Wednesday, May 6 at 5:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — Rutland Regional Medical Center is offering a four-week series, “Tai Chi for Beginners,” starting on Wednesday, May 6 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Rutland Regional Medical Center in the CVPS/Leahy Community Health Education Center on 160 Allen Street. Additional classes will be held May 13, 20 and 27. The…

Thursday, May 7 at 9:30 a.m. — CASTLETON — Many older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. “A Matter of Balance” is a free eight-week program that is designed to reduce the fear of falling…

Wednesday, April 29 at 7 p.m. - RUTLAND - The Paramount Theatre will feature an encore broadcast from The 92nd St. Y in NYC. Join Dalia Rabin, the former Israeli Deputy Minister of Defense and current chairperson of the Yitzhak Rabin Center, and Ambassador Dennis Ross, who played a leading role in shaping US involvement in the Middle…

Castleton to host 2nd annual Right to Play Kickball Classic. CASTLETON, Vt. - Castleton members are gearing up for a day of sports, fundraising, and friendly competition as they prepare for the 2nd annual Kickball Classic in support of the Right to Play Foundation on Sunday, April 26. The Right to Play Foundation is a…

Courtesy of Chaffee Art Center Chaffee’s Annual Student Art Exhibit displays the creativity of students from 22 regional schools, from all grades. Friday, April 24 at 4 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Chaffee announces the opening of the 2015 Annual Student Art Exhibit entitled “Love of Imagination.” This exhibit highlights the work of over 300 students in…

Courtesy of Pentangle Arts Council HAYLEY REARDON Friday, April 24 at 7 p.m. — POMFRET — Pentangle Arts presents folk artist teen songwriter/composer Hayley Reardon performing Friday, April 24 at 7 p.m. at ArtisTree Community Arts Center. Performer Magazine describes her music as “brilliantly moving folk/pop with a lyrical depth and soul,” while American Songwriter Magazine…

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…