MUSEUMS
AND EXHIBITS
Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 10am-5pm. Rt 12N & River Rd. 457-2355. Keeping alive the spirit and values of Vermont's rural past. The farm dates back to 1871. A first-class working farm, operating with a museum of Vermont's rural heritage.
Brandon Artists Guild, Brandon. Open daily 10am-5pm.
Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd., Brandon. Art Gallery open 10-6 daily, closed Tues. Harmony English Tea room 2-5pm daily, closed Tues. Brick Box at Paramount Theatre, Center St., Rutland. Gallery hrs: Thurs-Fri, 11am-6pm & Sat., 10am-2pm & during Paramount Theatre performances. 775-0903.
Carving Studio & Sculpture Center, Marble St., W. Rutland. 438-2097, carving@vermontel.net. Sats. & Suns., 1-4pm & by appt.
Chaffee Center for the Visual Arts, S. Main St., Rutland. Weds.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4, closed Mon. & Tues. 775-0356.
Chandler Gallery, Randolph. Gallery hrs: Thurs. 4-6pm, Sat. & Sun. 1-3pm. 728-9878.
Dana House Museum, Woodstock. Open for the season, Fris., Sats., Suns, noon-4pm. New exhibits & interpretations. No admission, donations gratefully accepted.
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. Exhibit “On the Bank’s Green Edge: River, Stream and Forest Works by Mariella Bisson” thru Sep. 10. Artist reception Sep. 2, 4-6pm.
Killington Arts Guild Fine Art Gallery, at Cabin Fever, Rt. 4. Open business days 9-6. 422-3824. Autumn Leaves - an All Member Show, opens Sep. 11, thru Oct. 18. Members greet visitors weekends.
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. Daily 10-5pm, Spring thru Oct. Focusing on conservation history and the evolving nature of land stewardship in America. The Park interprets the history of conservation with tours of the mansion and the surrounding 550-acre forest. Mansion and gardens are by guided tour only. Admission.
Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich. Open 7 days year round, 10am-5pm. 649-2200. The Dynamic Earth Exhibition thru Nov.
New England Maple Museum, Rt. 7, Pittsford. 483-9414. History of Maple Sugaring. Vt specialty foods & maple syrup. Hours 8:30am-5pm. Free maple candy making demos 10:30-1:30, thru Oct. Visitors sample candy right out of the molds.
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.
Pittsford Historical Society Exhibit, Eaton Hall, Rt. 7, Pittsford. Hours Tuesdays, 9am-4pm, March - Nov; Sundays, 1-4 pm, July - Oct. 802- 483-2040.
Rutland Historical Society, 96 Center St., Rutland, 775-2006. Year-round, Mon., 6-9 pm, Sat, 1-4pm, by appointment for schools or other groups.
Rutland Railway Association, Center Rutland Depot. Former Rutland Railroad depot. Museum exhibits the Rutland Railroad. HO & N scale models. Open Saturdays 11am-1pm.
Shrewsbury Historical Society Museum, Rte. 103 in the heart of Cuttingsville. Open Sundays, 1-3pm, until end of October. 492-2175. 2 new center exhibits: Civil War letters & History Expo "Back to the Land.”
Slate Valley Museum, Water St., Granville, NY. 15th anniversary year. VT Jewish Women exhibit. 518-642-1417 for info.
Southern Vermont Arts Center, Yester House Gallery, Manchester. Tues.-Sats. 10am-5pm, Suns. 11am-5pm. 362-1405. Lunch avail. w/ Chef Mariah Macfarlane, reservations 366-8298.
Timco Gallery, Center St., Rutland. Gallery hrs Mon - Sat. 773-3377. Portion of sales proceed local student art programs.
VINS Nature Center, Rt 4 (Next to the Quechee Gorge) Quechee. Daily activities, programs, exhibits. 359-5000 for info.
Wallingford Historical Society Museum, Town Hall, School St., Wallingford. 446-2831. Permanent collection of costumes, photographs, and memorabilia.
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.
FARMERS MARKETS
Tues.. - Rutland. Farmers’ Market, downtown Depot Park. Vendors sell fresh veggies, flowers, breads, baked goods, maple products, much more. Live entertainment. 3-6pm.
Weds. - Woodstock. Farmers’ Market on the Green, 3-6pm. Join local farmers, prepared food vendors & crafts. Fresh produce, meats, flowers, baked goods and more! The selection changes weekly.
Thurs. - Poultney. Farmers’ Market open thru Oct. 7. Local farmers sell their goods & Poultney Artists Guild displays their wares. 9am-2pm.
Thurs. - Pittsfield. Farmers’ Market, 3-6pm. On the Green. Looking for vendors, artisans, musicians. Call for info: 746-8082.
Thurs. - Castleton. Castleton Village Farmers’ Market, 3:30-6:30pm. Next to Citizen’s Bank.
Fris. - Brandon. Farmers’ Market, Central Park. Thru October, 9am-2pm. Vendors selling produce, breads, jams, honey, maple products, crafts. 273-2655.
Fris. - Fair Haven. Farmers’ Market thru Oct. 23, from 3-6pm. Vendors offer everything from eggs, meats, honey, maple syrup, fruits, veggies, baked goods, pies, jams & jellies, more.
Fris. - Orwell. Farmers' Market, 3-6pm, on the Orwell Town Green. Local vendors peddle plants, fruits & vegetable produce, maple syrup, baked goods, flowers, crafts & delicious take home Italian cooking.
Fris. - Ludlow. Farmers’ Market, 4-7pm, thru Oct. 8. Okemo Mtn School front lawn, rain or shine.
Sats. - Rochester. Farmer’s market on the Green, 9:30am-1pm. Fresh veggies, baked goods, jellies, jams, crafts, entertainment, more.
Sats. - Rutland. Farmers’ Market, downtown Depot Park. Vendors sell fresh veggies, flowers, breads, baked goods, maple products, much more. Live entertainment. 9am-2pm.
Sats. - Woodstock. Mt. Tom Farmers’ Market, 9:30-12:30pm thru October. Local farmers, fresh produce, meats & VT Products, crafts, flowers, baked goods & more.
Suns. - Mount Holly. Farmers’ Market thru Oct. 3, noon-3pm. Small Town Vermont at its best, joining the Library & Museum for special events.
Suns. - Mt. Tabor. Green Mountain Harmony Farm, Flea, Arts and Crafts Outdoor Market open 10am-2pm thru Oct. 17, weather permitting. Artists, crafts people, antiques, collectibles, food vendors, more. Crosby's Field, corner of Mt. Tabor Ave. & Rte. 7 South.
HEALTH
Sep. 2 - Rutland. RAVNAH Blood Pressure & Foot Care clinic at Parker House 10am. Suggested donation $2 blood pressure, $5 foot care. 775-0568.
Sep. 3 - Poultney. RAVNAH Blood Pressure & Foot Care clinic at Young at Heart Sr. Ctr., 9:30am. Suggested donation $2 blood pressure, $5 foot care. 775-0568.
Sep. 7, 14, 21 - Rutland. RAVNAH offers bereavement support group at RAVNAH Office - Newly Bereaved Support Program for those who have had loss in past 2-6 mos. 4:30-6pm. Register by Sep. 1, 770-1516.
Thru Sep. 7 - Bomoseen. Castleton Family Medical Center in Bomoseen hosts series of Tuesday morning workshops on healthier living with chronic conditions. 9-11:30am. Free, register please 772-2400.
Thru Sep. 7 - Bomoseen. Healthy Living Workshops for people suffering from chronic conditions such as arthritis, asthma, heart disease, diabetes, emphysema, fibromyalgia, or multiple sclerosis Tuesdays, 9-11:30am, Castleton Community Center. Free, open to public. Must register 772-2400.
Thru Sep. 8 - Hancock. Free classes in restorative yoga & meditation offered at Gathering Inn. Yoga 7am, meditation 8am. M-F, til 7:30pm. 659-0123.
Ongoing
Mons. - Rutland. Look Good...Feel Better program. Free. Female cancer patients learn 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. Wed. Fri. - Rochester. Free aerobics at Rochester Church.
Mon. Wed. Fri. - Rutland. 10:30-11:30am - Arthritis Pool Class. You don't need to have arthritis to benefit from this comprehensive fun exercise program. Locker room & towels included. $40/10 classes. Holiday Inn Pool, 775-1911.
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!
Tues. Sex Addicts Anonymous – SAA. Are you suffering from compulsive sexual behavior? Call hotline 1-800-477-8191. Rutland’s 12 step group meets weekly at Grace Church, 8 Court St, Rutland. 6:30-7:30pm.
Tues. & Thurs. - Mendon. Weekly Senior Citizens Bone Builders free exercise classes. 10-11am. Mendon Methodist Church. 773-2694.
Weds. - Mendon. Mendon Senior Citizens plan meeting 1st Wed. of month at Mendon Methodist Church. 773-4187.
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.
Thurs. - Mendon. Mendon Sr. Citizens monthly gathering for meals at Countrymen’s Pleasure, 4pm or Sugar & Spice 11:30am. 2nd Thurs. of month, rotating location. $5 donation. RSVP 773-4187.
Thurs. - Brandon. Weight Watchers Meeting, 5pm, Brandon Senior Center.
Killington - Anusara Inspired Yoga classes, Tues & Thurs 5:30pm. 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 offers Bone Builders, Movement Medley, Better Balance programs, more. Call 468-3093.
Rutland - RAVNAH and RRMC offer classes for parents-to-be including Birth and Beyond, Birthshop. Register: 775-0568.
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
Sep. 2 - Woodstock. Hand in Hand community meal, 5-7pm. This week's theme: Labor Day. Social Hall, N. Unitarian Chapel Society. All welcome, donations accepted. 457-9272.
Sep. 4 - Pawlet. Ladies & Gentlemen's Supper Club Roast Pork Dinner at Pawlet Community Church, 5pm. Adults $10, age 12 $5, 5 & under free. Take outs avail. 325-3428.
Sep. 4 - Belmont. Baked Ham Supper, home style, at Odd Fellows Hall. Seatings start 5pm. Adults $10, 11 yrs. & under $5. Proceeds Mt. Holly Historical Museum. 259-2099.
Sep. 4 - Woodstock. Woodstock Area Jewish Community, Congregation Shir Shalom, prepares for Days of Awe with Selichot, beginning 7:30pm. Sep. 8, Rosh Hashanah events begin 6pm followed by potluck dinner. Sep. 9, 10am events begin, followed by Tashlich on the Ottauquechee. 457-5145 for info. 728-2597 to RSVP for potluck dinner.
Ongoing
Mons. - Rutland. Rutland Kiwanis Club meets at South Station Restaurant 6:30pm. All welcome. 773-6251.
Mon.-Sat.- Wallingford, Hands for Hope Thrift Store open, 11am-5pm Mon-Fri & Sats, 10am-5pm.
Mons. & Weds. - Brandon. Meals-On-Wheels delivered to Brandon Senior Citizen Center, except holidays. $3. Age 55+. 247-3121 to sign up or come by.
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. - 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., 7-8:30pm, Park House. 767-4905.
Fris. - Rochester. 1st & last Fris. of month, Rochester Federated Church invites parents & kids for Play Group. Birth - 2 yrs. 10:30am-noon, nursery rm. above Fellowship Hall.
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. 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 9:30am. 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.
Rochester - Federated Church of Rochester invites everyone to Bible Study Tues., 10:30am in French Rm. & 6pm Weds. at parsonage & Thurs., 7pm at Mather's on Kirby Dr. 767-3012.
Fair Haven - Our Lady of Seven Dolors Mass Times: Saturday 5:15pm. Sunday 9am.
COMING UP!
Sep. 18 - Rutland. American Idol winner Taylor Hicks performs at Paramount Theatre, 8pm. Tickets $27.50-$39.50, 775-0903.
Sept. 25 - Killington. Septemberfest at Pico Mountain. Celebrating all things Vermont, including local produce, crafts, beer, music, more. Deals on winter skiing! 800-621-MTNS.
Oct. 2 - Killington. 15th Annual Brewfest at Snowshed Lodge, Killington Resort. Great bands, fine foods & 60+ of area’s finest craft beers! 1-6pm. $20 advance, $25/ door. 800-621-MTNS.
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