Saturday, Aug. 11, 9:30 a.m.—Castleton Historical Society offers a the opportunity to visit historic buildings on Main Street in Castleton on the following Saturday mornings: Aug. 11, 18, and 25 and Sept. 1. The venerable Buel block at 556 Main St., next to the Castleton post office, was built 200 years ago as three brick commercial buildings…

Thursday, Aug. 9, 7 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN—The Fair Haven Concerts in the Park has seen some large crowds of concert-goers this season. Organizers hope to pack the park for the last two concerts, too. On Thursday, Aug. 9, they welcome The Hand Picked Band. While they will be new to the concert series, they are very…

Friday, Aug. 10, 9 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Killington Golf Course will once again host the High Fives Tournament on Aug. 10. Teams compete in a four-man scramble format for their chance at incredible prizing all in the name of philanthropy! Registration begins at 9 a.m., with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. After the tournament, the fun continues…

Thursday, Aug. 2, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Poultney-based Moose Crossing will be performing live at the Chaffee Art Center in Rutland on Thursday, Aug. 2 starting at 7 p.m. This will be the sixth installment of a new music series at the Chaffee, that will continue the first Thursday of each month. Looking for classics from Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra,…

Wednesday, Aug. 1 All Day GT Downhill track walk, K-l Peak/K-l Gondola 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Bike Park open for freeriding 12-5 p.m. Racer registration open, K-l Base Lodge 2-5 p.m. KMBC Bike Bum, Middle Step It Up 6-9 p.m. Bike Bum/US Open Welcome Party, Snowshed Umbrella Bar Thursday, Aug. 2  8 a.m.-5 p.m. Racer registration…

By Polly Lynn Mikula KILLINGTON — “The US Open is more than just a race, it’s a big mountain bike party for the whole family featuring vendors, live music, a bonfire and races for all levels,” said Justin Pill, events and sponsorships manager at Killington Resort. Competitors from around the world will compete at Killington…

Aug. 1, 8—CAVENDISH—The Town of Cavendish invites everyone to a relaxing evening of music and fun on the Proctorsville Green on Wednesdays, Aug. 1 and 8, starting at 6 p.m. for its annual summer music series. Aug. 1 will see Yankee Chank, and Aug. 8 will bring Jason Cann. Yankee Chank is a Vermont group…

Aug. 1, 4—RUTLAND—The MINT – Rutland’s Makerspace will host this year’s Road Pitch competition during the Rutland stop of the multi-town event. The pitch competition is scheduled on Aug. 1 at 9:30 a.m. at The MINT’s location at 112 Quality Lane in Rutland. For the fourth year in a row, Rutland has been chosen as…

NoTown Music Festival July 27, July 28 All day NoTown Music Festival held at the corner of routes 100 and 107, at Tweed River Tubing. Three days of music. Experience live music and interact with artists amidst beautiful natural settings. 22 bands, 15 solo artists, two stages, food vendors, craft vendors, kid's activities, yoga, dance, acoustic…

Thursday, July 26, 5 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Killington Parks and Recreation Department will host the 6th Annual Chili Cook-Off at the Sherburne Memorial Library on River Road, Thursday from 5-8 p.m., with rain location at Snowshed Long Trail Pub, Killington Resort. Large pots of chili will feature a variety of flavors for participants to…

Thursday, July 26, 7 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN—Following a week of over 800 attendees for Blue Jay Way, Annie and the Hedonists will make its first visit to Fair Haven on Thursday, July 26 for the Concerts in the Park series.   This group advertises its style as acoustic blues, vintage jazz, swing and folk roots Americana. Annie…

Thursday, July 26, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—On Thursday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will welcome Sarah Ward for a book talk on her new young adult novel, “Aesop Lake.” “Aesop Lake” details the struggles of two teens, both having witnessed distressing events and left feeling anxious, scared, and torn between themselves and their loved ones. Swept together…

Tastings, wine trail, wine dinners and even golf on weekend agenda Friday-Sunday, July 20-22—KILLINGTON—The Killington Wine Festival has earned a reputation for being one of the Killington region’s signature summer events. Over the years, the festival has grown immensely and now features more than 500 wines from a collection of over 40 vineyards around the…

Friday, July 20, 6 p.m.—BRANDON—Sean Hood brings his original country/folk band Eastern Mountain Time to the Inn at Neshobe River’s Sunset Concert series on Friday, July 20 from 6-9 p.m. There’s no admission, and beverages will be available for purchase. The Inn at Neshobe River is located at 79 Stone Mill Dam Road, Brandon. For information, visit…

July 20-22—RANDOLPH—Vermont Pride Theater at Chandler is slated to run Friday, July 20 through Sunday, July 29. The lineup for the eighth annual summer pride festival includes a world premiere, the screwball farce “Aunt Jack”; a northeastern premiere, the late-in-life sexual-identity drama “A Perfect Fit”; and a New England premiere, the long-term relationship study “Bright Half Life.” The 10-day…