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By Robin Alberti Over the weekend of March 15-17, Archytas #6933 First Robotics Competition team attended its first meet of the season, bringing home the Spirit Award from New England District Qualifiers in Bedford, New Hampshire. Each year, First Robotics announces the rules/requirements of the current season’s game, including the specifications of the playing field…

Photo courtesy Cobra Gymnastics Eliza Dopkins

Courtesy Killington Resort Festival goers sample beer in the on-snow event, the Vermont Brewers Festival.

Saturday, March 23, 3 p.m.—WOODSTOCK— The ninth annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum will feature the documentary “ Cameraperson ” on Saturday, March 23, at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. in HD projection and surround sound, with complimentary refreshments. Advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended. Kirsten Johnson’s 25 years of experience as a world-class documentary…

Submitted Ed Gerhard

Saturday, March 23, 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON— Rhode Island native Erika Van Pelt will be making a debut appearance at The Foundry, Saturday, March 23. Van Pelt has flourished in the music scene and placed 10th on “American Idol” Season 11. Diving into the music world at the young age of 7, Van Pelt was active in…

Friday, March 22, 7 p.m.—RANDOLPH— Chandler Center for the Arts revived the popular community event known as the Mud Season Variety Show last season after a several-year hiatus and it was so immensely re-enjoyed that it’s happening again. The fun begins at 7 p.m on Friday, March 22 on the main stage. Enjoy talented folks from nine communities…

Saturday & Sunday, March 23-24— Vermont leads the nation by a commanding margin as the top maple producing state. Total U.S. maple syrup production in 2018 was 4.1 million gallons, with Vermont’s contribution accounting for more than 1.9 million of those gallons. In the spirit of friendly competition (‘tis the season of March Madness after…

Saturday & Sunday, March 23-24—POULTNEY— Poultney’s annual Maplefest celebration will be held Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24 all around town. Local sugarhouses will be open both days, and many events will be held on Saturday, including the Maplefest Craft & Food Fair and the annual 5K Fun Run. New events were added this year…

Photo courtesy Karr Group Hayley Jane and the Primates

March 21-23—WALLINGFORD— The Sparkle Barn is pleased to announce An Evening of Provocative Theater March 21, 22, and 23, two one-act plays by Stacy Harshman: “The Portraits of Vivian” and “Ghosting and the Sex Pillow.” Come enjoy a fun, bawdy and thought-provoking evening of theatre directed by Mikki Lane. “The Portraits of Vivian” is a fun romp…

Thursday & Friday, March 21-22—WOODSTOCK— When Vince O’Connell and Kathy Swanson sold their sports clothing business in Northampton, Massachusetts, they retired to Craftsbury Common so they could cross-country ski from November through April. Then they learned filmmaking and have released their first feature, the award-winning “Farmer of the Year.” “Farmer of the Year” will screen…

Thursday, March 21—RUTLAND— Mark your calendars for the 13th annual Soup Bowls for Hunger, being held Thursday, March 21 at the Rutland High School Cafeteria. Enjoy a bowl of soup, crackers, roll, dessert, and beverage and choose a handcrafted bowl to take home. The handcrafted bowls are being made by local school students and professional potters.…

By Marguerite Jill Dye “You’ve reached a new level of healing now, Jill. You’ve entered the mystical realm,” Francisca, my Rosicrucian writer friend, said. She gave me a distant healing last night then added the blessing of a sound night’s sleep. Usually my pain wakes me up, which also awakens my husband Duane. But this…