March 11-17, 2010 Central Vermont's Most Popular Weekly Newspaper
 


 

NIGHTCLUBS

THURSDAY, MARCH 11

Wobbly Barn Eve-Chelsy Lau Band

Mogul’s Eve-Free Wii Games

Grist Mill HH-Guy, Wayne & Friends

Clear River Tavern Eve-Open Mic Night

Pickle Barrel Eve-Chad Hollister Band

Outback Eve-Myk Snó Storms

FRIDAY, MARCH 12

Saint’s Pub Eve-Frank Chase

Grist Mill HH-Guy, Wayne & Friends

Eve-Vibratones

Ovations HH-Jim Hollis

Santa Fe Steakhouse Eve-Myk Snó

Outback Eve-Joey Leone Rocks

Lake House Eve-Aaron Audette

Pickle Barrel Eve-The Benjamins

McGrath’s Irish Pub Eve-Trinity

Wobbly Barn Eve-Tony Lee Thomas

Moguls Eve-DJ Dave

SATURDAY, MARCH 13

Wobbly Barn HH-Live Music

Eve-4th Best Cover Band

Moguls Eve-Sports, Sports, Sports

Pickle Barrel Eve-The Benjamins

Grist Mill HH-Guy, Wayne & Friends

Eve-Vibratones

Saint’s Pub Eve-Frank Chase

Ramunto’s Eve-Whiskey Business featuring Tad David

Outback Eve-Joey’s Chop Shop & DJ

8-Track

Santa Fe Steakhouse Eve-Myk Snó

McGrath’s Irish Pub Eve-Trinity

Clear River Tavern Eve-Duane Carleton

Inside Farmer’s Market, Rutland Live Entertainment

SUNDAY, MARCH 14

Santa Fe Steakhouse Eve-Myk Snó

McGrath’s Irish Pub HH-Extra Stout

Saint’s Pub HH-Frank Chase

Moguls Eve-Sports, Sports, Sports

Pickle Barrel Eve-Killington Rec Ctr’s Battle of the Bands

Outback Eve-Joey Leone’s Blues Night

MONDAY, MARCH 15

Outback HH/Eve-Jimmy’s Pizza Buffet w/Landshark

Moguls Eve-Free Pool

TUESDAY, MARCH 16

Moguls Eve-Win Sal’s Cash - Free Poker

Ramunto’s Pizza Eve-Open Mic

Outback Eve-Magic Hat #9

Karaoke Night

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17

McGrath’s Irish Pub Eve-St. Patrick’s Day w/ Trinity!

Clear River Tavern Eve-St. Patrick’s Day Irish Specials!

Moguls Eve-Free Wii Competition

Wobbly Barn Eve-Allen Gogarty’s Irish Tour Concert

Grist Mill HH-Guy, Wayne & Friends

Pickle Barrel Eve-Rustic Overtones

Okemo Sitting Bull HH-Guiness Party w/ Gypsy Reel

MUSIC

Mar. 13 - Rutland. Clarinetist Jose Franch-Ballester performs amazing solos at Paramount Theatre, 8pm. Tickets 775-0903.

Mar. 14 - Killington. Battle of the Bands, fundraiser for Killington Teen Center hosted by Uncle Dad & the Family Secret. Doors 2pm, bands start 4pm. Pickle Barrel. All ages welcome.

Mar. 14 - Killington. American Hip Hop group BONE Thugs N Harmony performs fast-paced, aggressive rapping style & harmonizing vocals live at the Wobbly Barn, 8pm. 422-6171.

Mar. 17 - Killington. St. Patrick’s Day Concert with Allen Gogarty’s Irish Tour at Wobbly Barn. Don’t miss this one! 422-6171.

Mar. 18 - Rutland. Cape Breton fiddler Natalie MacMaster gives electrifying performance. 8pm, Paramount Theatre. Tickets 775-0903.

SPORTS AND LEISURE

Mar. 10, 17 - Killington. Bud Light Race Series at Killington Resort. Every Weds, 10am, race on Highline, followed by Bud Light sponsored party at a local restaurant. 422-6200.

Mar. 11-17 - Rutland. Spartan Arena Schedule: Public Skate F (12th), M, W 12:15-2:15pm; Sun 2:30-4:30pm. Stick & Puck Th (11th) 4-5:15pm; Tu. 4-5:30pm. Co-Ed Pick-Up Hockey Mon. 6-7:45pm (age 30+). 775-3100.

Mar. 12-14 - Ludlow. VT Masters Series Championships at Okemo Mtn. Super G 3/12; Slalom 3/13; Giant Slalom 3/14. Fees. 228-1600 for details.

Mar. 13 - Lake Bomoseen. Vt’s Annual fishing instructor training workshop, 8:30am, Edward F. Kehoe Conservation Camp. Free. Become certified to teach kids & family members. 747-7900.

Mar. 13 - Shrewsbury. Killington Section GMC - Burnt Mountain. X-country ski & snowshoe combo. Ski to base of mtn, then snowshoe up & around. 5 mi. w/ difficult terrain. 492-3502 for meeting time/place.

Mar. 13 - Ludlow. Hopefuls Race on Nastar @ Okemo Mtn. 10am. 228-1600.

Mar. 13 - Ludlow. Okemo Resort’s Winter Wildlife Snowshoe Tours, 1pm & 3pm. Moonlit Snowshoe Tours 5pm & 7pm. Reservations needed 228-1558. $20 adults, $15 kids 12 & under.

Mar. 13 - Pittsfield. Moonlight Snowshoe Tours held Sat. eves til snow melts. Riverside Farm’s 300 acres. 6:30-9:30pm. $75 includes guided tours, snowshoes, headlamp, slippers, VT cheese & libations. RSVP required, 746-8822.

Mar. 13 - Ludlow. Snowcat Dinner Experience at Okemo Resort. Exciting ride from J. Gore to epic for gourmet, 5 course dinner. Limited reservations, 228-1600. 6:30, 7 & 7:30pm. $125/ person. 228-1600.

Mar. 16 - Ludlow. Ladies Day at Okemo Mtn. Pre-buy your lift ticket online for $39, w/ private lesson $49. Tuesdays throughout March. www.okemo.com

Mar. 12-14 - Woodstock. 2010 Special Olympics Vermont Winter Games. Woodstock Rotary Club sponsors opening ceremonies on the Village Green, 7pm. Spectacular fireworks display at Mt. Tom to follow. 457-3555 for info.

Mar. 12-14 - Killington. Burton Super Demo Tour at Killington Resort. Ride latest ‘10 Burton boards & gear free. Giveaways, after parties, speak w/ Burton Reps. 9am-4pm daily, Bear Mtn. 800-621-MTNS.

Mar. 13 - Killington. Burton Stash Gathering at Bear Mtn, Killington Resort. Best free riders in the East & beyond gather at The Stash. Riders rewarded for best lines & nailing best tricks. 800-621-MTNS, www.killington.com.

Mar. 13 - Killington. Vt Adaptive Ski & Sports hosts Annual Ski Challenge Fundraiser at Pico Mtn. Fun race 10am, all ages & abilities. 4pm cash bar & silent auction at Killington Grand Hotel, awards, dinner, dancing. RSVP 786-4991. $80 adults, $50/jrs.

Mar. 16 - Ludlow. Canadian Week Scavenger Hunt at Okemo Mtn. Find 10 maple leaves hidden on green trails, bring to J. Gore RE desk to redeem prize. 9am til all found!

Mar. 17 - Ludlow. Killarney St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt at Okemo Mtn. Find 10 shamrocks hidden along trails, bring to J. Gore RE desk to redeem prizes. 9am til all found!

Mar. 19 - Woodstock. 3rd Friday Contra Dance & Dinner at Little Theater. Family dance starts 6pm, dinner served thru 7:30pm, break/dessert 7:30pm, contra dance 8-10:30pm. $8 donation. No partner needed! Teens/kids free. 785-4039.

Mar. 22 - Killington. 10th Annual Wacky Winter Games at Pico Mtn. Registration 9am, competition 10am-1pm. Skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing & more! Awards party follows. 773-4181 for registration/ costs.

Mar. 22-24 - Ludlow. Okemo Mtn. hosts Ross Powers Snowboard Camp. Intermediate & advanced riders who can handle fast-paced training & riding. $499 includes 3 days of coaching, pizza party & prize drawings. Does not include lift ticket, lodging, meals. 228-1600 to sign up.

Ongoing

Now - Rutland. Giorgetti Ice Arena offers Public Skates M, W, F, 3:30-5pm; Stick & Puck Thurs. 3:30-5pm. 773-1822 x13 for details.

Now - Rutland. Swimming - The Mitchell Therapy Pool at VAC offers general swimming, aquacise & aquaerobics, swim lessons for infants to adults & private pool rentals. Register now for infant thru adult swim lessons. 773-7187 for more info.

Tues. thru March - Woodstock. Free ice skating program for all special needs children & adults at Union Arena. 4:20-5:10pm. 457-4092.

Thru Mar. 15 - Vermont. Ice Fishing season for trout, salmon & bass open on Vt lakes. 241-3700 for info.

Tues. - Ludlow. Basic Beginner West Coast swing dance Tues. nights, Ludlow Town Hall. 7-8pm. $10/ lesson, $15/ couple. $5 students.

Tues. & Thurs. - Killington. Open Gym @ Killington Teen Center, 3:30-5:30pm. Open to public. Donations welcome. Stationary bike, weights, treadmill, punching bag, Wii Fit.

Weds. - Rochester. Route 100 Snowtravelers regular monthly meetings at US Forest Service Office. Open to public, all welcome. 7pm, 1st Weds. of month.

Thurs. - Rutland. Chess Club, 7pm. Dana Rec. Ctr. 247-6423. Free, open to public. All ages.

Thurs. - Rutland. ACBL Sanctioned Bridge Games nights @ Godnick Senior Center. $5 fee/ player, guaranteed partner. 287-5756.

Thurs. & Suns. - Wells. Modern Woodmen of America holds Bingo, including special game to benefit a local charity or good cause.

Suns. thru Mar. 28 - Rutland. Rutland Rec Dept opens Dana Gym 9-10:30am for tot playtime. Tricycles & balls avail. Parent-supervised program. Age 5 & under. Register on Suns. $30/ family, scholarships for Rutland City residents avail.

Woodstock. Cardio/Weights, Th. 5:30-6:30pm. Cardio Power Stations, Tu. 5:30-6:30pm. Journey Dance, Weds. 5:30-6:30pm. Dog Obedience Weds. 6:15-7:45pm. Spinning Sats, 8:30-9:30am. Yoga starts Th. 8:45-9:45am. Ballet Class Sats. 10-10:45am (age 4-5) & 10:45-11:45am (ages 6-8). Woodstock Rec. Fitness Center, M-F, 6am-8pm, Sat 8am-2pm. 457-1502.

VARIETY

Woodstock - Need help around home or property? Change the World Kids are ready to help! Energetic teenagers will help you at no charge. 457-2622. Also, can help with free firewood for those in need.

Now - Ludlow. Upcoming Classes at Fletcher Farm School: Mar. 13-14, Soaps, Scrubs, Salts & Balms. Mar. 20, Basketry: Cherokee Wheels. Mar. 20-21, Watercolor for Beginners. Mar. 27-28, Punch Needle Rug Hooking. 228-8770 to sign up or inquire.

Mar. 11-12 - Randolph. Mud Season Variety Show auditions. All ages are welcome to participate. Chandler Music Hall. Show dates Apr. 16-17. Schedule time by Mar. 7, 431-0204.

Mar. 12 - Rutland. Osher presents "Grecian Temples in the Green Mountains: Houses & Civic Architecture of the Early Statehood & Antebellum Period.“ Godnick Adult Center, 1:30pm. $5. 773-0184.

Mar. 12 Rutland. ArtHop! Multi-venue, every 2nd Friday night arts & culture event in downtown & around town Rutland. Galleries, artists, studios, supporting merchants, & restaurants open from 5-8pm.

Mar. 12-14, 19-20 - W. Rutland. Marble Valley Players present Noel Coward's classic British comedy "Blithe Spirit" at W. Rutland Town Hall Theater. Mar. 12-13, 19-20, 8pm. Mar. 14, 2pm. $12/ door or advance at Town Hall & Paramount Box Office.

Mar. 13 - Pittsford. New England Maple Museum opens for the season, 10am-4pm. 483-9414.

Mar. 13 - WRJ. Green Mtn Civil War Round Table meets at Hotel Coolidge this month. Social hour noon, optional lunch $15 at 12:30pm, business meeting 1pm, monthly program follows. RSVP 296-2919 by Mar. 12.

Mar. 13 - Bridgewater. Drive-up rabies clinic at Bridgewater Mill Mall, P.O. entrance. 1-2:30pm. $8/ shot. VVSA Humane Society 672-5302.

Mar. 13 - Ludlow. Book signing of "Okemo, All Come Home" with author Karen D. Lorentz, 3-5pm, J. Gore Real Estate Showroom. 228-1600.

Mar. 13 - Ludlow. OkeMovie Night at Okemo Resort. Cornerstone Rm, 7pm. $4. This week: Planet 51.

Mar. 13 - W. Pawlett. Mettawee Mania, A Talent Extravaganza, 7pm, Mettawee Community School. Community talent show of music, dance & comedy. Miss VT ‘09 emcees. Tickets 645-9009 & at the door.

Mar. 13-14 - Manchester. 1st Annual Gorgeous Gardens & Green Living Show at Riley Rink. 9:30-5 Sat, 9:30-4 Sun. Educational tracks on horticulture, agriculture & sustainable homes & gardens in 25 unique seminars. Exhibits, more.

Mar. 14 - Rutland. Pink Ribbon Diva Foundation, Takin' Care of the Girlz. Devoted to breast health & you. Pyramid Holistic Wellness Ctr, 1-4:30pm. $15 RSVP 282-4464. Info tables, raffles/drawings, bra fittings, card readings, more.

Mar. 14 - Rutland. 14th March of Dimes March for Babies Fun Day/Kick Off Event at Spartan Arean. 2:30-4:30pm. Family friendly event, free admission & kids activities. Ice skating $5 including rentals. 683-8247.

Mar. 14 - Castleton. Castleton Free Library hosts talk on internment camps for Japanese American citizens during WWII. 3pm. 468-5574.

Mar. 15 - Rutland. Rutland Free Library’s Spring Fever Book Sale. 4-8pm. Everything from oldies but goodies to almost new hardcovers. 773-1860. Call for free book coupon.

Mar. 15 - Killington. Killington Arts Guild Program at Sherburne Memorial Library, 7pm. Linda Kropp demonstrates polymer clay & bead making. Refreshments. 422-3824.

Mar. 15 - Rutland. Rutland Extension Master Gardeners presentation on Orchids by Bob Aldrich. 7pm, Godnick Adult Center. Free, open to public. 558-0815 for info.

Mar. 16 - Rutland. Maple Leaf Quilters meeting at Godnick Adult Center, 6:45pm. $3 or membership. Open to all with appreciation for art of quilting. 438-5180.

Mar. 17 - Rutland. New location Open House at Sanctuary Integrative Medicine. Come grow with us! 5-8pm. Appetizers, wine, practitioner presentation. 90 Mahogany Ave. 775-7848.

Mar. 17 - Killington. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at McGrath’s Irish Pub at the Inn at Long Trail. Serving traditional Irish dinners 5-9:30pm. Live music with Trinity starts 2pm. Guinness & Harp on tap. Get into the spirit of the green! 775-7181.

Mar. 17 - Mendon. Mendon Historical Society present special program at Town Office, 7pm. Karen Lorentz speaks on her latest publication about history of Okemo. All welcome. Refreshments. 773-4854.

Mar. 18 - Rutland. VT Women's Business Ctr Networking Event w/ guest speaker Matthew Ransom, 1-3pm @ BROC. Motivational tactics for bringing about productive change. Bring business cards, dress for success! Register 665-1741.

Mar. 18 - Woodstock. The Real Dirt on Farmer John showing at Woodstock Town Hall Theater, 7:30pm. Sponsored by Sustainable Woodstock. Admission by donation. Local popcorn & cider served.

Mar. 19 - Castleton. Castleton Community Center hosts money management workshop, 6:30-8pm. Again Mar. 20, 10:30am-noon. Register 468-3093.

Mar. 30 - Randolph. The Next Generation Auditions, high school students seriously studied in classical, folk, or traditional vocal & instrumental music, call before Mar. 26 for audition time. 431-0204 or email outreach@chandler-arts.org.

Apr. 1 - Rutland. 4th Annual Spring for the Animals Auction, 5:30-7:30pm, Rutland Country Club. $25 includes hors d'oeuvres, silent auction, live music. Items include art, jewelry, dining, gift baskets, more. Online bidding begins Mar. 15, rchsvt.org. 483-9171.

Ongoing

Rutland. Boys & Girls Club open 2:30-7:30pm school days. Drop in $1/ visit. Lots of events. 747-4944 for details.

Mons. - Rutland. Rutland Kiwanis Club meets at South Station Restaurant 6:30pm. Anyone interested can attend. 773-6251.

Mons. - Pittsfield. Pittsfield Historical Society meets at the Town Hall 3rd Monday of every month, 7pm.

Tues. - Killington. Killington Arts Guild acrylics workshop meets every Tues., 10am-noon, Sherburne Memorial Library. Open to artists of every level. Free. Ann Wallen guides. 422-3824.

Tues. - Brandon. Lions meet at Brandon Senior Center, 7pm. 1st & 3rd Tues. of the month.

Weds. - Brandon. Cub Scouts - Wolf Den 123 meet at Brandon Senior Center, 3-4pm.

Weds. - Killington. Killington-Pico Rotary Club meets 6pm, Summit Lodge for dinner meeting/interesting speaker. Visitors welcome. Mar. 17, Audrey Butler, Director, Epilepsy Foundation of VT.

Thurs. - Brandon. Weight Watchers Meeting, 5pm, Brandon Senior Center.

Fris. - Pittsford. RCHS Dog Training classes now offered Fri. mornings in addition to Tues. evening classes. 483-6700 or rchsvt.org for more info.

Suns. - Killington. Join the Saint’s Pub for FrankenPasta all winter! Food served 5-9pm. 5-8pm, FrankenPasta. Frank Chase appears & all-you-can-eat Pasta. 422-3535.

 
 

MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITS

Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 10am-5pm. Rt 12N & River Rd. 457-2355.

Brandon Artists Guild, Brandon. Open daily 10am-5pm. Members Show "It was THAT big" - the one that got away. Visual exploration of fish, fishing & exaggeration, thru Apr.

Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd., Brandon. Art Gallery open 10-6 daily, closed Tues. Harmony English Tea room 2-5pm daily, closed Tues. 465-4071.

Brick Box at Paramount Theatre, Center St., Rutland. Gallery hrs: Thurs-Fri, 11am-6pm & Sat., 10am-2pm & during Paramount Theatre performances. 775-0903. Mar. 12 opening of wooden canoe exhibit by Ralph Nimtz, thru Apr. 6. Opening reception 5-8pm.

Carving Studio & Sculpture Center, Marble St., W. Rutland. 438-2097, carving@vermontel.net. Sats. & Suns., 1-4pm & by appt. Fran Bull Exhibit, In Flanders Fields, thru Mar. 28.

Chaffee Center for the Visual Arts, S. Main St., Rutland. Weds.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4, closed Mon. & Tues. 775-0356. Sabra Field exhibit thru Mar. 20.

Chandler Gallery, Randolph. Gallery hrs: Thurs. 4-6pm, Sat. & Sun. 1-3pm. 728-9878.

Gallery in the Field, Brandon. 247-0125. Gallery hrs: Sat. & Sun. 1-5pm. Weekdays by appt.

Green Mountain College William Feick Arts Center, Poultney. 287-8000. Gallery hours M-F, 1-5pm. Artist Elizabeth Billings & photographer Michael Sacca exhibit thru May 14.

Killington Arts Guild Fine Art Gallery, upstairs at Cabin Fever, Rt. 4, Killington. Open business days 9-6. 422-3824.

Maclure Library, Rt. 7, Pittsford. Mon., Tue., Fri., 1-6pm; Wed., 10-8; Thur., 10-6; Sat., 9am-noon. 483-2972.

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park, Woodstock. 457-3368. Historic buildings w/ unusual architectural styles, gardens, 20 miles of historic carriage roads, Visitor Center, more. Ranger-lead walks & tours.

Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich. Open 7 days yr round, 10am-5pm. 649-2200.

New England Maple Museum, Rt. 7, Pittsford. 483-9414. History of Maple Sugaring. Vt specialty foods & maple syrup.

Norman Rockwell Museum, Rt. 4E, Rutland. 773-6095. Self-guided tour. Open daily.

Norman Williams Public Library, Woodstock. 457-2644. Open Mon., Fri., & Sat.,10-5, Tues., Wed., Thurs. 10-7.

Rutland Railway Association, Center Rutland Depot. Former Rutland Railroad depot. Museum exhibits the Rutland Railroad. HO & N scale models. Open Saturdays 11am-1pm.

Timco Gallery, Center St., Rutland. Gallery hrs Mon - Sat. 773-3377. Portion of sales proceed local student art programs.

Vermont Marble Museum, 52 Main St., Proctor. 459-2300. Open May - October, 9-5:30, 7 days.

VINS Nature Center, Rt 4 (Next to the Quechee Gorge) Quechee. 359-5000 for dates & times. Thru Apr. 10-4 exhibits select days. Daily activities, programs, exhibits.

Woodstock History Center, 26 Elm St, Woodstock. Fri-Sun 12-4pm. Other days by appointment. Art, furniture, clothing, musical instruments, more. 457-1822 for info.

HEALTH

Thru Mar. - Rochester. Valley Rescue Squad & Mad River Ambulance sponsor First Responders course thru March. Meets Weds. eves 7-10pm & 1 Sat. each month. 767-9200.

Mar. 10 - Rutland. H1N1 & Seasonal Flu Clinic at RAVNAH Office. 2-4pm. H1N1 avail. to general public 6 mos+, free. Seasonal flu adults 18+, $33. Pneumonia adults 18+, $54. Or Medicare Part B card. 770-1574 appt only!

Mar. 11 - Rutland. RAVNAH blood pressure & foot care clinics: Sheldon Towers 9:30am, Linden Terrace 11am. $2 blood pressure, $5 foot care. 775-0568.

Mar. 11 - Benson. RAVNAH blood pressure & foot care clinic: Benson Heights 10am. $2 blood pressure, $5 foot care. 775-0568.

Mar. 11 - Castleton. RAVNAH blood pressure & foot care clinic: Castleton Meadows, 12:30pm. $2 blood pressure, $5 foot care. 775-0568.

Mar. 14 - Rutland. Pink Ribbon Diva Foundation, Takin' Care of the Girlz. Devoted to breast health & you. Pyramid Holistic Wellness Ctr, 1-4:30pm. $15 RSVP 282-4464. Info tables, raffles/drawings, bra fittings, card readings, more.

Mar. 17 - Rutland. RAVNAH blood pressure & foot care clinic: The Meadows, 1:15pm. $2 blood pressure, $5 foot care. 775-0568.

Ongoing

Mons. - Rutland. Look Good...Feel Better program, FREE service teaching female cancer patients beauty techniques; 1pm, 1st Mon. of month, RRMC. 1-800-ACS-2345.

Mons. - Rutland. Kripalu Yoga Dance w/ Kelly Sweck & Dr. Mark Logan. Peak Performance Studio @ Howe Center. Mons, 6:45-7:45pm. Yoga, dance & music. $5/ class; $40/ 10 classes. Ongoing. 775-7848.

Mon. & Thurs. - Rochester. Bone Builders exercise program meets 9am, Park House. Lightweight resistance training to help slow down or reverse osteoporosis. 767-3416.

Mons. & Thurs. - Rutland. Commit to Quit program at RRMC. 4 wk program begins 1st Mon. of each month. Mons. 4:30-5:30pm or Thurs. 9-10am. Register 747-3768. Free!

Mons. & Thurs. - Killington. Zumba Class meets Mons. & Thurs., 5:30-6:30pm, Sherburne Elem School. $50/ 10 classes, $30/ 5 classes, $10 drop in.

Weds. - Rutland. H1N1, seasonal flu, pneumonia clinics Weds. in February. 3-5pm, RAVNAH Office. H1N1 6 mos+, no charge. Seasonal flu & pneumonia 18+, $33 & $53 or Medicare Part B card. 770-1574.

Weds. - Rutland. Man-to-Man Prostate Cancer Support Group meet 5:30pm, 4th Wed. of month @ RRMC. 1-800-ACS-2345.

Weds. - Rochester. Karl Hubrich of Old School Health & Safety classes: Student safety 4pm, Kung Fu 5:30pm, Tai Chi 7pm. Town Office. 508-971-0109. Non-threatening, safe environment.

Fris. - Rutland. RCWNS sponsors 12 week Self-Esteem Workshop for Women 2-4pm @ RCWNS. 775-6788. Free, open to all. Donated items needed.

Killington - Anusara Inspired Yoga classes, Mon. 9am, Tues & Thurs 5:30pm, Sat. 4:30pm. killingtonyoga.com. 422-4500. Killington Yoga.

Killington - Kripalu Yoga LouiseHarrison@live.com or call Louise 747-8444.

Poultney - Young at Heart Senior Center has Free Bone Building Class Tues & Thurs, 9:30-10:30am. 287-9200.

Pittsfield - Bikram Yoga @ Pilates, Yoga & Adventure Center. Mon. 5:30pm. Tues. & Thurs. 3:30 & 5:30pm. Fri. Sat. & Sun. 9am. All ages & abilities. 866-677-4268.

Castleton - Castleton Community Center Schedule - Bone Builders, Tues. & Thurs. 9:30-5:30pm; Movement Medley Thurs. 4pm; Better Balance M, W, F 10:30am; Wellness Club 2nd & 4th Thurs.; Ball Room Dancing Fris. 7:30pm.

Rutland - RAVNAH and RRMC offer classes for parents-to-be including Birth and Beyond, Birthshop. Fees. Class sizes limited, register 775-0568.

Rutland - Breastfeeding support groups: 1st Fris 1-3pm & 3rd Mons 9:30-11:30am, WIC Clinic ASA Bloomer Bldg. 1st Weds 10:30-noon & 3rd Thurs 6-8pm, Trinity Episc Church. Free. 786-5811.

Rutland - AA Hotline, Rutland area: 802-775-0402, 24 hours.

Rutland - Al Anon: Call Pete: 773-9548 or Marcia: 775-7479 for meeting info. Beginner meeting Fris, 7pm, The Evergreen Ctr.

Killington - AA Meetings, Sherburne United Church, (little white church, Rte. 4). Tues., 7pm. Thurs., noon. Sats., 7:30pm.

COMMUNITY

Mar. 11 - Woodstock. Themed Hand-in-Hand Community Meal, Thursdays, 5-7pm, Northern Universalist Church. Free, donations accepted. 457-9272.

Mar. 13 - Rutland. Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebee's 8-10am. Benefit for The Mentor Connector. 775-3434.

Mar. 13 - Bridgewater. Drive up rabies clinic at Bridgewater Mill Mall, P.O. entrance. 1-2:30pm. $8/ shot. VVSA Humane Society 672-5302.

Mar. 13 - Castleton. Corned Beef & Cabbage Church Supper at Castleton Federated Church. 5-7pm. $9 adults, $6 kids 12 & under. Proceeds church improvements. 468-5015.

Mar. 14 - Pittsford. 31st Annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner at St. Alphonsus Parish Hall, 4-5pm. Kids buffet available. Meal to go, 483-6240 before & during dinner. Adutls $8, kids $3.

Mar. 17 - Castleton. Community Center March Birthday Lunch featuring corned beef & cabbage by East Creek Catering. Register by Mar. 15, 468-3093.

Mar. 20 - Rutland. Easter Bunny Breakfast at CKS Gym, 8-10:30pm. Benefits textbook fund. Advance tickets $4 kids/srs & $6 adults. Pics w/ Easter Bunny! 773-0500 to purchase tickets.

Mar. 25 - Pittsford. Pittsford Senior Luncheon 1pm, VT Police Academy. Chef Bob prepares lasagna & more. RSVP by Mar. 16, 483-6500 x17. Donation for age 60+ $4.50, under 60 $6.

Mons. & Weds. - Brandon. Meals-On-Wheels delivered to Brandon Senior Citizen Center, except holidays. $3. Age 55+. No meals delivered when Rutland City schools closed during winter. 247-3121 to sign up or come by.

Weds. - Rutland. Vt Christian Riders from Motorcyclists for Jesus Ministries meeting 2nd Weds of month, Denny’s Restaurant. 5:30pm. 483-2540 or Email Bikingforj@Msn.Com.

Thurs. - Danby. Christian Reading Room @ Danby Congregational Church parsonage open Thurs., 4:30-7pm. Check out, reference or personal study books & computer reference material. 770-2976.

Thurs. - Rochester. Green Mountain Interfaith Group sponsors Spiritual Cinema Circle 2nd & 4th Thurs. of month, 7-8:30pm, Park House. 767-4905.

Killington - Saturday Worship, Roman Catholic Mass, 4pm. Sunday Worship, Protestant Service, 9am. Our Lady of the Mountain.

Killington - Sunday Worship, 9:30am, Church of Our Saviour (Episcopal). Small, welcoming, inclusive. 422-9064.

Killington - Sunday Worship, 9am, Sherburne United Church of Christ, Rt. 4. All Welcome.

Mendon - Community Church, (50 Rte 4 East) Communion 1st Sunday of each month; Sunday worship 9:30am; Children's church 9:45am; Fellowship 10:30am; Adult study time 11am. Rev. Ronald Sherwin, 459-2070.

Pittsfield - Sunday Worship, 9am. Pittsfield Federated Church. Rt. 100 N. Communion Service 1st Sun. each month. Bible Study Weds. Eves 7pm. Rev. Dr. Howard Gunter, Pastor 802-746-8698.

Chittenden - Sunday Worship, 11am. United Methodist Church of the Wildwood. Open hearts, open minds, open doors. Rev. Shirley Oskamp. 483-2909.

Rutland - Unitarian Universalist Church of Rutland,117 West St. Sunday Services 10:30am. Rev. Erica Baron. 775-0850.

Rutland - Sunday Service, children & adult religious instruction 9:15am. Sat., 5:30pm worship. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. 773-9659.

Rutland - Weekend Catholic Mass, Christ the King, Sat. 5:15pm, Sun. 7:30, 9:30, 11am. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Sat. 4:30pm, Sun. 8am, 10:15am. St. Peter, Sat. 5:15pm, Sun. 8:30, 10:30am.

Rutland - Sunday Worship Services, 10:30am, First Baptist Church of Rutland City. Sunday School Classes, 9am for all ages. 773-8010.

Brandon - Sunday Services: 10am, Adult Bible Study, 5+ Sunday School, Nursery. 11am, Worship service. Wed. Services: 6:30pm, Adult Prayer & Bible Study, Youth Groups 5+. Brandon Baptist Church. 247-6770.

Fair Haven - Our Lady of Seven Dolors Mass Times: Saturday 5:15pm. Sunday 9am.

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Mar. 22 - Rutland. Bryan Adams The Bare Bones Tour comes to The Paramount Theatre. Continuing his highly successful solo-acoustic concert tour here in Rutland. Tickets 775-0903.

Mar. 26-27 - Killington. 30th Anniversary of Bear Mtn. Mogul Challenge, Killington Resort. Best bumpers battle it out on Outer Limits. In conjunction with Snow.Down. Bud Light Beer Festival & concert under the tent. 800-621-MTNS.

Mar. 26-28 - Killington/Rutland. Snow.Down 2010. Winter music & sports festival, featuring moe., performing Fri. & Sat. night at Spartan Arena, & Sat. afternoon at Killington Resort Bear Mtn Mogul Challenge. Tickets 863-5966. Special guest Dap-Kings, Railroad Earth, Hot Day at the Zoo, the McLovins.

 

 

 

 

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