Located within Pine Hill Park in Rutland, the Pine Cone Adventure Forest is a magical trail that consists of 12 natural play stations with interesting themes and interactive play suggestions such as “Stick City,” “Stump Hop,” and “The Troll Bridge.”  The winning design will be used to inspire its new Pine Hill Adventure Forest T-Shirt!…

Sunday, Aug. 30 at 11 a.m.—Rhonda Lenair, known as “the healer of addictions,” reknowned medical intuitive, and founder of the Self(s) Healing Experience (SHE) will host a conference call on Aug. 30 from 11 a.m. -12 p.m.  SHE is a transformational life changing encounter renown for producing predictable miracles. Through what SHE offers privately, self-destructive, …

Aug. 28- Oct. 9—BRANDON— The Brandon Artists Guild (BAG) is open for business and featuring a new exhibit by ceramic artist-member Dasha Kalisz. A Space Within, runs from Aug. 28 through Oct. 9.  The exhibit opens with a free reception to meet the artist on Friday, Sept. 4 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Covid…

by Brooke Geery With a statewide mandate in place that everyone wear masks in public as of Aug. 1, it is wise to accept this new reality and enjoy the opportunity to make a  fashion statement with this additional accessory.  While disposable blue paper masks will accomplish the same medical purpose, many have made or…

By Brooke Geery Wearing a mask is a lot more fun if it’s colorful and exciting, and Vermont’s artist community knows that! Several local artists have gotten in on the action, producing stylish creations that make wearing a mask just a little bit better. Ashley Carter of Sweet Potato Accessories in Mendon has been hard…

Saturday, Aug. 22 at 9 a.m.—RUTLAND—All are invited to participate in the Grace Steeple Chase scavenger hunt. This celebration of Rutland’s history and heritage is dedicated to the memory of Lincoln Fenn, a long-time member of Grace Church and historian extraordinaire. The Steeple Chase is free and all are welcome. Please park in the West…

Support your favorite downtown shops and you can enter to win $500 cash! RUTLAND—Shop locally in Aug. and Sept. with the Downtown Rutland retail passport! Snag a passport at any of 15 participating locations in the historic downtown district. Inside each passport you’ll find a business directory, rules for participation, and places to get stamped!…

PITTSFIELD—Roger Clark Memorial Library in Pittsfield is pleased to announce that it is once again open for browsing, on a limited basis. Patrons can come into the library on Tuesdays from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m., and on Saturdays, from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Please note that, in accordance with the mandate from the…

Registration is now open for the Connecticut River Conservancy’s Source to Sea Cleanup. This annual event, now in its 24th year, has grown into one of the largest river cleanups in the country. CRC invites volunteers to safely continue the tradition of getting dirty for cleaner rivers in September. For more information, event safety guidelines, or to register for the Cleanup visit ctriver.org/cleanup. “The Source to Sea Cleanup strengthens community while cleaning up our…

Friday, Aug. 21 at 7:30 p.m.—RANDOLPH—The Cassotto Duo, the husband and wife duo made up of Annemieke and Jeremiah McLane, will perform live at the Chandler Music Hall. This show is the lone survivor from the 2020 Central Vermont Chamber Music Festival and can be seen in person or live-streamed at chandler-arts.org. The concert will…

Thursday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND— To prepare for the High Holy Days, liturgist Trisha Arlin will lead a Zoom prayer writing workshop. Participants will be writing kavannot (intentions) and prayers for forgiveness and healing, as well as prayers for animals since Rosh Hodesh Elul, the new year for animals, begins that evening. Trisha Arlin is a liturgist, teacher,…

The fall online class resilient dancing series has officially launched. You are invited to come dance in any and all of the classes listed on the roster, featuring 11  Vermont Dance Alliance (VDA) member teachers leading classes from September through December. The class styles range to provide something for everyone. For all 33 upcoming classes, there are scholarships…

In our country, systematic racism has restricted opportunities for Black Americans, resulting in economic, social, and health inequities. There are creative consequences as well, and many reparations need to be made. The Chaffee Art Center believes art has the power to transform lives and communities. The Chaffee is honored to invite Black artists to submit…

The Covid pandemic has affected our lives in many ways, and if you have gone fishing or launched a boat at one of Vermont’s state fishing access areas recently, you may know that they are getting a lot of use this year The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. owns and manages 196 fishing access areas…

By Brooke Geery With nearly all events cancelled due to Covid-19, no one would have been surprised if Rutland’s annual Art in the Park festival didn’t happen this year. But by limiting the number of vendors and attendees, the Chaffee Art Gallery was able to host the event for the 59th year on Aug. 8-9.…