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Meet and greet spring’s latest arrivals at Billings Farm’s Baby Animal Day 

April 1, 2015
Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum Baby lambs at Billings  wear none other than wool sweaters to keep warm (and cute). Saturday, April 4 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will feature Baby Animal Day on Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The event will…

Extra Stout toasts retired library board member John Klein

April 1, 2015
Courtesy of Castleton Free Library Extra Stout performs for a full house in one of many locations in Vermont that they regularly perform, McGrath’s Irish Pub in Killington. Monday April 6 at 7 p.m. — CASTLETON — On April 6 at 7 p.m., the Castleton Free Library will host a festive concert featuring Extra Stout, the Irish…

Speaker Bill Gill schools subjects on the art of guppy keeping

April 1, 2015
Leonard U. Paguia Photography, courtesy of Flickr A fancy guppy proudly displays its colorful fins. As with many animal and fish species, male guppies are more glorious in their coloring and display. Tuesday, April 7 at 7 p.m. — PITTSFORD — Join the Otter Valley Aquarium Society on Tuesday, April 7 at 7 p.m. as they welcome…

VSO musicians “Harp and Soul” to perform in two area schools       

April 1, 2015
Courtesy of VSO Flutist Anne Janson and harpist Heidi Soons make up “Harp and Soul,” performing at are area schools on April 6. Monday, April 6 — WELLS, KILLINGTON — The Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s “Harp and Soul” harp and flute duo will present performances in Wells and Killington on April 6, at 10:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. respectively.…

Stop-smoking classes help make you a quitter

April 1, 2015
Wednesday, April 8 at 5 p.m.—CASTLETON—Do you want to quit smoking but nothing seems to work? The American Cancer Society Freshstart Group Program can help, and you are not alone. There are free nicotine patches, gum and lozenges available for those who register and attend this program. Even if you are using another product, you will increase…

Castleton alumni exhibit to be featured at Rutland City Hall

April 1, 2015
Friday, April 3 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND —  In collaboration with Rutland Mayor Chris Louras, the Castleton Downtown Gallery has installed an Alumni Art Exhibit in Rutland City Hall available for viewing during regular business hours from March 16 to Aug. 28, with a reception scheduled for Friday, April 3 at 6 p.m. Showcasing the…

Pico closes for the season with “food-raiser” to benefit BROC

April 1, 2015
April 3-5 — MENDON — Pico Mountain ends the season with a “food-raiser” during it’s closing bonus weekend, April 3-5, when discounted single-day lift tickets will be available at the Pico Ticketing Sales Center. With a donation of three non-perishable food items, one-day lift tickets will be just $25 for all ages. This promotion supports BROC-Community Action…

Peter Rabbit to make appearance

April 1, 2015
Saturday, April 4 at 9 a.m. — WEST PAWLET — A spring flea market and Easter food sale will be held in West Pawlet on Saturday, April 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by the West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, the event will be held at the fire station, located on Vermont Route…

Fifth annual “Your Journey Starts Here” event helps youth plan for future careers

April 1, 2015
Friday, April 3 — CASTLETON — The Rutland Region Workforce Investment Board’s Council on Youth is working with the middle school counselors of Castleton Village, Fair Haven, Mill River, Orwell, Benson and Rutland Town School to organize the fifth annual “Your Journey Starts Here” event on Friday, April 3. It is a one day event held on…

Sun style Tai Chi offered to help with arthritis and fall prevention

April 1, 2015
Friday, April 3 at 4 p.m. — RUTLAND — Learn the traditional Sun style of Tai Chi on Fridays from 4 - 5 p.m. at Godnick Adult Center in Rutland, with instructor Larry Walter. This particular form has been modified to address persons with arthritis, but has also been proven to reduce falls, improve coordination and balance,…

Home and recreation show provides a plethora of building and remodeling resources, all under one roof

April 1, 2015
Saturday, April 4 at 9 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Southern Vermont announces it’s 18th Annual Home & Recreation Show held on Saturday, April 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Spartan Arena, behind Diamond Run Mall, Rutland. Admission is free. Door prizes will be given away throughout the day. Plus,…

Poets gather at Sherburne Memorial Library

April 1, 2015
Monday, April 6 at 6 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Killington Arts Guild holds “A Gathering of Poets” open mic night from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, April 6 at the Sherburne Memorial Library. In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Guild will host an evening of poetry. Participants are encouraged to reserve a performance slot. Anyone not pre-registered…

Buy sell and trade at music swap meet Saturday

April 1, 2015
April 4 at 10 a.m. — BRANDON — Compass Music and Arts Center is holding a music swap meet on Saturday, April 4 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The event is a great opportunity for record collectors and enthusiasts, audio fanatics and musicians of all types to sell, swap and trade vinyl records, CDs, 78s, tapes, audio equipment,…

Castleton professor delves into renewable energy for sustainability

April 1, 2015
Tuesday, April 7 at 5:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — Get information. Be inspired. The GMP College Connections lecture series is hosting its next energy discussion on Tuesday, April 7, at the Energy Innovation Center, 68-70 Merchants Row in downtown Rutland. The free public event begins at 5:30 p.m. and will last approximately an hour. Light refreshments will be served.…

Agritourism opportunities abound; two-day Rutland conference opens doors

April 1, 2015
April 7-8 — RUTLAND — On April 7-8 farmers, agricultural service providers, educators and others interested in exploring agritourism opportunities are invited to attend a two-day conference in Rutland. The event features a full day of farm tours, a farm-to-table dinner, guest speakers, workshops and idea-sharing sessions. The registration fee is $100, which covers the farm tours…