Win him (or her) and get a date Sunday, March 22 at 8 p.m. — KILLINGTON — The Foundry would like to invite the wonderful women of Killington and the surrounding areas to join in the ultimate ladies' night out which will include this year's Killington Bachelor Auction on Sunday, March 22 at 8 p.m. It's a…

March 21-22 — POULTNEY, MIDDLEBURY — Now in their 11th season, the Champlain Philharmonic will take the stage on Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Ackley Hall of Green Mountain College in Poultney and Sunday, March 22 at 4 p.m. at the Town Hall Theater in Middlebury under the baton of music director, Paul Gambill. Sadly…

APRIL 7-8 — RUTLAND — Whether offering a farm stay experience, farm stand, pick-your-own operation or barn tours for groups, many Vermont farms are turning to agritourism, education and direct sales to supplement their farm income and increase profits. On April 7-8, farmers, agricultural service providers, educators and others interested in exploring agritourism opportunities are invited to…

RUTLAND — Rutland Area VNA & Hospice (RAVNAH) will offer a free eight-week hospice volunteer training course for individuals who wish to become hospice and palliative care volunteers in the Rutland County, Dorset and Rupert areas. There will be eight three-hour sessions beginning in late March that will meet two times a week on Thursday afternoons…

Wednesday, March 25 at 6 p.m. — CAVENDISH — The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association will hold another lecture in their Walk and Talk Series of nature and conservation presentations on Wednesday, March 25 at 6 p.m. with Kelly Stettner of the Black River Action Team and Kenneth Cox, a fisheries biologist with the Vermont Department of…

Tuesday, March 24 at 11:30 a.m. — POULTNEY — Green Mountain College holds its 2015 Annual Spring Career Fair on Tuesday, March 24 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in Withey Hall Lobby. Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with passionate, dedicated students and alumni. As always, the fair will have a strong emphasis on outdoor…

RUTLAND — The 52nd annual Loyalty Day Parade will kick off an early summer on Sunday, May 3, 2015 in Rutland. The parade is sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #648. Chairman George Bates and his committee are well underway to bring Rutland a great parade. Individuals or groups interested in being a part…

Wednesday, March 25 at 11 a.m.  —LUDLOW — Black River Good Neighbor Services, Inc. and Berkshire Bank have partnered to offer a free interactive learning session on managing personal finances. The class will be held on Wednesday, March 25 at 11 a.m. at the Fletcher Memorial Library in Ludlow. The course will cover a variety of…

By Chandler Burgess, courtesy of Killington Resort Slash and Berm kicks off the 2015 Nor’Beaster spring celebration at Killington Resort, March 14. Spring celebration kicks off with Slash and Berm, Ski Vermont Specialty Food Days Saturday, March 14 — KILLINGTON — Spring time at Killington Resort means soft snow, abundant sunshine, live music and surprising events both…

Courtesy of Compass Music and Arts Center IAN ETHAN CASE Saturday, March 14 at 11 a.m. — BRANDON — Compass Music and Arts Center offers a Creative Music and Live Looping workshop with acoustic double-neck guitarist Ian Ethan Case on Saturday, March 14, from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. Later that evening, Case will give a concert…

By Susan Elliott, courtesy of The Gables Tropical climates produce lush, colorful plant life, as well as amazingly colored birds, such as this one, photographed by Susan Elliott in Costa Rica. Friday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — Marv Elliott, co-president of the Rutland County Audubon Society, will present “Birding in Costa Rica” showcasing the…

Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum Margaret Schlass, a fourth generation farmer from California, grows, packs and sells onions and potatoes, and also grows melons, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, lettuces, chard, kale and alfalfa. Sutton will be featured in the documentary film, “Farmland,” showing at Billings Farm & Museum as part of an enlightening evening about farming.…

VermontVacation.com/Stephen Goodhue Fresh maple syrup, canned and bottled, sits ready to be enjoyed by sugar lovers. Sunday, March 15 at 1 p.m. — MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS — The Middletown Springs Historical Society’s 27th annual Maple Festival will be presented on Sunday, March 15 from 1 - 4 p.m. - snow, rain or shine. The event features an outdoor…

Courtesy of HFCU A well-costumed participant registers for the first Shiver Me Shamrocks 5K fun run to benefit Wonderfeet in 2014. Saturday, March 14 at 1 p.m. — RUTLAND — Kick off St.Patrick’s Day weekend by running or walking in Heritage Family Credit Union’s  second annual Shiver Me Shamrocks St. Paddy’s 5K Fun Run on March 14,…

Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum A still from the film “180 Degrees South: Conquerors of the Useless,” showing March 14. Saturday, March 14 at 3 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will host the film “180 Degrees South: Conquerors of the Useless” on Saturday, March 14 at 3 p.m.…