Happening Tomorrow

The Columbia County Climate Carnival takes place tomorrow, Saturday, July 16, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., at the Columbia County Fairgrounds in Chatham.

The event includes:

• Repair Cafe  Fixing lamps, jewelry, clothing, vases, bikes, small appliances, as well as sharpening knives
• Free Store  Gently used clothing, kids' stuff, home goods, sporting goods
• Renewable Energy Education  Learn about clean energies available right here in Columbia County
• Bike Recycling  Get a bike, save on gas
• Composting  How to do it, where to do it, why to do it
• Perennial wildflowers and "biochar"  For pollinating and sequestering carbon
• Live Birds of Prey Exhibitions and a Beekeeper

There will also be children's programming provided by the Columbia County Library Association and Southern Vermont Natural History Museum. Bands will play throughout the day, and there will be food trucks and a live, interactive "quiz."