PITTSFORD—On Monday, July 17, Maclure Library, Pittsford Recreation Summer Camp, and Lothrop Elementary School teamed up to treat the children of Pittsford to a storytelling presentation and brand-new books to keep, thanks to a grant from the Children’s Literacy Foundation […]
Tag: summer
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Snake Mountain Bluegrass to be featured in Castleton summer concert series
Tuesday, Aug. 1, 7 p.m.—CASTLETON—Castleton University is pleased to present Snake Mountain Bluegrass as part of the 22nd annual Castleton Summer Concerts at the Pavilion Tuesday, Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. at the Castleton Pavilion. Based out of Middlebury, the bluegrass group has […]
State News
Foodbank works to provide summer meals
Nationally, more than 22 million children receive meals through the National School Lunch Program during the school year. But when school is out during the summer, the USDA Summer Food Service Program reaches less than 4 million kids. To combat […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Twangbusters featured in Castleton Summer Concerts at the Pavilion
Tuesday, July 25, 7 p.m.—CASTLETON—Castleton University is pleased to present the Twangbusters as part of the 22nd Annual Castleton Summer Concerts at the Pavilion on Tuesday, July 25 at 7 p.m. at the Castleton Pavilion. Guaranteed to make listeners move their feet, this […]
Column, The Outside Story
Summer House Guests
By Meghan McCarthy McPhaul Perhaps the phoebe selected her nesting spot during the few days my family was away from home at the end of April. Otherwise, I can’t quite figure her decision to build a nest atop the back […]
Local News
Killingon debuts flyboarding, paintball, laser tag
New attractions, events continue to grow summer offerings KILLINGTON—Since 2015, Killington Resort has invested more than $5 million to enhance its summer offerings including an expanded mountain bike park, adventure center, events and attractions. The Killington Bike Park expansion continues […]
Local News
Fresh Air Kids get a slice of Vermont summer
By Evan Johnson CASTLETON—On Wednesday, July 5, a white tour bus pulled into a parking lot at Castleton University in front of a small group of waiting families. One at a time, 10 children and teens emerged blinking into the […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment, Killington Signature Events
Cooler in the Mountains Summer Series kicks off
Saturday, July 15, 3:30 p.m.—KILLINGTON—The free Cooler in the Mountains summer concert series kicks off Saturday, July 15, in conjunction with the Killington Wine Festival. The concert series runs for eight consecutive Saturdays, July 15 to Sept. 2, and features a variety […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
350Vermont brings summer pop-up series to Rutland
July 12-15—RUTLAND—350Vermont’s Summer Pop-Up Series is taking the Burlington-based climate organization to four Vermont communities: St. Johnsbury, Rutland, the Upper Valley, and Bennington this summer. On July 12-15, the pop-up will make its second stop of the summer in Rutland. 350Vermont […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
VSO Summer Festival Tour continues this week, with local-favorite Chittenden performance
July 6-9—The Vermont Symphony Orchestra continues its seven-concert 2017 Summer Festival Tour this week with performances July 6 at Mountain Top Inn & Resort, Chittenden; July 7 at Okemo Mountain Resort, Ludlow; July 8 at Three Stallion Inn, Randolph; and […]