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…

RUTLAND—“Rutland Art Ramble” is a collaboration between organizations dedicated to fostering the arts and artists throughout the Rutland region. Starting Aug. 15, people in downtown Rutland may notice a new series of “Rutland Art Ramble” signs on windows along the streets of the city. The signs point to art exhibitions throughout the city, designed to enliven,…

KILLINGTON— The town of Killington offers two options for children interested in playing soccer this year. This first is the traditional fall soccer league, which includes twice weekly practice and Saturday games in Rutland. Games are tentatively scheduled to begin Sept. 26. The second option is drills and skills. This option is for families not interested…

Sunday, Sept. 13 at 2 p.m.—CAVENDISH—Each year the Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) holds a “walk & talk” on the famous accident in Cavendish that ushered in the field of neuroscience and a clearer understanding of how the brain functions. This year’s emphasis will be on the “walk” portion, as the program will be held entirely…

Saturday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m.—QUECHEE—Lords and ladies all are invited to celebrate the sport of kings—falconry! Experience the history, language, and traditions of this 3,000-year-old practice of hunting alongside a trained raptor. Events include flighted raptor programs, an enchanted scavenger hunt, and live demonstrations of a real trebuchet catapult. You’ll even meet some modern-day…

Popular favorites by various composers performed Saturday, Sept, 12 at 7:30 p.m—BRANDON—As Vermont continues on the decline of infection rates of Covid-19, Barn Opera is able to provide an opportunity to experience live performance this fall. Brandon’s opera company, Barn Opera, will offer an evening of arias, duets, and scenes from opera and musical theatre, as a…

A weekly series of virtual teen science cafés will introduce students in grades 7-12 to a diversity of topics ranging from living robots and environmental health to nanotechnology and climate change. University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H will host VTeen Science Exploration! every Wednesday from 3:30-4:45 p.m. from Sept. 16-Dec. 16. Each café gives teens…

Saturday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m.—PROCTORSVILLE—About 25 vendors will be gathering on the lawn of Golden Stage Inn in Proctorsville (just 3 miles south of Ludlow) to showcase their crafts, food, and local honey. From fine linens to Vermont maple syrup, from hand crafted wooden toys to beeswax salves (and so much more!), you’ll find…

By Brooke Geery Much like their winter brethren, mountain bikers are a hardy sort. They’re not going to let a little thing like a global pandemic spoil all the fun. So, although the Bike Bum race series, normally held on Killington Resort’s network of trails, was not able to happen at the resort this year,…

Starting your own walking program has benefits By Sindy Hassig, MSPT RUTLAND—The coronavirus is taking its toll worldwide and will continue to do so for some time to come. Much is known about transmission, infection, and symptoms, but there are still many unanswered questions. However, there is one thing that is almost certain to help…