Saturday, May 23 at 9 a.m. — PROCTOR — The Union Church of Proctor will hold an open house on Saturday, May 23, in conjunction with the Vermont Marble Museum’s grand opening the same day. The sanctuary and parish house will be open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. with the public invited to view the church’s architectural features…

May 23 and 24 at 10 a.m. — RUTLAND — The ARC Rutland Area supported AKtion Club of Rutland County, a Kiwanis family member, is holding a food drive on Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Walmart. The AKtion Club has just donated over $300 of pet food to local food…

Wednesday, May 27 at 5:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — Since 2000, the demand for treatment for opioid addiction in Vermont has increased more than 700 percent. With tackling substance abuse an identified priority by Governor Peter Shumlin, how are we doing in the greater Rutland community? Dr. W. Gordon Frankle, Medical Director of Rutland Regional Medical Center’s…

Saturday, May 30 at 9 a.m. — CASTLETON — A free seminar for landowners entitled “Understanding Farm Bill Programs for Forestry and Wildlife Management” will be offered on Saturday, May 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Education Center at Kehoe Conservation Camp in Castleton. The seminar is offered by the Vermont Agency of Natural…

Wednesday, May 27 at 7:30 p.m. — PITTSFIELD — Students of pianist Marilyn Taggart will give a concert on Wednesday, May 27 at 7:30 p.m. at The Barn at Riverside Farm, on Route 100 in Pittsfield. The concert is free and open to the public. Parents and children interested in piano study are encouraged to attend the…

Wednesday, May 27 at 4:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — BROC-Community Action in Southwestern Vermont invites the public to celebrate its 50th birthday. On Wednesday, May 27 join the birthday bash from 4:30-7 p.m. at the facility located at 45 Union Street in Rutland. This is a free event and will include food, drinks, children’s activities and entertainment for all…

Kristine Lilly Monday, May 18 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — On Monday, May 18, Vermont Orthopedic Clinic and Summit Futbol Club present two-time World Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Kristine Lilly on stage at the Paramount Theatre at 30 Center Street in Rutland. Kristine had over 350 appearances for the U.S. team and 130…

Courtesy of BRGNS Shoppers sort through piles of bargains at a fall rummage sale. May 15-17 — LUDLOW — Black River Good Neighbor Services will hold its annual Spring Rummage Sale at Fletcher Farms, 611 Route 103 South in Ludlow on Friday and Saturday, May 15 and 16 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, May 17 from…

Courtesy of Brandon Music EMILY MURE Saturday, May 16 — BRANDON — Classically informed singer-songwriter Emily Mure makes a welcome return to Brandon Music on Saturday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. Her previous appearance with her trio wowed the audience with its virtuoso mix of folk and classical sounds. This concert follows a songwriting workshop Emily is…

Courtesy of BigTown Gallery ¡Viva Cuba! will be on exhibit at BigTown Gallery.  Saturday, May 16 — ROCHESTER — The BigTown Gallery will host presentations and a panel discussion on U.S.-Cuban history and future relations on the afternoon of Saturday, May 16, at the Rochester High School Auditorium, South Main Street, prior to the opening reception for ¡Viva Cuba!,…

By Johan Persson Cast members and props fill the stage in the National Theatre of Great Britain’s  presentation of “Treasure Island”  Live in HD. Sunday, May 17 at 2 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Paramount Theatre continues its Live in HD from the National Theatre of Great Britain series with “Treasure Island,” Robert Louis Stevenson’s story of…

Submitted Display your best fish in the bowl show, May 17 at Holiday Inn. Sunday, May 17 at 9:30 a.m. — RUTLAND — On Sunday, May 17,  the Otter Valley Aquarium Society (OVAS) will hold its annual fundraising auction and bowl show in the Governor’s Room at the Rutland / Killington Holiday Inn. This event is free…

Submitted Muffy Kashkin Grollier needlepoints a daffodil, timely for the spring season. Sunday, May 17 at 10 a.m. — BRANDON — With her acclaimed exhibit “Felted Flora, Fauna and Fantasy” on display, Muffy Kashkin Grollier will be leading a workshop in needlefelting at the Compass Music and Arts Center on Sunday, May 17 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.…

Thursday, May 14 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — NeighborWorks and Castleton Downtown will host a free workshop on smart investing as part of their “Forget the Fluff: Finances for Real Life” series. The workshop will be Thursday, May 14 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Castleton Downtown in the Opera House on Merchants Row in Rutland. An expert from Heritage Family Credit Union, Steve…

Friday, May 15 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Castleton Downtown Gallery in Rutland will feature the works of Vermont artist Erika Lawlor Schmidt running from May 6 - June 6, with an artist reception scheduled for Friday, May 15 at 6 p.m. The Castleton Downtown Gallery is located on Center Street Alley in Rutland and…