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Spartan Race goes big at Killington Resort

September 18, 2024
Spartan athletes flocked to Killington the past weekend, Sept. 14-15, to participate in a the obstacles course race that was born in these mountains. “Joe’s Backyard” refers to the founder of Spartan, Joe DeSena, who hailed from Pittsfield at the time. There were a number of different challenges participants could choose from, with varied lengths…

Annual Basket Raffle, Mum & Pie Sale supports the Rupert community

September 18, 2024
 Saturday, Sept. 21—RUPERT—Rupert Village Trust and the R.K. Kittay Library will be hosting their annual fall events on Saturday, Sept. 21 as part of a joint community effort.  Rupert Village Trust will hold its annual fall basket raffle starting at 10 a.m. at the Sheldon Store, 2824 Route 153 in Rupert. The drawing for the…

Forest Festival held at National Historical Park, Saturday

September 18, 2024
Saturday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK— Take a horse-drawn wagon ride, try your hand at woodworking, or explore the forest on a guided nature walk. Witness the whole forest product cycle in action, from horse-logging, to board cutting with a portable sawmill to woodcraft demonstrations. Visit activity hubs to meet members of the Abenaki community, local…

Eight-part video series about local businesses features Pawlet farmer, Sept. 24 and Bethel bar owners Oct. 1

September 18, 2024
Vermont Public has launched "Small Vermont Businesses in Small Vermont Towns," an eight-part series of short films by filmmaker Rocket, as part of the station’s Made Here Fund. Rocket is a storyteller and the driving force behind Eat Vermont and Stellar, a mobile application that empowers people to create custom recipes and navigate the kitchen. He’s an alumnus of…

‘The Logger’ is back on stage at in Pittsford and Randolph this week

September 18, 2024
Friday and Saturday, Sept. 20-21 at 7 p.m.—PITTSFORD/RANDOLPH—Grab a lawn chair, your friends and family, your favorite flannel and get ready to laugh as Rusty DeWees brings his show to the Pittsford Village Farm Friday then Chandler Music Hall on Main Street in Randolph, Saturday. Rusty DeWees, “The Logger,” grew up in Stowe where he was…

‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ kicks off

September 18, 2024
Sept. 19-29—SOUTH POMFRET—Kicking off the Grange Theatre’s 2024/2025 season is "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," running from Sept. 19-29. This hilariously heartwarming musical follows an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents as they compete in the spelling championship of a lifetime. Amidst the laughter and competition, the contestants reveal touching and humorous stories of courage…

Lucy Mac 5K9 held at Ascutney Outdoors

September 18, 2024
Saturday, Sept. 21—BROWNSVILLE—The Lucy Mac 5K9 will be held on the trails at Ascutney Outdoors this Saturday. It is one of Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society’s largest fundraising events of the year. The 5K9 offers both a 5K route as well as a 1-mile option. Runners and walkers of all ages can participate solo, or as…

“Ethan Allen in Castleton” committee to host history presentation

September 18, 2024
Thursday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m.—CASTLETON—The “Ethan Allen in Castleton” Committee will host Dick Smith, author of Ethan Allen and the Capture of Ticonderoga, to present a free PowerPoint program about the May 1775 local history on Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Castleton Community Center. The wheelchair-accessible venue is one block east of the Castleton…

Artistree hosts Community Open House

September 18, 2024
Saturday, Sept. 21 at noon—SOUTH POMFRET— Enjoy an afternoon filled with creativity, community, and fun for all ages. Explore a variety of engaging activities, including art projects, musical performances, and interactive exhibits. Capture special moments with photo opportunities, savor delicious foods, and participate in collaborative art experiences. This festive event is the perfect way to…

Jazz Essentials to perform the music of Duke Ellington

September 18, 2024
Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. — POULTNEY—  Stone Valley Arts Jazz Cafe presents a concert featuring the swinging jazz ensemble Jazz Essentials lead by Glendon Ingalls on trumpet and Bear Irwin on trombone Wednesday evening. Joining them will be Ron White on bass, Bill Vitek on piano and Nick Aloi on drums.  Jazz Essentials…

Enjoy Pizza by the Pond Thursday and Friday

September 18, 2024
Thursday and Friday, Sept. 19-20 at 5 p.m.—GOSHEN—Wood-fired pizza from an outside hearth accompanied by live music in the quintessential summer setting: at the edge of a pond, 100 blueberry bushes, and lush mountains. Pizza by the Pond is offered on random Thursdays and Fridays through the summer months at Blueberry Hill Inn, 1245 Goshen-Ripton…

Annual Vermont Fairy Tale Festival is Saturday

September 18, 2024
Saturday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m.—KILLINGTON— The 6th annual Vermont Fairy Tale Festival is scheduled for Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Sherburne Library in Killington. Held annually on the third Saturday in September, the Vermont Fairy Tale Festival was put together to showcase Vermont public libraries and all they do for communities. Each library…

Killington’s annual Brewfest returns to Pico

September 18, 2024
Saturday, Sept. 21—KILLINGTON—Wet your whistle with a backdrop of Vermont’s finest autumn foliage and enjoy live music, fabulous food offerings, and dozens of the finest craft beers, ciders, and seltzers in the region. Brewfest is one of Killington’s most distinctive annual celebrations. This event will once again return to the Pico Mountain base area to enjoy the…

Killington Classic Golf Tournament kicks off Brewfest weekend

September 18, 2024
Friday, Sept. 20—KILLINGTON— Picture this: You and your buddies get to the golf course on a beautiful, blue-bird Vermont September morning. You’re greeted with a seamless check-in and handed a sweet Branded Bills performance hat, a brand-new No Dirt Golf towel, a sleeve of OnCore Vero X 2 balls, an OnCore ball marker, an OnCore…

The Funky Flats headline Feast & Field, Thursday

September 18, 2024
Thursday, Sept. 19 at 5:30 p.m.—BARNARD— Barnarts presents The Funky Flats, a high energy funk band of “flatlanders” residing in the Upper Valley, this Thursday at Fable Farm. Their sound is inspired by the scratchy guitars, bright brassy horns, and tight rhythm sections of the funk masters of the 1970s, making it impossible for audiences…