Friday, Aug. 19, at 4 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—An artist’s reception will be held Friday, Aug. 19, at 4 p.m. for artist Laurel Tobiason at the Norman Williams Public Library, 10 The Green, Woodstock. Tobiason works in watercolor, ink, and pastel; her technique frequently uses all three. She relies on travel and photographing around New England to supply images for…

Thursday, Aug. 18 at 7 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN—The last concert in the Fair Haven Concert 2016 summer series features The J.P. Murphy Band. This Irish group of musicians will take center stage in the gazebo on Thursday, Aug. 18 beginning at 7 p.m. This is a free ice cream night. J.P. Murphy was formed in early…

Thursday, Aug. 18 at 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON— Singer-songwriter Melissa Maravell will perform at Church of Our Saviour on Mission Farm Road in Killington, Thursday, Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. She is dedicating the concert to Lou Belfore who passed away last month. The show is free but a free will offering to the church is appreciated.…

Thursday, Aug. 18 at 7 p.m.—MOUNT HOLLY— The Limbo Lounge band will return to the Belmont green for the Mount Holly 2016 Summer Concert Series, Thursday, Aug. 18 at 7 p.m.This eight-piece band features keyboard, violin, guitar, bass guitar, drum kit, multi-ethnic hand percussions and vocalists, in performing music from around the world. Rhythm and…

Friday, Aug. 19 at 5 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Chaffee Art Center will host a reception on Friday, Aug. 19 at 5 p.m. for its 2016 juried artist members’ showcase, “Effervescence,” which opened on Aug. 6 in conjunction with the Art in the Park festival. Featuring 26 artists of different mediums, styles, and methods, this exhibit will showcase the…

KILLINGTON–Killington Resort announced Aug. 11 that it is seeking volunteers to aid operations when the 2016 Audi FIS Ski World Cup comes to the mountain on Nov. 26-27, 2016. The volunteer team will consist of nearly 300 volunteers, with opportunities available Nov.19-30, 2016. Volunteer positions range from meeting and greeting, to course crew work, assisting…

POULTNEY—Green Mountain College Director of Athletics Kip Shipley announced Aug. 10 that David Morris has been selected as the new women’s head coach for the Eagles’ soccer and lacrosse teams. Morris becomes the twelfth head coach of the soccer program and the fourth in the history of the lacrosse program. “We are excited for Dave…

QUESTION: Terry and Jack are playing in a tournament. On the 7th hole, Terry’s tee shot lands in a water hazard in front of the green. The ball is playable but it is directly behind a stone, which has broken away from a retaining wall (an immovable obstruction). Terry is aware that relief from an immovable…

By Ariel Kent No trail net work is free. This idea was ignited in my mind this past week by trail steward Matt Baatz of Green Mountain Trails. No trail network is free and here’s why: trail networks that are open to the public (without an entrance fee) have to be maintained. Maintained by someone…

Vermont’s annual auction of five moose hunting permits closed on Aug. 10, with $28,916 taken in from the five winning bids. More than 8,300 people applied for moose hunting permits via lottery Aug. 2; 160 winners were drawn. The auction helps fund Fish & Wildlife Department educational programs. Bids do not include the cost of…

Thursday, Aug. 18 at 7 p.m.—PAWLET— The Pawlett Historical Society will host an excavated objects presentation by Ken Major on Thursday, Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Chriss Monroe Chapel, located on Cemetery Hill Road (off VT-30, adjacent to and rising past the Pawlet Post Office) in Pawlet. Major, in his presentation entitled “Mettowee…

Thursday, Aug. 18—RUTLAND—Research has shown that as little as 15 to 20 minutes of expressive writing can yield emotional and physical health benefits. Writing and journaling can help during stressful or emotional times as well as help individuals face difficult challenges with past or present experiences. In fact, expressive writing can help transform our health…

Saturday, Aug. 20 at 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—Brandon Music’s Live at Brandon Music offers “4 To The Bar,” featuring novelist and singer-songwriter Jon Clinch, teaming up with Gypsy Reel’s Graham and Camille Parker on fiddle and mandolin, and chantey-man Reagh Greenleaf on powerful vocals and bodhrán. “4 To The Bar” focuses on original songs, traditional Celtic material, and…

Saturday, Aug. 20 at 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—The Rutland Curbstone Chorus, the all male barbershop a cappella singing group, will perform at the Brandon Town Hall on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 7:30 p.m. The Rutland Curbstone Chorus is well known for its barbershop harmony and has become one of the premier choruses in the musical arena of…

Saturday, Aug. 20 at 10 a.m.—LUDLOW—The Society of Vermont Artists and Craftsmen’s 25th Annual Late Summer Arts and Craft festival will be held on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., rain or shine, at the Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts, located on Route 103 south of Ludlow. Juried crafts will feature…