February, short month, long on activity
So much squeezed into the 2nd month of the year... here's just a snippet....check out the VP calendar listing too.
Paint the Town ~ Carnevale Vergennes ~ Saturday, Feb. 29

THE MOST FUN fundraiser around, in its 7th year, Carnevale Vergennes is the biggest event of the year at Vergennes Opera House ! Fashion meets wearable art at the upcoming event. See the Carnevale Vergennes Facebook page and you'll see that anything goes! Over the top prizes outrageous fun; keep abreast of all things on Carnevale's Facebook page. Get your TICKETS today!
Carnevale Vergennes supports the triad of local non-profits: Vergennes Partnership , Vergennes Opera House , and Boys & Girls Club of Greater Vergennes .
Blue Lily Clothing Co. to Open in Vergennes
And speaking of fashion.... Opening in March, the Blue Lily Clothing Company is arriving in Vergennes with a bang! The new shop will make its debut in the Little City with its Prom 2020 Fashion Show at the Opera House on Sunday, Feb. 23 at 2:00pm. Free admission!
To own a clothing store has been a life-long dream for proprietor, Charlene Goodell. Her boutique-style shop will be located at 233 Main in the former Everywear space. Her mission: provide clothing and accessory options for women that will make them feel beautiful and confident. Please join us in wishing Charlene all the success in the world as she fulfills her dream!
What Brought YOU to Vergennes & Vermont?
Share your love of the Little City.
In our last issue, we featured new city manager, Dan Hofman, and reported on his recent move from South Carolina. His story raises the question - what brought you to the area? A job, significant other, love of the outdoors, skiing, Lake Champlain? To share your story, click here .
Vergennes Farmers Market Continues
The success of the Farmers Market on the City Green warranted a move indoors for the winter to LuLu Ice Cream . Two more markets this season ~ Saturdays: Feb. 15 and March 21. Join us at the Farmers Market!
Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival Comes to Vergennes with "The Dog Doc" Sunday, Feb. 9, 3:30pm at the Opera House
Vergennes Animal Hospital is pleased to sponsor one of the MNFF's top films! 100% on the tomatometer, the documentary features a maverick veterinarian and his dedicated team of doctors who create a mecca for pets and their owners looking for hope and a last chance for animal healing. Discussion to follow with Mark Basol, DVM, CVA.
1:00pm showing of " Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops" - single or double feature advance tickets, click here .
VP News is brought to you by Vergennes Partnership, a non-profit organization
dedicated to helping the Little City reach its full potential. Through the Partnership, the City has earned over a million dollars over the years in tax credits and grants which have greatly improved the health, appearance and vitality of the downtown.
Consider a donation to the Partnership: click here .