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Little Mermaid, Grange Theater at ArtisTree Opening Show
The first performance was held at the new Grange Theatre, part of ArtisTree in Pomfret. Kids performed the Little Mermaid for a packed room.
Generation to Generation Week, Thompson
The Thompson Senior Center hosted activities involving the older generation and kids around the community. The Gen2Gen Summer Challenge is part of Encore.org’s Generation to Generation campaign, a national effort to inspire adults over 50 to make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth.
Steam Car Tour Stops in Plymouth
The 2017 Vermont Steam Car Tour, organized by Don Bourdon of Woodstock, make a stop in Plymouth. Some cars “filled up” with the water hose from President Calvin Coolidge’s homestead, they were given special permission.
Taste of Woodstock, 2017
The 9th annual Taste of Woodstock event was held on Saturday, August 12 in the Village of Woodstock. Artists, crafters and food and beverage vendors filled Elm Street as the street was closed to traffic for the day. As part of the festivities ArtisTree hosted Chalk-It-Up, local artist competed with chalk on the street.