When the Slate Valley Museum’s summer intern, program and visitor services assistant Estelle Kearns, asked about the possibility of organizing a small exhibition, Executive Director Sarah Kijowski couldn’t wait to hear her idea. Kearns is a Castleton native and recent graduate of College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, where she double-majored history and…

RUTLAND – Rutland residents will soon be able to enjoy a new mural on Rutland City Hall thanks to a recently launched crowdfunding campaign. The campaign is sponsored by the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development’s Better Places program and is led by the Chaffee Art Center. “Murals bring a sense of unity, strong…

Saturday, Sept. 24 — RUTLAND —The Alzheimer’s Association Vermont chapter is inviting residents from Rutland and surrounding communities to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Rutland Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Main Street Park on Saturday, Sept. 24. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to…

Saturday, Sept. 24 — POULTNEY — Every fall for over 30 years, downtown Poultney has hosted the annual chili cook off. This year, Poultney Rotary Club is pleased to announce that the event will be filling the streets once again on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. “We’re looking forward to this year’s…

Sept. 24-25 — STATEWIDE — A youngster’s first hunt can mark the beginning of a lifelong passion for the outdoors and a commitment to wildlife conservation. There is no finer time to begin this journey than during Vermont’s upcoming youth waterfowl hunting weekend on Sept. 24-25. “Vermont’s youth waterfowl hunting weekend helps ensure that young hunters…

Thursday, Sept. 22 — RUTLAND — It’s time to "adopt" duckies for Rutland County Humane Society’s 16th annual Duck Derby to raise needed funds for the homeless animals in Rutland County. On Thursday, Sept. 22 at 5:30 p.m., adopted duckies will be launched into the stream at the Pittsford Recreation Area. The first four ducks to reach…

Saturday, Sept. 24 — KILLINGTON — Wet your whistle with a backdrop of Vermont’s finest autumn foliage and enjoy live music, fabulous food offerings, and dozens of the finest craft beers in the region. Brewfest is one of Killington’s most distinctive annual celebrations. With the summer Adventure Center and Bike Park operations continuing to grow…

An eclectic blend of Baltic history, contemporary humor and danceable fun! Thursday, Sept. 15 at 6 p.m.— BARNARD—Estonian zombie folk duo Puuluup will be performing Thursday, Sept. 15th at Feast & Field as part of BarnArts Music on the Farm Thursday Night Music Series. The eclectic duo blends surrealist humor, ancient instrumentation and creative melodies and…

This year's event promised to be 'bigger than ever' By Katy Savage After two years of cancellations, the Fox U.S. Open of Mountain Biking is returning to Killington for the first time since 2018. About 500 of the world’s best mountain bike athletes are expected to compete Sept. 15-18 in four events — best whip, downhill,…

THREADS! We are all touched by threads every day. We wear them, sleep on them, and are warmed, cooled and sheltered by them. To artists who use threads, fabric and fiber as their medium, the word has yet another meaning. For the two artists featured in the newest art exhibition in Brandon, threads are their…

A gathering for adults to engage and focus on physical and mental wellness Tuesday, Sept. 20 —RUTLAND — The Godnick Adult Center, a Rutland Recreation & Parks facility, announced that it will be hosting an event to celebrate the changing of the seasons with the theme of Better Together. “This is a chance to bring…

Sunday, Sept. 18 — MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS — The 53rd annual meeting of the Middletown Springs Historical Society will convene at 2 p.m., on Sunday, Sept. 18, at the Historical Society building. Following a dessert buffet there will be a brief business meeting, including a review of the year’s accomplishments and future plans. Guest speaker Amanda…

Sept. 17-18 — WOODBURY —New hunters looking for mentorship and a community to learn with are invited to the department’s third annual Learn to Hunt series. Vermont Fish & Wildlife scheduled two free weekend workshops this fall, one on deer hunting, and one on waterfowl and upland game. “We’ve found that new hunters, especially people who…

Saturday, Sept. 17 — LUDLOW — Friends of Ludlow Auditorium (FOLA) will begin its three-part series of films showcasing the comedic and dramatic talents of Robin Williams on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. with the screening of Williams’ comedic hit, “Moscow on the Hudson”. The event will begin with film historian, Rick Winston, speaking…

Saturday, Sept. 17 — LUDLOW — The Expeditionary School at Black River is hosting a third annual wine tasting and silent auction at The Roundhouse at Jackson Gore on Saturday, Sept. 17. Preordering tickets will be available online for $50 or $60 at the door. The evening will also include hors d'oeuvres and music by…