Friday, Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m.—RANDOLPH—Chandler’s 12th annual The Next Generation concert was scheduled for May 15 but then the pandemic happened, meaning the auditions and the concert had to be cancelled. But now, in spite of the pandemic, 12 teenage classical musicians from nine towns in Vermont and New Hampshire have moved through the…

Saturday, Oct. 10 at 2 p.m.—WEST RUTLAND—The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center is pleased to collaborate with Masks4Missions and Vermont fabric artist Bonny Dutton to present a special mask decorating workshop on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 2-4 p.m. There is no fee to participate, all materials will be provided, and the workshop will be held…

Saturday, Oct. 10 at 4 p.m.—CHITTENDEN—Join Baird Farm for a tour of its sugarbush during Vermont foliage season with sugarmaker Jacob as your tour guide! Take a walk back in time to one of the old sugarhouses, learn the science behind maple, and view the maple trees up close and in person. If weather permits,…

The onset of fall sends Vermont’s bats into motion as they begin either migrating south or moving to regional underground hibernation sites for the winter. Summer groups of bats that roost in buildings start to scatter in the fall, making it the perfect time to safely evict these uninvited guests from your attic, barn, or…

On Saturday, Oct. 3, Surfer magazine Editor Todd Prodanovich posted an Instagram with the caption, “This is the last issue of Surfer magazine. The whole staff got let go yesterday... I’ll really miss … the mag in general, which ends on this issue after 60 years of publication.” By Sunday, the news spread rapidly across…

Several partners collaborate to showcase Vermont Maple 100 The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets and Vermont Dept. of Tourism & Marketing, along with several partners, are bringing together the maple industry, specialty products, and maple-inspired activities all across the state in a campaign that will run throughout the month of October. “The sugar…

Thursday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m.—VIRTUAL—The Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum will hold a free Virtual Red Bench discussion, “Nordic Skiing; A Look Forward.” Join in from the comfort of your home as longtime Olympic TV and stadium announcer Peter Graves moderates a diverse and expert panel complete with some of Nordic skiing’s most respected…

LUDLOW—The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce (OVRCC) recently hosted its 11th annual golf tournament at the Crown Point Country Club (CPCC). Winners are: First place: Team Servpro. Adam Kobeski, Chris McIntosh, Derek Paul, Ryan Paul Second place: Team Real Log Homes/Timberpeg. Jerome Bastille, Jake Cole, Mike Heffernan, Mike Pollari Third place: Team Fortuna. Robert Fortuna, Zach Fortuna, Sean Kane, Zach Smith…

MIDDLEBURY—The Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival [MNFF] is very pleased to announce that the MNFF Franklin Film Development Fund has completed a successful inaugural year of grant making. Begun in August 2019, the fund was created to stimulate the production of feature length narrative films through a script submission process. The process is open exclusively and…

Oct. 10-11 at 10 a.m.—RUTLAND—Chaffee Art Center’s 59th annual Art in the Park Fall Foliage Festival will take place Oct. 10-11 in Rutland’s Main Street Park at the Junction of Routes 4 and 7.  Juried fine artists, craftspeople, and specialty food producers will be featured.  Rounding out the festival are food vendors, live music, and…

Here is a list of road construction projects happening throughout central Vermont. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it. I-91 Hartland – Motorists will see lane reductions Northbound and Southbound, with reduced speeds enforced in the work zone for bridge replacement operations. Bethel – The bridge along VT 12…

  Friday Oct. 9-Monday, Oct. 12—WINDSOR—Join in for Harpoon’s Vermont OctoberFEAST: a German-inspired feast to celebrate Octoberfest. They will have the space decorated (inside and out), Oompah music playing on the speakers, German specials on the menu, and Octoberfest mug and beer specials! Food specials include: Pork schnitzel sandwich- Breaded and fried pork cutlet, Swiss…

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Dear Editor, While we debate the composition of our nation’s Supreme Court, there can be no debate about the supreme suffering taking place in our nation’s factory farms. Recent undercover investigations show male baby chicks suffocated in plastic garbage bags or ground alive because they can’t lay eggs. Laying hens are packed into small wire…

Dear Editor, As a farmer, teacher, and proud member of the Rutland County community, I am voting for Senator Cheryl Hooker in the November election. Hooker is a positive and proactive Senator, who cares about people, businesses, the environment, and the health and sustainability of our community. She has worked to improve childcare, food security,…