Courtesy BRGNS BRGNS Thrift Store will open its doors with snacks, coffee, and door prizes during customer appreciation day. Wednesday, April 18, 10 a.m.—LUDLOW— The staff and volunteers at Black River Good Neighbor Services ( BRGNS )thrift store in Ludlow invite all customers and clients to drop by on Wednesday, April 18 for its annual…

By Edward Brydon A black and white photo of a Welsh descendant is part of “The Singing Hills,” a documentary project by Edward Brydon. Saturday, April 14, 1 p.m.—GRANVILLE, N.Y.— Attention Vermont and New York Slate Valley Welsh descendants! Please join other descendants and those interested in Welsh history on. Saturday, April 14, 1 p.m.…

Saturday, April 14—CASTLETON— Oxbow Mountain Shooting Sports 4-H Club and the Vermont Dept. of Fish & Wildlife will sponsor a youth turkey calling contest at Kehoe Conservation Camp in Castleton, April 14. Other activities include shooting and canine tracking demonstrations with professional tracker Tim Nichols. Call 802-394-2445 for more info.

Saturday, April 14— Vermont’s traditional trout fishing season is set to open on Saturday, April 14, and despite recent cold weather and lingering snow cover across the state, officials from Vermont Fish & Wildlife say anglers can be successful early in the season by following a few basic tips. “Just like any other time of year,…

Courtesy VTC A middle school competitor in the 2017 event puts the finishing touches on her bridge. RANDOLPH— Vermont Technical College in Randolph will be host to a bridge building competition for middle school students on Thursday, April 12, 9:15 a.m.-1 p.m. Approximately 295 middle school students plan to attend, with teams represented from 30 schools across…

Monday, April 16, 5:45 p.m.—WEST RUTLAND—“Benefits to Wildlife of a Timber Harvest, and the Community Connections When You Improve Wildlife Habitat by Harvesting Timber” will be the topic being discussed at the annual meeting of the Rutland Natural Resources Conservation District (RNRCD). The meeting will be held on Monday, April 16 at the West Rutland…

Wednesday, April 18, 6 p.m.—It is hard to imagine ourselves in a situation where we don’t have the ability to make sound decisions regarding our health care. Yet planning for a time when we might not be capable of making important medical decisions is crucial for each of us. It is something people of all…

Friday, April 13—POULTNEY—On April 13, Green Mountain College (GMC) will be hosting its fourth annual Making a Difference & Making a Living conference. At the heart of this gathering is the essential question many people ask: How do you find a career in which you can make a positive difference in the world and make a comfortable living? The college has…

Saturday, April 14, 7 p.m.—LUDLOW—FOLA (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium) continues its showcase of Cinema Classics of the 1960s by presenting a double feature of Clint Eastwood in Sergio Leone’s “A Fistful of Dollars” and Toshiro Mifune in Akira Kurosawa’s “Yojimbo” on Saturday, April 14 at 7 p.m. at the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium. Although not directly referenced…

Saturday, April 14, 1 p.m.—WEST PAWLET—Tammie Sargent and Amanda Weeden are excited to announce a basket party fundraiser on Saturday, April 14 at the Mettawee Community School, 5788 VT-153, West Pawlet. The fundraiser will benefit Chuck Weeden, Sr., of Pawlet, who is recovering from major heart surgery and has been out of work since January.…

Saturday, April 14, 9 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Killington Resort’s annual Nor’Beaster spring party continues this weekend, Saturday, April 14, with pond skimming. Costume-clad skiers and snowboarders will try to skim the icy waters in the man-made pond on Highline Trail. Registration will open at 9 a.m. (location TBA). The entry fee is $10 (cash or check only). There will…

Thursday, April 5, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—International recording artist and performer Woody Pines will be performing live at the Chaffee Arts Center in Rutland on Thursday, April 5. Starting at 7 p.m., Pines makes his Chaffee debut with a solo performance. This will be the second installment of a new music series at The Chaffee, that will continue the…

Thursday, April 5, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—On Thursday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host Peter Shea for a talk on his new book, “The New Atlas of Vermont Trout Ponds: A GPS-Compatible Guide.” The book includes regional maps, stocking information, boat access descriptions, wild trout populations, and more useful information for the Vermont angler. Peter Shea…

Saturday, April 7, 6 p.m.—CHITTENDEN—The Chittenden Day Committee is again hosting a community dinner on Saturday, April 7 at 6 p.m. at the North Chittenden Grange Hall, 3 Lower Middle Road. Known as the fireworks dinner, because it raises funds for the fireworks on Chittenden Day, this meal is a hearty one with turkey and ham with…

Friday, April 6, 5 p.m.—BRANDON—The Compass Music and Arts Center’s new exhibit “Barn Art” is a collection of works from 31 different artists in celebration of these functional, yet stunning, architectural gems — Vermont barns. The exhibit runs April 6-June 16, with an opening reception on Friday, April 6, 5-7 p.m. The different ways in which these 31…