RUTLAND—The Chaffee Art Center is proud to again showcase young artists in the annual student exhibit.  This year’s theme, The Arts Light Up The World, expresses how art gives light to people in difficult times, such as now, as we cope with the current health crisis. This year, the annual student exhibit will be structured…

QUEECHEE—With thousands losing jobs across Vermont, and state food shelves inundated with people to feed, ShiftMeals provides nourishing meals for those in need. The Skinny Pancake will serve anyone and everyone who needs a meal: laid-off restaurant workers, musicians, artists, gig workers, farmers, anyone affected by this crisis. For those that might not have the cash or…

By Kevin O’Connor/VTDigger Brattleboro Retreat psychologist Dr. Jilisa Snyder is used to counseling Vermonters on how to cope with personal upheaval ranging from anxiety and depression to illness and death. She has been surprised to see the coronavirus squeeze all those challenges together into a particularly dizzying punch. “We’re living in the midst of an unprecedented…

Tuesday, April 22 at 1 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm and Museum will join in the celebration of Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary with a week of special activities beginning April 20. Visit us online at billingsfarm.org/billings-farm-at-home, where you will find a series of presentations with informative ideas and suggestions on what we can do to help protect our earth, along with children’s…

Tuesday, April 21 at 3 pm.—RUTLAND— Rutland-area residents are invited to attend a basic everyday bicycling workshop provided by Local Motion and hosted by the Rutland Recreation Department and the Rutland Regional Planning Commission. This online workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21 at 3 p.m., and the recording of the live workshop will be…

HARTLAND – The Hammond Cove Shooting Range in Hartland will have a delayed tentative opening of Saturday, May 16 at 10 a.m. The delay is due to Governor Scott’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Order placed on the state of Vermont to lessen the spread of Covid-19, which was extended through May 15 on Friday, April…

Wednesday, April 22 at 8 p.m.— On Earth Day, PBS will premiere a compelling new documentary, “Climate Change—The Facts,” presenting scientific evidence of the impact of global warming. The program also examines possible solutions to the crisis, including the latest innovations, technology and actions individuals can take to prevent further damage. The one-hour special, hosted by…

Curious about how scientists study fish populations or climate change? Or how drones are used to map streams and lakes? Then check out Zoom a Scientist, an interactive, virtual webinar series focused on watershed and aquatic science. It’s hosted by the University of Vermont (UVM) Extension Lake Champlain Sea Grant Education Team every Tuesday and…

LUDLOW—The Ludlow Area Community Garden is open to all residents of Ludlow and neighboring towns. The fenced garden is located in the Fletcher Farm grounds on Route 103, at the border between Ludlow and Proctorsville. Individual 10’ x 10’ plots are used to grow vegetables, flowers, and some fruit. Waist-high raised beds are available too.…

By Brooke Geery All around the country, people are finding ways to connect without actual contact, and one of those is through lights. Here in Rutland, Rutland Regional Medical Center illuminated its Christmas star, which gave Nancy Greenwood an idea. The local Realtor and community activist turned to Facebook to help spread message that actual…

KILLINGTON – Killington Music Festival has canceled what would have been its 38th summer season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a letter from the Maria Fish, executive director, and Daniel Andai, artistic director, that they posted on the Killington Music Festival website. “Killington Music Festival has been monitoring local, state, and national safety…

Saturday, April 11 at 7 p.m.— Molly Gray will host a concert to bring music to Vermont families at home and to benefit Vermont COVID-19 relief efforts. The concert will include performances from artists hailing from around Vermont, including Noah Kahan of Strafford, Caitlin Canty of West Rutland, Pete Bernhard of the Devil Makes Three…

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…

With residents and visitors of Vermont encouraged to stay home, it’s easy to feel cooped up and a bit “cabin feverish,” especially when the weather isn’t so nice. While warmer, sunnier days will inevitably arrive, before they do take advantage of time and travel virtually to see parts of the world you’ve always wanted to…

Traditional coffee cake is a moist, tender pastry that might be topped with streusel or crumbs and is often served as the perfect accompaniment to coffee or tea at breakfast or in the afternoon. The British version of this cake is a sponge variety that actually is flavored with coffee and coffee butter icing. Coffee…