[dflip id="248843" ][/dflip] Mountain Times -Volume 52, Number 17, April 24-20, 2024

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="194740" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=".vc_custom_1582852508329{margin-top: 40px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_raw_html]JTNDc3BhbiUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyaWNvbmlmeSUyMiUyMGRhdGEtaWNvbiUzRCUyMm1kaS16b2RpYWMtYXJpZXMlMjIlMjBkYXRhLWlubGluZSUzRCUyMmZhbHNlJTIyJTNFJTNDJTJGc3BhbiUzRQ==[/vc_raw_html][vc_custom_heading text="Aries" font_container="tag:h2|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1713980935180{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"] March 21 - April 20 The chance to do what you’ve only dreamt of arrives this week and through until April’s conclusion. Whether it’s an issue of confidence or an issue of finance, take a risk. That said, don’t forget to…

I am pretty sure she was a little disappointed when I turned into the Kent Pond parking lot. Can someone really get excited about the 100 acre pond that you pass by all year long on the way to the resort or to work? It is definitely not expected when someone says “Will you take…

When I was in college, my friends and I decided to vacation to Florida during spring break week. One of the guy’s parents lived near Ft. Lauderdale, so we made a plan to drive down in one 24-hour stretch, hang out for a few days, and then drive back. MTV was at its apex at…

By Barry J. Wicklow For nearly 15 years, I have been exploring the headwaters of a river near my home. The entire drainage area, encompassing all the streams, rainfall, and snowmelt that pass into a single river, is called a watershed. Within each watershed, a system of rivers and streams forms a network, in which…

Building a Killington Dream Lodge, Part 10 As the ski house we were building in Killington grew, I did, too, from age 7 on up. I entered adolescence and continued helping with various tasks. My latest assignment was pretty exciting compared to repairing our tar paper roof. I climbed a ladder to the top of…

The Earth is beautiful, That should never change, The earth is natural, And it should stay that way. Magical and wild, The earth has always been, Sunning and gorgeous, It should always be. But our earth is slowly losing, What is used to be, Temperatures are rising, Making ice melt at sea. Forests are dying,…

As the dust begins to settle upon the chaos that April has been, thus far, don’t be fooled into thinking the storm is over. While the skies are quiet comparatively to what they’ve been, this is simply a chance to calm down, regroup and refocus. In times of war (real or metaphorical), in times of…

Friday, April 26-Sunday, April 28—RUTLAND—The Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash hit, "Little Shop of Horrors" has thrilled theatre goers for over 30 years is coming to the Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney’s "The Little Mermaid," "Beauty And The Beast," and "Aladdin") are the creative geniuses behind what has…

Saturday, April 27—WHITE RIVER JUNCTION—Chile chefs; try your luck at the Great Chili Cook-Off at Main Street Museum , 58 Bridge St., White River Junction. Starting at 5 p.m., contestants will gather with 1 full crock pot at the museum and the  judges will taste and choose to decide who the bsest chili-chef is. Prizes…

Courtesy hpcvt.org. The Homeless Prevention Center is launching its 25th annual Spring Sprockets & Walk-Its event at Pine Hill Park in Rutland. Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m.—RUTLAND— Most days the Homeless Prevention Center (HPC) is focused on getting people indoors and keeping them in housing, but Saturday, May 4 that’s being flipped as the…

Saturday, April 27 at 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—The baby farm animal celebration at Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Road, Woodstock  is an event that provides fun, education, and the opportunity to meet the animals up close. Jersey calves, piglets, and turkey poults will be available to see  firsthand. Special farm visitors, including bunnies, chicks, and…

Saturday, April 27 at 3 p.m. —KILLINGTON—Deck ed out Days will be held at the base of the Superstar trail on the Michelob Ultra Deck, which has become synonymous with spring skiing, offering some of the best sights and vibes on the mountain. Whether you're enjoying the spectacle of skiers and riders mastering the bumps…

All-ages dance and community potluck Friday, April 26 at 6 p.m.—BARNARD—The last BarnArts Community Contra Dance of the season will be held at the Barnard Town Hall with a potluck beginning at 6 p.m. and dancing will go from 6:30-9 p.m. Participants should bring a dish to share with neighbors and friends to contribute to…

Saturday, April 27 at 6 p.m.—LUDLOW—The Ludlow Rotary Club's 66th annual Penny Sale returns to the Ludlow Elementary School’s Gymnasium, 45 Main St, Ludlow. This traditional event, one of the largest fundraisers undertaken by the Ludlow Rotary Club, supports college scholarships for area high school students residing in Cavendish, Ludlow, Plymouth, and Mt. Holly. Additionally,…