Sunday, June 4—BRIDGEWATER—Presented by the Bridgewater Historical Society, Vermont historian Howard Coffin will discuss “Calvin Coolidge as I understood him, a complex and somewhat mysterious human being” at the Bridgewater Grange Hall at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Howard knew and wrote about many people who remembered Coolidge.  Howard Coffin has done considerable research over…

  Saturday, June 3—Castleton—The Castleton Community Center will be participating in a sunflower project to show our solidarity with the people of Ukraine on Saturday June 3 from 10 a.m.-noon. Participants will be planting sunflowers in our garden and on the walking trail.  There will be a craft project, snacks and a “Sunflowers Fun Facts”…

Saturday, June 3—Killington— Killington Mountain Bike Club (KMBC) announces the grand opening of  a new trail on Saturday, June 3. KMBC, a chapter of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association, will host a grand opening on June 3, in conjunction with National Trails Day to celebrate their new trail, Sherburner, on Saturday, June 3 at the…

  Saturday, June 3—Killington—This Saturday at 11 a.m. The Foundry in Killington will hold the Huck Finn Catfish Derby.  Wzith rod and gear in hand, fishers from all around will gather to try their luck at Summit Pond for a shot to win one of the winners trophies.  Burgers and hot dogs will be available.…

  Saturday, June 3—Killington—The Sherburne Library will host the “Touch-a-Truck Event” on Saturday starting at 10 a.m. featuring a short story time with the smallest patrons. After the story, the kids will be able to touch real firetrucks, dumptrucks and more. There will be trucks from the Killington Fire Department, Casella, Killington Police Department, Mosher Excavating, and GMP…

Brandon silent film series screens ‘The Temptress’ Saturday, June 3, at 7 p.m. —BRANDON—Greta Garbo stars in “The Temptress” (1926), which has two endings. The film will be screened with live music on Saturday, June 3, at 7 p.m. at the Brandon Town Hall and Community Center. All are welcome to this family-friendly event. Admission…

  Friday, May 26 at 5 p.m.—POULTNEY—A variety of arts organizations, schools, community members and youth will come together on May 26 on Main Street in Poultney to demonstrate and share with the community the power of art, imagination, sculpture, performance and presentation of creative practice. This opportunity and event has the mission to expose…

  Saturday and Sunday, May  27-28—RUTLAND—This weekend the Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutland will host a BBQ and Brew with all the BBQ choices you could possibly want from restaurants from all over the region in support of Josh’s House, a wellness and recreational center.  Some of the vendors will include Fireside Commodities, Frickin’ Chicken,…

By Nadie VanZandt Editor's note: Nadie VanZandt is a UVM Extension master hardener from Panton. Are the white grubs you dig up in your garden friend or foe?  White grubs are the larval stage of certain species of beetles from the Scarabaeidae family including June bugs (Phyllophaga), European chafers (Amphimallon majale) and Japanese beetles (Popillia…

  Killington, May 22—Now in its 41st season of presenting fine chamber music the Killington Music Festival takes pride, pleasure and excitement in announcing beautiful music is again live on the mountain and its concert schedule for 2023. On Saturday evenings from June 24 through July 22 the internationally acclaimed musicians of the Killington Music…

  There are many secret artists’ studios tucked away in some of the most scenic places in Vermont. Open Studio Weekend is an opportunity to visit these private places where art is made, May 27 and 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at participating studios throughout the state. Maps are available online and at participating…

  Friday, May 26—Weston—The Little School in Weston will host a fun evening with great food, live music, and good company at Weston Theater‘s Walker Farm. The Black Fly Ball is major annual fundraiser community event for all with food, live music, and beverages.  There will be a large live and silent auction as a fundraising portion…

Friday, May 26—Killington—In anticipation of the bike park opening day on Friday, May 26, Snowshed quad will spin for mountain biking Friday-Sunday and Memorial Day Monday through June 4. Ramshead quad will join the party on Friday, June 9, when we will commence daily MTB operations. The golf course opens for passholders only on May 26 and to the…

Friday-Sunday, May 26-28—KILLINGTON—The annual Total Archery Challenge is coming to Pico Mountain in Killington for three days bringing "the greatest outdoor 3D archery experience in the nation," according to event promoters.  " We work hard to provide a fun, family friendly environment where everyone can enjoy the great sport of archery.  It’s like we always say, 'Life……

Friday, May 26th—White's pool will officially mark the start of summertime in Rutland this weekend as White Memorial Park opens to the communnity.  The White Memorial Pool Holiday Weekend Hours • Fri. May 26: Open Swim 4-6 p.m. • Sat. May 27 and Sun. May 28: Lap Swim (9-11 a.m.) Open Swim (11 a.m.-5 p.m.)…