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Village Stroll and Baby Vermonsters

The return of the village strolls

Get ready for another great year of Strolling in Wilmington, Vermont.  This year’s season will kick off on May 9^th with a Friday evening stroll, from 4 to 7PM.  The highlight will be a hunt through the village to find forty "little monsters".  School children throughout the Valley have created their own smaller tabletop versions of the Vermonsters, similar to the “baby bears” from last year’s arts program. A drawing to chose the full sized “Vermonsters of the Deerfield Valley”  that will be unveiled Memorial Day Weekend will take place at the stroll. In addition, check out the recycled art expo inspired by found items from Green Up Day and created by our community.

Musical performances, children’s activities, art exhibits, wine tastings and shopping specials are all offered at the village stroll.  There will be a selection of talents both indoors and out with classical music by Robin Matathias and her flute quartet, Jean Chaine  playing his thirteen stringed archguitar,  and High School percussion students with their own version of “Stomp”.

 The young and young at heart will enjoy face painting, and trying out new tricks on our Circus Lawn.  Three fine art galleries will be hosting “little monsters” as well as their own works including Pastels of Local Scenes at Anne Coleman’s, more “Small Works” at Jim McGrath’s Gallery, and new monoprints at Gallery Wright. 

Apple fritters will be served by the Weathervane Inn at the stroll. Pickwells Barn will host a wine tasting provided by Honora Winery. Some of the downtown specials offered include a “Fancy Nancy” party with 15% off all kids books at Bartleby’s and 50% off all candy at The 1836 Country Store.

The village strolls celebrate the artistic talent of the Deerfield Valley. Everyone is encouraged to wear a strolling hat and bring as many friends as possible.  Village Strolls will continue throughout the summer on the second Saturday of July, August, and September.  For more info, contact the Mount.Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce at 464-8092 or go to www.VisitVermont.com

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For more information or photographs please contact Jim Follett at 802-464-8092 or by e-mail at jim@visitvermont.com