By Jacob Knipes Local theatergoers may soon follow the Yellow Brick Road to this year’s Paramount Players summer musical. The company, partnering  alongside Grace Congregational Church, will return for its third production with ; "The Wizard of Oz," running from July 14-16 at the Paramount Theatre. “We wanted a show that was something recognizable,…

and Fair is Wednesday, July 5 Wednesday, July 5—RUTLAND—If you’re still in the mood to celebrate the day after the Fourth, BROC Community Action is throwing a party on Wednesday, July 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The goal is to help Rutland County residents get a little more familiar with the Vermont Farm…

  By Deborah J. Benoit Who doesn’t love the smell of roses (Rosaceae) and the beauty of a rose bush in full bloom? When planning a rose garden, the first thing to consider is location. This includes not only how large (or small) an area you can devote to growing roses, but also the soil,…

Tuesday, July 11 — RUTLAND— Organizers of the Pete Giancola Gift-of-Life Mini Marathon Blood drive are calling on all eligible donors to sign up for the July 11 drive and receive a host of gifts for the effort. Appointments are well behind target with less than two weeks before the drive, the second-largest blood drive…

  July 8-9—Rutland—The Rutland Area Vehicle Enthusiasts (R.A.V.E.) will hold the 43rd Annual R.A.V.E. Car Show and Flea Market on Saturday at the Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutland, Vermont. There are many events planned for this year's show, including cars for sale, an assortment of auto related flea market vendors, retail vendors, and a large…

  Saturday, July 8 at 3 p.m.—RUTLAND— The Chaffee Art Center invites the community to the opening reception of  a new exhibit “Mythic and Quotidian” featuring Fran Bull and Peter Wallis on Saturday, July 8 from 3–5 p.m.  Stop by and enjoy a glass of sangria, talk with the artists, and explore their work in…

  Sunday, July 9 at 4 p.m.—WESTON—The Sundays on the Hill concert series is celebrating its 25th anniversary of bringing wonderful musical talent to Weston. Eugene Friesen (cellist/composer) and Elizabeth Rogers (guitarist/singer/songwriter) will produce an hour-long concert of their own material (mostly), solos and duos, in the very acoustically perfect Weston Community Church (Church on…

  Experience the largest Revolutionary War living history weekend in Northern New England Sat. & Sun., July 8-9—HUBBARDTON—The sights and sounds of the American Revolution will come alive at the Hubbardton Battlefield Revolutionary War weekend in Hubbardton this weekend. This full-scale living history weekend at the Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site commemorates the Revolutionary War battle fought on July…

  By Ann Hazelrigg  With our recent rainy weather, you may have noticed bright orange orbs with gelatinous tendrils on our native eastern red cedar and ornamental cedars (Juniperus spp.). These are the galls of the cedar apple rust disease pathogen, Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae Schwein. This unique fungus disease requires two hosts within a couple of…

  Five features to be made up throughout summer schedule Adam LaFountain was the only winner on a washout day at Devil’s Bowl Speedway on Sunday, June 25. The event, presented by Fair Haven/Poultney Auto Supply, was postponed by rain on Saturday night, and again punctuated by a major pop-up rainstorm on Sunday, postponing five…

  By Deborah J. Benoit  What do you do when there’s more shade and shadow than sunshine in your garden? While your plant selections will likely differ from those chosen for a sunny spot, there are still plenty of beautiful, flowering plants from which to choose.  When selecting plants for a shady spot, first determine…

  Tuesday, July 4—KILLINGTON—Killington Parks and Recreation will host the annual July 4th celebration with festiviities beginning at 9 a.m.  The Friends of the Library book sale begins the day and it ends with the fireworks show at 9 p.m. There will be family-friendly activities scheduled throughout the day. Schedule: 9 a.m.: Friends of the…

  Rookie Roberts wins Sportsman thriller with last-corner pass It was fitting that on a cool Father’s Day night at Devil’s Bowl Speedway, “Mr. Freeze” Stewart Friesen and “Ice Man” Evan Roberts were the stars of the show. Friesen was undeniable on Sunday, June 18, winning the “Slate Valley 50” for the Short Track Super…

  By Ceil Hunt FAIR HAVEN—Fair Haven’s Concert Committee has been busy throughout the past year lining up performers for  the 2023 Summer Series. This summer the committee is going back to hosting ten summer concerts. They will be held on Thursday evenings beginning June 22 . Concerts begin promptly at 7 p.m. The first…

  Wednesday, June 28—CHITTENDEN—Looking for an enjoyable evening to support a worthwhile cause? Catch the legendary Livingston Taylor and Vermont native Tod Pronto in concert on the lawn at the picturesque Mountain Top Inn & Resort, Wednesday, June 28, starting at 7 p.m. All net proceeds will be donated to the Rutland Community Cupboard, BROC…