Wednesday, May 17, 7 p.m.—CASTLETON—Castleton author and Pulitzer Prizewinner Ron Powers will discuss and sign copies of his recent book, “No One Cares About Crazy People: The Chaos and Heartbreak of Mental Health in America.” The signing will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, at the Castleton Community Center, 2018 Main Street, Castleton. The…

Saturday, May 13, 12 p.m.—WEST HAVEN—Devil’s Bowl Speedway is getting ready to make the ground shake with the inaugural Rutland County Rumble Saturday, May 13. The event will be a can’t-miss show, featuring the return of both the demolition derby and truck and tractor pulls to Devil’s Bowl Speedway after many years away. The event begins…

May 11, 13, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Pure Water for the World presents a two-part film series about water issues. On Thursday, May 11, 7 p.m., the documentary “What’s Your Watermark?” will be shown, about the rapidly declining water quality in Lake Champlain; and on Saturday, May 13, 7 p.m., “Elixir,” the sci-fi action thriller that imagines life…

Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m.—WALLINGFORD—On Saturday,  May 13, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., the Wallingford Community Bike Safety Day will host its 19th annual event at the Wallingford Elementary School. This fun, interactive event always has something for all ages, from free helmet fitting to an obstacle course; from bike safety inspections to 911 rescue vehicle and…

Friday, May 12, 9 a.m.—CASTLETON—Castleton University, in partnership with Vermont PBS, will host the 22nd annual Castleton Videofest Friday, May 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Casella Theater. High school students from various schools throughout Vermont have submitted original work in the following categories: documentary, experimental/animation, narrative fiction, and public service announcements/advertisements. The…

Saturday, May 13, 4:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Rutland will soon see a new Little Free Library opening to promote literacy, creativity and community. Join the grand opening event May 13, 4:30 p.m. in Baxter Street Park where cement will be poured for the installation of the library structure. Bring two books (if possible) and leave with a new…

Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m.—RUTLAND—Join Hands On Minds On Art Studio Saturday, May 13, for the 4th annual Chalk the Walk Art Festival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Godnick Adult Center. Enjoy art and the outdoors! Grab some friends, or come and make new ones, and create a colorful piece of art in one of the…

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Dear Editor, May 6, 2017, is the official Green Up Day in Vermont. Free bags are available at the Killington Town Hall, so please begin ASAP! Signup sheet to list the streets you are greening up is on the Town Clerk’s counter. The annual thank you BBQ for volunteers will be held in the back…

Dear Editor, On April 29, the Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union’s Currier Memorial School in Danby, Vt., and the Mettawee Community School in West Pawlet, Vt.,  held their 2nd Annual “Community Clean Up.” Thanks to Casella Waste Management and ACE Carting Services for the generous donations of waste containers for these communities to access. Casella’s has never…

By Lee H. Hamilton I have significant differences with Donald Trump’s political stances, but I want him to enjoy a successful presidency. It’s good for neither the country nor the world when a U.S. president struggles or fails. Yet I also believe that constructive criticism can help a president grow more capable. It’s in this…

By Annette Smith Prospective neighbors of wind turbines heard all the promises: “Quiet as a library.” “Like a baby’s breath.” “The same decibel level as a refrigerator.” The more brazen wind developers claimed, “You will not hear them.” Then the 450-foot wind towers with their bus-size nacelles and three-bladed fans were built. Sixteen in Sheffield,…

By Marguerite Jill Dye Have you dared to sit on a cliff overlooking Yosemite Falls? Have you watched the sun set over Bryce Canyon as its conical shapes seemed to rise and fall? Have you hiked up the rocky river inside Zion’s narrow canyon walls? We did, and are anxious to return to do it again.…

By Virginia Barlow The white bulbs of wild leeks, also called ramps (especially in the South), can be eaten year round, but it’s the early leaves that are most appreciated. In pre-freezer days, ramps were the first greens available after five or so months of potatoes, and they were considered important as well as tasting…