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West Pawlet invites all to community day of sales and eats
July 6, 2016
Saturday, July 9 at 9 a.m. — WEST PAWLET — The Fire Department Auxiliary’s annual flea market, once-a-year big raffle, and bake sale will be held on town-wide yard sale day in West Pawlet on Saturday, July 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be held at the fire station located at 2806 Vermont Route…
The Party Crashers featured in Castleton Summer Concerts at the Pavilion
July 6, 2016
Tuesday, July 12 at 7 p.m. — CASTLETON — Castleton University is pleased to present the Party Crashers as part of the 21st annual Castleton Summer Concerts at the Pavilion on Tuesday, July 12 at 7 p.m. at the Castleton Pavilion. The Party Crashers is a seasoned band that performs funk, soul, R&B, rock and other genres…
KMF presents “ The Winds Beneath Killington’s Peak ”
July 6, 2016
Saturday, July 9 at 7 p.m. — KILLINGTON — The Killington Music Festival Killington Music Festival Mountain Concerts Series presents “ The Winds Beneath Killington’s Peak ” on Saturday, July 9 at 7 p.m. The wind faculty join the strings in Brahms’ soaring clarinet quintet, also featuring works by Finzi, Beethoven and Mendelssohn. The following renowned faculty…
Theater in the Woods receives grand, gives public performance
July 6, 2016
Friday, July 8 at 2:15 p.m. — MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS — Theater in the Woods Vermont recently received a $2,500 grant from the Vermont Community Foundation’s Small and Inspiring grant program. The grant will help further Theater in the Woods’ mission of creating community through highly imaginative outdoor children’s theater. “We are deeply grateful for the Small and…
Friday Night Live summer concert series kicks off with Taylor Hicks
July 6, 2016
Friday, July 8 at 8 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Downtown Rutland Partnership begins its 2016 Friday Night Live Summer Concert Series lineup on Friday, July 8. This year expands from three headlining artists to four this summer. Featured on the stage this year is “American Idol” winner Taylor Hicks (July 8); lead singer of 80s megahit-maker…
River Road free summer concert series begins Thursday
July 6, 2016
Thursday, July 7 at 6 p.m. — KILLINGTON — The Killington Parks & Recreation Dept., Sherburne Memorial Library and the Sherburne Friends of the Library as part of the town of Killington’s River Road free summer concert series is excited to announce the upcoming schedule of performers. Summer concerts will begin July 7, continuing Thursday evenings through Aug.…
Art of Carolyn Shattuck featured at City Hall
July 6, 2016
RUTLAND — City Hall in Rutland will feature the works of local artist Carolyn Shattuck, collected and curated by the Castleton Downtown Gallery, running from July 1 through Sept. 30. Entitled “Unstill Lifes,” the exhibit features a collection of oils on canvas and mixed media on clay board. “I hope to celebrate life in all its…
Horoscopes for June 29 – July 5
July 6, 2016
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Killington softball league: Three strikes and you’re out!
July 1, 2016
By Dave Hoffenberg Killington Deli vs. Garlic McGraths This season has not been kind to the Killington Deli and they find themselves in unfamiliar territory. After back-to-back second place finishes, half way through this season they only have one win. This past week, they faced the number one team: Garlic McGraths — a fact that…
Devil’s Bowl Speedway to host Firecracker Weekend
July 1, 2016
Courtesy of Devil’s Bowl Speedway A firework caps off the night at a past event. WEST HAVEN – Devil’s Bowl Speedway promises to be the site of Southern Vermont’s biggest, loudest, and most exciting holiday celebrations during the annual “ Firecracker Weekend ” on July 2-3. The two-night spectacle will keep Rutland County rumbling on…
Hometown Heroes Night proves perfect for Lussier’s first Devil’s Bowl win
July 1, 2016
By Andrew Cassidy courtesy of Devil’s Bowl Speedway Billy Lussier of Fair Haven, Vt., celebrates his first-ever win in the Sportsman Modified division at Devil’s Bowl Speedway. WEST HAVEN – Billy Lussier thrilled his hometown crowd at the half-mile Asphalt Track at Devil’s Bowl Speedway on Saturday, June 25, taking his first career victory in…
“Reel Fun Vermont” fishing program expanded to more state parks
July 1, 2016
Courtesy of Vermont State Parks Calvin Trudo, grand prize winner of the 2015 #ReelFunVT photo contest, shows off the bluegill he caught while fishing at Lake Bomoseen State Park last summer. The 2016 #ReelFunVT photo contest is open all summer. The “ Reel Fun ” program is in full swing across Vermont for the second…
Spartan Wrestling Camp trains youth for both physical and mental challenges
July 1, 2016
PITTSFIELD — June 17-19, dozens of youth wrestlers (ages 14-19) attended a two-day intensive high school Spartan Wrestling Camp at Amee Farm Lodge in Pittsfield, Vt. Most came to improve their wrestling techniques, but they achieved far more physically, mentally, and spiritually, stated Kim Peters, recreation director Killington Parks & Recreation and mother of a…
2016 waterfowl-woodcock seasons announced
July 1, 2016
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department announced Vermont’s migratory bird hunting seasons announced, June 21. Waterfowl season dates and bag limits are set in three zones: Lake Champlain, Interior Vermont, and Connecticut River. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department sets the season dates and bag limits for the Connecticut River Zone. In addition to…
Mental interferences do qualify
July 1, 2016
QUESTION: Gregg and Andrew are playing in a tournament. On the 18th hole, the balls of both players lie on the green and Andrew is farther from the hole. Gregg’s ball lies near Andrew’s ball although it is not in the line Andrew would need to make the putt. It does not interfere with Andrew’ putt.…