Interesting in attending a paint and sip with some friends, does anyone know of a place that has it around Montpelier/ Barre area or even Waterbury?

Does anybody know what’s going on with these widespread power outages centered on Montpelier this morning? At my house the power has been coming on and off.

Just curious if anyone around Montpelier is using any dating apps and which you'd recommend... I'm new to dating after things (amicably) ended (last year) with my long-term partner and I'm trying to dip my toe back into the dating pool.

Good morning! Considering a move to Montpelier, VT from Memphis, TN. I'm an oncology NP and my fiancee is a computer programmer. Originally from Michigan, but she has never experienced a REAL winter

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The calls are recorded they can verify the legitimacy and accuracy of the story below if they chose.

Email was sent to the owner. bob@codychevrolet.com and no response was received.

Sharing my experience as it really wrecked my day actually a couple of days.

I was called by one of the salesmen for an internet inquiry about an Escalade ESV I told them yes that's what I'm looking for what's the out the door price. I was advised I'd get a call back. I went on and was looking elsewhere for the vehicle as I was shopping around. I never received a call back but I got an email and I was like oh yeah these guys got the car.

I called back and got someone believe his name is Duane. Duane advised me they got someone that's looking at it just waiting for them to pull the trigger. I advised Duane why wait for someone to pull the trigger when I can send the money for the vehicle now. Duane advise no they sell local only. I said well the local person hasn't put a deposit down why wait on him. I can send the money now. I can be there tmrw to pick it up. He said no he doesn't see that happening. He then advised he has the right to sell to whoever he wants to. I advised I have the money we're paying in full. I can be there the next day why would you hold the car. He advised he doesn't know how many times he going to have to say he's not selling it to me. I was like it doesn't make sense I'm telling you have the cash and I can make the deposit and buy the car. He said he just not selling me the car. On top of that he said I'd been calling over and over again. I only called the location once and they reached out to me twice trying to sell the car until they listened to my voice and noticed I was black. It's not new you can guess someone's race through the sound of their voice and vernacular. Anyway. I was suspicious so I had another friend call from Florida (white friend). Note that this guy is much further away than me. I'm in North Carolina. The guy told my friend he'd look into the car and give him a call back. He gave my friend a call back within 30 minutes to sell him the Car. My friend advised him to eat a bag of D***s and that's the story. We've since spent our money elsewhere and I'm sharing my experience as this racism probably pervades through this dealership. If you are black make sure you go with your own financing. These people are terrible. I emailed the owner and the owner did not respond.

My girlfriend and I have been tirelessly looking for an apartment in Montpelier seeing how we both work downtown. A lot of these apartments are great but do not include parking or only one spot. We both have cras plus I have a company car. I am willing to pay for spots (within reason) but I cannot figure out a reasonable solution. Especially with the winter parking bans and all I don't understand

Hey everyone, would you please share your recommendation for car repair shops? Shopping around before I need one. Thanks!

Just moved to Montpelier, and working in Barre. Train tracks everywhere but I've never actually seen a train running, although I've heard a train whistle late at night. What are these tracks used for? Are most out of service?

If you are interested in cannabis and related products, definitely check out Gram Central on River St in Montpelier!

-Great vibes

-Informed and friendly staff

-Plenty of parking

-Very reasonable prices compared to other dispensaries in the state

-Awesome selection of products (though supplies are moving fast so there is a rotating but broad assortment of available products with new "stalk-stock" coming in regularly)

Gram Central supports local growers and manufacturers, keeping things mindful, anti-corporate, and in state. Support local, friends!

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Is anyone here familiar with the contra and/or folk dancing scene in the area?

I remember that it was a red building and it had covered parking across from the building and I believe it was on the outskirts of town maybe up on a hill? Tried finding it again on realtor and Zillow but I can’t

The cost of rent? Is it far easier to rent a single room vs an apartment? Is it more likely to find a place in Barre?

Just trying to get an idea of what to expect or aim for in regards to potentially moving there in a year.

Greetings from Cincinnati, Ohio. I’m very interested in moving to your beautiful city. I’m currently a Legal Assistant for a non-profit. I enjoy the work, but Ohio not so much. I’m curious about job opportunities and housing availability. Specifically, apartment rentals. I realize this is a broad question but any information would be appreciated. I’m planning a visit in mid-September to check out the area. Thanks in advance.

Two friends and I are bikepacking through VT in September '22. Planning on stopping for a night in Montpelier. Are there any shower facilities in one of the city parks?

Seems like they were open and everything was business as normal, and then a few months ago, it was newspaper on all the windows and they've been closed since.

Outdoor Family Weekend is seeking enthusiastic workshop instructors in exchange for a FREE full-family registration to the event (up to 8 people included in a registration)!

Each year, Outdoor Family Weekend offers families in Vermont an opportunity to learn about and enjoy the outdoors. The 24th Outdoor Family Weekend (OFW) will be held on September 9-11, 2022 at Stillwater Park in Groton, Vermont.

We are currently seeking dynamic and passionate instructors willing to share their expertise on outdoor recreation, wildlife, and conservation with families. Some topics that we are looking to bring to families this year include wildlife, forestry, orienteering and GPS, hiking, camping skills, kayaking, wildlife tracking and calling, foraging and wildcrafting, and wilderness survival skills.

More details on joining us as an instructor: Instructors teach 2-hour workshops, in subjects of their choice, offering the basics & providing hands-on experience in exchange for a FREE full-family registration to the event (up to 8 people included in a registration). This includes free camping for the weekend from Friday to Monday. New this year, we will be holding a special networking event for instructors Saturday afternoon.

This program is a joint effort by the UVM Extension 4-H Program and the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources' Departments of Fish and Wildlife and Forests, Parks and Recreation to promote, address, and instill in the public a basic understanding of environmental conservation, safety, and fun in the outdoors.

More info here: https://www.uvm.edu/extension/outdoorfamily. Email allison.smith.2@uvm.edu with interest.

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Hi everyone,

A week ago I started making free Ukrainian flags for anyone who might like one, and wanted to share my heartfelt thank you to everyone who has picked one up, shared their thoughts and talents with me, and kindly donated for more flags to be made for others. In the past week, I have been able to make 110 flags shared with anyone who has wanted one so far, with 126 yards of fabric sponsored for making more! I will absolutely continue to make as many as I am able, and have had many generous donations to keep going - thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I have just been able to start providing free local and regional shipping for the flags from donations (including our neighbors in nearby states), in case picking up in Montpelier is not possible or easy. I have also started to hand screen-print messages that can be added to the flag, with four options currently available: Slava Ukraini! in romanized English, Glory to Ukraine! in Ukrainian, I stand with Ukraine!, and the infamous "Russian Warship..." message in Ukrainian.

If you might like to have a flag, I would be happy to make one for you! You can request flags on the simple website I made at: https://www.ukraineflagsvt.com/ And if you happened to request a flag last week but haven't heard back yet, our email addresses might have had trouble connecting ( and a pickup email might be in your Spam folder ). But just in case, please feel free to message me here anytime, and I will share pickup or shipping details with you.

Thank you again for the incredible generosity that you have given me, I could not be making these without each kind message and materials donated for others. And please feel free to share these flags or the website with anyone you might think would like one.

Slava Ukraini!

Here is a link to my original post a week ago just in case it might be new to anyone

Hi everyone,

I am a simple Vermonter in Montpelier who has started making Ukrainian flags for anyone who wants one. These are made with love for Ukraine and are entirely free, and I am making as many as I can each day. I hope to keep making them as long as any Vermonter wants them, although the materials cost may delay how quickly I can resupply them as I live paycheck to paycheck. If you would like to help support in making more flags for others, I would be incredibly thankful for any donations of sewing materials (blue or yellow fabric, and thread) or monetary support to buy more fabric! And anything donated will go directly to making more flags for our community.

I have made a simple website where you can pick a flag, donate materials or funds, see how many are ready, and get an email reply to pickup in Montpelier! I would love to also provide local shipping for them in the future, and I absolutely will if donations are able to support it.

I am not a professional seamster and flags are simple, but I am trying my best to make them durable and long lasting. The larger size is 12 x 19 inches, and the personal smaller flags are 3.5 x 6 inches. I am using all of the fabric to make as many as I can, so they might have some imperfections and mistakes as I get better at making them. But, I hope these bring some hope to you and pride for the amazing resistance by the Ukrainian people.

My simple website to get free flags: https://www.ukraineflagsvt.com/

Please feel free to message if you would like to connect, donate, or make flags as well!

Slava Ukraini

A little about me:

My name is Mark, an artist and rideshare driver in Vermont! I came to Vermont two years ago, when looking for a kind, sensible, and rural community during the pandemic. Vermont is the eight state I have lived, but the first that I feel is my home. My family escaped from Poland in the tragedy of the second world war, and I cannot express fully the impact of their stories from the concentration camps on my life. Now, as terror once again comes to the slavic people in Europe, I wanted to do something to help in a small way.

Let me know if anyone has any suggestions for more!