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Follow the journey of an American school bus reborn in Guatemala, in Billings’ film showing

March 26, 2015
Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum A camioneta, specifically the one starring in the film “La Camioneta: The Journey of One American School Bus,” takes on a new life, going from American school bus to Gautemalan public transportation. Saturday, March 28 at 3 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will…

It’s Maple Madness in Woodstock

March 26, 2015
Courtesy of VermontVacation.com Maple trees are tapped and collecting sap to be boiled into Mother Nature’s sweetest treat — maple syrup. March 28-29 — WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to hosts a fun event to cure late winter doldrums! Maple Madness, held the weekend of March 28-29 in Woodstock, will be a celebration…

WRVP are spreading “Rumors” for a second weekend at Rochester High School

March 26, 2015
By Jerry LeBlond The Rumors are spreading: (left to right) Tristan Rich-Goding as Lenny Ganz, Steve Augustus as Ken Gorman, Abby Leathers as Claire Ganz, Janine Reeves as Chris Gorman. March 27-28 at 7:30 p.m. — ROCHESTER — Following opening weekend March 20-22, the White River Valley Players will perform “Rumors” for a second weekend on Friday…

Drive through rabies clinic offered in Bridgewater

March 26, 2015
Saturday, March 28 at 12:15 p.m. — A drive-up and poke rabies clinic will be held Saturday, March 28 from 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. at the Bridgewater Mill Marketplace. Enter via the Post Office entrance and pay prior to service, $10 per animal. For a three year certificate, please bring prior vaccine proof. It’s quick and…

Liberty Hill chef Beth Kennett gives talk at Rochester Public Library

March 26, 2015
Submitted Beth Kennett receives assistance from a young, eager helper during a baking session. Sunday, March 29 at 3 p.m. — ROCHESTER — Local culinary legend and chef Beth Kennett from Liberty Hill Farm will join the Rochester Public Library for a discussion on Sunday, March 29 at 3 p.m. Kennett will blend together a story of…

Happy Hour Yoga supports LoveYourBrain Foundation

March 26, 2015
Courtesy of Killington Yoga Former professional snowboarder Kevin Pearce, center, leads a class for the LoveYourBrain Foundation which he co-founded with his brother Adam. Sunday, March 29 at 5 p.m. — KILLINGTON — March is Brain Injury Awareness month and on the last Sunday, March 29, Killington Yoga and the LoveYourBrain Foundation are offering a donation based…

Ski movie “Twenty” featured at Paramount, supports Boys & Girls Clubs

March 26, 2015
Saturday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutland County – Brandon Unit is hosting a fundraiser on Saturday, March 28 at the Paramount Theatre. The Paramount is showing the extreme skiing movie “Twenty,” and all ticket sales support the Boys & Girls Clubs.”Twenty” features 20 years of extreme skiing,…

“Games, Competition, Cooperation, Evolution,” presented by GMC Sophomore Plenary Speaker Charles Hadlock

March 26, 2015
 POULTNEY—Dr. Charles Hadlock, internationally acclaimed expert on managing environmental risk, will speak at Green Mountain College on Thursday, March 26 in the Gorge (Withey Hall) at 7 p.m. His address “Games, Competition, Cooperation, Evolution,” is free and open to the public. Using a very simple model, Hadlock will explore the way humans and other organisms interact…

Get your maple fix at Wells Old Tyme Sugarhouse Dinner

March 26, 2015
Saturday, March 28 at 4:30 p.m. — WELLS — The Wells United Methodist Church presents it annual Old Tyme Sugarhouse Dinner on Saturday, March 28, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. The dinner will be held at the MWA Hall on West Main Street in Wells. This dinner celebrates all things maple! The unique feast starts with a huge salad…

Eat, egg hunt, and be entertained at Killington community Spring Fling

March 26, 2015
Sunday, March 29 at 9 a.m. — KILLINGTON — On Sunday, March 29, head to Killington Elementary School for a great breakfast, entertainment, and prizes! The day begins with Spring Fling Breakfast in the Killington Elementary School dining hall from 9 - 10 a.m. Following the breakfast, stick around for a  free special performance by magician Lucky Bob, at 10…

Okemo collects for food shelves, offers discounted tickets

March 26, 2015
Sunday, March 29 — LUDLOW — On Sunday, March 29, Okemo Mountain Resort will host its spring Cares and Shares Food Drive. When skiers and snowboarders donate at least five non-perishable food items, their generosity will be rewarded with an entire day of skiing and riding at Okemo for just $39 that same day. Okemo’s Mountain Ambassadors…

RRMC hosts “Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies,” a free film screening and community conversation

March 26, 2015
RUTLAND — Rutland Regional Medical Center, a sponsor of Vermont Public Television’s PBS series “Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies,” will host a free film screening and community conversation with Allan Eisemann, MD, Medical Director and Rick Lovett, MD, Radiation Oncologist of the Foley Cancer Center at Rutland Regional Medical Center. The screening, hosted on Tuesday,…

Rutland Area Toastmasters to host open house with guest speaker

March 26, 2015
Tuesday, March 31 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — Rutland Area Toastmasters invites residents to its open house to meet members and watch special guest speaker Peg Flory, State Senator from Rutland, talk about the importance of communication skills for today’s professional. The open house will take place on Tuesday, March 31 from 6-7 p.m. at Community…

Poet Laureate Sydney Lea reads from his works in Woodstock

March 26, 2015
Tuesday, March 31 at 7 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Join the Norman Williams Public Library on Tuesday, March 31 for a poetry reading with Poet Laureate of Vermont, Sydney Lea. Lea will be reading from his forthcoming 12th book of poems, “No Doubt the Nameless,” as well as from even newer work and prior poetry collections. He…

Chandler holds auditions for the Next Generation

March 26, 2015
Wednesday, April 8 — Chandler Center for the Arts announces auditions for the seventh annual Next Generation performance on Wednesday, April 8. Auditions are open to area high school age students age thirteen and up who are seriously studying classical music of all genres - instrumental, ensemble, or vocal, as soloists or groups. The concert will…