Sunday, May 7, 2 p.m.—RUTLAND—Looking ahead into spring, with warmer days and the renewal of life in the world all around us, the VFW reminds the community to look to renewal of loyalty and patriotism felt for our nation. What a better way to do this than to enjoy the Loyalty Day celebration with a…

Vermont-based Sugar Tours is announcing a series of motorcoach tours. These tours consist of Red Sox games, Yankees games, New York City weekend getaways and day trips, and much more. Sugar Tours has been operating group travel since 1998 and has been offering outbound trips from Vermont since 2015. They are proud to offer some…

Saturday, May 6, 1 p.m.—ORWELL—Enjoy a springtime history walk on the grounds of the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Saturday, May 6, 1-4 p.m., with several stopping points for those who may need to leave early. Experts on the Revolutionary War history of the Mount will lead the walk on and off the…

KILLINGTON—The umbrella bars at the base of Superstar at Killington Resort are a hot spot for spring skiers and riders. This past weekend the venue hosted the Dazed and Defrosted event Saturday, April 22, which includee on-snow demos, a photo booth and live music. Since the event shared the day with Earth Day, it was…

Wednesday, May 3, 7 p.m.—TINMOUTH—Looking to learn more about the forests of Vermont and the wildlife that inhabit them? Join the discussion Wednesday, May 3, 7-9 p.m. at the Tinmouth Community Center in a free presentation “From Butterflies to Birds to Bears” with Sue Morse of Keeping Track. Morse is one of the top wildlife…

Saturday, April 29, 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—A Lip Sync Battle is exactly what it sounds like. Local teams will show off our vibrant community in a Lip Sync Battle at the Paramount Theatre Saturday, April 29 at 6 p.m. live on stage to raise funds for Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum and its operations, including outreach and ongoing exhibits…

Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m.—ROCHESTER—The sixth annual DisasTour race, aptly named,  takes place Saturday, April 29 in the White River Valley. This bike-paddle-run sprint triathlon is a family and team event with proceeds supporting the Rochester/Randolph Area Sports Trail Alliance (RASTA) Valley Trail Project and the local food shelf. This is a fun, multi-sport event for all ages…

Sunday, April 30, 8 p.m.—RUTLAND—Comedian, actress and author Kathy Griffin brings her Celebrity Run-In Tour to The Paramount Theatre on Sunday, April 30, 8 p.m. Two-time Emmy and Grammy award-winning comedian Kathy Griffin is a towering figure on television, on tour and in publishing. She breaks through the entertainment clutter with her universally recognized brand…

Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m.—HUBBARDTON—The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is reminding anglers that it will be hosting a free “Introduction to Bass Fishing” clinic Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Half Moon State Park in Hubbardton. The course will be taught by staff from Vermont Fish & Wildlife, as well as certified “Let’s…

Saturday, April 29, 2 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN—“Vermont Wild, Adventures of Fish & Game Wardens” author Megan Price, will share secrets of her best-selling book series and answer questions at the Fair Haven Free Library, Saturday, April 29 from 2-4 p.m. The event is free and the public is invited. Price has put zany untold retired game wardens’…

Saturday, April 29, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—She’s a songwriter who was almost a doctor. He’s a guitar aficionado who owns and operates his own guitar instruction company. Together they form the duo Danika Holmes and Jeb Hart, a.k.a., Danika & the Jeb, a soulful combination of acoustic pop and blues that hits the heart with their blended…

Saturday, April 29, 11 a.m.—SATURDAY—Phoenix Books Rutland invites young book lovers to celebrate National Poetry Month, Independent Bookstore Day, and the start of farmer’s market season with Amy Huntington, illustrator of the new book “Fresh-Picked Poetry,” Saturday, April 29 at 11 a.m. This collection of poems takes young readers to a day at an urban…

April 27-May 6—WOODSTOCK—JAG Productions’ production of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Fences” is set to open at Woodstock Town Hall Theatre in Woodstock. Directed by Jarvis Antonio Green, the play will run April 27-May 7. The cast is led by Brian Anthony Wilson as Troy Maxson and Danielle Lee Greaves as Rose. Wilson previously starred in HBO’s…

Thursday, April 27, 7 p.m.—POULTNEY—Green Mountain College has announced noted scholar and author Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr. as this year’s Benson Lecturer and Voices of Community Plenary speaker. Dr. Glaude will deliver his address, “An Uncommon Faith: W. E. B. Du Bois and African American Religion” on Thursday, April 27, 7 p.m. in Ackley Hall…

Thursday, May 4—WOODSTOCK—The public is invited to a land succession planning workshop called “Ties to the Land: Take Steps to Guide the Future of Your Land.” Registrants can join May 4 at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, 54 Elm St., Woodstock. Deadline to register is April 27. This workshop is a mix of presentation and practical…