Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 1-2—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will host its annual Pumpkin and Apple Celebration on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1 and 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The weekend features hands-on activities and programs, plus pumpkin and apple displays highlighting these two important fall crops, their historical importance, and many…

Saturday, Oct. 2—RUTLAND—Having exceeded all goals for fundraising, participation and raising awareness of domestic and sexual violence last year, organizers of Walk a Mile Rutland County are planning to step it up big for the second-annual walk being held Saturday, Oct. 2. “The outpouring of community support in our first annual walk was beyond anything…

Thursday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m.—QUECHEE—The Vermont Institute of Natural Science will host a fascinating and informative lecture, “Neotropical Migrant Birds: Why conservation in Panama matters in Vermont,” on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 7-8:30 p.m. The lecture, free and open to the public, discusses habitat loss of migratory birds such as the warblers, flycatchers, and raptors.…

Saturday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m.—RANDOLPH—In response to the enthusiastic EagleMania crowd from last season, Chandler is excited to present another fun-filled night of classic rock n’ roll entertainment. Hard Day’s Night, a Beatles tribute band, recreates the excitement of a live Beatles concert wearing exact replicas of the Chesterfield Suits made famous in those…

Saturday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—The Durham County Poets are five guys from Canada’s Chateauguay Valley who play in blues bands, gospel groups, Cajun, folk, rock and country bands. Some of the songs had been lying dormant for over a decade—others are newborn. A collective blend of styles from Dan Hicks to James Taylor, the…

Sunday, Oct. 2 at 2 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Church of Our Saviour, Mission Farm Road, Killington will hold its annual animal blessing in honor of Saint Francis on Sunday, Oct. 2 at 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to bring their companion animal(s) for a blessing and each will receive a certificate afterward. Please have dogs on a leash and cats/ferrets/rabbits/small…

Sunday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m.—RANDOLPH—Kingdom County Productions is proud to launch its new documentary film “All of Me” by award winning filmmaker Bess O’Brien. The film is touring Vermont this September and October. Twenty four screenings are scheduled across the state. The film will be screened at Chandler Music Hall in Randolph on Sunday,…

Sunday, Oct. 2 at 4 p.m.—On Sunday, Oct. 2, pianist and composer Chris Bakriges is joined by bassist Shigefumi Tomita to perform music inspired by the art of Henri Matisse that were collectively published in 1947 as “Jazz.” The performance, “Teaching the Eye to Hear: Musical Reflections on Henri Matisse’s Jazz,” will be held at ArtisTree…

Sunday, Oct. 2 at 2 p.m.—BRANDON—Following a 10  year period designing for Hallmark, Belmont artist Stephanie Stouffer had a 35-year career as a freelance artist. She designed more than 1,500 original gouache paintings used for licensing by companies like Caspari, Certified International, and Peking Handicrafts. However, after being scanned for use on mugs, tapestries, greeting…

Saturday, Oct. 1 at 9 a.m.—QUECHEE—The Vermont Institute of Natural Science will host an important and captivating talk, “Golden Eagles and the Threat of Wind Turbines,” on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9-11 a.m., at the VINS Nature Center. Todd Katzner, Ph.D., of the U.S. Geological Survey, will discuss his team’s research on golden eagle ecology…

Sunday, Oct. 2 at 2 p.m.—HUBBARDTON—It’s autumn and time for the annual Mount Zion hike in Hubbardton. Hikers will join battlefield interpreters and historians for a guided walk up craggy Mount Zion on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2-5 p.m. It’s a winning combination of colorful and sweeping fall mountain views, the history of the Battle of Hubbardton, and…

Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre that will host the live Vermont gubernatorial debate on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Moderated by VTDigger Senior Editor Mark Johnson, the Republican candidate Phil Scott and Democratic candidate Sue Minter will offer their views based upon VTDigger reader questions. Castleton University students…

Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 11 a.m.—RUTLAND—Phoenix Books Rutland is launching a new storytime on Sept. 28, the one-year anniversary of the store’s grand opening. Phoenix Books Rutland’s storytime will run weekly on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. The first event will be hosted by special guest Bruce Bouchard, the director of Rutland’s Paramount Theatre. “We’re thrilled…

Thursday, Sept. 29 at 6:30 p.m.—PAWLET—Rutland-Bennington district voters are advised of a debate! On Thursday, Sept. 29 starting at 6:30 p.m., incumbent Vermont Representative Robin Chesnut-Tangerman and challenger Jonas Rosenthal will debate the issues that impact Wells, Middletown Springs, Rupert, Tinmouth and Pawlet. John Thrasher, Esq., will serve as moderator. The debate will be held at…

Saturday, Oct. 1 at 8 a.m.—RUTLAND—Rutland Regional Medical Center has combined two events to take place on Saturday, Oct. , 1 that are designed to encourage people to enjoy the outdoors and to exercise. The 802Go!5K, and the new initiative 802Go! Family Fun in the Great Outdoors, make a full day of family fun around…