Saturday, July 1, 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—NeighborWorks of Western Vermont will host a fun event, Hula Hoop Hoopla, Saturday, July 1, 6-8 p.m. in the Community Green space at 113 Library Ave., Rutland for children of all ages to learn about the Flow Arts. Flow Arts describes movement-based disciplines like juggling, fire spinning, buugeng, poi, dance, and…

Friday, June 30-Saturday, July 1—BRANDON—Celebrate the Fourth of July at Brandon’s Independence Day Celebration Friday, June 30 and Saturday, July 1. This year the fun and events will be at two locations: Estabrook Park and Park Village, just off Route 7, north of town, as Route 7 improvements are taking place downtown. The fun begins…

June 29-July 2—RANDOLPH—”Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek … “ And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, “Shrek the Musical” is a…

Thursday, June 29, 7 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN—On Thursday, June 29, Mellow Yellow will be back on the stage in Fair Haven for a 7 p.m. concert. This band pays tribute to the 60s and 70s with truly authentic renditions of some of the genre’s greatest songs. Mellow Yellow captures all the “hey-man-peace-and-love-grooviness” of the songs that helped…

Thursday, June 29, 5:30 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—Summer is here and so is Pentangle Arts’ annual Summer Brown Bag concert series. The series begins on the Village Green, June 29, 5:30 p.m. The series runs for seven weeks with a performance every Thursday through Aug. 10. The series opener, June 29, features the Interplay All-Stars comprised of faculty…

Thursday, June 29, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Phoenix Books Rutland will host an evening of poetry featuring “Roads Taken: Contemporary Vermont Poetry,” a new title from Green Writers Press, Thursday, June 29 at 6:30 p.m. The event will feature contributors Megan Buchanan, Tamra Higgins, and Mary Jane Dickerson, as well as Green Writers Press founder Dede Cummings and…

July 1-30—RUTLAND—“Where’s Waldo?” In Rutland, of course! The iconic children’s book character in the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting 25 local businesses throughout the community this July. Beginning July 1, anyone who wishes to participate can pick up a “Find Waldo Local in Rutland!” passport, which contains the names of all the participating sites,…

July 2-9—The Vermont Symphony Orchestra announced its seven-concert 2017 Summer Festival Tour running July 2-9. While covering every corner of the state, the program will highlight America’s musical melting pot, featuring music written by immigrant composers across the globe, around the theme of this year’s tour: E Pluribus Unum. “Our TD Bank Summer Festival Tour…

GMNGC to host Killington Junior Golf Championship, July 2-6 KILLINGTON — In 2016, the town of Killington announced the renewal of a two-year contract with the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) to host the Killington Junior Golf Championship at Green Mountain National Golf Course. This year, it will be held  July 2-6, marking the eighth…

Saturday, July 1, 9 a.m.—RUTLAND TOWN—Rutland Town would like to formally announce its first annual Rutland Town Celebration Day, Saturday, July 1 at Northwood Park. Rain date will be Sunday, July 2. The celebration will feature activities throughout the day, with a special focus on the Rutland Town Fire Department, which is celebrating its 50th…

Saturday, July 1, 2 p.m.—ORWELL—Historian Paul Staiti, author of the new book “Of Arms and Artists,” will be at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Saturday, July 1 at 2 p.m. to give a talk about some of the prominent artists of the American Revolution. One of these artists is John Trumbull, one…

Wednesday, July 5, 7 p.m.—BRANDON—Brandon’s summer concert series, Music at the Riverbend, will be happening every Wednesday night in July and August at its new location, the lawn behind the Brandon Inn, 20 Park St., Brandon. Extra Stout, Vermont’ premier Irish band, will kick off the series July 5. Extra Stout brings all of the…

Saturday, July 1, 10 a.m.—LUDLOW—Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts will be celebrating its 70th anniversary Saturday, July 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., during the annual Society of Vermont Artists and Craftsmen Arts and Craft Festival. In addition to over 60 craft vendors, the celebration will feature live musicians throughout the day, and delicious…

June 30-July 2—LUDLOW—For its Fourth of July event this year,  the community of Luldow will put a little bit of 1950s style into its celebration, Friday, June 30-Sunday, July 2. Fireworks will take place Sunday at 9:30 p.m. As part of the celebrations, festivities and viewing will happen on the portion of main street closest to…

Tuesday, July 4, 10 a.m.—PLYMOUTH NOTCH— Join the long-standing celebration to commemorate the Fourth of July and birthday of President Calvin Coolidge at his birthplace in Plymouth Notch. Recognized as a “Top 10 Summer Event” by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, this year’s festivities are scheduled for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Welcome 20 of America’s newest citizens following a…