TUES 8/15 5 p.m. Gates open 5-9 p.m.  4-H Bldg, Horse, Dairy, Small Farm Exhibit open 5-10 p.m. Buildings open 5p.m.  Carnival Rides open 5:30 p.m.  John Bloom Dino/Magic 5:30-8 p.m.  Ryan Fuller (Sugarhouse Stage) 5:30 p.m.  Arestov’s Acrobatics 6 p.m. Rosaire’s Royal Racing Pigs (Promiseland) 7 p.m. Chainsaw Carving (Dairy Center area) Pond Hill…

  Tuesday-Saturday, Aug. 15-19— RUTLAND—The Vermont State Fair, famous for its thrilling rides,  exciting tractor pulls, adrenaline-pumping demo derbies, horse racing,  games, vendor concessions, arts and crafts and more, is also remembered as a historical landmark of Vermont, especially with its roots in agriculture.  The fair, managed by The Rutland County Agricultural Society, is one…

  Friday and Saturday, Aug. 11-12 at 4:40 a.m.—STOWE—The 100 on 100 Relay race is a team-based distance running event that takes place along scenic route 100. The race offers participants the chance to challenge themselves while enjoying scenery along the course. Each team will be comprised of anywhere between two and six participants. Teams…

  At first, I suspected it was the deer that had almost completely defoliated the northern spicebush sapling I had planted just weeks earlier. Only days prior, it had been brimming with new growth, and now all that remained were two leaves wrapped into cigarlike cylinders. Curious, I inspected this pair of surviving leaves. At…

   Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. — CHITTENDEN —This Tuesday evening, two distinguished local  Chittenden residents will present their research into two radically different subjects.  The first program's  topic  will be given by this year’s recipient for the Society’s Muzzy Davenport Award, an award given for outstanding work in history and interest in local…

  Monday-Friday, Aug. 7-11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.—Woodstock—Farm Discovery Camp is a hands-on program for young people, ages 11-14. At Farm Discovery Camp, campers will meet local professionals and farmers who are leaders in their fields — the Billings Dairy Farm manager, local beekeepers, and a large-animal veterinarian. Activities will include the opportunity to work alongside…

  Sunday, Aug. 6 at 4 p.m. — RUTLAND — Grace Congregational Church will offer a concert on Sunday at 4 p.m. in the sanctuary.  The event, Clash of Gold and Silver, will include Grace Church’s music minister, Alastair Stout, and Vermont musicians Bill Keck (tuba) and Ron Wold (French horn). The program will include contemporary dancer Zoe…

  Saturday, Aug. 5 at 9 a.m.—Brandon—Every year, hundreds of people descend upon Brandon for its annual yard sale day, which helps recycle and reuse. With dozens of yard sales registered on the official listing and scores more set up around town, Brandon will be a busy place. Although most sales will not start until…

  Saturday, Aug. 5, at 9:30 a.m.—Mount. Holly—A self-guided tour of diverse high-altitude gardens that display truly creative landscaping ideas is available for interested garden aficionados. The gardens are designed around Vermont’s natural features, such as huge rock formations, ledges, hills, and valleys. All touch the senses with colorful plants, wonderful scents, and the sounds…

  Wednesday, Aug.  2-5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.—Plymouth—On August 2, 1923, Vice President Calvin Coolidge was vacationing in Plymouth Notch, Vermont, when word came that President Warren Harding had suddenly passed away. Coolidge’s own father, Colonel John Coolidge, was a notary public and justice of the peace. By this authority, the father swore the son into…

  Heavy rainfall followed by flooding in early July had a devastating impact on communities throughout the state. Not only were buildings, roadways and bridges damaged, but vegetable gardens were impacted as well, leading many home and community gardeners to ask, “Are my vegetables, berries and edible flowers still safe to eat?”  The answer is,…

  Friday-Sunday, July 28-30—ASCUTNEY—Flow State Bike Week returns offering mountain bike coaching, workshops, demos, group rides, food, live music, camping and more.  Hone skills in a fun and supportive environment with assistance from coaches and instructors. Workshops are limited to six riders and are $50-55 per rider.  Friday 9:30-11 a.m.  Women’s fundamental skills workshop geared towards…

  Wednesday, Aug 2,  9:15 a.m.—PROCTOR—Hemp, one of the newest crops to garner interest among growers in Vermont, not only diversifies the state’s agricultural economy, but provides value-added production opportunities, among them, new climate-conscious products for the bio-based green building sector. On Aug. 2, Zion Growers will offer a guided tour of its soon-to-be hemp…

  Thursday, July 27, 5:30-8:30 p.m.—STRATTON—The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Dept. and the U.S. Forest Service are conducting four introduction to fishing clinics in Green Mountain National Forest in July, August and September. This week, it's Thursday, July 27 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. “The national forest offers a wide range of fishing opportunities from remote back country…

Andrew Paul Prior a.k.a. Andy Prior a.k.a. Silas, a.k.a. Silas McPrior, a.k.a. Psylas (The P is silent, or is it?) has big adventures ahead. You might see him play solo or with one of his bands, Acoustik Ruckus and Cuzin It, which are both represented by his company Indigenous Entertainment.  He said, “I’ve been reluctant…