Submitted Ramones of Comedy Friday, July 3 at 8 p.m. — BRIDGEWATER — Unrestrained laughter — that is what lighthearted folks can expect to experience at Woolen Mill Comedy Club in Bridgewater on the evening of Friday, July 3. That night, a merry band of funny fellows, the Ramones of Comedy will be in the house. Ramones of…

Courtesy of Stoney Roberts Demolition Derby Drivers pile up the way only demolition derby can, as they vie for “last engine running.” Saturday July 4 — RUTLAND —July 4 is a smashing good time in Rutland, as events hit the Vermont State Fairgrounds during the Saturday holiday this year for Summer Smash 2015. From 9 a.m.-4…

Courtesy of Town of Woodstock Fireworks light up the sky above Woodstock’s Union Arena Community Center. Saturday, July 4 — WOODSTOCK — Celebrate Saturday, July 4 in Woodstock – rain or shine!  Festivities begin early, with the 39th Annual John Langhans 7.1 Green Mile Road Race, Team Challenge & Kids Fun Run sponsored by The Spectrum Teen…

Courtesy of VINS This eagle sculpture created by artist Wendy Klemperer will be dedicated to VINS in memory of Ernest “Babe” Ciardelli, on July 4. Saturday, July 4 at 10 a.m. — QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science will celebrate Independence Day with Bald Eagle Day on Saturday, July 4. Explore the national symbol and…

Courtesy of Okemo Mountain Resort A hot dog eating contest is part of the fun at Okemo’s Great American Party, a celebration of Independence Day. Saturday, July 4 at 12 p.m. — LUDLOW, Vt. – Okemo Mountain Resort will celebrate Independence Day, July 4, with the return of the Great American Party presented by Kelley Powersports.…

Courtesy of Vermont GIA A student-created parade is led down Main Street in Castleton, displaying their hard work from the week prior. Saturday, July 4 at 10:30 a.m. — CASTLETON — The Vermont Governor’s Institute on the Arts celebrates its 32nd year on July 4 as it presents a student-created samba parade to the community of Castleton.…

Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum Photo One: Youngsters partake in patriotic presidential silhouette-making at Billings Farm & Museum. Photo Two: The sack race competitions are always a favorite activity to muster up giggles at Billings Farm & Museum’s Independence Day celebration. Saturday, July 4 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Celebrate Billings Farm & Museum’s “Old…

Courtesy of Chaffee Art Center Cynthia Rosen July 5-7 — RUTLAND — Chaffee Art Center offers a plain air workshop with Cynthia Rosen from Friday, July 5 through Sunday, July 7. Classes run from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. This workshop will provide instruction on location in three different sites in beautiful Vermont. Students will create…

Courtesy of CCCA Chris Kleeman Wednesday, July 8 at 6 p.m. — PROCTORSVILLE — On Wednesday, July 8 at 6 p.m. the Vermont based master blues singer and legendary song stylist Chris Kleeman will perform at the Cavendish summer music series on the green in Proctorsville. A performer of great energy and focus, Kleeman provides a unique…

Thursday, July 2 at 7 p.m. — FAIR HAVEN — Fair Haven Concerts in the Park welcomes back the award winning Spurs USA on Thursday evening, July 2. This fourth in the series of 10 concerts will showcase this talented group that  performs both traditional country western and western swing. Spurs USA plays everything country, including the music…

July 3-5 — TUNBRIDGE — Vermont Morgan Horse Association is pleased to continue its annual tradition of celebrating the versatility of America's original breed of horse - the Morgan Horse - during Vermont Morgan Heritage Days. For over 150 years, Vermont fairs have celebrated this unique and hardy horse, so representative of the rugged land in which…

Friday, July 3 — KILLINGTON — Killington Resort, a four season destination, kicked off its 2015 summer season on Friday, June 26 with a host of new attractions at the Snowshed Adventure Center, ranging from Segway tours to a four-story ropes course, complemented by tried-and-true summer alpine activities like hiking, mountain biking and disc golf. On Friday, July…

Friday, July 3 at 6 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — On Friday, July 3 beginning at 6 p.m., Congregation Shir Shalom will be treated to a very special evening of song with cantor Jack Mendelson and his wife, cantor Fredda Rakusin Mendelson. Star of the film “A Cantor’s Tale,” Jack has been described as a documentary filmmaker’s dream…jovial,…

July 3-4 — BRANDON — The Town of Brandon knows how to celebrate! For the Independence Day weekend, all activities and events are free. The fun begins Friday at 6 p.m. in Central Park when the band Distant Thunder begins heating up the night with classic rock, blues and country music. Then, at 7 p.m., the DJ…

Saturday, July 4 — PLYMOUTH NOTCH — On Saturday, July 4, the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation will celebrate the birth of the nation as well as its thirtieth president, Calvin Coolidge. Coolidge is the only U.S. president born on Independence Day, and July 4 has been commemorated at his birthplace in Plymouth Notch for many decades.…