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Multi-talented artist, Johnsmith shares his gifts with Rutland
October 1, 2014
Friday, Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — Singer, songwriter, poet, storyteller, wordsmith - the list is impressive for Johnsmith. For the past thirty-plus years, Johnsmith has been sharing his music all across America and abroad. He has become a favorite at festivals, clubs, and house concerts alike, in addition to being a Kerrville New Folk…
Singer/songwriter, Melissa Maravell to perform at Mission Farm church
October 1, 2014
Friday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Join Melissa Maravell as she returns once again to perform a benefit concert for, and at, Church of Our Saviour in Killington on Friday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. Melissa sang with the New York City Opera Company for more than twenty-five years, but her first love is…
Several area organizations hold animal blessings this weekend
October 1, 2014
Oct. 4 & 5 — In honor of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, several area organizations are holding their annual Blessing of the Animals this coming weekend. On Saturday, Oct. 4, the Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society holds an interfaith Blessing of the Animals with Pastor Bill Sheldon of…
Pet first aid class offered in Rutland, with Tundra
October 1, 2014
Saturday, Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. — RUTLAND — Tundra Spirits, a rescue organization out of New York, is holding a Pet First Aid/CPR course at 230 North Main Street (Tenneybrook Square), Rutland on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. This course is for everyone, whether you are a first-time pet owner or experienced…
Billings Farm Pumpkin & Apple Celebration voted a Top 10 Fall Event for 2014
October 1, 2014
Oct. 4 & 5 — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum will host its annual Pumpkin & Apple Celebration on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 4 and 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Voted by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce a Top 10 Fall Event for 2014, the weekend features hands-on activities and programs, plus pumpkin and apple…
Vt. artists welcome fall visitors to their studios
October 1, 2014
Open Studio Weekend is held at sites across the state on Oct. 4 & 5 Oct. 4-5 — STATEWIDE — Leaf peepers love autumn in Vermont and traveling the state to see the brilliant show of reds, oranges and yellows shimmering in the mountains and valleys. Foliage visitors will also find artful surprises during their stay by…
Chittenden Reservoir Day set for October 4
October 1, 2014
Saturday, Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. — CHITTENDEN – Chittenden Reservoir Day, the annual cleanup and celebration of the 750 acre hydroelectric and recreational facility owned by Green Mountain Power, will be held Oct. 4 at the dam. The annual event, which includes a free barbecue, will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year…
Twangtown Paramours perform live in Brandon
October 1, 2014
Saturday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — The music of the Twangtown Paramours has been called “Sophisticated Americana,” and is a hybrid of the Nashville and Austin music scenes. This acoustic duo is known for their well-crafted and award-winning songs, top-notch lead singing, and fine harmonies. They perform at Brandon Music on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 7:30…
Romantic comedy is up next on FOLA bill
October 1, 2014
Saturday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. — LUDLOW — The next FOLA movie at the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium will be “Silver Linings Playbook” on Saturday, Oct.4 at 7 p.m. “Silver Linings Playbook” is a 2012 American romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by David O. Russell, adapted from the novel “The Silver Linings Playbook” by…
Rutland Regional offers strength training seminar for snow sport athletes
October 1, 2014
Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — Tyler White, ATC of Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic/iSPORT and Rutland Regional Medical Center are offering a free interactive seminar on strength, conditioning and body awareness for snow sport athletes on Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at The Gymnasium, 30 Merchants Row, Rutland. Winter sports enthusiasts are…
Compass Music holds collectors show offering quality musical paraphernalia
October 1, 2014
Sunday, Oct. 5 at 10 a.m. — BRANDON — The Compass Music and Arts Center is hosting a collector’s show on Sunday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. A wide range of small antiques, collectibles, ephemera, vinyl and vintage recordings and audio equipment will be for sale. All are welcome, whether you are a serious…
Hike Mount Zion and glimpse a total lunar eclipse, in Hubbardton
October 1, 2014
HUBBARDTON — Two special outdoor programs are coming up at the Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site in Hubbardton, Vermont: the 17th annual Mount Zion hike on Sunday, Oct. 5, from 2 - 5 p.m., and a “Total Lunar Eclipse Morning” on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 4 - 7 a.m. — yes, 4 a.m. On Sunday, from…
EIC presents “Creating the Next Generation of Energy Innovators”
October 1, 2014
Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 5:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — Get information. Be inspired. The GMP College Connections lecture series is hosting a discussion on Energy and Education on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the Energy Innovation Center, 68-70 Merchants Row in downtown Rutland. The free public event begins at 5:30 p.m. and will last approximately an hour. Light…
Sophomore Career Summit expects hundreds
October 1, 2014
Thursday, Oct. 9 at 9 a.m. — CASTLETON — The Rutland Region Workforce Investment Board’s Council on Youth is working with the high school counselors of Mill River Union High School, Mount St. Joseph Academy, Otter Valley Union High School, Proctor High School, Rutland High School, and West Rutland High School to organize the third annual Sophomore…
Killington Arts Guild holds two programs this week
October 1, 2014
Oct. 2 & 6 — KILLINGTON — On Thursday, Oct. 2, Killington Arts Guild’s “Meet the Artist Series” presents Vermont photographer and graphic designer, Susan Wacker-Donle who will present her strategies and techniques for shooting waterfalls and moving waters. The meet will be held at the Birch Ridge Inn on Butler Road, Killington, from 6 - 8…
