Saturday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m.— WEST RUTLAND — Two noted Rutland musicians will return and team up for an evening of rock and roots, when George Nostrand and Phil Henry each brings his own band to West Rutland. The two bands, called George’s Back Pocket and Phil Henry and the News Feed, will present…

Trees beautify, help save energy and protect our waterways. For these reasons and others, the Rutland Natural Resources Conservation District (RNRCD) is offering a spring planting program. All stock is bare root and is offered at a reasonable cost. It is necessary to plant bare-root trees immediately, to keep the roots from drying out. The…

The Poultney Mettowee Natural Resource Conservation District (PMNRCD) has opened its annual plant sale fundraiser. This year it’s offering a variety of native trees and shrubs for landscaping, naturalizing and foraging including balsam fir, sugar maple, serviceberry, elderberry, and winterberry) as well as a variety of berries (blueberry, raspberry, and strawberry) and fruit trees (apple,…

RUTLAND—Since the Imagination Library at Rutland Free Library program began on Feb. 1, 2021, an astounding 7,352 (and still counting) free age-appropriate books have been mailed out to children, from birth through their 5th birthdays, living in Rutland City, Rutland Town, Mendon, Tinmouth, and Ira. Approximately 400 books are distributed per month. The Imagination Library…

Through a generous donation, Rutland County Audubon has been able to successfully refurbish nearly the entire boardwalk on Marble Street at the West Rutland marsh. Carpenter Dennis Duhaine did a wonderful job of making the well-worn, oft-used, (and unfortunately, vandalized) structure look fresh and new, as well as making it safer for all to use. Please…

BARNARD—Registration is now open for “The most beautiful race in Vermont:” The Race Around the Lake, which will take place Sunday, May 21, around Silver Lake State Park in Barnard. The events include a 10K run, 5K run/walk, and virtual 10K and 5K. Early registration for adult 10K is $45, 12 & under: $25. For adult…

Saturday, Feb. 4 from 11-11:45 a.m. — RUTLAND—  "Sheryl Faye Presents Historical Women" is coming to Rutland! Join in for this immersive experience as we learn about Sally Ride, the United States' first woman astronaut. Part play and part interactive science lesson, Sheryl (or, rather, Sally Ride) will invite kids to help with science experiments and…

Friday, Feb. 3 at 6:30 p.m. — CAVENDISH— Noted wildlife photographer and Proctorsville resident Tim O’Donoghue will present a slideshow and talk entitled “How to Photograph Wildlife” illustrated with his wildlife photos Friday evening. The presentation will take place at the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library, 573 Main St. in Proctorsville. O’Donoghue is an accomplished photographer,…

Saturday, Feb. 4 at 7 a.m.— SOUTH POMFRET — Support our local Woodstock Ski Runners at the first ever Saskadena Six Uphill Race deemed: “The Hard Mile!” Is it competitive? Yes. Do you need to compete? No. Enjoy the beautiful setting that is Saskadena Six and take a skin up the Easy Mile with a free ski down the empty hill…

Saturday, Jan. 28 at 5 p.m.—KILLINGTON—First Stop Board Barn, 8474 U.S. Route 4 in Killington. Free. Last Frontier Heli Ski will present an informational meeting and movie night at First Stop Board Barn this Saturday at 5 p.m. Whether heli skiing or boarding is on your bucket list, or you’ve tried to explain the unmatched…

Saturday, Jan. 28 — KILLINGTON—Help kick off another great season of Killington’s Peace Park in style! Come for the smooth transitions, stay for the live music, swag giveaways, and free food courtesy of Mountain Dew. Find us on rider’s left of Peace Park and grab a free meal and some Mountain Dew merchandise while supplies…

Saturday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m.—CASTLETON—The Sons of the American Legion (SAL) of Castleton American Legion Post 50 is sponsoring a fundraiser on Saturday at 7 p.m. at 378 Route 4A in Castleton. Direct from Branson, Missouri, Matthew Boyce and his Suspicious Minds band will be performing in concert. Boyce is a Saratoga, New York,…

Free virtual screening available this week Monday-Friday, Jan. 23-27—VIRTUAL—Through the riveting stories of five rural communities, Right to Harm exposes the devastating public health impact factory farming has on many disadvantaged citizens throughout the U.S.  Filmed across the country, the documentary chronicles the failures of state agencies to regulate industrial animal agriculture. Known formally as…

Ice Fishing Festival to be held at Silver Lake State park  Saturday, Jan. 28 at 11 a.m.—BARNARD—Vermont’s state-wide Free Ice Fishing Day is Saturday, Jan. 28. Free Ice Fishing Day is held annually on the last Saturday in January. The day is geared toward giving new ice anglers an opportunity to try ice fishing before purchasing equipment,…

Friday, Jan. 27 at 5:30 p.m. —QUECHEE—Celebrate winter in Vermont! Explore the natural world as we hike the beautiful trails at the VINS Nature Center and prowl for owls. Find out “Hooo’s” out there making raucous noises in the nighttime forest and discover the secret life of New England’s nocturnal residents. Weather permitting, we will…