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Chaffee hosts Kentucky Derby fundraiser and awareness event
April 29, 2015
Saturday, May 2 at 4:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — And they’re off! Chaffee Art Center hosts a Kentucky Derby Fundraiser on Saturday, May 2 from 4:30-7 p.m. at Southside Steakhouse, 170 South Main Street in Rutland. The goal of the event is to raise funds and awareness for the area 501(c)(3) nonprofit Chaffee Art Center. Watch the…
Make a gift for mom for Mother’s Day
April 29, 2015
Saturday, May 2 at 10 a.m. — RUTLAND — The Breast Care Program at Rutland Regional Medical Center will be hosting a Mother’s Day Gift craft event. The event, Saturday, May 2 begins at 10 a.m. ending around 1 p.m. at the indoor farmers market on 251 West Street in Rutland. All supplies needed for the arts…
Proctor announces Green Up Day activities
April 29, 2015
Saturday, May 2 at 8 a.m. — PROCTOR — In Proctor, the Green Up Day Committee will be distributing Green Up trash bags at the Library from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Bags will also be available at the Town Office for anyone that wants to get an earlier start. The Highway Department will pick up roadside bags between…
Green Up Killington — all 44 miles of it!
April 29, 2015
Saturday, May 2 — KILLINGTON — The Green Up bags have arrived at the Killington Town Hall and you may begin the cleanup of our 44 miles of roadsides right now. Although the designated Green Up day is Saturday, May 2, it is important to get all the roadside litter picked up before the wildflowers and…
GMP hosts third Open House at Rutland Energy Innovation Center
April 29, 2015
Saturday, May 2 at 9 a.m. — RUTLAND — Green Mountain Power is pleased to invite customers to an open house at its Energy Innovation Center (EIC) in Downtown Rutland on Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn about GMP’s line of comprehensive energy efficient products and services that will empower customers to take control of…
Chalk the walk at sidewalk art festival
April 29, 2015
Saturday, May 2 at 10 a.m. — RUTLAND — Back for the second year, Hands On Minds On Children’s Art Studio is hosting a sidewalk chalk art festival at the Godnick Adult Center, 1 Deer Street on Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This year’s theme is the sun. Grab some friends or come make new…
Honoring the ideals of America: Loyalty Day Parade
April 29, 2015
Sunday, May 3 — One of Rutland’s most noteworthy annual events, the 52nd annual Loyalty Day parade will be held on Sunday, May 3 at 2 p.m. in downtown Rutland, sponsored by Rutland County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 648. Loyalty Day grew out of a VFW campaign to counter the labor movement’s celebration of strikes…
Manage chronic illness with free Healthier Living Workshop
April 29, 2015
Monday, May 4 at 1:30 p.m. — PITTSFORD — Managing a chronic condition can be full of challenges. Rutland Regional Medical Center’s Healthier Living Workshops have helped many with diabetes, asthma, heart disease, obesity, chronic pain and other issues overcome the challenges of chronic illness. Healthier Living Workshops are free six-week sessions starting Monday, May 4 at…
RAFFL hosts free movie as a thank you for supporters of local food and farms
April 29, 2015
Wednesday, May 6 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — The greater Rutland community demonstrates its support of local food, local farms, and local businesses in many ways. Area farmers’ markets are bustling, farms routinely sell out of their available CSA Farm Shares, more and more restaurants use local ingredients, and the community is increasingly able to buy…
Spring farm programs for pre-schoolers begin at Billings Farm
April 29, 2015
Wednesday, May 6 at 9 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum announces its popular farm programs for pre-school children, ages 3 and up. “Programs for Preschoolers” will be offered Wednesday mornings in May, from 9-10:30 a.m. Each program will feature a story, visit to the farm, hands-on activity, and snack. The cost is $3 per person for…
First Wednesdays lecture digs into the buildings of Rutland
April 29, 2015
Wednesday, May 6 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — Architectural historian Curtis B. Johnson will illustrate the richness of Rutland’s architecture in a talk at the Rutland Free Library on May 6 at 7 p.m. His talk, “The Buildings of Rutland,” is part of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays lecture series and is free and open to…
Outdoor muralists wanted to beautify Rutland city
April 29, 2015
Wednesday, May 6 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — The application deadline for artist submissions to be a part of Chaffee’s outdoor muralists is May 6 by 6 p.m. The theme is “Year of Love.” Sharing art in the community is one way to share love with residents and visitors to Rutland city. Chaffee is looking to…
Video: Killington Resort Opening Day
November 5, 2014
Nov. 3rd 2014, an outrageous blue sky and warm sun to keep the snow just right, kicked off the winter sports season at Killington Resort. The crowd patiently waiting at the K1 gondola were greeted by both Pres Smith & Mike Solimano. Once to the top it was a short hike along the new ramp…
VIDEO: Spartan World Championships 2014
September 30, 2014
The sights and sounds of the 2014 Spartan World Championships. Featuring clips from the elite press conference, interviews with spartans and obstacles from around the course. Video by Bobby Lanctot Music by Pink Floyd, One Slip