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Billings Farm & Museum to host forestry program, Feb. 7 

February 4, 2015
Photo courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum Learn how past forestry methods have shaped today, in Billings program. Saturday, Feb. 7 at 3 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — The Ottauquechee Natural Resources Conservation District and the Billings Farm & Museum invite the public to an afternoon forestry program on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 3 - 5 p.m.in the…

Learn to track animals that may be visiting your backyard

February 4, 2015
Saturday, Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Wonder what critters are traveling through your backyard? Come and learn the tracks and signs of many common Vermont mammals. Learn how fast they are moving, their mood, their most recent meals (with scat) and so much more, at a Working Woodlands Workshop, “Animal Tracking,” from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.…

Violinist, Paul Huang performs at The Paramount Theatre’s Passages Series

February 4, 2015
Saturday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Paramount Theatre presents Paul Huang, violinist, the second in the three-part 2014/2015 “Passages at the Paramount” Series, on Saturday Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. The Passages Series is in its seventh season of presenting, in association with Young Concert Artists, (NYC) some of the great emerging soloists…

Woodchuck Festival returns to West Pawlet

February 4, 2015
Saturday, Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. — WEST PAWLET — The 12th annual Woodchuck Festival in West Pawlet will be held Saturday, Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m. A fundraiser event sponsored jointly by the West Pawlet Ladies Auxiliary and the West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department, this annual event is held at Mettawee Community School, 5788…

Fundraiser set for local resident Bruce Oldenburg

February 4, 2015
Sunday, Feb. 8 at 3 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Friends of well-known local resident Bruce Oldenburg will host a benefit on Sunday, Feb. 8 from 3 -  8 p.m. at the Pickle Barrel Nightclub in Killington. A two-time cancer survivor, Mr. Oldenburg is now battling a rare form of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. He has been undergoing chemotherapy since this…

Emmy-award winning actress is keynote speaker at heart event

February 4, 2015
TRACEY CONWAY Photo courtesy of Tracey Conway Sunday, Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. — RUTLAND — Emmy-award winning actress Tracey Conway will be the keynote speaker at “Matters of the Heart,” an event focused on creating awareness and providing education about heart health. The event will be held on Sunday, Feb. 8 from 1 – 4:30…

Pancakes aplenty will be on hand at West Pawlet VFD fundraiser

February 4, 2015
Photo submitted by Janice B. Edwards Left to right: Joey Mullen, Morgan Hosley and Harley Stearns, members of West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department. Sunday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 a.m. — WEST PAWLET — On Sunday, Feb. 8, the West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department sponsors a pancake breakfast charity fundraiser event from 7:30  - 11 a.m. All are…

Rabbi Michael Cohen speaks at Shir Shalom

February 4, 2015
Sunday, Feb. 8 at 9:30 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Rabbi Michael Cohen, Rabbi Emeritus of the Israel Congregation in Manchester Center, was a founding faculty member of The Arava Institute, the premier environmental teaching and research program in the Middle East. He will speak about the Institute’s work and belief that nature knows no political borders on Sunday,…

Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum to reopen in new space

February 4, 2015
Sunday, Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum will reopen to the public at its new location, 11 Center Street in Rutland, on Sunday, Feb. 8 from 1 - 4 p.m. In addition to the new space, the museum will also be expanding the hours it is open to the public. The…

Windsor County Democrats discuss legalization of  marijuana at forum

February 4, 2015
Monday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. — HARTLAND — The Windsor County Democratic Committee will hold its monthly meeting at Damon Hall, Hartland Three Corners on  Monday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. This meeting will be a forum and discussion of legalizing marijuana. There will be two speakers:  advocating legalization will be Matt Simon, New…

Proctor Variety Show invites community to evening of dinner and entertainment

February 4, 2015
Monday, Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. — PROCTOR — The annual Proctor Variety Show and community potluck dinner will be held on Monday, Feb. 9 at Proctor Jr/Sr High School. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. with the show following at 6:45 p.m. Proctor Jr/Sr High School will host this year’s annual Proctor Variety Show and community pot…

BROC offers free networking lunch

February 4, 2015
Thursday, Feb. 12 at 12 p.m. — RUTLAND — Join BROC us for the monthly Lunch Network Business Connection to network, connect, learn and share information that will benefit your small business. Take the opportunity to develop new partnerships and strengthen old relationships, while keeping current on the issues that affect your business today and in the…

PoemTown Randolph seeks entries through February

February 4, 2015
RANDOLPH — PoemTown Randolph organizers are excited to announce a celebration of poetry in Randolph throughout the month of April, National Poetry Month, and are seeking submissions from Vermont poets as the centerpiece of the month-long event. PoemTown Randolph 2015 presents public opportunity for Vermont poets to share their work. In response to last year’s successful inaugural…

Brady Crain welcomes all to be discovered at open mic nights

February 4, 2015
Photo by Robin Alberti Brady Crain, left, accompanies a fellow musician during an open mic night at Liquid Art. By Robin Alberti KILLINGTON — Have you ever had a desire to perform in front of an audience, but the opportunity has never presented itself? Check out open mic at Liquid Art on Wednesday nights from 6-9…

WCW Ski bum Week 5 Photos

February 4, 2015
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