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their coaches/parents spend a few hours helping in the orchard and around the market.”

Redhawk power

Players on the CVU football team came out to prepare Adams Apple Orchard and Farm Market for the spring and summer seasons by picking up sticks, moving soil and moving pallets where needed. In return, the market donated money to help the team replace football equipment. Market owner Kim Antonioli said “(We were) grateful to have this amazing group of young people and

Williston artist’s work on display at South Burlington gallery

The paintings of Williston artist Phil Laughlin are part of an exhibit called “Vermont Vernacular” taking place at the South Burling- ton Public Art Gallery until May 30. Laughlin recently returned to painting after a career in graphic design. He is one of four artists whose works are exhibited.

Visit the gallery at 180 Market St., in South Burlington from 8 a.m. to 5 pm. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Pictured is Laughlin’s oil painting, “Covered Bridge.”

CVU theater to present one-act plays

The Champlain Valley Union High School Theater Program will be presenting its Spring OneActs on May 5-7. The plays are entirely produced by CVU students: directing, acting, set design and construction, lighting and sound, costuming, hair and make-up, and publicity

This year’s productions are “Hamlet” by William Shakespeare and “The Actor’s Nightmare” by Christopher Durang.

Francesca Krol and Rory McDermott are directing “Hamlet” and Ian Story, Gabbie LindenMayr and Eric Carroll are directing “The Actor’s Nightmare.” Stage managers are Addie Nevitt and Izora Hart; assistant stage manager is Will Richardson.

Performances are at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6, and 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 7 at the CVU theater. Purchase tickets online at www.ticketsource.us/ cvutheater or at the door.

Legislative listening session at library

Williston state representatives Erin Brady and Angela Arsenault will hold a community conversation starting at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, April 22 at the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library. Constituent questions, concerns and ideas are welcome. Email Brady at ebrady@leg.state.vt.us and Arsenault at aarsenault@leg.state. vt.us for more information.

Town fair returns for second year

The Town of Williston will host its second annual Town Fair on Saturday, May 6 to coincide with Green Up Day. The event will take place at the Town Green. Town staff and volunteers will be on hand to connect with residents and hand out Green Up bags for the annual town clean up.

Also on the schedule is outdoor yoga, library story time and a concert by the town band.

Grant received for remediation at Lake Iroquois

The Lake Iroquois Association and the Lake Iroquois Recreation District have received a $320,000 federal grant for remediation of Beebe Lane, a road at the northern end (the Williston side) of Lake Iroquois that has been a contributor of polluted runoff into the lake.

The grant will cover installation of stormwater management infrastructure to prevent flooding and road washouts, reduce pollutants and improve water quality. The project will also enhance public access to recreational opportunities off Beebe Lane, including a public boat launch, public beach and walking trails.

The Lake Iroquois Recreation District is comprised of the towns of Williston, Hinesburg, Richmond and St. George. The Lake Iroquois Association is comprised of a group of lakefront homeowners.

Buccaneers youth football registration opens

Students living in Champlain Valley School District towns and entering grades 2-8 in fall of 2023 are invited to register for the Buccaneers youth football program at https://www.buccaneersfootballvt.org.