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.…

Saturday, Aug. 15 at 7:30 p.m.—RANDOLPH—Trifolium is the first show in Chandler’s summer outdoor performance series. They will be bringing their diverse instrumentation and repertoire to a new venue, the stage at Farr’s Hill in Randolph. Trifolium is made up of three outstanding local musicians: Andy Mueller (guitar, fiddle, mandolin, octave mandolin, vocals), Chloe Powell…

WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum’s 34th annual Quilt Exhibition, originally scheduled July 18 to Aug. 23, has been extended through Sept. 7 – on site and online! Juried contemporary quilts made by local quilters and historical quilts along with challenge quilts crafted by the Delectable Mountain Quilt Guild from Bethel are on display. On site guests will view the colorful array of exquisite quilts and meet the quilters on hand…

SOUTH ROYALTON—Royalton Community Radio/Free Vermont Radio is gearing up for Parts 2 and 3 of the station’s Covid-safe “Pedal Power to the People” gravel grinder biking benefit (3PVII). Both the shorter “Milk Run” (15 miles) and the epic “Beer Run”  (35+/- miles) will provide intrepid riders with natural beauty, secret stashes and physical challenges all while…

THETFORD—Vermont Bike & Brew delivers all e-bikes to you, wherever you would like to ride! Want to test out your commute on an e-bike? They can bring the bike to your home. Want to explore your hometown on roads you’ve never seen before? Jonas Cole (owner) is a lifetime local in Thetford and can customize…

Saturday, Aug. 15 at 12 p.m.—LUDLOW—Ludlow Rotary is going forward with its 21st annual Ralph D. Hogancamp Memorial Duck Race on Saturday, Aug. 15 with the duck drop at 12 p.m. This year the funds raised will be used by Ludlow Rotary to support community projects, as their largest fund-raiser, the Penny Sale, had to be cancelled…

CASTLETON—The Castleton Community Center opened for outdoor classes taking into account the Governor’s orders and the state Dept. of Health’s guidance for health, safety and infection prevention. All classes and group meetings take place in the van shelter where the floor has been marked at 6 foot distances. Masks are required, temperatures are taken, hand…

Join the Rutland County Humane Society on Saturday, Aug. 22 for a fun and socially distanced day of treasure hunting, all to support the care of homeless animals in the community. The yard sale will be from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. at the Rutland County Humane Society (765 Stevens Rd. Pittsford). A rain date is…

WOODSTOCK—The Norman Williams Public Library began welcoming patrons through its doors starting Monday, Aug. 10 thanks to Vermont’s success in controlling the Covid-19 virus in communities statewide. However, the reopening will take place on a strictly limited basis and with operating restrictions that will ensure the safety of both visitors and staff. The library’s hours…

RANDOLPH—The Central Vermont Chamber Music Festival and Chandler Center for the Arts are very excited to be able to present the Cassotto Duo, pianist and accordionist Annemieke and Jeremiah McLane, in a live concert on the Chandler stage. Although the 28th season of the festival had to be postponed to Aug. 2021, cellist and music director Peter Sanders is pleased…

POULTNEY—Stone Valley Arts will present the show “Art from Our Own Backyard” Aug. 14 thru Sept. 27, and invites children with their families and artists of all ages to get outdoors, engage with nature and have fun getting creative! Explore your own back yard, hike the Slate Valley Trails, the River and Rail Trails or…

Children and teens from throughout Vermont are invited to submit original artwork responding to one of three prompts: Show us your favorite place in Vermont (any season). Show us your favorite outdoor activity (any season). Show us what you want the future to look like. Submissions are considered for a chance to appear in the…

Aug. 10-16— Do you love local food and farms? Want to get to know your farmer better – and to get a behind-the-scenes look into Vermont’s vibrant working agricultural landscape? During the 2020 Vermont Open Farm week, you can meet (virtually, or in person) the farmers, plants, and animals that bring your favorite high-quality Vermont…

By Bill Forman Did you know that 47,124,947 households who buy juice are fans of music podcasts? Or that 59,181,265 households who buy milk are fans of music podcasts? Or that 57,274,911 households who buy cereal are fans of music podcasts? Most likely not. And I wouldn’t have either, had I not pored through Nielsen…