PITTSFIELD—Roger Clark Memorial Library in Pittsfield is pleased to announce that it is once again open for browsing, on a limited basis. Patrons can come into the library on Tuesdays from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m., and on Saturdays, from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Please note that, in accordance with the mandate from the…

Registration is now open for the Connecticut River Conservancy’s Source to Sea Cleanup. This annual event, now in its 24th year, has grown into one of the largest river cleanups in the country. CRC invites volunteers to safely continue the tradition of getting dirty for cleaner rivers in September. For more information, event safety guidelines, or to register for the Cleanup visit ctriver.org/cleanup. “The Source to Sea Cleanup strengthens community while cleaning up our…

Friday, Aug. 21 at 7:30 p.m.—RANDOLPH—The Cassotto Duo, the husband and wife duo made up of Annemieke and Jeremiah McLane, will perform live at the Chandler Music Hall. This show is the lone survivor from the 2020 Central Vermont Chamber Music Festival and can be seen in person or live-streamed at chandler-arts.org. The concert will…

Thursday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND— To prepare for the High Holy Days, liturgist Trisha Arlin will lead a Zoom prayer writing workshop. Participants will be writing kavannot (intentions) and prayers for forgiveness and healing, as well as prayers for animals since Rosh Hodesh Elul, the new year for animals, begins that evening. Trisha Arlin is a liturgist, teacher,…

The fall online class resilient dancing series has officially launched. You are invited to come dance in any and all of the classes listed on the roster, featuring 11  Vermont Dance Alliance (VDA) member teachers leading classes from September through December. The class styles range to provide something for everyone. For all 33 upcoming classes, there are scholarships…

In our country, systematic racism has restricted opportunities for Black Americans, resulting in economic, social, and health inequities. There are creative consequences as well, and many reparations need to be made. The Chaffee Art Center believes art has the power to transform lives and communities. The Chaffee is honored to invite Black artists to submit…

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…