Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m.—LUDLOW—The Friends of the Library in Ludlow invite the public to its September book discussion on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. Rebecca Skloot has written a book considered by many to be the best book published in 2010—“The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.” Henrietta Lacks was a poor tobacco…

Thursday, Sept. 22 at 5:30 p.m.—RUTLAND— It is rare that people have the opportunity to have a “doctor’s-eye view” of end-of-life discussions or experience the challenges they face when having to deliver bad news to patients. The documentary “Being Mortal” does just that as viewers go on a journey with Dr. Atul Gawande, who uses this…

By Dom Cioffi After nearly two months of appointments, tests, consultations, research, traveling, planning and discussions, I am now sitting at the forefront of my cancer treatment. I have relocated to Florida, lined up a remarkable staff of health care professionals, navigated three preparatory surgeries, and made all the necessary arrangements in order to focus…

Saturday, Sept. 24 at 10:30 a.m.—RUTLAND—Drum Journeys of Earth will hold a Halloween parade planning meeting on Saturday, Sept. 24, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Rhythm Hall, 2nd Floor, Bldg. 5, Howe Center, 1 Scale Ave., Rutland. Drum Journeys of Earth and its students are widely known for leading the Rutland Halloween Parade as the Drumming…

Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 24-25—BROWNSVILLE—On Sept. 24-25, alpaca owners from across the United States and Canada will invite the public to come to their farms to meet their alpacas and learn more about these inquisitive, unique animals, the luxury fiber they produce, and why the alpaca business is perfect for environmentally conscious individuals! On Saturday, 11…

Saturday, Sept. 24 at 8 a.m.—PROCTOR—Join the town of Proctor for a few great events with one big celebration. The home of theVermont Marble Museum will be celebrating 130 years on  Saturday, Sept. 24, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. with a festival on the green, Smithsonian Museum Day and Proctor’s 130th birthday. Festivities begin at 8 a.m. with a…

Sunday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m.—RUTLAND—Shakespeare on Main Street will hold auditions for its 2017 summer production of “Hamlet: 2017,” on Sept. 25, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Drum Journeys of Earth Rhythm Hall, Building 5, 2nd Floor, Howe Center, 1 Scale Ave., Rutland. The play will be set in modern day, drawing the audience to…

Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—On Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host Adam Krakowski for a talk on his new book, “Vermont Prohibition: Teetotalers, Bootleggers & Corruption.” Vermont became the nation’s second dry state in 1853. But some locals refused to comply, and inept law enforcement led to ineffective consequences.…

VERMONT—The “Way to Go!” challenge, a two-week event encouraging everyone to travel smart, is back Sept. 26-Oct. 7. In previous years, the challenge has taken place in the spring. While the event has seen great participation in the past, new dates this year aim to encourage even more participation. “We’re excited to see how the…

Saturday, Sept. 24—MENDON— A celebration of life for Tina Poppleton, age 55 of Mendon, will be held Saturday, Sept. 24, from 1-5 p.m. at Pico Base Lodge. Join the Killington/Pico Snow Sports School and Poppleton’s family in a celebration of Tina Poppleton’s life. Come to share memories, pictures and stories. An AV set-up will be…

Sunday & Monday, Sept. 25-26—RUTLAND—Rutland Youth Theatre is holding open auditions for “The King and I” on Sunday and Monday, Sept. 25 and 26 at the old Courcelle Building in Rutland. Produced by Saskia Hagen Groom and directed by Mikki Lane, “The King and I” tells the classic story of East meets West in 1862…

By Patricia Minichiello RUTLAND CITY — Three properties rampant with drug activity in Rutland have been seized by the federal government as a result of the first federal drug forfeiture lawsuit in the city’s recent history. A forfeiture lawsuit was filed against the owner of 114, 116 and 117 Park Ave. in Rutland City on…