Saturday, May 23 at 7 p.m. — LUDLOW — Friends of Ludlow Auditorium will be introducing a new feature for area residents and visitors: square dancing. On Saturday, May 23 at 7 p.m. in the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium, representatives of the Rutland-based Cast Off 8s will present “An Introduction to Square Dancing.” The program, open to everyone…

Saturday, May 23 at 10 a.m. — BELMONT — Book lovers won’t want to miss the Mount Holly Library book sale on Saturday, May 23 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Generous donations over the winter have filled the book sale shed with over a thousand books. All genres are represented including old and recent publications. Spend some leisurely…

Saturday, May 23 at 8:30 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Audubon Vermont, Vermont Coverts and the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park are teaming up to offer a guided walking tour of bird-friendly forestry work on Saturday, May 23 from 8:30-11 a.m. This Working Woodlands Workshop, Forestry for the Birds, is an informative, hands-on workshop for the woodland enthusiasts being…

Saturday, May 23 at 9 a.m. — PROCTOR — The Union Church of Proctor will hold an open house on Saturday, May 23, in conjunction with the Vermont Marble Museum’s grand opening the same day. The sanctuary and parish house will be open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. with the public invited to view the church’s architectural features…

May 23 and 24 at 10 a.m. — RUTLAND — The ARC Rutland Area supported AKtion Club of Rutland County, a Kiwanis family member, is holding a food drive on Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Walmart. The AKtion Club has just donated over $300 of pet food to local food…

Wednesday, May 27 at 5:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — Since 2000, the demand for treatment for opioid addiction in Vermont has increased more than 700 percent. With tackling substance abuse an identified priority by Governor Peter Shumlin, how are we doing in the greater Rutland community? Dr. W. Gordon Frankle, Medical Director of Rutland Regional Medical Center’s…

Saturday, May 30 at 9 a.m. — CASTLETON — A free seminar for landowners entitled “Understanding Farm Bill Programs for Forestry and Wildlife Management” will be offered on Saturday, May 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Education Center at Kehoe Conservation Camp in Castleton. The seminar is offered by the Vermont Agency of Natural…

Wednesday, May 27 at 7:30 p.m. — PITTSFIELD — Students of pianist Marilyn Taggart will give a concert on Wednesday, May 27 at 7:30 p.m. at The Barn at Riverside Farm, on Route 100 in Pittsfield. The concert is free and open to the public. Parents and children interested in piano study are encouraged to attend the…

Wednesday, May 27 at 4:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — BROC-Community Action in Southwestern Vermont invites the public to celebrate its 50th birthday. On Wednesday, May 27 join the birthday bash from 4:30-7 p.m. at the facility located at 45 Union Street in Rutland. This is a free event and will include food, drinks, children’s activities and entertainment for all…

Kristine Lilly Monday, May 18 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — On Monday, May 18, Vermont Orthopedic Clinic and Summit Futbol Club present two-time World Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Kristine Lilly on stage at the Paramount Theatre at 30 Center Street in Rutland. Kristine had over 350 appearances for the U.S. team and 130…

Courtesy of SAM Rob Megnin, Dave Beckwith, Mike Solimano, and NSAA President Michael Berry are shown with the Conversion Cup awarded to Killington Resort. Recognized for innovative instruction for first-timers By Karen D. Lorentz KILLINGTON--The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) presented Killington Resort with the 2015 Conversion Cup Challenge award on May 5 at the…

A stray bullet from a high power rifle can extend over 2.5 miles; up to 1 mile for a .22 rim-fire rifle. A stray bullet killed an unsuspecting Vermonter in his home in 2008. Joseph McCarthy, of Essex. was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the stray-bullet death of a St. Michael's College professor and neighbor…

Submitted Photo one: "The Interior of Dreams" By Martin VanBuren Photo two: "Twenty-Five Shades of Grey" by Allison Naccarato Photo three:"Untitled" by Lydia Queredo Photo four:"Untitled" by Rachel Surrell Students from Poultney, Springfield, Windsor, Quechee, Weston awarded On Monday, May 11, U.S. Rep. Peter Welch hosted the 34th Annual Congressional Art Competition for high school…

As of 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, the Commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation has removed the statewide ban on burning permits for all Vermont counties except Bennington and Windham, which will remain in effect. The original ban was issued May 5. Widespread soaking rain over the last two days and signifiant leaf-out greening of the…

Courtesy of Castleton State College Elementary Education graduate Meghan Susslin, of St. Albans, Vt. shakes a congratulatory hand during the commencement celebration, Saturday, May 9. CASTLETON — The largest class in Castleton College history passed across the stage at its 228th commencement ceremony on Saturday, bringing to close the 2014-15 academic year. Tim Donovan, former Chancellor…