Back in the 1950s and 1960s people came to our homes to provide services that are handled very differently today. I remember when the milkman came to our house to deliver milk in a glass bottle. His name was Mr. Adams and he always arrived about the same time of day. He greeted me with…

Thursday, Sept. 29—RUTLAND—The Rutland Natural Resources Conservation District (RNRCD) will host a continuing education course approved by the Real Estate Commission, on Thursday, Oct. 6, 8:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at the College of St. Joseph (St. Joseph Hall, room 105) on Clement Road, in Rutland. Registration is at 8 a.m. Pre-registration is required by Sept. 29…

By Cal Garrison, a.k.a. Mother of the Skye This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Leo Moon. The big news for the day is that Pluto, having been in a Retrograde pattern since April 18, 2016, will be turning Direct at 11:01 a.m. on Monday morning. God knows what will arise…

Saturday, Oct. 1 at 7 a.m.—ADDISON—Those who enjoy wildlife, make plans to attend the 15th annual Dead Creek Wildlife Day in Addison on Saturday, Oct. 1. Activities at Dead Creek Wildlife Day are especially for people who enjoy hunting, fishing, birdwatching, or learning about Vermont’s diverse wildlife. The event will be held at the Vermont Fish…

Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 1-2—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will host its annual Pumpkin and Apple Celebration on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1 and 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The weekend features hands-on activities and programs, plus pumpkin and apple displays highlighting these two important fall crops, their historical importance, and many…

Saturday, Oct. 2—RUTLAND—Having exceeded all goals for fundraising, participation and raising awareness of domestic and sexual violence last year, organizers of Walk a Mile Rutland County are planning to step it up big for the second-annual walk being held Saturday, Oct. 2. “The outpouring of community support in our first annual walk was beyond anything…

Thursday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m.—QUECHEE—The Vermont Institute of Natural Science will host a fascinating and informative lecture, “Neotropical Migrant Birds: Why conservation in Panama matters in Vermont,” on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 7-8:30 p.m. The lecture, free and open to the public, discusses habitat loss of migratory birds such as the warblers, flycatchers, and raptors.…

Saturday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m.—RANDOLPH—In response to the enthusiastic EagleMania crowd from last season, Chandler is excited to present another fun-filled night of classic rock n’ roll entertainment. Hard Day’s Night, a Beatles tribute band, recreates the excitement of a live Beatles concert wearing exact replicas of the Chesterfield Suits made famous in those…

Saturday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—The Durham County Poets are five guys from Canada’s Chateauguay Valley who play in blues bands, gospel groups, Cajun, folk, rock and country bands. Some of the songs had been lying dormant for over a decade—others are newborn. A collective blend of styles from Dan Hicks to James Taylor, the…

Sunday, Oct. 2 at 2 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Church of Our Saviour, Mission Farm Road, Killington will hold its annual animal blessing in honor of Saint Francis on Sunday, Oct. 2 at 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to bring their companion animal(s) for a blessing and each will receive a certificate afterward. Please have dogs on a leash and cats/ferrets/rabbits/small…

Sunday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m.—RANDOLPH—Kingdom County Productions is proud to launch its new documentary film “All of Me” by award winning filmmaker Bess O’Brien. The film is touring Vermont this September and October. Twenty four screenings are scheduled across the state. The film will be screened at Chandler Music Hall in Randolph on Sunday,…

Sunday, Oct. 2 at 4 p.m.—On Sunday, Oct. 2, pianist and composer Chris Bakriges is joined by bassist Shigefumi Tomita to perform music inspired by the art of Henri Matisse that were collectively published in 1947 as “Jazz.” The performance, “Teaching the Eye to Hear: Musical Reflections on Henri Matisse’s Jazz,” will be held at ArtisTree…

Sunday, Oct. 2 at 2 p.m.—BRANDON—Following a 10  year period designing for Hallmark, Belmont artist Stephanie Stouffer had a 35-year career as a freelance artist. She designed more than 1,500 original gouache paintings used for licensing by companies like Caspari, Certified International, and Peking Handicrafts. However, after being scanned for use on mugs, tapestries, greeting…

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Saturday, Oct. 1 at 9 a.m.—QUECHEE—The Vermont Institute of Natural Science will host an important and captivating talk, “Golden Eagles and the Threat of Wind Turbines,” on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9-11 a.m., at the VINS Nature Center. Todd Katzner, Ph.D., of the U.S. Geological Survey, will discuss his team’s research on golden eagle ecology…