Sunday, Oct. 5 at 10 a.m. — BRANDON — The Compass Music and Arts Center is hosting a collector’s show on Sunday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. A wide range of small antiques, collectibles, ephemera, vinyl and vintage recordings and audio equipment will be for sale. All are welcome, whether you are a serious…

HUBBARDTON — Two special outdoor programs are coming up at the Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site in Hubbardton, Vermont: the 17th annual Mount Zion hike on Sunday, Oct. 5, from 2 - 5 p.m., and a “Total Lunar Eclipse Morning” on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 4 - 7 a.m. — yes, 4 a.m. On Sunday, from…

Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 5:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — Get information. Be inspired. The GMP College Connections lecture series is hosting a discussion on Energy and Education on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the Energy Innovation Center, 68-70 Merchants Row in downtown Rutland. The free public event begins at 5:30 p.m. and will last approximately an hour. Light…

Thursday, Oct. 9 at 9 a.m. — CASTLETON — The Rutland Region Workforce Investment Board’s Council on Youth is working with the high school counselors of Mill River Union High School, Mount St. Joseph Academy, Otter Valley Union High School, Proctor High School, Rutland High School, and West Rutland High School to organize the third annual Sophomore…

Oct. 2 & 6 — KILLINGTON — On Thursday, Oct. 2, Killington Arts Guild’s “Meet the Artist Series” presents Vermont photographer and graphic designer, Susan Wacker-Donle who will present her strategies and techniques for shooting waterfalls and moving waters. The meet will be held at the Birch Ridge Inn on Butler Road, Killington, from 6 - 8…

Thursday, Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — The sixth annual Honor Our Past event to benefit Rutland Catholic Schools will be held on Thursday, Oct. 2 at the Holiday Inn. Cocktail hour will begin at 6 p.m., with a cash bar, and dinner will commence at 7 p.m. This year’s event will honor Jennifer Bagley, MSJ’s longtime drama director and English teacher who made the MSJ Drama…

Thursday, Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Many people use meditation to help reduce stress and tension, but studies suggest meditation may help ease symptoms of physical and mental conditions. Even just a few minutes a day can help. Rutland Regional Medical Center is offering a three-part meditation series entitled, “Peace & Calm in Chaos”…

The sights and sounds of the 2014 Spartan World Championships. Featuring clips from the elite press conference, interviews with spartans  and obstacles from around the course. Video by Bobby Lanctot Music by Pink Floyd, One Slip

Elite spartan press conference at the 2014 Spartan World Championships. Featuring: Rose Wetzel, April Dee, Deana Blay, Tyann Clark, Hunter McIntyre, Matt Novokavich, James Appleton and John Yatsko. Video by Bobby Lanctot

Video by Bobby Lanctot

A Fundraiser was held at the Summit Lodge for Dan Reilly, to aid in his cost of medical expenses. Many local stores and businesses donated items and services to be auctioned off as well the entertainment provided by DJ Dave and Joey Leone and others. Donations can be made to Dan Reilly, follow his story…

  Saturday, Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — On Saturday, Sept. 27, Billings Farm & Museum will participate in the tenth annual “National Museum Day Live!” presented by Smithsonian magazine, which allows complimentary admission for two for the day. On National Museum Day, over 1,400 museums nationwide will open their doors free-of-charge to Smithsonian magazine…

RUTLAND — The Lakes Region Farmers Market is hosting two new fall shows at the Holiday Inn this coming season. Local artists, artisans and specialty food vendors have expressed the need to have more opportunity to sell their products. The Lakes Region Farmers Market would like to open these shows to the public and invite vendors to…

KILLINGTON — Sherburne Memorial Library has begun hosting Lego Club for children ages 6-13 on Wednesdays after school. There will be a new challenge build each week and creations will be on display in the library from week to week. No sign-up is required, just come for the fun. In celebration of Outside the Lines, the…

Sept. 24-Oct. 25 — RUTLAND — The Chaffee Downtown and Castleton Downtown Galleries, both located in downtown Rutland, are pleased to be collaborating together to feature local Vermont artist Fran Bull. Entitled “Stations,” the exhibit will feature 14 large-scale multi-media constructions in high relief, which Bull refers to as “sculptural paintings.” Each piece depicts scenarios unfolding on the…