Devil’s Bowl Speedway will hold their annual race car show at Diamond Run Mall on Saturday, April 9, from 10 a.m to 9 pm and on Sunday, April 10 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free for all ages! For more information go to devilsbowlspeedwayvt.com.
RAVNAH will offer Blood Pressure ($2) and Foot Care Clinics ($10) throughout the month of April. For more information please call 802-775-0568 or go to ravnah.org.
Rutland Free Library Book Sale will take place on April 18, 2016, 4 – 8 p.m. There will be thousands of gently used hard cover and paperback books, puzzles, CDs, DVDs for all ages! All proceeds go to support library collections and activities. For more information call 802-773-1860
Rutland Regional Medical Center, in recognition of National Healthcare Decisions Day, will present Making Choices: Planning for the Future Healthcare Decisions Workshop with Eva Zivitz, RN in April 13, 2016; 6-8pm. Zivitz along with the Community Health Team will present a discussion that encourages individuals and families to think, talk about and plan their end-of-life decisions. Assistance will be available to those interested in completing an Advance Directive. For more information call 802-772-2400 or go to rrmc.org.
Small Dog Electronics in Rutland Vermont is pleased to announce new members to it’s team! Riley Sullivan joins the Rutland team as Store Manager, Riley has been with Small Dog Electronics since October of 2014. Riley has excelled as a sales associate with a focus in business sales and consulting. Chris Vogel is a seasoned sales associated with a focus on inventory control and management. Together this team brings a variety of knowledge and specialties to Small Dog and their customers. Small Dog Electronics is located at 116 West Street in Rutland Vt. Store hours are Monday – Saturday from 10am to 5pm.
The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center invites youth (ages 13-18) from the Rutland area to participate in an exciting, collaborative project for two weeks this summer. Under the instruction of master sculptor Nora Valdez, participants will design and carve a stone bench, to be installed in a Rutland area town. 2016 is the 8th year of the Stone Bench Project. The functional public art sculptures created become a point of pride for their makers and the communities they are placed in. Teamwork, skills building and cultural/historical appreciation are among the benefits derived by participants. Students are selected through an application process. There is no charge for participation to students who are selected. Application deadline is June 10, 2016. For more information, please contact the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center at 802-438-2097 or info@carvingstudio.org.
The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center will host students from grades K-6 at “Picturing It” Art Camp April 18-21, 1-4 PM. As the world around us turns over a new leaf to welcome spring, we will be turning some pages in the world of picture book art. Instructor Zoë Marr Hilliard will lead students on a hands-on exploration of composition and the idea of telling a story through several illustration techniques. Registration fee is $85.00. To register, or for more information, please contact the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center at (802) 438-2097, info@carvingstudio.org or go to carvingstudio.org.
Vermont Achievement Center will hold an Open House in celebration of the Month of the Young Child and Autism Awareness Month the Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park Street in Rutland on Saturday April 9, 2016 from 10am-3pm. This event is free and open to the public and will feature children’s activities, parent workshops and informational and supportive vendors from the area. Children’s events will include a bounce house, VINS “Bird on a Glove” demonstration, Wonderfeet Museum, face painting, storytelling, pool party at Mitchell Therapy Pool, music with Mr. Leslie, Yoga with Kula Cooperative, and arts and crafts projects.
Parent workshops will focus on children on the Autism Spectrum and navigating behaviors along with some techniques on relaxation and promoting calmness.
There will also be area information and services from community partners. Parking is available in the VAC designated parking areas and at the Vermont State Fair Grounds, Park Street Parking area.
Event is Free and open to all ages and a barbecue lunch will be served. For more information call 802-775-2395 or go to www.vacvt.org
