Wednesday, Dec. 28—KILLINGTON—Matchstick Productions will present a Killington screening of the ski film “Ruin and Rose” on Wednesday, Dec. 28 at the Killington Grand Hotel at Killington Resort. Check killington.com for more details, which were unavailable at press time. A surreal future leaves the world without water and consumed by sand: the big empty. A…

Wednesday, Jan. 4 at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Shelburne Museum director Thomas Denenberg will explore the work of beloved painter “Grandma” Moses in a talk at the Rutland Free Library on Wednesday, Jan. 4 at 7 p.m. The event, “Grandma Moses: American Modern,” is part of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays lecture series and is free and…

Saturday, Dec. 31 at 5 p.m.—LUDLOW—Midnight arrives early at Okemo, for friends and family enjoying a variety of activities. Jackson Gore Village will host a Family New Year’s Eve party on Saturday, Dec. 31, 5-9 p.m. Following early evening ice skating, snow tubing, mountain coaster rides, horse-drawn wagon rides, party hat decorating, bingo games and…

Dec. 28-Jan. 1—WOODSTOCK—Discover the traditions of a late 19th century Vermont Christmas with a visit to the Billings Farm & Museum this holiday season. Christmas at the Billings Farm will continue Dec. 22-Jan. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tour the authentically decorated farmhouse, visit the dairy farm for interactive programs including “An Introduction to Milking” and…

Thursday & Friday, Dec. 29-30—KILLINGTON—Killington Resort offers two-day race camps with former Olympic athlete Chelsea Marshall, Dec. 29-30.  This is a unique opportunity that empowers kids by creating a positive, healthy environment on the mountain with instruction provided by high-energy and knowledgeable race staff. Chelsea Marshall grew up skiing at Killington Resort. She developed a…

Sunday, Jan. 1—VERMONT—Start the New Year on the right foot and get outside for a First Day Hike in a Vermont state park. Individuals and groups are invited to join one of several free, family-friendly hiking events taking place on Jan. 1 throughout the state in beautiful parks and forests. Professional guides and outdoor educators…

Sunday, Jan. 1—RUTLAND—The Rutland Recreation Department will offer Intro to Figure Skating starting Jan. 1 at Giorgetti Arena. The program is designed for those who are looking to sharpen and enhance their freestyle skills and is recommended for those who already have a solid foundation of figure skating. There will be 30-minute instruction time and…

Saturday, Dec. 31 at 3 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The 7th annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum will feature the award-winning documentary “Sing Street” on Saturday, Dec. 31 at 3 and 5 p.m. All films are open to the public and accessible to people with disabilities. Reservations are strongly recommended. Irish filmmaker John Carney’s…

Wednesday, Jan. 4 at 6:30 p.m.—The Green Mountain Wireless Society ham radio club will be conducting an entry-level amateur (ham) radio course on Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Jan. 4 through March 22. The course will cover basic electronics, entry-level radio theory, operating guidelines, safety, rules and regulations. There is no Morse code requirement. There will be…

A recent study by Salvation Farms measures the demand for fresh produce within Vermont food or meal programs and teases out preferences and challenges regarding the sourcing and use of fruits and vegetables. The Morrisville-based nonprofit, which helps programs get locally-grown crops that otherwise can’t find a market, surveyed hundreds of organizations in the spring…

Friday, Dec. 30 at 6 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—On Friday, Dec. 30, Congregation Shir Shalom  will holds its Chanukah/Shabbat celebration and potluck dinner, at 6 p.m. Bring your Chanukiot. Enter the famous Latke contest. They will have a Shabbat service, sing songs, light menorahs, tell stories, play dreidel games, and eat latkes. Please bring either a dish of…

Thursday, Dec. 29 at 12 p.m.—LUDLOW—Skygate Financial Group, LLC invites the community to attend its open house holiday party on Thursday, Dec. 29 from 12-8 p.m. at 211 Main Street in Ludlow. It will feature holiday cheer, an in-house exhibit by local artisan Barre Pinske, and refreshments. For more info, visit facebook.com/SkygateFinancialGroup or call 802-875-8100.

By Karen Lorentz Making memorable mountain vacations entails doing lots of fun things in addition to skiing and riding. Here’s a starter list of activities sure to make your holiday extra special, provide après-ski fun, or entertain the non-skiers in a family or group. Adventurous and scenic rides Want a different view of the ski…

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Thursday Dec. 22 Open Swim ** 8 a.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: 8-9 a.m.; 5-7 p.m. Call for more times & info, 802-773-7187. Commit to Quit ** 9 a.m. Rutland’s stop smoking program at 1 Commons St., Rutland (Rutland Regional Behavioral Health Group…