Welcome To The Mountain Times - Calendar of Events

Sep. 3 - Ludlow. Jackson Gore Outdoor Music Series at Okemo concert series closes with U.S. Air Force Band of Liberty. Music on the grass in the courtyard. Grounds 5pm, concert starts 6pm. Rain or shine. BBQ w/ beer & wine. Free admission!

Sep. 3 - Castleton. Boston rapper Sam Adams performs 10pm, Castleton State College Fine Arts Center.

Sep. 3-5 - Bridgewater. 3rd Annual North Branch Bluegrass Festival. Early bird camping & field picking begins Aug. 29. Music by Big Spike Bluegrass, Possum Haw, Blackstone Valley Bluegrass & more. 672-3042.

Sep. 4 - S. Woodstock. Vermont History Through Song with Linda Radtke & Arthur Zorn, 2pm, Green Mtn Perkins Academy. Free, open to public. VT Humanities event. Follows annual meeting.

Sep. 4-5 - Plymouth Notch. Plymouth Folk & Blues Festival at President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site. 2-5pm daily. Free concerts, open to public. Donations suggested. Rain or shine. Phil Henry, Hey Mama, Chad & more. 672-3773.

Sep. 5 - Randolph. New World Festival, celebrating Vermont’s Celtic & French-Canadian Roots. Noon-midnight, Chandler Music Hall. 6 stages, kid’s activities, foods, crafts. 728-9878.

Sep. 6 - Rutland. Robert Randolph & the Family Band perform at Paramount Theatre, 8pm. 775-0903.

Sep. 8 - Castleton. Jazz violinist Zach Brock & accordionist Julien Labron perform 8pm, Castleton State College Fine Arts Center.

Sep. 27 - Tinmouth. Kathie Fink, professional solo bell ringer, presents handbell concert, with piano accompaniment by Linda Maloney, 7pm, Tinmouth Community Church. Free-will offering.

Ongoing:

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

Suns. - Brandon. Informal musical entertainment Sunday afternoons, if & when musicians turn up! We invite competent musicians to come & perform - no fee, no formality! Brandon Music.

SPORTS AND LEISURE

Aug. 28 - Pomfret. Killington Section Green Mtn Club Outing: Appalachian Trail. Follow AT to lookout for view of Lakota Lake. Moderate, 7 mi. Meet Rutland’s Main St. Park 8am. 773-2185.

Sep. 4 - Rutland. Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament to benefit Rutland City GOP. 5pm til closing, South Station Restaurant. $30 buy in, $30 re-buys. 558-1903.

Sep. 5 - Danby. Danby/Mt. Tabor Rod & Gun club hods 3D Archery event, 7am-noon signup. All ages & abilities welcome. 293-5703.

Sep. 5 - Orwell. Hike Into History at Mt. Independence Site. Archaeologist Allen Hathaway leads hike, 2pm. $5, under 15 free. 948-2000.

Sep. 7 - Rutland. Rutland Rec & Parks Dept run a Fall Tee Ball season. Age 4-5. Parent participation mandatory. Games Tues., 5:15pm, White's Park. Thurs. raindates. $38 resident, $49 non. 773-1822.

Sep. 10 - Rutland. Rutland Country Club hosts 26th annual MSJ Green Wave Golf Tournament to benefit MSJ Student Scholarship Fund. 1pm shotgun, 5 man scramble. Awards & bbq follow. Sign up by 9/6, 775-0151 x112.

Sep. 11 - Rutland. Register now for Cheerleading program for K-8. Thru Oct. 29. Mandatory parents meeting Sep. 10, 5:15pm, Howe Ctr. $31 residents, $42 non. Must purchase uniform. 773-1822.

Sep. 12 - Chittenden. 7th Annual Hunter Pace at Mtn Top Inn & Resort. 10am staggered start. English & Western riders. Jumps optional. 483-6089 for registration & info.

Ongoing:

Killington. Pico Mtn Adventure Center open for the summer with Alpine Slides, mini golf, climbing wall & Pico Power Jump. Open daily 10am-5pm thru Sep. 6, weekends Sep. 11-Oct. 11. Pico Mtn Stables open for guided horseback trail rides also, M-F, 9am-4pm, Sat-Sun, 9am-5pm. 800-621-MTNS.

Killington. Killington Mountain Bike & Hike Center open for summer. Kona “Groove Approved” Mtn Bike Park for all ages & abilities. 45 miles of trails. Skills Park @ K-1. Open daily 10am-5pm thru Sep. 6, weekends Sep. 11-Oct. 3, daily Oct. 4-11. 800-621-MTNS.

Killington. Killington Resort K-1 Gondola open weekends thru Sep. 26 for rides to the Peak, 10am-5pm & daily Oct. 2-11. 800-621-MTNS.

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

Killington. Summer tennis - free, doubles, clean private Har-Tru court. 8:30-10am. 802-422-5149. Leave msg. w/ name & number if no answer.

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

Thurs. - Rutland. 3rd Thurs. of each month, Southwest Freedom Riders Monthly Meeting. 7pm. Rutland Elks Club, 44 Pleasant St. All are welcome! 888-299-7937.

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

Weekly - 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 Th. 8:45-9:45am. Ballet Class Sats. 10-10:45am (age 4-5) & 10:45-11:45am (ages 6-8). Sun style tai chi Weds. 4-5pm. Woodstock Rec. Fitness Center, M-F, 6am-8pm, Sat 8am-2pm. 457-1502.

VARIETY

Thru Sep. 3 - Killington. Curve Cowboy Reunion Comes to Killington Grand Resort Hotel - 11th Reunion! Contributing event for Emerge Family Advocates. 773-4181.

Thru Sep. 5 - Dorset. Dorset Theatre Festival final play, When Something Wonderful Ends. 8pm performances. $20 tickets. Cafe Talks with guest speakers each night. 867-5777.

Thru Sep. 10 - Weston. 2010 season of Weston Playhouse brings timeless classic Death of a Salesman with Christopher Lloyd. 824-5288 for tickets, times & info.

Thru Sep. 26 - Woodstock. Billings Farm & Museum’s 24th Annual Quilt Exhibition. This year, Finding Common Threads: Historical Inspiration and Modern Interpretations. Programs, workshops, activities for all ages. 457-2355.

Sep. 1, 8 - Killington. Hump Day Happy Hour every Weds. @ Killington Resort Clubhouse Bar & Grill 4-8pm. Stop by for drink specials, free apps, giveaways & music by Joey Leone. 422-6272.

Sep. 2 - Quechee. VINS welcomes ornithologist Al Hinde for special presentation, Wintering Raptors of the Great Basin: Oasis in the High Desert. 7-8:30pm. Free, open to public. 359-5000.

Sep. 2 - Poultney. Dismas of Vermont founder Rita McCaffrey speaks at Green Mountain College's convocation, 4pm. Griswold Library lawn.

Sep. 2 - Rutland. Big Flicks at the Paramount Classic Film Series brings The Godfather. $6 & $4 tickets. 7pm showing only. 775-0903.

Sep. 3-12 - Rutland. VT State Fair at Rutland Fairgrounds. Rides, entertainment, fair food, 4-H building, dairy barn - fun for all! 775-5200.

Sep. 4 - Ludlow. Annual Firemen’s Auction at Ludlow Fire Dept. 8am. Toys, furniture, collectibles, firewood, services, more. Proceeds Ludlow FD. 228-2211.

Sep. 4 - Rutland. Gold Wing Road Riders meet at Denny's, 9am. Ride to follow, weather permitting. Call Nate Evans, 773-9197, for more info.

Sep. 4 - Woodstock. Traditional Craft Saturdays at Billings Farm & Museum. This week, Pottery with Ara Cardew. Try your hand at the wheel! 10am-5pm. 457-2355.

Sep. 4 - Chester. Fireworks & Old Home Day, beginning 1pm, Chester American Legion. Crafts, amusements, rides, clowns, music, food. Fireworks about 9pm. 875-6009.

Sep. 4 - Orwell. Historic Program “An Investigation into the Revolutionary Mind: What Were You Thinking, Isaac Kendall and Benjamin McCool?” 2pm, Mt. Independence Site. $5 adults, under 15 free. 948-2000.

Sep. 5 - Killington. Sunday Brunch at the Peak. Every Sun. thru Sep. 26 enjoy brunch at Peak Restaurant at Killington Resort, 10am-noon. Via K-1 Gondola.

Sep. 5 - Brandon. Warren Kimble Contemporary Art Exhibit Reception with Artist, 3-6pm, Brandon Music. Works on display in Gallery for daily viewing 10am-6pm, except Tues.

Sep. 5-Oct. 4 - Killington. Killington Hay Festival, throughout Killington. The Killington Grass Menagerie...Giant Hay sculptures adorning Killington businesses, Hay maze & scavenger hunt at Grist Mill, more. Sep. 2, 11am, Grist Mill Kickoff party!

Sep. 7 - Killington. Killington Chamber of Commerce Monthly Mixer, 5-7pm, Kokopelli Inn. Come mingle with local business members.

Sep. 7 - Rutland. Rutland County Democratic Committee Meeting, 6:30pm, Rutland Free Library. Meet local & statewide Democratic candidates & learn how you can help them win on Nov. 2.

Sep. 7-12 - Woodstock. Celebrate the Morgan Horse. 12–4pm, Woodstock History Center. Walking map of Morgan-related sites; oil painting of Figure on view. Free will donations.

Sep. 8 - Woodstock. Wagon Ride Wednesdays at Billings Farm & Museum, thru Sep. 29. 11am-2pm. Featuring horse-drawn wagon rides. 457-2355.

Sep. 8 - Weston. Okemo Valley Chamber Mixer, 5:30-7:30pm, Bryant House Restaurant. 228-5830.

Sep. 8 - Brownsville. Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society holds dog grooming class, 6:30-8pm. Bring your dog & learn proper technique for grooming the breed. $25. 484-5829.

Sep. 8-10 - Randolph. 11am–2pm, Randolph Historical Society Special exhibit “All Things Morgan: The Man, The Musician, The Horse.” Photos & Morgan-related artifacts including Mr. Morgan’s original gravestone. Free will donations.

Sept. 9-12 - Killington/Rutland. Killington Classic Motorcycle Rally. One of VT’s Top 10 Fall Events featuring guided rides, motorcycle parade, block party in Rutland & more. 800-337-1928.

Sep. 10-12 - Goshen. BMW Motorcycle Owners of Vermont hold annual Green Mountain Rally at Camp Thorpe. Camping, inside lodging, bonfires, meals, more.

Sep. 11 - White River Junction. 18th Annual Glory Days Festival in Downtown WRJ. 9am-5pm, rain or shine. $10 admission. Festival of railroading & transportation modes of past, present & future. Kid’s entertainment, music, food, rides on WR Flyer, railroad rides on apparatuses, carnival rides, crafts, more.

Sep. 11 - Rutland. 5th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser at Sugar and Spice Restaurant, 4-7pm. BBQ, raffle, silent auction, kids games, music, karaoke & dunking booths. $5, additional donations accepted. 773-7832.

Sep. 11 - Rochester. White River Valley Player's 23rd Annual Harvest Fair in Rochester Park, 10am-4pm. 767-3025 to reserve booth space.

Sep. 14 - Pittsfield. Tuesday Night Supper Club at Clear River Tavern, 7pm. Space limited, rsvp 746-8999. Early Fall dishes & school picture challenge.

Ongoing

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

Killington - Killington Arts Guild acrylics workshop meets every Tues., 10am-noon, Sherburne Memorial Library. Open to artists of every level. Free. Ann Wallen guides. Tues, 2pm - Matinees. Weds - Mother Goose Story Time, 10:30am. Fris - Preschool StoryTime, 1:30pm. Book Club, 1st Weds of month, 7pm. 422-3824. RSVP please: 422-9765.

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

Tues. - Rutland. 1st & 3rd Tues. of month, Rutland Area Toastmasters Club meets 6:30-8pm, Dana Rec Ctr. Open to all. International organization which fosters public speaking & leadership skills through local clubs.

Weds. - Killington. Killington Rotary Club meets at Peppino’s, 5:30-8pm for full dinner, guest speaker and/or discussion. Seeking new members! Sep. 8, Brian Dubie, Candidate for Governor.

Fris. - Killington. Killington Active Seniors meet at Grey Bonnet Inn for lunch Fridays at noon. Reservations, 422-4248.

Fris. - Pittsford. RCHS Dog Training classes offered Fri. mornings & Tues. evenings. 483-6700 or rchsvt.org for more info.

Sats & Suns. - Proctor. Vermont Marble Museum offers free admission weekends thru Aug. 29. 9am-5:30pm. Tours, exhibits, movies, interactive displays, gallery & more. 459-2300.

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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