FAIR HAVEN — The book sales sponsored by the Friends of the Library are back in business. We will be holding sales on the following dates and times: • Saturday, July 17, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. • Wednesday, Aug. 11, 4:30-6:30 p.m. • Saturday, Sept. 11, 10-12 p.m. The books are located in the library basement.…

There are a many wonderful events planned this summer for readers of all ages at the Fair Haven Free Library. Mary Kay Miller, the children’s librarian, has scheduled summer story times every Tuesday morning in July. The story time begins at 10 a.m. The theme for this summer’s reading is Tales and Tails. In keeping with the…

Thursday, July 15 — WEST RUTLAND — Join the Rutland County Audubon for the full 3.7 mile loop in this Nation- al Audubon IBA (Important Bird Area), or go halfway. Kids, new birders and non-members are always welcome! Grow your birding skills with fellow friendly and accomplished birders. Participants should plan to meet at the marsh board- walk on Marble…

July 17-24 —FAIR HAVEN — The Fair Haven Free Library welcomes everyone to the Fair Haven community story walk. The story walk will display a full book on white picket signs spaced throughout the Fair Haven Town Park during the summer. Feel free to walk through the park and read the full story that is…

There’s something kind of magical about a scale model, whether it’s a model train exhibit or a topographic model of Yosemite National Park or the iconic “Panorama of the City of New York.” They recreate vanished worlds, invent new ones, and invite us to contemplate life on a scale we cannot comprehend from street level. It’s especially…

Kids age 6-8 are invited to join the Billings Bookworms July 12-Aug. 16 — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum recently announce the Billings Bookworms, a new summer program for kids ages 6-8, offered on Mondays, July 12-Aug. 16, from 10-11:30 a.m. Each week, participants will read about and explore a farm-themed topic through activities and…

By Nadie VanZandt In summer, while vegetables and flowers thrive in the garden, so does poison ivy in backyards, woods, disturbed areas and anywhere else it can get a toehold. Challenging to recognize due to its changing shape in different environments, careful observation and some knowledge of poison ivy could help you avoid a nasty rash. Poison…

Tuesday, July 20 at 10:30 a.m. —FAIR HAVEN — Fair Haven Free Library will host Jerry Schneider, who will be presenting his popular pollinator program. This program is for children of all ages, and will be held at the library on Tuesday, July 20 at 10:30 a.m. Inventor of the award- winning Butterfly Game, Schneider, has…

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. says many people are having problems with bears looking for food near their homes, and with the food scrap ban in effect the department is providing tips for people who are composting at home so they can avoid attracting hungry bears. “We have been receiving lots of reports of…

Computers are significant investments and invaluable resources for school, work and recreational use. Many people use their computers daily for several hours a day. Computers are integral but not infallible. A concerted effort to clean computers every day can keep computers in top form. According to How-to-Geek, computer cleanup can flush disk space and free…

Sunday, July 18 at 4 p.m. — RUTLAND — Cackling witches, moaning specters and rattling skeletons are the last things that come to mind in a concert featuring tuba, french horn and piano! But this Grace Congregational Church offers those sounds and more. Bill Keck, Ron Wold and Alastair Stout offer a concert of music…

By Curt Peterson Editor’s note: This is the fourth of the Covid Survival Series by reporter Curt Peterson about area restaurants and their adaptations during and plans post-Covid. There are very few people who are as genuinely optimistic as Cathy Emmons, co-owner with her husband, Bill Emmons, of Cloudland Farm in North Pomfret. When asked about…

Backyard barbecues beckon and poolside entertaining reigns supreme every summer. After guests have had their fill of fire-licked grilled burgers, hot dogs and chicken, a refreshing dessert that won’t have summertime hosts sweating preparation can make for the perfect culinary capper. “Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bars” marry tangy cream cheese with sweet and velvety banana pudding atop…

Sunday, July 18 — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum joins the nation in celebrating the “Great American Dessert,” Sunday, July 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sample ice cream, sundae toppings and homemade cones. Enjoy the lively music of Tom McKenzie and take a wagon ride around the farm. Children can make ice…

Rock Landscaping is cruising to an undefeated season while the other teams are all tied up By DJ Dave Hoffenberg Rock Landscaping vs. Dirty Mike & The Boys Last game Rock battled Dirty Mike & The Boys and the game was close until the third inning. It was almost an identical first inning with the…