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Rutland Garden Club hosts dinner to refurbish WWII plaque along Blue Star Memorial Highway

October 15, 2015
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…

Okemo hosts 9th annual bridal show

October 15, 2015
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…

Rutland Rec Department begins variety of classes and activities this week

October 15, 2015
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…

Learn about bats and their repopulation in Vermont

October 15, 2015
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…

International film festival returns to Castleton University 

October 15, 2015
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…

Save your empties for Killington bottle drive

October 15, 2015
Saturday, Oct. 17 at 9 a.m. — KILLINGTON — The KES parent group KEEPERS holds a bottle drive on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the bottom of the Killington access road, at the new Killington-Pico Area Association (a.k.a., the Killington Chamber, formerly Bill’s Country Store). Help keep local youth inspired and involved in…

Peak to Peak offers fun on the trails of Woodstock

October 15, 2015
Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — A historic golf course, childrens’ activities, a photography walk, yoga, and guided nature and history hikes are all free activities that are part of the 4th annual Peak to Peak event on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Celebrating the trails of Woodstock, this event…

Help support homeless veterans

October 15, 2015
Oct. 17-18 — CASTLETON — Come out and join the freeze-out in support of homeless veterans from 4 p.m., Oct. 17 to 11 a.m., Oct. 18 at American Legion Post 50, Route 4A, Castleton. Supporters will be sleeping outside the Post on the back lawn to shine a light on the plight of far too many Brothers…

PHS to present Ethan Allen, the Revolution and Pawlet

October 15, 2015
Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. — PAWLET — The Pawlett Historical Society is pleased to host Dick Smith on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. at the Pawlet Town Hall, located at 122 School Street in Pawlet. Smith will be talking about Ethan Allen and how his expedition to capture Fort Ticonderoga for America’s First Victory…

Vermont Wine Tasting and Author Talk at Stemwinder

October 15, 2015
Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. — LUDLOW — The Book Nook and Stemwinder are proud to host Todd Trzaskos, author of “Wines of Vermont: A History of Pioneer Fermentation” on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. The celebration of Vermont wines will take place at Stemwinder, 46 Depot Street, Ludlow. Trzaskos will talk about Vermont wines, several of which will be…

Video: Killington Oktoberfest

October 12, 2015
Great showing for this inaugural Oktoberfest that promises to continue for many years. Events guru Jeff Alexander tells us about the stein hoisting, keg bowling, brat eating and Oompah-loompahing that rounded out a spectacular fall weekend in Killington, VT. Mark your calendar for next year's Oktoberfest, the newest can't-miss summer event. Video provided by Killington…

Killington Brewfest 2015

October 7, 2015
The 2015 Killington Brewfest went off as a total success. How can you go wrong with Killington on a fall day mixed with over 100 of the regions finest craft beers. Brewfest is one of Killington’s most distinctive annual celebrations. This year, they expanded to include Snowshed & Ramshead Base Lodges, allowing for more activities,…

Explore Vermont 2. 5

October 7, 2015
Local fisherperson Tiffany Saltis tells us why she loves one of Vermont's most popular outdoor activities. Also, Sara and Kaitlyn wind down after a busy day in Vermont at the Spa at the Woods, a European Spa nestled in the hills of Killington. Finally, Bettina pays a visit to the Zen gardens.

Explore Vermont 2. 4

October 7, 2015
In another must-see segment, Bettina, Sara and Kaitlyn go back in time to talk with Master Historian, Bill Jenney, about Vermont's most influential President at the Calvin Coolidge Homestead. See why this is the coolest historic site in Vermont, if not the world. In our "How to Make it in Vermont" segment, we see what…

Explore Vermont Segment 2. 3

October 7, 2015
Bettina visits with David Soucy, PGA Pro and GM at Green Mountain National Golf Course, who tells us why Green Mountain is the #1 rated Public Course in Vermont. Also, Sara and Kaitlyn continue their adventures with visits to their favorite swimming holes.