College of St. Joseph’s men’s and women’s basketball team hosted Hampshire College this week. The women’s team finished with a final score of 80-29, while the men’s team finished 99-49. College of St. Joseph was also awarded the opportunity to be the host team for the 2016 USCAA Small College World Series this week. Dec.…

Rails-2-Riches at Killington, Saturday, Dec. 5, was “way crazier than last year” according to reports from newschoolers.com. “There were some big names in attendance throwing signature technical tricks with style.”

LUDLOW – With the 2015/2016 ski and snowboard season officially underway, Okemo Mountain Resort continues to receive media accolades from some of the nation’s top publications: SKI, TransWorld SNOWboarding, Outside and others. Okemo was ranked among the East’s Top Ten in SKI Magazine’s highly anticipated Resort Guide issue. Okemo made the list with an overall…

New ski in/ski out food & drink venue located at Killington Grand Resort Hotel KILLINGTON – This past week Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard destination in Eastern North America, unveiled its latest dining operation, Preston’s, located at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel. Preston’s is named for resort founder Pres Smith and synthesizes culinary…

By Kate Drew Miller La Voz De Tres

Courtesy of Killington ART Garage These unique coasters were created using alcohol-based inks. Join the workshop Thursday to create your own! Thursday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. — KILLINGTON —  Sally D. Curtis is back at Killington ART Garage! Join her on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. with Alcohol Based Inks, another fun project using…

Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum A smiling staffer decorated the Christmas tree at Billings Farm & Museum. Dec. 11-13 — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum will open for Wassail Weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 11, 12, and 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Farm will feature historic Christmas ornaments – to make…

Courtesy of Brandon Music Sarah Blacker Saturday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — Sarah Blacker’s catch-phrase, “songs save lives,” speaks to their role in her own life. A rebellious teenager, she is grateful that her wayward journey through life has led up to making her edgiest record to date. Fueled by the desire to evolve,…

Courtesy of Chandler Center for the Arts Glen Miller Orchestra Saturday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. — RANDOLPH — On Saturday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 .m., the Glenn Miller Orchestra performs at the Chandler Music Hall in Randolph. The Glenn Miller Orchestra is the most popular and sought after big band in the world today for both…

Courtesy of Rutland Youth Theatre Actors of Rutland Youth Theatre rehearse for the upcoming production of “Elf, the Musical, Jr.” Dec. 11-12 — RUTLAND — Award-winning Rutland Youth Theatre, in partnership with the Paramount Theatre, presents “Elf, the Musical, Jr.” on Dec. 11 and 12. Produced and directed by Saskia Hagen Groom and based on the…

By Robin Alberti Locally-made treasures abound at Vermont holiday fairs. Saturday, Dec. 12 at 9 a.m. — RUTLAND — The Vermont Farmers Market annual Christmas Holiday Show returns to the Holiday Inn on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Find over 60 vendors Vermont-made crafts and foods, plus a wide range of holiday décor.…

Courtesy of JGabeler Photography Kevin Olaynack sits with his dog Junior, the duo behind the annual Humane Holiday benefit party that takes place at JAX Food and Games. The evening benfits the animals at Rutland County Humane Society. Monday, Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Killington’s annual KO’s Humane Holiday party to benefit the…

Submitted Meet author Megan Price as she talks about and signs copies of her new book, “Vermont Wild - Adventures of Fish & Game Wardens” in West Pawlet. Sunday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. — WEST PAWLET — Come to West Pawlet and meet Megan Price, Author of “Vermont Wild,” who will be present (weather permitting) at…

Courtesy of Chandler Center for the Arts “Safetly Last!” will be shown at Chandler on Dec. 13. Sunday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. — RANDOLPH — The 2015-16 season of the Chandler Film Society continues on Sunday, Dec. 13 with Harold Lloyd’s “Safety Last!,” the movie with the iconic image of Lloyd dangling precariously from a tall…

By Rachel Sargent The oyster mushroom: delicious, frequently spotted on veggie pizzas, and predatory. That’s right. The hyphae of many fungi, including the oyster mushroom, attack and paralyze prey. Then, as R. Greg Thorn of Western University enthusiastically described, the fungi “grow down their throats and digest them from the inside.” Oyster mushrooms live in…