Winter Garden Preparation Talk Set at Stamford Library

02:28PM / Friday, September 18, 2026Print Story | Email Story

STAMFORD, Vt. — The Stamford Community Library will present a program on "Putting Your Garden to Bed for Winter" on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m.

The hourlong program, presented by longtime plant expert Pam Tworig, will cover preparing perennial beds for winter, and protecting plants from winter weather and damage from animals. She will also discuss the benefits of, types, and characteristics of different plants for winter interest in the garden.

The informal event will allow plenty of time for Q&A. Attendees are encouraged to bring their gardening questions.

Tworig is currently a Realtor with Bishop West Real Estate. Previously, she and her late husband, Steve, operated North Branch Landscape Co. and a tree and shrub nursery in Stamford for over 35 years.

The library is at 986 Main Road. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

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Unpaved Cycling Event to Benefit Jimmy Fund

Community submission12:36PM / Monday, September 14, 2026

LENOX, Mass. -- The Pan-Mass Challenge will once again bring together hundreds of cyclists and volunteers in the scenic Berkshires of Massachusetts for PMC Unpaved, the organization’s charitable gravel ride and camp experience on Saturday, Oct. 3.

All money raised through PMC Unpaved goes directly to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. In 2026, the PMC aims to raise a record breaking $79 million.

The 2026 event marks the fifth annual PMC Unpaved. The experience will kick off on Friday, Oct. 2, as participants gather around a campfire at Camp Mah-Kee-Nac to enjoy s’mores, live music, and a shared mission to end cancer.

Cycling begins at 9 a.m. Saturday and includes three gravel route options spanning 20, 30, and 50 miles. Riders enjoy the paved and unpaved country roads of the Berkshires through western Massachusetts and even into New York state.

Immediately following the ride, the PMC Unpaved camp experience continues with live entertainment, activities for riders and their loved ones, and a speaking program featuring PMC leadership and members of PMC’s Living Proof community, riders and volunteers who were previously treated or are currently undergoing cancer treatment and who serve as Living Proof of the progress made through raising funds for cancer research and treatment.

Those interested in experiencing PMC Unpaved for themselves can visit unpaved.org for more information, including details about day-of registration.

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