Courtesy of Windsor County Democratic Committee SUE MINTER Monday, March 28 at 7 p.m. — HARTLAND — The Democratic candidates for Vermont Governor will meet in a forum on Monday, March 28 at 7 p.m. at Damon Hall in Hartland. The forum is free and open to the public. The Forum will be moderated by Bob Hager,…

Submitted Be healthy and environmentally friendly—ride a bike! RUTLAND — In partnership with VTrans, and a number of other participating organizations and sponsors, the Rutland Regional Planning Commission and the Rutland Area Physical Activity Coalition will host the 2016 statewide Vermont Walk/Bike Summit on April 1-2 in Rutland. The two-day Summit offers both indoor and outdoor…

Submitted By Karen D. Lorentz An ecumenical Easter sunrise service will be held atop Killington Peak in the Peak Lodge at 6:45 a.m. on Sunday, March 27. Sunrise is expected to be about 6:42 that day, so guests will be treated to a truly wondrous “chapel in the sky.” The service will be led by…

Wednesday, March 23 at 7 p.m. — RANDOLPH — Chandler Center for the Arts is holding auditions for the next installment of our Issues Play staged reading series, “Shot in Baghdad,” to be performed Sunday, April 24 at 7 p.m., directed by Kim Ward. Auditions will be held on Wednesday, March 23 from 7 to 9 p.m.…

Wednesday, March 23 at 7 p.m. — CASTLETON — The Castleton University Republican Club and Democratic Leadership Club will be debating on Wednesday, March 23 at 7 p.m. in the Jeffords Auditorium on campus at Castleton University. The debate will last for an hour and a half, and the two parties will debate issues such as immigration,…

Thursday, March 24 — RUTLAND — Rutland Area Farm and Food Link will be hosting two interactive forums in conjunction with Vermont Farm to Plate and the Rutland Regional Planning Commission. Both forums will take place in Rutland City, followed by a farmers and friends mixer afterwards. The first forum, “Rutland County: Planning for Growth in our…

Good Friday concert to be performed at Brownsville Community Church Friday, March 25 at 1:30 p.m. — BROWNSVILLE — On Friday, March 25, Brownsville Community Church will sponsor the first of a series of free concerts open to the public. The first concert will be a Good Friday concert which starts at 1:30 p.m. followed by a brief…

Saturday, March 26 at 9 a.m. — WEST PAWLET — A Spring Flea Market and Easter Food Sale will be held in West Pawlet on Saturday, March 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by the West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, the events will be held at the fire station on Vermont Route 153…

Saturday, March 26 at 3:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — To help celebrate Easter the Rutland area congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will host a free performance of “Handel’s Messiah” by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra that includes four soloists from the Metropolitan Opera, at the Paramount Theatre on Saturday, March 26…

Wednesday, March 30 at 8:30 a.m. — RUTLAND — Castleton Downtown is hosting a four-session workshop, “Women in Management—Grasp Your Leadership Edge.” The first session takes place on Wednesday, March 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The workshop will help you change your mindset and start really thinking and behaving like the leader you aspire to…

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…

Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum