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MSJ’s Taste of Rutland serves up area dishes for the 24th year
March 11, 2015
Thursday, March 19 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — Mount Saint Joseph Academy’s famed Taste of Rutland dinner will take place on Thursday, March 19, in its 24th year. Numerous area restaurants contribute their signature dishes to make this annual get-together a delectable success. The popular event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Martin McDonough Gymnasium, located at 127…
RAVNAH offers grief education and support program over six weeks
March 11, 2015
Wednesday, March 18 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — Beginning on March 18 from 6 – 7:30 p.m., the Rutland Area VNA and Hospice is offering a six session program for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one through death. This bi-weekly program will offer information on what is normal in the…
Castleton Theater Arts Department presents “Spring Awakening” musical
March 11, 2015
Wednesday, March 18 at 7 p.m. — CASTLETON — The Castleton Department of Theater Arts is pleased to present “Spring Awakening” beginning Wednesday, March 18 at 7 p.m. in the Casella Theater. Told by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater, “Spring Awakening” explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with poignancy and passion. The musical is an eight-time…
Castleton to host career and graduate school fair
March 11, 2015
Thursday, March 19 at 11:30 a.m. — CASTLETON — The Castleton Career Services Office will host the annual Spring Career and Graduate School Fair on Thursday, March 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Spartan Athletic Complex. A variety of companies and graduate school representatives will be in attendance, as well as information on internship…
GMP Hosts 2nd Open House at Rutland Energy Innovation Center
March 11, 2015
Vermonters Can Learn about Comprehensive Energy Products and Services Like Heat Pumps and eHomes to Save Money Rutland, VT – Green Mountain Power is pleased to invite customers to an open house at its Energy Innovation Center (EIC) in Downtown Rutland on Saturday, March 14, 2015beginning at 9:00 a.m. Come and learn about GMP’s exciting line…
Whimsical art of Gene Childers on exhibit at Brandon Guild
March 4, 2015
Courtesy of Brandon Artists Guild Works of art by local artist, Gene Childers will be featured at Brandon Artists Guild. Friday, March 6 at 5 p.m. — BRANDON — The whimsical art of local artist Gene Childers will be on display at Brandon Artist Guild, opening with a reception on Friday, March 6. Says artist Gene…
Chop Shop brings jazz and funk to Barnard winter music carnival
March 4, 2015
Courtesy of The Fan House CHOP SHOP Saturday, March 7 at 6 p.m. — BARNARD — From Pittsburgh to Barnard via Manhattan comes Chop Shop, a funk band that will headline an evening of New Orleans-style revelry, from 6 - 11 p.m. on Saturday, March 7 at Barnard’s Town Hall as BarnArts Center for the Arts presents…
“Waste Land” documents world’s largest dump
March 4, 2015
Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum Billings Farm & Museum screens “Waste Land” as part of its fifth annual film series. Saturday, March 7 at 3 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum will host the award-winning film “Waste Land” on Saturday, March 7 at 3 p.m. as part of the 5th Annual Woodstock Vermont Film…
Chill with the chickadees at Woodstock’s National Park
March 4, 2015
Submitted A chickadee readies to land on an outstretched hand, enticed by seed. Saturday, March 7 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is hosting another Working Woodlands Workshop on Saturday, March 7, entitled “Chillin’ with the Chickadees,” from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Visit the winter forest with park ecologist Kyle Jones. Learn…
Support Rutland Co. Parent Child Center in Mardi Gras fundraiser
March 4, 2015
Submitted Mardi gras beads shine in the traditional purple and gold colors representative of the celebratory event. Saturday, March 7 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Rutland County Parent-Child Center holds a Mardi Gras fundraiser evening on Saturday, March 7 at 6 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus in Rutland. The evening includes cocktails and hors…
NeighborWorks helps prevent foreclosure and secure financial success with free workshops
March 4, 2015
Submitted Don’t let your home be lost in foreclosure. Neighborworks can help before it’s too late, starting with free workshops. Saturday, March 7 at 9 a.m. — WEST RUTLAND — On Saturday, March 7, NeighborWorks of Western Vermont will hold a Foreclosure Prevention Workshop from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. When it comes to your home it…
West Pawlet VFD invites community to fundraiser pancake breakfast
March 4, 2015
Courtesy of West Pawlet Fire Department Left to right: Tom “Tucker” Best, David Ricard, Sr., Ron Taylor, Jr., David Hosley and Wesley Sermons, members of the West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department, stand proudly dressed in uniform. Sunday, March 8 at 7:30 a.m. — WEST PAWLET — A fundraiser pancake breakfast event will be held at the West…
Compass holds swing dancing classes for all ages
March 4, 2015
Thursday, March 5 — BRANDON — Swing dancing in Vermont is more popular than you know! Informal dances are held throughout the state on a regular basis. Give swing dancing a chance and you might just be completely surprised in how much fun it is. Compass Music and Arts Center in Brandon brings back David Allan for…
Chaffee opens annual full house exhibit, “What is Love?”
March 4, 2015
Friday, March 6 at 5 p.m. — RUTLAND — In Chaffee’s yearlong celebration of love, the Chaffee Art Center’s annual Full House Exhibit will, through art, attempt to answer the question – “What is Love?” Is love tender and kind? Is love maddening and scornful? This exhibit features the diversity of five Chaffee Juried Artists: Mary Alcantara, Sue…
Mitchell Therapy Pool at VAC to close temporarily
March 4, 2015
Friday, March 6 — RUTLAND — Vermont Achievement Center is very pleased to announce that the Mitchell Therapy Pool has reached 40 years of service as a valued community resource. Along with those 40 years come the signs of age. Extensive repairs are necessary that will temporarily close the pool for approximately three to four weeks. The…
