[ad_1] Bryson Best, our kid contributor, is back from Las Vegas, where he got a chance to talk to NBA Hall of Famer Julius “Dr.J” Erving. Best received an invite to attend the Advancement of Blacks in Sports conference, where Erving was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award. Best asked Erving about what it meant to receive
Read More[ad_1] By Mary Landon, Calendar Coordinator Please send event listings, especially for Charlotte events, at least three weeks in advance. Museum yogaThursday, July 28, 5-7 p.m.Introductory-level outdoor yoga at Shelburne Museum, which includes some meditation time within the display of vibrant quilts by Maria Shell. Bring a mat. Register here. Repeats Thursday, Aug. 18. Theatre on the
Read More[ad_1] By Susan Ohanian, Contributor Remember: The Charlotte Senior Center is an official cooling center for the town. On Mondays, you are welcome to come in to enjoy good food and good conversation along with escape from the heat. Think about this: If you’d come volunteer, you’d be doing your good deeds in a nice,
Read More[ad_1] By Margaret Woodruff, director The Charlotte Library would like to thank all who contributed ideas, concepts and concerns at the kick-off for our 40 x 2030 Mural Project. You can access information about the project here. Stop by the library through Aug. 12 to add your thoughts and look for the mural project around
Read More[ad_1] What do you think happens at a motorcycling event? Calvin Owens spent time learning about the pretty lady riding the Harley Davidson. Now she is his wife. Kenya shares their story. Bride: Kenya Owens, 44, area property manager, native of Graham, North Carolina Groom: Calvin Owens, 35, truck driver, native of Buffalo, New York Current Residence:
Read More[ad_1] By Juliann Phelps, Contributor PBS at Shelburne Museum appraised as a success If you were in Vermont last week, you couldn’t miss the news — in its 27th season, PBS’ Antiques Roadshow stopped for the first time in the state. Photo by Juliann Phelps. An appraiser is filmed by the production team as he
Read More[ad_1] By Brett Yates, Contributor The Charlotte Recreation Department wants to make trips to the beach a little easier. At the Charlotte Selectboard’s July 25 meeting, recreation director Nicole Conley delivered a preliminary design for a 20-foot ramp that would help Charlotters who currently struggle with the concrete steps leading down to the town beach
Read More[ad_1] By Peter Joslin There is a severe housing shortage in Vermont for low-income earners and for the missing middle: Those who earn too much to qualify for affordable housing programs and are unable to afford current housing costs. One need only tour our local area to see that new residential construction is limited to
Read More[ad_1] By Maj Eisinger, Charlotte Food Shelf As I write this, the thermometer reads 91 degrees. The rise in temperatures we are experiencing this week brings to mind the rise in food prices we are also experiencing. The United States Department of Agriculture predicts that the cost of meats, poultry and fish will increase about
Read More[ad_1] By Scooter MacMillan, Editor Charlotte will not only hold a primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 9; the planning commission will also hold a public hearing that evening about proposed amendments to the town’s land-use regulations. This meeting will take place at the Charlotte Library at 7 p.m. and online via Zoom. The planning commission
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