Hibernation kicks off 2017 Nor’Beaster Saturday, April 1, 9:30 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Another great season with Killington terrain parks is coming to an end. Before they put the metal back in the shop, come lap the parks for one last spring event Saturday, April 1, the Hibernation Park Jam. Soft landings, good vibes, goggle tans and a BBQ…

Tuesday, April 4, 12 p.m.—RUTLAND—The annual event that has customers lined up for hours is here: Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day is Tuesday, April 4, from 12-8 p.m. at Ben & Jerry’s scoop shops around the world. The closest one to our readers is on Woodstock Avenue in Rutland, next to Applebee’s. Is it…

Wednesday, April 5, 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—Chaffee Art Center holds a workshop with local artist/muralist Kathryn Palmer-Wiegers, Wednesday, April 5, 6-9 p.m. The workshop, Paint Your Own Mini-mural, will use the techniques of Palmer-Wiegers. She is responsible for several Rutland murals, including “Batman” on the Griffin Building, and the recently installed “Elephant” located near the entrance to…

March 31, April 1—RUTLAND—Rutland Youth Theatre presents the great classic “Jack and the Giant Beanstalk,” a comedy by Linda Daugherty, March 31, 7 p.m. and April 1, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Produced by Saskia Hagen Groom and directed by Mikki Lane, “Jack and the Giant Beanstalk” is much more than a play about Jack…

Saturday, April 1, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—Pianist Diana Fanning and cellist Dieuwke Davydov formed a strong musical connection 40 years ago which developed into an international duo. The duo celebrates this milestone with an international tour, including a stop at Brandon Music April 1. Fanning and Davydov have been acclaimed for their virtuosic brilliance, musical insight, and…

Friday, March 31, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—Daymark is an international trio performing traditional Irish music infused with infectious energy, raw power, and Northern swagger. The group performs at Brandon Music Friday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. Fusing the talents of Will Woodson (flute, border pipes), Dan Foster (fiddle) and Eric McDonald (guitar, vocals), the group presents a…

Thursday, March 30, 7 p.m.—CASTLETON—With the drive of Celtic fiddling, spontaneity of jazz, soul of the blues and intricacies of chamber music, the Jeremy Kittel Band captivates and energizes audiences. Don’t miss an upcoming performance in the Casella Theater at Castleton University on Thursday, March 30, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Jeremy Kittel…

RUTLAND—The Paramount Theatre in Rutland continues to bring exciting entertainment to the region. This week, it brings in two totally different acts—the Kung Fu demonstration of the Shaolin Warriors and stand-up comedian Ed Asner. Shaolin Warriors take to the stage Sunday, April 2 for an early 4 p.m. show. It’s more than a Kung Fu…

Saturday, April 1, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Join Mount St. Joseph Academy (MSJ) and Christ the King School (CKS) for the annual auction and dance at the Holiday Inn in Rutland, Saturday, April 1. This is an adult-only, fun-filled evening that kicks off with a silent and live auction, followed by dancing with music provided by MC Sounds.…

Saturday, April 1, 9:30 a.m.—CASTLETON—Thousands of Vermont students and parents have gotten a leg up on college planning through VSAC’s College Pathways events. Get the same help they did by registering now for one of the Vermont Student Assistance Corp.’s College Pathways events, featuring a free workshops Saturday, April 1, at Castleton University in Castleton,…

Thursday, March 30, 1 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Church of Our Saviour invites the public to an open house March 30. Recently the church has embarked on efforts to discover where and how the church community can better serve the area. With a common mission of finding relevancy and mutual support within the valley, the church invites all to…

Saturday, April 1, 9 a.m.—CASTLETON—The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department will be hosting a series of free fishing clinics this spring and summer, including four specialized courses focused on specific tactics and species of fish. “We’re excited to offer these targeted fishing clinics to the angling public this year,” said Corey Hart, Let’s Go Fishing…

Thursday, April 6, 3 p.m.—CHESTER—The Chester Andover Family Center is hosting a community service event for area teens to find their perfect prom outfit. On Thursday, April 6, the center will be open from 3-7 p.m. for prom shopping for girls and guys, including over 100 dresses, suits and tuxedos. All are either new or…

Wednesday, April 5, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—David Macaulay, award-winning author and illustrator of “Castle,” “Cathedral,” and “The Way We Work” will discuss current projects and challenges in his work in a talk at Rutland Free Library Wednesday, April 5, 7 p.m. His talk, “Life in the Studio,” is part of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays lecture…

Saturday, April 1, 9 a.m.—NORTHFIELD—Norwich University will once again host this year’s Vermont Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Fair Saturday, April 1. The day-long event runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m., anchored in Norwich’s state-of-the-art science complex, Bartoletto Hall, with an awards ceremony in Dole Auditorium starting at 2 p.m. Free and open to the public,…