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Courtesy of VINS VINS gives winter-loving adults a chance to enjoy a mid-winter night’s eve in Vermont. Friday, Feb. 26 at 5:30 p.m. — QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) invites winter-loving adults (21 and above) to join the Snowshoe Wine and Dine on Friday, Feb. 26, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. This event…

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Courtesy of Personal Publicity PAULA POUNDSTONE Saturday, Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Paramount Theatre welcomes comedian Paula Poundstone on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. Thirty two years ago Paula Poundstone climbed on a Greyhound bus and traveled across the country—stopping in at open mic nights at comedy clubs as she went.  She went…

Courtesy of Fletcher Memorial Library Peter LaBelle shares a photo with a rare background of natives at Neko Harbor, Antartica c during his travels there. He shares of this visit in a talk at Fletcher Memorial Library. Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. — LUDLOW — The Vermont Humanities Council sponsored “Vermont Read for 2016” consists of two books…

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Submitted Saturday, Feb. 28 at 3 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Paramount Theatre and Castleton University present an afternoon of patriotic music and other favorites as part of the 14-month series, “Project 240: Celebrating the American Experience” on Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Paramount Theatre. Master Sergeant Bob McDonald and the United States Army Brass Quintet will…

Thursday, Feb. 25 at 12 p.m. — RUTLAND —  Members from the private and government sector are hosting a public forum about financing for local small businesses owners from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25 at Castleton Downtown at 67 Merchants Row in Rutland. “Whether you are looking to start a small business or…

Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Killington Mountain School is hosting the renowned 2016 Telluride Mountain Film Festival at Killington’s Snowshed Lodge on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. The popular festival features several documentary films that will explore themes connected to Telluride Mountainfilm’s mission of exploring cultures, preserving environments and promoting adventure. As part…

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Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. — CASTLETON — The Castleton Free Library presents “A Storytelling for Syria” with a focus on “Syria-Remember Me” by author Deborah Harte Felmeth on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. Deborah Harte Felmeth’s book “Syria - Remember Me” bears witness in words and images to the strong, dignified, beautiful, and complex…

Thursday, Feb. 25 at 1:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Gables at East Mountain will host a free screening of the documentary “Cyber-Seniors” on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 1:30 p.m. The critically acclaimed film, called “charming, hilarious and poignant” by NBC News, follows a spirited group of senior citizens as they discover the wonders of the internet…

Saturday, Feb. 27 at 9 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is hosting a Winter Wilderness First Aid Workshop in partnership with SOLO (Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities) on Saturday, Feb. 27. This training will focus on concerns for a winter wilderness setting. There will be a review on wilderness versus urban environments and how the changes…

Sunday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. — RANDOLPH — The winners in Chandler’s 2015 competition for new plays on current social issues written by Vermont playwrights are Mike Backman of Quechee, Jeanne Beckwith of Roxbury, and Maura Campbell of Burlington. On the last Sundays of February, April, and May, their three prize-winning scripts will be produced in…