Union Meeting Hall

06/11/2026

THANK YOU!

The Friends of the Union Meeting Hall would not exist without the amazing and wonderful volunteers who put in so many hours to make our programming and events a success, working together to plan, send emails and make phone calls and secure sponsorships. Thank you Dean, Jeniah, Jeanne, Karlene, Kurt and Lindsey for your tireless support of our efforts!!

Thank you to our student volunteers who helped set-up, break-down and run concessions, Charlotte, Maggie, Ally, Abby and especially David, for becoming our official flamingo mascot for the day!

Thank you Rick, Nan and Drew for not only lending us tents, but also many thanks for your donation of sound equipment that will support future programming and events! Thank you Andrea for lending us two tents as well, as they made a huge difference in keeping volunteers and attendees dry.

Thank you to Caroline and Dean for helping to pull together the amazing art show! Thank you Rokeby Museum , Clark Hinsdale and Dean Leary for graciously loaning us pieces for the show.

Thank you El Gato Cantina Burlington and Aba’s Kitchen and Catering 🍽️ for serving up delicious food! Thank you to all the vendors and musicians who participated in the event. Thank you to our first responders VARS, FFD, VFD and ACSD for being a part of the big day!

And, many thanks to our sponsors!!!! Your support is vital to not only the Taste and Summer, but also to programming and events hosted throughout the year. THANK YOU Adirondack Guideboat, Clark Hinsdale, Comfort Hill Kennel, Dean Leary, Gaines Insurance, Gilfeather’s Fine Provisions, Jackman Fuels, Kristen & Jeff Goulette, Jeanne Comouche & Karen Fromhold, Jeniah Johnson & Tom Sheeran, Kurt Haigis, Landmark Financial, Linda’s Apparel, Malabar, Master Class Angling, M&T Bank, National Bank of Middlebury, River’s Edge Cottages & RV Park, Rogers & Hazard Committee, Shanon & Ron Atkins, Stone Block Antiques, Town of Ferrisburgh, Vergennes Animal Hospital, Vermont Humanities Council and Wow Toyz.

And last, but last, thank you to our community! Your generous support of the Union Meeting Hall is truly humbling.

Sincerely,

Ashley LaFlam, President, Friends of the Union Meeting Hall

06/07/2026

06/07/2026

Taste of Summer

06/07/2026

Taste of Summer is in full swing! The rain has slowed down, music is hopping, food is yummy, dunk tank is a hit and we are just waiting for you! Come on out. We are here until 3!!!!

06/07/2026

THANK YOU!

As we get ready to welcome you to Taste of Summer, we wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for the individuals and businesses that have made it all possible. Your support is vital to supporting the Friends of the Union Meeting Hall in our mission to restore the historic building while hosting community programming and events. THANK YOU!!

Adirondack Guideboat- Clark Hinsdale - Comfort Hill Kennel - Dean Leary - Gaines Insurance - Gilfeather’s Fine Provisions - Jackman Fuels - Kristen & Jeff Goulette - Jeanne Comouche & Karen Fromhold - Jeniah Johnson & Tom Sheeran - Kurt Haigis - Landmark Financial - Linda’s Apparel - Malabar -Master Class Angling - M&T Bank - National Bank of Middlebury - River’s Edge Cottages & RV Park - Rogers & Hazard Committee - Rokeby Museum - Shanon & Ron Atkins - Stone Block Antiques - Town of Ferrisburgh - Vergennes Animal Hospital - Vermont Humanities Council - Wow Toyz

06/07/2026

IT CAN BE ALL FUN AND GAMES!!

Wow Toyz is a toy manufacturing company that produces high quality, educational toys and models, including vintage and modern die cast airplanes, classic train sets, a variety of educational toddler toys as well as beginner microscopes, available on-line or at specialty retailers.

Thank you Wow Toyz for supporting the Friends of the Union Meeting Hall in our mission to restore the historic holding while hosting community programming and events.

Will the flamingos stop playing around and find their way back to the in time for Taste of Summer? We’ll find out tomorrow at 11am for our annual kick-off to summer event! For full details visit https://unionmeetinghall.org/programming-and-events

06/06/2026

WHY DID THE FLAMINGOS CROSS THE ROAD?

To get to !!! Seems like they are having a great time exploring the space, checking out all the beautiful antique paintings, jewelry and furniture as well as antique lamps, figurines and sculptures!

Thank you for your generous support of our efforts!

Catch and us tomorrow, June 7th from 11am to 3pm at the for live music, vendors, food, games, art and more! For full details visit https://unionmeetinghall.org/programming-and-events .

06/06/2026

BANK WHERE YOU LIVE!

M&T Bank, located in the heart of Vergennes, offers more choices and more possibilities, from checking, savings accounts and lines of credit to mortgages, investments and insurance options!

Thank you for your support of our efforts to restore the historic while hosting community programming and events!

Follow the flamginos to Taste of Summer where you’ll find live music, food, vendors, fun and an art show! For full details visit https://unionmeetinghall.org/programming-and-events