Sunday, Sept. 18 at 2 p.m.—MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS—Historian William Powers will give a slide presentation, “The Powers Family—From Mitchelstown, Ireland to Middletown Springs, Vermont” at the 47th Annual Meeting of the Middletown Springs Historical Society on Sunday, Sept. 18 at the […]
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Ducks race to the finish line in support of homeless animals
Sunday, Sept. 18 at 2 p.m.—RUTLAND—On Sunday, Sept. 18 at 2 p.m., hundreds of plastic ducks will race to the finish line in a stream at Giorgetti Park in Rutland. These colorful ducks will win cash prizes for their adopters. Money raised […]
First-time car show comes to Rutland
Sept. 18 at 9 a.m.—RUTLAND—Verschluss presents “Eurobuilt,” sponsored by Sam’s Euro Shop, on Sunday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutland. The show is open to all Volkswagen, Audi and European cars, along with a […]
RAFFL announces return of Twilight in the Meadow
Saturday, Sept. 17 at 5:30 p.m.—WELLS—Rutland Area Farm and Food Link (RAFFL) is thrilled to announce the return of Twilight in the Meadow, an intimate evening of local food, craft beer and delicious wine alongside live music, dancing and our […]
Prof. Paula Mann portrays Emily Dickinson in “Belle of Amherst”
Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m.—POULTNEY—The great 19th-century American poet Emily Dickinson was known as “The Myth” in her lifetime, rarely venturing far from the confines of her Amherst, Mass., homestead. But Wednesday, Sept. 14, the so-called virgin recluse comes alive at Green Mountain […]
Re-enactor leads hike around Hubbardton Battlefield
Sunday, Sept. 18 at 2 p.m.—HUBBARDTON—Trek around the Hubbardton Battlefield with long-time re-enactor Bob Franzoni on Sunday, Sept. 18 and explore in detail the key points of the battle, military tactics, and some of the key personalities of the battle. […]
Castleton U Art Galleries feature the work of 12 Syrian artists
Sunday, Sept. 18 at 2 p.m.—CASTLETON—Early this year, Rutland Mayor Chris Louras reached out to the Castleton University Art Galleries with the idea of installing an exhibition of work created by Syrian artists in an attempt to serve as both […]
PHS presents 19th century schoolhouse program
Sunday, Sept. 18 at 3 p.m.—WEST PAWLET—The Pawlett Historical Society will host a presentation entitled “19th Century Tablets—Schoolhouse Slates” on Sunday, Sept. 18 at 3 p.m. This program is free and open to the public, and will be held at […]
Maple Leaf Quilters holds guild meeting in Rutland
Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Marcia Shipman of Rutland will be the featured speaker at the Maple Leaf Quilters Guild Sept. 20 meeting. Shipman, a member of the guild and an award-winning quilter, is a water colorist and photographer who transfers […]
Freelance Family Singers begin practice for holiday concerts
Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—On Tuesday, Sept. 20, the Freelance Family Singers of Woodstock will begin practicing for the Dec. 3 and 4 holiday concerts. The weekly Tuesday rehearsals will be held at Woodstock’s First Congregational Church, 36 Elm Street, from […]