Friday, April 15 - June 30 — ROCHESTER — Sandy’s Books & Bakery and The Bookery in Rochester will present two art installations for the spring season.  Dye of the Tiger featuring unique, hand dyed fabric pieces by Jenniflower will be on display from April 15  to  June 30.  Over the last four years, Jenniflower…

Tuesday, April 19 at  7 p.m. — VIRTUAL —  Phoenix Books and Vermont Italian Cultural Association present an evening with New York Times bestselling author, Adriana Trigiani. Trigiani will be joining us on Zoom to talk about her upcoming book which will be on sale on Tuesday, April 26. About the book  From Adriana Trigiani, “a master…

Manhattan trainer James Sherman will now offer personal fitness training sessions at the Spa at The Woods in Killington.  A native Vermonter, Sherman has trained in martial arts, self-defense, and fitness. He is certified under IKMA in Israel in Krav Maga — the official self-defense system of the Israel Defense Forces. A past winner of…

Saturday, April 16—QUECHEE—Come to the Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences (VINS) for a day of all things owly! Gather with live owls from all over the world, discover their life stories, join in a craft, and play games. Spice up your experience by dressing as your favorite owl! You never know whooo you’ll run into.…

Saturday, April 9, at 11 a.m. —PAWLET—The Pawlet Public Library will launch its seed library with a kick-off event on April 9, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., that will include activities for children and adults. From the seed collection of vegetables, herbs, and flowers, library patrons may “borrow” the seeds with a library card. The library’s goal…

Orders due April 6 Saturday, April 9 at 4 p.m. — Enjoy a delicious meal of homemade baked mac & cheese, tossed salad with homemade vinaigrette on the side and scrumptious dessert of anise and almond biscotti from Bella Biscotti. Each meal is $15 with the option of rounding up to $20 per meal with…

April 8 at 6 p.m. — QUECHEE —  Perched at the top of the food web are Arctic birds like the snowy owl, rough-legged hawk, and gyrfalcon who need to consume small mammals in order to survive. But how much do their food habits change with the availability of prey in this seasonal place?  Tune…

Saturday, April 9, at 9 a.m.—WEST PAWLET—The West Pawlet Fire Department Ladies’ Auxiliary will hold its annual Easter market at the West Pawlet Fire House, 2806 Route 153 (Main Street), in West Pawlet on April 9.  The market will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Coffee and donuts are available for breakfast. Lunch will be served…

Deadline to submit work is April 9 Friday and Saturday, April 8-9—RUTLAND— The Chaffee Arts Center is calling for photography for its upcoming exhibit titled “images of our world,” in which amateur photographers will be judged within age categories: youth (12 & under), teen (13-18) and adult (18+). A People’s Choice will also be given…

Wednesday, April 6, at 7:15 p.m. — RUTLAND & VIRTUAL — A song circle will be held at the Godnick Adult Center in Rutland and virtually by Zoom, from 7:15-9:15 p.m. The song circle welcomes singers, players of acoustic instruments, and listeners.  The so-called Wild Woods Song Circle has gathered acoustic musicians and singers continuously since…

Wednesday, April 6 — FAIR HAVEN — The Friends of the Fair Haven Free Library have thousands of books ready to find new homes. The book sales will begin in April and continue through June. Dates and times for the book sales are as follows: Wednesday, April 6 from 4:40-6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23 from 10…

Wednesdays, April 6-27, at 1 p.m. —LEBANON, NH— How are productions, and specifically, opera productions created? From the director’s first ideas and concept, through collaboration with set, lighting, and costume designers, to the rehearsal process with singers and conductor, to the realization of the performance on the stage, director Helena Binder takes you through the…

Thursday, April 7 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND— Sip ‘n’ Dip is a perfect for a date night or night out with friends. Attendees follow along with an instructor and leave with a finished painting while enjoying the beverage of their choice (BYOB). Event runs from 6-8 p.m. and costs $35 per person.  This week instructor Sally…

Friday, April 8, at 10 a.m.— WOODSTOCK— Opening day is April 8, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Billings Farm & Museum will kick off its 40th Season with a warm welcome and cool Vermont-made ice cream. Each guest receives a free scoop from the newly named Farmhouse Café.  Starting Friday, Billings Farm & Museum will be…

Baby farm animal celebration at Billings Farm & Museum this weekend Saturday and Sunday, April 9-10, at 10 a.m. —WOODSTOCK—Get ready for the cute and cuddly, soft and fuzzy fun of the Baby Farm Animal Celebration at Billings Farm & Museum on April 9 and 10 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Meet the newborn animals up close and personal.…