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Okemo’s Jackson Gore Summer Music Series returns

June 7, 2017
Friday, June 9, 5 p.m.—LUDLOW—Okemo Mountain Resort kicks off summer with the return of the Jackson Gore Summer Music Series. Named a 2015 “Best of New England” editor’s pick by Yankee magazine, the Jackson Gore Summer Music Series features free concerts scheduled from 6-9 p.m. most Friday nights throughout the summer. Kicking off the summer music…

Outdoor yoga offered at SVM

June 7, 2017
Thursday, June 8, 6 p.m.—Granville, N.Y.—Slate Valley Museum is excited to partner with Studio G Yoga owner Nicole Kroosz to offer Gentle Yoga on Thursdays, June 8-29 at 6 p.m. The classes will be held outdoors in S.V.M.’s backyard with the Mettawee River as a backdrop. Classes are $10 per session or $8 in advance. Gentle Yoga…

Philip Baruth to talk on Leahy bio at Phoenix Books Rutland

June 7, 2017
Thursday, June 8, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Phoenix Books Rutland will welcome Philip Baruth for a talk on “Senator Leahy: A Life in Scenes” Thursday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m. This book tells the story of the blockbuster life of America’s most senior senator. Having vaulted to a position in the United States Senate at the tender age…

Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum proudly participates in Vermont Gives Day

June 7, 2017
Wednesday & Thursday, June 7-8—RUTLAND—Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum in Rutland is participating in Vermont Gives Day on June 7-8 from 6 p.m. to 6 p.m. Contributors have 24 hours to make a donation at vermontgives.org/. Join the campaign and help continue to make a positive difference in the lives of children and families in Vermont by giving…

Carving Studio’s annual Members’ Exhibition opens June 10

June 7, 2017
Saturday, June 10, 5 p.m.—WEST RUTLAND—The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center announces its annual Members’ Exhibition, June 10-July 9  at the gallery, 636 Marble St., West Rutland. All members of the non-profit arts education organization have the opportunity to show their work in this popular exhibition. Artists of all levels have the chance to exchange ideas…

Marsh-Billings to hold back-to-back forest workshops, Saturday

June 7, 2017
Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—Two great workshops are happening at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Woodstock, part of the Working Woodlands Workshop series. First, Urban Forests will run from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. with author Jill Jonnes, who will offer a 40-minute presentation on her research into urban forests, followed by a walking tour of the…

Quilter to speak on fabric archives at Coolidge site

June 7, 2017
Sunday, June 11, 2 p.m.—PLYMOUTH NOTCH—A one-hour program about the quilts made by the Coolidge family and their neighbors is offered at the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site Sunday, June 11 at 2 p.m. Patricia Rennau, a member of the American Quilt Study Group, will speak to the quilting traditions of Plymouth during the…

Park Ave. is host to second annual summer festival

June 7, 2017
Saturday, June 10, 11 a.m.—RUTLAND—As part of National NeighborWorks Week 2017, join NeighborWorks of Western Vermont and Rutland Recreation to preemptively kick off summer vacation with a proper block party Saturday, June 10, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Organizers are closing down Park Avenue (between Harrison Ave. and…

Hubbardton Battlefield has free entry, offers walk-and-talk

June 7, 2017
Sunday, June 11, 2 p.m.—HUBBARDTON—“Reasons for Revolution” is an illustrated talk being offered at the Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site in Hubbardton Sunday, June 11, at 2 p.m. This is part of Vermont Days Weekend, when all State Historic Sites and day use State Parks offer free admission. Historian and site interpreter Paul Andriscin will…

Three aspects create a Star Tetrahedron

June 7, 2017
By Cal Garrison, a.k.a. Mother of the Skye This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Scorpio Moon, with aspects that make me smile and breathe a deep sigh of relief. The geometry of the chart for this week is suspended within the framework of three Mystic Rectangles. This may not mean…

Horoscopes for May 31st, 2017 – June 6th, 2017

June 7, 2017
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…

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Killington Resort Announces Free Skiing and Snowboarding on June 1st for first time in 15 years

June 1, 2017
Vermont resort boasts longest ski and snowboard season in Eastern North America Vermont’s Killington Resort to offer lift serviced skiing and snowboarding in June for the first time in 15 yearson Thursday, June 1, 2017. June skiing is available on Superstar, the trail that hosted November’s Audi FIS Ski World Cup slalom and giant slalom races. World…

Table 24 tees up support for Rutland County Humane Society

June 1, 2017
9th anniversary tournament set for June 5 at GMNGC KILLINGTON—On Monday, June 5, Table 24 restaurant in downtown Rutland will proudly host its 9th anniversary charity golf tournament. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Rutland County Humane Society. Past beneficiaries have included the Rutland County Parent Child Center, the Carly Ferro Purple Angel…

Okemo gets new director of culinary services

June 1, 2017
Willie Dunn’s Grille at golf club featured for summer LUDLOW—Okemo Mountain Resort welcomes Ashley Elicker as its new director of culinary services. She will oversee all aspects of the resort’s culinary operations on a year-round basis. Originally from New Canaan, Conn., Elicker graduated from Middlebury College, in Vermont. She earned her MBA from the University…