Tuesday, March 19, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—On Tuesday, March 19, Rutland County Audubon Society member Lee Allen talks about wilderness in Vermont following the Eastern Wilderness Act of 1975, in particular the Lye Brook Wilderness. Hear Allen at 7 p.m. at Grace Congregational Church, in Fellowship Hall. One hundred years ago the Lye Brook area hosted numerous…

Sunday, March 17, 3 p.m.—WEST RUTLAND—The tenth annual West Rutland Variety Show will showcase local talent to raise money for the Rutland Meals Challenge. It is being held Sunday, March 17 at 3 p.m., at the West Rutland Town Hall. Tom Leypoldt, executive director of PEG-TV, and Terry Jaye of WJJR will serve as the masters of…

Follow the law to avoid fines of $1,000 Vermont state law requires that ice fishing shanties be removed from the ice before the ice weakens, according the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. The shanty must be removed before the ice becomes unsafe or loses its ability to support the shanty out of the water, or…

Windsor County Partners, the 45-year-old county-wide children and youth mentoring organization located in Windsor, is changing its name to better reflect its mission of mentoring. Windsor County Mentor’s mission for 45 years has been to create and support mentoring relationships between caring adult mentors and Windsor County children and youth, to help them thrive and…

Monday, March 18—RUTLAND—United Way of Rutland County (UWRC) and Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging (SVCOA) have teamed up to launch Rutland County’s first Peanut Butter & Jam Slam, a friendly, competitive food drive challenge designed to help local food shelves during low supply months. “The PB&J slam has been held in Bennington County for the…

Monday, March 18, 3 p.m.—RUTLAND—Rutland Regional Medical Center is sponsoring a 50-plus Boomers and Seniors Community Resource Fair, Monday, March 18, from 3-6 p.m. in the CVPS/Leahy Community Health Education Center. This free public event will feature up to 30 community partners sharing information and resources ranging from focusing on navigating your healthcare, maintaining a…

Monday, March 18, 6:30 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Gear up for a special All Star Monday Blues Night headlining Beau Sasser and Michael Zsoldos. The two musicians will return to The Foundry’s stage to play alongside Joey Leone at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 18. Michael Zsoldos has been performing since 2004, starting his career off as a performer…

Friday, March 15, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Award-winning Rutland Youth Theatre holds its annual Cash Bingo FUNdraiser on March 15 at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at Godnick Adult Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. Tickets are $20 to play 10 games of bingo. Each game sheet has three cards for three chances to win. The first…

Friday, March 15, 5 p.m.—WELLS—The mission event of the Wells United Methodist Church will present the annual giant tea cup auction on Friday, March 15 at the M.W.A. Hall, West Main St., Wells. Viewing and bidding starts at 5 p.m.; bid drawing starts at 6:30 p.m. Over 400 items of all types will be available…

Wednesday, March 13, 6:30 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN—It’s March, and that means it is time for the Fair Haven Free Library to host an Irish band. This year the library will be hosting a duo of musicians from New Hampshire. Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki and fellow Celtic musician, Matt Jensen on guitar will be at the library on Wednesday,…

Thursday, March 7, 8 p.m.—KILLINGTON— Sultry soul is taking over the Pickle Barrel as Kat Wright returns to Killington. The March 7 show will have Wright’s signature vocals echoing through the nightclub. Known for her dynamic, yet delicately gritty voice, the Burlington native has been dubbed as “a young Bonnie Raitt meets Amy Winehouse.” Her…

March 8-9—RUTLAND — Rutland Youth Theatre (RYT) will present “ Tales from Japan ,” an original show written by Skyler Ambrose, Friday and Saturday, March 8 and 9. Ambrose, a RYT alumna, will also direct the show. It is being produced by Saskia Hagen Groom. From an ogre-slaying child, to the man (and a rabbit!)…

Friday, March 8, 7 p.m.—RANDOLPH— Fourteen youngsters from six Central Vermont communities will share their talents in 12 acts for this annual celebration, with performers ranging in age from 9-18 years old. A varied range of music will be offered by solo vocalists Maddox Bashaw, of Brookfield; Ella LaFromboise, of Bethel; Faith DeCroti, Emma Dimick…

Saturday, March 9, 3 and 5:30 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The ninth annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum will feature the documentary “ Chef Flynn ” on Saturday, March 9, at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. in HD projection and Surround Sound, with complimentary refreshments. Advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended. Directed by Cameron Yates, the documentary tells the story of…

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