Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m.—RUTLAND— The Vermont Warden Service is hosting a deer butchering workshop on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Rutland District Fish & Wildlife office in Rutland from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The workshop will offer hands-on instruction of butchering venison for the table.  Topics covered will include breaking down the…

by Melinda Myers Make your meals just a bit more special with homegrown garnishes.  You invest time and money growing, purchasing, and preparing quality ingredients. But do not stop there.  Add a nutritional and decorative flair as you plate your meal by adding a garnish of homegrown herbs. Parsley is a traditional garnish that is…

Saturday, Oct. 17 at 5 p.m.—RUTLAND—Explore Hathaway Farm’s 13-acre corn maze with other Rutland Young Professionals members at this casual meet-up! This year’s maze theme is “It’s 5:00 somewhere … songs that make ya feel good!” This event is limited to 20 individuals. Pre-registration is required with RYP. Participants must purchase their own tickets online…

If a storm, family illness or other emergency made it difficult to get to the store, would your family be prepared? Susan Bodette with the University of Vermont Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) recommends always having a two-week supply of shelf-stable food on hand. You can find a recommended list of storage-friendly…

Sunday, Oct. 18 at 4 —KILLINGTON—There is a way to have hope and face the realities of climate change and ecosystem collapse! Mission Farm in Killington knows the power of regenerative agriculture to provide hope for our healing and for the healing of the earth. They are offering the community an invitation to join the…

Saturday, Oct. 17 at 9 a.m.—EAST POULTNEY—Uncle Horace, “the defender of the people.” That’s a man who was known throughout the nation in the 1800s. A man who changed the mind of President Abraham Lincoln, helped turn the Whig Party onto a path of morality. And he got his professional start right here in this…

Thursday, Oct. 15 at 1 p.m.—LUDLOW—Through the shutdown and into the opening, the Vermont Wood Works Council has been bringing virtual opportunities for members to network with their colleagues and stay connected via Zoom. Using Covid-recovery funds through Restore Vermont, they are now opening shops for in-person tours as a return to networking – with…

Sunday, Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. —BRANDON—“Chasing Echoes” is Phil Henry’s first studio album in five years, this time completed inside the Covid-19 pandemic. The album features 16 new recordings, largely built around his performing band, Phil Henry and the News Feed. Although the compositions are still drafted in Phil’s folk and storytelling foundation, this…

Sunday, Oct. 18—MIDDLEBURY—The Sheldon Museum invites you and your family to participate in a road trip scavenger hunt on Sunday, Oct. 18. Drive through different parts of Addison County while you follow clues to locate approximately 10 landmarks along the route. You’ll have a grand time with your family while still being safe and following…

It’s coming up on stuffing season. You know, stuffed animals? Stuff a turkey for Thanksgiving? Now there’s Stuff-A-Shanty! The Poultney Area Chamber of Commerce challenges everyone to help fill Loomis Paint and Flooring’s ice fishing shanty with hats, mittens, scarves, and ski masks! These warm items will be donated to those who need them before…

The Vermont Symphony Orchestra introduces new concepts to kick off its 2020/2021 season Music can provide exactly what we need at the precise moment we need it. During these turbulent times, musical performances offer welcome opportunities for connection, reflection, and respite. For the start of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s (VSO) 2020/2021 season, they present two…

Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. —MANCHESTER—Explore the myth and insight of a new Goddess and channel her wisdom into our collage making.  This workshop is created in collaboration by astrologer, shamanic healer, and mindful outdoor guide Cathy Walker and collage artist Heidi Smith Bagley. Great for beginners and masters alike, collage is an intuitive…

It’s not too early to get in the Halloween spirit, and we’re not just talking about the bags of candy you’ve already eaten! The Rutland Recreation Dept. offers fun activities all month long at the Community Center, leading up the big night on Oct. 31. Beginning Saturday, Oct. 17, take the whole family on Story…

The White River Junction VA Employee Association has traditionally hosted a trunk-or-treat event at the end of October, but this year the association felt it important to continue the spooky spirit in a socially distant way: a decorating contest! The White River Junction VA (WRJ VA) Employee Association is a non-profit comprised of current and…

Sundog Poetry Center has had a long-term partnership with Vermont-based Green Writers Press, publishing anthologies on poetry and poetic craft, as well as books by established Vermont writers. Building on this tradition, Sundog Poetry Center is pleased to announce the inaugural book award for a first or second poetry manuscript. Green Writers Press will design,…