Graphic Novel Book Club for Kids
3-4 p.m. Norman Williams Public Library 10 The Green, Woodstock. Free. Learn about new graphic novels, talk about your favorites, and maybe create your own. normanwilliams.org, 802-457-2295Acoustic
Jam Session
6:30 p.m. ArtisTree, 2095 Pomfret Road, So. Pomfret. Free, donation optional. Bring your instrument and some tunes, take turns playing in a friendly circle led by Kelly Rosenthal of Rose Hip Jam. Not an open mic. artistreevt.org/artistree-events
RSVP Bone Builders
9-10 a.m. Wednesdays. Godnick Adult Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. Free. Full, waitlisted. Contact Retired Senior Volunteers (RSVP) at 802-774-8680 for a callback.
S.E.A.T. Exercises
9-10 a.m. Wednesdays. Godnick Adult Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. $6 per individual class or $5 per class when paying for the whole month upfront. A brand-new, chair-based full body workout led by Melissa Cox, ACSM-GEI. rutlandrec.com/godnick or 802-773-1853
Senior Bone Builders
10 a.m. Wednesdays. Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Road, Killington. Free. Weights are provided. sherburnelibrary.org or 802-422-9765
Killington Active Seniors Lunch
11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Lookout Tavern, 2910 Killington Road, Killington. $5 donation towards the meal, tip is covered by local donors. For more info, call 908-783-1050.
Great Courses Curriculum
Castleton Community Center, 2108 Main St., Castleton. Noon. Wednesdays. Community Center dinner. 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Great Courses curriculum. castletoncsi.org or call 802-468-3093.
Book Club
1:30 p.m. Last Wednesday of the month. Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 Riverz Road, Killington. Free. sherburnelibrary.org or 802-422-9765
Cribbage for Adults
3-5 p.m. Wednesdays. Hartland Public Library, 153 Route 5, Hartland. Free. hartlandlibraryvt.org/calendar/ or 802-436-2473
Graphic Novel Book Club for Kids
3-4 p.m. Weekly on Wednesdays. Norman Williams Public Library 10 The Green, Woodstock. Free. Learn about new graphic novels, talk about your favorites, and maybe create your own. normanwilliams.org, 802-457-2295
Bone Builders
3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Chaffee Art Center, 16 So. Main St., Rutland. Free. Improve balance and enhance energy and wellbeing. chaffeeartcenter.org or 802-775-0356
Rutland Regional Planning Commission Final Open House
5-8 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland. Free. Your input is sought as the RRPC is gearing up to update the future of the 27-town Rutland planning district. Learn about your hometown’s needs, get your questions answered, and get a chance to win a door prize! rutlandrpc.org/plan2026
OVRCC April Mixer at Ludlow Health Center
5 p.m. Ludlow Health Center, 1 Elm St, Ludlow. Join Okemo Valley Chamber Members for an April Mixer at Ludlow Health Center. Enjoy refreshments and delicious snacks while exploring the Health Center and connecting with friends, colleagues, and members in the region. For more info, visit: uschamber.com/co/chambers/vermont/ludlow
JAM Equipment Orientation
5:30-6:15 p.m. Recurring. Junction Arts & Media, 5 S. Main St., White River Junction. Free. This is a prerequisite to borrowing any form of production equipment. RSVP one week ahead to uvjam.org/event/jam-equipment-orientation/2024-03-20/
Ballroom Dance with Patti Panebianco
Wednesdays. Stone Valley Arts, 145 E. Main St., Poultney
6-6:50 p.m. Waltz for adults
7-7:50 p.m. Cha-cha for adults
For details and cost, contact Patti Panebianco at 516-909-1686 or email pattipdance@gmail.com
Tik Tok Tech Talk for Parents, Guardians
6:30-7:30 p.m. Sharon Academy, 205 Academy Dr., Sharon. Free. Discussion about digital wellness for teens and navigating the “technological ecosystem.” Facilitated by TSA staff. 802-763-2500
Bone Builders
9 a.m. Thursdays. Gilbert Hart Library, 14 S. Main St., Wallingford. 802-446-2685
Essentrics Stretch and Strength
9-10 a.m. Thursdays. Stone Valley Arts, 145 E. Main St., Poultney. $10. No-weights, low impact workout combines principles from ballet, tai chi and physiotherapy to restore flexibility and balance. Bring a mat and water.
Advanced Line Dance
9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Godnick Adult Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. rutlandrec.com/godnick or 802-773-1853
Senior Bone Builders
10 a.m. Thursdays. Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Road, Killington. Free. Weights are provided. sherburnelibrary.org or 802-422-4323
Survivors’ Support Group
10 a.m.-Noon. Thursdays. Godnick Adult Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. Free. Flyers available at the Godnick Center or call 802-775-3232. rutlandrec.com/godnick or 802-773-1853
Art at the Chaffee: Artery
10:30 a.m.-Noon. Thursdays. Chaffee Art Center, 16 So. Main St., Rutland. Fee: $10 if you bring your own supplies, up to $20 if supplies provided. Painting in all mediums welcome. No set topic or instructor. Preregister, at chaffeeartcenter.square.site/
Ukulele Group
Noon-1 p.m. Thursdays. Chaffee Art Center, 16 So. Main St., Rutland. Free. Ages 12+. Pre-register by the Wednesday before at 802-775-0356 or at chaffeeartcenter.square.site
Winning Bird Photography on Display
Noon-6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Castleton Bank Gallery, 104 Merchants Row, Rutland. Free. Outstanding large-format photographs of bird life, winners of the National Audubon Photography Show of 2022. Ends April 27, 2024.
Play Bridge!
2-4 p.m. Thursdays. Norman Williams Public Library, 10 The Green, Woodstock. Free. Beginners are welcome to observe. normanwilliams.org, 802-457-2295
S.T.E.A.M.
3-4 p.m. Thursdays. Hartland Library, 153 Route 5, Hartland. Free. Join us for S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) craft activities. Something different every week! kids@hartlandlibraryvt.org/calendar/ or 802-436-2473
Yoga with Kellie
3:45-4:45 p.m. Thursdays. Rutland Free Library, 10 Court St., Rutland. Free. 802-773-1860
Spirituality in Recovery
4:30-5:30 p.m. Live or virtual. Rutland Jewish Center, 96 Grove St., Rutland. Rabbi Shemtov reveals 12-Step themes in the Bible that can aid in recovery. 802-773-3455
Board Game Night
5 p.m. Thursdays. Hartland Library, 153 Route 5, Hartland. Free. hartlandlibraryvt.org/calendar/ or 802-436-2473
Downtown Rutland Poetry Walk & Event
5:30 p.m. Phoenix Books, 2 Center St., Rutland. Free. A walking tour in observance of Poetry Month, with poems to read at storefronts along the way.
6:30-8 p.m. Reception at the Downtown Rutland Partnership, 28 Center St., with a reading and light refreshments. For the poems and locations, go to downtownrutland.com/poetry-downtown-rutland.
Gardening with Charlie Nardozzi
7 p.m. Fair Haven Free Library, 107 N. Main St., Fair Haven. Free. Charlie Nardozzi, nationally recognized writer and speaker on gardening, will discuss ecological gardening and companion planting.
Open Mic Night
7 p.m. Most Fridays. ArtisTree, 2095 Pomfret Road, So. Pomfret. Free, donation optional. artistreevt.org/artistree-events
Vintage Market Days
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Vermont State Fairgrounds, 175 So. Main St., Rutland. General admission $15, children 12 & under free. “Upscale vintage-inspired” merchandise of all kinds and eras, plus home & garden. vintagemarketdays.com
Baby Animal Day at Billings!
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Billings Farm & Museum, 69 Old River Road, Woodstock. Members free, general admission $12-$19. Calves, piglets and lambs, bunnies, chicks and goat kids! Meet the museum’s animal ambassadors up close and learn about them. National Park rangers will also talk about baby animals in the wild, with trail camera footage. Sheep shearing demonstrations, crafts, wagon rides, and story time with a farm friend. Enjoy delicious food truck fare and ice cream from the onsite scoop shop. More info and tix at billingsfarm.org/events/baby-farm-animal-celebration-2024/
Copper Cuff Bracelet Make-N-Take, 2nd session
10 a.m.-Noon. The MINT, 112 Quality Lane,
Rutland. Members $60, not-yet-members $75. Forming, texturing and annealing with a gas torch. Wear gloves and tie back long hair. To register: rutlandmint.org/event-5661784/Registration
Lego Club
10-11 a.m. Saturdays. Gilbert Hart Library, 14 S.
Main St., Wallingford. 802-446-2685
Jeanette Fournier: Exhibit of Watercolors
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Daily to April 30. Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Nature’s Way, Quechee. Portraits of birds and wildlife meticulously illustrated as they appear in nature. info@vinsweb.org or 802-359-9000
The Vermont Winter Farmers’ Market
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Howe Center, Suite 92, 1 Scale Ave. (off Strongs Avenue), Rutland. Free. One of the largest farmers’ markets in the state and the first to operate year round. Watch for outdoor opening date. vtfarmersmarket.org
Running for Prevention 5k
9:30 a.m. check-in, 11 a.m. start. Rutland County Parent Child Center (RCPCC), 61 Pleasant St., Rutland. $30 ages 13+, 12 and under free. Parent Child Centers are at the forefront of prevention efforts with vulnerable families, reducing the risk of child abuse and neglect. There will be fire trucks, food trucks, a bounce house, community resources, and much more. rcpcc.org
Imagination Library program
11 a.m.-Noon. Rutland Free Library, 10 Court St., Rutland. Free. Duncan McDougall, founder of the Vermont Children’s Literacy Foundation will entertain with creative storytelling and music. Refreshments will be served. Contact organizer Peg Bolgioni, 353-3696 or pegb0915@gmail.com
Rutland Railway Museum & Model Club
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. 79 Depot Lane, Center Rutland. Free. Maintained by the Rutland Railway Association, Inc., the historic depot is now a museum that houses an operating HO scale model railroad setup and displays hundreds of rare or antique model trains, photographs, signs and memorabilia saved from an earlier time, including the former Rutland Railroad Caboose #45. rutlandrailway.org
50th Annual Bridgewater Raft Race
11 a.m. signup, noon start. Starting line: Bridgewater Corners bridge on Route 100-A, just off Route 4 by the general store & post office in Bridgewater. Finish line: Bridgewater Mill in Bridgewater Center, 3 miles downstream. A hilarious, only-in-Vermont event. Rafts must be homemade. Life jackets recommended. No dogs, no alcohol. woodstockvt.com/the-town/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-bridgewater-raft-race THIS LINK DOESN’T WORK ERROR 1000, something about Cloudflare
Art at the Chaffee: Drop ‘N’ Paint
Noon-2 p.m. Saturdays. Chaffee Art Center, 16 So. Main St., Rutland. $25 per person, instructor help optional for a fee. All ages. Supplies and images to paint are provided. Must pre-register by Friday noon at: chaffeeartcenter.square.site/ or 802-775-0356
Art Exhibit
1-3 p.m. Through April 30. Norman Williams Public Library, 10 The Green, Woodstock. Free. An exhibition of new work by Jason Mills, who melds images from his other works to reveal “Similarities and Differences.” normanwilliams.org, 802-457-2295
‘Lungs’
2 p.m., 7 p.m. Grange Theatre, ArtisTree Community Arts Center, 2095 Pomfret Road, S. Pomfret. Adults $20, seniors 62+ $15. A drama about a couple contemplating bringing a child into today’s world. 90 minutes run time. Tix: bit.ly/lungs24
Botanical Illustration
2-4 p.m. Hartland Public Library, 153 US-5, Hartland. Free. Hartland resident Chiho Kaneko shares her expertise.
Great Chili Cook-Off & Show
6 p.m. Main Street Museum, 58 Bridge St., White River Junction. Free;
$10 entry fee. Corn muffins, honey butter, bowls, napkins, spoons, tables and power strips for keeping the chili warm for attendees to consume. Music follows with 89N with special guests Chicken Slax. mainstreetmuseum.org
Ludlow Rotary’s 66th Annual Penny Sale
6 p.m. Ludlow Elementary Gym, 43 Main St., Ludlow. Free. Prizes, raffle, refreshments. Proceeds go to Rotary’s annual scholarship program for area graduating high school seniors planning advanced educational programs and to Ludlow area charitable organizations. Raffle tix at portal.clubrunner.ca/2939, from Rotary members, or by check to LARCF, P.O. Box 216, Ludlow, VT 05149.
‘Little Shop of Horrors’ onstage
7 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland. $25, $30, $35+ tax, fees. The Paramount Players present “Little Shop of Horrors,” directed by Diane Liccardi. Tix: ci.ovationtix.com/36265/production/1191408
‘Lysistrata’!
7:30 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. West Rutland Town Hall Theatre, 35 Marble St. West Rutland. $20 at the door by cash or check. Aristophanes’ famous theatrical comment on the Greek home front during the Peloponnesian Wars between Greek city states, first performed in 411 B.C. Performed in the round in the classical Greek dramatic format. Due to explicit sexual references, under 17 not advised. Directed by Gary Meitrott. actorsrepvt.org@gmail.com or turn to page 23 in this paper.
Michelob ULTRA Decked Out Days
2:30-5 p.m. Base of Superstar, Killington Resort. Free. Live music by Nick Bredice and Dan Brown, games and swag giveaways.
Of Falcons, Falconry and Falconers
7-9:15 p.m. Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Nature’s Way Quechee. Members $10, general public $13. The documentary “Overland” will be screened, beautifully filmed across four continents, that follows a day in the life of three different falconers. A panel of falconers will be present to answer questions. 802-359-5000 ext. 245 or tix at vinsweb.org/event/overland-film-screening/
Vermont Philharmonic at the Chandler
7 p.m. Chandler Center for the Arts, 71 N. Main St., Randolph. Adults $25, seniors $20, students $5, 12 and under free. The Philharmonic’s Spring 2024 concert featuring works by Mendelssohn, Nielsen, Stoehr. 802-728-9878. Tix: app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=221245
‘Monkey Man’ (R)
7:30-9:45 p.m. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 31 The Green, Woodstock. Adults $10, seniors $9, kids & members $8. A young man competes in brutal boxing matches for cash until he vows to settle many scores. pentangle-arts.square.site/movie-tickets
Vintage Market Days 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Vermont State Fairgrounds, 175 So. Main St., Rutland. General admission $15, children 12 & under free. “Upscale vintage-inspired” merchandise plus home & garden. vintagemarketdays.com
Baby Animal Day at Billings!
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Billings Farm & Museum, Old River Road, Woodstock. Members free, general admission $12-$19. Calves and piglets and lambs, bunnies, chicks and goat kids. Meet the farm’s animal ambassadors up close and learn all about them. National Park rangers will also talk about baby animals in the wild, with footage on trail cameras. Sheep shearing demonstrations, crafts, wagon rides, and story time with a farm friend. Enjoy wholesome food truck fare and ice cream from the onsite scoop shop. billingsfarm.org/events/baby-farm-animal-celebration-2024/ or 802-457-2355
Guided Wildflower Walk, Orwell
Noon-2 p.m. Mount Independence State Historic Site, 497 Mount Independence Road, approx.6 miles west of the village of Orwell on Route 73. Adults $5, kids 6-14 $1, free under 5 and for members of the Mount Independence Coalition. A treasure hunt with a horticulturalist for early spring “ephemerals,” tiny blooms that will shortly disappear. The Mount Independence State Historic Site, one of the best-preserved Revolutionary War archeological sites in this country, also is well known for its natural resources. 802-759-2412.
‘Lysistrata’!
2 p.m. West Rutland Town Hall Theatre, 35 Marble St. West Rutland. $20 at the door by cash or check. Aristophanes’ famous theatrical comment on the Greek home front during the Peloponnesian Wars between Greek city states, first performed in 411 B.C. Performed in the round in the classical Greek dramatic format. Due to explicit sexual references, under 17 not advised. Directed by Gary Meitrott. actorsrepvt.org@gmail.com.
‘Little Shop of Horrors’ onstage
2 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland. $25, $30, $35+ tax, fees. The Paramount Players present “Little Shop of Horrors,” directed by Diane Liccardi. Tix: ci.ovationtix.com/36265/production/1191408
‘Lungs’
2-3:30 p.m. Grange Theatre, ArtisTree Community Arts Center, 2095 Pomfret Road, S. Pomfret. Adults $20, seniors 62+ $15. A drama about a couple contemplating bringing a child into today’s world. Tix: bit.ly/lungs24
‘Monkey Man’ (R)
3-5 p.m. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 31 The Green, Woodstock. Adults $10, seniors $9, kids & members $8. A young man competes in brutal boxing matches for cash until he vows to settle many scores. pentangle-arts.square.site/movie-tickets
Ex Libris Gala
5:30-9 p.m. Normal Williams Public Library, 10 The Green, Woodstock. $175. Theme: “The Book, a Story of Resilience.” Guest speaker: Priscilla Painton, VP and editor-in-chief at Simon & Schuster. Venue: Woodstock Inn. Thie library’s largest source of revenue for programming and operations. RSVP and tix: 802-457-2295
LiquidArt-Season Finale
6 p.m. Liquid Art, 37 Miller Brook Road, Killington. $5 Beers all day. Half price entrees. Live music by Rachel Coates of King Margo. liquidartvt.com
Senior Bone Builders
10 a.m. Mondays. Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Road, Killington. Free. Weights are provided. sherburnelibrary.org or 802-422-9765
Community Lunch
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondays. Godnick Adult Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. Over 60, $3.50; under 59, $6. Donations welcome. In partnership with Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging and Meals on Wheels, the Godnick Center hosts congregate meals. Make new friends, connect with pals. Call 773-1853. and leave a message with your name and phone number, the Thursday before. See rutlandrec.com/godnick for the menu.
Monday Movie
1 p.m. The Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Road, Killington. Free. Contact the library for the title. sherburnelibrary.org/movie-monday/ 802 422-9765
‘Monkey Man’ (R)
3-5 p.m. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 31 The Green, Woodstock. Adults $10, seniors $9, kids & members $8. A young man competes in brutal boxing matches for cash until he vows to settle many scores. pentangle-arts.square.site/movie-tickets
Early Bird Walks
7:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Free. Join Slate Valley Trails and the Rutland Audubon Society for outing at the Poultney River Loop to spot the spring arrivals around Poultney. Meet at the D&H Rail Trail crossing on Main Street, Poultney. 3.3 miles, expect to be out for about 3 1/2 hours. Dress for the weather and bring binocs or camera, water, snack and insect repellent. Locations change each week. Email Joe Tilley at jptilley50@gmail.com for more information.
Bone Builders
9 a.m. Tuesdays. Gilbert Hart Library, 14 S. Main St., Wallingford. 802-446-2685
Line Dance for Beginners
9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Godnick Adult Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. Line dance basics taught by Sharon McKee. No partner or experience needed. Call 802-773-1853 for cost and to sign up. rutlandrec.com/godnick
Bridge Club
Noon-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Godnick Adult Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. Free. rutlandrec.com/godnick
Conservation Design Webinar
11 a.m.-Noon. Virtual. Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. Free. Vermont Conservation Design allows users to see patterns in Vermont’s forests and waterways, identify the places that connect both into a functional network, and supplies data for Biofinder, a database and mapping tool. Learn how it works with VF&W’s planners Jens Hilke and David Moroney. Register via vtfishandwildlife.com/event/understanding-vermont-conservation-design-data-behind-biofinder-0
Free Lunch & Learn—Preparing for Retirement in Your 20s to 70s
12-1 p.m. The Hub, 67 Merchants Row, Rutland. Fiduciary Financial Advisor, Carrie McDonnell, will present on personal investing and how to build wealth over time. LUNCH & One Day In July LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisor. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. For info and Sign up, visiti: carrie.mcdonnell@onedayinjuly.com
Bridge Club
2-4 p.m. Tuesdays. Hartland Public Library, 150 US-5, Hartland. Free. All levels are welcome. Want to learn? Contact Toni at 802-436-2943 or email tonidave@vertmontel.net.
Chess Club
4-6 p.m. Tuesdays. Godnick Adult Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. Free. Whether you have been playing for years or are new. If possible, bring your own chess set; some sets will be available. Contact club organizer Gregory Weller at gawchess802@gmail.com.
Play Chess, Backgammon!
5-7 p.m. Tuesdays. Norman Williams Public Library, 10 The Green, Woodstock. Free. All skill levels are welcome, and coaching is available. Bring your own set or use one of ours. normanwilliams.org or 802-457-2295
Pruned Poetry Gathering
6-7 p.m. Norman Williams Public Library 10 The Green, Woodstock. Free. A.k.a. “found poetry,” redacted or blackout poetry, it goes back to the time of Benjamin Franklin. The community was asked to share their inventions. normanwilliams.org, 802-457-2295
All listings subject to state regulations and some are weather permitting, so please call ahead. Did we miss an event? Let us know by emailing events@mountaintimes.info!