Saturday, May 21 at 10 a.m. — KILLINGTON — The Sherburne Memorial Library will hold an event for our smallest patrons, toddlers through children aged 5. We will hold a short story time with books about trucks and big equipment and then go out into the parking lot to visit hands-on with some very cool…

Friday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m. — PUTNEY — Next Stage Arts Project and Twilight Music present contemporary folk singer/songwriters Cheryl Wheeler and Kenny White at Next Stage on Friday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m. It has always seemed as if there were two Cheryl Wheelers, with fans of the New England songwriter relishing watching…

Delighted crowds at Paramount Theatre, May 7 By Alan Sculley, Last Word Features The Eli Young Band had big plans before the pandemic hit and rearranged everyone’s world. “We had a busy year planned,” Mike Eli, the group’s singer/guitarist said in a recent phone interview. “We were doing our first European tour. We also had…

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. is looking for volunteers to join them for fun-filled weekends to get the camps ready for the 2022 season. This year, the GMCC Kehoe workcation weekend will be May 14-15 and the GMCC Buck Lake workcation weekend will be May 21-22. “We look forward to workcation weekend all winter…

Saturday, May 14 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK— Sustainability and self-reliance are not just buzz words at Billings Farm & Museum. This season’s Billings Backyard Series offers a diverse lineup of workshops for adults interested in gaining new skills for sustainable living. From techniques in thrifty and smart cooking, to innovative ways to dye yarn,…

The May 3 luncheon meeting of the Ludlow Rotary Club (LRC) featured Dr. Linda Thomson speaking to Rotarians and guests. Her topic was “Changing old mumpsimus to new sumpsimus,” or, hanging on to old beliefs even in light of new scientific research. She was referring to the scientifically proven positive effects of medically overseen hypnotism.…

The Chaffee Art Center is excited to announce that it will be creating pollinator gardens of native plants behind the mansion on the grounds near the Carriage House. The gardens will be an education resource for students of all ages for school tours, residents and visitors to the area. They will create a beautiful location…

Chaffee Art Center's Images of our World exhibit features the work of many talented photographers — professional and amateur. Rebekkah Ziel has a solo gallery showcasing her photography. There are also five feature walls by the following photographers: Robert Black, Matt Lerman, Denise Letendre, Jon Olender and Penelope Weiss. Chaffee artist members also have work…

Sunday, May 8 — WOODSTOCK —  As the sun rises over the bucolic vista of Billings Farm & Museum, teamsters from Vermont and beyond will convene for the excitement of Draft Animal Day on May 8, 10 a.m. to 5p.m. In celebration of Mother’s Day, mothers receive free admission. In days past, draft animals used…

Thursday, May 12 at 6 p.m. — Fair Haven —The Friends of the Fair Haven Free Library are happy to announce the return of programming at the library. The first program is scheduled for Thursday, May 12 at 6 p.m. in the meeting room of the library. Emily Stockwell from Everyday Flowers will share some…

Saturday, May 7 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. — RUTLAND —Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre (VART) will present “Let’s Talk!”, a community discussion promoting Mental Health Awareness Month in May which will be facilitated by professionals and sparked by the short works of Vermont Playwrights. The benefit performance will be held on Saturday, May 7.…

Tucked in the corner of historic downtown Fair Haven is a new brewery called Scotch Hill Brewing Company. Owners Jon and Rachel Meigs recently partnered with local musician and owner of A Sound Space George Nostrand, to put on a new music series that will spotlight local musicians looking for an opportunity to feature some…

May 6 - July 9 — BRANDON — The small town of Brandon, Vermont, takes the spotlight again, with a multifaceted art exhibit showcasing its best known octogenarian. Warren Kimble, at age 87, remembered everywhere as “the contemporary folk artist,” selects a venue dear to his heart to stage what he calls his “last hurrah”…

Tuesday, May 10 at 7 p.m. — CHITTENDEN — The Chittenden Historical Society will present a taped interview with Leland Clark by Marko Svoren about Lee’s father Kip Clark and his experiences as a prisoner of war (POW) in Germany during World War II at the Chittenden Grange Hall at 3 Lower Middle Road in…

Saturday, May 7 — The Vermont walleye fishing season opens on Saturday, May 7, marking the return of some of the best walleye fishing in New England. Excellent spring walleye fishing can be found in several Vermont lakes and rivers, including Lake Champlain and its tributaries — the Missisquoi, Lamoille and Winooski rivers and Otter…