Community Calendar

Registration open
Godnick Senior Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. Registration for the Summer Celebration BBQ Picnic on Thursday, June 13 is open, in partnership with Trio Community Meals and the Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging. Secure your spot and register early and get ready for a delicious menu, fun lawn games, raffle prizes, and a 50/50 raffle! We will have a representative from the SVCOA (Southern Vermont Coalition on Aging), as well as the VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region, who will be on site with information and resources. rutlandrec.com/godnick

RSVP Bone Builders
9-10 a.m. Wednesdays. Godnick Adult Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. Free. Full, waitlisted. Contact Retired Senior Volunteers (RSVP) at 802-774-8680 for a callback.

S.E.A.T. Exercises
9-10 a.m. Wednesdays. Godnick Adult Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. $6 per individual class or $5 per class when paying for the whole month upfront. A brand-new, chair-based full body workout led by Melissa Cox, ACSM-GEI. rutlandrec.com/godnick or 802-773-1853

Senior Bone Builders
10 a.m. Wednesdays. Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Road, Killington. Free. Weights are provided. sherburnelibrary.org or 802-422-9765

Killington Active Seniors Lunch
11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Lookout Tavern, 2910 Killington Road, Killington. $5 donation towards the meal, tip is covered by local donors. For more info, call 908-783-1050.

Castleton Community Center, 2108 Main St., Castleton
Noon. Wednesdays. Community Center dinner. Day-before reservations: call 802-468-3093.
1:30 p.m. Great Courses curriculum. castletoncsi.org

Book Club
1:30 p.m. Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Road, Killington. Free. sherburnelibrary.org or 802-422-9765

Cribbage for Adults
3-5 p.m. Wednesdays. Hartland Public Library, 153 Route 5, Hartland. Free. hartlandlibraryvt.org/calendar/ or 802-436-2473

Vermont Area Health Education Center Expo
3-7 p.m. Rutland Rec & Community Center, 134 Community Drive, Center Rutland. The Medquest Health Careers Expo is the first of its kind in the Rutland Region. svtahec.org/2024/01/medquest-expo

Bone Builders
3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Chaffee Art Center, 16 So. Main St., Rutland. Free. Improve balance and enhance energy and wellbeing. chaffeeartcenter.org or 802-775-035   

‘The Power of Color in Art and Design’
5:30 -7:30 p.m. Chaffee Art Center, 16 So. Main St., Rutland. Free; donations welcome. Jason Bemis, local, Vermont-born head lecturer at the  American Institute for Color and The Environment academy, illustrates his one-hour slide presentation, followed up a participatory exercise. chaffeeartcenter.org

‘Peter Pan and the Pirates of Zackland’
5:30-7:30 p.m. Woodstock Town Hall Theater, 31 The Green, Woodstock. Free, donations welcome. Performed by Zack’s Place Theatre Guild, the musical is based on the J.M. Barrie children’s novel as edited by Dail Frates.

Ballroom Dance with Patti Panebianco
Wednesdays. Stone Valley Arts, 145 E. Main St., Poultney
6-6:50 p.m. Tango for adults
7-7:50 p.m. Rumba for adults 
For more information and cost, contact Patti Panebianco at 516-909-1686 or email pattipdance@gmail.com

Vermont Fish & Wildlife Public Hearing on 2024 Deer Season
6:30-8:30 p.m. In-person. Thetford Academy, 304 Academy Road, Thetford. Public input on the 2024 Anterless Harvest and Youth/Novice Recommendation, available at vtfishandwildlife.com.

Bone Builders
9 a.m. Thursdays. Gilbert Hart Library, 14 S. Main St., Wallingford. 802-446-2685

Essentrics Stretch and Strength
9-10 a.m. Thursdays. Stone Valley Arts, 145 E. Main St., Poultney. $10. No-weights, low impact workout combines principles from ballet, tai chi and physiotherapy to restore flexibility and balance. Bring a mat and water.

Advanced Line Dance
9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Godnick Adult Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. rutlandrec.com/godnick or 802-773-1853

Senior Bone Builders
10 a.m. Thursdays. Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Road, Killington. Free. Weights are provided. sherburnelibrary.org or 802-422-4323

Survivors’ Support Group
10 a.m.-Noon. Thursdays. Godnick Adult Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. Free. Flyers available at the Godnick Center or call 802-775-3232. rutlandrec.com/godnick or 802-773-1853

Art at the Chaffee: Artery
10:30 a.m.-Noon. Thursdays. Chaffee Art Center, 16 So. Main St., Rutland. Fee: $10 if you bring your own supplies, up to $20 if supplies provided. Painting in all mediums welcome. No set topic or instructor. Preregister, at chaffeeartcenter.square.site/

Ukulele Group
Noon-1 p.m. Thursdays. Chaffee Art Center, 16 So. Main St., Rutland. Free. Ages 12+. Pre-register by the Wednesday before at 802-775-0356 or at chaffeeartcenter.square.site

Play Bridge!
2-4 p.m. Thursdays. Norman Williams Public Library, 10 The Green, Woodstock. Free. Beginners are welcome to observe. normanwilliams.org, 802-457-2295

S.T.E.A.M.
3-4 p.m. Thursdays. Hartland Library, 153 Route 5, Hartland. Free. Join us for S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) craft activities. Something different every week! kids@hartlandlibraryvt.org/calendar/ or 802-436-2473

Yoga with Kellie 
3:45-4:45 p.m. Thursdays. Rutland Free Library, 10 Court St., Rutland. Free. 802-773-1860

Spirituality in Recovery
4:30-5:30 p.m. Live or virtual. Rutland Jewish Center, 96 Grove St., Rutland. Rabbi Shemtov reveals 12-Step themes in the Bible that can aid in recovery. 802-773-3455

Board Game Night
5 p.m. Thursdays. Hartland Library, 153 Route 5, Hartland. Free. hartlandlibraryvt.org/calendar/ or 802-436-2473

Rutland Young Professionals May Mixer
6-8 p.m. 106 West St., Suite 1, Rutland. Free. RYP joins Rutland County Pride. To RSVP, rcpride.org/events-1/ryp-mixer/form

‘Until the End of the World’ Documentary (2021)
6 p.m. Billings Farm & Museum, 69 Old River Road, Woodstock. Free. Some consider fish farming to be the “sustainable answer for food security,” but is it true? This Italian production journeys across three continents to find the answer. Donations are welcome and may be made to pentanglearts.org/get-involved/donations/

Grace Church Rummage Sale
6-9 p.m. Grace Congregational UCC, 8 Court St., Rutland. Free. An old-fashioned rummage with some great finds. BYOB (bring your own bag). gracechurchvt.org

Queer Readings Open Mic
7 p.m. Main Street Museum, 58 Bridge St., White River Junction. By donation. Original poetry and readings. 21+. Mainstreetmuseum.org

ArtisTree Open Mic
7-9 p.m. Every other Thursday. ArtisTree Community Arts Center, 2095 Pomfret Road, Pomfret. Free. 802-457-3500

Vermont Historians’ Annual Conference, ‘Now and Then’
8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Hotel Coolidge, 39 S. Main St., White River Junction. $25 Vermont Historical Society members; $40 non-members. The Vermont League of Local Historical Societies & Museums convenes to discuss historical research, conservation, best practices and outreach to youth, in light of the upcoming 250th anniversary in 2026 of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Many concurrent sessions, led by experts in the field. Registration includes a light breakfast, lunch, snacks, & all sessions. Space may be limited.  For full program details, see pg. ___ of this paper or contact Director of Service & Outreach Eileen Corcoran at eileen.corcoran@vermont history.org

Grace Church Rummage Sale
9 a.m.-Noon. Grace Congregational UCC, 8 Court St., Rutland. Free. An old-fashioned rummage with some great finds. BYOB (bring your own bag). gracechurchvt.org

Rutland Library Book Sale
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rutland Free Library, 10 Court St., Rutland. By donation. Comprehensive, curated selection of used books, CDs, books on tape and rare volumes.

Yoga & Meditation
10:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays. Godnick Adult Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. rutlandrec.com/godnick or 802-773-1853

Bone Builders
11 a.m.-Noon. Fridays. Chaffee Art Center, 16 So. Main St., Rutland. Free. 802-775-0356

JAM Equipment Orientation
Noon-12:45 p.m. Junction Arts & Media, 5 S. Main St., White River Junction. This is a prerequisite to borrowing any form of production equipment. RSVP with one week advance request to uvjam.org/event/jam-equipment-orientation/2024-03-20/. Next session: May 15.

Mother’s Day Jewelry for Kids 8-12
3:30-5 p.m. ArtisTree, 2095 Pomfret Road, So. Pomfret. $25. Teacher Holly Gaspar will guide the creation of simple, unique jewelry pieces from charms, beads, fabrics and more. artistreevt.org/workshops

‘Fertile Ground’: Artist’s Reception
4-5:30 p.m. Norman Williams Public Library, 10 The Green, Woodstock. Free. Annual spring group show. 802-457-2295

Mother’s Day Sip ‘n’ Paint Make ‘n’ Take
6-8 p.m. Katie’s Gallery & Studio, 2nd Floor of the Bridgewater Mill, 2nd floor, 102 Mill Road, Bridgewater. $35, BYOB. Surprise Mom with an original painting completed that day, or bring her with you. Open to all ability levels. Katie Roberts provide detailed instructions, supplies and help throughout. You will go home with a painting that you make! Minimum 12 people, maximum 25 people. $35 per person. 802-672-1997

‘Moana Jr.’
7 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland. Adults $15, seniors & under 10, $10 + fees. Performed onstage by the Rutland Youth Theatre, ‘Moana’ is a coming-of-age story. Songs include originals from the Disney movie. ci.ovationtix.com/36265/production/1196549

Birding Adventure in the Treetops
7:30-10 a.m. Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Nature’s Way, Quechee.  General public $28, VINS members $23; includes afternoon admission to World Migratory Bird Day program. A birding adventure into the canopy with VINS staff for the beginner and intermediate birder. A field guide and binoculars are recommended. This workshop will be held outdoors, rain or shine. Participants should dress appropriately. 802-359-5000 or info@vinsweb.org

Sports Car Club of Vermont, Autocross meet
8 a.m. Diamond Run Mall, 46 Diamond Run Mall Pl., Rutland Town. $40 for members; $50 for non-members, including a 1-day membership. The SCCV 2024 Summer Series Event and DRM Autocross #2, is  open to all licensed drivers over 18 and licensed drivers under 18 with parent’s liability waiver and presence at the event. Helmets, technical inspection of the vehicles are required. For more information and registration, visit: motorsportreg.com/events/sccv-drm-autocross-2-on-5-11-24-diamond-mall-rutland-vt-sports-car-club-519208

Bird Walk in Pittsford
8-9 a.m. Pittsford Town Trails, Pittsford. Free. Join experienced birder Sue Wetmore to explore a Vermont birding hotspot along Otter Creek! Meet at the Pittsford Village Farm, 42 Elm St., Pittsford. Bring camera and dress for the weather. pittsfordvillagefarm.org

2nd Annual Bike Demo Day
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Pine Hill Park, Oak St. Ext., Rutland. Free. Try out adult and kids’ mountain bikes and full-suspension ebikes on the Pine Hill Park bike trails. Group guided rides will leave our tent on 30 – 45 minute intervals. Registration on site.  First come, first served.  Boot Pro Ski & Bike, 802-228-2776.

Creating a Logo
9 a.m.-2 p.m.  ArtisTree, 2095 Pomfret Road, So. Pomfret. $150. Christine Hauck will lead the workshop for practical and historical understanding of typography, then students will create an original logo design.  artistreevt.org/workshops

Rutland Summer Farmers’ Market Is Back
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Depot Park, Downtown Rutland. Daily harvest bounty, local arts & crafts, eggs, meat, artisan cheeses and breads, maple products, hemp products, craft spirits. Food carts. vtfarmersmarket.org/markets/summer/

Annual Bike Safety Day
9:30-12:30. Wallingford Elementary School, 126 School St., Wallingford. Free. Free helmets, bike inspections and safety course, plus hotdogs and ice cream. Shrewsbury, Tinmouth and Clarendon families are welcome. wallingfordvt@gmail.com

Rutland Library Book Sale
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rutland Free Library, 10 Court St., Rutland. By donation. Comprehensive, curated selection of used books, CDs, books on tape and rare volumes.

Lego Club
10-11 a.m. Gilbert Hart Library, 14 S. Main St., Wallingford. 802-446-2685

Wonderfeet Grand Opening
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum, 66 Merchants Row, Rutland. Free. Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum has grown and added new exhibits. Fun activities and shows all day, including a birthday cake!  If interested in a tour and brief information session at 10:30, RSVP to wonderfeetevents@gmail.com.

VINS: World Migratory Bird Day
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Nature’s Way, Quechee.  General admission: $19.50 adults, 4-17 $16.50 with an adult, membrs and 3 & under free. Get your passport and collect stickers at each station and activity. 
11-11:30 a.m. Raptor Migration
12:30 – 12:50 p.m. Songbird Aviary Tour
1-2 p.m. — “Seasons at a New England Bog,” book talk and booksigning with author and photographer Bob Fleck
2-2:30 p.m. — Insect Migration
2:30-3 p.m. — Raptor Feeding Time
3-4 p.m. — “An Uncommon Look at the Common Loon,” exhibit, artist talk and reception with Vermont nature photographer Ian Clark. 802-359-5000 or info@vinsweb.org

Introduction to Vermont Viticulture
10 -11:30 a.m. Billings Farm & Museum, 69 Old River Road, Woodstock. $15 person, $10 Member. Age 16+. Everything to know about grape varieties, growing conditions in Vermont, winemaking and uses for grapes. Viticulturist Sharen Conner of Lincoln Bridge Farms, Woodstock, will lead. A 30-minute Q&A follows. Billings Backyard Workshop Series for Adults. billingsfarm.org

The 35th Annual Tinmouth Plant
May 11-May 19 daily from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Squier Family Farmstand located at 12 McNamara Road, Tinmouth.  Tinmouth grown perennials, herbs and shrubs will be available for sale at terrific prices. Proceeds benefit the Tinmouth Community Fund. Info at 802-881-6775.

Rutland Railway Museum & Model Club
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. 79 Depot Lane, Center Rutland. Free. Maintained by the Rutland Railway Association, Inc., the historic depot is now a museum that houses an operating HO scale model railroad setup and displays hundreds of rare or antique model trains, photographs, signs and memorabilia saved from an earlier time, including the former Rutland Railroad Caboose #45. rutlandrailway.org

Art at the Chaffee: Drop ‘N’ Paint
Noon-2 p.m. Saturdays. Chaffee Art Center, 16 So. Main St., Rutland. $25 per person, instructor help optional for a fee. All ages. Supplies and images to paint are provided. Must pre-register by Friday noon at: chaffeeartcenter.square.site/ or 802-775-0356

A Day in a Historic Garden
1 p.m. Senator Justin S. Morrill State Historic Site, 214 Justin Morrill Memorial Hwy, Strafford. Free.  U.S. Sen. Justin Morrill fostered the Morrill Land Grant College Act of 1862, to benefit agriculture and the trades. Get involved in preserving Vermont’s history and help prepare the Victorian gardens for the 2024 season. Counts toward Master Gardener outreach hours, but no experience needed. Basic garden tools available, snacks and beverages provided. To preregister: Friends of the Morrill Homestead, 802-649-2940.

Annual Student Art Show
1-4 p.m. Stone Valley Arts, 145 E. Main St., Poultney. Art work from students in Poultney, Fair Haven, Wells and Middletown Springs.

Sun Printing with Prue
2-4 p.m. Hartland Public Library, 150 US-5, Hartland. Free. Make botanical prints using water, acrylic paint, paper, plant material and sunlight. 802-436-2473

‘Moana Jr.’ The Musical
2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland. Adults $15, seniors & under 10, $10 + fees. Performed onstage by the Rutland Youth Theatre, ‘Moana’ is a coming-of-age story. Songs include originals from the Disney movie. ci.ovationtix.com/36265/production/1196549

Michelob ULTRA Decked Out Days
3-5 p.m. Base of Superstar, Killington Resort. Free. Live music, games and swag giveaways.

Live Music of South America
5:30-8 p.m. Barnard Town Hall, North Road, Barnard Center. Tix from $5 to $20. New Inca Son, musicians from Bolivia and Peru, cap a week-long residency with an outdoor performance at Barnard Town Hall. Food will be available for purchase. barnarts.ludus.com/200453423

Introduction to Beaded Jewelry
10 a.m.-1 p.m. The MINT, 112 Quality Lane, Rutland. Members $40, nonmembers $55. Make earrings and a necklace to take home. Tools and supplies provided, welcome to bring your own beads. Register at rutlandmint.org/event-5669489/Registration.

The 35th Annual Tinmouth Plant
May 11-May 19 daily from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Squier Family Farmstand located at 12 McNamara Road, Tinmouth.  Tinmouth grown perennials, herbs and shrubs will be available for sale at terrific prices. Proceeds benefit the Tinmouth Community Fund. Info at 802-881-6775.

Mother’s Day Brunch
Mountain Top Inn, Chittenden. Adults $46, children $20. Buffet menu in the Event Barn, overlooking sweeping views of the Green Mountain National Forest. Alcoholic beverage, tips and taxes not included in price. RSVP to 802-483-8311.

Raptors in Focus: Photography Workshop
1 p.m. Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Nature’s Way, Quechee.  General admission: $19.50 adults, 4-17 $16.50 with an adult, membrs and 3 & under free. Join local photojournalist Rob Strong as he “shoots” our resident raptors. Tips and tricks for intermediate photographers. A camera and ample storage are required. Register today to secure your spot at 802-359-5000 or info@vinsweb.org

Annual Student Art Show
1-4 p.m. Stone Valley Arts, 145 E. Main St., Poultney. Art work from students in Poultney, Fair Haven, Wells and Middletown Springs.

6th Annual Zack’s Place Magical Garden Event
3 p.m. Kelly Way Gardens, 106 Kelly Way, Woodstock. $200. Farm to table dinner prepared by Matthew McClure and guest speakers Terry Dorman & Addie Gardner, producers and writers of the award-winning documentary, “Whitman Brook: An Apple Orchard and the Nature of Time.” Register at zacksplacevt.org/events/magical-garden-event/

The Wailin’ Jennys
7 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland. $48, $58, $68 + tax/fees. Originally from Winnipeg, this trio of women is renowned for their rich harmony and folk-roots sound. ci.ovationtix.com/36265/performance/11423933

Winning Bird Photography on Display
Noon-6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Castleton Bank Gallery, 104 Merchants Row, Rutland. Free. Outstanding large-format photographs of bird life, winners of the National Audubon Photography Show of 2022. Through May 11, 2024.

Senior Bone Builders
10 a.m. Mondays. Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Road, Killington. Free. Weights are provided. sherburnelibrary.org or 802-422-9765

The 35th Annual Tinmouth Plant
May 11-May 19 daily from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Squier Family Farmstand located at 12 McNamara Road, Tinmouth.  Tinmouth grown perennials, herbs and shrubs will be available for sale at terrific prices. Proceeds benefit the Tinmouth Community Fund. Info at 802-881-6775.

Community Lunch
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondays. Godnick Adult Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. Over 60, $3.50; under 59, $6. Donations welcome. In partnership with Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging and Meals on Wheels, the Godnick Center hosts congregate meals. Make new friends, connect with pals. Call 773-1853. and leave a message with your name and phone number, the Thursday before. See rutlandrec.com/godnick for the menu.

Monday Movie
1 p.m. The Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Road, Killington. Free. Contact the library for the title. sherburnelibrary.org/movie-monday/ 802 422-9765

Early Bird Walks
7:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Free. Join Slate Valley Trails and the Rutland Audubon Society for outing at the Poultney River Loop to spot the spring arrivals around Poultney. Meet at the D&H Rail Trail crossing on Main Street, Poultney. 3.3 miles, expect to be out for about 3 1/2 hours. Dress for the weather and bring binocs or camera, water, snack and insect repellent. Locations change each week. Email Joe Tilley at jptilley50@gmail.com for more information.

Bone Builders
9 a.m. Tuesdays. Gilbert Hart Library, 14 S. Main St., Wallingford. 802-446-2685

Line Dance for Beginners
9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Godnick Adult Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. Line dance basics taught by Sharon McKee. No partner or experience needed. Call 802-773-1853 for cost and to sign up. rutlandrec.com/godnick

The 35th Annual Tinmouth Plant
May 11-May 19 daily from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Squier Family Farmstand located at 12 McNamara Road, Tinmouth.  Tinmouth grown perennials, herbs and shrubs will be available for sale at terrific prices. Proceeds benefit the Tinmouth Community Fund. Info at 802-881-6775.

Bridge Club
Noon-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Godnick Adult Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. Free. rutlandrec.com/godnick

Met Opera: ‘Madama Butterfly’ by Giacomo Puccini
1 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland. $20 + tax/fees. East meets West in a searing tale of trust and betrayal. Approx. 4 hours run time. ci.ovationtix.com/36265/production/1187892

Bridge Club
2-4 p.m. Tuesdays. Hartland Public Library, 150 US-5, Hartland. Free. All levels are welcome. Want to learn? Contact Toni at 802-436-2943 or email tonidave@vertmontel.net.

Chess Club
4-6 p.m. Tuesdays. Godnick Adult Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. Free. Whether you have been playing for years or are new. If possible, bring your own chess set; some sets will be available. Contact club organizer Gregory Weller at gawchess802@gmail.com.

Urban Legends Downtown Stroll
5 sharp-6:30 p.m. Meet at Depot Park, 49 Evelyn St., Rutland. Free. Let your guide introduce you to the Rutland you don’t see from your car. No RSPV needed. Leisurely pace, leave anytime.

Play Chess, Backgammon!
5-7 p.m. Tuesdays. Norman Williams Public Library, 10 The Green, Woodstock. Free. All skill levels are welcome, and coaching is available. Bring your own set or use one of ours. normanwilliams.org or 802-457-2295