Calendar of events, monthly Potlucks, and more…
All events at the Rice's Mills Community Center unless otherwise noted
Wild Garden Workshop
The Wild Garden Workshop is a six week native gardening course for beginners and experienced gardeners on how to simultaneously create habitat for pollinators and other wildlife while creating beautiful and thriving yards that inspire and reconnect us to nature. The course dives into the science behind ecological gardening, as well as the fundamentals of perennial garden design.
Holiday Balsam Wreaths Class
Holiday Balsam Wreaths at Rices Mills Community Association.
Signup here: Woodfrogflowers.com
Get in the winter spirit and learn to make a 16" balsam wreath with local balsam and other natural foraged materials (think: birch bark, red dogwood, milkweed pods, cedar, an assortment of pinecones, etc). It's the same process as making a dried flower wreath, but with much easier (and delightfully fragrant) material to work with! $50
Meditation Group
Meditation Group - Join us 6:00 - 7:30 for a time of mindfulness practice and meditation. The general rhythm of our group consists of coming together to practice sitting/walking meditation, reading from a dharma book, discussing, sometimes practicing different relational activities and ending with a Metta circle — a time to call in people/situations that could use some extra care, love and attention. . My dear friend Ginger Wallis will also be helping to facilitate. Everyone is welcome regardless of meditation experience! Form more information contact Steen Croitoru (They/them) or Ginger
Dance!
Join us for a dance! We'll have a playlist of varied music including R&B, funk, classic rock, world music etc. All ages welcome! December 12, 7-9pm. Parking is limited - please carpool. Hosted by Maureen Burford and Alex Jaccaci. For more info, or to submit your favorite dance tunes for the mix, contact Alex .
Many thanks! Alex
Willow Wreaths and Ornaments Class
Willow Wreaths and Ornaments at Rices Mills Community Association.
Signup here: Woodfrogflowers.com
I'll bring an assortment of larger grapevine and smaller willow frames for you to decorate with dried flowers and twine! All participants will leave with one larger and one smaller decorated wreath (or ornament!). I'll also explain how to make your own willow and grapevine frames from local materials. $60
December Potluck and Italian Dolomite slideshow
Garrett Hack and Jim Gold, Krista Karlson and Devin Karlson will share slides and stories of their hikes and crossing paths with each other in the Italian Dolomite Mountains in September.
Dec Dead Jam
Please join us for a Grateful Dead acoustic jam, circle song-swap style Bring an instrument for an unplugged circle song swap style acoustic music jam. And bring chords/lyrics if you have them, or access them online at RMCC. Listeners encouraged. Let's share our love for GRATE music! We may have one plugged in bass. Parking is limited - please carpool.
Meditation Group
Meditation Group - Join us 6:00 - 7:30 for a time of mindfulness practice and meditation. The general rhythm of our group consists of coming together to practice sitting/walking meditation, reading from a dharma book, discussing, sometimes practicing different relational activities and ending with a Metta circle — a time to call in people/situations that could use some extra care, love and attention. . My dear friend Ginger Wallis will also be helping to facilitate. Everyone is welcome regardless of meditation experience! Form more information contact Steen Croitoru (They/them) or Ginger
Dance!
Join us for a dance! We'll have a playlist of varied music including R&B, funk, classic rock, world music etc. All ages welcome! January 10, 7-9pm. Parking is limited - please carpool. Hosted by Maureen Burford and Alex Jaccaci. For more info, or to submit your favorite dance tunes for the mix, contact Alex .
Many thanks! Alex
Jan Dead Jam
Please join us for a Grateful Dead acoustic jam, circle song-swap style Bring an instrument for an unplugged circle song swap style acoustic music jam. And bring chords/lyrics if you have them, or access them online at RMCC. Listeners encouraged. Let's share our love for GRATE music! We may have one plugged in bass. Parking is limited - please carpool.
Dance!
Join us for a dance! We'll have a playlist of varied music including R&B, funk, classic rock, world music etc. All ages welcome! February 14, 7-9pm. Parking is limited - please carpool. Hosted by Maureen Burford and Alex Jaccaci. For more info, or to submit your favorite dance tunes for the mix, contact Alex .
Many thanks! Alex
Feb Dead Jam
Please join us for a Grateful Dead acoustic jam, circle song-swap style Bring an instrument for an unplugged circle song swap style acoustic music jam. And bring chords/lyrics if you have them, or access them online at RMCC. Listeners encouraged. Let's share our love for GRATE music! We may have one plugged in bass. Parking is limited - please carpool.
Dance!
Join us for a dance! We'll have a playlist of varied music including R&B, funk, classic rock, world music etc. All ages welcome! March 14, 7-9pm. Parking is limited - please carpool. Hosted by Maureen Burford and Alex Jaccaci. For more info, or to submit your favorite dance tunes for the mix, contact Alex .
Many thanks! Alex
Dance!
Join us for a dance! We'll have a playlist of varied music including R&B, funk, classic rock, world music etc. All ages welcome! April 11, 7-9pm. Parking is limited - please carpool. Hosted by Maureen Burford and Alex Jaccaci. For more info, or to submit your favorite dance tunes for the mix, contact Alex .
Many thanks! Alex
Dance!
Join us for a dance! We'll have a playlist of varied music including R&B, funk, classic rock, world music etc. All ages welcome! May 9, 7-9pm. Parking is limited - please carpool. Hosted by Maureen Burford and Alex Jaccaci. For more info, or to submit your favorite dance tunes for the mix, contact Alex .
Many thanks! Alex
Wild Garden Workshop
The Wild Garden Workshop is a six week native gardening course for beginners and experienced gardeners on how to simultaneously create habitat for pollinators and other wildlife while creating beautiful and thriving yards that inspire and reconnect us to nature. The course dives into the science behind ecological gardening, as well as the fundamentals of perennial garden design.
Meditation Group
Meditation Group - Join us 6:00 - 7:30 for a time of mindfulness practice and meditation. The general rhythm of our group consists of coming together to practice sitting/walking meditation, reading from a dharma book, discussing, sometimes practicing different relational activities and ending with a Metta circle — a time to call in people/situations that could use some extra care, love and attention. . My dear friend Ginger Wallis will also be helping to facilitate. Everyone is welcome regardless of meditation experience! Form more information contact Steen Croitoru (They/them) or Ginger
Nov Dead Jam
Please join us for a Grateful Dead acoustic jam, circle song-swap style Bring an instrument for an unplugged circle song swap style acoustic music jam. And bring chords/lyrics if you have them, or access them online at RMCC. Listeners encouraged. Let's share our love for GRATE music! We may have one plugged in bass. Parking is limited - please carpool.
November 2024 potluck- seeking a host. Activity - Growing Community and Climate Resilience by Regenerating Vermont’s "Soil Sponge"
November 2024 Potluck: 5pm games, 6pm potluck, 7pm activities
Wild Garden Workshop
The Wild Garden Workshop is a six week native gardening course for beginners and experienced gardeners on how to simultaneously create habitat for pollinators and other wildlife while creating beautiful and thriving yards that inspire and reconnect us to nature. The course dives into the science behind ecological gardening, as well as the fundamentals of perennial garden design.
Wild Garden Workshop
The Wild Garden Workshop is a six week native gardening course for beginners and experienced gardeners on how to simultaneously create habitat for pollinators and other wildlife while creating beautiful and thriving yards that inspire and reconnect us to nature. The course dives into the science behind ecological gardening, as well as the fundamentals of perennial garden design.
Wild Garden Workshop
The Wild Garden Workshop is a six week native gardening course for beginners and experienced gardeners on how to simultaneously create habitat for pollinators and other wildlife while creating beautiful and thriving yards that inspire and reconnect us to nature. The course dives into the science behind ecological gardening, as well as the fundamentals of perennial garden design.
Dance!
Ready to boogie? Join us for a dance! We'll have a playlist of varied music including R&B, funk, classic rock, world music etc. All ages welcome! Friday Nov 8th from 7-9pm. Parking is limited - please carpool. Hosted by Maureen Burford and Alex Jaccaci. For more info, or to submit your favorite dance tunes for the mix, contact Alex .
Wild Garden Workshop
The Wild Garden Workshop is a six week native gardening course for beginners and experienced gardeners on how to simultaneously create habitat for pollinators and other wildlife while creating beautiful and thriving yards that inspire and reconnect us to nature. The course dives into the science behind ecological gardening, as well as the fundamentals of perennial garden design.
Meditation Group
Meditation Group - Join us 6:00 - 7:30 for a time of mindfulness practice and meditation. The general rhythm of our group consists of coming together to practice sitting/walking meditation, reading from a dharma book, discussing, sometimes practicing different relational activities and ending with a Metta circle — a time to call in people/situations that could use some extra care, love and attention. . My dear friend Ginger Wallis will also be helping to facilitate. Everyone is welcome regardless of meditation experience! Form more information contact Steen Croitoru (They/them) or Ginger
Wild Garden Workshop
The Wild Garden Workshop is a six week native gardening course for beginners and experienced gardeners on how to simultaneously create habitat for pollinators and other wildlife while creating beautiful and thriving yards that inspire and reconnect us to nature. The course dives into the science behind ecological gardening, as well as the fundamentals of perennial garden design.
Wild Garden Workshop
The Wild Garden Workshop is a six week native gardening course for beginners and experienced gardeners on how to simultaneously create habitat for pollinators and other wildlife while creating beautiful and thriving yards that inspire and reconnect us to nature. The course dives into the science behind ecological gardening, as well as the fundamentals of perennial garden design.
Arts & Crafts Night and Community Dye Pot
Arts & Crafts Night and Community Dye Pot, Sunday October 27th 3-5pm FREE
Join us for a cozy Sunday afternoon of crafting & making art together. Bring works-in-progress or start a new project alongside your neighbors -- knitting, crochet, painting, mending, collage, or anything your heart desires. We'll also have some fall-themed natural dye pots on hand ~ goldenrod, marigold, and sumac ~ so please feel free to bring a small piece of clothing (cotton or linen) or a wool skein to dip into the vats while we craft. This is a great way to extend the life of old clothing, napkins, dishtowels, or spruce up your wardrobe. Snacks or warm drinks to share are welcome but not necessary. We hope to see you there! Hosted by Katie Spencer and Steen Croitoru. For more information, contact Katie.
Wild Garden Workshop
The Wild Garden Workshop is a six week native gardening course for beginners and experienced gardeners on how to simultaneously create habitat for pollinators and other wildlife while creating beautiful and thriving yards that inspire and reconnect us to nature. The course dives into the science behind ecological gardening, as well as the fundamentals of perennial garden design.
Wild Garden Workshop
The Wild Garden Workshop is a six week native gardening course for beginners and experienced gardeners on how to simultaneously create habitat for pollinators and other wildlife while creating beautiful and thriving yards that inspire and reconnect us to nature. The course dives into the science behind ecological gardening, as well as the fundamentals of perennial garden design.
Meditation Group
Meditation Group - Join us 6:00 - 7:30 for a time of mindfulness practice and meditation. The general rhythm of our group consists of coming together to practice sitting/walking meditation, reading from a dharma book, discussing, sometimes practicing different relational activities and ending with a Metta circle — a time to call in people/situations that could use some extra care, love and attention. . My dear friend Ginger Wallis will also be helping to facilitate. Everyone is welcome regardless of meditation experience! Form more information contact Steen Croitoru (They/them) or Ginger
October 2024 Potluck and Slide show: Eight Years on Denali the Stories I Could Tell….and will.
October 2024 Potluck: 5pm games, 6pm potluck, at about 7pm
Wild Garden Workshop
The Wild Garden Workshop is a six week native gardening course for beginners and experienced gardeners on how to simultaneously create habitat for pollinators and other wildlife while creating beautiful and thriving yards that inspire and reconnect us to nature. The course dives into the science behind ecological gardening, as well as the fundamentals of perennial garden design.
Wild Garden Workshop
The Wild Garden Workshop is a six week native gardening course for beginners and experienced gardeners on how to simultaneously create habitat for pollinators and other wildlife while creating beautiful and thriving yards that inspire and reconnect us to nature. The course dives into the science behind ecological gardening, as well as the fundamentals of perennial garden design.
Oct Dead Jam
Please join us for a Grateful Dead acoustic jam, circle song-swap style Bring an instrument for an unplugged circle song swap style acoustic music jam. And bring chords/lyrics if you have them, or access them online at RMCC. Listeners encouraged. Let's share our love for GRATE music! We may have one plugged in bass. Parking is limited - please carpool.
Sept Dead Jam
Please join us for a Grateful Dead acoustic jam, circle song-swap style Bring an instrument for an unplugged circle song swap style acoustic music jam. And bring chords/lyrics if you have them, or access them online at RMCC. Listeners encouraged. Let's share our love for GRATE music! We may have one plugged in bass. Parking is limited - please carpool.
September 2024 potluck and presentation: Ecological Restoration Roadmap by Miller Ward.
July 2024 Potluck: 5pm games, 6pm potluck, 7pm activities
August 2024 potluck
August 2024 Potluck: 5pm games, 6pm potluck, 7pm: Group Community Slide Show.
Postcards to Swing States
Sunday, August 4th between 4 and 6 PM at the Rices' Mills Community Center we'll be getting together to write postcards to be sent to swing state voters inclined to vote for Kamala Harris, if we can get them to the polls. These are folks who only vote irregularly and need to be poked/reminded.
Olympics Watch Party
US Men’s beach volleyball vs. France, US women’s volleyball vs. China, US women’s basketball vs. Japan, US women’s beach volleyball vs. Australia, Swimming finals