Saturday, May 14 at 10 a.m. — WALLINGFORD — On Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the Wallingford Community Bike Safety Day will host its 18th annual event at the Wallingford Elementary School. This fun, interactive and collaboratively sponsored event always has something for all ages, from free helmet fitting to an obstacle…

Sunday, May 15 at 1 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Rutland Kiwanis Club, Killington/Pico Cycling Club and the Rutland Recreation & Parks Department will be hosting a free bike safety day for children up to age 13 on Sunday, May 15 from 1 - 4 p.m. at Giorgetti Park. A parent/guardian must accompany the child. There will…

Saturday, May 14 at 11 a.m. — RUTLAND — On Saturday, May 14 at 11 a.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host author James Kochalka with an event surrounding his recent book “The Glorkian Warrior and the Mustache of Destiny,” volume 3 of the off-kilter science fiction series for young readers. The event is appropriate for all ages;…

Sunday, May 15 at 5:30 p.m. — ROCHESTER — The BigTown Gallery in Rochester is celebrating its 13th year of exhibits and arts programming, promising an exciting group of accomplished and vibrant artists and writers who will be showing or performing at BigTown. Director of BigTown Anni Mackay is particularly enthusiastic about the lineup of writers in…

Sunday, May 15 at 1 p.m. — RUTLAND — Brian Kilcullen, chief of the Rutland City Police Department, will be the speaker at College of St. Joseph’s commencement ceremony at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 15 in the Athletic Center. Kilcullen has more than 20 years of experience in law enforcement, having served with the Schenectady, N.Y. police…

Monday, May 16 at 6 p.m. — SHOREHAM — Rutland County Master Gardeners are traveling to Champlain Orchards for a grafting demonstration on Monday, May 16. Bill Suhr will begin the demonstration at 6 p.m. Please arrive a little early so that the demonstration can begin promptly. There are over 50 varieties of apples, as well as…

Downhill Throwdown Thursday, June 16 – Saturday, June 18 2016 Killington’s Downhill Throwdown freeride event is back for a third year, with three days of high-speed action taking place June 16 - 18. The event draws downhill skateboard and street luge competitors from all over the world to ride a thrilling two miles of pavement down…

Friday, May 6 at 7 p.m. — QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science will present a showing of the film “ The Messenger ” on Friday, May 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. The film is free and open to the public. Join VINS and avian ecologist Dr. Jameson Chace, vice-president of the Wilson Ornithological…

Courtesy of Chandler Music Hall JAY UNGAR, MOLLY MASON Sunday, May 8 at 4 p.m. — RANDOLPH — Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, featured on “Prairie Home Companion” in 2012, perform at Chandler Music Hall on Sunday, May 8 at 4 p.m. He was a Bronx kid. She grew up in Washington State. Since joining forces—both artistically…

Courtesy of Paramount Theatre ARTIE LANGE Saturday, May 7 at 8 p.m. — RUTLAND — One of the most sought-after live comedians in the business, Artie Lange is making an appearance at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland. Lange is currently the co-host of “The Artie Lange Show,” a Fox News Radio show he created. Launched this past…

Courtesy of Brandon Music THE RICOCHET DUO Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — Ricochet Duo, the collaboration between pianist Rose Chancler and percussionist Jane Boxall, perform at Brandon Music on May 7 at 7:30 p.m. Their program “Wired” is a new electro-acoustic and minimalist concert program that explores crossover between classical and popular styles,…

Courtesy of LPCTV George Thomson, standing, acted as emcee during a previous Kentucky Derby Gala held in Ludlow. Saturday, May 7 at 5 p.m. — LUDLOW — LPCTV is holding its fifth Kentucky Derby Gala – A Night at the Races fundraising event on Saturday, May 7 at Willie Dunn’s Grill at the Okemo Valley Golf Club…

Courtesy of Town of Killington The pool at Johnson Rec Center is a cool outlet for summer campers. KILLINGTON — The Town of Killington’s Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce a full schedule along with a new location for its 2016 summer camps program. The 2016 summer camps season will offer 10 weeks of programs…

Wednesday, May 4 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — In the centenary year of the Pulitzer Prize, Boston College professor Heather Cox Richardson will share insights into the remarkable life of their namesake, Joseph Pulitzer, in a talk at Rutland Free Library on May 4 at 7 p.m. Her talk, “Joseph Pulitzer and the American Republic,”…

KILLINGTON — The Killington Pico Area Association (KPAA) has announced a full slate of events for the 2016 summer season. Beginning with the Killington Stage Race on Memorial Day weekend and continuing through September with the Spartan Race, the robust lineup includes the return of several signature summer events including the free Cooler in the Mountains…