By Cassandra Tyndall In order to fully let something go, it’s normal to have one final long gaze at it. Like those times you break up with a lover, knowing it won’t develop into anything more. Or those times you move, taking one last look at the house that stands before you. As you close…

Sunday, July 5 at 1 p.m.—You are invited to join Rhonda Lenair, known as “The Healer of addictions,” renowned medical intuitive, and founder of the Self(s) Healing Experience (SHE) for a conference call to learn more about what SHE offers. SHE is a transformational life-changing encounter renown for producing predictable miracles. Through SHE,  privately self-destructive…

BURLINGTON—Interest in gardening has surged this summer with more people staying closer to home and looking for fun, healthy family activities. To encourage kids and their families to grow food and eat together, University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H has developed “Eating What We Grow,” an online bi-weekly gardening series that will run throughout the…

WEST WINDSOR—Even without public gatherings, there will be an Independence Day celebration in West Windsor (Brownsville) this Covid year… with the participation of the whole town.  The Brownsville Independence Day committee has some updates on this 3-day holiday weekend coming up. To date the plan is to celebrate the full weekend, from Friday, July 3…

Thursday, July 2 at 10 a.m.—ROCHESTER—Great Decisions foreign policy discussion series, an online program from the Rochester Library, starts Thursday, July 2 at 10 a.m. and runs for eight weeks. This year, three foreign policy experts will lead the discussions: Mike Van Dusen worked on the Foreign Affairs Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives…

Sweetened with blueberry syrup and garnished with blueberries, this gin cocktail is a seasonal play on the classic Clover Club. Summer in a (coupe) glass. Ingredients: 1.5 oz gin 0.75 oz Fino Sherry 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice 0.75 oz blueberry syrup 1 egg white fresh skewered blueberries for garnish Preparation: Combine ingredients into a…

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. is again urging Vermonters to leave wildlife in the wild where they belong.  The department is receiving calls and emails from individuals who are temporarily caring for wildlife, mostly young skunks, woodchucks, raccoons, foxes and other mammals, only to find wildlife rehabilitation facilities are full and not accepting additional…

Thursday, July 2 at 7 p.m.—WEST HAVEN—Devil’s Bowl Speedway will host its own Independence Day fire cracker spectacular on July 2, beginning at 7 p.m. The night will start off with a Firecracker 50 modified race featuring all five regular divisions, as well as a sprint car race. Drive-in viewing will be available for the…

By Bonnie Kirn Donahue, extension master gardener, University of Vermont If you’re inspired to have a garden this year, but don’t have a lot of space, consider container gardening. These are easy to maintain, can be large or small to fit your needs and are a satisfying alternative to traditional in-ground vegetable gardening. If you are…

WOODSTOCK— Picnic outdoors, visit the farm animals, play outdoor games and hear historic speeches as Billings Farm & Museum spreads its annual Old Vermont July 4th celebrations over three days. Enjoy an easy hike along the walking trail by the Ottauquechee River and see the farm from a different view. Tour the new Heifer Barn with its state-of-the-art features such as climate-controlled curtains and ventilation. Explore the farm life exhibits and learn about 19th century…

Friday, July 3 at 3 p.m.—KILLINGTON—The next food distribution event in Killington will be held Friday, July 3, at the Castleton Lodge (formerly the Butternut Inn) at 3 p.m. The groceries will help those in need prepare a BBQ for an Independence Day celebration. This giveaway is made possible by Killington Resort, the town of…

Saturday, July 4—POULTNEY— The Annual Martin Devlin Memorial July 4th 5K Fun Run will be a virtual event this year. You can do your 5K run or walk anywhere, anytime between now and July 4. The proceeds from the race will benefit VNA & Hospice of Southwest Region (formerly RAVNAH), which services Rutland and Bennington…

MANCHESTER—This summer, Southern Vermont Arts Center will offer online and in-person programs for children and adults. They welcome the community to join award-winning artists – circus ringmaster, portrait sculptor, plein-air painter, novelist and more – who will offer classes, workshops and camps. Below is a list of current offerings. More programs will be added over…

Saturday, July 4 — KILLINGTON— View the Town of Killington fireworks display from the comfort of your car.  Killington’s 2020 fireworks display follows the drive-in movie theater model. Cars will drive up Killington Road and be parked by attendants to keep 10 feet between each car. Guests may stay in their cars and trucks to…

By Brooke Geery Ryan Orabone donned brand new Nikes and made four laps around the Rutland High School track. For a total distance of a mile, the self-proclaimed “non-practicing athlete” gave his all, hoping to break the 7-minute mark. Orabone had more riding on the run than just pride— for every second under seven minutes,…