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Rutland Garden Club hosts dinner to refurbish WWII plaque along Blue Star Memorial Highway
October 15, 2015
Courtesy of Zip Barnard The Rutland Garden Club maintains this Blue Star Garden, where a WWII commemorative plaque stands, paying tribute to those who served in the war. Sunday, Oct. 18 at 4 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Rutland Garden Club and American Legion Post #31 will sponsor a spaghetti dinner on Sunday, Oct. 18 to benefit…
Okemo hosts 9th annual bridal show
October 15, 2015
Submitted Bombshell brides wanted! Head to Okemo for the fall bridal show to get your wedding planning started. Sunday, Oct. 18 at 11:30 a.m. — LUDLOW — The 9th Annual Okemo Bridal Show is Sunday, Oct. 18 at the Jackson Gore Inn at Okemo Mountain Resort. Meet and greet the area’s top wedding professionals, taste hors d’oeuvres…
Rutland Rec Department begins variety of classes and activities this week
October 15, 2015
Courtesy of Rutland Youth Theatre Young cast members ready for the upcoming production of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” at Rutland Intermediate School. RUTLAND — The Rutland Recreation Department has a busy weekend ahead, brimming with activities. The 11th annual Leaf Chase 10K will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17. Lace up those shoes and hit…
Learn about bats and their repopulation in Vermont
October 15, 2015
Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Over the last decade, the bat population in Vermont has significantly declined due to the white-nose syndrome. Recently though, there has been some stabilization in populations. On Oct. 21, come and learn about Vermont’s nine species of bats, what habitat is important to the various species, and how you…
International film festival returns to Castleton University
October 15, 2015
Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. — CASTLETON — Hosted by Castleton Communications Professor Michael Talbott, Castleton University presents its Spanish-language Film Festival beginning Thursday, Oct. 15. Featuring five different films, the festival will run from Oct. 15 through 29. Showings will take place on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. in Herrick Auditorium, and are…
Save your empties for Killington bottle drive
October 15, 2015
Saturday, Oct. 17 at 9 a.m. — KILLINGTON — The KES parent group KEEPERS holds a bottle drive on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the bottom of the Killington access road, at the new Killington-Pico Area Association (a.k.a., the Killington Chamber, formerly Bill’s Country Store). Help keep local youth inspired and involved in…
Peak to Peak offers fun on the trails of Woodstock
October 15, 2015
Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — A historic golf course, childrens’ activities, a photography walk, yoga, and guided nature and history hikes are all free activities that are part of the 4th annual Peak to Peak event on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Celebrating the trails of Woodstock, this event…
Help support homeless veterans
October 15, 2015
Oct. 17-18 — CASTLETON — Come out and join the freeze-out in support of homeless veterans from 4 p.m., Oct. 17 to 11 a.m., Oct. 18 at American Legion Post 50, Route 4A, Castleton. Supporters will be sleeping outside the Post on the back lawn to shine a light on the plight of far too many Brothers…
PHS to present Ethan Allen, the Revolution and Pawlet
October 15, 2015
Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. — PAWLET — The Pawlett Historical Society is pleased to host Dick Smith on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. at the Pawlet Town Hall, located at 122 School Street in Pawlet. Smith will be talking about Ethan Allen and how his expedition to capture Fort Ticonderoga for America’s First Victory…
CCV to offer free QuickBooks workshop in Rutland
October 15, 2015
Saturday, Oct. 17 at 9 a.m. — RUTLAND — This fall, the Community College of Vermont will hold a free QuickBooks Workshop at its Rutland Academic Center. This five-week workshop will be held on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and will run from Oct. 17 to Nov. 14. The five classes are part of…
Vermont Wine Tasting and Author Talk at Stemwinder
October 15, 2015
Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. — LUDLOW — The Book Nook and Stemwinder are proud to host Todd Trzaskos, author of “Wines of Vermont: A History of Pioneer Fermentation” on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. The celebration of Vermont wines will take place at Stemwinder, 46 Depot Street, Ludlow. Trzaskos will talk about Vermont wines, several of which will be…
Love and relationships, a sacred thing
October 15, 2015
By Cal Garrison, a.k.a. Mother of the Skye This week's Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Libra Moon, with aspects that tell me the next few days are bound to be a little intense. This could get completely out of hand. We could talk about how that makes it imperative for us…
Horoscopes for October 8 – October 14, 2015
October 15, 2015
Cal Garrison (a.k.a Mother of the Skye) writes weekly horoscopes for The Mountain Times. If you would like an emailed notification sent to you weekly, sign up for the newsletter, below. Want to hear more from Mother of the Skye? Check out Mother's Celestial Inspirations Horoscopes for October 8 - October 14, 2015…
Video: Killington Oktoberfest
October 12, 2015
Great showing for this inaugural Oktoberfest that promises to continue for many years. Events guru Jeff Alexander tells us about the stein hoisting, keg bowling, brat eating and Oompah-loompahing that rounded out a spectacular fall weekend in Killington, VT. Mark your calendar for next year's Oktoberfest, the newest can't-miss summer event. Video provided by Killington…
