By DJ Dave Fresh off an incredible pond skimming event, Killington Resort has another big party this weekend combined with an awesome concert. This Saturday, April 21, the Roaring Brook Umbrella Bar will be hosting the season pass holder party with a free barbecue from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Right on the snow in front of…

Courtesy Pentangle Arts Michael Viruet portrays Berger, one of the lead roles in “Hair,” being performed by Pentangle Arts in the play’s 50th anniversary year.

Courtesy VINS Ice has a detrimental effect on the forest. Through experimentation, researchers are finding out just how bad it can be.

Courtesy VINS Learn to preserve and protect the earth at VINS during its Earth Day celebration, April 21-22.

Courtesy FOLA Dustin Hoffman stars as Benjamin Braddock in the 1967 film, “The Graduate.”

By Jon Holloway Danika & The Jeb

Courtesy CCCA Ticks of various types are prevalent in the area. Learn about them and how to deal with their emerging presence in our area.

Tuesday, April 24, 9:30 a.m.—RUTLAND— Come celebrate! On Tuesday, April 24, BROC Community Action and Same Sun of Vermont will host an Earth Day event celebrating the completion of the largest rooftop solar array in downtown Rutland. Join the celebration at 45 Union St., Rutland from 9:30-11 a.m. The collaboration with Same Sun, USDA Vermont Rural Development…

KILLINGTON— The League of Vermont Writers (LVW) is hosting The Road to Publication, a day-long meeting on April 28 that will help writers to get their novel or non-fiction book published. The meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Summit Lodge, 200 Summit Road, Killington. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. Registration includes lunch. The cost is $49 for…

Wednesday, April 25, 6 p.m.—KILLINGTON— Renowned pianist and entertainer Frank Chase returns to Killington for a special two-night “Ol Fahts’ Party” at The Foundry on Wednesday and Thursday, April 25-26.  Chase will be joined on stage by Rutland radio personality and musician Terry Jaye, and will be performing his signature repertoire of jazz, boogie-woogie, blues…

Monday, April 23, 6 p.m.—KILLINGTON— Ready for softball? The Killington Softball League is starting to prepare for the upcoming spring/summer season – we’re just waiting on spring. If you’re interested in forming a team, playing on a team or you ran a team last year, head to Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Road in Killington on Monday, April…

Wednesday, April 25, 6 p.m.—RUTLAND— Community College of Vermont (CCV)-Rutland will host an information night on Wednesday, April 25 from 6-7:30 p.m. to discuss ways to save money on a college degree. Topics covered will include early college and dual enrollment opportunities for high school students, as well as direct admissions and other programs. Pizza…

Courtesy Castleton U “After Midnight” is part of Wendy Copp’s exhibit at Christine Price Gallery at Castleton University.

Courtesy Phoenix Books Rutland B. Amore

Saturday, April 21, 1 p.m.—RUTLAND— 350Vermont and In Tandem Arts are hosting ClimateAct: A Participatory Play Reading in Rutland on Saturday, April 21 at 77 Gallery, 77 Grove St., Rutland. The event is a theater workshop and forum for dialogue in tandem with a participatory reading of short plays. Actors will choose from dramatic, experimental,…