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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