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Erika Lawlor Schmidt to be featured at Castleton Downtown Gallery

May 13, 2015
Friday, May 15 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Castleton Downtown Gallery in Rutland will feature the works of Vermont artist Erika Lawlor Schmidt running from May 6 - June 6, with an artist reception scheduled for Friday, May 15 at 6 p.m. The Castleton Downtown Gallery is located on Center Street Alley in Rutland and…

Area’s top musical students perform “The Next Generation” at Chandler

May 13, 2015
Friday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. — RANDOLPH — On Friday evening, May 15, 24 young classical musicians from high schools and home schools all over Vermont and the Upper Valley will showcase their performing artistry in Chandler's now seventh annual NPR "From the Top" look-alike program, “The Next Generation.”  The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at…

Carving Studio and Sculpture Center opens Annual Members’ Exhibition

May 13, 2015
Saturday, May 16 at 5 p.m. — WEST RUTLAND — The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center announces the opening reception for the Annual Members’ Exhibition on Saturday, May 16 from 5-7 p.m. All members of the non-profit arts education organization have the opportunity to show their work in this popular exhibition in the CSSC Gallery at 636…

RRMC hosts Green Mountain Gala to benefit Palliative Care Program

May 13, 2015
Saturday, May 16 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — Rutland Regional Medical Center will host the Green Mountain Gala on Saturday, May 16 at 6 p.m. at the Castleton Pavilion at Castleton College. The event promises to be a fun experience for attendees with unique Vermont themed appetizers and dinner prepared by chef Rob MacFarlane and dancing…

Recycled goods help homeless pets in yard sale fundraiser

May 13, 2015
Saturday, May 16 at 9 a.m. — PITTSFORD — The Rutland County Humane Society will hold a yard sale to benefit the homeless animals at the shelter, 765 Stevens Road in Pittsford, on Saturday, May 16. The sale will run from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. No early birds! As a bonus, a bake sale will run concurrently. All…

Bow Thayer gives benefit concert for historic Pierce Hall

May 13, 2015
Saturday, May 16 ay 7:30 p.m. — ROCHESTER — On Saturday, May 16 the Bow Thayer benefit concert for historic Pierce Hall will take place starting at 7:30 p.m., at Pierce Hall Community Center on Main Street in Rochester. This event will benefit the restoration project of Pierce Hall Community Center, Inc., a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization serving…

Annual Wallingford Bike Safety Day rides again

May 13, 2015
Saturday, May 16 at 10 a.m. — WALLINGFORD — On Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., the 17th annual Wallingford Community Bike Safety Day will be held at the Wallingford Elementary School. This event has something for all ages, from free helmet fitting to an obstacle course, from bike safety inspections to 9-1-1 rescue vehicles and…

Kids, bring your wheels to bike rodeo at Giorgetti

May 13, 2015
Sunday, May 17 at 1 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Rutland Kiwanis Club, Killington/Pico Cycling Club and the Rutland Recreation and Parks Department will be hosting a bike safety day for children up to age 13 on Sunday, May 17 from 1-4 p.m. at Giorgetti Park. A parent or guardian must accompany the child. There will be…

Red Knights lead motorcycle ride; includes blessing and BBQ

May 13, 2015
Sunday, May 17 — RUTLAND — The Red Knights (Firefighters) Motorcycle Club (Vermont Chapter 3) and All Saints' Anglican Church present the 2nd annual Motorcycle Blessing and BBQ at the Vermont Police Academy on Sunday, May 17. The day begins with a one hour scenic ride lead by Rutland County Sheriff Steve Benard and Road Guards from RKMCVT3.…

BarnArts has 5k and 10k options for annual fundraising race/walk

May 13, 2015
Sunday, May 17 at 10:30 a.m. — BARNARD — Both 5k and 10k options are available to racers (walkers and runners) participating in BarnArts Center for the Arts’ second annual “Race Around the Lake” on Sunday, May 17, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Silver Lake State Park in Barnard. Over 120 racers participated in last year’s inaugural…

Rutland Youth Theatre presents “Mulan, Jr.” and holds open auditions

May 13, 2015
RUTLAND — Rutland Youth Theatre presents Disney’s “Mulan, Jr. - the Musical” at the Paramount Theatre on Friday,  May 15 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 16 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Defying the village matchmaker, Mulan takes up arms and disguises as a boy in order to spare her father from having to…

Lower your stress the write way

May 13, 2015
Thursday, May 21 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — Join Joanna Tebbs Young, MA-TLA, a certified instructor through the Center for Journal Therapy, for a free writing workshop on Thursday, May 21 from 6-7:30 p.m. Joanna will coach participants through simple writing and doodling exercises that will help participants manage stress and long-term worry. Participation requires neither…

Paramount screens encore broadcast with Alan Alda and Jane Pauley

May 13, 2015
Wednesday, May 20 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Paramount Theatre screens the encore broadcast from The 92nd St. Y in New York City, “When Your Life is on Fire - What Would You Save?” with Alan Alda and Jane Pauley. What would you save if your house was on fire and it contained not only…

Saints make first USCAA World Series appearance May 13

May 12, 2015
The Fighting Saints make their USCAA National Tournament – also dubbed the Small College World Series – debut Wednesday, May 13 against Tennessee Temple University at War Memorial Stadium in Hampton, Va. College of St. Joseph enters the double elimination tournament as the sixth seed, and will play until they lose twice or win the…

Biggest Loser RunWalk

May 11, 2015
Biggest Loser RunWalk Half Marathon/5K/Kids Fit Fun Run- Killington, VT 2016 dates to be announced The Biggest Loser RunWalk Killington Half Marathon/5K courses each have a twist! Participants run/walk down the mountain, then take the ski lift back up and continue along with breathtaking views of Killington Peak, the second highest peak in Vermont. The…