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By Marguerite Jill Dye We are beginning to recognize the immense power of Facebook as a forum, and vehicle of propaganda and fake news since learning about Russia’s cyberwarfare and meddling in the U.S. election. Through Russian Facebook and Instagram accounts, 80 million political posts by fictitious organizations were sent to 23 million American voters…

Saturday, Jan. 13—RIPTON—Registration for the 2018 Ladies Nordic Ski Expo is open, and this year organizers are making a pretty significant change of location and will be holding the event at the Rikert Nordic Center in Ripton on Saturday, Jan. 13. The event is the perfect opportunity to meet women with a shared interest in experiencing the…

Saturday, Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—Joel Cage is an award winning veteran singer/songwriter from Boston. Once a member of the internationally acclaimed rock and roll group Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes, Cage has been a performing soloist for the past two decades. Brandon Music welcomes the virtuoso guitarist and impassioned vocalist on Jan. 13 at 7:30…

Saturday, Jan. 13, 3 p.m. & 5 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The eighth annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum will feature the award-winning documentary “I Am Not Your Negro” on Saturday, Jan. 13, at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. in HD projection and surround sound, with complimentary refreshments. All films are open to the public and accessible to people…

Jan. 13-14—KILLINGTON—Killington Art Garage continues it’s weekly workshops this weekend, Jan. 13-14. On Saturday, Jan. 13, there are three workshops. In the first, join for an afternoon of exploding colors and exploration with the weekly Alcohol Inks workshop from 1-2:30 p.m. Alcohol inks are vibrant, playful and lend themselves to abstraction. Come check out this…

Saturday, Jan. 13, 5:45 p.m.—WHITE RIVER JUNCTION—It’s almost time for the Olympics and one of the sports becoming more and more popular is curling. Want to know more about the game and give it a try? The Upper Valley Curling Club will hold a Learn to Curl clinic on Saturday, Jan. 13 at 5:45 p.m.…

Sunday, Jan. 14, 7:30 a.m.—WEST PAWLET—On Sunday, Jan. 14, the West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department will serve a pancake breakfast at the West Pawlet Fire House located at 2806 Vermont Route 153. Breakfast will be served between 7:30 a.m.-11 a.m. The facility is a handicap accessible site. The menu includes pancakes of several varieties including regular, chocolate…

Saturday, Jan. 13—RUTLAND—The Rutland Meals Challenge is seeking volunteers for its annual food packaging event on Saturday, Jan. 13. Volunteers must register in advance to participate. Details are available on the event’s Facebook page: facebook.com/vtmealschallenge. The Rutland Meals Challenge is a ministry of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in partnership with the greater Rutland community. Hundreds…

RUTLAND—PEGTV is inviting the community to join its new monthly group called The Producers’ Group. The goal of the group is to inspire, train, and connect longtime and aspiring producers alike in a fun, encouraging atmosphere. It’s an opportunity for locals to share their work, collaborate on projects and learn from each other. No prior…

Sunday, Jan. 14, 4 p.m.—RUTLAND—“Smile, you’re on Candid Camera!” Over eight different decades, nearly everyone who watches TV can happily relate to that phrase. Now Peter Funt, the show’s host, brings it to life in a laugh-filled show featuring clips, quips and great fun, Sunday, Jan. 14 at 4 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre. The…

Jan. 13-15—WOODSTOCK—Horse-drawn sleigh rides around the Billings Farm, programs, and activities for all ages, plus the award-winning documentary, “A Time for Justice,” will be featured at the Billings Farm & Museum’s Sleigh Ride Weekend on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, Jan. 13, 14, and 15, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Climb aboard the horse-drawn sleigh and enjoy a scenic…

Photo courtesy of Chandler Center for the Arts Left to right: Teddy Abrams, Harrison Hollingsworth, and Gabriel Globus-Hoenich will perform as Sixth Floor Trio, Friday at Chandler. Globus-Hoenich is sitting in for member Johnny Tessier, who is expecting a son. Friday, Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m.—RANDOLPH—Chandler Center for the Arts opens the second half of its…

Saturday, Jan. 13, 11:30 a.m.—RUTLAND—Grace Davy of “Everyday Chef,” a food and cooking education program from Rutland Farm and Food Link that airs on PEG TV, will be hosting a workshop on Saturday, Jan. 13. The workshop, “Breakfast: Fast and Delicious,” will run from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Godnick Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. In…

Saturday, Jan. 13, 10 a.m.—QUECHEE—Celebrate the wildlife of winter at the VINS Nature Center with a fun-filled day of family activities during its Winter Wildlife Celebration, Saturday, Jan. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. In the morning, join knowledgeable educators to explore the exhibits and trails with interactive guided tours and talks. The celebration continues in the…