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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…

Woodstock film series returns for the season with ‘Dina’

October 26, 2018
Saturday, Oct. 27, 3 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum announced the fall and winter line-up of its Woodstock Film Series. Jay Craven, director and curator of the series, has provided an array of exceptional narrative and documentary films for 2018-19.  “As I review our selections for the coming season, I see a theme of human indomitability…

Discover the secret lives of bats

October 26, 2018
Saturday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—Join the National Park to celebrate National Bat Week and learn about the secret lives of bats on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. NPS biologist and data manager Adam Kozlowski will introduce guests to the bat inhabitants of Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park and Saint Gaudens National Historic Site, and explain…

The spirit of Thanksgiving starts at Mettawee School

October 26, 2018
Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 27-28—PAWLET—Thanksgiving is a time of the year for families and communities to come together to give thanks for what they have and to help those in need. This year that holiday spirit starts early with the 12th annual Share the Warmth free clothing drive at the Mettawee Community School on the…

Halloween Wildlife Festival, Jack-O’-Lantern Hike return to Kehoe Education Center

October 24, 2018
Friday, Oct. 26, 5 p.m.—CASTLETON—Looking for a wild family-based adventure for Halloween this year? The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is inviting families to attend the sixth annual Halloween Wildlife Festival and Jack-o’Lantern Hike at the Kehoe Education Center on Point of Pines Road in Castleton. The event takes place on Friday, Oct. 26, from 5-8…

“The Producers” sees final weekend

October 17, 2018
Oct. 19-21—BARNARD—BarnArts brings all-local talent to the stage of Woodstock’s Town Hall Theatre for a weekend of performing Mel Brook’s musical “The Producers,” Friday and Saturday, Oct 19-20 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. “The Producers” won 12 Tony awards, the most in musical theater history, including Best Original Score and…

Monica Rizzio washes into Brandon

October 17, 2018
Saturday, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—Monica Rizzio grew up on a ranch, barrel racing in East Texas. Somehow, many years later, she found herself crossing over the iconic bridges of Cape Cod and seeing the ocean for the first time. The versatile performer now calls Cape Cod home and her album “Washashore Cowgirl” is completely autobiographical,…

Killington Grand Hotel hosts 18th annual bridal show

October 17, 2018
Sunday, Oct. 21, 11:30 a.m.—KILLINGTON—18th annual Killington Bridal Show will be held Sunday, Oct. 21 at the Killington Grand Hotel & Conference Center, 228 East Mountain Road, Killington. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. General prize drawings begin at 1 p.m. with grand prize drawings at 2:15 p.m. Tickets and registration are available at Killingtonbridalshow.com. With…