FEAST Farm Stand offers locally grown, in-season produce grown at the FEAST Farm in Montpelier. These low-cost vegetables are offered in combination with weekly performances, guest lectures and workshops. All events are free and open to the public. No need to register! Just bring a friend with you, and stop by the Montpelier Senior Activity Center on Wednesdays between 1-3pm to pick up your produce, and be enriched by our events! See list below!
All events take place at 58 Barre St, Montpelier, VT 05640
Seed Science Demo with Matt Wilson
Wednesday, August 3 | 1pm
Sprout your curiosity into the wonderful world of seeds. Join Matt Wilson, M.S. for a short lecture on seed growth followed by a discussion of seed collection in Vermont. You will learn how plants start their life, about the growth cycle of native plants and trees in Vermont, and why seed saving is critical as our climate changes.
Walking Home - A Book Reading with Celia Ryker
Wednesday, August 3 | 2pm
Celia is excited about sharing her first book, Walking Home: Trail Stories. Hiking in Michigan is a chance for Celia to share stories and images from the trails she hiked while preparing to hike the nearly 300-mile Long Trail from Massachusetts to Canada, along the crest of Vermont's Green Mountains. While training for this hike, Celia discovered Michigan trails and her images and stories will take you on these paths with her. Learn more at: celiaryker.com. (co-hosted event with Kellogg Hubbard Library)
Everybody Wins! Presentation
Wednesday, August 10 | 1 – 2pm
Everybody Wins! is a fun, easy, and rewarding way to mentor a child. When you volunteer to become an Everybody Wins! mentor, you are matched with a child who is in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade. The two of you will spend just one hour each week hanging out, reading books and forming a long-lasting bond. The program runs October through May with reading around lunchtime.
For more information about Everybody Wins! contact Caitlin Drechsler at montpelier@everybodywinsvermont.org or 617-780-7756. Or stop by the Montpelier Senior Center on Wednesday, August 10th at 1pm to learn more and ask any questions that you have about our program.
Live Music - Community Jam
Wednesday, August 10 | 2 – 3pm
This year the Montpelier Senior Activity Center began hosting a Community Jam for players of acoustic instruments twice a month, which was facilitated by experienced local musicians. Musicians of all skill levels are welcome; the ability to read music is not necessary. The jam is currently on hiatus for the summer but will resume in the fall. Meanwhile, you can get a taste of the jam on Wednesday August 10 at 2 pm as we reunite at the Feast Farm Stand in front of MSAC. Bring an instrument and join us!
2 Sisters - 2 Distinctly Different Memoirs with Paula Francis & Christine Noyes
Wednesday, August 17 | 1 – 2pm
Come hear how authors Christine Noyes and Paula Francis transformed themselves into writers of their own unique stories. One travels along an introspective path while the other embarks on an outward journey. On route to vacation, a husband dies on a commercial airline. While crossing the desert, a mountain lion briefly joins a 10,000-mile walk. Stories of grief, adventure, and resilience fill their pages.
Outsmart The Scammers Talk
Wednesday, August 17 | 2 – 3pm
Incidents of fraud are on the rise, and scammers' tactics are becoming more complex. That's why it's important to educate yourself about fraud. And while no one is immune, there are steps you can take to Outsmart the Scammers. Join us for this presentation and learn important strategies to help protect you and the ones you love.
Marc Gwinn from Edward Jones will share:
• How to spot certain red flags that may indicate a fraudulent encounter
• Resources you can turn to in the event you or a loved one is targeted
• Steps you can take now to help protect yourself and your loved ones
Live Music with Susan Reid & A Director's Tea
Wednesday, August 24 | 1 – 2pm
Join MSAC Director Sarah Lipton to connect and share your dreams for MSAC and enjoy fiddle tunes from Susan Reid, MSAC jam session instructor. Sarah is particularly interested in meeting members she has not yet had the opportunity to meet. CS Communications & Development Coordinator Matt Wilson will also be in attendance. Chef Shalonda will provide hot tea and fresh cookies to take home. Email to register: slipton@montpelier-vt.org.
Classical Duets with David Lipton & Denise Ricker
Wednesday, August 31 | 1 – 2pm
Enjoy classical flute and clarinet duets by Mozart, Bach, and others. Featuring Denise Ricker on flute and David Lipton on clarinet. Denise can also be found on the Board of CVCOA and at her job for the Vermont League of Cities and Towns. Among other things, David Lipton is the father of MSAC's Director, Sarah Lipton!
Oral History of Vermont with Charles Morrissey
Wednesday, September 7 | 1pm
Dec 31, 2024, 12 to 6 PM
Indoor Cornhole Games at MSACJan 2, 2025, 2:30 to 4 PM
Ecstatic DanceJan 3, 2025, 7 to 9 PM