Jerome Lafayette Narramore, a biracial descendent from west Castleton's little-known Black community, presents the recently excavated Black History of his mother's town of birth. Narramore will speak about the challenges of mixed-race identity, genealogical discovery, and how the conditions his ancestors lived in prevented him from fully knowing his own familial legacy.  Historian, genetic genealogist, […]

Your busyness could be costing you the future you’re working so hard for. Your busyness could be costing you the future you’re working so hard for. It is possible to have a thriving personal life and a thriving professional life, simultaneously. Yet, we need to figure out what we want and how we go about […]

Lynn Johnson will help you learn about best practices for conducting sound research as she explains different types of records, their value, where to find them, both online and in local repositories, and how to assess each piece to make sure it fits. Using examples from her family research, Lynn will also outline the types […]

Virginia Thomas, assistant professor of psychology at Middlebury College, will lead this Science Pub on the topic of solitude. Come to learn, eat and drink and meet new and old friends.

Replenish your seed supply at Brandon Blue Seal on Route 7. Learn about bird feed and feeders, and join Audubon if you wish. Our bird experts can answer your avian questions while you shop and save a few bucks. More info at birding@rutlandcountyaudubon.org.

End User, an alternative rock band from Pittsford, will be opening up the night at 8 p.m. Post-hardcore, local musicians Kennedy Park follow up at 9:15. Bang your head and mosh it out. $5 donation suggested.

True Story is a storytelling event based on the popular NPR program "The Moth." We invite all storytellers to sign up at the the library. your story must be true, told in the first person, without notes, have a beginning, middle, and end and follow the theme. Your story can be funny, sad, exciting, emotional […]

We had hoped to show this film, D.O.A.on Thursday, 1/26/23, as the launch of our Film Noir series, but the winter storm warning has made us change the date to Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, at 7 PM. Let's hope the weather cooperates! These films are all about guys and gals that never get a break, […]

Join birdwatchers around the world for the Great Backyard Bird Count. You can count on any or all of the four days for little as 15 minutes, or as long as you want. This is a great activity for families (and shut-ins)! Count birds in your backyard or your favorite outdoor location. For more info […]

Indie-Rockers Jesse Taylor Band are heading back to Rutland! Burlington's JESSE TAYLOR BAND melds pure and honest relatable lyrics with catchy melodies that will keep you humming for days. Opening the evening are Plattsburgh indie-psychedelic rockers URSA AND THE MAJOR KEY and Bellows Falls troubadour DYLAN PAT- RICK WARD. $10 - ALL AGES - 6:30 […]

All are welcome at our monthly bird walk. Join our friendly and knowledgeable birders on our monthly marsh walk in this Audubon Important Bird Area. No experience necessary. Go the entire 3.7-mile loop or go halfway. Meet at the marsh boardwalk kiosk on Marble Street at 8 a.m. All are welcome! More info: bird- ing@rutlandcountyaudubon.org

The Vermont State Fair’s 4th Annual Snowmobile Festival will be held at the Vermont State Fairgrounds at 175 South Main Street in Rutland on February 18th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Our show averages over 100 Vintage and newer models on display. This year we expect to have many more! Judging is 10-11am. The […]