Sunday, June 11 — Cavendish — Born most likely in West Africa, enslaved, and a soldier in the AmericanRevolutionary War, Peter Tumbo spent the last 40 years of his life in Cavendish. He was married when he moved to Cavendish, remarried while here and was reputed to be a man of good moral character, and…

  The Michael Zsoldos Quartet brings world-class jazz to BarnArts Feast & Field Music Series this Thursday, June 8. Woodstock sax virtuoso Michael Zsoldos shares the stage with Jason Ennis on guitar, Conor Meehan on drums, and Matt Cory on bass. This ensemble is known for an interpretation of jazz that’s enjoyed equally by fans…

  For its annual performance the  Vermont Center for Dance Education will return to the Paramount Theatre with “The Wizard of Oz,”  an event suitable for all ages featuring current students and alumni. “The Wizard of Oz” will take place on Sunday, June 11 at the Paramount Theatre at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.  Tickets…

By Deborah J. Benoit  Late spring is a wonderful time in the garden. The garden transitions from a period of monochrome browns as sleeping perennials begin to awaken. Suddenly, leaves unfurl and dormant perennials emerge. The garden becomes green again.  For those of us who love color, that green is accompanied by the bloom of…

  Sunday, June 11—Rutland – For the Love of Kids Car Show will display hot rods, vintage vehicles, muscle cars and more at the Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutland this Sunday for an event to benefit The Shriners Hospital.  All admission fees for spectator, show cars, or swap meet are by donation. All proceeds go…

  The photos have been submitted in the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association’s annual calendar contest and it is time to start the voting.  Any full-time or part-time Cavendish/Proctorsville resident is eligible to vote.  Photographers compete for the opportunity to be published as a monthly selection in the annual calendar. This year voting will be…

Summer’s just around the corner and there are exciting opportunities coming up at Union Arena in Woodstock for ice skating.  Hockey skating clinic with Jacki Smith: Mondays, June 19-July 24. Ages 10U/12U session from 3:30–4:30 p.m.; ages 14U/HS session from 4:40– 6 p.m.  Union Arena Figure Skating Clinic: Wednesdays, June 2 through July 26 from…

Wednesday, June 14 at 6 p.m. — PROCTOR — The Proctor Free Library will host “Church Bells to Train Whistles: Rutland & the Ripleys, 1837-1958,” an illustrated talk by Julia Purdy. The program is free. Light refreshments will be provided and discussion will follow, time permitting. Purdy’s talk is a story of Center Rutland’s rise from…

  Volunteers still needed for June 19-22 event KILLINGTON—The American Junior Golf Association will return to Killington for the 12th annual Golf Performance Center Killington Junior Golf Championship. Green Mountain National Golf Course will once again host the 54-hole national junior golf tournament, June 19-22, with 132 boys and girls (ages 12-19) competing. An AJGA…

  Rutland—It’s that time of year again when outdoor dining and play return to Center Street! Since 2020, our outdoor parklets have helped to create more functional public spaces, slower streets, and additional room for pedestrians.  "This year we’ll see the most parklets since it’s inception, and we can’t wait!" stated the Downtown Rutland Partnership.…

  Saturday-Sunday, June 10-11—The state of Vermont is offering free admission to state parks and state historic sites on June 10 and 11 as part of Vermont Days. “With free admission to Vermont’s 55 state parks and six state-owned historic sites, Vermont residents and out-of-state visitors are invited to celebrate summer in Vermont by spending…

 This is the time of year when my yard feels bursting with life, as the neighborhood welcomes eastern phoebes, ruby-throated hummingbirds, and broad-winged hawks back from their long migrations. At the Center for Wild Bird Rehabilitation at the Vermont Institute of Natural Science, where I work, “baby bird season” is also underway.  The dedicated rehabilitation…

  It was everything equine for the 40 4-H’ers from Addison, Bennington and Rutland Counties who took part in the 2023 Rutland County 4-H Horse Clinic, May 19-21. No horse was required, just an interest in learning more about horsemanship and stable management.  The clinic was held at the Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutland. Members…

By Andrea Knepper Andrea Knepper is a UVM Extension Master Gardener from Bolton. Herbs are attractive in the garden, easy to grow and a pleasure to use. Many common herbs can also be brewed into delicious herbal teas.   Chamomile is one of the most popular herbal teas and is easy to grow in the…

  By Deborah J. Benoit Deborah J. Benoit is a UVM Extension Master Gardener from North Adams, Massachusetts.  You’ve probably heard plants described as annual, biennial or perennial. You may have even heard some called a “tender perennial.” When planning a garden, knowing the difference can help you decide which type of plants you want…