Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum Photo One: Youngsters partake in patriotic presidential silhouette-making at Billings Farm & Museum. Photo Two: The sack race competitions are always a favorite activity to muster up giggles at Billings Farm & Museum’s Independence Day celebration. Saturday, July 4 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Celebrate Billings Farm & Museum’s “Old…

Courtesy of Chaffee Art Center Cynthia Rosen July 5-7 — RUTLAND — Chaffee Art Center offers a plain air workshop with Cynthia Rosen from Friday, July 5 through Sunday, July 7. Classes run from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. This workshop will provide instruction on location in three different sites in beautiful Vermont. Students will create…

Courtesy of CCCA Chris Kleeman Wednesday, July 8 at 6 p.m. — PROCTORSVILLE — On Wednesday, July 8 at 6 p.m. the Vermont based master blues singer and legendary song stylist Chris Kleeman will perform at the Cavendish summer music series on the green in Proctorsville. A performer of great energy and focus, Kleeman provides a unique…

Thursday, July 2 at 7 p.m. — FAIR HAVEN — Fair Haven Concerts in the Park welcomes back the award winning Spurs USA on Thursday evening, July 2. This fourth in the series of 10 concerts will showcase this talented group that  performs both traditional country western and western swing. Spurs USA plays everything country, including the music…

July 3-5 — TUNBRIDGE — Vermont Morgan Horse Association is pleased to continue its annual tradition of celebrating the versatility of America's original breed of horse - the Morgan Horse - during Vermont Morgan Heritage Days. For over 150 years, Vermont fairs have celebrated this unique and hardy horse, so representative of the rugged land in which…

Friday, July 3 — KILLINGTON — Killington Resort, a four season destination, kicked off its 2015 summer season on Friday, June 26 with a host of new attractions at the Snowshed Adventure Center, ranging from Segway tours to a four-story ropes course, complemented by tried-and-true summer alpine activities like hiking, mountain biking and disc golf. On Friday, July…

Friday, July 3 at 6 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — On Friday, July 3 beginning at 6 p.m., Congregation Shir Shalom will be treated to a very special evening of song with cantor Jack Mendelson and his wife, cantor Fredda Rakusin Mendelson. Star of the film “A Cantor’s Tale,” Jack has been described as a documentary filmmaker’s dream…jovial,…

July 3-4 — BRANDON — The Town of Brandon knows how to celebrate! For the Independence Day weekend, all activities and events are free. The fun begins Friday at 6 p.m. in Central Park when the band Distant Thunder begins heating up the night with classic rock, blues and country music. Then, at 7 p.m., the DJ…

Saturday, July 4 — PLYMOUTH NOTCH — On Saturday, July 4, the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation will celebrate the birth of the nation as well as its thirtieth president, Calvin Coolidge. Coolidge is the only U.S. president born on Independence Day, and July 4 has been commemorated at his birthplace in Plymouth Notch for many decades.…

Saturday, July 4 at 10 a.m. — LUDLOW — Come celebrate the 32nd annual summer Society of Vermont Artists and Craftsmen, Inc. Arts and Crafts festival on Saturday, July 4 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., rain or shine, at the Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts. Juried crafts include folk art, primitives, gold and silver jewelry,…

Saturday, July 4 at 7 p.m. — For a classical July 4, join the Killington Music Festival for a tribute to Joseph Haydn with his beloved Symphony No. 49 “La Passione” and his cello Concerto in C Major, featuring guest soloist Emilio Colon and guest conductor, Daniel Andai, both KMF faculty members. The summer concerts are…

Saturday, July 4 — BELMONT — Mount Holly Library’s Independence Day book sale is Saturday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Close to a thousand books are available for purchase. There is a particularly large selection of kid’s books, an outstanding collection of adult non-fiction and the usual terrific selection of fiction. Donations continue to…

Parade theme, “Power to the People” Saturday July 4 — POULTNEY — One year ago Poultney residents were picking up the pieces from a massive summer storm that caused thousands of power outages and extensive damage in the town, including the cancellation of their Independence Day celebration. This year, however, the town is ready to gather for…

Monday, July 6 at 11 a.m. — LUDLOW — The Friends of the Library will host a tea at the Fletcher Memorial Library on Monday, July 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is opportunity for people enjoy a light snack while learning about the Friends and provide input on events and activities that the Friends…

July 6-10 — BRANDON — Looking for a rewarding, interactive and fun experience for your young child over the summer break? Tinyarts may be just right! Taught by Anna Laufenberg, the camp is for 4 to 6 year olds and is being held at the Compass Music and Arts Center during the week of July 6 to…