Wednesday, July 4, 9 a.m.—PLYMOUTH NOTCH—On Wednesday, July 4, the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site celebrates the birth of our nation and the birthday of our 30th president. The special activities honoring the only U.S. president born on Independence Day are scheduled for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. This year’s celebration has been selected as a “Top 10 Summer…

Wednesday, July 4, 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—Celebrate the Billings Farm & Museum’s Old Vermont 4th on Wednesday, July 4, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., featuring traditional music, flag-making, hand cranked ice cream, horse-drawn wagon rides, patriotic speeches, and an historic debate. Throughout the day, families can make their own 43-star flags (the flag of 1890), Uncle Sam bookmarks, fireworks stencils, and…

Wednesday, July 4, 9 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Held annually, the Town of Killington celebrates the Fourth of July with a day of activities on businesses along River Road. At 9 a.m., the Friends of the Library will holds a book and gift sale at Sherburne Memorial Library, through 12 noon. The parade starts at 100 a.m., beginning at…

Sunday, June 24, 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, invites the public to its 35th anniversary celebration on Sunday, June 24. Admission is free for the entire day. Activities and programs for all ages are planned and will include a farm animal parade, 1860s baseball, ice cream making, 19th century magic performed by Robert…

Saturday, June 23, 2 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—Join Maeve Ryan to try a safe, supportive yoga class on Saturday, June 23 from 2-3 p.m. at Norman Williams Public Library. Yoga of 12-Step Recovery (Y12SR) was created as a holistic model to address the physical, mental and spiritual dis-ease of addiction. Y12SR is informed by the latest research in neuroscience and trauma healing.…

Thursday, June 21, 5 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN— June 21 is the first day of summer and the date of Fair Haven’s second free concert in the park. This week’s show features the honky tonk sound of the Starline Rhythm Boys. Formed in 1998 (celebrating 20 years together!) by three professional musicians with combined experience of over…

Thursday, June 21, 3 p.m.—KILLINGTON—The Killington Recreation & Parks Department and the Killington-Pico Area Association, along with Mission Farm, are excited to announce that the Killington Region will host its second Farmers’ Market this Thursday, June 21. The Killington Farmers’ Market will be located at Mission Farm Church on Mission Farm Road and will continue to be…

Thursday, June 21, 5:30 p.m.—RUTLAND— “Transforming Loss: Finding Potential for Growth,” Hospice Foundation of America’s 25th annual Living With Grief® free movie and discussion event will be held Thursday, June 21, 5:30-8 p.m., in the CVPS/Leahy Community Health Education Center at Rutland Regional Medical Center, 160 Allen St. This inspirational program is about positive change and action by the bereaved…

Courtesy BFM Guests enjoy Plymouth cheddar cheese samples during Billings Farm’s  Dairy Celebration. Saturday & Sunday, June 16-17—WOODSTOCK— Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, announces the 8th annual Cheese & Dairy Celebration on Saturday and Sunday, June 16-17 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Celebrate Vermont’s rich dairy heritage during this two-day event by meeting New England cheesemakers,…

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Friday and Saturday, June 15-16—RUTLAND— Rutland Youth Theatre presents “Honk! Jr. — A Musical Tale of The Ugly Duckling” on June 15 and 16 at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland. Produced by Saskia Hagen Groom and directed and choreographed by Tegan Waite, “Honk! Jr.” is a heartwarming celebration of being different that is sure to delight audiences…

Saturday, June 16, 1 p.m.—RUTLAND— Teams of Rutland County residents will gather at the Vermont State Fairgrounds on June 16 at 1 p.m. for an overnight relay against cancer. Relay For Life is a fun filled event that mobilizes communities throughout the country to celebrate survivors (anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer), remember loved ones…

By Robin Alberti A group slowly begins its ascent in a hot air balloon during the Quechee festival. June 15-17—QUECHEE— The 39th Quechee Hot Air Balloon Craft and Music Festival is set to take over the Quechee Village for its colorful festival taking place annually over Father’s Day weekend, June 15, 16 and 17. About…

June 12, 19, 26—KILLINGTON— There are a few simple ways to broadcast a business as bike friendly, making visitors more likely to stop in. The KPAA is pulling together the experts and sharing that knowledge with a free mini-series being held Tuesdays, June 12, 19, and 26 at 12:30 p.m. The event is free, but…

Thursday, June 14, 6 p.m.—RUTLAND— Enjoy some mid-week fun with Chaffee’s Thursday night Sip N’ Dip classes, starting June 14. Bring friends and a bottle of wine for an evening of painting, laughter, quality instruction, and a finished canvas by the end of the night. Get step-by-step guidance from one of the Chaffee Art Center’s…