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Live in HD from the 92nd street “Y” speaker series presents David Axelrod

May 28, 2015
Courtesy of Paramount Theatre David Alerod Wednesday, June 3 — RUTLAND — The Paramount Theatre continues their third live in HD programming initiative: LIVE in HD from the 92nd Street “Y” Speakers Series and the second half of the LIVE in HD from the NATIONAL THEATRE Series.  In a commitment to the continued exploration of…

Breathe it in! Vermont State Parks Open for the Season

May 28, 2015
As the unofficial start to the summer season, Memorial Day Weekend marks the re-opening of Vermont’s legendary state parks. Vermont’s 52 state parks offer a wide variety of day use activities (such as boating, swimming, fishing, picnicking and hiking) and camping experiences, including drive-in camp sites, lean-to’s, cabins, cottages, remote campsites, group camping areas, and…

State historic sites open in grand style

May 28, 2015
Rare first lady gowns on display in Plymouth; sites statewide plan exhibits Elegant and sophisticated, First Lady Grace Coolidge offered a couture counterpoint to the more flamboyant flapper style of the Roaring Twenties. A new collection of her gowns, jewelry, and elaborate accessories will be on temporary display beginning May 23 when the President Calvin…

Vermont’s only National Park opens for its 18th summer season

May 28, 2015
WOODSTOCK — Vermont’s only National Park, Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park began its 18th summer season on Saturday, May 23. The park, set in the lovely pastoral surroundings of Woodstock, tells the story of the beginning of the American conservation movement through the lens of a triptych of three unique families (George Perkins Marsh, Frederick Billings,…

RRMC presents Girls on the Run Vermont 5K

May 28, 2015
Saturday, May 30 — RUTLAND —Girls on the Run Vermont announces its annual Central VT 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 30 at 10 a.m. at Vermont State Fairgrounds. This celebratory event is the culmination of GOTRVT’s 12-week afterschool program for 3rd to 8th grade girls, open to anyone who wishes to participate or spectate. This…

Forget the fluff: finances for real life smart investing workshop

May 28, 2015
Thursday, May 28 — RUTLAND — NeighborWorks and Castleton Downtown will host a free workshop on smart investing as part of their “Forget the Fluff: Finances for Real Life” series. The workshop will be Thursday, May 28, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Castleton Downtown in the Opera House on Merchants Row in Rutland. An expert from…

Warblers, Woods and Watersheds workshop keeps tabs on ecological conditions

May 28, 2015
Saturday, May 30 — WOODSTOCK — A working woodlands workshop titled “Warblers, Woods and Watersheds,” will be held Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to 12-noon at the Prosper Road trailhead in Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, in Woodstock, Vt. May’s theme is “Bud Burst and Bird Song” and it will focus on tracking the park’s…

Call to amateur photographers for Chaffee’s contest

May 28, 2015
Saturday, May 30 — RUTLAND — Saturday, May 30 at 6 p.m. is the submission deadline for the annual amateur photographers photo contest. This year, photographers were asked to capture what they see as love, it could feature people, wildlife, or landscapes. All submissions must fit the theme of “images of love.” All are welcome…

Build a strong financial life with free workshop

May 28, 2015
Saturday, May 30 — RUTLAND — This Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. NeighborWorks is hosting a free financial capabilities class. The class will be held in the NeighborWorks’ Community Room at 110 Marble Street in West Rutland. People of all walks of life benefit from informed financial management. Take charge and starting building…

Energy Innovation Center offers discussion about forests as fuel

May 28, 2015
Exploring the past, present and future of biomass energy in Vermont Tuesday, June 2 — RUTLAND – GMP is hosting a discussion about Vermont’s leadership in biomass energy and the outlook for its future at the GMP College Connections lecture series, Tuesday, June 2, at the Energy Innovation Center in downtown Rutland. The free public…

Horoscopes for May 21 – May 27, 2015

May 28, 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.         Horoscopes for May 21 - May 27, 2015 Aries March 21 - April 20 Multiple aspects have set your world…

Bernie’s campaign kick-off

May 28, 2015
By ANGELO LYNN BURLINGTON — “BERRR-NIE, BERRR-NIE, BERRR-NIE,” roared the enthusiastic, hometown crowd of 5,000 supporters as Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., took the stage late Tuesday afternoon, May 26, at Burlington’s Waterfront Park to kick-off his presidential campaign. In his trademark style gesturing with his thumb and forefinger pinched together and dramatically jabbing the air…

Trail of the week: Rembrant’s Brush

May 27, 2015
Map courtesy of mtbproject.com By Tony Accurso “Rembrant’s Brush” is a flowing trail at Pine Hill Park in Rutland. It sort of declines in elevation, enabling one to maintain speed with minimal pedaling. This trail suits all abilities, from beginner to expert, and contains small water bars, berms and dips, which allow a biker to “pop”…

Graeme Price named to British National Alpine Team

May 27, 2015
Courtesy of KMS Graeme Price KILLINGTON — Killington Mountain School Alpine athlete, Graeme Price was recently named to the 2015-2016 British National Alpine Team, based on the strength of his results this past season. Graeme Price came to KMS from Argyll, Scotland. Price, along with two other new athletes to the team, will join the…

KMS Freestyle Program Director Glenn Eddy tapped to coach moguls for U.S. Ski Team

May 27, 2015
Matt Gnoza take over as the U.S Ski Team’s Head Mogul Coach KILLINGTON — Killington Mountain School’s Freestyle Program Director Glenn Eddy has been named the U.S. Ski Team’s Moguls C Team Head Coach. Eddy is a Killington program and KMS alum. He was one of the pioneers of Freestyle at Killington, and skied World Cup…