Rutland AreaCommunity Events03/13/10 Looking for educational opportunities for your child? Stop by the Education fair for Central Vermont Saturday from 10am-2pm and visit more than 20 local children’s organizations under one roof. You will have the chance to speak directly with representatives from day schools (Pre-School through Twelfth Grade), summer camps, nature centers, drama/dance/music/arts organizations, family advocacy groups and more. Discover options, make connections, ask questions – even sit in on a seminar or two with education experts. If you want more information call Dawn at 802-456-7400 03/14/10 Catamount Trail Backcountry Ski Tour - Dog Friendly Tour! This tour is a loop of about 6 miles on snowmobile free trails for intermediate skiers and their canine companions. Dogs should be fit and friendly and be able to travel through unbroken snow and be under control on a section of snowmobile trail. Skiers should be prepared for a moderately steep ascent and decent of Burnt Mountain on the Catamount Trail, Tin Shanty/Old Plymouth Road, free, Lynda Baydin, 973-229-7622. 03/20/10 Rutland County Parent Child Center is hosting their Annual Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration at the Brandon Site, 34 Faivre Circle, 10am-3pm. Food, music, story telling, movies, raffles and much more. Free and open to the public. For more information call 802-247-8251. 03/21/10 HEALING SERVICE AT THE UNITED CHURCH OF DORSET AND EAST RUPERTRev. Dr. James H. Gray invites everyone in the community in need of healing to attend a special hands-on healing service at the United Church of Dorset and East Rupert, on Sunday, March 21st at 10:00 AM. This is the tenth year that the United Church of Dorset has offered this special service and the response has been tremendous. Rev. Gray will invite those in need of healing, whether spiritual, physical, mental or emotional to come forward for the laying on of hands. Rev. Gray will invite the presence of God through the Holy Spirit to heal those who are present and even those in remote locations. In the past, remarkable results have been reported as many have claimed healings at this service.Following the service, you are invited to stay for Coffee Hour. At 11:30 am, the Southern Vermont Savvy Seniors Performance Troupe will present a witty ˝ hour performance on a serious issue: Healthcare error, fraud and abuse. Questions and Discussion will follow. The congregation of the Dorset Church hopes you will join them at this special service. Questions, call the office at 867-2260. The Church is located at 143 Church St. (off Route 30) in Dorset, VT 03/26/10-03/28/10 Maple Open House Weekend - Visit working maple sugar houses, talk with the pros as they explain how real Vermont maple syrup is made. A truly unique Vermont experience. Maps available at the Chamber Information office, for information call 800-643-9338, 802-228-7151. 03/27/10 March 27th, Enjoy the celebration of all things maple. There will be a pancake breakfast, open sugar house tours, horse drawn wagon rides, a maple bake contest, family nature walk, Library story hour, a silent auction, a bag sale at local shops and much more. For more information contact the Poultney Area Chamber of Commerce 802-287-2010. 03/28/10 Don't miss the Shamrock Shuffle & the Leprechaun leap on March 28th on 10 Quade st. in Glens Falls. It's a 5-mile flat, fast loop and children's fun run~Leprechaun Leap 7/8 mile, benefit for Special Olympics. 518-798-9593. 03/31/10 Calvary Bible Church, enjoy a free hot meal that will fill your stomach and your soul, then stay for dessert, music and devotional, all are welcome, last Wednesday of the month, 2 Meadow Lane, 6 p.m., free, 802-779-1664. 04/10/10 The 13th Annual HBRA-SV Home & Recreation Show will be held at the Spartan Arena (formerly the Fieldhouse) behind Diamond Run Mall, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., free admission, exhibitor booths, free kid’s activities, door prizes, food, seminars and more, 802-773-0672 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 06/03/10 The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce presents the 25th Annual Golf Classic & Awards Banquet at the Killington Resort & Grand Hotel, highlights include special Master of Cermonies, Awards Dinner with an All-You-Can-Eat Grand Buffet, 18 Holes & Cart, goodie bags, trophies, prizes and more, 12:30 p.m shot gun start, for more information call RRCC at 773-2747. |