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Rutland, Vermont Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Rutland! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Rutlandās new Catalyst Fund could reshape downtown investment
- When Hollywood faces turned a quiet Rutland ranch into a dream set
- How new funding will reshape Mission Farmās trails near Killington.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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š° News we're reading
1. New city-wide fund in Rutland hopes to attract new investors for city projects (wptz.com) ā Rutland officials have launched the new Rutland Catalyst Fund, Vermontās first city-wide Opportunity Zone fund, to steer private investment into multiple local projects, including the planned downtown hotel. With enhanced tax benefits for rural zones, leaders hope this tool will attract fresh investors and close funding gaps for key developments around the city. 
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2. āFertile Period' In Rutland City 25 Years Ago Served As Backdrop For Photographer's Surreal Scenes Of Suburban Life (mountaintimes.info) ā Rutland homes, streets, and even the fire department played starring roles in photographer Gregory Crewdsonās acclaimed early-2000s shoots with actors like Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore. Locals and filmmakers recall that āfertile periodā when Edgewood Studios and Rutlandās varied scenery helped put the cityās everyday backdrops into major magazines and museum collections. Ā Ā Ā
3. Mission Farm Receives Federal Grant For Trail Repairs (mountaintimes.info) ā Trail users from Rutland and nearby towns will see improvements at Mission Farm in Killington, where a federal grant is funding repairs to rain-damaged paths and erosion along the Ottauquechee River. Working with Rutland County foresters and state environmental staff, the property plans new trail beds, drainage features, and a small bridge to keep its popular loop and mountain trails accessible year-round. Ā Ā Ā
4. Rutland Barracks / Recklessly Endangering Another Person (blogspot.com) ā Vermont State Police from the Rutland Barracks say a Mount Holly man is accused of firing a shotgun over a FedEx truck during a delivery, leading to a reckless endangerment charge. Heās been cited to appear in Rutland County Superior Court on August 31, giving local residents a clear timeline for the caseās next step. Ā Ā Ā
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Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce West Rutland American Legion Post 87 871 Pleasant Street West Rutland, VT
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Big Screen Blockbusters: Mean Girls
Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce The Paramount Theatre 30 Center Street Rutland, VT 05701
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Not Your Mama's Book Club
Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce The place is to be determined....and so is the first book. Do you have any recommendations?! Can't wait to see everyone! 3114 US Route 7, Pittsford, VT, United States, Vermont
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World Breastfeeding Week Celebration
Rutland Free Library at RFL , 10 Court St , Rutland , VT, 05701
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Yoga for Littles
Rutland Free Library Fox Room , 10 Court St , Rutland , VT, 057
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Noon Group ā
Rutland Free Library Fox Room , 10 Court St , Rutland , VT, 057
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The Wonderful World of Mosaics Camp
Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Chaffee Art Center 16 S Main St, Rutland, VT 05701
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Free Friday Classics on the Big Screen: The 39 Steps (1935)
Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce The Paramount Theatre 30 Center Street Rutland, VT 05701
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Friday Night Live ā
Rutland Downtown Historic District, 68 Merchants Row, Rutland
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Free Shred Days - Vermont Federal Credit Union (Rutland) ā
Credit Union of Vermont: A Division of Vermont Federal Credit Union, 2 S Main St, Rutland
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The Art of Collage & Printmaking ā
Chaffee Art Center, 16 S Main St, Rutland
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Otter Valley Boys Varsity Soccer @ Proctor ā
Proctor High School, 4 Park St, Proctor
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