Traffic was blocked for two hours on Route 4 in Killington due to a head-on collision after a car collided with a  tractor trailer around 4:30 p.m.on Jan. 13  Police said Joseph Ceccacci of Killington was traveling west on Route in the passing lane near Winterberry Road in a 2005 Dodge Ram pickup. Witnesses report…

Saturday, Jan. 14 at 8:30 a.m.—RUTLAND—Winter Regulars and Rarities birding trip will be hosted by Rutland County Audubon.  Search out winter visitors such as rough-legged hawks, snow buntings and winter ducks. Meet at Otter Valley Union High School at 8:30 a.m.  Dress for the weather and bring lunch.  Alternate date in case of bad weather…

Sunday, Jan. 15, at 2 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN— The Fair Haven Historical Society will host a visit from Polly Seddon Allen on Sunday at 2 p.m. The event will be held at the American Legion Post 49 on South Main Street in Fair Haven.  Ms. Allen will present her research and findings and give an overview…

Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 14-15 at 3 p.m.—Woodstock—Directors Miller and Pollard explore the enduring legacy of tennis legend and humanitarian Arthur Ashe in “Citizen Ashe,” an elegant and poignant feature documentary. The film charts Ashe’s personal evolution from Grand Slam champion to global activist against a tumultuous backdrop that included the civil rights movement, South African…

Sunday, Jan. 15 at 2 p.m.—VIRTUAL—The Chittenden Country Historical Society (CCHS) and the Ethan Homestead Museum will present an eye-opening and inspiring talk to be given by Vera Longtoe Sheehan, a member of the Elnu Abenaki Tribe, titled “Abenaki Erasure, Eugenics and Ethnocide.”  Regional Indigenous culture began long before the Green Mount State was named,…

Sunday, Jan. 15 at 12:55 p.m.—RUTLAND—Umberto Giordano’s exhilarating drama returns to the Met repertory for the first time in 25 years. Packed with memorable melodies, showstopping arias, and explosive confrontations, "Fedora" requires a cast of thrilling voices to take flight, and the Met’s new production promises to deliver. Soprano Sonya Yoncheva, one of today’s most…

Sunday, Jan. 15, at 2 p.m.—LUDLOW—Last May composer-pianist David Feurzeig embarked on "Play Every Town:" 252 free concerts in each of Vermont’s 252 towns to combat climate change through the power of community and music. With this project, he will become the first musician to perform in every Vermont municipality.  On Sunday, he’ll play his…

The Ledgewood Yurt is back for 2023, serving an upscale, slopeside lunch, just off the Northbrook Trail at Killington Resort.  It is among the resort’s most distinctive dining experiences, open from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Friday through Sunday and peak days this season. For more info visit killington.com.

By Deborah J. Benoit Editor’s note: Deborah J. Benoit is a UVM Extension master gardener from North Adams, Massachusetts, who is part of the Bennington County Chapter.  Terrariums are miniature gardens in lidded, clear-glass containers. Their closed environment requires little care and only occasional maintenance.  The container can be a jar, a glass globe or…

By Karen D. Lorentz Every once in a while, you meet someone who was destined to work in the ski industry. That was the case in spades for Killington Snowmaking Manager Greg Gleason.  Because he grew up directly across the street from Song Mountain, in Tully, New York, he had a view of the snowmakers…

Friday, Jan. 13 at 4 p.m.—KILLINGTON—All are cordially invited to the Killington Grand Hotel Oscar Ballroom for a cocktail party to benefit the Snow Angel Foundation. At this free event, you’ll hear the Johnson family’s personal story about on-mountain safety awareness and how NSAA is working to make the slopes safer for all. The event begins at 4 p.m. with…

Friday, Jan. 13 at 5 p.m.—RUTLAND—Members of the Chaffee Art Center believe art has the power to transform lives and communities. Its upcoming exhibit from Jan. 13 to March 3, 2023 will display Black artists work. The opening reception is Friday, Jan. 13 from 5-7 p.m.  There is no charge for admittance. A donation would be…

Saturday, Jan. 14 at 8 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Paramount presents Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular, a smash hit multi-media laser and light show featuring the recordings of Pink Floyd. Laser Spectacular carries listeners away on a mind-expanding journey, driven by cutting-edge effects, high-powered lasers, and large screen video projection, all choreographed to the masterful soundtrack of Pink Floyd.…

Friday, Jan. 13, at 4:30 p.m. —WOODSTOCK— Walk, snowshoe or ski around the Billings Farm loop by torchlight after-hours this Friday. Meet National Park Rangers from the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park and Billings Farm educators, and learn about the land and its history. Warm up at the firepits with complimentary s’mores, hot cocoa, and coffee.…

Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m.—WALLINGFORD—Wallingford Town Hall Concert Series will present Gypsy Reel. Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. Gypsy Reel is known for playing high energy stirring music rooted in the Celtic tradition, but garnered from the whole world. Based locally but performing worldwide, their music is an exciting synthesis of world rhythms…