AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Rutland Vermont. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/rutland-vt 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/rutland-vt https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 07 May 2024 17:46:12 -0500 The Chaffee Art Center invites you to apply to our 61st Annual Summer and Fall Art in the Park Festivals featuring fine artists and craft persons, https://www.americantowns.com/news/art-in-the-park-festival-31421951-rutland-vt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/art-in-the-park-festival-31421951-rutland-vt.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Schedule: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 $5 Day 5:00 p.m: Rides open 5:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m: 4-H Hobby Horse Arena (Horse Barn) 6:00 p.m: Rosaire’s https://www.americantowns.com/news/176th-annual-vermont-state-fair-31426669-rutland-vt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/176th-annual-vermont-state-fair-31426669-rutland-vt.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) on Tuesday morning will offer keynote remarks at the State Department’s two-day conference on implementation of https://www.americantowns.com/news/for-the-last-time-as-a-senator-patrick-leahy-will-keynote-state-dept-conference-on-implementation-of-the-leahy-laws-human-rights-tools-31447321-rutland-vt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/for-the-last-time-as-a-senator-patrick-leahy-will-keynote-state-dept-conference-on-implementation-of-the-leahy-laws-human-rights-tools-31447321-rutland-vt.html Government and Politics Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON  (WEDNESDAY, Sept. 21, 2022) -- Representatives John Yarmuth (D-KY) and Don Bacon (R-NE) and Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Susan https://www.americantowns.com/news/yarmuth-bacon-leahy-and-collins-introduce-bipartisan-bicameral-bill-to-help-runaway-and-homeless-youth-31461905-rutland-vt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/yarmuth-bacon-leahy-and-collins-introduce-bipartisan-bicameral-bill-to-help-runaway-and-homeless-youth-31461905-rutland-vt.html Government and Politics Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON – Today, Representatives Peter Welch (D-VT) and Lance Gooden (R-TX) introduced the House companion to the bipartisan Credit Card https://www.americantowns.com/news/reps-welch-and-gooden-introduce-bipartisan-credit-card-competition-act-31469570-rutland-vt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/reps-welch-and-gooden-introduce-bipartisan-credit-card-competition-act-31469570-rutland-vt.html Government and Politics Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 It takes fewer than 5 minutes.  The President’s plan will provide up to $10,000 in relief to working and middle class borrowers with https://www.americantowns.com/news/vermonts-student-borrowers-can-now-apply-for-student-debt-relief-31476374-rutland-vt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/vermonts-student-borrowers-can-now-apply-for-student-debt-relief-31476374-rutland-vt.html Government and Politics Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 U.S. Rep. Peter Welch’s Senate campaign on Thursday launched a new TV ad titled “Vote.” Vermonters Pat Cram, Cara Tobin, Lanie and https://www.americantowns.com/news/welch-campaign-launches-tv-ad-vote-featuring-vermonters-excited-to-support-welch-in-closing-campaign-message-31482224-rutland-vt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/welch-campaign-launches-tv-ad-vote-featuring-vermonters-excited-to-support-welch-in-closing-campaign-message-31482224-rutland-vt.html Government and Politics Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 1st Annual Christmas Craft Fair Christmas Craft Fair selling crafts, bake goods, chili and refreshments. Vendors Selling: Candles, Sunshasers, https://www.americantowns.com/news/1st-annual-christmas-craft-fair-31491024-rutland-vt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/1st-annual-christmas-craft-fair-31491024-rutland-vt.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 RUTLAND, Vt. — Peter Welch made his first public appearance in Vermont as the state’s newest U.S. senator Monday afternoon in Rutland. He https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-peter-welchs-to-tackle-the-inflation-reduction-act-on-first-day-31521685-rutland-vt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-peter-welchs-to-tackle-the-inflation-reduction-act-on-first-day-31521685-rutland-vt.html Government and Politics Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 20th Annual Rutland Winter Fest Schedule: Friday, February 17, 2023 February 17 - 25, 2023 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: A Forest Tale at Pine Hill Trails, https://www.americantowns.com/news/20th-annual-rutland-winter-fest-31526512-rutland-vt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/20th-annual-rutland-winter-fest-31526512-rutland-vt.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The second annual Rutland Whoopie Pie Festival will be an all-day extravaganza.  The festival will have something for everyone! Come and enjoy https://www.americantowns.com/news/2nd-annual-rutland-whoopie-pie-festival-31601730-rutland-vt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/2nd-annual-rutland-whoopie-pie-festival-31601730-rutland-vt.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Come join Fitness Made Fun & Precision Cheer for a fall fun day! Parents get some Christmas shopping done while the kids play! So many things to https://www.americantowns.com/news/fall-fun-festival-2023-31626589-rutland-vt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/fall-fun-festival-2023-31626589-rutland-vt.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Celebrate the beauty and delights of the winter season with Rutalnd's Winterfest! Our favorite Winterfest traditions return: Snow Carving, Chili https://www.americantowns.com/news/rutland-winter-fest-2024-31645201-rutland-vt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rutland-winter-fest-2024-31645201-rutland-vt.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 THE POWER OF A KNOCK WATCH THE VIDEO A knock can change a life. Nobody knows that better than Bruce. His life prepared him to be https://www.americantowns.com/news/meals-on-wheels-america-news-one-knock-can-change-a-life-31370122-arlington-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/meals-on-wheels-america-news-one-knock-can-change-a-life-31370122-arlington-va.html Clubs and Organizations Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 May News: At long last, getting rid of menthol cigarettes A Long Time Coming: Ending the Sale of Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars https://www.americantowns.com/news/american-lung-association-monthly-newsletter-may-2022-31370138-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/american-lung-association-monthly-newsletter-may-2022-31370138-chicago-il.html Health and Fitness Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500