By John Flowers, Addison Independent May 23-27—RIPTON — When Chip Piper clears a hurdle, he sets it higher for the next time. Last May, Piper (then 53) ran an endurance race called 88-K Invictus, originating at the Silver Towers Camp in Ripton, as a way to gather financial pledges for the Turning Point Center (TPC) of Addison…

Tanner takes SCoNE race; Munger picks up where he left off in Limited Sportsman Kevin Chaffee ended a long dry spell at Devil’s Bowl Speedway on Saturday, May 13, and he did it with authority. The Bradford racer posted his first win at the track in five years, while six other feature races featured a…

GE Aviation’s pie eating contest event to raise money to benefit the Imagination Library at Rutland Free Library was messy but a very sweet success. The GE Employees Community Concerns fund donated $2,100 to support this literacy-based non-profit organization founded by Dolly Parton which gives free books to children under 5 who reside in Rutland…

Vermont’s “Trophy Trout” stocking program for 2023 includes nine river sections and 37 lakes and ponds receiving the 2-year old trout, some over 18 inches long.  “The Trophy Trout program provides exciting fishing opportunities for anglers of all ages and skill levels,” said Vermont’s Director of Fisheries Eric Palmer. “Trophy rainbow and brown trout will be…

Start your Sunday with a relaxing, mindful practice on the lawn at Long Trail, brought to you by The Killington Boot Camp Wellness Center Team and Word Life Athletics. Class begins at 11 a.m. on May 14 and is $30, which includes a 60-min flow, a post-class pint and a good time relaxing with fellow…

By Vern Grubinger University of Vermont extension vegetable and berry specialist  A vegetable garden is not complete without tomatoes. Local farm stands will soon be offering a wide selection of tomato transplants for your garden. Try a few different varieties! Most modern tomato varieties are hybrids. They’re vigorous, tolerant of some diseases and with fruit…

Saturday, May 13—READING—The Hall Art Foundation in Reading is gearing up to reopen for the season on May 13 with three new shows. The exhibition lineup is as follows: 1) Andy Warhol: small is beautiful A comprehensive and intimate retrospective of the paintings of Andy Warhol, including over 100 small format paintings from the Hall…

  Donors to receive gift cards and opportunity to win trip to MLB game in All-Star Game in Seattle When every second counts, blood products can provide lifesaving care. The American Red Cross asks the public to give blood or platelets during Trauma Awareness Month in May to keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including…

   The 2023 stock car racing season roared to life at Devil’s Bowl Speedway on Saturday, May 6, and the storylines already read like a novel. Third-generation driver Johnny Bruno was a first-time winner in his only planned appearance of the season, and Randy Ryan led an emotional charge for his family. Other first-time winners…

May—BARNARD—BarnArts fills May with live music in Barnard and Woodstock, and at schools throughout the Upper Valley! Two Global Music Residency artists will be visiting area schools for two separate weeks of workshops with additional public performances, and BarnArts 18-week Feast and Field Music Series kicks off May 25 at Fable Farm in Barnard with…

Saturday, May 6 at 5 p.m.—POULTNEY—Join Stone Valley Arts at 5pm on Saturday, May 6, for a celebration of writing and writers. For eight weeks in February and March, Middletown Springs author and writing coach Herb Childress led a group of 13 local writers through the process of creating a short story. From creating a…

  WEST RUTLAND—Stone sculptor Percy Kuta is scheduled to arrive on May 1 for a two-month residency at the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center. A native of Zimbabwe, Kuta has worked primarily in local serpentine and looks forward to carving our famed Vermont marble. He will present his work in an artist talk during his visit.…

Saturday, May 6—RUTLAND—Head to Pine Hill Park for a community mountain bike fun ride and walk, adventure scramble, DJ, prizes, food truck and more. All to fundraise for Homelessness Prevention. Homeless Prevention Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving Vermont families and individuals who are homeless or at-risk. Your participation in this all-ages outdoor community event…

Saturday and Sunday, May 6-7—POULTNEY & RUTLAND—Come Alive Outside and its partners are inviting Star Wars fans of all ages and abilities to get out on the trails for their third annual Jedi Trails! Jedi Trails will be taking place on May 6 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Poultney at River and Rail Trail near…

Every year volunteers in Vermont pick up the litter before the grasses and wildflowers start to grow. Green Up Vermont’s mission is to promote the stewardship of our state’s natural landscape and waterways, and the livability of our communities by involving people in Green Up Day while raising public awareness about the health, economic, and visual benefits…