Saturday, Oct. 1 at 10 a.m.—PLYMOUTH NOTCH—The President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site hosts the second annual Plymouth Notch Antique Apple Fest on Saturday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This celebration of the harvest accords special attention to the apple. Visit the new heirloom apple orchard with its unusual antique varieties. Sample heirloom apples with…

Friday, Oct. 1 at 10 a.m.—The Cavendish Town Energy Committee will hold an energy fair on Oct. 1 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Cavendish Town Elementary School on Main Street (Route 131) in Cavendish. Get answers to questions on weatherization, solar energy, energy efficient homes, heat pumps, composting and other money saving ways to…

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 30-Oct. 2—KILLINGTON—The Pico Ski Club’s annual Ski & Snowboard Swap and Sale will be held Sept. 30 – Oct. 2 at the Pico Mountain Base Lodge. This annual event benefits the Pico Ski Club, including the racing programs and the more than 150 participants ages 6 and up. New and…

Saturday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m.—LUDLOW—”Bernie”, a 2011 American black comedy film directed by Richard Linklater and written by Linklater and Skip Hollandsworth, will be FOLA’s (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium) next movie offering in the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. The film stars Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine and Matthew…

Sunday, Oct. 2 at 4 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—Pentangle is thrilled to present Leslie Stroud and Matthew Odell in “A Paris Afternoon in Woodstock,” Sunday, Oct. 2 at 4 p.m. at North Universalist Chapel, 7 Church Street, Woodstock. The concert features chamber music for flute and piano by French composers Albert Roussel, Michel Merlet, Francis Poulenc, Olivier Messiaen…

Saturday, Sept. 24 at 10 a.m.—RUTLAND—Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum will be holding the 2nd annual Wonderpaws Festival and Paw Parade on Center Street in downtown Rutland on Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wonderpaws Festival is a community event that provides an opportunity for kids, families and community members to celebrate a day in downtown with…

SPARTAN SPRINT 2016 1. Miles Bartlett         1:11:12 2. Brent Trail        1:11:54 3. Raymond Mendoza      1:13:50 4. Jared Rawson          1:14:48 5. Stephen Vassallo      1:16:48 SPARTAN BEAST 2016 1. Matthew Kempson    3:32:48 2. Ethan Nedeau        3:38:28 3. Benjamin Rodkey    3:39:18 4. Brent Trail        3:42:08 5. William Ferullo   …

Sunday, Sept. 25 at 4 p.m.—WESTON—Multi-talented musician Arvel Bird will give a performance on Sunday, Sept. 25, at 4 p.m. in Weston’s Old Parish Church (OPC). It is the latest edition of OPC’s “Hearts & Voices Performance Series.” Award- winning recording artist Arvel Bird’s music draws upon his dual heritage—Celtic and American Indian—plus tunes drawn…

Friday, Sept. 23 at 11 a.m.—RUTLAND—The Chaffee Art Center is pleased to share “Eye on Nature: Photographs by Steve Costello” on Friday, Sept. 23 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and again on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The public is welcome to visit the Chaffee Art Center located at 16 South Main Street, for a pop-up exhibit…

Sunday, Sept. 25 at 3 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Friends and family of Steven “Deli Steve” Van Nostrand invite the community to share in his celebration of life on Sunday, Sept. 25, 3-7 p.m. at the Summit Lodge in Killington. There will be a light-fare buffet and refreshments available. “Deli” has impacted many lives in so many ways, be…

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 23-25—SPRINGFIELD—The Springfield Steampunk Festival kicks off Friday night, Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hartness House Inn. Festival-goers will arrive to the strings of the Springfield Springers with George Ainley rolling back the time machine to before bluegrass was born. Social hour will run from 6:30–7:30 p.m. with Citizens…

By Karrie Etzler FAIR HAVEN—The usually tranquil town green of Fair Haven became abuzz with activities last Saturday, Sept. 17, as students and community members alike, turned out in droves to support the Fair Haven Grade School’s annual Applefest. Sunny skies and warm temperatures in the low 70s provided the perfect conditions for the family-centered…

Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 24-25—WOODSTOCK—Families, lovers of the forests, and woodworking fans are invited to the annual Vermont Forest Festival, which will held on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 24-25 in Woodstock. The Vermont Wood Manufacturers Association, Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, and the Billings Farm & Museum will once again come together as partners to host…

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 23-25—LUDLOW—Black River Good Neighbor Services will hold its annual fall rummage sale at Fletcher Farm, 611 Route 103 South in Ludlow on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 23 and 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Sunday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This year in particular they need donations of housewares and furniture.…

Sunday, Sept. 25 at 5 p.m.—RUTLAND—On Sunday, Sept. 25, the Rutland Area VNA & Hospice (RAVNAH) will celebrate a beautiful night of giving at “Bella Notte,” an annual fundraiser to benefit the hospice program. Hosted at Southside Steakhouse in Rutland, the event will feature cocktails starting at 5 p.m. and a delicious dinner along with…