Wednesday, May 12 at 11 a.m. —VIRTUAL— Southwestern Vermont Health Care’s (SVHC) Medical Matters Weekly with Dr. Trey Dobson, a weekly interactive, multi-platform medical-themed talk show, will feature Natalie Kwit, public health veterinarian with the Vermont Dept. of Health, as a guest on its May 12 show. The show will air at 11 a.m. and will cover everything…

Friday, May 14 9 a.m. -3 p.m.—RUTLAND — On May 14th, Stockton Security, Rutland City Police Dept. and Project Vision will be holding the second annual Stuff-A-Cruiser to benefit BROC Community Action and, this year at the suggestion of Becky Stockton, the Rutland County Humane Society will also be a beneficiary. Donations of nonperishable foods,…

Saturday, May 15 at 10 a.m. —WOODSTOCK/VIRTUAL — The next program in the Billings Backyard Series presents Beekeeping and Pollinators with Troy Hall of Hall Apiaries, Plainfield, NH. Curious about keeping bees? Passionate about pollinators? Troy will discuss the basic concepts of beekeeping and caring for hives as well as the joys one can discover keeping…

Locals celebrate ‘surviving’ the pandemic hospitality season  Sunday, May 16 at 11 a.m. —KILLINGTON — Dream Maker Bakers and Killington Boot Camp Wellness Center have teamed up to create a fun day of games, music, food and drinks! Join in for a classic Killington event that is sure to be one for the books. The…

Vermont’s catch-and-release bass fishing is underway with some of the hottest bass fishing action in the region happening right now, according to Vermont Fish & Wildlife (VTF&W), May 10.  “Spring catch-and-release bass fishing is a really special time to be on the water in Vermont, and the fishing can be truly spectacular,” said Bernie Pientka,…

Tuesday, May 18 at 7:30 a.m. — POULTNEY — Beginning birders welcome! There will be friendly birders in the group who will happily share their knowledge with you. Bring water and a snack, insect repellent, binoculars, cameras, and field guides. There is usually an opportunity to leave early. We walk at a slow pace with…

RUTLAND — The Rutland Free Library is open with our regular hours. Masks are required. We continue to suggest patrons use curbside/concierge service, where users can call or email ahead and have their materials ready to pick up at the front desk, as recommended by VT Dept. of Libraries. We welcome browsing and computer use. No…

Saturday, May 15 at 9 a.m — VIRTUAL — Curious if that insect in your garden is friend or foe? Or what disease may be affecting the leaves of your favorite landscape plant?  On May 15, Ann Hazelrigg, Ph.D., will share information on beneficial insects, pests and plant diseases commonly found in gardens and landscapes…

May 15-22 —  VIRTUAL — Several activities are planned in Vermont for Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week, May 15-22, to help increase public understanding of an invasive forest pest that has destroyed millions of acres of ash trees in the country. “Across the Fence,” the University of Vermont (UVM) Extension farm, home and community show…

By Ron Krupp Editor’s note: Ron Krupp, author of “The Woodchuck’s Guide to Gardening,” “The Woodchuck Returns to Gardening” and “Lifting the Yoke,” is working on his third garden book, “The Woodchuck’s Guide to Landscape Plants and Ornamentals.” When we plant a seed, we create a direct link between our ancestral past and our potential future.…

For more information visit: vermontfarmersfoodcenter.org/everyone_eats Rutland County Vermont Farmers Food Center 251 West Street, Rutland Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 4 p.m.-6 p.m. (Drive-thru; first-come, first-served)   Rutland Veggie Van Go Diamond Run Mall Thu 4/22, 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/vdhrutland   Barstow Memorial School 223 Chittenden Rd, Chittenden Wednesday 5  p.m. -…

By Seamus McAvoy/VTDigger Vermonters can expect a return to amusement rides, fried food and demolition derbies this summer, as most fairs plan a revival after a year off due to Covid-19, including the Vermont State Fair at the Rutland fairgrounds, which will celebrate its 175th anniversary Aug. 17-21 with two demolition derbies and a rodeo, among…

By Brooke Geery Scott Downs, from Middleton, Massachusetts, and Lincoln, New Hampshire, comes to Killington in the spring after Loon Mountain (New Hampshire) closes.  In addition to skiing as many spring days as he can, “I always try and make the June 1 days at Killington,” he said.  With the Icon Pass he also comes…

By Emma Cotton/VTDigger When Ed and Barbara Morrow founded Northshire Bookstore in 1976, they moved with their son, Chris, into an apartment below the shop. Chris, who was 9, remembers climbing a ladder from their home through a trap door that led to the service desk. The Morrow family has owned the Northshire Bookstore ever since.…

By Brooke Geery FAIR HAVEN— Sometimes you walk into a place and it immediately feels like home. The Fair Haven Inn is one of those places. When I arrived for happy hour on a rainy day last week, co-owner Bruce Ieremias greeted us at the side door, informing me that the front door was being…