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…

The governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” addendum to the emergency declaration still allows us to enjoy Vermont’s outdoors while staying close to home. We thank the public for their cooperation and understanding during the Covid-19 public health emergency. Keeping trails, parks, and other public outdoor spaces open for appropriate public use is challenging with limited…

By Gordon Clark, UVM Extension master gardener As we endure the current coronavirus pandemic, precautions need to be taken in all activities outside our homes. But during such a difficult time, we also should be aware of the singularly profound health benefits of gardening. Many people work in community gardens, where new rules of operation…

By Duncan McDougall, executive director, Children’s Literacy Foundation As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, schools, after-school programs, and most public libraries are closed, and millions of U.S. children are now sheltering at home. A significant portion of these kids, particularly those from low-income homes where books are more likely to be scarce, suddenly find…

By Brooke Geery Peter Hogenkamp’s first officially published novel, “The Intern,” hit shelves on Tuesday, April 13, an accomplishment nearly 20 years in the making. The Rutland-based physician actually began the project as a sort of promotional tool for another book he’d written called “Absolution,” on the story-sharing site Wattpadd. “The idea of writing about an…

Come Alive Outside has created a new 5x5 Challenge for people to complete five  healthy outdoor activities a week for five weeks while we are all social distancing! Participants can download an activity guide and tracking sheet at comealiveoutside.com/5x5. The challenge encourages everyone to get active outside, grow something edible, learn with their hands in…

Rutland County Humane Society RCHS and COVID-19: In light of the recent and ongoing concerns about COVID-19, the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) will implement new procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of our staff, volunteers, adopters, supporters and the public. Beginning immediately new policies are in place.  Appointments will need to be made…

RANDOLPH—Chandler Center for the Arts in Randolph is pleased to announce its fourth “Issues Playwriting Contest.” With the renewed support of the Walter Cerf Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation, Chandler will again be using the contest to promote excellent writing for the stage, giving particular focus to plays that address social issues. “Social issue” plays are, for…