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First Congregational Church invites public to free dinner and a movie

January 25, 2017
Sunday, Jan. 29 at 5 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN—First Congregational Church of Fair Haven is sponsoring a film series starting Sunday, Jan. 29. “One” will be shown in a series of sessions running Sundays, Jan. 29-March 6. In 1973, Birmingham, Ala.,  was torn by racism and hate. God worked through the Woodlawn High School’s football team to…

Monthly group invites public to bird watch and get exercise at West Rutland marsh walk

January 25, 2017
Saturday, Jan. 28 at 8 a.m.—WEST RUTLAND—Join the Rutland County Audubon Society for its monthly bird monitoring walk to the West Rutland marsh on Saturday, Jan. 28. To date 151 species, from least bittern to northern shrike, have been recorded at this important bird area (IBA). Join for the 3.7 mile loop around the marsh…

Devil’s Bowl to host awards ceremony

January 25, 2017
Order tickets by Jan. 27 RUTLAND—Devil’s Bowl Speedway will bring the 2016 stock car racing season to its official close in style with a two-night gala on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 3-4. The annual Banquet of Champions will be presented at the Holiday Inn Rutland-Killington on Route 7, Rutland. The Banquet of Champions has been…

Voice lessons now being offered in Plymouth

January 25, 2017
PLYMOUTH—Instructor Dan Laubach is a recent graduate of Cairn University’s music education program with a concentration in voice. He’s taught both men and women, ages 10-50. He recently moved to the area and is excited to help expand the community’s love and passion for music. He specializes in working with beginners and intermediate musicians who are interested…

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January 19, 2017
Wednesday Jan. 18 Bikram Yoga ** 6 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Wednesdays: 6 a.m. & 12 p.m. 1 hour Bikram hot; 4 p.m. hot power flow; 5:30 p.m. 1.5 hour Bikram hot. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, 802-747-6300. RAVNAH Clinics ** 8:30 a.m. RAVNAH blood pressure/foot care clinics: 8:30 a.m. at Dorset Area VNA &…

PossumHaw to perform farewell concert at Tinmouth Old Firehouse, band to retire after winter

January 18, 2017
Friday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m.—TINMOUTH—The Old Firehouse Crew is pleased but sad to announce that PossumHaw will be bringing their much-loved original bluegrass and folk music to Tinmouth one last time on Friday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. After performing together for 12 years, PossumHaw is playing its final round of shows this winter. Husband…

Vermont’s Heliand Consort presents “Crossing the Bar” program

January 18, 2017
Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—The Vermont based woodwind trio Heliand Consort is presenting a program titled “Crossing the Bar” at Brandon Music on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. The group will explore the relationship between classical and folk music, with selections ranging from Flemish Renaissance folk songs to music of Dvorák and Gershwin.…

Duane Carleton and Rick Redington bring back the Heavily Brothers

January 18, 2017
Friday, Jan. 20 at 9 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Music fan-favorites Rick Redington and Duane Carleton will reunite their acoustic duo the Heavily Brothers on Friday, Jan. 20 at The Foundry in Killington. The 9 p.m. show is free and open to anyone 21 years of age and older. The Heavily Brothers perform a wildly diverse and unpredictable range…

Paramount Theatre offers wide variety of performance genres

January 18, 2017
RUTLAND—The Paramount Theatre has a busy week with a variety of acts in genres of all types. Running Jan. 19-21 is the No Strings Marionette Company with its popular puppet show, “Nick of Time” being performed at the Paramount Theatre’s sibling mini-theatre, the Brick Box. Suspend reality and take a trip that is truly out…

“Gypsy,” the great American musical, to be featured in Ludlow

January 18, 2017
Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m.—LUDLOW—Considered by many to be one of the greatest American musicals on Broadway, “Gypsy” will be presented by FOLA (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium) on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Ludlow Town Hall auditorium. “Gypsy” is a 1959 musical with music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim,…

Proctorsville resident talks about photographing local wildlife

January 18, 2017
Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m.—CAVENDISH—On Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m., noted photographer and Proctorsville resident Tim O’Donoghue will present a slideshow and talk about his wildlife photos. The presentation will take place at the Cavendish town office meeting room, 37 High Street in Cavendish. O’Donoghue is an accomplished photographer, especially concentrating on all…

Brandon gets crafty with annual sale at Compass

January 18, 2017
Saturday, Jan. 28 at 10 a.m.—BRANDON—Once again the Compass Music and Arts Center is holding its popular winter season arts and crafts sale. Artists and crafters, like anyone, tend to accumulate too much stuff. However, when their studios fill up, others benefit! The sale, to be held Jan. 28 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., will offer…

Simone Dinnerstein returns for ninth appearance

January 18, 2017
Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m.—RANDOLPH—Simone Dinnerstein will perform a recital at Chandler Music Hall on Saturday evening, Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. This extraordinary pianist has made her way into the hearts of Randolph audiences over the years and this will be her ninth appearance at the Chandler Steinway. Dinnerstein is a critically lauded…

Ludlow Rotary celebrates 90 years

January 18, 2017
LUDLOW—At its first luncheon meeting in January this year, the Ludlow Rotary Club (LRC) celebrated its 90th birthday. The club was founded in January, 1927. LRC President Tesha Buss said, “In 90 years, we’ve been able to do a lot to help individuals and groups in the Ludlow area as well as numerous national and…

Learn to reduce stress with Intro to Tai Chi class

January 18, 2017
Thursday, Jan. 19 at 11 a.m.—CASTLETON—The Castleton Community Center will offer a beginner Tai Chi program on Thursday, Jan. 19, 11 a.m. This will be the first of six weeks, learning the basic six movements of Tai Chi. The program will continue to the advanced movements for those who wish to move on. Tai Chi…