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…

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…