Sunday, July 17 at 2 p.m. — PLYMOUTH NOTCH — On Sunday, July 17 at 2 p.m., the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site hosts a program about one of the site’s most beloved features—the flower garden started by Calvin Coolidge’s stepmother, Carrie Brown Coolidge. The program is free; donations may be made to the site’s garden…

Thursday, July 14, at 6:30 p.m. — KILLINGTON — This Thursday evening the 10th annual Rutland Summer Evening Bridal Show will be held at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel & Conference Center at Killington Resort. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Many local vendors will be there showcasing their offerings and offering give-aways. Over $2,000 in…

(MS) Wedding planning can be intense and often requires dedication and many hours of work. Coordinating a wedding often requires that couples make many different decisions and spend a considerable amount of time in the wedding-planning trenches. Couples expend so much energy planning their weddings that it can be easy to lose sight of the…

According to The Knot 2015 Real Weddings Study, the average wedding cost, excluding honeymoon costs, in the United States in 2015 was $32,641, an increase of more than $1,400 from the year prior. Couples did not figure to fare much better in Canada when tying the knot in 2015. According to the Annual Reader Survey…

(MS) Personal websites are an invaluable resource. Wedding websites provide a great platform for couples to share all sorts of information regarding their big day, making them an essential element of modern-day wedding planning. The participants Wedding websites can be used to inform guests about the couple getting married as well as the bridal party.…

Saturday, July 16 at 10 a.m. — ORWELL — Find out what to do with family history research notes on Saturday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell. Joanna Tebbs Young will lead a workshop, “Turning your Genealogical Research into a Narrative.” The hands-on workshop will focus…

Tuesday, July 19 at 7 p.m. — CASTLETON — Castleton University is pleased to present the Green Brothers Band as part of the 21st Annual Castleton Summer Concerts at the Pavilion on Tuesday, July 19 at 7 p.m. at the Castleton Pavilion. Based out of Castleton, the five-member Latin, jazz, funk, and reggae group has been performing…

Sunday, July 17 at 9:30 a.m. — HUBBARDTON — On Sunday, July 17 at the Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site a town resident from 1777 comes back to life to take visitors on a walk to the East Hubbardton Cemetery.  Site interpreter Carl Fuller will talk about the early residents of Hubbardton who are buried in the…

Tuesday, July 19 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — Join the Vermont Council on Rural Development and Vermont PBS for an important discussion with all five gubernatorial candidates on Tuesday, July 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join the audience at the Paramount Theatre for the live forum (or watch later on Vermont PBS.)The forum will focus…

Friday, July 15 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Castleton Downtown Gallery in Rutland is currently featuring the works of local artist Beth Miller running through Aug. 6. An artist reception is scheduled for Friday, July 15 at 6 p.m. Entitled “This World Is Exactly What I Wanted,” the exhibit will feature a variety of works…

Saturday July 16 at 4:30 p.m. — ROCHESTER — Don’t miss this Rochester tradition of music, dance, community, and a great summer night’s entertainment for the whole family. The White River Players present SummerNight in Rochester on Saturday, July 16 from 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. See old favorites and discover new talented musicians in the White River…

Thursday, July 14 at 7 p.m. — FAIR HAVEN — James Mee and the Freeze take center stage in the gazebo on Thursday, July 14 at 7 p.m. for the Fair Haven Concerts in the Park series. This popular band is always a hit in the Fair Haven park. James Mee and the Freeze consists of guitars,…

July 14-17 — CHESTER — The town of Chester will celebrate its 250th anniversary with a celebration providing guests with a historical perspective, while offering fun events and activities for the whole family. The celebration kicks off on Thursday, July 14 with a free concert at the Academy Building. Gypsy Reel will play acoustic tunes from Ireland,…

Wednesday, July 13 at 6 p.m. — PROCTORSVILLE — The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association on behalf of the Town of Cavendish invites everyone to the Cavendish Music Series on Wednesday, July 13 at 6 p.m. when Alison Turner, a newcomer to the series, the takes the stage on the Proctorsville Green. This will be the second…

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