Rutland Herald Community News - 8/7/25

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Autumn events include:

Wheels for Warmth

The Annual Wheels for Warmth event keeps used tires out of the environment, transportation secure, and homes warm. Attendees can purchase ready-to-roll, DMV-inspected tires at discounted rates. These sales directly fund statewide programming that keeps neighbors warm through the winter. Additionally, recyclable tires not viable for resale will be donated for agricultural use.

The annual event collects tires from around the state to be sold at two area events Saturday, Oct. 25. Event proceeds directly support emergency heating assistance statewide provided by Capstone Community Action, BROC Community Action, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity, and Northeast Kingdom Community Action.

Tires can be donated Thursday and Friday, Oct. 23 and 24:

From 1 to 5 p.m at Stowe Events Field, 80 Weeks Hill, Stowe; Calkins Rock Products, 34 Calkins Drive, Lyndon.

From 2 to 6 p.m. at Vermont Granite Museum, 7 Jones Bros. Way, Barre; Casella Waste Systems, 220 Avenue B, Williston; Casella Construction, 1385 Route 7, Pittsford.

If tires cannot be resold there is a recycling fee for $5 per tire and $10 per truck tire.

Tire sales will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 25, in two locations, Vermont Granite Museum in Barre and Casella Construction in Pittsford.

Fall Harvest Decorating Contest, Oct. 6–18. Local businesses decorate storefronts and windows and compete for your favorites at manchestervermont.com/fall-decorating-contest.

First Annual Harvest Day, from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, on Factory Point Green. Presented by Heritage Family Credit Union in partnership with the Manchester Business Association, the event features live music, games and family-friendly activities, crafts and seasonal treats, community booths, and the annual Pumpkin Carving Contest. Contest prizes donated by local businesses will be awarded across multiple age groups and design categories, winners will be announced following the evening of Harvest Day. For contest details, visit manchestervermont.com/pumpkin-carving-contest.

Rummage sale

RUTLAND — The Grace Congregational UCC Women’s Ministries Fall Rummage Sale will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, and from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 10, at the Fellowship Hall, 8 Court St., Rutland. Enter through the Center Street Office entrance. Parking is available in its West Street lot, handicap accessible. No early birds or vendors for this event.

Help support the Grace Congregational UCC Women’s Ministries biggest fundraiser. Bring your own bag. Fill a bag at a lower price on Friday.

Book sale

RUTLAND — The October Friends of Rutland Free Library Book Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10 and 11, at 10 Court St. in Rutland. Featured are thousands of organized, gently used books, CDs, DVDs and puzzles for all ages, as well as a selection of rare and antique books. All purchases by donation only. Limit of two grocery bags per monthly sale per family. No book dealers. Proceeds support library programs, collections and designated projects.

Elevator working

BENNINGTON — The Bennington Battle Monument elevator is officially back in operation.

Located at 15 Monument Circle, Bennington, the site is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. Tickets are $8 for adults, $2 for children ages 6-14, and free for children under age 6, veterans, active military personnel and their immediate family members.