By Steve Costello Editor’s note: Steve Costello is one of the organizers of the Gift-of-Life Marathon. As we approach the 20th annual Gift-of-Life Marathon Blood Drive, during a period of divisiveness and ugliness nationally and at times even in Vermont, […]
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Giancola Mini Marathon Blood Drive scheduled July 12
RUTLAND—With blood supplies notoriously low during the summer, the third annual Pete Giancola Mini Marathon Blood Drive has been scheduled for mid-July. Donors will receive a free Hydro Flask from Come Alive Outside and a $10 gift card thanks to […]
Community sets new record for GMP Fill the Cupboard Challenge
Rutland Community Cupboard receives $36,584 in donations Responding to a desperate call for help, the greater-Rutland community stepped up, far exceeding the goal of the Green Mountain Power Fill the Cupboard Challenge, setting a new record, and providing more than […]
GMP Food Challenge wants to achieve record goal
With need skyrocketing due to rising food prices and the Covid-19 pandemic, the Rutland Community Cupboard and Green Mountain Power kicked off the 2022 GMP Food Challenge Jan. 13 with what would be a record-breaking goal: $35,000. “We are seeing […]
Mini Gift of Life Blood Drive renamed to honor Peter Giancola
Family encourages blood donations to combat severe shortage In hopes of drawing friends, colleagues and fans, one of Rutland’s iconic blood drives has been renamed for local musician and businessman Peter Giancola. The move comes at a time when the […]
Annual variety show to raise money for West Rutland Food Shelf
Courtesy of Olivia Boughton
Blue Jay Way band entertains for United Way
Submitted BLUE JAY WAY Saturday, April 25 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — It’s a party, and you’re invited to the Southside Steak House on Saturday, April 25 for hors d’oeuvres and dancing to the six-piece band Blue Jay Way and DJ […]