Why should you give a Teddy Bear on your next special occasion? There are many reasons that come to mind, but let’s check out the top ten! 10.Joy of Sharing Just watch the face of a youngster when they are handed a Teddy Bear Gift. Their eyes get wide and their arms get wide as…
Month: October 2015
Finding Traction film screening
Finding Traction film screening Event on 2015-11-05 19:00:00 Finding Traction presents the inspirational story of ultra runner Nikki Kimball and her quest to become the fastest person in history to run America's oldest hiking trail, the 273-mile Long Trail. The documentary asks what drives her to attempt such an incredible feat, and follows Nikki's journey…
VTBF2016 Take5
VTBF2016 Take5 Event on 2016-01-23 10:00:00 The Vermont Burlesque Festival Burly School is taught by of some of the best burlesque performers from around the globe. With our Take5 program you can pick 5 of the 6 classes offered and earn a VTBF BurlySchool Degree. Classes range in variety. Learn the basics of burlesque in…
43rd Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner
43rd Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner Event on 2015-11-26 11:30:00 Montpelier, VT, (10/26/15) — The Washington County Youth Service Bureau/Boys & Girls Club, with support from Central Vermont individuals, churches, organizations and businesses, is hosting the 43rd Annual FREE Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Thursday November 26th at the Bethany Church, 115 Main Street, Montpelier. The meal will…
Early Show w. The Willoughbys
Early Show w. The Willoughbys Event on 2015-11-06 17:30:00 Doors 4:00PM Show 5:30PM – FREE THE WILLOUGHBYS have unique spot in the Vermont music scene. No drum set, but congas to drive; no loud electric guitar, but tasty cowboy licks when needed; not one, but four singers able to lead a tune. Come and enjoy…
2016 Spring: EMT Basic The Initiative for Rural Emergency Medical Services (IREMS) Training with Christine McCarthy
2016 Spring: EMT Basic The Initiative for Rural Emergency Medical Services (IREMS) Training with Christine McCarthy Event on 2016-01-20 00:00:00 at University Of Vermont 85 S. Prospect Street Burlington, United States
Teddy Bears: A Proud Story
Teddy bear is one of the most favorite stuffed toys that appears in almost toy collections of children. Let us figure out the reasons for the success of this lovely toy. Although it feels like they have been around forever, they were only conceptualized in 1902. The 26th president of the United States,…
Teddy Bears, They Are Almost Human
For over one hundred years we have loved our teddy bears. They have been our best friend in difficult times as well as the good times. For many they have been a constant companion through thick and thin over long and many years. It really is easy to understand what makes teddy bears so special.…
Halloween at ECHO
Halloween at ECHO Event on 2015-10-31 10:00:00 Saturday, October 31, 2015 From 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Half-priced admission for kids in costume!� Visit ECHO to have your face painted in the morning with HyperFocus Art, trick-or-treat around the building, make special spooky crafts, and more.� At noon and 1 p.m., join the University of…
How Teddy Bears Have Evolved
The teddy bears’ timeline actually began in 1902 when Roosevelt wouldn’t shoot a bear cub, it was at this point teddy bears were created and distributed to the people. A year later the “Steiff Company” of Germany would begin their own teddy bears timeline. The phrase “Teddy’s Bears” soon died out, due to an article…