Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 5-6—KILLINGTON—Join Killington Resort for the Newschoolers Tell a Friend Tour, a traveling freeskiing demo tour that focuses on fun and eating pizza. Ski with Andy Parry and the Tell a Friend Tour (TAFT) crew in the Killington Parks. Guest skiers include LJ Strenio, Khai Krepella, Charlie Dayton, Sawyer Sellingham and Kevin “Tweak” Merchant. On…

Sunday, Jan. 6, 4 p.m.—BOMOSEEN— Lake Bomoseen Lodge hosts the next Science Pub, Sunday, Jan. 6 at 4 p.m. Join your curious friends and neighbors at this free event to hear Assistant Professor Gregory Engel of Castleton University explore this puzzle: Why can some people safely use opioids or drink alcohol while others become quickly addicted? The answer…

Thursday, Jan. 3, 5 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Pico Mountain welcomes the return of the Thursday Fun Race Series. Put together a team or sign up individually for the opportunity to challenge yourself and your friends for a fun slalom race series. The registration party will be Thursday, Jan. 3 at Moguls Sports Pub on Killington Road. The cost…

Vermont dairy farmers could see much needed relief in the 2018 Farm Bill. With the signing of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, more improvements have been made to the renamed Margin Protection Program, now called the Dairy Margin Coverage program. “Farmers should look at this new program closely.  The early signs indicate it could…

Sunday and Monday, Jan. 6-7—RUTLAND—Rutland Youth Theatre is excited to announce its open auditions for “Tales from Japan,” an original show written by Skyler Ambrose, RYT alumna, and produced by Saskia Hagen Groom. From an ogre-slaying child, to the man (and a rabbit!) on the moon and a shape-shifting raccoon, this show will whisk the…

Saturday, Jan. 5, 7:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Hosts Edda Belle Undies and Anita Cocktail are back for the second of four themed evenings of drag queen performances at Merchants Hall. On Saturday, Jan. 5, the theme is Gods and Goddesses, an evening of self expression. Enchanting performers will entertain the audience with drag routines, audience games, special performances,…

RUTLAND—The 12th annual Mentor Bowl takes place on Jan. 26 at Rutland Bowlerama. This fun-filled afternoon offers a much-needed outlet for those that feel “winter housebound.”  The Mentor Bowl is one of only two fun(d)raisers hosted by The Mentor Connector. It brings in over 300 enthusiastic supporters including community partners, mentor matches, and families.  Grab up to four people to…

Thursday, Jan. 3, 7 p.m.—RANDOLPH—A special gathering of world-class bluegrass, old-time, Americana, jazz, and new acoustic musicians will share their original compositions – and many traditional tunes – with the public at Chandler’s Upper Gallery in Randolph on Thursday, Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. The performers will include banjoist Ben Krakauer, mandolinist Joe K. Walsh, guitarist Grant…

Jan. 7-11—KILLINGTON—Calling all college students! You worked hard all semester, now it’s time to blow off a little steam at the Beast. Killington College Week is filled with loads of activities both on and off the hill. In addition to parties and events talking place day and night, students will receive discounts at restaurants, nightclubs and retail…

Thursday, Jan. 3, 1:15 p.m.—CASTLETON—A beginner tai chi class will be held on Thursdays at 1:15 p.m. at the Castleton Community Center. This will be the short form of sun style tai chi which is evidenced-based in both falls prevention and arthritis. Tai chi routines are safe, easy to learn and suitable for every fitness…

Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 5-6—WOODSTOCK—The story of the Three Wise Men bringing gifts to the baby Jesus is an integral part of the Christmas season. Italian-American composer and librettist Gian Carlo Menotti found inspiration in the tale and created the classic Christmas opera “Amahl and the Night Visitors” in 1951. The opera will be performed at…

Thursday, Jan. 3, 9 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Burlington-based American rock band Gang of Thieves is hitting the stage at the Pickle Barrel Nightclub in Killington on Jan. 3 at 9 p.m. Start the new year off right by jamming all night long to funky riffs, catchy melodies and energy that puts the room into full-throttle mode. This show is…

By Elizabeth Gribkoff/VTDigger Customers of Vermont’s largest electrical utility will see a slight rate decrease on their bills for the first nine months of next year. The rate case drew an unusual amount of public scrutiny last month due to an anonymous letter, and subsequent public comment from a former senior official, claiming that the state…

Dear Editor, To the legislators, first, thank you all for your willingness to serve your constituents and all Vermonters. You are appreciated by most of us. But please remember, you serve both the special wants and needs of your constitution, and, of all Vermonters, whose needs sometimes differ. Foster the balance. The bill-drafting process is…

Dear Editor, Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging would like to thank the many individuals and organizations throughout our service area, who, in recent months, have generously coordinated and contributed to a range of charitable initiatives benefiting the clients of SVCOA. In November, Rutland Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1122, the Salvation Army of Rutland, Elks…