News From Our Members: July 2015

Killington Pico Area Association will hold their 14th Annual Killington Wine Festival Friday, July 17 – Sunday, July 19, 2015. The Killington Wine Festival has earned a reputation for being one of the Killington region’s signature summer events. Over the years, the festival has grown immensely and now features more than 500 wines from a collection of over 40 vineyards around the world. Come enjoy a nice July weekend, tasting fine wines with Killington Peak and the Green Mountains of Vermont serving as a scenic backdrop. We look forward to seeing you at the 14th Annual Killington Wines Festival in July! For additional information, call (802) 773-4181 or go to killingtonpico.org

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NeighborWorks’ of Western Vermont will hold a Homebuyers Class on July 7th & July 14th, 5-9pm at their Community Room. When you decide you’re ready to buy a house, whether it’s the first time or you’ve been through the experience before, you have lots of questions– about mortgages, credit, inspections, neighborhoods and many other things. Homebuyer Education class gives you the tools, expertise, and support to make smart home buying decisions from start to finish. Sign up online at: www.nwwvt.org/homebuyerclass Or call Lynette Over at (802)438-2303 x 210 today!

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RAVNAH will hold Blood Pressure & Foot Care Clinics throughout the month of July. For a complete schedule or more information call 802-775-0568 or go to ravnah.org

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Rutland Free Library Book Sales hosted by the Friends of the Rutland Free Library will be held on July 13th& July 20th, 4-8pm. Thousands of books organized by genre/author for all ages. CDs, DVDs, puzzles and games also available! All proceeds go to support library programs, activities and collections. For more information call 802-773-1860 or go to rutlandfree.org.

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Rutland’s United Neighborhoods Community Justice Center currently has openings for volunteer COSA members. Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA) follows a restorative justice model, with the goal of healing both individuals and a community after violent crime. The hope of CoSA is simple yet profound: No More Victims. The program works alongside the treatment and supervision that offenders are already provided, by offering practice in pro-social relationship building. If you or someone you know would be interested in helping us improve community safety, please call (802) 770-5364 and speak to Shawn McMore.

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Rutland Young Professionals July Mixer will be held on July 10th, 6-9pm. Rutland Young Professionals is celebrating its 2nd Birthday! We’ll have some exciting announcements, so bring a friend and come join the fun. Dan Doenges from Vermont Sport & Fitness is the guest speaker for the evening and will be addressing the theme, Discovering your Fitness Identity. Join us for summer fitness activities including swimming, tennis & more. Great door prizes, cash bar & food provided. FREE! Visit www.rutlandyoungprofessionals.org to learn more.

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The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center hosts Belgian sculptor Paty Sonville as Artist in Residence during July 2015. Ms. Sonville will be creating new work and will present her methods and aesthetic in an Artist’s Talk the evening of Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 7 PM. Free and open to the public, for more information: (802) 438-2097 or [email protected].

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The Royal Group is offering fellow Chamber members, their employees and family members six months of free monitoring with a new Intrusion Detection System for their home or business. This is a $150 value. The offer is valid during July & August. For more information call Gary Lieb 802-773-3313, 802-353-7036 or email [email protected]