Wednesday, June 17 at 7 p.m. — WEST RUTLAND — The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center hosts New York sculptor Stephen Schaum as Artist in Residence during the month of June. Schaum studied at New York University, The Royal University College of Art in Stockholm, Sweden and Harvard University. His multi-media work incorporates neuroaesthetics, philosophy, algorithmic processes,…

WEST RUTLAND — The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center is offering two upcoming summer camps: “The Sky Is Not The Limit” for ages 6-8 and “Props!” for ages 9-12. “The Sky Is Not The Limit!” is an exploration in art inspired by winged beasts, tales of the air, and space travel. Ages 6-8 are welcomed to…

Tuesday, June 16 at 7 p.m. — CASTLETON — Castleton College is pleased to present the 20th Annual Castleton Summer Concert Series running June 16 through Aug. 11 at the Castleton Pavilion. The Castleton Summer Concert Series features a premier lineup of local bands that are set to take center stage all summer long. Continued every Tuesday evening…

By Dom Cioffi Margreet Zelle knew how to get attention. Born into an affluent family in the Netherlands in the latter 1800s, Margreet was accustomed to the finer things that wealth and privilege had to offer. However, when her father’s oil investments busted, young Margreet felt the immediate sting of poverty. With her mother dying…

By Kyle Finneron Welcome to the gym. This may be your first time in the weight room or you may be a seasoned pro. Unfortunately, people tend to forget that the gym and the weight room are shared spaces. This being said, there are a few unspoken rules of proper gym etiquette. Let me explain:…

Barb Wood I’ve really started to hit a groove.  I am trying to work out four or five nights a week. When I can’t make it to the gym, I try to pick up the pace wherever I might be. I wear a Fitbit that tracks my steps. Today, I hit 11,000 steps just working around my…

By Beth Roberts When first meeting with a client, I ask them to define any obstacles they feel they must overcome to achieve their goals. Time is almost always in the top three. We all lead busy lives but there is always a way to work physical activity into your day. Just like brushing your…

Editor’s note: This is the inaugural edition of a bi-weekly Mountain Times column, in which writer Paul Kowalski chats with members of our region’s beer and brewing community about Vermont-made beers. Every two weeks, he’ll visit with a different member of the craft beer community who will share with us what they see as an…

  My rest period theory was incorrect. The rest was welcome and I popped off several shorter uphill/downhill runs at record paces, but when I went for a longer run (up Killington Road and up Killington Peak to the top — about 12 miles and almost 3,000 vertical feet) I experienced severe reduction in the…

When I was a kid in the 50s there was a phrase I often heard chanted at this time of year, “No more pencils, no more books, no more teachers’ dirty looks!” I really liked school, so that chant didn’t come from my lips. However, like any kid I looked forward to a summer full…

By David Deen Most people do not like sea lampreys even though they have never even seen one. The fish have a bad reputation as an invasive species in Lake Champlain. Their appearance is also alarming. These are the fish you occasionally see on the television news, with long, snake-like bodies and suction cup mouths…

Stephen “Steph” Curry is the 27-year-old star point guard for the Golden State Warriors, who are currently facing the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. Curry is the NBA’s reigning MVP and the all-time record-holder for three-pointers made in a single season. He is amazingly good at basketball: an expert ball-handler, an unrivaled sharpshooter, and…

By Dave Hoffenberg STANDINGS 1) Clearly Moguls 2-0 2) The Garlic McGrath's 1-0 3) The Killington Deli Team 1-1 4) STF 0-1 5) Sum Boss Bombers 0-2 SCHEDULE: Monday, June 15 Clearly Moguls vs. Sum Boss Bombers @ Bridgewater 6:30 p.m. The Killington Deli Team vs. The Garlic McGraths @ Killington 5:50 p.m. The Garlic…

QUESTION: Leo and Ken are playing in a tournament.  On one particular hole, there is an area within a sand bunker that is grass covered.  Leo strokes his ball into the bunker and when he arrives at the bunker, deems his ball unplayable in the grass.  He decides to drop a ball directly between the hole…

By Bobby Lanctot In only it's second year the Killington Downhill Throwdown moved from August to June 6-8th, because of the date charge it allowed more world class competitors to qualify for the World Cup Event at Burke Mountain this coming week. Close to 75 registered to race between Street Luge and Longboard Riders. Saturday…