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First Friday Open Mic benefits Alzheimer’s Association
February 4, 2015
Friday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. — CHITTENDEN — The Wildwood First Friday Open Mic continues at the Church of the Wildwood, 347 Holden Rd. in Chittenden, on Friday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy some of Central Vermont’s most creative talent performing at this popular community event. A portion of…
“The Lego Movie” comes to Ludlow
February 4, 2015
Saturday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. — LUDLOW — The next FOLA movie at the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium will be “The Lego Movie” on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. “The Lego Movie” is a 2014 computer animated adventure comedy film directed and co-written by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, and featuring the voices of Chris…
Reveal your inner goddess in Rutland Rec workshop
February 4, 2015
Saturday, Feb. 7 — RUTLAND — Reveal your inner goddess with Rutland Recreation Department in a new workshop Feb. 7 through March 7 (no class on Feb. 14). In four sessions, explore what “Goddess” means to each of us, how we exemplify that state and then create an outfit that expresses who our inner goddess is, to…
Rid winter blues at Christian school auction and dance
February 4, 2015
Saturday, Feb. 7 — RUTLAND — The Annual Spark Your Winter Blues Auction and Dance will be held at the Holiday Inn in Rutland on Feb. 7. This adult event has been a great success in helping both Christ The King School and Mount Saint Joseph Academy with their respective fundraising. The night will feature a basket auction, a silent auction, of a variety…
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…