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Thursday, March 3 at 5:30 p.m. — CHESTER — Dr. David Lord, a psychologist with the Veterans Affairs Hospital in White River will speak at Chester Rotary on Thursday, March 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the Fullerton Inn on the subject of mental health conditions afflicting veterans. His talk will include a description of recent advances in the…

Wednesday, March 2 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — Distinguished veteran diplomat George Jaeger will look at America’s role in international affairs in a talk at Rutland Free Library on March 2 at 7 pm. His talk, “America’s Challenges in a New World Order,” is part of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays lecture series and is…

Thursday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m. — POULTNEY — Attend a free talk on Rattlesnakes in Vermont on Thursday, March 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the 306E East Room, Withey Hall at Green Mountain College in Poultney. Did you know that Vermont actually hosts and harbors rattlesnakes? Doug Blodgett will discuss this reclusive but much-maligned…

Friday, March 4 at 5 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Chaffee Art Center opened its “Water” exhibit on Feb. 19, and is holding a reception for the show on Friday, March 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibit is on display through March 25. “Water” celebrates the work of six Chaffee juried watercolor artists and features…

Friday, March 4 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Castleton Downtown Gallery in Rutland will feature the works of local artist Nancy P. Weis running from Feb. 24 through March 26, with an artist reception scheduled for Friday, March 4 at 6 p.m. Entitled “States of Mind,” the exhibit will feature a variety of works using…

Saturday, March 5 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Vermont wildlife gets creative during the winter months to endure the cold temperatures and harsh winter conditions. Learn what different habitats exist in your backyard and our National Park in Winter Animal Habitats, a Working Woodlands Workshop made possible by the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park. The free workshop…

Sunday, March 6 — RANDOLPH — Next summer’s youth musical at Chandler Center for the Arts will be “Anything Goes.” Auditions are scheduled for Sunday, March 6 for teen lead roles and Sunday, March 13 for elementary and teen chorus roles. Performances will be held on the main stage at Chandler Music Hall in Randolph on June 30 through July 3. On- and…

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Thursday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. — RANDOLPH — The public is welcome to attend “How Land use Affects Wildlife” workshop with Kim Royar on March 10 at the Vermont Tech Enterprise Center, Randolph from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Kim Royar, a biologist with Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife will be presenting a program on land…

Tuesday, March 8 at 4 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce is excited to present the Rutland Regional Medical Center Business Show 2016. The show will be held on Tuesday, March 8 at the Holiday Inn, Route 7 South in Rutland from 4 to 7:30 p.m. The show will feature over 90 area…

Tuesday, March 8 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — Rutland Regional Medical Center offers a variety of community programs to promote health and wellness. Join for a five part-series designed to help make lifestyle changes to improve health and well-being. The workshops feature the basics of nutrition, exercise and evidence-based lifestyle changes. Attendees will learn how to…

March — CASTLETON — Castleton University will once again participate in the nationwide celebration of Women’s History Month during the month of March, by featuring an array of on-campus activities, lectures and speakers throughout. Since 1988 Castleton has proudly highlighted the influence of women through the celebration of Women’s History Month. This year, a variety of events…

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Courtesy of VINS VINS gives winter-loving adults a chance to enjoy a mid-winter night’s eve in Vermont. Friday, Feb. 26 at 5:30 p.m. — QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) invites winter-loving adults (21 and above) to join the Snowshoe Wine and Dine on Friday, Feb. 26, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. This event…