May 11 – 15—WOODSTOCK— Join Billings Farm at Home for an online draft animal celebration, May 11 – 15. Learn all about the historic role these powerful animals played on the farm and how they are used today. Meet their draft horses, Luke and Lonnie, and take a virtual horse-drawn wagon ride around the farm! Check in with…

Sunday, May 10—RUTLAND—Mother’s day is Sunday, May 10. In these challenging times, we are all seeking a way to brighten others’ days. Who better to send love to than your mom! She will be so impressed that even now you managed to make sure she receives her well deserved tribute. Despite many restrictions which we are…

September 26 and 27—QUECHEE—Join the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) as they celebrate owls this fall! This much-loved annual event is one the community looks forward to each year, and they are excited to bring guests a day filled with adventure as you encounter live owls from around the world. The event has been…

Thursday, May 12 at 4 p.m.—MONTPELIER— Over three Tuesdays in May, artists and arts leaders from across Vermont will come together to learn from each other and begin re-imagining how the arts can support communities during and after the pandemic. The three forums will be facilitated by international arts consultant Eric Booth, and feature panels…

Saturday, May 9—WEST RUTLAND—Millions of Americans donate food in the National Letter Carrier Food Drive on the second Saturday in May every year to help fight hunger in their communities. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, this year’s food drive is postponed; however, there is still a need locally during this difficult time. The town of…

Each and every day a new woman becomes a mother for the first time or all over again. Being a mother changes a person’s life in dramatic ways. Mother’s Day is a great time of year to honor mothers, aunts, or any female you always looked up to and attempt to give back just a…

By Brooke Geery A frequent staple at the Rutland Farmer’s Market, Pattanit Smansook opened a brick and mortar store front serving Thai food and sushi in Rutland on April 13, 2020. Little Bangkok Thai and Sushi Cafe, located at 162 No. Main St. in Rutland, in the Stonybrook plaza, is a welcome addition to the…

Killington joins others in sign campaign KILLINGTON—The Killington Pico Area Association (KPAA) is pleased to announce the arrival of Killington’s very own Covid-19 public service announcement lawn signs. KPAA Executive Director Mike Coppinger, explained: “Many communities across Vermont, and I’m sure the country, have similar community health and welfare signs. We felt it would be…

The Rutland Rotary club lives by the motto “service above self” and is continuing to make efforts to support the community in the face of Covid-19. Recently, Rotarians Chuck Rose and Bob Amelang helped turn 600 pounds of ground beef into Salisbury Steak for Meals on Wheels. And another of their objectives is the clean…

Free online lyme disease prevention curriculum for children May is Lyme & Tickborne Disease Awareness Month. With Vermont children schooling and playing at home, tick bite prevention is extremely important, according to a news release from vtlyme.org. Students can learn about tick bite prevention and how to identify signs and symptoms of a tickborne illness…

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Governor Phil Scott is calling all Vermonters into service with the launch of a new website allowing people to sign up for volunteer assistance to support the state’s response to Covid-19: vermont.gov/volunteer. The website directs those with medical and healthcare skills (nurses, pharmacist, EMS, physician assistants, veterinarians, mental health workers, etc.) to the Medical Reserve…

By M. Kathleen Shaw, DVM Vt Veterinary Association The coronavirus pandemic has left many worried about the safety of their pets and whether or not the virus can be transmitted to/from their pets. This is especially true given the recent news that the presence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, has been confirmed in…

Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers guidance for parents As public conversations around the Covid-19 coronavirus increase, children may worry about themselves, their family, and friends getting ill. Parents, family members, school staff, and other trusted adults can play an important role in helping children make sense of what they hear in a…

Staff report Vermonters are staying home and staying safe during the Covid-19 emergency, but for many that has meant getting by with no access to the internet at home. The difficulty has been particularly challenging for students who are adapting to remote learning, individuals in need of telehealth care, and workers who could earn an…