Feb. 12-14 — PITTSFIELD — In the 7th century BC, the Spartans wanted to produce the strongest and most mentally tough citizens on earth. To do this, they created the Agoge, a system of training that became the envy of the known world. Participants will commit to a 60-hour Agoge at registration, with an option to complete…

Feb. 12-14 — WEST RUTLAND — The Marble Valley Players presents the original “rom-com” by William Shakespeare just in time for your special Valentine’s Day, “Much Ado About Nothing.” Director Jenna Carlson has set this timeless play in modern day. The primary plot turns on the courtship and scandal involving young Hero and her suitor, Claudio, but the…

Sunday, Feb. 14 at 7:30 a.m. — WEST PAWLET — A pancake breakfast will be held Sunday, Feb. 14 in West Pawlet, sponsored by the West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department. The fundraiser breakfast will be held at the department’s firehouse located at 2806 Vermont Route 153, Main Street, West Pawlet. The firehouse is a handicap accessible site.…

Feb. 12-14 — RUTLAND — The Rutland Recreation and Parks Department and Downtown Rutland Partnership have announced that they will lengthen the city’s annual Winterfest to three days, Feb. 12 to 14. The Center Street hill closes Friday, Feb. 12, 6 to 9 p.m. so that the Public Works Department can bring in fresh snow from its…

Saturday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. — RANDOLPH — On Saturday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m., Not Your Mom’s Musical Theater performs “The Musical of Musicals: The Musical!” at the Chandler Music Hall in Randolph. Innovative, lesser-known, edgy —Not Your Mom’s Musical Theater troupe presents “Musical of Musicals: The Musical!”, a hilarious satire by Joanne Bogart and Eric…

Saturday, Feb. 13 — RUTLAND — Two opportunities are available Valentine’s Day weekend to make room for love through yoga, at Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center. The first,“True Love: workshop + yoga practice to fuel the heart and soul,” is designed on the premise that the quest for deep, meaningful, intimate relationships begins within. Journey inward to discover…

Feb. 16-18 — SOUTH POMFRET — During the February break, ArtisTree Community Arts Center offers a three-day crafting “Cats” Costume Camp, taught by costume designer Tracey Sullivan. Children ages 9 to 14 can make real theatrical costumes that will be worn in Pentangle and ArtisTree’s spring production of “Cats.”. Some of the fantastical creations will be made…

KMS and KSC host auction celebrating World Cup Saturday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Killington Mountain School and the Killington Ski Club are hosting the 2016 Scholarship Auction celebrating the Women’s World Cup Events that will take place in November, 2016 at Killington Resort. The auction is at the Killington Grand on Feb. 20…

By Cal Garrison, a.k.a. Mother of the Skye This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a brand-new, Aquarius Moon, with a bevy of aspects that make it seem like we will be totally blissed-out and completely in accord for the next week or so. On the surface, who knows? Positive energy moving…

By Robin Alberti

By Chris Rueli, Okemo Snow Reporter GM Bruce Schmidt, Tim and Diane Mueller, Dennis Brady, and mascot Calvin T. Catamount at Okemo’s 60th birthday cake cutting Jan. 30. By Karen D. Lorentz Editor’s Note: This is the final part of a three-part series on Okemo’s growth to one of the nation’s top 15 ski resorts…

Submitted Shades of green represent annual State-Local Tax Burden as a percentage of State income for FY 2012, with lighter shades representing lower, and darker shades representing higher percentages. Vt. ranks mid of New England states, 0.4 percent higher than U.S. average In Vermont 10.3 percent of total resident income went toward state and local…

By Christopher Biddle KILLINGTON—The town of Killington celebrated its achievements and looked to the future on Tuesday, Jan. 27, as town officials, business owners, members of the community and representatives from local and state organizations met for a followup Community Visit by the Vermont Council of Rural Development (VCRD). About 70 residents plus second homeowners,…

RUTLAND – The Paramount Theatre and Castleton University present an evening highlighting the primary process as part of the 14-month series, Project 240: Celebrating the American Experience on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at the Paramount Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and all attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a mock primary hosted by…

Cruz beats Trump by four points By Jasper Craven, VTDigger.org DES MOINES — In a Democratic presidential race often defined as a contest between the head of Hillary Clinton and the heart of Bernie Sanders, Iowans were virtually split Monday on which political organ they believe is more important. Razor-thin margins emerged from the caucuses…