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🌱 Which live music nights are happening in Poultney this week?
You won't want to miss Mean Waltons on the Poultney Patch calendar
Good morning to you Poultney! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which live music nights are happening in Poultney this week?
- Why disc golfers are flocking to Poultney's Lake St. Catherine course
- How ARTober FEST will support Poultney's Stone Valley Arts this month
Also on today's calendar: Taconic Cycling Club Practice and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 71 and low of 65 degrees.
- Friday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 68, low: 46.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 62 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Music And Performance Listings, Sept. 30-Oct. 6, 2026 (mountaintimes.info) — Poultney music lovers have several chances this week to get out, including open mic and themed music nights at Poultney Pub and a bluegrass jam on Oct. 6. The regional listings also spotlight nearby shows, trivia nights, and concerts in Castleton, Rutland, Killington, and beyond, giving you plenty of easy evening options close to home. 
• Poultney state park emerges as top disc golf destination (wcax.com) — Poultney's Lake St. Catherine State Park is drawing growing attention for its 18‑hole disc golf course, the only one in Vermont's state park system. Locals and visitors praise the lakeside setting, mountain views, and expanding amenities, while the course designer works to improve accessibility and finish long-term upgrades that could make this Poultney attraction even more popular.
• Rutland Herald Community News for Oct. 1, 2026 (rutlandherald.com) — Poultney residents can head to Stone Valley Arts on Saturday, Oct. 17, for ARTober FEST, a fundraiser with live music, autumn food, and auctions supporting the local arts hub. The broader roundup also highlights nearby fall festivals, book sales, craft fairs, and family events across Rutland County and the Slate Valley, offering plenty of options for short drives from town.
📸 Around Poultney
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Poultney
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★ Featured events ★
- Mean Waltons →
Poultney Pub, 158 Main Street, Poultney
6:00 pm
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- VT OPen Studio
Stone Valley Arts at Fox Hill, 145 E. Main Street, Poultney - Taconic Cycling Club Practice →
Fairgrounds Trailhead, 131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney
10:00 am - Watercolor Show
Stone Valley Arts at Fox Hill, 145 E. Main Street, Poultney
1:00 pm - VT OPen Studio
Stone Valley Arts at Fox Hill, 145 E. Main Street, Poultney - Fall Bird Walk →
Poultney VT
7:30 am - Soil Sampling Program
Poultney Public Library, 205 Main St. STE 1, Poultney
5:30 pm - Bluegrass Jam →
Poultney Pub, 158 Main Street, Poultney
7:00 pm - Open Mic →
Poultney Pub, 158 Main Street, Poultney
7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
📣 Poultney Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Game: Girls Varsity Soccer
Sharon Academy /Sharon, VT
4:00 pm - Game: Girls 6/7/8 Soccer
West Rutland School Arlington, VT
4:30 pm - Game: Boys 6/7/8 Soccer
West Rutland School Arlington, VT
5:30 pm
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Deli Clerk in Fair Haven. Apply here.
- Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Rutland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Poultney here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fair Haven
- Fair Haven History Comes To Life During West Street Cemetery Tour (mountaintimes.info)
- Wasps explode for six goals against Slaters (rutlandherald.com)
- Slate Valley School Board moves to deny ransom be paid in cyberattack (rutlandherald.com)
West Rutland
- Rebels are gracious hosts at their first cro... (commonsnews.org)
Rutland
- Vermont announces funding of Essex, Rutland bike paths (mychamplainvalley.com)
Ok Poultney! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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