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Ongoing Events

  • • Pittsford Farmers Market, Saturdays, 10 am - 2pm through October (weather permitting) at the New England Maple Museum, 4578 US Route 7, Pittsford. Join us for a variety of local produce, jewelry, artwork, fibers and other crafts.
  • • Gassetts Grange Bingo every Thursday 6:30-9pm. Doors open at 5pm. Refreshments are sold in the kitchen. 50/50, Raffle tickets, and Speed Ball cards are on sale also. Fun to be had by all! Located at jcts. 10 &103N. Chester, VT. Info: Dave 802-875-2637.
  • • The Pawlet Library showing of Tom Atkins’ paintings and art work in June and July. Atkins is a poet, artist and photographer whose work has appeared in magazines, books, the web, galleries and private collections. His home and studio is in West Pawlet, Vermont. Info: Beth Kashner, Director of the Pawlet Library at 802-325-3123, e-mail pawlet_pub@vals.state.
    vt.us
    .
  • • Acrylic Painting Classes. 6:30-9 p.m. Chaffee Downtown holds weekly Wednesday acrylic classes for $30 including canvas, paint, brushes, apron, instruction, music & laughter! New theme and instructor each week. BYOB. Private parties welcome. RSVP 775-0356. Members receive $5 discount. 75 Merchants Row, Rutland.
  • • Figure Drawing Session. 6-8 p.m. Chaffee Downtown hosts weekly Thursday figure drawing sessions. New models each week. Bring drawing materials & paper pad. Boards & benches provided. RSVP required to 775-0356. Chaffee Members $10; Non-members $15; $25 for two sessions. 75 Merchants Row, Rutland. www.chaffeeartcenter.org.
  • • "The Universal Language of Color and Art" exhibit will run at the Chaffee Art Center, 16 South Main St., Rutland through June 22. There will be a and cheese reception for the public June 21st from 6 to 8 pm. Michael Salem of Rutland, in memory of his mother, is presenting the exhibit of Shula Salem's work. Chaffee Art Center will be open June 20, 21 and 22nd from noon to 6pm, with a later closing the evenings of the receptions. The paintings will be available for purchase during the exhibit. Info: (802) 775-0356 or e-mail: info@chaffeeartcenter.org.
  • • Lego club at the West Rutland Public Library- 6/20, 6/27, 7/11, 7/18, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15. 2:45-4:00pm!!! This is an excellent opportunity for your child to create and use their imaginations while encouraging team building.
  • • The Shrewsbury Historical Society Museum, Rt. 103, Cuttingsville, opens on Sun., July 7th. Hours are Sundays from 1 to 3 pm, until end of Oct., with free admission and is handicapped accessible. The center exhibit shows various artifacts found in the Pierce Family's attic. The Pierce family operated the historic W.E. Pierce Store from 1918 to 1993.
  • • RAVNAH Blood Pressure & Foot Clinic Schedule Wednesday 6/26 Rutland Godnick Center 12:30pm Thursday 6/27 Fairhaven Appletree Apartments 9:30am

June 19

  • • The Green Mountain Chapter of GE Retirees will meet Wednesday, June 19th at the Howe Center at 12 noon. A short business meeting will follow the lunch.
  • • PJ- Story time!!! Wednesday, June 19, 9-10:00am at the West Rutland Public Library- Come dressed in your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal. There will be fun bedtime stories, a craft, yummy bedtime snack, and games for both your child and his/her favorite stuffed friend.

June 12

  • • Luke Snelling of Energize Vermont, a local clean energy advocacy group, will be at the Maclure Library in Pittsford, VT on Wednesday, June 12 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the Power Up Program, a one-of-a-kind partnership with American Clean Energy Supply, LLC, (ACES) to bring affordable, high quality residential solar installations to Vermonters across the state.
  • • Community Cinema Free Film Screening, Love Free or Die by Macky Alston. June 12, 7pm at Rutland Free Library. About a man whose two defining passions the world cannot reconcile: his love for God and for his partner Mark. Openly gay Bishop Eugene Robinson’s struggle to dispel the notion that God’s love has limits.

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June 22

  • • No Strings Marionette Co. “Wasabi, A Dragon's Tale”, June 22 6:30pm, Brandon Town Hall. Tickets $6 adults, $4 for elementary students (12 and under) available at Carr's Florist & Gifts or at the door. Sponsored by Joan Salkins, Judith & George Reilly, “Barney” and the Neshobe PTO. In this modern fairy tale, Princess Aja happily contemplates her upcoming marriage to Prince Olaf. Aja's perceptions promptly vanish when the fire breathing Wasabi swoops from the sky and carries off her betrothed!
  • • Dinner at American Legion, Post 31, 33 Washington St., Rutland “Chef Carved Prime Rib Buffet” Serving from 5:30 - 7:30 pm June 22. Roast prime ribs of beer, chicken Dijon, Sole Florentine, confetti rice pilaf, garlic mashed red potatoes, fresh steamed vegetables, sherried mushrooms, fresh salad bar, fresh dessert table. As much as you care to eat $16 per person. (children 5-12 $8) Saturday night dancing with live music by the Sweetwater Band $5 per person. 802-773-9777 for info or reservations.
  • • The 6th Annual Castleton Town Wide Yard Sale, Saturday June 22 9am to 2pm-rain or shine. Find bargains, treasures, crafts, food and one-of-a-kind items from over 50 vendor tables both outdoors and indoors at the Castleton Community Center, 2108 Main Street Castleton, VT. For information call 802-468-3093.
  • • Killington Section, GMC 22 June, Saturday, call leaders for meeting time and place Mystery hike, Ripton. A moderately difficult hike in the Green Mountains. 4-6 miles. Diane Bargiel & Jen Wagner 413-687-1109

June 23

  • • Rochester Chamber Music Society, Gypsy to Jazz, Sunday June 23. Concert 4 pm at Rochester Federated Church, Info call 802-767-9234 or visit www.rcmsvt.org

June 24

  • • The Green Mountain Club and Long Trail Brewery will host an inspirational evening with long-distance hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis on Monday, June 24. Jennifer has hiked over 12,000 miles on long distance trails on six continents, including Vermont’s Long Trail. Reception with light snacks donated by Long Trail Brewing Company and a cash bar following book signing. Tickets $5 at the door.

June 24 – 28

  • • Vacation Bible school at Fellowship Bible Church, located one mile north of the four corners on Route 30 in Castleton Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28 from 6-8:30pm each evening with a closing program for family and friends on Friday, June 28 6pm. The title for this year “Son West Roundup - A Rip Roaring Good Time With Jesus.” Bible lessons, a missionary story, crafts, great snacks, peppy music, prizes and surprises. Program is for children between the ages of preschool and those who have not yet started the 7th grade. Everyone in the community is invited. Info: Veronica Lambert at 265-4981.

June 26

  • • Skene Manor Special Monthly Dinner on Wednesday, June 26. This month is a Quebecois Gourmet Dinner.
  • Social Hour at 5:30 with appetizers, followed by a Montreal Chicken dinner with side dishes. Dessert includes Montreal Pastries. All dinners include beverage, soup, salad & dessert. For info or reservations call (518) 499-1906, 499-2053 or 747-3735. Cost is $30 donation per person. Skene Manor is a nonprofit organization.
  • • Rutland County American Cancer Society Prostate Cancer Support Group Meeting, Wednesday, June 26, 5:30pm at Rutland Regional Medical Center, CVPS Leahy Conference Center, Conference Room A. Open discussion which may include subjects of concern, updating personal prostate cancer histories and sharing experiences. Man To Man regular monthly meetings are open to the public. Info: Bob Harnish 802-483-6220 bharnish@
    myfairpoint.net
    ; Jim Russell 802-362-2244 jimdoc.vt@gmail.com; Tara Genzlinger, American Cancer Society, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495, 802-872-6309, Tara.genzlinger
    @cancer.org
    .

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June 27

  • • Thursday Hikers, Thursday, June 27. Follow the Abbey Pond Trail on old woods roads in Ripton. Moderate. Meet at 9 am at the Godnick Center, 1 Deer Street, Rutland, to car pool. Bring lunch. Contact: Edith Kellogg, 775-1246.

June 28

  • • Strawberry Festival, Saturday, June 29, 4 – 7pm. Menu: ham, coleslaw, potato salad, deviled eggs, baked beans, dinner roll, beverages, strawberry shortcake or strawberries & ice cream. Adults $10, children (6-12): $5 children (5 and under). FREE. Dessert Only: $5. The Brick Church, 298 Middle Road, North Clarendon, VT, 802 773-3873 www.brickchurchvt.com.

June 29

  • • “Mary Rowell and Friends” will be presented as a benefit for the Brandon Town Hall on Saturday, June 29 at 7:30pm. This program welcomes recent Brandon resident, violinist Mary Rowell to town in a program of chamber music with fellow Vermont artists and friends Karen Kervra, flute (Montpelier), Frances Rowell, cello (Craftsbury) and Stefanie Taylor, viola (Wallingford).
  • • Slate Valley Community monthly breakfast, Saturday, June 29, 8-10am at the Poultney United Methodist Church on Main Street. Delicious breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausage, homemade biscuits, jams, juice, tea and hot chocolate. Adults $1.00 and children under 15 free. Handicapped accessible. Everyone is welcome to attend.
  • • St Alphonsus Garage Sale, Saturday, June 29, 8am - 3pm. St. Alphonsus Parish Hall, Route 7, Pittsford, VT. Clothes, shoes, pocket books, bag sales. Info: Emogene 483-6893. • Slate Valley Museum Tour, Granville, NY. June 29 10am. Leave Fair Haven at 9:15am in individual cars.
  • Tour will begin with an introduction to the Slate Valley Museum. The group will then proceed to the Labas Quarry where Mike Labas will give a tour and history of the quarry. Bring a picnic lunch to eat at the quarry or go back to the museum grounds. Info: www.Slatevalleymuseum.org. The Museum would like some idea of how many will be arriving. Please contact Lorraine Brown 802-265-3843 lorfrabr@comcast.net Fair Haven Historical Society.
  • • 7th Annual Mary Wells Heath 5K Memorial Run/Walk to benefit RRMC Cancer Center. June 29, registration is 7 to 8:15, race starts at 8:30. First 100 pre-registered participants receive a free t-shirt. Race is in Fair Haven at the town green across from the fire station. Info: Mary Lou 273-2210.

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Calendar events should be mailed to Sam’s Good News, 162 North Main St., Stony Brook Plaza, Rutland, VT 05701 or emailed to editor@samsgoodnews.com at least two weeks prior to your event. We are unable to take calendar events over the phone. Any event that is ongoing will appear for three weeks and will have to be resubmitted if you would like it to continue in the calendar.

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