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NEK Moms Weekend Scoop: May 4-6
Did someone say sunshine is a possibility this first weekend in May? Fingers crossed here. Whether you’re looking for inside our outside play, here are a few family-friendly events and ideas to get you out of the house. If you know of an event that you think should be listed here, email nekmoms [*at*] gmail [*dot*] com or post the event on the NEK Moms Facebook page. Happy Weekend! Friday, May 4th: Newport City Dock & Prouty Beach open. Info call: 334-6345. Saturday, May 5th: Green Up Vermont! Various meet-up points, bag pick-ups and bag drop-offs around the State and NEK. Learn more here and here. Soap Box Derby Display (Derby), Kinney…
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The Trout Are Jumping!
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Spring trout season opened April 14 and the fish are really jumping in Orleans! My Dad is here visiting from Florida so I thought it would be fun to take him and my 8-month-old to Willoughby River in Orleans to watch the steelhead rainbow trout attempt to swim up the rapids. With the beautiful weather today is was a perfect outing. Because we had the baby with us, we planned to stay about an hour: just long enough to watch the fish and to enjoy a…
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Free Harry Potter Movie Showings at Catamount Arts
If your child (or family) digs Harry Potter, you won’t want to miss the upcoming free Harry Potter series at Catamount Arts. Beginning June 25th, Catamount Arts will show the Harry Potter films in order, beginning with THE SORCERER’S STONE, ultimately leading up to the final movie release date on July 15th. The series is free and open to all. Films start at 10am on these dates: Saturday, June 25th – The Sorcerer’s Stone Tuesday, June 28th – Chamber of Secrets Thursday, June 30th – Prisoner of Azkaban Tuesday, July 5th – The Goblet of Fire Thursday, July 7th – The Order of the Phoenix Tuesday, July 12th – The…
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Free Nordic Ski Day – Gear, Lessons, Pass – at Select Vermont Ski Areas
Save the date! On January 9, 2011, certain participating Vermont Nordic (XC or Cross-Country) ski areas are offering free Nordic Center passes, gear rentals and lessons as part of the 16th Annual Winter Trails Day. To reserve a free lesson, you have to pre-register. You can do so over at Snowlink or contact the Nordic center directly for more information. What a great day to get introduced to a new snow sport or spend time with family or friends! Here’s a sneak peek at participating VT Nordic Ski areas (note Craftsbury in the NEK): Blueberry Lake Blueberry Hill Ski Center Bolton Valley Nordic Center – Providing free tickets, complimentary group…
