Many years ago, the MRV Interfaith Council launched the Thanksgiving Basket program to ensure that Valley families and individuals in need can enjoy a Thanksgiving feast, complete with turkey, stuffing, veggies, and, or course, pie.

Behind the Waitsfield United Church of Christ (across from the VG) is a very large storage container that spins aluminum and glass into gold

Deadrise Revival joins the Valley on the corner of Bridge Street and Main Street in Waitsfield. The store carries a wide array of fabulous finds from decades past. Owners and treasure finders Meredith and Scott said that opening this store was a dream realized.

After years of leadership and community effort spear-headed by the Mad River Valley Recreation District, there is an amazing set of new assets to help locals and tourists enjoy our Valley

This is a loss for the whole town. Memories of the space and the thoughtful staff are flooding in: the tofu satay in the restaurant, the bourbon cocktails at the bar, the decadent coconut cake.

Timing is always the tricky part. The short answer for 2024 is that since the MRV had very little rain in September, expect an early leaf-peeping season. Leaves are turning already! My guess for peak this year is Indigenous People’s Day; a three-day weekend perfect for leaf peepers.

More often than I think is statistically normal, humans in the Mad River Valley perform heroic tasks. 

The Valley has a new threat. Well, a threat to our waistlines, anyway. We now have three places to buy fresh, locally-made donuts!

As you might expect from a place with vacation experiences and exercise in abundance, the Valley has an enormous range of massage options, ranging from relaxation to invigoration.

The Valley is resplendent with music this summer. Nearly every day of the week, the local singers, guitarists, bassist, drummers, and occasional harmonicists deliver amazing performances.

TenFest is back again! For the 17th year, Valley audiences can delight in this unusual theater production of ten ten-minute plays.

The hills are alive… with the sound of shows and music! Venture to these venues to enjoy the following performances during July.

Are you ready for some leg burn? The Mad River Riders are hosting the second annual Grateful Gravel bike event and concert on July 27 at Mount Ellen.

Although it’s arguably hard to match the glory of the green mountains or the palette of our spectacular sunsets, artists all over the Valley are up to the challenge. Check out the following places to view their works during July.

For the past several months, Harwood student Christopher Cummiskey has organized “Concerts for a Cause,” music events. Each month, different musicians perform a free concert and concert-goers are encouraged to make donations for the featured charity that month. 

It’s back again! If you and your bestie like to run, jog, or walk, come participate in the “World’s Most Beautiful Marathon” on July 7th, 2024.

If you play golf, you owe it to yourself to attempt a round at the Woodchuck Golf Course. (I have it on good authority that the course is tricky and extra balls are a good idea.)

There is a new treat maker in town — Kyle White of Mad River Donuts

Judy: Well, Sharon, it’s that time of year. The time when the creemees are available again whenever you want them. I think it should be recognized as the state dessert.

Sharon: I agree! The daffodils come up, the roads get muddy, and the creemee signs come out–all sure signs of spring in the Mad River Valley.

Things are heating up at Madbush Falls. The wellness enthusiasts at Savu have brought their luxury, state-of-the-art saunas to Madbush Falls Riders Outpost, located on Route 100 in Waitsfield.