Community Corner
π± How Charleston residents can hit the trails this winter for free
And check out Breakfast with Buddies on the Charleston Patch calendar

Greetings Charleston! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Charleston residents can hit the trails this winter for free
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Cloudy and warm, with a high of 72 and low of 60 degrees.
- Friday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 65, low: 44.
- Saturday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 57 and low of 35 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Borrow Before You Buy: Winter Gear in the Northeast Kingdom (northstarmonthly.com) — Charleston residents can use the NorthWoods Stewardship Center's trails for free, with low-cost rentals available for visiting groups in East Charleston. The guide also highlights many other Northeast Kingdom spots where you can borrow or cheaply rent snowshoes, skis, skates, and more, helping you try winter sports without a big upfront investment.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Charleston
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- Breakfast with Buddies
Charleston Elementary West Charleston, VT 05872
7:30 am
Friday October 2
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🗓 Events Nearby
- First Friday Community Meal →
West Burke Community Church, 144 Church Street, West Burke
4:30 pm - Ian Boyle at Kingdom Brewing →
Kingdom Brewing, 353 Coburn Hill Road, Newport
6:00 pm - Live Music @theBrewCabin with Ian Boyle →
Kingdom Brewing, 353 Coburn Hill Road, Newport
6:00 pm - Northern Lights at Kingdom Brewing →
Kingdom Brewing, 353 Coburn Hill Road, Newport
6:00 pm - Live Music @theBrewCabin with Northern Lights →
Kingdom Brewing, 353 Coburn Hill Road, Newport
6:00 pm - Glow in the Dark Flashlight Night →
Kingdom Corn Maze, 1350 Burke Rd., Sutton
6:00 pm - Howl-O-Ween! | Halloween Event for Dogs + Their Humans →
246 Causeway, Newport
11:00 am - District 3 Business Mtg →
Barton Public Library, 100 Church St, Barton
5:00 pm - Peoples Academy Boys JV Soccer @ Lake Region →
Lake Region Union High School, 317 Lake Region Rd, Orleans
4:00 pm - Free Mental Health Support Group in Newport →
Newport VT
3:00 pm - Grateful 2026 (An XC Race) →
3892 Darling Hill Rd, Newport
9:00 am
Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Barton. Apply here.
- Lucas Tree Expert Co posted a job opening for Arborist Trainee - Barton, VT in Barton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Charleston here.
🗞 Nearby News
Newport
- North Country Career Center automotive teacher wins excellence award (vermontbiz.com)
- Vermont's Lake-Country Gem Is A Small Town By Canada's Border With Idyllic Nature, Trails, And Local Eats (newsbreak.com)
- Obituaries 9.30.2026 (bartonchronicle.com)
Greensboro
- Vermont Arts Council grants expand access to the arts (hardwickgazette.org)
- Mayor's Cup championship caps golf league (hardwickgazette.org)
- Town hall gym open for community use (hardwickgazette.org)
Ok Charleston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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