Saturday, Oct. 24 at 9 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Saturday, Oct. 24 marks the 102nd sale for Glad Rags, a non-profit based in Woodstock. The sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m., at the Masonic Temple, 30 Pleasant St. Woodstock. Those in the know come early for the best…

Saturday, Oct. 24 at 10:15 a.m. — QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) invites children and adults alike to Hoots & Howls, a seasonal fall event on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the VINS Nature Center in Quechee. Hoots and Howls returns this year with another "spook-tacular," fun-filled, family day and evening of exciting adventures, featuring Northern Stage's interpretation…

Sunday, Oct. 25 at 4:30 p.m. — POULTNEY — On Oct. 25, a group of farmers and community members interested in local food will gather at Green Mountain College to honor Philip Ackerman-Leist and the role he played in the creation and ongoing development of the Rutland Area Farm and Food Link (RAFFL). The event, Twilight at…

Sunday, Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. — RUTLAND— The a cappella group House Blend will perform at the Rutland Meals Challenge Benefit Concert on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1 Hillside Road in Rutland (behind the Pizza Hut). Tickets are for sale at the door: $10 for adults, $5 for children…

Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 3 p.m. — RUTLAND — Ghosts, witches, monsters and all costumed creatures are welcome, as College of St. Joseph will host a trick or treat event from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 beginning at St. Joseph Hall on the CSJ campus. This event gives families the opportunity to bring costumed children…

Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND— Do you want to elevate your athletic ability and take your game to the next level? If you play or coach a high school/middle school team or are a parent of a student athlete, join Tyler White, ATC and Matt Howland, ATC of Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic on Wednesday, Oct.…

Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 12 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce announced that Art Jones, writer, producer, director and president of Great Jones Productions, N.Y. (from the Rutland, Vt. documentary “The Blood in This Town”) will be the keynote speaker for the annual meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at noon at the Holiday…

LISA LAMPANELLI Thursday, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. — RUTLAND — Comedy’s lovable “Queen of Mean,” Lisa Lampanelli will bring her “Leaner, Meaner” tour to Rutland’s Paramount Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. Never shying away from an insult or taboo subject, the seasoned comedian is well known for her fearless style of comedy. Brash,…

Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum Coachman Alayna Perkins reins Belgian draft horses Tom and Jerry, pulling a wagon full of  Billings Farm visitors. Oct. 17-18 — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will feature the 8th annual Autumn Wagon Ride weekend on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17 and 18, from 10…

Courtesy of Rutland Building Bright Futures Twin boys explore play with musical instruments at a prior Building Bright Futures event. Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. — RUTLAND — Play prepares a young brain for life, love, and even schoolwork. To celebrate the benefits of play, Rutland Building Bright Futures (BBF) is holding its third annual Free Family…

Courtesy of Zip Barnard The Rutland Garden Club maintains this Blue Star Garden, where a WWII commemorative plaque stands, paying tribute to those who served in the war. Sunday, Oct. 18 at 4 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Rutland Garden Club and American Legion Post #31 will sponsor a spaghetti dinner on Sunday, Oct. 18 to benefit…

Submitted Bombshell brides wanted! Head to Okemo for the fall bridal show to get your wedding planning started. Sunday, Oct. 18 at 11:30 a.m. — LUDLOW — The 9th Annual Okemo Bridal Show is Sunday, Oct. 18 at the Jackson Gore Inn at Okemo Mountain Resort. Meet and greet the area’s top wedding professionals, taste hors d’oeuvres…

Courtesy of Rutland Youth Theatre Young cast members ready for the upcoming production of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” at Rutland Intermediate School. RUTLAND — The Rutland Recreation Department has a busy weekend ahead, brimming with activities. The 11th annual Leaf Chase 10K will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17. Lace up those shoes and hit…

Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Over the last decade, the bat population in Vermont has significantly declined due to the white-nose syndrome. Recently though, there has been some stabilization in populations. On Oct. 21, come and learn about Vermont’s nine species of bats, what habitat is important to the various species, and how you…

Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. — CASTLETON — Hosted by Castleton Communications Professor Michael Talbott, Castleton University presents its Spanish-language Film Festival beginning Thursday, Oct. 15. Featuring five different films, the festival will run from Oct. 15 through 29. Showings will take place on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. in Herrick Auditorium, and are…