Capital Connection for Washington County

05/21/2026

New to Vermont and looking for a meaningful way to commemorate Memorial Day?

Spend the morning in historic Hope Cemetery in Waterbury for a Memorial Day Ceremony followed by a special Ghost Walk exploring local stories from the Revolutionary War era.

This year’s walk honors America’s 250th Anniversary through the themes of We the People and American Experiment, highlighting veterans buried right here in Waterbury who fought in the Revolutionary War.

Hope Cemetery, 8 N. Main Street, Waterbury
Monday, May 25, 2026
11:00am
Free & family-friendly
Rain or shine

Bring a lawn chair and settle in for a uniquely Vermont way to reflect, remember, and connect with local history.

Hosted by American Legion Post #59, the Historical Society, and the Waterbury 250th Planning Committee.

Read more about the event here:
waterburyroundabout.org/community-archive/memorial-day-weekend-events-history-center-reopening-train-stories-veteran-remembrances

Check out the Facebook event here:
facebook.com/events/hope-cemetery-8-n-main-st-behind-waterbury-congregational-church/annual-memorial-day-ghost-walk-service/4419909808293649/

05/18/2026

New to Vermont and thinking about learning some survival skills?

If you have ever wondered how people create fire by "rubbing sticks together" this class is for you. Join Vermonter Dug North from Season 12 of History Channel’s survival show "ALONE" for a full day of wilderness skills training in Roxbury, Vermont.

You will learn to use a knife safely, how to prepare and start a campfire, a few essential knots, and all the steps to make and use a bow drill set to create fire.

Learn more and register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/zero-to-bow-drill-friction-fire-skills-with-dug-north-of-alone-tickets-1985460167809

04/17/2026

There are plenty of places to see live music: bigger venues, louder rooms, tickets, lines.

And then there are places like the Whammy Bar.

Tucked into the back of the Maple Corner Community Store in Calais, it’s part of something bigger than a night out. The store itself is a true community hub: deli running all day, breakfast sandwiches in the morning, a quick stop that turns into a longer one. It’s the kind of place people rely on in the community.

The space shifts with the day. During daylight hours, the back room is open for remote work, coffee, meeting a friend.

By evening, it turns into something else entirely: dinner on the table, a few tables filled, and a band setting up just a few feet away. No stage barrier, no reservations, no real separation between who’s playing and who showed up.

If you’re new to Vermont, or thinking about making a life here, this is the kind of place that helps it click.

This Saturday, April 18th, The VT Bluegrass Pioneers play from 7–9pm. Real-deal, old-school bluegrass performed by seasoned pros. Come check it out!

www.maplecornercommunitystore.org

04/10/2026

We’re excited to introduce the Heart of Vermont Podcast 🎧

Created as part of Capital Connection, this new podcast is all about helping you get to know Washington County through the people, stories, and places that make it feel like home.

Whether you’ve recently moved here or are considering a move to Vermont, this podcast is for you.

Our first episode is live!

We’re talking with Viviane Ladd Tomasi about Montpelier’s Bridge Illumination Project—and how it became a symbol of connection after the 2023 floods.

It’s a great introduction to the kind of stories we’ll be sharing.

Listen here → https://open.spotify.com/show/6w6OifhQhtEXFzh0MTllZz

04/01/2026

03/30/2026

New neighbors plus good vibes equals a fun evening!

Thanks to everyone who joined us last week for our New Resident Mixer at the Barre Social Club. It was great to see so many new faces connecting with longtime locals, swapping stories, and getting a feel for what makes this community special.

A big shoutout to the Barre Partnership for co-hosting and helping make the evening feel easy, welcoming, and fun.

Congratulations to Sal, a new resident to Vermont, who won two lift ticket vouchers to Sugarbush!

Take a scroll through the photos—we’re glad you’re here. 💛

03/27/2026

VEM is hiring! The Operations Specialist supports our Watch Desk by monitoring developing incidents, maintaining statewide situational awareness, and helping deliver timely public alerts. The deadline for applications is April 6, 2026.
https://careers.vermont.gov/job/Waterbury-VEM-Operations-Specialist-VT-05677/1373547500/

03/25/2026

Join us and the Barre Partnership tomorrow, Thursday March 26th from 6-8pm, at the Barre Social Club for a regional New Resident Mixer! If you're new to Vermont come meet your new neighbors and start building your community. We'll see you there!

03/13/2026

New to Vermont or thinking about making Vermont your home? Come see what Washington County has to offer!

Meet your new neighbors and start building your community at our New Resident Mixer:

Thursday, March 26th 6-8pm at the Barre Social Club (105 N. Main St, Barre). Enjoy light refreshments, cash bar, ice breaker games, and some slightly awkward mingling.

We are excited to host this event in collaboration with the The Barre Partnership and looking forward to meeting everyone!

More info on Capital Connection for Washington County:
montpelieralive.com/capitalconnection

03/04/2026

🎶✨ New to Washington County? Start Here.

There’s a lot happening at the Barre Social Club (105 N Main St in Barre), a coworking and event space built on connection, creativity, and community.

🎤 The Singer’s Room debuts tomorrow, March 5th, and continues the first Thursday of every month, 6–8pm. It’s a cozy cabaret-style evening where local vocalists perform alongside a live accompanist. The first lineup includes John Harrison, Persis Worrell, Paul Tagliamonte, Maggie Fox, and Aaron Adler. $5 cover for non-members. BYO snacks or grab takeout and settle in.

From book clubs, mixers, and classic movie nights to phone-free Fridays and community dinners this is the kind of space that makes Barre feel like home.

🤝 And if you’re new to the area — join us at the Barre Social Club on March 26th for our Capital Connection New Resident Mixer, co-hosted with the Barre Partnership. It’s an easy, welcoming way to meet people, learn about local happenings, and start building your Vermont circle.