Knowing how to code can build a kid’s confidence, enhance problem-solving skills and expand future career opportunities. To introduce middle and high school students to coding, Vermont 4-H, in collaboration with the University of Vermont (UVM) College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences and Ohio 4-H, is offering a free six-session course, beginning Oct. 15. Sessions…

Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Join Phoenix Books as they welcome Vermont author Archer Mayor to the Phoenix Zoom Channel for a talk on his latest novel, “The Orphan’s Guilt.” In the book, a straightforward traffic stop snowballs into a homicide investigation after Joe Gunther and his fellow investigators peel back layer upon layer of history…

Friday, Oct. 2, 2020 from 6 a.m. - Sunday Oct. 4 at 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Vermont Great 2.4.6.8k Run/Walk, presented by Rutland Regional Medical Center will be held virtually this year. This means you can do your miles your way — pick your distance, your route and when you walk or run, anytime between 6 a.m.…

Saturday, Oct. 3—Every year, the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont (NAMI Vermont) brings together hundreds of people with its annual walkathon to raise mental health awareness and funds to support its free programming. This year, they are taking a different route – “going virtual.” On Saturday, Oct. 3, NAMI Vermont will participate in NAMIWalks Your…

Saturday, Oct. 3 at 3:30 p.m.—PUTNEY— The Mammals, an “indie-folk supergroup” from New York’s storied Hudson Valley, will perform live in Cooper Field on Sand Hill Road in Putney on Oct. 3. Known for their jubilant, high-energy shows, The Mammals deftly move from older-than-dirt banjo duets to sound-the-alarm topical fare that’s right in line with the…

BRANDON — The Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Brandon Alliance and other town entities are putting on a town wide event that Celebrates Brandon!! The Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to a celebration on Friday, Sept. 25 and Saturday, Sept. 26. The goal is to stir up buzz that weekend and showcase…

Throughout our lives, people and animals often become important to us and make a great impact. There are many ways to remember or honor these special individuals. One way is to make a donation in their name to Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS). For animal lovers, a terrific holiday or birthday gift might be a…

Students in K-6: draw a picture of a job you’d like to explore for a chance to win For each of the next five weeks, two students and their families will win $50 in takeout from their favorite local restaurant or food business. And everyone who participates will be entered into a drawing for nine…

Saturday, Sept. 26 at 12 p.m.—POULTNEY—A makerspace is a collaborative work space inside a school, library or separate public/private facility for making, learning, exploring and sharing that uses high tech to no tech tools.  These spaces are open to kids, adults, and entrepreneurs and have a wide variety of maker equipment including 3D printers, CNC…

Thursday, Sept. 24 at 5:30 p.m.—PITTSFORD— The ducks will have masks this year and will socially distance as they swim!  Join the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) for our annual Duck Derby to raise needed funds for the homeless animals in Rutland County.  On Thursday, Sept. 24 at 5:30 p.m. adopted (plastic) ducks will be launched…

Saturday, Sept. 26 at 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum will present the next workshop in the Billings Backyard Series, “Putting Food By: Can and Preserve Your Harvest Bounty” with Chef Emery Gray, a Woodstock-based chef. This virtual workshop will be presented on Zoom on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. From the safety of your own kitchen learn how…

Saturday, Sept. 26 at 10 a.m.‚—PITTSFIELD—Patricia McDonough is an abstract artist currently creating a piece about Covid-19, which will be installed at The Pittsfield Makers Place (formerly known as Pittsfield Bazaar) on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the Pittsfield Green. The piece, entitled “Acknowledgement and Grief” is 2020 by the numbers. In addition,…

Vermonters can now check out a moisture meter from their local library for free, thanks to a new loan program from the Vermont Departments of Environmental Conservation and Libraries. The moisture meters are available at 48 public libraries across the State. “When I heard of the Wood Moisture Meter program, I wondered if there would…

“For the past 19 years, the Ludlow Rotary Club (LRC) has sponsored a chili cook-off regardless of the weather or other worldly problems. But 2020 will see the first cancellation of the event due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We believe it is a necessary step to take to protect area residents and visitors from unnecessary…

Friday, Sept. 25—CASTLETON—The 16th annual Castleton Community Center golf outing, Friday Sept. 25 at Lake St. Catherine Country Club, will benefit the center’s elderly and disabled transportation program. Over 3,000 rides were provided last year for essential travel to doctor’s appointments, nursing home visits, therapy, adult day care and senior meals. The CCS transportation program…