--- title: Vermont Welcome Wagon Project Blog | Northeast Kingdom (NEK) description: "Northeast Kingdom (NEK) | Welcome Wagon Blog\nStories from Vermont Welcome Wagon Hosts and Participants, guides for activities around the state, upcoming events and more!" image: https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/hubfs/NEK%20Images/mountain%20summit.png --- [Skip to content](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/tag/northeast-kingdom-nek#main-content) [![VWWP Logo](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/hs-fs/hubfs/VWWP%20Logo.png?width=500&height=180&name=VWWP%20Logo.png)](https://www.vtwelcomewagon.org/) - [ABOUT VWWP](https://www.vtwelcomewagon.org/about-us) - [BLOG](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog) - REGIONAL CHAPTERS Show submenu for REGIONAL CHAPTERS - [NEK Chapter](https://www.vtwelcomewagon.org/nek-team) - [SOUTHERN VT](https://www.vtwelcomewagon.org/sovt-team) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [ABOUT VWWP](https://www.vtwelcomewagon.org/about-us) - [BLOG](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog) - REGIONAL CHAPTERS Show submenu for REGIONAL CHAPTERS - [NEK Chapter](https://www.vtwelcomewagon.org/nek-team) - [SOUTHERN VT](https://www.vtwelcomewagon.org/sovt-team) # Welcome Wagon Blog Stories from our Hosts and Participants, Guides on Vermont Activities, Spotlight features and more! [![](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/hubfs/Newport%2c%20VT%202025%20Banner.png)](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/nek-welcomes-potential-vermonters-in-2025-keys-to-the-kingdom-weekend) [Northeast Kingdom (NEK)](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/tag/northeast-kingdom-nek), [Events](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/tag/events) ## [NEK Welcomes Potential Vermonters in 2025 Keys to the Kingdom Weekend](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/nek-welcomes-potential-vermonters-in-2025-keys-to-the-kingdom-weekend) ![Picture of NEK Welcome Wagon](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/hs-fs/hubfs/VWWP%20circle.png?width=50&name=VWWP%20circle.png) [NEK Welcome Wagon](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/author/nek-welcome-wagon) Aug 5, 2025 12:38:10 PM [Read more](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/nek-welcomes-potential-vermonters-in-2025-keys-to-the-kingdom-weekend) [![Sticks found by dozens of stick hunters at the NEK Stick Hunt](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/hubfs/IMG_9894.png)](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/celebration-of-nature-and-community-the-nek-stick-nation-event-recap) [Northeast Kingdom (NEK)](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/tag/northeast-kingdom-nek), [Events](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/tag/events) ## [Nature and Community: The NEK Stick Hunt Event Recap](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/celebration-of-nature-and-community-the-nek-stick-nation-event-recap) ![Picture of NEK Welcome Wagon](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/hs-fs/hubfs/VWWP%20circle.png?width=50&name=VWWP%20circle.png) [NEK Welcome Wagon](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/author/nek-welcome-wagon) Apr 16, 2025 9:45:58 AM On April 12, 2025, the NEK Stick Hunt event at Prouty Beach brought together families and nature lov... [Read more](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/celebration-of-nature-and-community-the-nek-stick-nation-event-recap) [![](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Leadership%20Blog%20header.jpeg)](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/make-a-difference-in-the-nek-community) [Northeast Kingdom (NEK)](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/tag/northeast-kingdom-nek), [Vermont Voices](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/tag/vermont-voices) ## [Make a Difference in the NEK Community This Year](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/make-a-difference-in-the-nek-community) ![Picture of Gillian Sewake](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/GIllian%20Headshot.jpeg?width=50&name=GIllian%20Headshot.jpeg) [Gillian Sewake](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/author/gillian-sewake) Jan 17, 2025 4:13:34 PM By Gillian Sewake, NEK YPN Chair & Vermont Welcome Wagon host [Read more](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/make-a-difference-in-the-nek-community) [![charcuterie and cheese board with mugs of beer](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/hubfs/CleanShot%202024-12-06%20at%2015.05.31@2x.png)](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/holiday-mixer-and-food-drive-in-lyndonville) [Northeast Kingdom (NEK)](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/tag/northeast-kingdom-nek), [Events](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/tag/events) ## [Holiday Mixer and Food Drive in Lyndonville](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/holiday-mixer-and-food-drive-in-lyndonville) ![Picture of NEK Welcome Wagon](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/hs-fs/hubfs/VWWP%20circle.png?width=50&name=VWWP%20circle.png) [NEK Welcome Wagon](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/author/nek-welcome-wagon) Dec 9, 2024 9:56:00 AM This December, the NEK YPN and NEK Welcome Wagon are hosting a small, informal gathering at the Pub ... [Read more](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/holiday-mixer-and-food-drive-in-lyndonville) [![](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/hubfs/CleanShot%202024-11-27%20at%2010.08.08@2x.png)](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/seasonal-small-business-shopping-in-the-nek) [Northeast Kingdom (NEK)](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/tag/northeast-kingdom-nek) ## [Seasonal Small Business Shopping in the NEK](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/seasonal-small-business-shopping-in-the-nek) ![Picture of NEK Welcome Wagon](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/hs-fs/hubfs/VWWP%20circle.png?width=50&name=VWWP%20circle.png) [NEK Welcome Wagon](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/author/nek-welcome-wagon) Nov 27, 2024 10:10:13 AM 'Tis the season of gift giving and sharing food, and the discerning shopping, crafter or cook is sur... [Read more](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/seasonal-small-business-shopping-in-the-nek) [![](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/hubfs/Blog%20Images/St%20J%20Welcome%20Table.jpeg)](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/nek-halloweekend-event-in-st.-johnsbury-is-a-success) [Northeast Kingdom (NEK)](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/tag/northeast-kingdom-nek), [Events](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/tag/events) ## [Halloweekend Event in St. Johnsbury is a Success](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/nek-halloweekend-event-in-st.-johnsbury-is-a-success) ![Picture of NEK Welcome Wagon](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/hs-fs/hubfs/VWWP%20circle.png?width=50&name=VWWP%20circle.png) [NEK Welcome Wagon](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/author/nek-welcome-wagon) Nov 13, 2024 10:12:14 AM November 1, 2024 can be a quiet day of the week as families wind down from trick-or-treating, and co... [Read more](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/nek-halloweekend-event-in-st.-johnsbury-is-a-success) [![](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/birds%20eye%20view%20of%20a%20board%20game%20on%20a%20rustic%20wooden%20table.jpeg)](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/meet-bethany-of-nek-tabletop-gaming) [Northeast Kingdom (NEK)](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/tag/northeast-kingdom-nek), [Spotlight Feature](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/tag/spotlight-feature) ## [Meet Bethany of NEK Tabletop Gaming](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/meet-bethany-of-nek-tabletop-gaming) ![Picture of NEK Welcome Wagon](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/hs-fs/hubfs/VWWP%20circle.png?width=50&name=VWWP%20circle.png) [NEK Welcome Wagon](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/author/nek-welcome-wagon) Oct 27, 2024 3:55:00 PM Tabletop gaming, particularly board games, has gained popularity and momentum in the last decade. Bo... [Read more](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/meet-bethany-of-nek-tabletop-gaming) [![](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/wood%20fired%20pizza%20on%20a%20rustic%20wooden%20table.jpeg)](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/august-2024-event-at-parker-pie) [Northeast Kingdom (NEK)](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/tag/northeast-kingdom-nek), [Events](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/tag/events) ## [August 2024 Event at Parker Pie](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/august-2024-event-at-parker-pie) ![Picture of NEK Welcome Wagon](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/hs-fs/hubfs/VWWP%20circle.png?width=50&name=VWWP%20circle.png) [NEK Welcome Wagon](https://connect.vtwelcomewagon.org/blog/author/nek-welcome-wagon) Oct 27, 2024 3:38:27 PM The NEK Welcome Wagon is teaming up with the NEK Young Professionals Network for our first event of ... 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