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Something for everyone at Wells giant teacup auction
April 29, 2015
Friday, May 1 at 5:45 p.m. — WELLS — The Wells United Methodist Church Ladies Aid presents a giant teacup auction on Friday, May 1. Viewing and bidding starts at 5:45 p.m. with drawings starting at 6:45 p.m. There will be hundreds of items! On 25 tables of collectibles will be items including jewelry, knick knacks, household,…
CCCA celebrates ten years and invites public on nature walk
April 29, 2015
Saturday, May 2 at 6 p.m. — CAVENDISH — The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association is celebrating ten years of service to Cavendish and to commemorate the anniversary the organization will throw a party for the town. On Saturday, May 2 at 6 p.m. at the Proctorsville firehouse the group will host a free pasta dinner for…
Freelance Family Singers sing into spring with seasonal concert
April 29, 2015
Saturday, May 2 at 7 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Spring into the joy of the long awaited season by attending the annual family friendly Freelance Family Singers Spring Concert. On Saturday May 2 at 7 p.m. and on Sunday May 3 at 3 p.m., the chorus, directed by Ellen Satterthwaite, will perform at Woodstock's First Congregational Church,…
Vermont Philharmonic Orchestra graces Chandler Music Hall
April 29, 2015
Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. — RANDOLPH — The Vermont Philharmonic brings their annual spring concert to the Chandler Music Hall stage on Saturday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m. This year's exciting program focuses on Russian masterpieces and features pianist Diane Huling with a performance of one of Sergei Rachmaninoff's most enduringly popular pieces, his Piano…
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…
