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Lake Champlain's Winter Glow: Holiday Lights and Ice Skating Magic
The holiday season is lighting up the Champlain Valley like never before. This week, Burlington’s Festival of Lights is giving locals and visitors a reason to bundle up and hit the town. Wander through a winter wonderland of glittering light displays while sipping on hot cocoa from local faves like Speeder & Earl’s Coffee or Kru Coffee Collective.
If you’re feeling the need to stretch your legs, head to the outdoor ice rink at The Skating Oval in Plattsburgh, NY. This rink, located just across Lake Champlain, offers open skate sessions under the winter sky, making it a favorite for families and friends. Bring your skates or rent a pair for a truly magical experience close to home.
After the ice, don’t miss the Winter Lights at Shelburne Museum on December 23rd. It’s the perfect spot to grab locally-made gifts like hand-poured candles, wool scarves, and even small-batch maple liqueurs.
What could be better than a week filled with holiday vibes and a bit of fresh Champlain Valley air? Be sure to tag your adventures with #ChamplainHolidayGlow—this week is all about embracing local magic.
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Saturday Farmers Market in Plattsburgh
Fresh produce, honey, crafts and music fill Green Street every Saturday in Plattsburgh with the arrival of Plattsburgh Farmers and Crafters Market. Now until October, browse amongst local farmers, crafters and musicians and enjoy a slice of The North Country.
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A New Outdoor Exhibit in Montpelier Reflects on the Climate and Housing Crises
By SALLY POLLAK for Seven Days
Published June 7, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
A few weeks before Nick Pattis installed a new exhibit at the Vermont Arts Council sculpture garden, he visited the site on State Street in Montpelier. Pattis, project manager at Yestermorrow Design/Build School in Waitsfield, was viewing the space for the first time.
“I was like, Wow, this is up front!” he recalled. “This is right across from the Statehouse — the big-time!”
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An Optimistic Outlook on Aging Could Help With Memory Loss: Study
People often say to look on the bright side of things, and though the phrase may seem trite, it turns out that positive thinking is more powerful than you might think. According to a recent study from the Yale School of Public Health, an optimistic outlook on aging can help older adults with mild cognitive impairment regain normal cognition.
Of those studied, positive thinkers who had adopted positive beliefs about aging from their culture were 30% more likely to recover, seeing improvement as early as two years faster than participants with negative age beliefs. Optimistic thoughts about aging “reduced the stress caused by cognitive challenges, increased self-confidence about cognition, and improved cognitive performance,” per a press release.
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State Announces 28-Day Extension for Some in Motel Housing Program
By KEVIN MCCALLUM for Seven Days
Published May 26, 2023 at 7:01 p.m.
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