail.

For more than a hundred years the Long Trail has inspired Vermonters to seek adventure in the Green Mountains and beyond. The ...

Last June, after a winter of training on the Long Trail system, GMC’s executive director Mike DeBonis spent two weeks attempting a climb of Denali “the Great One” in Alaska. Mike will share photos and stories from his trip and compare the experience of spending two weeks on Denali and the Long Trail.

For more than a hundred years the Long Trail has inspired Vermonters to seek adventure in the Green Mountains and beyond. The James P. Taylor Outdoor Adventure Series, named after the man who first envisioned the Long Trail, brings such adventures to you through stories, photographs, and videos. Join us for inspiring presentations that will transport you to mountains and waterways near and far as we celebrate twenty-eight years of the Taylor Series—a great way to spend an evening!

Admission is $5 for members and $8 for nonmembers; kids under 12 are free. Tickets are available at the door only. Proceeds support local sections and the GMC Education Program. Coffee is provided at all presentations at GMC Headquarters by Vermont Artisan Coffee & Tea Co.

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Waterbury Winterfest is a 10-day family-friendly festival featuring indoor and outdoor venues with traditional and not-so-traditional events. There’s snowshoeing, skating, and skiing, as you might expect, but we also have the unexpected like a Broomball tournament, ski biathlon, and Drone Racing. Inside where it’s warm you can participate in beer trivia at one of Waterbury’s local pubs, a game show at the American Legion, or a felting w ...

Waterbury Winterfest is a 10-day family-friendly festival featuring indoor and outdoor venues with traditional and not-so-traditional events. There’s snowshoeing, skating, and skiing, as you might expect, but we also have the unexpected like a Broomball tournament, ski biathlon, and Drone Racing. Inside where it’s warm you can participate in beer trivia at one of Waterbury’s local pubs, a game show at the American Legion, or a felting workshop at the library. Kids can heat up outside at events like the Youth Snow Soccer game.

Visit WaterburyWinterfest.com for details on each event (including what Wassailing, and Drone Racing actually entail). Although most events are free, you’ll be able to register and purchase tickets for premiere events.

Whether you’re in the mood to learn, listen to music, socialize, exercise, or play, we’ve got you covered. During this 10-day festival you’ll have lots of opportunities to join the festivities and discover the best of Waterbury. We look forward to seeing you!

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