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…

April 29 - May 1 — ARLINGTON — Arlington Common, a hub for community, wellness and creativity, will host the 1st annual Battenkill Fly Fishing Festival on April 29, 30 and May 1 at its two-acre campus located in Arlington’s downtown. The community campus is located less than half a mile from the Battenkill River,…

First of three webinars for caregivers is Wednesday, April 27 Most older drivers are very safe drivers. But the fact is, as all of us age, we may experience changes in vision, physical fitness and reflexes — changes that can affect our driving. By understanding these changes and the risks that come with them, we…

April 29 - May 1 — RUTLAND — The enormously popular Vintage Market Days will return to the Vermont State Fairgrounds April 29 – May 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Last spring, the event drew over 9,000 people in three days. Vendors from across the country will display a wide variety of vintage…

Sunday, May 1 — CASTLETON — United Way of Rutland County (UWRC), in Partnership with Castleton University, invites Rutland County community members to sign up for their first annual United Way May Day 5k event on Sunday, May 1 at Castleton University. Participants can register online. Proceeds from the event will benefit all of Rutland…

Fatigue and exhaustion are often discussed in terms that characterize the physical effects that they have on the body. However, mental fatigue can be just as draining as physical exhaustion, even if its symptoms are not as evident as achy muscles or tired feet. The online medical resource WebMD notes that mental fatigue typically arises…

Thursday, April 28 — VIRTUAL — Join Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) to watch Wild and Scenic Film Festival On Tour from the comfort and safety of your home, live on April 28, at 6 p.m. Tickets are $12. Film program, and raffle items available at VNRC.org/WSFF2022. The Wild & Scenic Film Festival celebrates the…

Saturday, April 30 — LUDLOW — After a two-year hiatus due to Covid, the Ludlow Rotary Club has announced the resumption of its annual “Penny Sale” on Saturday, April 30 in the Ludlow Elementary School’s gymnasium at 6 p.m. This will be the 64th edition of this traditional event that features hundreds of prizes donated…

Change for a healthier lifestyle can be hard but did you know that there are workshops to support you!? There are many small steps you can take to improve your health. MyHealthyVT.org has free programs that are evidence-based to support you in learning how to manage and improve your own health. The programs are designed…

Friday, April 22, at 6 p.m.—VIRTUAL—Celebrate Earth Day with renowned activist and author Winona LaDuke as she presents “Rights of Nature.” A Q&A to follow speaker’s presentation. LaDuke is a Harvard-educated economist, environmental activist, author, hemp farmer, grandmother and a two-time former Green Party vice-president candidate with Ralph Nader. LaDuke specializes in rural development, sustainable…

Wednesday, April 20 at 7 p.m.—VIRTUAL — Phoenix Books welcomes Tessa Wegert to its Zoom stage for a discussion of “Dead Wind,” Sarah Stewart Taylor’s new novel featuring Senior Investigator Shana Merchant.  Tessa Wegert, a freelance writer, will be in conversation with fellow mystery author Sarah Stewart Taylor. About 'Dead Wind' A body is discovered…

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. (VTF&W) and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) are teaming up in a cooperative effort with Vermont hunters to look for the Lone Star tick (Amblyomma americanum), a tick believed to be in Vermont but one that has eluded capture through standard surveillance methods. However, this…

Billings Farm & Museum presents sheep shearing and herding demonstrations Saturday and Sunday, April 23-24—WOODSTOCK—With the onset of warmer weather, it is time to take off the wool sweater and get a haircut — especially if you are a sheep! Gather the flock and come to the idyllic green pastures of Billings Farm & Museum…

Thursday, April 21 at 7 p.m.—MIDDLEBURY—Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival (MNFF) has selected “Grizzly Man” for its monthly screening. The multi-award-winning documentary will be shown Thursday, April 21 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. In keeping with the theme of this year’s Selects series, Humans and Animals: Shared Experiences, Intersecting Worlds, this stunning…