Mountain Times - Volume 49, Number 40 - Sept. 30-Oct. 6, 2020
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12 • The <strong>Mountain</strong> <strong>Times</strong> • <strong>Sept</strong>. <strong>30</strong> - <strong>Oct</strong>. 6, <strong>2020</strong><br />
Virtual<br />
event<br />
ARCHER MAYOR<br />
at PHOENIX BOOKS, RUTLAND<br />
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. <strong>30</strong> at 7 p.m.<br />
Courtesy of Phoenix Books<br />
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. <strong>30</strong><br />
Drop in Pickleball<br />
9 a.m.<br />
All levels welcome to play at Meadow Street Park in Rutland. All equipment<br />
supplied.<br />
Fit and Fun<br />
9:<strong>30</strong> a.m.<br />
Marilyn Sheldon holds exercise classes at the Godnick Adult Center.<br />
Low impact, aerobic, and stretching routines; move to lively, sing-along<br />
music. 1 Deer St. in Rutland. Advance registration required, call<br />
802-773-1853.<br />
It Takes a Village: A Community of Parents<br />
10 a.m.<br />
Meet on the patio outside Taso on Center St. (Wonderfeet is rain location)<br />
for a stroller/backpack/baby wearing walk around downtown.<br />
Art in the Alley<br />
2 p.m.<br />
Stop by Gallery at the Vault, 68 Main Street in Springfield, anytime from<br />
2 to 4 and have fun making Leaf Prints to use for cards, collage, books,<br />
and other projects. Free! All ages.<br />
Bike Bum Races<br />
3 p.m.<br />
The Bike Bum race series is back, this year taking place on the trails<br />
that the KMBC have helped fund, build, and manage. Teams of 5 may<br />
register for $175, individuals for $45 or register for just one race for $15.<br />
Start is at Base Camp Outfitters.<br />
Market on the Green<br />
3 p.m.<br />
Produce and crafts and music, oh my! Don’t miss Market on the Green<br />
taking over the center of Woodstock (in view of Middle Covered Bridge<br />
and the Norman Williams Public Library) every Wednesday until 6 p.m.<br />
Vermont Farmers’ Market (Rutland)<br />
3 p.m.<br />
The Vermont Farmers Market and The Rutland County Farmer’s Market<br />
combine forces at Depot Park, in the heart of downtown Rutland.<br />
Rainbow Connections<br />
3:<strong>30</strong> p.m.<br />
A peer support group for ages: 12 - 18 sponsored by Rutland Mental<br />
Health Services at the Rutland Free Library Fox Room.<br />
Everyone Eats<br />
4 p.m.<br />
Free meals served up at the Vermont Farmer’s Food Center from 4-6<br />
p.m. More info at vermontfarmersfoodcenter.org/everyone_eats<br />
Let’s Go Fishing Workshop<br />
4:<strong>30</strong> p.m.<br />
Let’s Go Fishing Workshop is a hands-on aquatic resource education<br />
program that focuses on introducing people of all ages, with an emphasis<br />
on families, to fishing and water resources in Vermont. Develop an<br />
understanding for the sport of fishing and the natural resources it depends<br />
upon. Pre-registration is required. Register at hartfordvt.myrec.<br />
com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29922<br />
Kim Wilcox and Guest<br />
5 p.m.<br />
Performing live at The Public House, 5813 Woodstock Rd in Quechee.<br />
“Impressions from the Faroe Islands”<br />
5 p.m.<br />
Opening celebration. A collection of 10, framed, watercolor<br />
paintings from the “Journal” series created by Reg Darling<br />
following his trip to the Faroe Islands, a mountainous<br />
archipelago in the North Atlantic, in May of 2019. The<br />
exhibition opens to the public on Wednesday, <strong>Sept</strong>. <strong>30</strong>, at<br />
Ellenbogen Gallery in Manchester at 11 a.m.<br />
Open Mic Night<br />
5:<strong>30</strong> p.m.<br />
At the Skunk Hollow tavern with host Pete Meijer every<br />
Wednesday on the outdoor stage from 5:<strong>30</strong> - 8:<strong>30</strong> p.m.<br />
Card Making Workshop<br />
5:<strong>30</strong> p.m.<br />
Learn assorted paper crafting techniques and put them<br />
to work during Card Making Workshops at the Hartford<br />
Town Hall. Each month focuses on a different theme with<br />
exciting new creations. No experience necessary. Supplies<br />
are included. Ages 13+. Class size is limited to 10, with a<br />
minimum of 3. Register at hartfordvt.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=<strong>30</strong>073<br />
Rutland Roundtables<br />
6 p.m.<br />
Share your story and vision for the future of Rutland. Rutland Roundtables<br />
take place virtually over Zoom/phone. Register at rutlandroundtables.org<br />
Book release<br />
7 p.m.<br />
Join Phoenix Books to celebrate the release of the latest Joe Gunter<br />
novel! Vermont author Archer Mayor will be joining on the Phoenix<br />
Zoom Channel to discuss “The Orphans Guilt.” Registration is required,<br />
please visit phoenixbooks.biz<br />
THURSDAY, OCT. 1<br />
Groovy Grannies line dance<br />
9:<strong>30</strong> a.m.<br />
Intermediate line dance, mostly country with a little variety. No partner<br />
is needed. Marilyn Sheldon leads at the Godnick Adult Center. 1 Deer<br />
St. in Rutland. Advance registration required, call 802-773-1853.<br />
Circle of Parents<br />
10 a.m.<br />
Virtual. contact Cindy Atkins, Family Support Programs Coordinator, at<br />
802-<strong>49</strong>8-0608 or catkins@pcavt.org.<br />
Divas of Dirt<br />
3 p.m.<br />
A group ride at Killington open to female mountain bikers of all abilities.<br />
Participation is free with your own bike and a valid bike park ticket<br />
or pass. Discounted tickets and rentals are available for $31 each.<br />
Pre-registration is highly suggested. For more information call the Killington<br />
Bike Shop at 802-422-6232.<br />
Everyone Eats<br />
4 p.m.<br />
Free meals served up at the Vermont Farmer’s Food Center from 4-6<br />
p.m. More info at vermontfarmersfoodcenter.org/everyone_eats<br />
VLT Annual Meeting<br />
4:<strong>30</strong> a.m.<br />
The Vermont Land Trust will explore the connection between land<br />
access, equity, and justice with keynote speaker, Xusana Davis,<br />
Executive Director of Racial Equity for the State of Vermont and<br />
head of the newly established Racial Equity Task Force. Learn<br />
more and register at: vlt.org/event/annual-meeting.<br />
King Arthur Junior<br />
5 p.m.<br />
performing live at Neal’s Restaurant in Proctorsville.<br />
Jazz Night<br />
5 p.m.<br />
Glendon Ingalls and the Red Clover Trio perform at the Red<br />
Clover Inn, weather permitting.<br />
Circle for Foster & Adoptive Families<br />
5 p.m.<br />
Virtual. Contact Heather Niquette, Family Support Programs Coordinator,<br />
at 802-<strong>49</strong>8-0607 or hniquette@pcavt.org<br />
Nurturing Skills For Families<br />
5:<strong>30</strong> p.m.<br />
Virtual. Contact Cindy Atkins, Family Support Programs Coordinator, at<br />
802-<strong>49</strong>8-0608 or catkins@pcavt.org<br />
BYO(D)Mic<br />
6 p.m.<br />
It’s open mic night on Thursdays now at Du Jour VT, but you gotta’<br />
bring your own mic to spit on.<br />
Team Trivia with Casey Murray<br />
6 p.m.<br />
Test your knowledge at The Public House, 5813 Woodstock Rd in<br />
Quechee.<br />
Jim Yeager<br />
6 p.m.<br />
Summer Music Series presents local musician Jim Yeager every Thursday<br />
rain or shine at the Barnard Inn and Tavern. No Cover - Donations<br />
appreciated.<br />
Travelogue - Kenya<br />
7 p.m.<br />
Jennifer Wright shares updates from HEAL and Rapha Community<br />
Center, a children’s home and secondary school in Kenya. Includes<br />
‘How to Draw a Lion’ art auction. At Grace Church, Rutland. Also on<br />
FacebookLive: facebook.com/GraceChurchVT. RSVP at 802-775-4<strong>30</strong>1<br />
or kit@gracechurchvt.org<br />
Circle for Kinship & Guardianship Families<br />
8 p.m.<br />
Virtual. Contact Heather Niquette, Family Support Programs Coordinator,<br />
at 802-<strong>49</strong>8-0607 or hniquette@pcavt.org<br />
FRIDAY, OCT. 2<br />
Vermont Great 2-4-6-8k<br />
6 a.m.<br />
Do your miles your way - pick your distance, your route and when<br />
you walk or run, anytime between 6 a.m. on <strong>Oct</strong>. 2 and 6 p.m. on <strong>Oct</strong>.<br />
4.Post on social media and tag Facebook:@RRMCVT Instagram:@<br />
RRMCVT Twitter:@RutlandRegional #healthyyouhealthytogether<br />
#VTGreat.<br />
Ski and Snowboard Swap<br />
All day<br />
The annual Pico Ski Club ski and snowboard swap goes virtual. Visit:<br />
picoskiclub.com/swap for complete instructions.<br />
Brandon Farmers’ Market<br />
9 a.m.<br />
Shop local, fresh goods at Central Park on Conant Square in the<br />
middle of downtown Brandon.<br />
Drop in Pickleball<br />
9 a.m.<br />
All levels welcome to play at Meadow Street Park in Rutland. All equipment<br />
supplied.<br />
Community Flu Clinics<br />
9 a.m.<br />
The VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region (VNAHSR) is offering<br />
flu shots by appointment only at the Rutland Recreation Community<br />
Center (formerly the College of St. Joseph Gymnasium) on Dorr Drive<br />
in Rutland. Appointments for individuals 18 and over can be made by<br />
visiting bit.ly/FLUSIGNMEUP.<br />
Blood Drive<br />
10 a.m.<br />
The American Red Cross will be at the Killington Grand Hotel from<br />
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. All donors are required to wear a mask covering<br />
the nose and mouth upon entering the Grand Hotel and for duration of<br />
their blood donation. Visit redcrossblood.org and search for zip code<br />
05751 to find our drive and reserve your time slot. You can also call<br />
1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to reserve your donation time<br />
slot over the phone.<br />
‘HARVEST AT THE FARM’<br />
at BILLINGS FARM & MUSEUM<br />
SATURDAY, OCT. 3 at 10 a.m.<br />
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Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum
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