PAWLET—The Board of the Pawlet Public Library announced its new fall fundraiser, “Root for the Library Raffle,” which runs now through Oct. 6 when the drawing will be held. Raffle items are valued at $100 and over, including 100 gallons of #2 heating oil, outdoor patio furniture, $100 gift certificates to local restaurants, $100 gift…

LEBANON, NH —AVA Gallery and Art is proud to host its 30th Silent Auction held at its 11 Bank St. location in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Preview and early-bird bidding will begin Friday, Sept. 18 and continue through Oct. 2, in their named galleries or online at avagallery.org. Bidding will conclude online Friday, Oct. 2, at…

Poet Reuben Jackson to kick off series Thursday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m.—WOODSTOCK— Bookstock, the Green Mountain Festival of Words, is pleased to announce Virtual Bookstock 2020, a series of free, monthly live-streaming author talks beginning in September with poet and jazz historian Reuben Jackson and continuing through the end of the year. Now in its 12th year, Bookstock…

University of Vermont (UVM) Extension’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program wants to help limited-income Vermont families eat healthier and be more food secure by inviting them to take part in its free distance learning series, Eat Smart, Move More. The self-paced course includes six interactive, online video lessons with tips for planning, shopping and…

University of Vermont Extension and the International Workshop on Agritourism will present an online agritourism series monthly, beginning in September, featuring experts from around the globe. This virtual series for farm, food and travel communities will address issues of interest to agricultural producers, farm-stay operators and other agritourism industry professionals although anyone is welcome to participate. Sessions…

  Mushroom hunting in Vermont provides hours of entertainment and health benefits, too By Brooke Geery A vast network of underground mycelium lies hidden in the forests of Vermont. This is, until the right combo of water and heat cause it to spring forth as wild mushrooms in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some…

By Melinda Myers Cooler temperatures and warm soil make fall a great time to add trees to your landscape. Make the most of this investment of money and time and give your tree its best chance at survival with proper planting and care. Select a tree suited to the growing conditions, your landscape design and…

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is providing a list of certified leashed tracking dog owners who volunteer during the hunting seasons to help hunters locate deer or bear that have been shot during hunting season but not yet recovered. The leashed tracking dog owners, who provide their services free of charge, must pass an extensive exam…

Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre presents a virtual short play festival via Zoom on Friday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. The festival is free of charge and open to the public. Talk backs with playwrights, performers and directors will follow the Saturday and Sunday performances. The…

Sunday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m.—WHITE RIVER JUNCTION—JAG Productions and Pride Center of Vermont will close out Vermont’s Pride Week with Out Here, a live-stream showcase of regional BIPOC LGBTQ+ artists on Sunday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. Suggested donation is $10 and all proceeds raised will go to G.L.I.T.S. (Gays and Lesbians Living In…

After much deliberation, CRAG Vermont is pleased to announce that they will be hosting the 2020 Vermont Climbing Festival! Of course, safety and the health of the community during these uncertain times is their top concern, so like a good trad climber they’ve taken stock of the situation, assessed what gear they have left and have committed to remaining flexible…

MIDDLEBURY— Since 1966 the garden at Middlebury’s Sheldon Museum has served as a relaxing, quiet escape for visitors to enjoy the colorful, period flowers and plants. Volunteer members of the Middlebury Garden Club have designed, planted, and cared for the garden for decades. The garden is open to visitors from sunrise to sunset. Five new…

RUTLAND—Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum, Rutland’s very own children’s museum located in the heart of downtown, has hosted the Lip Sync Battle at the Paramount Theatre for the past three years as its largest annual fundraiser. With coronavirus cancelling events all over the country, the team at Wonderfeet has gotten creative about how to continue the tradition…

Would you like to learn from the experts how to turn your food scraps and yard trimmings into “black gold” for your lawn and garden? You can by signing up for the 2020 Vermont Master Composter course, offered online Sept. 11 - Nov. 13. Through weekly modules, live online Q&A sessions with instructors (archived for…

Sunday, Sept. 12 at 2 p.m.—MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS—The 51st annual meeting of the Middletown Springs Historical Society will convene at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13, at the Historical Society Building. Due to Coronavirus restrictions the meeting will be held outdoors under canopies, rain or shine, observing social distancing.  Please bring a face mask or shield…