Saturday, April 2 at 9:30 a.m. — RUTLAND — The Rutland County Caregiver Coalition will be hosting its 12th annual conference, “Caregiving on a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day,” on Saturday, April 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rutland Regional Medical Center’s CVPS/Leahy Community Education Center in Rutland. The conference is intended…

Saturday, April 2 at 10 a.m. — POULTNEY — The public is  invited to attend the upcoming “Women Owning Woodlands! Native Plant Workshop” being held Saturday, April 2 at Green Mountain College from 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Why do invasive plants pose serious problems for woodlands owners? Why should you consider planting native plants? How does…

Saturday, April 2 at 9 a.m. — RUTLAND — Are you building, remodeling or just need ideas? Don’t miss the 19th annual Home and Recreation show on Saturday, April 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Spartan Arena behind the Diamond Run Mall, Route 7 South, Rutland. Admission is free. This is the perfect place to…

Thursday, April 7 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — Challenges in life can be gateways to learn, grow and gain a new perspective on life. Rutland Regional Medical Center is offering a special class, “Your Journey – Discover Your Inspiring Story” on Thursday, April 7 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Rutland Regional Medical Center in the…

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By Lisa Marie Mazzucco

Courtesy of Chandler Center for the Arts Students get physical  incorporating the arts during a previously held Cabin Fever Reliever workshop at Chandler. March 19-20 — RANDOLPH — Cabin-Fever Reliever Theatre Workshops will be held both Saturday, March 19, and Sunday, March 20 at Chandler Center for the Arts in Randolph. Ages 6 to 18…

Courtesy of Brandon Music THE BOMBADILS Saturday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — For over five years, rising folk-stars the Bombadils have been enchanting audiences around the world with their unique fusion of traditional, world and progressive folk. The trio will captivate Brandon Music audience members on March 19 at 7:30 p.m. Each…

by Dave Hoffenburg Mac and Jamie at the Pickle Barrel. Saturday, March 19 at 5 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Head to the Pickle Barrel Nightclub at 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 19 for the long awaited Mac & Jamie Reunion. The band had a successful run in Killington for 10 seasons that ended in 2006…

Courtesy of Slate Valley Museum GYPSY REEL Friday, March 18 at 7 p.m. — GRANVILLE, N.Y. — The Slate Valley Museum is excited to host popular celt band Gypsy Reel on Friday, March 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. Gypsy Reel play high energy stirring music rooted in the Celtic tradition, garnered from the whole…

Courtesy of CMAC Swing Dancers Thursday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m. — BRANDON — Instructor David Allan will teach beginner and intermediate level swing dance courses at Brandon Music. Classes will be held on Thursdays, March 24, 31, April 7 and 14. The beginner class runs from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; the intermediate class from…

Courtesy of Chandler Film Society 1952 film “The White Sheik” will be screening at Chandler on March 20. Sunday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. — RANDOLPH — The Chandler Film Society’s March film is “The White Sheik” by Federico Fellini. After co-directing "Variety Lights" in 1950, Fellini took on his first solo directing project with “The…

Courtesy of Rutland Youth Theatre Rutland Youth Theatre actors prep for the upcoming production of “The Orphan Train” being performed in three shows at Rutland Intermediate School. March 18-19 — RUTLAND —Rutland Youth Theatre presents its first “One Acts for Youngsters” series with the amazing tales of “The Orphan Train” on March 18 and 19…

Courtesy of Paramount Theatre In true comedy club style, tables are set up right on stage for an entertaining evening of comedy and brews. Friday, March 18 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — Returning to the Paramount Theatre for another sure-sellout is BrewHaHa! Its’ beer plus laughs, sure to be a good time. It’s a unique…

Photos courtesy of Middletown Springs Historical Society Sunday, March 20 at 1 p.m. — MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS — Remarkable  silent auction offers for vacation rentals, donations from local artists and craftspersons, merchants and professionals highlight the 28th Annual Maple Festival of the Middletown Springs Historical Society on Sunday, March 20 from 1-4 p.m. The event will feature a…