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Help Stuff-A-Bus feed local families

November 8, 2018
Nov. 8-10—RUTLAND— The annual Stuff-A-Bus food drive is Nov. 8, 9 and 10. Bring items to the buses parked at Price Chopper and Hannaford in Rutland and help stuff the buses. The bus at Price Chopper will be there for donation collection Thursday and Friday between 6 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Saturday between 6 a.m. and 12-noon.…

Women’s Club hosts holiday boutique fundraiser

November 8, 2018
Friday, Nov. 9, 4:30 p.m.—KILLINGTON— The Greater Killington Women’s Club (GKWC) is sponsoring its second annual Nibbles, Bobbles & Bits Boutique Evening Fundraiser at the Summit Lodge in Killington on Friday, Nov. 9. This event is a pre-holiday shopping and social soiree with a variety of local micro vendors. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for attendees…

Housing Trust of Rutland County goes mad for plaid at Flannel Formal

November 8, 2018
Friday, Nov. 9, 6 p.m.—RUTLAND— The Housing Trust of Rutland County (HTRC) will raise the roof at the Flannel Formal, a flannel-filled event hosted at Southside Steakhouse on Friday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. This casual-dress event will feature a karaoke contest with cash prizes, a mac n’ cheese bar, sliders, and a down-home pie…

David Zuckerman leads discussion of ‘SEED’ documentary in Rochester

November 8, 2018
Thursday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m.—ROCHESTER— The next feature in the Rochester Public Library documentary series is “SEED: The Untold Story” on Thursday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. Lt. Governor David Zuckerman, himself a working farmer, will lead the discussion of this award winning film. “SEED: The Untold Story” follows passionate seed keepers protecting a 12,000 year-old food…

Business assistance offered to veterans

November 8, 2018
Thursday, Nov. 8, 8:30 a.m.—RANDOLPH— The Small Business Administration is hosting a free small business workshop for veterans from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8 at the Langevin House, 607 Furnace St., Randolph Center. With approximately 22 million veterans in America and 250,000 service members transitioning from the military annually, the SBA is focused on…

Paramount’s packed with entertainment this week

November 8, 2018
Courtesy Paramount Theatre Tusk, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band Nov. 8-13—RUTLAND— The Paramount Theatre is packed with events this week, with five options for theatergoers. Thursday, Nov. 8 Rescheduled due to an illness back in September, the legendary Temptations will perform a show on Thursday, Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. With over 40 years of…

Co-authors host story time in Rutland

November 2, 2018
Saturday, Nov. 3, 11 a.m.—RUTLAND—On Saturday, Nov. 3 at 11 a.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host a story time with Robert Broder and Jenn Kocsmiersky, featuring their new book, “Paul and His Ukulele.” About the book: Not all who wander are lost; sometimes they’re just searching for a new song. Paul was given a present. “A guitar?”…

Vermont Film Series goes behind the scenes with Mr. Rogers

November 2, 2018
Saturday, Nov. 3, 3 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The ninth annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum will feature Morgan Neville’s acclaimed documentary, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” on Saturday, Nov. 3, at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. in HD projection and surround sound, with complimentary refreshments. Reservations are strongly recommended. Neville paints a detailed and emotional portrait of Mister…

ARC Rutland Area’s Pampered Chef Bingo and Basket Raffle

November 1, 2018
Friday, Nov. 2, 5 p.m.—RUTLAND—ARC Rutland Area will be holding its annual Janet Wetherby Pampered Chef Bingo and Basket Raffle, Friday, Nov. 2, from 5-9 p.m. at the American Legion in Rutland. Tickets are $20, and can be purchased in advance or at the door. Included in the cost of the ticket are five free…

RASTA holds sixth annual forum highlighting backcountry skiing, riding

October 30, 2018
Thursday, Nov. 1, 4:30 p.m.—ROCHESTER—The sixth annual Vermont Backcountry Forum is being held Thursday, Nov. 1 in Rochester, and will be bigger and better than ever! Join Catamount Trail Association (CTA) and the Rochester Area Sports Trails Alliance (RASTA) for an evening of fun focused on backcountry skiing and riding in Vermont, with a new feature – a film…

Halloween parade takes to the streets of Rutland in 59th year

October 27, 2018
Saturday, Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Head downtown for one of Rutland’s signature events of the year – the Halloween parade, celebrating its 59th year. The parade will be held Saturday, Oct. 27. Line up begins at 5:30 p.m. and the parade starts at 6:30 p.m. The theme is Halloween, so it’s sure to be filled with…

Can’t make it downtown? Watch the Rutland City Halloween Parade live on PEGTV

October 27, 2018
Saturday, Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m.—Rutland Region Community Television (PEGTV) will be cablecasting the 59th annual Rutland City halloween parade live on cable channel 15 starting at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27. Viewers can also watch it streamed live online at pegtv.com. “Everyone loves a parade,” said PEGTV’s Associate Director, Chris McCormack. “Rutland’s annual halloween parade…

Legendary Halloween party has big prizes for best costumes

October 26, 2018
Wednesday, Oct. 31, 9 p.m.—KILLINGTON—The legendary Wobbly Barn Nightclub opens its doors on Halloween, Wednesday, Oct. 31, for the best costume party in town. Organizers are kicking off the season with live music from the Krishna Funk Band. There will be plenty of tricks and treats to be had on the spookiest night of the…

Billings Farm, MBR National Park host Halloween tours

October 26, 2018
Oct. 27, 31—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum, along with the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park have teamed up to offer a seasonal twist on the popular Farm House/Manor House tours on Saturday, Oct. 27 and Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 1-3 p.m. Join for a Life & Death Tour of Billings Farm’s 1890 Farm Manager’s Home and the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National…

The Grange holds Halloween events for community: movies, pumpkin carving

October 26, 2018
Saturday, Oct. 27, 2 p.m.—SOUTH POMFRET—The Grange Theatre opens its doors for a spooky-good time on Saturday, Oct. 27, as they carve pumpkins and settle in for a little Halloween entertainment on the big screen. Pumpkin carving will take place outside the theatre at 2 p.m. and is free. Warm cider, donuts and Halloween candies…