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NEW EXHIBITS OPEN HOUSE JUN . 4
Five new exhibits including Ellen Hitchcock Terry ’ s fern collection , the proposed Taconic Loop of Long Trail in 1914 , and new acquisitions . 11am-1pm . Dorset Historical Society , Rte . 30 at Kent Hill Rd ., Dorset . 802-362-0331 or dorsetvthistory . org
WEST RIVER TRAIL RUN JUN . 4
The West River Trail Run is an annual run and Fundraiser to benefit The Collaborative ’ s long-standing programs . This run is great for trail running enthusiasts of all skill levels . The full 11 mile trail run starts at the South Londonderry Depot and ends at Jamaica State Park . 802-824-4200 or thecollaborative . us
TOUGH MUDDER NEW ENGLAND JUN . 4-5
Miles of shoe-sucking mud , insane new obstacles , and legendary favorites . Push your physical and mental limits without the pressure of competition . Take on the 5K , 10K or 15K course . 9am-6pm . Stratton Mountain Resort , 5 Village Lodge Rd ., South Londonderry . 800-787-2886 or stratton . com
GUIDED NATURE WALKS JUN . 4-JUL . 30
ECO AmeriCorps member Rose West will guide participants on a different exploratory walk every week , focusing on in-the-field species identification of local flora and fauna and their ecological connections to our landscape . Registration is strongly encouraged , but not required . Saturdays 10-11am . Hildene , 1005 Hildene Rd ., Manchester . 802-367-7960 , stephanie @ hildene . org or hildene . org
GRACE COTTAGE “ TEE IT UP FOR HEALTH ” GOLF TOURNAMENT JUN . 11
A friendly tournament to help raise funds for the Grace Cottage Hospital Emergency Department renovations . Rain / Shine . Shotgun start at noon . Haystack Golf Course , 70 Spyglass Lane , Wilmington . 802-365-9109 or sign-up : gracecottage . org / events
GETTYSBURG QUARRY HIKE JUN . 11
Led by DHS Curator Jon Matthewson and geologist Art Gilbert . Meet at DHS to carpool to the trailhead . 9am-12pm . Dorset Historical Society , Rte . 30 at Kent Hill Rd ., Dorset . 802-362-0331 or dorsetvthistory . org
GREEN MOUNTAIN BOOK FESTIVAL AND SALE JUN . 11-12
The Manchester Community Library will be hosting an on-site book sale and festival . More than just a book lover ’ s event , weekend activities will be engaging for families , youth , and seniors , and funds raised will support both the Library and Manchester Boy Scout Troop 332 . Check website for hours . The Manchester Community Library , 138 Cemetery Ave / Rte . 7A , Manchester Center . 802-362-2607 or mclvt . org
SIXTH ANNUAL SUMMER FESTIVAL AND CHAMBER MUSIC INTENSIVE JUN . 13-JUL . 11
Enjoy live and live-streamed concerts from the Riley Center for the Arts at Burr and Burton Academy , 143 Seminary Avenue , Manchester . 802-362-7162 or taconicmusic . org
THIRD THURSDAY LUNCH LECTURE JUN . 15
“ Historic and Contemporary Slate Quarrying in Southwestern Vermont ” by Christopher Smid . 12-1:15pm . Dorset Historical Society , Rte . 30 at Kent Hill Rd ., Dorset . 802-362-0331 or dorsetvthistory . org
WHAT ’ S HAPPENING HERE ? JUN . 16-AUG . 11
Drop in to a different corner of Hildene ’ s 412- acre estate every week for an informal , up-close visit with knowledgeable and friendly staff . Gain insights on a variety of topics , different each week , from flower and vegetable gardening , to livestock care and rotational grazing practices , to pollinator habitat and stewardship . Free with admission and to members . No registration required . Thursdays 3-4pm . Hildene , 1005 Hildene Rd ., Manchester . 802-367-7960 , stephanie @ hildene . org or hildene . org
ART IN BLOOM : A COLORFUL SHOWCASE CELEBRATING SUMMER JUN . 17-18
Unique floral arrangements complementing vibrant and intriguing art created by 50 + Vermont artists and artisans . Art , ceramics , sculpture and weavings for sale . FREE admission . 10am-2pm . Green Mountain Gardeners , Custer-Sharp House , 2461 Middletown Rd ., Londonderry . 802-856-7669 or greenmountaingardeners . net
OLDCASTLE THEATRE COMPANY : SOUVENIR JUN . 17-26
Souvenir is a touching and hilarious story of an eccentric woman who believes so strongly in her talent that she convinces us all of the beauty she ’ s heard in her head all along . 2pm and 7:30pm performances . Bennington Performing Arts Center , 331 Main St ., Bennington . 802-447-0564 or oldcastletheatre . org
GOAT CARE 101 JUN . 18
Hildene Farm goat dairy manager , Misty Hosley , will lead a workshop at the dairy for people considering raising goats . She will cover the basics of shelter , nutrition & feeding , healthcare and maintenance . 1-2:30pm . Pre-registration required by June 16 . Hildene , 1005 Hildene Rd ., Manchester . 802-367-7960 , stephanie @ hildene . org or hildene . org
BIRD WALK JUN . 18 , JUL . 16 and AUG . 13
Join local birders to gather long-term data on the presence of birds , their abundance , and changes in populations . Appropriate for birders of all skill levels , the walks run along forest and meadow trails and around the main house . Free . 7-9am . Hildene , 1005 Hildene Rd ., Manchester . 802-367- 7960 , stephanie @ hildene . org or hildene . org
B2VT RIDE AT STRATTON JUN . 18
Grab your buddies and get ready to ride with the pack from Bedford , MA to the scenic Green Mountain finish line at Stratton Mountain . Enjoy the full B2VT 145 mile peddle , or the B2VT Century Ride of 100 miles , from Massachusetts to Vermont . Stratton Mountain Resort , 5 Village Lodge Rd ., South Londonderry . 800-787-2886 or stratton . com
THE 25TH ANNUAL NORTH BENNINGTON OUTDOOR SCULPTURE SHOW JUN . 18-NOV . 12
NBOSS is one of the area ’ s longest running outdoor sculpture exhibitions . The show will feature over 40 internationally-recognized and emerging artists . This event is accessible , free , and open to the public . Self-guided , open dawn till dusk , 7 days a week . Opening reception June 18 , 4-8pm . 48-66 Main St ., North Bennington . Joe Chirchirillo 802-442-3328 or facebook . com / NBOSSVT
NORTH BENNINGTON VILLAGE SUMMER CAMP JUN . 20-AUG . 19
Join North Bennington organizations for an 8 week day-camp program that will focus on outdoor recreation , place-based activities , and learning . Each week , campers ages 5-12 , will explore hiking , swimming , food systems , art , and learning about the natural environment in the North Bennington area . Scholarships available . 9am-3pm M-F . Paran Recreations , 269 Houghton St ., North Bennington . 802-442-8457 or lakeparanvt . org / programs-and-camps /
WESTON THEATER COMPANY : SHREK THE MUSICAL JUN . 22-JUL . 10
Follow Shrek , that lovable , stinky ogre on his quest to save quirky , captivating Princess Fiona . There is something for everyone in this bighearted and fun-packed fairy tale . Weston Theater Company , Walker Farm & On Tour Across Southern & Central Vermont , 703 Main St ., Weston . 802-824-5288 or westontheater . org
DORSET THEATRE FESTIVAL : WAIT UNTIL DARK JUN . 23-JUL . 9
Forty-seven years after Wait Until Dark premiered on Broadway , playwright Jeffrey Hatcher has adapted Frederick Knott ’ s original play that inspired the 1967 Academy Award-Nominated movie starring Audrey Hepburn . Inside the quaint 1944 Greenwich Village basement apartment of Susan and Sam Hendrix , murder , secret identities , and a switchblade set the stage for this whiteknuckle thriller that will have you sleeping with the lights on . Dorset Playhouse , 104 Cheney Rd ., Dorset . 802-867-2223 or dorsettheatrefestival . org
FARM CHORES AT HILDENE JUN . 24-JUL . 30
Choose a morning at either the goat dairy or the animal barn in the dene at Hildene Farm . Children ages 3-12 assist farm staff in routine chores , including feeding and grooming animals , pitching pens and cleaning feeders . Registration required at least 48 hours in advance . Fridays and Saturdays by appointment only . 9:30-11am . Hildene , 1005 Hildene Rd ., Manchester . 802-367- 7960 , stephanie @ hildene . org or hildene . org
GRACE COTTAGE TOUR DE GRACE BICYCLE RALLY JUN . 25
Ride from Stratton Base Lodge parking lot to Grace Cottage ; bus back to Stratton . Scenic , mostly-downhill ride for family / friends ; raises money for patient care at Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital . Rain / Shine . Start anytime from 8-10am . 802-365-9109 or sign-up : gracecottage . org / events
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