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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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 — 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…

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…

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…

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 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…

Courtesy of KMS KILLINGTON – On Saturday, May 2, towns across Vermont participated in the 45th annual Green Up Day event. In Killington, volunteers helped to clean up litter from the town’s 44 miles of roadways. Killington Mountain School student-athletes, faculty and staff did their part to help for several hours this past Thursday, cleaning…

BERNIE SANDERS Don’t laugh. It’s no joke, this Bernie Sanders-for-president business. It is serious politics, serious enough to change the Democratic Party and the national conversation. If it has not already done so. Here’s the thing to remember about presidential nominating contests: the process creates its own dynamic. But the process cannot begin until there is…

Courtesy The Mountain Times archives By Polly Lynn RUTLAND — This Saturday, May 9, the Rutland Downtown Farmers’ Market returns to its outdoor location. Along with sunshine and warm temperatures (finally!) the move from the indoor location on 251 West Street to Depot Park is a sure sign that summer is here. The outdoor farmers…

By Sally Curtis Bob Hooker speaks to Killington Arts Guild members about his unique, and often experimental techniques creating art at a recent gathering at the Killington Gallery. By Gerrie Russell The April meeting of the Southern Vermont Chapter of American Pen Women was recently held at the Art Gallery located above Base Camp Outfitters…