Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. — WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — The White River Junction U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Healthcare System announced this month that Re-Creation’s “Rockin’ in the USA!” show will appear at the Briggs Opera House in White River Junction on Aug. 5 bringing a new stage presentation to veterans and their…

Aug. 5 at 7 p.m.— FAIR HAVEN — The Fair Haven Concerts in the Park welcomes back Mellow Yellow to the stage. According to a recent news release from the band, the group “pays tribute to the 60s and 70s with truly authentic renditions of some of the genre’s greatest songs. With attention to detail, the…

Aug. 4 at 6 p.m. — CAVENDISH — The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association and the town of Cavendish invite everyone to spend an evening of fun on the Svec Memorial Green in Proctorsville on Wednesday, Aug. 4, starting at 6 p.m. when the annual summer music series continues with the sounds of Gypsy Reel.…

Grillmasters insist that just about everything tastes a little better when cooked over a flame. Even though grilling often is reserved for lunch or dinner, there’s something to be said about preparing breakfast on those hot grates as well. According to Andrew Schloss and David Joachim, authors of the cookbook “Mastering the Grill: The Owner’s…

July 7 at 6:30 p.m. — HARTFORD — Join us at Lyman Point Park for a concert in the park featuring Chad Hollister. Hartford’s summer concert series, held ever Wednesday evening, continues with Hollister’s acoustic rock. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for this free concert. Hollister has opened for such greats as Bob Dylan,…

Join us in person or virtually to walk, run or bike on the beautiful trails of Pine Hill Park in Rutland to help the animals at RCHS! On Aug. 14, 2021, we will be hosting our Trails for Tails 1-mile Fun Run, 5K run, and 5.2-mile bike ride. Unable to join in person? No problem!…

By DJ Dave Hoffenberg The band not to be missed is Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats. They’re playing tonight on the midway lawn at the Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction. They’re also playing down in Hartford, Connecticut, on Sept. 25 as part of Farm Aid with Dave Matthews, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John…

Aug. 1-8 — FAIR HAVEN — The third and final story walk for the summer will be in the Fair Haven park from Aug. 1-8. The Fair Haven Free Library board of trustees hopes to encourage an appreciation of children’s literature through this project. It would like to thank the First Congregational Church of Fair…

July 31 — WOODSTOCK — Merging a passion for gardening with a degree in architecture and landscape design, Master Gardener Benjamin Pauly of the Woodstock Inn & Resort has crafted a 20,000 square foot sunflower house on the grounds of the nearby Billings Farm & Museum. The Instagram-worthy must-see opens July 31, peaking in mid-August with blooms through early…

Thursday, July 29 - Sunday, Aug.1—BRANDON—The Brandon Carnival will return to Estabrook Park after the covid hiatus. Great rides, great games, and great food! New this year is the Grange Tent, a tent filled with agricultural competitions — get those veggies growing — as well as a huge basket raffle benefitting the Grange. The carnival…

July 30 at 5 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Chaffee Art Center invites the community to the opening of our new exhibit, Reflection on the Past and Future on Friday, July 30 from 5-7 p.m. There will be wine and light fare.  Admittance is free but a donation would be greatly appreciated. If you are not…

July 29 — FAIR HAVEN — Miss Paula and the Twangbusters will be making their debut appearance in Fair Haven’s Park on Thursday, July 29. Describing themselves as a “juke joint cocktail for your soles” this band will serve up a healthy dose of honky-tonk swing. The band is led by dynamo Paula Bradley (Miss…

A parade of vintage tractors and fun-filled family activities Aug. 1 — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum will host the 21st Annual Antique Tractor Day on Sunday, Aug. 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring restored tractors from yesteryear. Watch the tractor parades at noon and 3 p.m. and cheer on your favorite…

July 28 -Aug. 22 — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum is pleased to announce the juror’s choice and staff choice award for the 35th annual quilt exhibition.  The awards were presented at the opening reception on July 16th. The quilt exhibition is a juried show, with each of the exhibition’s three jurors selecting a…

Fundraising efforts are underway for phase 2, duathalton race and silent auction held Saturday By Brooke Geery Saturday, July 31 at 9 a.m—BETHEL —Nestled in the White River Valley watershed, Bethel, Vermont, is predominantly made up of farms, marshes and craggy hills, as well as a historic village with old brick buildings left over from…