Submitted BLUE JAY WAY Saturday, April 25 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — It’s a party, and you’re invited to the Southside Steak House on Saturday, April 25 for hors d’oeuvres and dancing to the six-piece band Blue Jay Way and DJ Mike C from MC sounds, a benefit for the United Way. Doors open at 7…

Courtesy of Brandon Music RACHEL CLARK AND BOB DEMARCO, “BLACKBIRD” Saturday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — There will be a welcome return to Brandon Music for local duo Blackbird, after their 2014 concert thrilled the audience with their lively tunes and interaction. The duo, made up of Rachel Clark and Bob DeMarco perform traditional…

Submitted MATTHEW LORMAN Sunday, April 26 at 5 p.m. — RUTLAND — Come support local athlete Matthew Lorman in his quest to run a “Mini Olympics” race in Australia by having dinner! A spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be held on Sunday, April 26 from 5-8 p.m. at the Rutland Moose Club, 78 Center Street. Tickets at $10…

Courtesy of VINS Learn to take photos like this of birds in the wild in VINS class. Sunday, April 26 at 1 p.m. — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) will be running a photography workshop on Sunday, April 26, from 1-3 p.m. “Lens on the Wild: Bird Photography Workshop” will teach participants the skills…

Photograph of Vermont protest from the Vermont Historical Society archives by Rod Clarke, UPI, 1979. Wednesday, April 29 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Vermont Historical Society has been holding public forums statewide to talk about the influence of the 1970s on Vermont. The Society is seeking input to help guide collections, documentation, and public programs…

Thursday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. — WEST PAWLET — The Mettawee Community School invites all to the sixth grade's presentation of Gilbert & Sullivan's "Pirates of Penzance" on Thursday, April 23 at the school located on VT-153 in West Pawlet. A free "open" dress-rehearsal will be held at 12:30 p.m. and the free, evening performance is…

Thursday, April 23 at 12:30 p.m. — CASTLETON — Castleton College is pleased to announce that the third annual Castleton Scholars Celebration: A Showcase of Original Student Work will be held on Thursday, April 23 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. in the 1787 Room of the Campus Center. The annual celebration gives Castleton the opportunity to showcase the rich…

Friday, April 24 at 7 p.m. — TINMOUTH — On Friday, April 24, Gypsy Reel, a Celtic Band that rocks, will be vibrating the old Firehouse in Tinmouth – but not with big amplifiers — acoustically. Gypsy Reel play high energy stirring music rooted in the Celtic tradition but garnered from the whole world. Their music is an exciting…

Friday, April 24 — PITTSFORD — Rutland County Humane Society’s “Spring for the Animals” online auction starts April 24 and will run for two weeks via their website, www.rchsvt.org. They already have many fantastic items ready for your bids, but can always use more. New and used items should have a value of at least $25. Donate items at the shelter…

Saturday, April 25 at 6 p.m. — LUDLOW — The Ludlow Rotary Club will holds its 59th annual Penny Sale on Saturday, April 25 at the Black River High School gymnasium in Ludlow at 6 p.m. and admission is free. Doors open at 5 p.m. and refreshments will be available. The Penny Sale is one of…

By Robin Alberti The “create” space at Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum uniquely displays the artwork of visiting children. April 24-25 — RUTLAND — Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum is celebrating its grand opening the last weekend in April at its new location, 11 Center Street in Rutland, Vermont. Events will include a ribbon cutting celebration on Friday, April 24 at…

Saturday, April 25 at 10 a.m. — RUTLAND — On Saturday, April 25 the Vermont Achievement Center will host a community wide celebration of children and families in honor of Autism Awareness Month, Month of the Young Child, volunteers and the grand re-opening of the Mitchell Therapy Pool. Join them from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for…

Saturday, April 25 at 10 a.m. — BRANDON — Comcast has partnered with local area businesses, organizations and volunteers to renovate outdoor areas at the Rutland County Parent-Child Center located at 34 Faivre Circle in Brandon. Being held on Saturday, April 25, Comcast Cares Day is a national event where volunteers provide community service that has a…

Saturday, April 25 at 8 a.m. — RUTLAND — The Vermont Sports Medicine Center's 23rd Annual 5k Run/Walk, one of the most popular road race events in the region, will be held on Saturday, April 25. The race starts and ends at Vermont Sports Medicine Center at 5 Albert Cree Drive in Rutland and will take place in rain,…

April 29-30 — RUTLAND — Rutland Regional Medical Center offers a variety of community programs to promote health and wellness. Join a four part-series designed to help make lifestyle changes to improve overall health and well-being. The workshops feature the basics of nutrition, exercise and evidence-based lifestyle changes. Attendees will learn how to create an effective weight-loss…