Wednesday, March 25 at 6 p.m. — CAVENDISH — The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association will hold another lecture in their Walk and Talk Series of nature and conservation presentations on Wednesday, March 25 at 6 p.m. with Kelly Stettner of the Black River Action Team and Kenneth Cox, a fisheries biologist with the Vermont Department of…

Tuesday, March 24 at 11:30 a.m. — POULTNEY — Green Mountain College holds its 2015 Annual Spring Career Fair on Tuesday, March 24 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in Withey Hall Lobby. Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with passionate, dedicated students and alumni. As always, the fair will have a strong emphasis on outdoor…

RUTLAND — The 52nd annual Loyalty Day Parade will kick off an early summer on Sunday, May 3, 2015 in Rutland. The parade is sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #648. Chairman George Bates and his committee are well underway to bring Rutland a great parade. Individuals or groups interested in being a part…

Wednesday, March 25 at 11 a.m.  —LUDLOW — Black River Good Neighbor Services, Inc. and Berkshire Bank have partnered to offer a free interactive learning session on managing personal finances. The class will be held on Wednesday, March 25 at 11 a.m. at the Fletcher Memorial Library in Ludlow. The course will cover a variety of…

By Chandler Burgess, courtesy of Killington Resort Slash and Berm kicks off the 2015 Nor’Beaster spring celebration at Killington Resort, March 14. Spring celebration kicks off with Slash and Berm, Ski Vermont Specialty Food Days Saturday, March 14 — KILLINGTON — Spring time at Killington Resort means soft snow, abundant sunshine, live music and surprising events both…

Courtesy of Compass Music and Arts Center IAN ETHAN CASE Saturday, March 14 at 11 a.m. — BRANDON — Compass Music and Arts Center offers a Creative Music and Live Looping workshop with acoustic double-neck guitarist Ian Ethan Case on Saturday, March 14, from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. Later that evening, Case will give a concert…

By Susan Elliott, courtesy of The Gables Tropical climates produce lush, colorful plant life, as well as amazingly colored birds, such as this one, photographed by Susan Elliott in Costa Rica. Friday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — Marv Elliott, co-president of the Rutland County Audubon Society, will present “Birding in Costa Rica” showcasing the…

Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum Margaret Schlass, a fourth generation farmer from California, grows, packs and sells onions and potatoes, and also grows melons, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, lettuces, chard, kale and alfalfa. Sutton will be featured in the documentary film, “Farmland,” showing at Billings Farm & Museum as part of an enlightening evening about farming.…

VermontVacation.com/Stephen Goodhue Fresh maple syrup, canned and bottled, sits ready to be enjoyed by sugar lovers. Sunday, March 15 at 1 p.m. — MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS — The Middletown Springs Historical Society’s 27th annual Maple Festival will be presented on Sunday, March 15 from 1 - 4 p.m. - snow, rain or shine. The event features an outdoor…

Courtesy of HFCU A well-costumed participant registers for the first Shiver Me Shamrocks 5K fun run to benefit Wonderfeet in 2014. Saturday, March 14 at 1 p.m. — RUTLAND — Kick off St.Patrick’s Day weekend by running or walking in Heritage Family Credit Union’s  second annual Shiver Me Shamrocks St. Paddy’s 5K Fun Run on March 14,…

Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum A still from the film “180 Degrees South: Conquerors of the Useless,” showing March 14. Saturday, March 14 at 3 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will host the film “180 Degrees South: Conquerors of the Useless” on Saturday, March 14 at 3 p.m.…

Saturday, March 14 at 5 p.m. — WEST RUTLAND — The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center presents a talk by artist in residence Kevin Donegan the evening of Saturday, March 14 from 5 - 7 p.m. Donegan will be discussing his recent work in assemblage, utilizing new and found metal materials. A departure from the sculptor’s customary…

Submitted Watercolor painters of all levels are invited to recreate this flower arrangement with artist Maurie Harrington. March 14-15 — KILLINGTON — On Saturday and Sunday, March 14 and 15, Killington ART Garage and local artist Maurie Harrington collaborate in the Early Spring Watercolor Workshop. The two-day workshop will be held Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m.…

Courtesy of Rutland Jewish Center A chamsah, or “hamsa,” is an ancient symbol used as a sign of protection and to provide defense against the evil eye. Literally meaning “five,” it is depicted as three outstretched fingers, with a thumb - or out-turned pinkies - on either side. Sunday, March 15 at 3 p.m. — RUTLAND…

March 14 - 15 — WEST RUTLAND — The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center has limited openings in Introductory Stone Carving with Bill Nutt scheduled for the weekend of March 14-15. Two full days of carving technique, using hand and power tools, introduce the beginner to visualizing a three-dimensional form in stone. Use of CSSC tools and…