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Colchester, Vermont Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Colchester! Weāre bringing you the latest town highlights. Donāt miss out, keep going! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Colchester cemetery seeks sponsors for 448 veteransā wreaths
- Four Colchester volleyball players earn postseason honors
- Vermont landowners face December deadline for conservation easement applications
Also on today's calendar: Adam Conover and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Cloudy, afternoon rain, temps: high: 42, low: 33.
- Friday: Periods of rain, with a high of 43 and low of 34 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Wreaths Across America: Less than one month to get 4,337 wreaths sponsored in Vermont (colchestersun.com) ā Fort Ethan Allen Cemetery in Colchester still needs 448 sponsored wreaths, with organizers reporting just 10% coverageāthe lowest among participating Vermont cemeteries. Sponsorships cost $17 and must be submitted by December 1 for the December 19 remembrance ceremony, when volunteers will lay wreaths and speak veteransā names. 
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ā¢ Vermont H.S. volleyball 2026 all-league, players of the year and top coach honors announced (burlingtonfreepress.com) ā Four Colchester volleyball players earned postseason recognition from the Vermont Volleyball Coaches Association. Minnie Winslow, Bailey Otto and Lina Adanalic made the second team, while Lily Paquette received third-team honors, rounding out the local selections after the 2026 season. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ NRCS Vermont announces additional 2027 signup for Wetland Reserve Easements (vermontbiz.com) ā Vermont landowners seeking to protect wetlands or working farmland have a December 4 application cutoff for the next federal conservation easement funding round. NRCS says complete applications will be considered for fiscal 2027 funding, subject to availability, while later submissions move to the next round. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Colchester
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Community Meal ā Colchester (Holy Cross) ā
Holy Cross Senior Housing, 468 Church Rd # 1, Colchester
11:30 am
Friday November 13
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Other local events
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International Education Week: Global Current Events Brownbag Series ā
Student Success Center, Colchester
12:00 pm -
Sashiko (Visible Mending) Workshop ā
Colchester, VT Calendar, 898 Main St., Colchester
3:00 pm -
Read to Theo the Therapy Dog- *NOTE NEW DATE* ā
Colchester, VT Calendar, 898 Main St., Colchester
4:00 pm -
The Branching Out Symposium ā
Roy Room, Dion Family Student Center, Colchester
5:00 pm -
Adam Conover ā
Vermont Comedy Club, 101 Main St, Burlington
6:30 pm -
Annual Christmas Craft Show ā
United Church of Colchester, 900 Main St, Colchester
9:00 am -
Fall Open House ā
McCarthy Arts Center, Colchester
9:00 am -
Intramural Soccer ā
Duffy Field, Colchester
8:00 am -
Passport Application Acceptance Event ā
Alliot Student Center, Colchester
11:00 am -
From International Student, to Global Profession: Majo Castro ā
Roy Room, Dion Family Student Center, Colchester
6:00 pm -
Second Annual Hope Happens Here Charity Basketball Tournament ā
Tarrant Recreation Center, Colchester
5:00 pm
Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
Saturday November 14
Sunday November 15
Monday November 16
Tuesday November 17
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Burlington
- Visiting the Boardroom, Burlington's Only Board-Game CafƩ (sevendaysvt.com)
- Last Call at Vermont Pub & Brewery in Burlington (sevendaysvt.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" ā The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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