By Nadie VanZandt Editor's note: Nadie VanZandt is a UVM Extension master hardener from Panton. Are the white grubs you dig up in your garden friend or foe?  White grubs are the larval stage of certain species of beetles from the Scarabaeidae family including June bugs (Phyllophaga), European chafers (Amphimallon majale) and Japanese beetles (Popillia…

  Killington, May 22—Now in its 41st season of presenting fine chamber music the Killington Music Festival takes pride, pleasure and excitement in announcing beautiful music is again live on the mountain and its concert schedule for 2023. On Saturday evenings from June 24 through July 22 the internationally acclaimed musicians of the Killington Music…

  There are many secret artists’ studios tucked away in some of the most scenic places in Vermont. Open Studio Weekend is an opportunity to visit these private places where art is made, May 27 and 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at participating studios throughout the state. Maps are available online and at participating…

  Friday, May 26—Weston—The Little School in Weston will host a fun evening with great food, live music, and good company at Weston Theater‘s Walker Farm. The Black Fly Ball is major annual fundraiser community event for all with food, live music, and beverages.  There will be a large live and silent auction as a fundraising portion…

Friday, May 26—Killington—In anticipation of the bike park opening day on Friday, May 26, Snowshed quad will spin for mountain biking Friday-Sunday and Memorial Day Monday through June 4. Ramshead quad will join the party on Friday, June 9, when we will commence daily MTB operations. The golf course opens for passholders only on May 26 and to the…

Friday-Sunday, May 26-28—KILLINGTON—The annual Total Archery Challenge is coming to Pico Mountain in Killington for three days bringing "the greatest outdoor 3D archery experience in the nation," according to event promoters.  " We work hard to provide a fun, family friendly environment where everyone can enjoy the great sport of archery.  It’s like we always say, 'Life……

Friday, May 26th—White's pool will officially mark the start of summertime in Rutland this weekend as White Memorial Park opens to the communnity.  The White Memorial Pool Holiday Weekend Hours • Fri. May 26: Open Swim 4-6 p.m. • Sat. May 27 and Sun. May 28: Lap Swim (9-11 a.m.) Open Swim (11 a.m.-5 p.m.)…

Saturday and Sunday—May 27-28 —BRIDGEWATER—The Bridgewater Mill Marketplace, in the center of Bridgewater is host to Vermont Spring Artist’s Open Studio.   Open Studio will be free and open to the public, on the first and second floors of the Bridgewater Mill. Dates are May 27 and 28, 2023. Open hours are: Saturday and Sunday 10…

Saturday and Sunday, Mary 27-28—STATEWIDE—The 31st year of Vermont Spring Open Studio Weekend will be held during Saturday and Sunday  May 27 and 28, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day. Visitors will have the opportunity to plan a tour that brings them through the small towns of Vermont to studios where they can…

  Are you ready for some softball? The Killington Softball League is preparing for the upcoming spring/summer season. If you’re interested in forming a team, sponsoring a team, playing on a team or you played on a team last year, please contact Commissioner Dave Hoffenberg at killingtonsoftball@gmail.com. We’re also looking for people to be paid umpires for the…

Saturday, May 20—Rutland—On Saturday at UU Church of Rutland, Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers, grand prize winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, teams up with multi-instrumentalist songwriter Wendy Sassafras Ramsay in this dynamic acoustic duo. Vermont singer-songwriter Phil Henry exudes the skill of a craftsman and the authenticity of an artist. In summer of 2022, he was voted as a…

Sunday, May 21 at 10 a.m.—RUTLAND—Mucho-Dean-Aero Productions, a leader in aviation adventure and marketing events announced that its Sarasota-based pilot and pickleball addict, Dean Matt will attempt to set the World Record for Fastest Time to Play a Game of Pickleball in all 48 Contiguous States. The World Record attempt will be held May 1-26,…

Monday, May 22—RUTLAND— “She Means Business” will take place on May 22 at The Hub CoWorks located at 67 Merchants Row in Rutland. The second in a series of “She Means Business” events will provide opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate Vermont’s women-owned businesses.  Attendees will have the option to plan their day, selecting from…

Sunday, May 21—RUTLAND—Emoji Nightmare and Katniss Everqueer, two of Vermont’s favorite performers, are bringing Drag Story Hour to Phoenix Books Rutland on  Sunday, May 21 at 2 p.m.  at  Center Street in downtown Rutland. All ages are welcome to this free event.   The queens will be sure to delight and captivate audience members of…

Sunday, May 21—Rutland—On Sunday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers will teach the techniques of the famous rock-jam band, The Grateful Dead. He will show the techniques The Dead used with chords and arrangements and also how to add cool embellishments and leads. The workshop is based on the best-selling Homespun video…