Courtesy of The Nature Museum Martens, once considered extinct in Vermont, have been sighted in the state again.

Courtesy of CCCA An owl sits patiently perched in a tree. His markings make him blend well with nature.

Courtesy of SVM “Vector Figure” by Madison Taylor will be on display at Slate Valley Museum’s student art show, opening Feb. 2. Friday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m.—GRANVILLE, N.Y.— The Slate Valley Museum will host the third annual Artists of the Slate Valley, a student art show with works inspired by slate and living in the…

Copyright Johan Persson Geraldine Fitzgerald, left, portrays Solange LaFitte and Sarah Marie Maxwell, right, stars as Young Solange, in “Follies.”

Courtesy of Jay Luebke This “Mystery Woodchuck” was present during the first annual Woodchuck Festival in 2004. Have you seen him? Organizers are requesting his presence again this year. Saturday, Feb. 3, 10 a.m.—WEST PAWLET— West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department invites the “Mystery Woodchuck” from the first annual Woodchuck Festival held in 2004 to return as…

Courtesy of Phoenix Books Rutland “Fantastic Beasts” is the highlight of the evening at Harry Potter Book Night on Thursday, celebrated worldwide, and locally at Phoenix Books Rutland. Thursday, Feb. 1, 6 p.m.—RUTLAND— Harry Potter Book Night is coming to Phoenix Books Rutland on Thursday, Feb. 1! Guests will see the fourth annual Harry Potter Book Night celebrated throughout the…

Courtesy of Paramount Theatre The Capitol Steps feature satirical comedy about current politics. Bernie Sanders-, and Donald Trump-portrayers are sure to garner a laugh. Friday, Feb. 2, 8 p.m.—RUTLAND— Returning to the Paramount Theatre with some fresh comedy, the Capitol Steps bring the latest tour, “Orange is the New Barack,” to audiences in Rutland Friday,…

Courtesy of Rutland County Relay for Life Teams wear matching shirts during the Rutland County Relay for Life event, sponsored by the American Cancer Society.

Courtesy of Rotary Club of Chester ROB MIKKELSEN Thursday, Feb. 1, 5:15 p.m.—CHESTER— The Rotary Club of Chester is pleased to announce that its First Thursday speaker on Feb. 1 will be Rob Mikkelsen, retired FAA air traffic controller and manager. The event will be held at the Fullerton Inn. Mikkelsen will explain the basics of air traffic control from…

Tuesday, Feb. 6, 4 p.m.—WOODSTOCK— Children’s illustrator Christine Mix will lead a fun winter workshop at Norman Williams Public Library on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 4 p.m. Kids and adults will have an opportunity to warm up their hearts and make their own Valentine’s cards and bookmarks with Mix. Create valentines to share with family and…

Saturday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m.—LUDLOW— FOLA (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium) turns back the movie clock to 1959 on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. in the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium when it screens the romantic comedy, “Pillow Talk.” “Pillow Talk” is a 1959 Eastman-color romantic comedy film in CinemaScope directed by Michael Gordon. It features Rock Hudson,…

Wednesday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND— Federal District Judge William K. Sessions III will discuss the First Amendment in the context of historical cases in a talk at Trinity Church of Rutland on Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. His talk, “The First Amendment in Action,” is part of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays lecture series and is free and open to…

Thursday & Friday, Feb. 1-2—FAIR HAVEN— Fair Haven Union High School will once again be joining in the fight against cancer by sponsoring Coaches vs. Cancer games. This year they will be competitors on the court with Otter Valley, but they are working together off the court to beat cancer. The public is invited to attend the…

Saturday, Feb. 3, 5:45 p.m.—WHITE RIVER JUNCTION— The Winter Olympics begin on Feb. 8, and there will be plenty of curling action to watch on TV. Experience the sport firsthand and appreciate it more when watching! The Upper Valley Curling Club will host a Learn to Curl Clinic on Saturday, Feb. 3, 5-8 p.m. at…

Courtesy of Dave Hoffenberg TURKUAZ By DJ Dave Hoffenberg Turkuaz makes its Killington debut Thursday night at the Pickle Barrel nightclub. I’m really looking forward to this show. A few weeks ago when I interviewed Rob Somerville of Kung Fu, he spoke very highly of them. That — and the songs I’ve heard online — make…