With the New Year came great news for continued progress at Pittsford Village Farm (PVF).  At the last PVF board meeting of 2024, the board unanimously voted to accept the Rutland County Parent Child Center’s (RCPCC) application to operate an Early Childhood Education center at the PVF Farmhouse, once renovations are complete. After receiving the…

George William Hodulik was born on Feb. 22, 1926, on Walnut Street to parents Justin and Angela Hodulik of Dunellen, New Jersey. He was raised on Walnut Street with his two sisters, Helen and Josephine, and brother, Henry.  George passed away on Sunday, Jan. 12. He is the last of his generation. George attended St.…

Lifelong Rutland City resident Tom Donahue announced his candidacy for the Rutland City Board of Alderman on Jan. 8.  Donahue is a former Alderman and was president of the board before going to work for Mayor Jeff Wennberg as director of community development for the City. Subsequently, Donahue headed the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce…

By Kevin O’Connor/VTDigger Rutland City officials are seeking the resignation of a local school board member who continues to serve after reportedly moving to a nearby town. “The city has found that you do not reside within the city as is required to be eligible to vote within the city and to have a seat…

By Deborah J. Benoit, Extension Master Gardener, University of Vermont It begins in December. By January, seed and plant catalogs will arrive at your mailbox (or email) almost daily. Browsing through their pages provides a welcome escape from the garden-deprived days of winter. These catalogs contain a wealth of information to help grow a successful…

By Karen D. Lorentz Lindsey Vonn was the top female ski racer with 82 World Cup wins when she retired from racing in 2019. She was closing in on Ingemar Stenmark’s 86 wins when her injuries caught up with her. Now at age 40, she has rejoined the U.S. Ski Team after an almost six-year…

Saturday, Jan. 25 at 11 a.m. — Barnard —The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. invites anglers of all ages to participate in its free ice fishing day, a statewide event when fishing licenses are not required to fish on any waterbody open to ice fishing. To mark the occasion, an ice fishing festival will take…

Thursday, Jan. 23, at 6 p.m. — KILLINGTON—The fee is $45.  payable by credit card. Participants limited to 5. Participants can paint their rendition of Vincent van Gogh’s “The Starry Night” at Spa at the Woods under the guidance of local artist Lauren Teton. No prior experience is needed, and all materials are provided. The…

Jan. 23 through Feb. 9 — WHITE RIVER JUNCTION—$20-$45. Shaker Bridge Theatre presents “The Effect” by Lucy Prebble at Briggs Opera House. This thought-provoking drama follows two clinical trial participants whose intense chemistry raises questions about love, science, and human connection. As their relationship deepens, the supervising doctors find themselves at odds over the ethical…

Saturday, Jan. 18, from 10 a.m. —RUTLAND—The Rutland Area NAACP will hold its annual Freedom Fund Brunch at Grace Congregational Church in Rutland. Held over Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, the event celebrates racial and social justice achievements and honors the legacy of Dr. King and the NAACP. This year’s theme, “love,” highlights the…

Saturday, Jan. 18, from 6-9 p.m. — RUTLAND. The Chaffee Art Center invites the community to its 2nd annual Cabaret & Silent Art Auction fundraiser, “Faces in Harmony.” This special evening features live musical entertainment, a silent art auction, wine, and hors d’oeuvres. Performances will include piano, guitar, and vocalists filling the Queen Anne Victorian…

Saturday, Feb. 1 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. — LUDLOW—Runs4Research (R4R), an annual ski and ride fundraiser at Okemo Mountain Resort, returns for its eighth year, benefiting cancer and diabetes research. Founded in 2017 by sisters Cami and Chloe Blount of Ludlow, Vermont, R4R combines the Blount sisters’ love of skiing with a mission to support…

Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 18-19, at 3 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The Woodstock Vermont Film Series continues with a screening of the Academy Award-nominated documentary “The Eternal Memory” at the Billings Farm & Museum Visitor Center Theater. Directed by Maite Alberdi, the film chronicles the love story of Augusto Góngora, a renowned Chilean cultural commentator and television presenter, and his wife,…

The Johnson Recreation Ice Rink started the season early with some cold December weather. It has been operating since the first week of December. The rink continues with its Winter programming on Monday nights, when the Recreation Dept. holds its Double Diamonds hockey practice from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. “This year, the ice is as…

Friday, Jan. 17 at 4:30 p.m. — WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum invites guests to light up their evening with a torchlit snowshoe adventure along the Ottauquechee River.  This leisurely 1-mile trail, illuminated by glowing torches, offers sweeping views of Woodstock, the East End Park, and the historic farmstead. Participants can snowshoe, ski, or stroll under…