Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:23:18 -0400WeeblyThu, 26 Feb 2026 11:37:40 GMThttps://www.theislandernewspaper.com/isle-la-motte/pre-informational-town-meeting-coffee-breakfastBy Andrea Carbone
Join your friends and neighbors for a light breakfast before Town Meeting. Isle La Motte Community Organization (ILMCO) is sponsoring complimentary coffee and continental breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. before the start of the Informational Town Meeting which begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Town Office Community Room located at 42 School Street Extension.
Please join ILMCO for this important opportunity to review and discuss the 2026 Town Budget with  elected officials in advance of Tuesday’s vote on Town Meeting Day.
]]>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:53:55 GMThttps://www.theislandernewspaper.com/isle-la-motte/winter-paint-steep-classBy Andrea Carbone, Recreation Department
Join instructor Ivy Krezinski and the ILM Recreation Department for a free, family-friendly winter-themed painting class with instruction on basic painting techniques and color mixing at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21. The class is suitable for ages 12 and up, younger children may require adult assistance; all children must be accompanied by an adult. Light refreshments and warm beverages will be served. Class location will be announced, RSVP by emailing recreation@islelamotte.gov. ]]>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:07:57 GMThttps://www.theislandernewspaper.com/isle-la-motte/thera-pets-donkey-visitBy Andrea Carbone, ILM Recreation Dept.
Stop by and improve your health by visiting with a mini donkey! The Isle La Motte Recreation Department will host Thera-Pets from Peru, New York on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 1 p.m., a group who aims to improve human health through the use of farm animals. This free all ages event will be held at Veterans Park; children must be accompanied by an adult. Donations of clean and usable clothing, linen, and other items will be accepted at the event for use by the farm. Learn more at https://www.islelamotte.us/departments-2/recdept/.
Location: 553 School St.]]>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:16:09 GMThttps://www.theislandernewspaper.com/isle-la-motte/4th-annual-isle-la-motte-music-in-the-parkBy Beth Meese
Join the Isle La Motte Community Organization (ILMCO) for the 4th Annual Isle La Motte Music in the Park! This free event will be held on Saturday, July 19 at the Isle la Motte Veterans Rec Park from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with great live music, food and community. 
IncaHOOTS will be rocking the park from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Bring your dancing shoes and a lawn chair or blanket. There are areas with shade trees to provide respite from the sun. 
Onsite donations will be accepted by ILMCO for future community activities and events.
Meals are available for cash purchase from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Meals include a burger, side salads, bottle of water and dessert. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for 8 years old and under, $35 cap per family.
Vegetarian burgers and gluten-free buns will also be available.
ILMCO appreciates you buying meals as 100% of meal purchases support ILMCO events and initiatives!
General parking is in the Isle La Motte School parking lot across from the Rec Park. Parking is limited, carpooling is highly encouraged.
Handicap parking will be available at the Rec Park.
Location: 553 School Street.]]>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:15:29 GMThttps://www.theislandernewspaper.com/isle-la-motte/isle-la-motte-historical-society-centennial-celebrationBy Beth Meese
Join the Isle La Motte Historical Society as they celebrate 100 years of history on Saturday, July 12 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
This special event will take place at the Historical Society campus at the intersection of Main Street and Quarry Road. Enjoy a blacksmith exhibit and demonstration, live music, and a selection of refreshments and small bites. All buildings will be open for visitors to explore.]]>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:24:55 GMThttps://www.theislandernewspaper.com/isle-la-motte/isle-la-motte-annual-town-wide-yard-saleBy Beth Meese
The Isle La Motte Annual Town Wide Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, June 28 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sell your treasures and make space for fresh finds!
Isle la Motte residents, please text or call Sylvia at 802-309-5500 if you want to host a sale and be on the map. Please leave your name, phone number and address. The deadline to get a spot on the map is Friday, June 24 at noon.
On the day of the sale, the sales map and address list will be available at the island entrance, as well as online at the Isle La Motte Community Organization Facebook page. The yard sale will happen rain or shine.]]>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:24:26 GMThttps://www.theislandernewspaper.com/isle-la-motte/calling-all-aspiring-geologistsBy Andrea Carbone, Isle La Motte Preservation Trust
Are you fossil curious? Then consider training to become a docent at the Goodsell Ridge Preserve this season. The 480 million year-old Chazy Fossil Reef is abundant with the fossilized remains of tropical marine reefs, and over 80 acres dedicated to their preservation  and a National Natural Landmark.  
Learn about becoming a docent, volunteers who welcome, educate, and mingle with people from around the world visiting the oldest reef in the history of life on Earth on Sunday June 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wear comfortable shoes for a tour of the Preserve following a classroom session to learn about the Goodsell Ridge Preserve. Volunteer docent positions are available for adults aged 18 and older.
Information: www.ilmpt.org, or goodsellridgepreserve@gmail.com ]]>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:23:45 GMThttps://www.theislandernewspaper.com/isle-la-motte/change-of-venue-for-ilmer-of-the-year-soireeBy Dave Wales
Due to repairs at the Town Hall, the soiree for Dr. Neil Hanna, Isle La Motter of the year, has been moved to the Old Stone Methodist Church on Church St. The event will be held this Saturday, June 7 at 6 p.m.]]>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:23:01 GMThttps://www.theislandernewspaper.com/isle-la-motte/change-of-venue-for-music-in-the-park-planning-meetingBy Beth Meese
The 4th annual Music in the Park planning meeting will be held at the Goodsell Ridge Preserve Barn this Saturday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. due to repairs at the Town Hall. Volunteers are needed for various functions before, during and after the event. Coffee and a selection of breakfast bites will be offered. 
Location: 239 Quarry Road.]]>Thu, 29 May 2025 11:33:17 GMThttps://www.theislandernewspaper.com/isle-la-motte/music-in-the-park-planning-meetingBy Beth Meese
The 4th annual Music in the Park planning is underway and your help is needed. It takes many minds and hands to coordinate the annual event. Volunteers are needed for various functions before, during and after the event. 
A planning meeting will be held on Saturday, June 7 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Isle La Motte Town Office, 42 School Street Ext.]]>