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Brandon Town Players to hold auditions for live radio

March 11, 2015
Sunday, March 15 at 3 p.m. — BRANDON — The Brandon Town Players will be auditioning roles for their upcoming live radio show. Auditions will be held Sunday, March 15 and March 22 at the Brandon Senior Citizens Center, Forestdale Road (Route 73), Brandon promptly at 3 p.m. Audition materials will be provided. Performers should be prepared…

Rutland Regional offers March Safe Sitter® classes

March 11, 2015
March 14 and 15 — RUTLAND — Is your young teen ready to start earning money? Are you ready for your young teen to stay alone after school or start watching younger siblings but you aren’t sure if they are ready? Register your son or daughter for our upcoming Safe Sitter® classes and have peace of mind…

Rutland Curbstone Chorus to be featured in Ludlow

March 11, 2015
Saturday, March 14 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — On March 14 at 7 p.m., the Rutland Curbstone Chorus will perform at Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium. The Curbstone Chorus is a barber shop oriented group that has been featured in the region for the past decade. The group sings a cappella and features songs by the…

Accomplished high school handbell ensemble performs at Rutland UMC

March 11, 2015
Saturday, March 14 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Concert Handbell Ringers of the Wheeler School of Providence, R.I., an auditioned high school handbell ensemble celebrating its 35th year, will present a concert in the Chapel of the Rutland United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 14 at 7 p.m. The Wheeler School, a co-ed independent day…

CSJ offers Irish-inspired evening of stories and fare

March 11, 2015
Thursday, March 12 at 5:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, College of St. Joseph presents “An Irish Evening: Reading and Discussing a Short Story by James Joyce” at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, at Rutland Free Library. Enjoy Irish-inspired fare and refreshments with friends while listening to College of St.…

MSJ’s Taste of Rutland serves up area dishes for the 24th year

March 11, 2015
Thursday, March 19 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — Mount Saint Joseph Academy’s famed Taste of Rutland dinner will take place on Thursday, March 19, in its 24th year. Numerous area restaurants contribute their signature dishes to make this annual get-together a delectable success. The popular event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Martin McDonough Gymnasium, located at 127…

RAVNAH offers grief education and support program over six weeks

March 11, 2015
Wednesday, March 18 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — Beginning on March 18 from 6 – 7:30 p.m., the Rutland Area VNA and Hospice is offering a six session program for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one through death. This bi-weekly program will offer information on what is normal in the…

Castleton Theater Arts Department presents “Spring Awakening” musical

March 11, 2015
Wednesday, March 18 at 7 p.m. — CASTLETON — The Castleton Department of Theater Arts is pleased to present “Spring Awakening” beginning Wednesday, March 18 at 7 p.m. in the Casella Theater. Told by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater, “Spring Awakening” explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with poignancy and passion. The musical is an eight-time…

Castleton to host career and graduate school fair

March 11, 2015
Thursday, March 19 at 11:30 a.m. — CASTLETON — The Castleton Career Services Office will host the annual Spring Career and Graduate School Fair on Thursday, March 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Spartan Athletic Complex. A variety of companies and graduate school representatives will be in attendance, as well as information on internship…

GMP Hosts 2nd Open House at Rutland Energy Innovation Center 

March 11, 2015
Vermonters Can Learn about Comprehensive Energy Products and Services Like Heat Pumps and eHomes to Save Money  Rutland, VT – Green Mountain Power is pleased to invite customers to an open house at its Energy Innovation Center (EIC) in Downtown Rutland on Saturday, March 14, 2015beginning at 9:00 a.m. Come and learn about GMP’s exciting line…

Whimsical art of Gene Childers on exhibit at Brandon Guild

March 4, 2015
Courtesy of Brandon Artists Guild Works of art by local artist, Gene Childers will be featured at Brandon Artists Guild. Friday, March 6 at 5 p.m. — BRANDON — The whimsical art of local artist Gene Childers will be on display at Brandon Artist Guild, opening with a reception on Friday, March 6. Says artist Gene…

Chop Shop brings jazz and funk to Barnard winter music carnival

March 4, 2015
Courtesy of The Fan House CHOP SHOP Saturday, March 7 at 6 p.m. — BARNARD — From Pittsburgh to Barnard via Manhattan comes Chop Shop, a funk band that will headline an evening of New Orleans-style revelry, from 6 - 11 p.m. on Saturday, March 7 at Barnard’s Town Hall as BarnArts Center for the Arts presents…

“Waste Land” documents world’s largest dump

March 4, 2015
Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum Billings Farm & Museum screens “Waste Land” as part of its fifth annual film series. Saturday, March 7 at 3 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum will host the award-winning film “Waste Land” on Saturday, March 7 at 3 p.m. as part of the 5th Annual Woodstock Vermont Film…

Chill with the chickadees at Woodstock’s National Park

March 4, 2015
Submitted A chickadee readies to land on an outstretched hand, enticed by seed. Saturday, March 7 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is hosting another Working Woodlands Workshop on Saturday, March 7, entitled “Chillin’ with the Chickadees,” from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Visit the winter forest with park ecologist Kyle Jones. Learn…

Support Rutland Co. Parent Child Center in Mardi Gras fundraiser

March 4, 2015
Submitted Mardi gras beads  shine in the traditional purple and gold colors representative of the celebratory event. Saturday, March 7 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Rutland County Parent-Child Center holds a Mardi Gras fundraiser evening on Saturday, March 7 at 6 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus in Rutland. The evening includes cocktails and hors…