Mothers selflessly devote themselves to their children from infancy into adulthood. A mother’s love never wanes, and she’s always ready and willing to step in and put her children first. Mother’s Day is a great chance for men, women and children to honor the special women in their lives. Delicious homemade treats can show mothers…

Sunday, May 10— Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 10, and although restaurants remain closed to dining in, several local eateries are offering special take-out options to make the holiday special. Nothing says Mother’s Day like a quality brunch! Countryman’s Pleasure is taking pre-orders for its four-course Mother’s Day brunch, which will be offered from…

On April 30, 2020, Vermont Institute of Natural Science, ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, and Montshire Museum of Science launched FourScienceVT, a consortium to provide critical support for the science education needs of Vermonters during the Covid-19 Coronavirus crisis. The goal of FourScienceVT is to provide STEM educational content, programs, and resources from four trusted…

May 11 – 15—WOODSTOCK— Join Billings Farm at Home for an online draft animal celebration, May 11 – 15. Learn all about the historic role these powerful animals played on the farm and how they are used today. Meet their draft horses, Luke and Lonnie, and take a virtual horse-drawn wagon ride around the farm! Check in with…

Sunday, May 10—RUTLAND—Mother’s day is Sunday, May 10. In these challenging times, we are all seeking a way to brighten others’ days. Who better to send love to than your mom! She will be so impressed that even now you managed to make sure she receives her well deserved tribute. Despite many restrictions which we are…

September 26 and 27—QUECHEE—Join the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) as they celebrate owls this fall! This much-loved annual event is one the community looks forward to each year, and they are excited to bring guests a day filled with adventure as you encounter live owls from around the world. The event has been…

Thursday, May 12 at 4 p.m.—MONTPELIER— Over three Tuesdays in May, artists and arts leaders from across Vermont will come together to learn from each other and begin re-imagining how the arts can support communities during and after the pandemic. The three forums will be facilitated by international arts consultant Eric Booth, and feature panels…

Saturday, May 9—WEST RUTLAND—Millions of Americans donate food in the National Letter Carrier Food Drive on the second Saturday in May every year to help fight hunger in their communities. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, this year’s food drive is postponed; however, there is still a need locally during this difficult time. The town of…

Each and every day a new woman becomes a mother for the first time or all over again. Being a mother changes a person’s life in dramatic ways. Mother’s Day is a great time of year to honor mothers, aunts, or any female you always looked up to and attempt to give back just a…

By Brooke Geery A frequent staple at the Rutland Farmer’s Market, Pattanit Smansook opened a brick and mortar store front serving Thai food and sushi in Rutland on April 13, 2020. Little Bangkok Thai and Sushi Cafe, located at 162 No. Main St. in Rutland, in the Stonybrook plaza, is a welcome addition to the…

By Bonnie Kirn Donahue Spending time planning your vegetable garden and thinking about what food you will produce is an excellent way to find some stability in these unsettling times. While growing our own food is an asset, as well as a source of comfort and enjoyment, I’d like to propose that we also consider…

QUECHEE—Join VINS Science Educator Michelle Amato on a night sky adventure. Available on the VINS Youtube and Facebook pages, this latest video will teach you about a few constellations you can find in the night sky during this time of year and how to find them. She’ll go over some tools you can use and…

RUTLAND—On Friday, April 24, the crew at Speakeasy Cafe in Rutland was whipping up lattes for a cause, namely the BROC community food shelf. In addition to crafting coffee, the baristas took to Instagram Live to inform and entertain all morning. All told, they raised over $2,600 in two hours! The money will benefit local…

Staying at home doesn’t mean that you can’t keep exploring Vermont’s creative sector! Visitors to VermontArtOnline.org can virtually enter twenty-nine museums and galleries across the state, with more coming online each day. Interact with exhibitions, click on objects to learn more, or try art-at-home activities great for students, parents, educators, and the general public. Vermont Art Online…

Members of Rutland Blooms recently planted trees along the city’s roadways as part of a beautification project. The Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Program has recognized the Rutland group as a 2020 Vermont Tree Steward Award winner with the Volunteer Group Award.