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Horoscopes for February 14th – February 20th, 2018

February 21, 2018
Cal Garrison (a.k.a Mother of the Skye) writes weekly horoscopes for The Mountain Times. If you would like an emailed notification sent to you weekly, sign up for the newsletter, below. Want to hear more from Mother of the Skye? Check out Mother's Celestial Inspirations for a deeper look into this weeks horoscopes Mother of the Skye…

Waking up to it is no easy chore

February 21, 2018
By Cal Garrison, a.k.a. Mother of the Skye This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under the light of an Aries Moon, in the aftermath of last week’s eclipse. I am willing to bet that many things have been shaken and stirred since the last time we spoke. At the moment I am less concerned with…

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This was the week that was

February 16, 2018
There is a magic that happens when everything goes right, and everything is going right. Not only has the snow been phenomenal, but this has been straight up one of the best, most important weeks of my adult life. And counter to my usual, this is not a week that was important because of bad…

The wonder of nature à la Rachel Carson

February 15, 2018
By Marguerite Jill Dye “Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts . . . there is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature – the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after the winter,” wrote Rachel Carson. It’s hard…

Vermont Flurry on schedule to begin carving, Feb. 16

February 15, 2018
Friday-Sunday, Feb. 16-18—WOODSTOCK— Pentangle Arts and ArtisTree Community Arts Center jointly present the Vermont Flurry: Woodstock Snow Sculpture Festival currently scheduled for President’s Day weekend, Feb. 16-18. The sculptures will come to life on the Village Green in Woodstock. Please note: This event is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled on short notice.0 Over President’s Day weekend,…

Join the Great Backyard Bird Count with area establishments

February 15, 2018
Feb. 16-19—Rutland County Audubon invites you to participate for at least 15 minutes on one or more days of the Great Backyard Bird Count, Feb. 16-19. Count from any location, anywhere in the world, for at least the minimum time slots of 15 minutes each, or as long as is wished! This is the perfect birdwatching citizen science…

Sleigh Ride Weeks featured at Billings Farm & Museum

February 15, 2018
Feb. 10-25—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum’s Sleigh Ride Weeks are scheduled for Feb. 10-25, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and will feature horse-drawn sleigh rides, tours of the dairy farm and farmhouse, and a variety of family-centered activities each day. Climb aboard the Billings Farm sleigh for a ride through the frosty farm fields; sample a cookie and enjoy a…

Barn Opera set to perform Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” in Brandon

February 15, 2018
Saturday, Feb. 17, 7 p.m.—BRANDON—As a new exciting offering from the Compass Music and Arts Foundation, Barn Opera is ecstatic to announce its arrival and assimilation into the already incredibly rich cultural fabric of Vermont. Barn Opera will be making its debut by presenting Puccini’s timeless and tragically romantic “ Madama Butterfly ” in the…

Naked and cooking, “Chefs!” takes to Paramount stage

February 15, 2018
Friday, Feb. 16, 8 p.m.—RUTLAND—Feast your eyes on “Chefs!” at the Paramount Theatre for a girls-night-out on Friday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. These hilarious (and delicious) hunks give audiences a peek behind the apron as they slice, dice, and spice things up in the kitchen through a series of escalating culinary challenges where the…

VINS welcomes families to seek owls

February 15, 2018
Friday, Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m.—QUECHEE—Vermont Institute of Natural Science welcomes all to its annual Family Owl Prowl, Friday, Feb. 16, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Discover “Hooo’s” out there making raucous noises in the nighttime forest and learn about the secret life of one of New England’s most elusive nocturnal residents. Weather permitting, visitors will explore this…

Demo splitboards at Pico Hiko Splitfest

February 15, 2018
Friday, Feb. 16, 9 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Interested in splitboarding? Looking for a perfect match? From first-timers to seasoned split vets, organizers of Pico Hiko Splitfest want to help find the ideal setup. Catch the event at Pico Mountain on Friday, Feb. 16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jones Snowboards, Never Summer Industries, Rome Snowboards and Burton Snowboards are providing complete splitboard demos, with…

Lausanne Allen calls at Tinmouth Contra Dance

February 15, 2018
Friday, Feb. 16, 8 p.m.—TINMOUTH—Bring friends and family to the Tinmouth Contra Dance at the Tinmouth Community Center, and dance to the splendid tunes of The Cold River Band with Lausanne Allen calling on Friday, Feb. 16 from 8-11 p.m. All dances are taught, and guests do not need a partner. Beginners should come right at 8 p.m. for…

Fair Haven Free Library features craft program with local artist

February 15, 2018
Saturday, Feb. 17, 9 a.m.—FAIR HAVEN—The Friends of the Fair Haven Free Library invite community members to come make a bowl from coiled magazine paper with local artist Caren Helm. The program will take place on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 9 a.m. until noon in the library. This craft originated with the women of Vietnam…