By 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.

By 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.

By 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.

By 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 [email protected] 

By 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.

By 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.

By 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.

By Molly Varner
Discover how to grow a garden that stands up to drought, flooding and more with Dorothy Kinney-Landis, master gardener and landscape ecologist. 
The Grand Isle Natural Resources Conservation District & South Hero Land Trust will offer this interactive session on Wednesday, May 14 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Goodsell Ridge Preserve. Explore practical strategies for water management, soil health and the blending of diverse plant species to support a healthy, thriving garden. Food, fun and door prizes will be provided.
RSVP: TinyURL.com/IsleLaMotteBlockParty
Location: 69 Pine St, Isle La Motte
Information: Molly Varner, 
[email protected]

By Beth Meese, ILM Community Organization
Spring has arrived, and the energy is contagious! Join the Isle La Motte Community Organization as they come together to plan and bring to life dynamic events, exciting activities, and inspiring community projects. Let's make this year unforgettable!
The Isle La Motte Community Organization's Spring meeting is Saturday, April 5 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the ILM Town Offices.
Spring and summer agenda items include Green-Up Day, Island Entrance enhancements, Town-Wide Yard Sale, Music in the Park and more.
Coffee and breakfast bites will be served. All are welcome.
Location: ILM Town Offices, 42 School Street Ext.

By Andrea Carbone, ILM Recreation Department 
Please join the Recreation Department on Saturday, March 15 at 11 a.m. for an illuminating discussion about the history and technology of lighthouses from Rob Clark, owner of two 19th-century Lake Champlain lighthouses. The class is suitable for all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. A light lunch and warm beverages will be served during the event, which will be held at the Town Office Community Room located at 42 School Street Extension in Isle La Motte. Register for the class or learn more by emailing [email protected].