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Area’s top musical students perform “The Next Generation” at Chandler
May 13, 2015
Friday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. — RANDOLPH — On Friday evening, May 15, 24 young classical musicians from high schools and home schools all over Vermont and the Upper Valley will showcase their performing artistry in Chandler's now seventh annual NPR "From the Top" look-alike program, “The Next Generation.” The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at…
Carving Studio and Sculpture Center opens Annual Members’ Exhibition
May 13, 2015
Saturday, May 16 at 5 p.m. — WEST RUTLAND — The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center announces the opening reception for the Annual Members’ Exhibition on Saturday, May 16 from 5-7 p.m. All members of the non-profit arts education organization have the opportunity to show their work in this popular exhibition in the CSSC Gallery at 636…
RRMC hosts Green Mountain Gala to benefit Palliative Care Program
May 13, 2015
Saturday, May 16 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — Rutland Regional Medical Center will host the Green Mountain Gala on Saturday, May 16 at 6 p.m. at the Castleton Pavilion at Castleton College. The event promises to be a fun experience for attendees with unique Vermont themed appetizers and dinner prepared by chef Rob MacFarlane and dancing…
Recycled goods help homeless pets in yard sale fundraiser
May 13, 2015
Saturday, May 16 at 9 a.m. — PITTSFORD — The Rutland County Humane Society will hold a yard sale to benefit the homeless animals at the shelter, 765 Stevens Road in Pittsford, on Saturday, May 16. The sale will run from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. No early birds! As a bonus, a bake sale will run concurrently. All…
Bow Thayer gives benefit concert for historic Pierce Hall
May 13, 2015
Saturday, May 16 ay 7:30 p.m. — ROCHESTER — On Saturday, May 16 the Bow Thayer benefit concert for historic Pierce Hall will take place starting at 7:30 p.m., at Pierce Hall Community Center on Main Street in Rochester. This event will benefit the restoration project of Pierce Hall Community Center, Inc., a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization serving…
Annual Wallingford Bike Safety Day rides again
May 13, 2015
Saturday, May 16 at 10 a.m. — WALLINGFORD — On Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., the 17th annual Wallingford Community Bike Safety Day will be held at the Wallingford Elementary School. This event has something for all ages, from free helmet fitting to an obstacle course, from bike safety inspections to 9-1-1 rescue vehicles and…
Kids, bring your wheels to bike rodeo at Giorgetti
May 13, 2015
Sunday, May 17 at 1 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Rutland Kiwanis Club, Killington/Pico Cycling Club and the Rutland Recreation and Parks Department will be hosting a bike safety day for children up to age 13 on Sunday, May 17 from 1-4 p.m. at Giorgetti Park. A parent or guardian must accompany the child. There will be…
Red Knights lead motorcycle ride; includes blessing and BBQ
May 13, 2015
Sunday, May 17 — RUTLAND — The Red Knights (Firefighters) Motorcycle Club (Vermont Chapter 3) and All Saints' Anglican Church present the 2nd annual Motorcycle Blessing and BBQ at the Vermont Police Academy on Sunday, May 17. The day begins with a one hour scenic ride lead by Rutland County Sheriff Steve Benard and Road Guards from RKMCVT3.…
BarnArts has 5k and 10k options for annual fundraising race/walk
May 13, 2015
Sunday, May 17 at 10:30 a.m. — BARNARD — Both 5k and 10k options are available to racers (walkers and runners) participating in BarnArts Center for the Arts’ second annual “Race Around the Lake” on Sunday, May 17, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Silver Lake State Park in Barnard. Over 120 racers participated in last year’s inaugural…
Rutland Youth Theatre presents “Mulan, Jr.” and holds open auditions
May 13, 2015
RUTLAND — Rutland Youth Theatre presents Disney’s “Mulan, Jr. - the Musical” at the Paramount Theatre on Friday, May 15 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 16 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Defying the village matchmaker, Mulan takes up arms and disguises as a boy in order to spare her father from having to…
Lower your stress the write way
May 13, 2015
Thursday, May 21 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — Join Joanna Tebbs Young, MA-TLA, a certified instructor through the Center for Journal Therapy, for a free writing workshop on Thursday, May 21 from 6-7:30 p.m. Joanna will coach participants through simple writing and doodling exercises that will help participants manage stress and long-term worry. Participation requires neither…
Paramount screens encore broadcast with Alan Alda and Jane Pauley
May 13, 2015
Wednesday, May 20 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Paramount Theatre screens the encore broadcast from The 92nd St. Y in New York City, “When Your Life is on Fire - What Would You Save?” with Alan Alda and Jane Pauley. What would you save if your house was on fire and it contained not only…
Biggest Loser RunWalk
May 11, 2015
Biggest Loser RunWalk Half Marathon/5K/Kids Fit Fun Run- Killington, VT 2016 dates to be announced The Biggest Loser RunWalk Killington Half Marathon/5K courses each have a twist! Participants run/walk down the mountain, then take the ski lift back up and continue along with breathtaking views of Killington Peak, the second highest peak in Vermont. The…
VSO musicians to perform in area schools
May 7, 2015
Courtesy of VSO RAISING CANE May 8, 12 — RUTLAND COUNTY — The Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s “Raising Cane” woodwind trio will present performances at five Rutland County schools on May 8 and 12. Schedule is as follows: May 8, Neshobe School in Brandon at 10:30 a.m.; Barstow Memorial School in Chittenden at 1:30 p.m.; May 12 at Rutland…
Devil’s Bowl Speedway Fan Festival returns to downtown Rutland
May 7, 2015
Courtesy of RRCC Race cars line Center Street in downtown Rutland, as fans get a close-up of their favorite Devil’s Bowl racers. Saturday, May 9 at 9 a.m. — RUTLAND — The windows will rattle and the ground will shake in downtown Rutland on Saturday, May 9 as the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce hosts the return…
