Here is a list of Community & Non-Profit Events coming soon in our area:
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Friday, February 7th
VFW Post 6689, 73 Pearl Street in Essex Junction is having a Fish Fry from 6pm to 7pm. The public is welcome.
Saturday, February 8th
The 30th annual Penguin Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Vermont takes place on Burlington’s Waterfront starting at 11am. To register, donate or learn more, visit www.specialolympicsvermont.org or call 802-868-5222.
VFW 6689, 73 Pearl Street in Essex Junction is having a Band Night with Bare Bones performing from 7pm to 10pm. The public is welcome.
Sunday, February 9th
The Mooers Knights of Columbus are hosting a hearty breakfast at Holy Angels Hall, 524 Devils Den Road in Altona, New York from 8am to noon.
Thursday, February 13th
The Tropical Fish Club of Burlington is having its monthly meeting at the Essex Junction VFW 6689 starting at 6:30pm. All are welcome. Learn more at www.tfcb.org.
The North Country Chamber of Commerce is having its monthly Business after Hours meeting at the Best Western Plus, 446 State Road 3 in Plattsburgh from 5:30pm to 7pm. RSVP at 1-518-563-1000 or go to www.northcountrychamber.com.
Saturday, February 15th
Historical Preservation Bingo is happening at St. Peter’s Parish, 85 South Maple Street in Vergennes. This family-friendly event begins at 6pm. Doors open at 5pm. All are welcome.
The Vergennes American Legion Post #14 at 100 Armory Lane is having a Valentine’s Dance with live music from the Hitmen from 7pm to 10pm. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets available at the door. This is open to the public.
Spaghetti Fundraiser from 5:30 – 7:00 PM at Robinson Elementary School (41 Parsonage Road, Starksboro). $10 per person, $40 per family. Take out available. Dinner menu includes: Spaghetti, Bread, Caesar Salad, Beverage and Dessert. Kids 2 and Under Eat FREE. Reservations may be made by emailing [email protected] but not required. Payment taken at the door.
Sunday, February 16th
VFW Post 6689, 73 Pearl Street in Essex Junction is having a breakfast from 8:30am to 11am. The public is welcome.
Tax Season 2025
The Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is currently recruiting volunteers for the upcoming filing season in South Burlington and Middlebury to aid seniors, those of low and moderate-income individuals and those with limited English proficiency. Email [email protected]
Ongoing: The American Red Cross is always looking for blood donations—accepting donors at the Blood Donation Center at 32 North Prospect Street in Burlington 365 days a year, and conducting Blood Drives on both sides of Lake Champlain throughout the year. For more information, or to locate a blood drive in your community, visit RedCrossBlood.org.
