March 21 — MENDON — Pico Mountain loves its pass holders. So much, in fact, that its throwing a big old party and offering specials. Season pass holders are invited to the season ending party on Saturday, March 21 for “My Pico, My Spring Celebration,” including a complimentary barbecue exclusively for loyal pass holders from 11 a.m.…

Friday, March 20 at 9 a.m. — POULTNEY — 3SquaresVT is a nutrition program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture that boosts your food budget to help you stay healthy and independent. If you are over 65 or receive SSI and have a checking or savings account, you do not have to get a swipe card. Instead,…

Friday, March 20 at 1:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — The 40th Army Band’s Liberty Belles woodwind quintet will be performing at The Gables at East Mountain on Friday, March 20 at 1:30 p.m. The program will feature a variety of musical styles including classical, marches, cinema and ragtime. The presentation is free and open to the public.…

Saturday, March 21 at 8 a.m. — POULTNEY — Bunny footprints have been recently sighted in the snow around Poultney. If your family is looking for an affordable outing to welcome in Easter, head to the annual Breakfast with Bunny Saturday, March 21 from 8-11 a.m. at the Methodist Church on Main Street, Poultney. Since the 1980's…

Win him (or her) and get a date Sunday, March 22 at 8 p.m. — KILLINGTON — The Foundry would like to invite the wonderful women of Killington and the surrounding areas to join in the ultimate ladies' night out which will include this year's Killington Bachelor Auction on Sunday, March 22 at 8 p.m. It's a…

March 21-22 — POULTNEY, MIDDLEBURY — Now in their 11th season, the Champlain Philharmonic will take the stage on Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Ackley Hall of Green Mountain College in Poultney and Sunday, March 22 at 4 p.m. at the Town Hall Theater in Middlebury under the baton of music director, Paul Gambill. Sadly…

APRIL 7-8 — RUTLAND — Whether offering a farm stay experience, farm stand, pick-your-own operation or barn tours for groups, many Vermont farms are turning to agritourism, education and direct sales to supplement their farm income and increase profits. On April 7-8, farmers, agricultural service providers, educators and others interested in exploring agritourism opportunities are invited to…

RUTLAND — Rutland Area VNA & Hospice (RAVNAH) will offer a free eight-week hospice volunteer training course for individuals who wish to become hospice and palliative care volunteers in the Rutland County, Dorset and Rupert areas. There will be eight three-hour sessions beginning in late March that will meet two times a week on Thursday afternoons…

Cal Garrison (a.k.a Mother of the Skye) writes weekly horoscopes for The Mountain Times. If you would like an emailed notification sent to you weekly, sign up for the newsletter, below.         Horoscopes for March 12 - March 18, 2015 Aries March 21 - April 20 All of who you are getting ready…

Dear Members, Thank you to those that came out and voted on Town Meeting Day. I would like to congratulate Chris Bianchi on his re-election and thank voters for passing the budget. Your votes helped ensure that we have a Selectboard and a plan that supports that mission of the KPAA and the best interests…

Wednesday, March 25 at 6 p.m. — CAVENDISH — The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association will hold another lecture in their Walk and Talk Series of nature and conservation presentations on Wednesday, March 25 at 6 p.m. with Kelly Stettner of the Black River Action Team and Kenneth Cox, a fisheries biologist with the Vermont Department of…

Tuesday, March 24 at 11:30 a.m. — POULTNEY — Green Mountain College holds its 2015 Annual Spring Career Fair on Tuesday, March 24 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in Withey Hall Lobby. Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with passionate, dedicated students and alumni. As always, the fair will have a strong emphasis on outdoor…

RUTLAND — The 52nd annual Loyalty Day Parade will kick off an early summer on Sunday, May 3, 2015 in Rutland. The parade is sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #648. Chairman George Bates and his committee are well underway to bring Rutland a great parade. Individuals or groups interested in being a part…

Wednesday, March 25 at 11 a.m.  —LUDLOW — Black River Good Neighbor Services, Inc. and Berkshire Bank have partnered to offer a free interactive learning session on managing personal finances. The class will be held on Wednesday, March 25 at 11 a.m. at the Fletcher Memorial Library in Ludlow. The course will cover a variety of…