03/06/09-03/08/09
Three hundred of the best ice fishermen in the US will square off on Lake Bomoseen this March, as Vermont hosts one of eight North American Ice Fishing Championship qualifying events held across the nation’s ice belt. Taking place March 6th -8th , 2009 at the Bomoseen State Park in Castleton, it will be the first time the NAIFC, or Trap Attacks as they were formally known, will have ever been this far east. This will be the final qualifying event of the 2009 season, giving 150 two-man teams their chance to catch their way to the World Championships. Outside of being a hard-core hard-water tourney, the NAIFC is responsible for producing some of the most advanced ice fishing techniques in the sport. It here where many anglers compete for the fish, but work together to share, develop and test new ideas so as to educate each other and better the sport overall.  For more information about the NAIFC, visit http://www.naifc.org/,  or contact Shawn Hayes at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Holiday Inn Rutland/Killington is the host Hotel (http://www.hivermont.com/) 800-462-4810.

03/07/09
Children and their families will fish and visit with the Pros. Free drinks and food provided for the children.  For more information about the NAIFC, visit http://www.naifc.org/,  or contact Shawn Hayes at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Holiday Inn Rutland/Killington is the host Hotel (http://www.hivermont.com/) 800-462-4810.

3/14/09 "St. Patrick's Day Supper"
Where? Tinmouth Community Church Tinmouth, VT
When? Saturday March, 14th 5-7pm
What? A St Patricks Day supper (corned beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, rolls,salad and homemade pie. Adults $9, Children 5-12 $5, Children under 5 free.

03/21/09
Community Education at Rutland Regional Medical Center will offer a series of talks featuring four of Rutland Regional's Cardiologists. The talks will cover a variety of topics to understanding your heart and how to keep it healthy. This Saturday will be Preventing Engine Failure-Understanding Heart Failure presented by Dr. Michael Robertello Saturday 6-7pm. Each session will be held in the CVPS/Leahy Community Health Education Center at Rutland Regional Medical Center. Regisration is not required. For more info call 802-772-2400 or click here.

The first annual 3 on 3 basketball tournament to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of the White River Valley will be hosted by Vermont Technical College on March 21st. This will be a tournament with teams of 4. Divisions will be (Men) grades 7&8, grades 9-12, Ages 19-30 and Ages 31+ as well as the same divisions for Womens teams. Food and beverages will be available for purchase and prizes will be awarded to winning teams. Full rules and the registration form can be found on the Vermont Technical College website. Questions can be directed to the Boys & Girls Club at 728-3332.

04/08/09
the Tobacco Cessation Program at Rutland Regional Medical Center is offering "Commit to Quit-Stop Smoking Workshop". This four week program starts Wednesday and goes through the end of April. It takes place in the Conference Room #4 from 6-7:30pm. It's free and open to you. You must be 18 years or older. If you need more information or would to to register call 802-747-3768.

08/21/09-08/23/09
The 4th Annual Live Free Or Die Rally will happen Aug. 21st through Aug. 23rd at The Grand View Inn on Mt. Monadnock in Jaffrey NH. There's going to be rooms, banquet hall, a beer tent & more. Admissions, concert, camping, parking, booth spots are all free and will allow pets. There's going to be at least 20 bands, Cannons Revolutionary Spectator Participation battles, Benefit Motorcycle show & Poker run & more! Any participant or vendor donations for this event are greatly appreciated. For more information or camping reservations call Jean "Mike" Coutu 603-532-6711 or e-mail.