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GMP Hosts 2nd Open House at Rutland Energy Innovation Center
March 11, 2015
Vermonters Can Learn about Comprehensive Energy Products and Services Like Heat Pumps and eHomes to Save Money Rutland, VT – Green Mountain Power is pleased to invite customers to an open house at its Energy Innovation Center (EIC) in Downtown Rutland on Saturday, March 14, 2015beginning at 9:00 a.m. Come and learn about GMP’s exciting line…
Whimsical art of Gene Childers on exhibit at Brandon Guild
March 4, 2015
Courtesy of Brandon Artists Guild Works of art by local artist, Gene Childers will be featured at Brandon Artists Guild. Friday, March 6 at 5 p.m. — BRANDON — The whimsical art of local artist Gene Childers will be on display at Brandon Artist Guild, opening with a reception on Friday, March 6. Says artist Gene…
Chop Shop brings jazz and funk to Barnard winter music carnival
March 4, 2015
Courtesy of The Fan House CHOP SHOP Saturday, March 7 at 6 p.m. — BARNARD — From Pittsburgh to Barnard via Manhattan comes Chop Shop, a funk band that will headline an evening of New Orleans-style revelry, from 6 - 11 p.m. on Saturday, March 7 at Barnard’s Town Hall as BarnArts Center for the Arts presents…
“Waste Land” documents world’s largest dump
March 4, 2015
Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum Billings Farm & Museum screens “Waste Land” as part of its fifth annual film series. Saturday, March 7 at 3 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum will host the award-winning film “Waste Land” on Saturday, March 7 at 3 p.m. as part of the 5th Annual Woodstock Vermont Film…
Chill with the chickadees at Woodstock’s National Park
March 4, 2015
Submitted A chickadee readies to land on an outstretched hand, enticed by seed. Saturday, March 7 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is hosting another Working Woodlands Workshop on Saturday, March 7, entitled “Chillin’ with the Chickadees,” from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Visit the winter forest with park ecologist Kyle Jones. Learn…
Support Rutland Co. Parent Child Center in Mardi Gras fundraiser
March 4, 2015
Submitted Mardi gras beads shine in the traditional purple and gold colors representative of the celebratory event. Saturday, March 7 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Rutland County Parent-Child Center holds a Mardi Gras fundraiser evening on Saturday, March 7 at 6 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus in Rutland. The evening includes cocktails and hors…
NeighborWorks helps prevent foreclosure and secure financial success with free workshops
March 4, 2015
Submitted Don’t let your home be lost in foreclosure. Neighborworks can help before it’s too late, starting with free workshops. Saturday, March 7 at 9 a.m. — WEST RUTLAND — On Saturday, March 7, NeighborWorks of Western Vermont will hold a Foreclosure Prevention Workshop from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. When it comes to your home it…
West Pawlet VFD invites community to fundraiser pancake breakfast
March 4, 2015
Courtesy of West Pawlet Fire Department Left to right: Tom “Tucker” Best, David Ricard, Sr., Ron Taylor, Jr., David Hosley and Wesley Sermons, members of the West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department, stand proudly dressed in uniform. Sunday, March 8 at 7:30 a.m. — WEST PAWLET — A fundraiser pancake breakfast event will be held at the West…
Compass holds swing dancing classes for all ages
March 4, 2015
Thursday, March 5 — BRANDON — Swing dancing in Vermont is more popular than you know! Informal dances are held throughout the state on a regular basis. Give swing dancing a chance and you might just be completely surprised in how much fun it is. Compass Music and Arts Center in Brandon brings back David Allan for…
Chaffee opens annual full house exhibit, “What is Love?”
March 4, 2015
Friday, March 6 at 5 p.m. — RUTLAND — In Chaffee’s yearlong celebration of love, the Chaffee Art Center’s annual Full House Exhibit will, through art, attempt to answer the question – “What is Love?” Is love tender and kind? Is love maddening and scornful? This exhibit features the diversity of five Chaffee Juried Artists: Mary Alcantara, Sue…
Mitchell Therapy Pool at VAC to close temporarily
March 4, 2015
Friday, March 6 — RUTLAND — Vermont Achievement Center is very pleased to announce that the Mitchell Therapy Pool has reached 40 years of service as a valued community resource. Along with those 40 years come the signs of age. Extensive repairs are necessary that will temporarily close the pool for approximately three to four weeks. The…
Spring clean: sell your unwanted art and music items
March 4, 2015
Saturday, March 7 at 10 a.m. — BRANDON — Artists and music enthusiasts naturally generate excess supplies, artwork, music and equipment. Compass Music and Arts Center offers two separate events where these unwanted items can be sold to the general public. Clean out your overstuffed closet or basement and make some cash at the same time! On…
Mountain Top Inn & Resort to host 2015 Bill Koch Festival
March 4, 2015
Saturday March 7 — CHITTENDEN — The Mountain Top Inn & Resort is gearing up for one of New England’s largest youth Cross Country Skiing Events. An estimated 600 participants, plus 600-700 family members and spectators and 80 volunteers per day will descend upon the resort for the NEBKL Festival e on March 7 and 8,…
Drumming classes engage non-verbal communication; boost immune system
March 4, 2015
RUTLAND — Ethnic drumming classes at Drum Journeys of Earth start in March. Classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. in Rhythm Hall on the 2nd floor of Building 5 at the Howe Center, Rutland. Beginning class in West African Djembe will be held on Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7 p.m., starting March 11. Spirit Drumming will…
Castleton hosts international film festival with six foreign movies
March 4, 2015
Tuesdays and Thursdays in March — CASTLETON — Castleton College is set to host its first-ever international film festival on campus, put on by Communication Professor Michael Talbott. Featuring six foreign films throughout the month of March, the inaugural edition of the Castleton international film festival aims to bring exciting films from around the globe to the…
