The Rutland County Humane Society’s Spay the Mom program is simple and free. If you’re a Rutland County resident, you can bring any mom cat or dog and all her kittens or puppies to us at no charge. In exchange, the Humane Society will spay the mom and return her to you at no cost. The…

June 20 at 2 p.m. — MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS— The Middletown Springs Historical Society will return to its traditional Strawberry Festival format for the 47th annual event on Sunday, June 20, from 2-4 p.m. Strawberry lovers are invited to the Historical Society on the Green, 10 Park Ave., Middletown Springs, for delicious strawberry shortcake made with…

June 20 — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum celebrates Father’s Day, Sunday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission for fathers! Families can participate in the three-legged races and egg races and join in a rousing game of historic baseball at 2 p.m. Youngsters can craft a handprint gift for Dad featuring…

Making space for pollinators and other wildlife June 23 at 5:30 p.m. — VIRTUAL — Have you always wanted to bring bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators to your yard, patio, or community garden? Join us for tips on VT’s native summer wildflowers, evaluating the habitat you have, selecting plants, and more.  This free webinar…

The Chaffee Art Center, a non-profit community-based organization focusing on the arts, was selected June 10 to receive $38,675 in funding from the Summer Matters for All grant program. According to Governor Phil Scott, the Summer Matters for All grant program will award up to $3.85 million to programs in 13 counties with the goal…

By Neil P. Allen BRANDON— Last month, The River Pub & Grill opened its doors at 18 Center St. in Brandon. The new restaurant is described as “a casual environment with pub-style food, drinks, and cocktails in an open concept dining room with covered patio dining,” according to the website. It is owned by Donald…

Many people have recently discovered fishing as a great low-stress way to enjoy the out-of-doors with the added benefit of sometimes bringing home a nice meal of fish. The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. says these people often ask to learn more about fishing techniques and equipment as well as Vermont’s fishing opportunities, so the…

Rutland Recreation Dept. is once again working with Local Motion to provide an e-bike library. This is a free e-bike lending program that allows Vermont residents to try out an e-bike for three to four days. The purpose behind the program is to allow people the opportunity to try one to aid in the decision…

June 9 at 10 a.m. — LUDLOW — A special vaccination clinic for Okemo Valley hospitality employees is scheduled for Wednesday June 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the Okemo Marketplace Plaza at 57 Pond St. in Ludlow. No appointment is needed, as this is a walk-in clinic. The…

The Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) has announced that the application portal for the Economic Recovery Bridge program went live June 7. The program is expected to deliver $30 million in financial relief to businesses who have not received state and federal funding due to eligibility constraints and to businesses who can show…

RUTLAND — Have you seen the new pride banners in Downtown Rutland, Vermont? Post a photo with one during the month of June for a chance to win a gift card to a local business!  Here’s how to enter: Take a picture with a downtown pride banner Post the picture on Facebook and TAG US…

RUTLAND — The Chaffee Art Center invites the community to the opening of our new exhibit, 4Strong Women on June 11 from 5-7 p.m.  An RSVP is required to attend.   The exhibit will feature solo galleries by the following artists:  “Impermanence” by Carolyn Shattuck “Back to the Garden” by Sandy Mayo “Respite” by Christine Holzschuh “Unfolding Thoughts (The Unfolding…

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. says deer fawns are being born this time of year and asks that people avoid disturbing or picking them up.  Most deer fawns are born in late May and the first and second weeks of June, according to Vermont deer biologist Nick Fortin.  Fortin says it is best to…

By Andrea Knepper Like me, you are probably getting ready to go to the local garden center and pick up some annual flowers to spruce up your landscaping. This year, consider planting some edible annuals instead.  The idea of incorporating edible plants into landscaping has grown in popularity in recent years. Increasing the diversity in…

By Bonnie Kirn Donahue Berry season in Vermont can feel like a beautiful, fleeting moment in time. How can we make it last longer? You may be familiar with common types of berries that can be grown here, such as raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, grapes and strawberries. Growing different varieties of these species is one way to…