Building A Local Economy (BALE)

04/01/2026

Are you an artist or performer interested in sharing your talents at the Royalton Farmers Market? We're currently booking music and workshops for the 2026 Summer Season June 7 - Sept 27th. Email: [email protected] for booking inquiries!

03/31/2026

Vendor Applications are now open for 2026 Royalton Farmers Market: https://forms.gle/PkuAeWNQGjG36jjE7

Join us every Sunday on the Green!

03/09/2026

Did you see our March Community Events Newsletter last week? If not check it out here and sign up on mail chimp so you never miss an update:

Monday March 9th 5:30pm - 7pm –  Ratepayer Protection Panel presentation at VT Law and Graduate School at VLGS Oakes Bldg. room #210. Hosted & moderated by Earl Hatley. To join remotely on Teams follow this LINK This Panel will focus on Ratepayer Protection, led by Jim Dumont, Debbie New, and M...

12/15/2019

Holiday Shoppers take note - just one day left for the 2019 BALE Holiday Auction and over 180 amazing gift items still up for bid! 30 gift certificates to area businesses and restaurants, over 30 art and book items, house parties, studio sessions, yoga, pottery, and more! Check it out & spread the word!

Silent auction '2019 BALE Holiday Auction' hosted online at 32auctions.

05/09/2019

BALE - Building A Local Economy - and its Resilience University announce: Nova Kim and Les Hook present the first of a three-part series on Wild Edibles & Wild Mushrooms commonly found in Vermont with their identification and uses. This first workshop focus is on springtime edibles. The workshop takes place at the Commons @ BALE, 35 South Windsor Street in South Royalton on Sunday, May 12 from 11 AM to 5 PM. [ 128 more words ]

BALE – Building A Local Economy – and its Resilience University announce: Nova Kim and Les Hook present the first of a three-part series on Wild Edibles & Wild Mushrooms commonly fo…

03/25/2019

Equitable public education is the focus of a public program with Stephanie Yu, Deputy Director of the Public Assets Institute on Monday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Commons @ BALE, 35 S. Windsor Street in South Royalton. Sponsored by BALE (Building A Local Economy), Yu’s talk, titled “Meeting All Kids’ Needs: Vermont School Funding” is the perfect opportunity for area school boards, Selectboards, teachers, school administrators and legislators to engage in this vital dialogue. [ 241 more words ]

Equitable public education is the focus of a public program with Stephanie Yu, Deputy Director of the Public Assets Institute on Monday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Commons @ BALE, 35 S. Windsor S…

03/05/2019

"It's What You Bring Back” is the title of the first-ever solo showing of the paintings of Bow Thayer, widely known for his musicianship with bands The Benders, the Euphorians, the Perfect Trainwreck and his collaboration with the likes of Levon Helm. The show’ s opening is Saturday, March 9 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the White River Gallery @ BALE in South Royalton. [ 640 more words ]

“It’s What You Bring Back” is the title of the first-ever solo showing of the paintings of Bow Thayer, widely known for his musicianship with bands The Benders, the Euphorians, the Perf…

02/09/2019

Part One of The Soil Series: Grassroots for the Climate Emergency “Ground to Body: Soil Health & Human Health” Wednesday, Feb. 27 from 6:30-8:30 PM; Bethany Church, Randolph with Presenters: Didi Pershouse, Grace Gershuny, Michael Denmeade The foundation for human health and public health lies in the soil beneath our feet. Soil organisms and the plants they help to fill with nutrients are the conduit to building healthy humans and to holding our landscapes together. [ 440 more words ]

Part One of The Soil Series: Grassroots for the Climate Emergency “Ground to Body: Soil Health & Human Health” Wednesday, Feb. 27 from 6:30-8:30 PM; Bethany Church, Randolph with Presenters: Di…

02/08/2019

BALE and Resilience University are pleased to facilitate the kickoff of a community resilience assessment on Saturday, February 23 at Bethany Church in Randolph at 1 PM.. This invitation is open to everyone and anyone including town officials. How resilient is Randolph to withstanding serious climate events? How many people lost power in the aftermath of the snowstorm that hit late last November? [ 284 more words ]

BALE and Resilience University are pleased to facilitate the kickoff of a community resilience assessment on Saturday, February 23 at Bethany Church in Randolph at 1 PM.. This invitation is open to…

02/08/2019

Come learn the art of transforming raw wool into spun yarn with a drop spindle. Local yarn farmer and fiber artist Kristen Judkins of Gilead Fiber Farm in Bethel will provide instruction in this hands-on workshop. You will take home your own CD Drop Spindle and wool roving. Materials Fee: $25 [ 54 more words ]

Come learn the art of transforming raw wool into spun yarn with a drop spindle. Local yarn farmer and fiber artist Kristen Judkins of Gilead Fiber Farm in Bethel will provide instruction in this ha…

11/21/2018

Please join us for a Seed Saving workshop hosted by BALE's Resilience University. Date: Saturday, December 8 Time: 10:00 AM Location: The Commons at BALE, 35 South Windsor St., South Royalton, VT Workshop Description: Since the turn of the 20th century we have lost over 97% of our commercial vegetable varieties. Saving seed from the vegetables in your garden offers the opportunity to reconnect with the richness of endangered history, culture, and flavor, and to preserve beloved varieties. [ 125 more words ]

Please join us for a Seed Saving workshop hosted by BALE’s Resilience University. Date: Saturday, December 8 Time: 10:00 AM Location: The Commons at BALE, 35 South Windsor St., South Royalton…

10/24/2018

Just how do we build local wisdom, capacity and skills in the face of a dramatically changing climate and growing economic disparity in the rural communities of the White River watershed? Resilience University (Resilience U), launched by BALE in October 2018, is a series of programs aimed at just that: Call it continuing education for the life skills needed for the 21st century. [ 164 more words ]

Just how do we build local wisdom, capacity and skills in the face of a dramatically changing climate and growing economic disparity in the rural communities of the White River watershed? Resilien…