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Hubbardton offers special programs, June 13-14
June 11, 2015
June 13-14 — HUBBARDTON — The Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site in Hubbardton offers two special programs for Vermont Days Weekend, June 13 and 14, when admission to all Vermont State Historic Sites and day use State Parks is free. On Saturday, June 13 from 1-3 p.m., children and the young at heart are invited to create…
Raffle to support Rutland County Women’s Network & Shelter
June 11, 2015
Saturday, June 13 at 11 a.m. — CASTLETON — The Rutland County Women’s Network & Shelter (RCWNS) is hosting a Basket Raffle at the Castleton American Legion, Route 4A, on Saturday, June 13 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Proceeds from this event will support RCWNS’s ongoing work to assist survivors of domestic and sexual violence. The cost for…
Jackson Gore Summer Music Series begins
June 11, 2015
Friday, June 12 — LUDLOW — Okemo Mountain Resort kicks off summer with the return of the Jackson Gore Summer Music Series. Named a 2015 Best Of New England Editor’s Pick by Yankee Magazine, free concerts are scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. most Friday nights throughout the summer starting June 12. Local favorite, Rick Redington &…
Crowley Brothers’ Road Race returns to Rutland for 39th year
June 11, 2015
June 13-14 — RUTLAND — It’s back and better than ever! The 39th Annual Crowley Brothers’ Memorial 10K, Vermont State Championship: the best and oldest 10K in New England takes to the roads of Rutland County on June 14. This year, olympian Bill Rodgers returns for his eighth year running, along with “Marathon Woman” Kathrine Switzer. This…
Find a gem for Dad at book sale
June 11, 2015
Saturday, June 13 at 10 a.m. — CASTLETON — The Castleton Community Center will be hosting a “Books Are Fun” event on Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This unique book and gift fair provides a great opportunity to shop for Father’s Day gifts or to find cookbooks, children’s reading and learning materials or…
Paramount Theatre to broadcast the FIFA Women’s World Cup
June 11, 2015
Tuesday, June 16 at 8 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Paramount Theatre will be broadcasting, free of charge, the first two matches of this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup Tournament. The first broadcast was shown on Monday, June 8, USA v. Australia. The second match will be broadcast on Tuesday, June 16, USA v. Nigeria at 8…
Horoscopes for June 4 – June 10, 2015
June 11, 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 June 4 - June 10, 2015…
Montreal ensemble HuDost perform eclectic blend at Woodstock chapel
June 10, 2015
Sunday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Pentangle Arts is thrilled to co-present with the North Universalist Chapel Society, the neo-folk, world-rock ensemble HuDost on Sunday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the North Universalist Chapel in Woodstock. The band’s core members are Moksha Sommer and Jemal Wade Hines, a married couple who share a…
Program helps schools fight back against cancer
June 10, 2015
Wednesday, June 17 — POULTNEY — On Wednesday, June 17, Poultney Elementary School is participating in the Relay Field Day™program created by the American Cancer Society. The flexible program combines cancer education, physical activity, and fundraising through turnkey tools and resources for teachers and administrators. It’s all part of the Society’s signature activity, the “Relay For Life”…
Artist in Residence Stephen Schaum gives talk at Carving Studio and Sculpture Center
June 10, 2015
Wednesday, June 17 at 7 p.m. — WEST RUTLAND — The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center hosts New York sculptor Stephen Schaum as Artist in Residence during the month of June. Schaum studied at New York University, The Royal University College of Art in Stockholm, Sweden and Harvard University. His multi-media work incorporates neuroaesthetics, philosophy, algorithmic processes,…
Carving Studio offers summer camps during July
June 10, 2015
WEST RUTLAND — The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center is offering two upcoming summer camps: “The Sky Is Not The Limit” for ages 6-8 and “Props!” for ages 9-12. “The Sky Is Not The Limit!” is an exploration in art inspired by winged beasts, tales of the air, and space travel. Ages 6-8 are welcomed to…
Castleton presents 20th Annual Summer Concert Series, welcoming notable bands from across the state
June 10, 2015
Tuesday, June 16 at 7 p.m. — CASTLETON — Castleton College is pleased to present the 20th Annual Castleton Summer Concert Series running June 16 through Aug. 11 at the Castleton Pavilion. The Castleton Summer Concert Series features a premier lineup of local bands that are set to take center stage all summer long. Continued every Tuesday evening…
Double trouble
June 10, 2015
By Dom Cioffi Margreet Zelle knew how to get attention. Born into an affluent family in the Netherlands in the latter 1800s, Margreet was accustomed to the finer things that wealth and privilege had to offer. However, when her father’s oil investments busted, young Margreet felt the immediate sting of poverty. With her mother dying…
Coach’s corner: Etiquette
June 10, 2015
By Kyle Finneron Welcome to the gym. This may be your first time in the weight room or you may be a seasoned pro. Unfortunately, people tend to forget that the gym and the weight room are shared spaces. This being said, there are a few unspoken rules of proper gym etiquette. Let me explain:…
Participant reflections, week 2
June 10, 2015
Barb Wood I’ve really started to hit a groove. I am trying to work out four or five nights a week. When I can’t make it to the gym, I try to pick up the pace wherever I might be. I wear a Fitbit that tracks my steps. Today, I hit 11,000 steps just working around my…
