In 2022 there were 110,000 drug overdose deaths in the United States.  Two-hundred-forty-three Vermont residents died of an opioid overdose last year alone. Revive Church is now hosting Celebrate Recovery meetings every Sunday from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered 12 Step program modeled after the highly successful 12 Steps of AA…

  Saturday, June 24—CASTLETON—The Castleton Community Center members are hanging out the banner for the 15th annual Castleton town wide yard sale to be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine.  With over 40 vendor tables both outdoors and indoors at the community center on 2108 Main Street, shoppers can expect to…

  Saturday, June 24—Danby—An art exhibition and sale on the grounds of the Silas Griffith Memorial Library, 74 South Main St. in Danby, will feature Vermont artist Peter Huntoon and local artists  from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Huntoon will be set up and working on a new painting. Opportunities available to ask questions of…

  June 22-July 9—Weston—The Weston Theatre will present “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” the heartwarming musical that follows the life of America’s most loveable loser, Charlie Brown. Along with his friends from the Peanuts gang, Charlie Brown navigates the ups-and-downs of growing up, playing football, flying a kite, and being friends with the best…

  Wednesday, June 21—KILLINGTON—The 8th annual Bike Bum race series begins Wednesday. The popular local race series that’s all about fun and friendly competition is a 10-week race series being held on Wednesday afternoons from 2 p.m. starting June 21 and running through Aug. 23. Riders can sign-up solo or form a team of up…

By Andrea Knepper Many home-grown fruits and vegetables require pollination to develop fruit and seeds. Approximately 75% of all food crops grown in the United States depend on bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators. However, pollinator populations worldwide are decreasing due to habitat loss, disease and environmental contaminants.   We can all support pollinators by creating…

  By Jodi Larison Container gardening is a good option if you have limited space or want to be able to alter your environment by moving pots around. You will have fewer plant diseases and weeds and less physical stress as containers can be placed at a height requiring less bending. Before deciding to start…

  Monday-Thursday, June 19-22—KILLINGTON—The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) returns to Killington for the 12th annual Golf Performance Center Killington Junior Golf Championship. Green Mountain National Golf Course (GMNGC) will host the 54-hole tournament mid-week starting Monday, June 19 throught Thursday, June 22, with 132 boys and girls (ages 12-19) competing. Last year, Leonardo Vieira…

  WOODSTOCK—With summer heating up, a great way to cool off is at Union Arena in Woodstock where a number of youth hockey camps and clinics will be held. Each clinic will focus on different techniques aiming to enhance skaters and players abilities in focused areas.  Some of the clinics include: Hockey skating clinic with…

  Saturday, June 17—RUTLAND—Mountainside Mutts is offering a 4 week course with a focus on helping your four-legged friend to keep physically fit and agile while also stimulating its mind and strengthening the bond between you. The course starts this Saturday. Offered in a short class format led by Diane Sullivan and assisted by Als…

  Friday-Sunday, June16-18—BARNARD—BarnArts production of “Arcadia” will debut this weekend at the old Feast & Field location (1544 Royalton Turnpike, Barnard). Performances are Friday and Saturday nights at 7 p.m. and Sunday afternoons at 4 p.m. this weekend and next (June 16-18 and 23-25). Written by Tom Stoppard, directed by Christopher Peirce, and produced outdoors…

  Grand opening held Saturday Saturday, June 17—BRIDGEWATER—Woodstock artist Pete Landis is opening a new contemporary art gallery in the Bridgewater Mill Mall.  Landis grew up in Hartland, went to Woodstock High School and then moved to New York City to receive his masters of industrial design degree from Pratt Institute in 2013 and his…

  Sunday, June 18—MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS—The 48th annual Strawberry Festival offers a classic summer treat at the Middletown Springs Historical Society from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday.  The festival includes a craft fair, live music, a new exhibit about historical childhood (1850-1920), and a children’s program with historic play activities. Strawberry lovers are invited to the Historical…

  Saturday, June 17—KILLINGTON—The 13th annual Vermont Adaptive Charity Challenge, presented by Killington Resort will be held at the Skyeship Base Area this Saturday.  The Vermont Adaptive Charity Challenge is an annual event to enjoy the beauty of Vermont through cycling, mountain biking, paddling, and hiking, all while raising funds for the state’s largest nonprofit organization committed…

  POULTNEY — Stone Valley Arts announces the opening of Celebrating Abenaki Art, Heritage, and Culture art show and events in collaboration with the Vermont Abenaki Artists Association.  The show opens in May and runs through Sunday, July 30.   The community is invited to meet some of the artists at a reception on Saturday, June…