Join us for coffee, treats, and a deep dive into Vermont’s most famous export with two local experts. Don't miss this special Community Coffee Hour!

Mary Anne Holmes will take us back millions of years to explore the tectonic forces that created our marble.

Bill Cotrofeld will display his extensive collection of marble specimens and discuss the unique characteristics and practical uses of the different varieties found here in Vermont

Join us for this fun, social evening with Open Play Pickleball, BBQ, non-alcoholic beverages & a Dink Challenge! Tickets are $10

Rain date is Saturday, May 23rd. For more information email pickleball@arlingtoncommon.org

Join Rep. Kath James and Rob Hunter on Saturday mornings!

We believe it’s important to meet voters face-to-face. It’s the best way to ask questions, learn more about the issues, and understand how we’re voting and why.

The legislature meets in person at the State House in Montpelier every Tuesday through Friday during the five-month session, January through May. During the session, I hold regular coffee hours — typically twice a month — from 9 to 10:30 am on Saturday mornings throughout the district. I also hold occasional coffee hours during the summer and fall. These informal get-togethers are open to all residents of the Bennington-4 district, which includes Arlington, Manchester, Sandgate and northwest Sunderland.

This 85-minute documentary tells the story of two rural New England communal farms. It traces fifty years in the lives of a group of writers, activists, and artists and conveys not only how these “hippies” transformed Vermont and western Massachusetts, but also how rural life and the people they met
changed them. The program will include a discussion and Q&A with filmmaker Charles Light and poet and commune resident, Verandah Porche. The film’s story begins in the summer of 1968, in the middle of a left-wing faction fight, when a group of radical journalists from Liberation News Service (LNS) left New York City for the country. They founded two communes–at Packer Corners in Guilford, VT and in Montague, MA.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the door or online through the link below.

Please note: Due to a family emergency, filmmaker Charlie Light is unable to join us this evening. While we will miss his firsthand account, we are excited to pivot to a timely and local conversation.

Following the screening of Far Out, please join us for an interactive Panel Discussion & Community Q&A. We’ll be diving deep into the enduring legacy of commune life—exploring how those values of the past continue to shape the challenges, triumphs, and unique spirit of Vermont’s village life today.

The Battenkill has long been a sanctuary for world-class artists, but the stories behind the canvas are often as compelling as the art itself. Join Don Trachte Jr. for an intimate journey through the lives and works of the legendary creators who called this valley home.

As a gifted storyteller and the son of a renowned illustrator, Don offers a unique "behind-the-scenes" perspective on Arlington's artistic heritage. He will share personal insights into how this landscape inspired a movement of American realism and sporting art that remains iconic today. Discover the hidden histories of the masters who walked these same riverbanks, including Norman Rockwell, Ogden Pleisner, and John Atherton.

Presentation, followed by Q&A.

This presentation is free and open to the public. There will be no on-campus parking available due to the ongoing Fly Fishing Festival, so please allow for plenty of time to park. (However there will be limited handicapped spaces available.)

For an extra treat, enjoy a Barbecue Chicken Dinner after Don’s presentation. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time and can be found at the link below.

Bring a pair of size 8 knitting needles and your favorite yarn

Ages 6 and up

Space Limited: registration is required

$15 per class or $35 for all three

Watkins House, Arlington Common, 3938 Route 7A, Arlington, Vermont

For more information and to register contact Amanda at amandahenry1211@gmail.com

Join us for a one hour, active Stretching Class, with Lisa May.
This class will take place in our studio. Participants will be on a mat or in a chair, taking part in an active session of exercises designed to improve full body flexibility. Come dressed in proper exercise clothing and be ready to stretch. You will be so glad that you did!

Please sign up ahead of time at https://www.arlingtoncommon.org/schedule, AND, please note that there will be a limit of 10 participants - so, register soon!  These sessions are Free for Fitness Members, and there is a $7 fee per class for Drop Ins.  Drop Ins must register for this free membership in our system and complete the waiver.

Join our fitness expert, Lisa May, for a one hour seminar:  "How to use and get the most out of our Fitness Center & Weight Room"
This seminar is designed to give participants a basic understanding of resistance training and its health benefits, along with demonstrations of many exercises for all levels of experience.

NOTE: This is not an exercise class.

Please sign up ahead of time at https://www.arlingtoncommon.org/schedule, AND, please note that there will be a limit of 10 participants - so, register soon!  These sessions are Free for Fitness Members, and there is a $7 fee per class for Drop Ins.  Drop Ins must register for this free membership in our system and complete the waiver.

Join us for coffee and conversation. Enjoy a relaxed, welcoming time to socialize and connect with neighbors and local pickleball players. All are welcome!

Join us for an afternoon with Vermont’s 80th Governor, Jim Douglas.

Vermont may be small, but its impact is massive. In his talk, "Vermont and the Nation," Governor Douglas will share the stories of the Vermonters who have made an impact on our nation throughout its history."

Why attend?

• Expert Insight: Hear from a four-term governor with a deep passion for Vermont’s heritage.

• Local Roots: From Middlebury Town Moderator to the State House, Douglas brings a unique "boots-on-the-ground" perspective.

• Community Connection: Meet neighbors at the Arlington Common Performance Hall for this special event.

Free and open to the public thanks to the Keelan Family Foundation.

Bring a pair of size 8 knitting needles and your favorite yarn

Ages 6 and up

Space Limited: registration is required

$15 per class or $35 for all three

Watkins House, Arlington Common, 3938 Route 7A, Arlington, Vermont

For more information and to register contact Amanda at amandahenry1211@gmail.com

Bring a pair of size 8 knitting needles and your favorite yarn

Ages 6 and up

Space Limited: registration is required

$15 per class or $35 for all three

Watkins House, Arlington Common, 3938 Route 7A, Arlington, Vermont

For more information and to register contact Amanda at amandahenry1211@gmail.com

Hola Pichona will join our Saturday morning coffee hour with her delicious baked goods for sale. Please join us!

This course will consist of five Wednesday classes.

April 1 – April 29

from 11:00 to 12:00

La professoressa, a native Italian, has taught at Parliamo Italiano in NYC and has taught privately for many years. Her Program 'Ciao Letizia' Italian for the beginner, has been enjoyed by many.

Register for this affordable and fun Italian course, tailored to the American tourist.

Questions and Sign up

Learning2026@yahoo.com

Come join us for a free night of music and fun in the Performance Hall at The Arlington Common! Whether you're a seasoned performer or just want to showcase your talents, this is the perfect opportunity to take the stage and shine. Grab your friends and family for a fun evening of entertainment and support local artists. Don't miss this chance to be part of a lively and creative community.

If you’d like to perform you can sign up at the door or email vtcabin@comcast.net

See you there!

Learn about area non-profits and their missions . Whether you’re retired and ready to give back, a student eager to gain experience, or a busy parent looking to connect with local organizations, this is a great opportunity to find the right fit for you!

For students attending, you can earn one hour of community service credit by filling out your passport while learning about service opportunities!

Join us at the Martha Canfield Memorial Free Library in Arlington, VT to discover diverse volunteer opportunities for a variety of ages.

To register your Arlington-area nonprofit, contact programming@arlingtoncommon.org.

Presenter Michele Pagan will speak to the Arlington community on the topic of Vermont samplers: what they are, why they were made, and the socio-economic clues that can be read in them. A sampler made in Arlington will be included in her remarks.

Michele is currently associated with the Vt Sampler Initiative and coordinated the Samplers Driving Tour, Summer 2025, in conjunction with the VT State 250th Commemoration of the start of the American Revolution.

This is a free event and is sponsored by the Keelan Family Foundation. It will take place in the Watkins House at the Arlington Common.

The Bennington County Conservation District invites community members to participate in a stakeholder-led listening session focused on the Draft Expanded Framework of the Vermont Conservation Plan, developed under Act 59: The Community Resilience and Biodiversity Protection Act.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged. For more information and to register, go to the link below.

Join Rep. Kath James and Rob Hunter on Saturday mornings!

We believe it’s important to meet voters face-to-face. It’s the best way to ask questions, learn more about the issues, and understand how we’re voting and why.

The legislature meets in person at the State House in Montpelier every Tuesday through Friday during the five-month session, January through May. During the session, I hold regular coffee hours — typically twice a month — from 9 to 10:30 am on Saturday mornings throughout the district. I also hold occasional coffee hours during the summer and fall. These informal get-togethers are open to all residents of the Bennington-4 district, which includes Arlington, Manchester, Sandgate and northwest Sunderland.

Vermont’s remarkable Civil War battlefield record is well documented: breaking the flank of Pickett’s Charge, the great stand at Wilderness, the climactic assault at Petersburg.

But little is known of how Vermont women sustained the home front. With nearly 35,000 of the state’s able-bodied men at war, the monumental task of keeping more than 30,000 farms in operation became a female enterprise.

Women also took the place of men in factories and worked after hours making items needed by the soldiers. A Vermont woman edited anti-slavery newspapers and others spoke against slavery. Also, Vermont women served as nurses in the state’s military hospitals and in the war zone, taught newly-freed slaves in the South, and at least one Vermont woman appears to have secretly enlisted and fought in a Vermont regiment.

This story is told in their own words, from letters and diaries that describe life during the Civil War in the Green Mountain State, and is presented by Howard Coffin, a seventh-generation Vermonter. Howard Coffin is the author of four books on the Civil War with a focus on Vermont and the Champlain Corridor.

Free presentation during our Saturday morning coffee hour by textile historian Michele Pagan.

Join us at our Saturday morning coffee hour! We’ll have free coffee and treats, plus amazing baked goods from Pichona Pop-Up Bakery available to purchase.

Come join us for a free night of music and fun in the Performance Hall at The Arlington Common! Whether you're a seasoned performer or just want to showcase your talents, this is the perfect opportunity to take the stage and shine. Grab your friends and family for a fun evening of entertainment and support local artists. Don't miss this chance to be part of a lively and creative community.

If you’d like to perform you can sign up at the door or email vtcabin@comcast.net

See you there!

"Still Excited to Ski" follows Noah Dines on his extraordinary quest to ski 3.5 million vertical feet in a single year—a feat that set a new world record in 2024. Directed and produced by Charlie Hildick-Smith, this film captures Noah’s relentless determination as he climbs uphill against fatigue, harsh weather and moments of doubt across North America, Europe, and South America. Along the way he’s buoyed by the support of friends, family, and a global skiing community who cheer him on and share in his triumphs and setbacks. Through breathtaking landscapes and candid moments, the movie reveals not just the physical demands of the journey, but the joy, camaraderie, and personal growth that come from chasing an audacious goal. Ultimately, Noah’s story is a celebration of perseverance, adventure, and the overwhelming power of community.

The evening will be a celebration of the winter experience and the power of community. The festivities begin at 5:00 PM with an Après-Ski pop-up, where attendees can enjoy beverages and ski-inspired snacks before the screening begins at 6:00 PM.

This film is 30 minutes long and will be followed by a Q&A with both the producer Charlie Hildick Smith and the skier Noah Dines.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or online.

Thank you to our sponsors: Gear Haus, Zero Gravity, and Bradley's Ski Shop!

Come join us for a free night of music and fun in the Performance Hall at The Arlington Common! Whether you're a seasoned performer or just want to showcase your talents, this is the perfect opportunity to take the stage and shine. Grab your friends and family for a fun evening of entertainment and support local artists. Don't miss this chance to be part of a lively and creative community.

Check out this video of one or our Open Mic nights!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qX-QF1btAQUIR8AMDwfyRb0Ll_BOiuN4/view

If you’d like to perform you can sign up at the door or email vtcabin@comcast.net

See you there!

Arlington, Sandgate and Sunderland Seniors are warmly invited to our Winter Tea

Hosted by the Arlington Lions Club

Enjoy tea, small bites and friendly conversation with neighbors. Hats and pearls are encouraged!

Snow date is January 27, 2026

Please RSVP by January 19th to Lion Susan at 914-954-1983

We hope you’ll join us!

Join Rep. Kath James and Rob Hunter on Saturday mornings!

We believe it’s important to meet voters face-to-face. It’s the best way to ask questions, learn more about the issues, and understand how we’re voting and why.

The legislature meets in person at the State House in Montpelier every Tuesday through Friday during the five-month session, January through May. During the session, I hold regular coffee hours — typically twice a month — from 9 to 10:30 am on Saturday mornings throughout the district. I also hold occasional coffee hours during the summer and fall. These informal get-togethers are open to all residents of the Bennington-4 district, which includes Arlington, Manchester, Sandgate and northwest Sunderland.

Starting January 7th, a meditation hour will be offered every Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 6:30 PM in the Watkins House at the Arlington Common. Each meeting will start with instruction followed by meditation, discussion, and questions. The intention of this group is to form a container for peace and compassion in these challenging times. The facilitator will be James Reilly, a local meditator and therapist. There will be no charge or expected donation for participation. Chairs will be provided or you may wish to bring your own meditation cushion.

We are excited to announce a special two-part "Meet a Sewing Machine" class! This is the perfect opportunity if you are looking to learn more about your current machine or are considering purchasing one.

Sunday, January 18th from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM and

Sunday, January 25th from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM.

Taught by professional seamstresss Lynn DeMaria

You are welcome to bring your own sewing machine or use one of the machines available here.

Part 1: Machine Basics and Care

The first session will focus on essential machine operation and proper care. We will also discuss how to select the best type of machine for various sewing projects.

Part 2: Easy Sewing Project

The second session will be hands-on, guiding you through the creation of a simple sewing project.

The cost is $40 for the two class workshop.