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Happy weekend, Burlington! In today’s edition: Adoptable dogs, The Magic of Motown, Spaghet’s red-sauce debut, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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🏆 Most popular this week
Curated by popular demand — here are this week’s most-clicked events, local spots, and stories.
Meet your next best friend: Adoptable dogs Cash, Carter, Zamboni, and Chappell at Humane Society of Chittenden County await homes. Zamboni’s fee is $0 plus a $50 gift card and six months of food — get all the details.
Inspired by a 1927 icon: Spaghet has opened in Williston’s Finney Crossing, bringing a cozy Italian-American red-sauce joint from local restaurateur Jed Davis, with classics like baked pastas, parms, and family-style takeout-friendly portions — read the full story.
Gratitude for a growing community: Vermont brand Skida turns 18 and is celebrating with a Lucky February scratch off in every online order. Every ticket wins, with prizes redeemable through May 1 — get all the details.
Slow-smoked midweek boost: Craving brisket that tastes like someone watched the smoker all day? At Bluebird Barbecue, the classics deliver: ribs, pulled pork, and from-scratch sides. Bring a friend or two, split a platter, and save room for a little mac-and-cheese diplomacy.
Wellness hub on the horizon: Savu Sauna is bringing an 8,000-square-foot bathhouse to Burlington’s Flynn Avenue, offering day passes and memberships when it opens this fall. An open house is today, February 26. A previously proposed 30,000-square-foot Pine Street bathhouse did not move forward due to environmental concerns. Read the full story.
Local plates, zero pretense: Craving cozy Vermont without the fuss? At Farmhouse Tap & Grill, local meats, veg, and cheeses become shareable comfort, paired with a rotating draft list celebrating nearby brewers. Think burgers, boards, and pints that feel familiar yet fresh, in a space that keeps pretension off the menu.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why precious metals are back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
What do people see when they search your name? Search results can surface past mistakes or outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. BetterReputation helps remove and clean up unwanted content so your online presence matches your real life today. Not worried about yourself? Doesn’t hurt to mention it to family or friends who might be.
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We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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🌷 Flower Pot Paint & Plant @ South Burlington Public Library | Tuesday (3/3) at 1:00 PM – Got kids? Park them at the South Burlington Library for a paint and plant session where they decorate flower pots, then tuck a seed in, courtesy of the Seed Library. They get artsy, you get a moment of peace, everyone leaves a little greener.
🎪 Purim at the Circus! @ Chabad of Burlington | Tuesday (3/3) at 3:30 PM – Purim’s going full big top this year, with a community bash featuring Megillah reading, close-up magic, a photobooth, a masquerade, face painting, crafts, and a circus buffet with Shushan mocktails. Wear your most chaotic costume, bring the kids, and prepare to out-sugar them. Tickets: chabadvt.org/purim2026.
✂ Crafting in Community @ Ladies Social Group | Wednesday (3/4) at 6:30 PM – Got a half-finished scarf, an unruly scrapbook, or a bag of mystery buttons? Join the monthly, come-as-you-are craft hangout to finally make progress, swap tips, and chat with old and new friends. Low pressure, high vibes, real people, actual results.
🏔 Women & Non-Binary Backcountry 101 @ Outdoor Gear Exchange | Thursday (3/5) at 7:00 PM – Outdoor Gear Exchange is hosting a Women & Non-Binary Backcountry 101 with Weston rider Dani Sweet, pouring free Midnight Adventures IPA while you cover gear, ethics, and New England tours. Q&A, a $5 donation giveaway for Unlikely Riders, plus meeting buddies, the old-fashioned way.
🎤 The Magic of Motown @ The Flynn | Friday (3/6) at 7:30 PM – Whether you wore out your Temptations vinyl, or you just found Motown on a feel-good playlist, the Flynn is serving Detroit magic. Expect The Supremes, Jackson 5, Marvin, Aretha, Smokey, and enough sparkle to make Church Street look underdressed.
🎶 The Slocan Ramblers @ UVM Recital Hall | Friday (3/6) at 7:30 PM – Cancel whatever passes for plans and come let The Slocan Ramblers remind you what real bluegrass sounds like. One mic, gorgeous harmonies, blistering pickin’, and enough charm to convert your rock-only cousin, all rooted in tradition, punchy, fearless, and fun.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Burlington report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 42°F – Low: 15°F – Precip: 30%
A chance of rain showers between 9am and 11am. Partly sunny. High near 42, with temperatures falling to around 36 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 10 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. North wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 19°F – Low: -2°F – Precip: 45%
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. North wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. Later: A slight chance of snow before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around -2. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
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