5th Annual Dancing with the Rutland Stars will take place on Oct 10, 2015 at 7:00 PM. The must-attend charity event of the year brings together professional dancers and notable community members for a fun night of competition where bragging rights are earned after months of practice all to benefit children in need in of pediatric therapy services in our community. Proceeds from this event benefit Kids on the Move, the only pediatric rehabilitation program in Southern Vermont dedicated to serving children of all ages with rehabilitation needs, providing physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech-language therapy services to children from birth to 21 years of age. Click here to buy tickets or go to www.ravnah.org or call 802-775-0568
Chaffee Art Center is pleased to announce its 54th Annual Art in the Park Fine Art & Craft Festivals for 2015. Our 2015 Summer and Fall Foliage Art in the Park will be Saturday & Sunday, October 10 & 11, held in Main Street Park, at the Junction of Routes 4 & 7 in the heart of Rutland. Art in the Park has been named one of the “Sunshine Artist 200 Best,” and voted Rutland Herald’s Best of the Best in the category of Best Arts Festival. Added value like food, music, craft demonstrations, and kids activities are also offered. All gate donations go to sponsor the Chaffee Art Center’s exhibitions, art education classes, and community outreach programs. For more information call 802-775-0356 or go to chaffeeartcenter.org
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een Mountain Power will hold The Chittenden Reservoir Day will on October 3rd at the Chittenden Dam. The annual cleanup and celebration of the 750 acre hydroelectric and recreational facility owned by Green Mountain Power will run from 9 a.m. to noon and includes a free barbecue. The Chittenden Reservoir is among Vermont’s most pristine high-mountain waters, and one of the region’s most popular recreational assets. For more information contact Bonnie O’Rourke at 802- 343-4131.
Green Mountain Rock Climbing Center of Rutland invites you to join their Adult Climbing League – 2015. The league will meet for 9 Thursdays between September 24th and November 19th. This is a great opportunity to put your team of 4 together and have fun climbing. The league will feature theme nights, door prizes, team prizes and apres climbing get together at Kelvans! The league takes place 6:30-8pm. The cost is only $40 per person. Members save an additional 15%. For more information or to register your teams go to www.vermontclimbing.com or call 802-773-3343.
Green Screen Graphics will be hosting an Open House on Friday, October 23rd from 2pm – 6pm. They are growing as a business and are excited to welcome folks to a behind-the-scenes look at our operation… which will include insights into our printing operations as well as vehicle graphic installation, sample giveaways and more! Join them for some refreshments and conversation at 7 Pine Street in Downtown Rutland. For any questions, please give us a call: 802-773-0683 or email: [email protected].
Otter Creek Fun Center is offering a fundraising programs for area non profits. You can host a fundraising party at Otter Creek Fun Center and receive 25% of the registered sales for the event. To book your fundraising event call 802-293-9200; for more information on Otter Creek Fun Center go to ottercreekfuncenter.com
RAVNAH holds a blood pressure ($2) and foot care ($10) clinics throughout the month of October. For a complete list go to ravnah.org or call (802) 775-0568.
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nd Area VNA & Hospice (RAVNAH) will offer a free eight-week hospice volunteer training course for individuals who wish to become hospice and palliative care volunteers in the Rutland County, Dorset and Rupert areas. There will be eight sessions beginning on October 15, 2015 that will meet on Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings, and will run through November 7, 2015. Topics include Death and Dying, Family Dynamics, Spirituality and Bereavement, Privacy and Confidentiality, Care and Comfort Measures, Communication Skills and Boundary Issues. Materials will be provided and there is no charge for the training. The training sessions will be held at RAVNAH, 7 Albert Cree Drive in Rutland. To enroll in the training or to find out more information, call John Campbell, RAVNAH Hospice Volunteer Coordinator at 770-1683 or email [email protected].
Rutland County Humane Society will hold their Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 4, 2-4pm. In Honor of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, the Parton Saint of Animals, please join the Rutland County Humane Society and Reverend Muller, of Trinity Church in Rutland, for the Blessing of the Animals. Bring your pet, or a picture of your pet, for a special blessing by Reverend Muller. All dogs must be leashed, and cats and other pets must be in secure carriers. The ceremony will be held outside on the Humane Society lawn, and all are welcome. For more information call (802) 483-9171 or go to rchsvt.org
Rutland Economic Development Corporation will hold their 78th Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 12, 2015, 4 – 5 PM – Networking and Cocktails; 5 PM – Dinner and Meeting at Southside Steakhouse, Rutland, Vermont. The Annual Meeting will feature Member of the Year and Business Excellence Awards plus Great Networking Opportunities!! REDC’S Annual Meeting is open to the public. For more information call 802-773-2747 or go to RutlandEconomy.com
Rutland Recreation & Parks Department presents the 56th Annual Halloween Parade, Saturday, October 31st, 2015! The parade begins at 6:30pm and will go throughout downtown Rutland. To participate for more information click here. For the Parade Map click here.
Shear Heaven Salon & Day Spa will be holding “An Evening of Celebration to Combat Cancer” on Saturday, October 24th, 5-8pm at their location 168 N. Main St. in Rutland. The fundraiser will benefit the Foley Cancer Center to support local families that are fighting the fight against Cancer. There will be food provided by On the Rocs Lounge & Restaurant. A cash bar that will include 4 signature cocktails plus your favorite drinks, door prizes, mini services such as manicure, pedicure, paraffin dips, massage, Reiki, and many more fun services. There will also be a silent auction of some wonderful items. Tickets are $40…..100% of the proceeds will be donated. For tickets call 802-773-8880 or stop in at Shear Heaven Salon & Day Spa. For more information click here.
United Way of Rutland County presents the Really Big Show XX on November 7th at 7pm. This is the 20th annual Really Big Show, a community night of talent at the Paramount Theatre. Musicians, bands, singers, comedians, dancers and more ~ Local amateur talent perform before a panel of judges vying for the top spot. Auditions will take place Oct 2nd and Oct 6th at Rutland Intermediate School. Audition applications available on the United Way of Rutland County web site. Tickets $20 per person and will be available at the Paramount box office beginning Oct 1st. Sponsored by People’s United Bank. To benefit the United Way of Rutland County. For more information call 802-773-7477 or go to www.uwrutlandcounty.org
The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center announces the dedication of a public artwork on Saturday, October 3, 11 AM. The permanent installation at the Ilsley Public Library is in partnership with the Town of Middlebury, Vermont. Led by master sculptor Nora Valdez, a team of teen carvers created the Stone Bench in 2013. The group included Aiden Bemis, Colt Billings, Liam Clark, Cameron Clark, Brianna Coughlin, Joshua Harrington, Celina Lemieux and Logan Moore. For more information about the Stone Bench Project or other Carving Studio and Sculpture Center programs, please contact (802) 438-2097 or [email protected].
Vermont Civil Air Patrol is looking for potential cadets who would like to make a difference in the community? The cadet program is for youth age 12-18 with an emphasis on leadership training, aerospace education, character development and physical fitness. Some of the unique opportunities available to cadets include orientation flights aboard CAP aircraft, drill and ceremonies, model rocketry, encampments, and emergency services training. CAP is not a military recruiting program. However, cadets who choose to pursue military careers will benefit from previous CAP experience. Approximately 10% of the US Air Force Academy cadets were formerly CAP cadets.
CAP also has opportunities for adults! Adult members have a wide variety of jobs to specialize in. Some serve as instructors and mentors to cadets, others serve as pilots, radio operators, Chaplains, public affairs officers, legal officers, information technology specialists, etc. There is a niche for just about anyone who is willing to volunteer their time and serve their community as a CAP member. All adult members must pass a FBI background check as part of the application process to ensure the safety of all of our members. One particular position vacancy of vital need is the Deputy Commander for Cadets for the Rutland area unit. The person in this role is the main person in the unit responsible for supervision and mentoring of the cadets. No previous experience necessary – we can train you! Visit www.capvolunteernow.com for more information. For more information contact [email protected].
