Sunday, March 17, 1 p.m.—MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS—Maple lore and demonstrations, sweet treats from local kitchens, a raffle and a silent auction featuring local artists and craftspersons, merchants, and professionals highlight the 31st annual Maple Festival of the Middletown Springs Historical Society on Sunday, March 17 from 1-4 p.m. The event will feature a demonstration of early…

Tuesday, March 19, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—On Tuesday, March 19, Rutland County Audubon Society member Lee Allen talks about wilderness in Vermont following the Eastern Wilderness Act of 1975, in particular the Lye Brook Wilderness. Hear Allen at 7 p.m. at Grace Congregational Church, in Fellowship Hall. One hundred years ago the Lye Brook area hosted numerous…

Sunday, March 17, 3 p.m.—WEST RUTLAND—The tenth annual West Rutland Variety Show will showcase local talent to raise money for the Rutland Meals Challenge. It is being held Sunday, March 17 at 3 p.m., at the West Rutland Town Hall. Tom Leypoldt, executive director of PEG-TV, and Terry Jaye of WJJR will serve as the masters of…

As the snow continues to fall in the Killington and Pico mountains, the Killington Aquatic Club swimmers continue to train at the Pico Sports Center. The swim season is winding down for the KAC Competitive Team with one last Silvers Championship meet to go on March 15-17. KAC Senior Competitive swimmers Heidi Alf, Julia Michel,…

Seeking to produce an intimate portrayal of a ground-breaking African American Rutland resident, organizers of the Rutland Sculpture Trail issued a nationwide call for artist proposals today. The sculpture will honor Rutland native Martin Henry Freeman, the first African American president of an American college, and one of the leading African American education advocates of…

By Kevin Theissen “How am I doing?” That’s a big question that most people have when it comes to their money. One way we tend to look for answers is by comparing what we have to what our neighbors, friends, and family, have. Even though we know deep down that “the grass is always greener on…

Follow the law to avoid fines of $1,000 Vermont state law requires that ice fishing shanties be removed from the ice before the ice weakens, according the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. The shanty must be removed before the ice becomes unsafe or loses its ability to support the shanty out of the water, or…

By Karen D. Lorentz Like so many people born and raised in Rutland, Megan Canty learned to ski at Pico Mountain – in her case when she was 4 years old. Asked who taught her to ski, she notes having three years of lessons at Pico every Sunday and learning from her father, Pat, and…

Windsor County Partners, the 45-year-old county-wide children and youth mentoring organization located in Windsor, is changing its name to better reflect its mission of mentoring. Windsor County Mentor’s mission for 45 years has been to create and support mentoring relationships between caring adult mentors and Windsor County children and youth, to help them thrive and…

Monday, March 18—RUTLAND—United Way of Rutland County (UWRC) and Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging (SVCOA) have teamed up to launch Rutland County’s first Peanut Butter & Jam Slam, a friendly, competitive food drive challenge designed to help local food shelves during low supply months. “The PB&J slam has been held in Bennington County for the…

Monday, March 18, 3 p.m.—RUTLAND—Rutland Regional Medical Center is sponsoring a 50-plus Boomers and Seniors Community Resource Fair, Monday, March 18, from 3-6 p.m. in the CVPS/Leahy Community Health Education Center. This free public event will feature up to 30 community partners sharing information and resources ranging from focusing on navigating your healthcare, maintaining a…

Monday, March 18, 6:30 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Gear up for a special All Star Monday Blues Night headlining Beau Sasser and Michael Zsoldos. The two musicians will return to The Foundry’s stage to play alongside Joey Leone at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 18. Michael Zsoldos has been performing since 2004, starting his career off as a performer…

Friday, March 15, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Award-winning Rutland Youth Theatre holds its annual Cash Bingo FUNdraiser on March 15 at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at Godnick Adult Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. Tickets are $20 to play 10 games of bingo. Each game sheet has three cards for three chances to win. The first…

Friday, March 15, 5 p.m.—WELLS—The mission event of the Wells United Methodist Church will present the annual giant tea cup auction on Friday, March 15 at the M.W.A. Hall, West Main St., Wells. Viewing and bidding starts at 5 p.m.; bid drawing starts at 6:30 p.m. Over 400 items of all types will be available…

By Sen. Alison Clarkson One of the biggest challenges for a state senator is attending Town meetings.  The Windsor County District encompasses 26 towns and is the largest county in Vermont.  I treasure Vermont’s Town Meeting tradition and its form of direct democracy.  As a relatively new Windsor County Senator – visiting town meetings gives…