Dear Editor, The sun broke through on our world around 6 a.m., April 16. A glorious day had dawned upon a continuing Killington celebration. On behalf of the Ecumenical Planning Committee for the Easter Sunrise Service last month, I want […]
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Comedy fundraiser to aid homeless community members
Thursday, May 18, 8 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Homeless Prevention Center is hosting a comedy fundraiser Thursday, May 18, 8 p.m. at the Franklin Conference Center located at 1 Scale Ave. in Rutland. The Homeless Prevention Center is a non-profit dedicated to ending […]
Pawlet second community clean up a success
Dear Editor, On April 29, the Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union’s Currier Memorial School in Danby, Vt., and the Mettawee Community School in West Pawlet, Vt., held their 2nd Annual “Community Clean Up.” Thanks to Casella Waste Management and ACE Carting Services […]
CSJ hosts community Easter egg hunt
Saturday, April 8, 10 a.m.—RUTLAND—College of St. Joseph is hosting its annual community Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 8, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Children 10 years and younger are welcome to come and enjoy the search, with adult supervision. Children will search for eggs in two […]
CSJ recognizes community leaders
RUTLAND—Sarah Fortier and Lawrence Jensen have been named the recipients of this year’s “Pour Le Merite” merit award at College of St. Joseph. They will be recognized for their outstanding care, support and leadership in the community at the annual […]
BROC-Community Action in Southwestern Vt. can help with certified free tax preparation
BROC-Community Action in Southwestern Vermont is an Internal Revenue Service recognized Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site. Certified staff and volunteers from the Castleton University accounting program are available to prepare and file Federal income tax returns, Vermont income tax […]
RAFFL hosts free community movie night at Paramount Theatre
Thursday, March 16, 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—On March 16, the Rutland Area Farm and Food Link (RAFFL) will be showing “Big Night” at the Paramount Theatre in Downtown Rutland. The film is about two Italian immigrants who own a struggling restaurant, and […]
Beverly Anderson says “thank you” to the Killington Community
Thank you for your good wishes and your gifts and your presence in the celebration of my retirement on Sunday, Feb. 26. I was (and still am) overwhelmed by the participation of friends and family and neighbors at worship on […]
Valentine’s dance gives those with developmental disabilities a sense of community
Sunday, Feb. 12, 1 p.m.—RUTLAND—ARC Rutland Area, an organization for people with developmental disabilities and their families, and the Elks Club will be sponsoring a Valentine’s Day dance Sunday, Feb. 12, 1-4 p.m. Along with members, families and friends, the […]
Abuse prevention collaborative to hold community meeting
RUTLAND—A community collaborative has been recently formed to help strengthen and support substance abuse prevention initiatives in Rutland County. Regional Prevention Partnerships (RPP) of Rutland, in collaboration with the Vermont Department of Health (VDH) and other community partners, want to […]