Tuesday, May 5, 3-7 p.m.—KILLINGTON—The Killington community will be hosting its third grocery giveaway. The Town of Killington, Killington Resort, and Castleton University’s School of Resort Management, will host a grocery giveaway on Tuesday, May 5, from 3-7 p.m. at Castleton Lodge, at 63 Weathervane Drive. Killington Select Board member Jim Haff said, “Because of…

By Gerrie Russell A group of Killington seniors missing their Sunday champagne brunches held one anyway Covid-19 style. Wearing masks, standing six feet apart, Judy Evans, Jean Carvil, Kay Johnson and Gerrie Russell enjoyed champagne, oranges, apples, cheese, crackers and dip outside on the deck. Even the threat of a winter weather advisory didn’t cancel…

Did you know that you can drop off your redeemable bottles and cans at the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) and help the animals? Thanks to generous folks in our community, we have a dry and secure shed for supporters to drop off redeemable bottles and cans. GE volunteers and four handy RCHS volunteers made it…

Keeping a small flock of chickens at home to provide eggs and meat has become increasingly popular as people stay home during the pandemic, but many first-time small-scale poultry farmers are discovering that several species of wildlife like the taste of chicken as much as we do. The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department urges poultry owners…

Burlington—A total of 210 Vermont students from 15 schools and five home school families demonstrated their creativity through artwork and stories about trees for the Growing Works of Art contest, sponsored by the Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Program (VT UCF) as part of its Arbor Day activities. The theme of this year’s contest was…

While it’s not fun to imagine us getting sick, the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) thinks it’s important to plan for it and our pets, just in case. Gather your family around and put a plan together to ensure your animals will be well cared for in the event of an emergency. First, know the facts. According…

A successful hunter in Vermont’s April 25-26 Youth Turkey Weekend and the May 1-31 spring turkey season must, by law, report their turkey within 48 hours to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.  In the past, this could be done at a local reporting station.  This year, because of Covid-19 precautions, hunters are required to…

Wednesday, April 22—RANDOLPH—Randolph is hosting a community pop–up exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in a manner that reflects our pandemic lives in 2020, starting on April 22. This outdoor drive-by or walk–by  exhibit is designed to be safe to participate in and view as we celebrate our stewardship of the Earth and our…

  MONTPELIER—The New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) has awarded $47,000 to the Vermont Arts Council to support emergency relief for Vermont artists hit hard by the economic impact of Covid-19. The funding is part of $282,000 in emergency relief from NEFA to be divided equally among the six New England state art agencies…

Friday, April 24 at 8 a.m.—RUTLAND— Speakeasy Cafe is hosting a pop-up event to benefit the good people over at BROC! Friday, April 24, they’re going to fire up the espresso machine and jump onto Instagram live for a couple hours. If you’ve been jonesing for a Speakeasy latte, Friday morning at 8 a.m. is…

SPRINGFIELD— If you could choose your very favorite thing to do outside in Vermont, what would it be? This can be any time of year. Imagine some of your favorite things to do outside: building a snow fort, picking berries, riding your bike, swimming, taking a hike, or anything you enjoy either by yourself or with…

KILLINGTON—Whether you live, work, play, or aspire to be here, you are all part of #onekillington and Till I Die is calling on you now to help keep positivity alive during these difficult times. They are excited to announce a design contest, open to anyone and everyone, to create a Killington-inspired T-shirt design. In recognition of all…

One of Vermont’s great wildlife migrations is happening right now, and it’s taking place right at our feet.  Biologists call it “a big night” on cool, wet evenings in early spring when thousands of frogs and salamanders migrate from their woodland wintering areas to vernal pools, ponds and wetlands to breed. Their travel often takes…

The Tour de Slate is a bicycle ride that raises funds for Teen Challenge Vt. The rides are centered around Middletown Springs and the neighboring towns. Tour de Slate 2020 is still scheduled for Aug. 1; however, they need your help. Due to Covid-19, they have done very little commercial fund raising towards their $31,135.30…

Sunday, April 26—LUDLOW—Okemo Mountain School is partnering with the Ludlow Police Department to raise money for local families who are in need of food during the Covid-19 crisis. This pandemic has caused much turmoil all over the world, but we are also seeing it in our local community with the loss of jobs, especially surrounding…