Calendar

Cribbage for Adults
3-5 p.m. Weekly. Hartland Public Library, 153 Route 5, Hartland. Free. hartlandlibraryvt.org/calendar/ or 802-436-2473

Bone Builders
3:30-4:30 p.m. Weekly. Chaffee Art Center, 16 So. Main St., Rutland. Free. Improve balance and enhance energy and wellbeing. chaffeeartcenter.org or 802-775-0356

Silent Reading Group
4-5 p.m. Weekly. Norman Williams Public Library, 10 The Green, Woodstock. Free. Join us for an hour of silent reading in front of the fireplace. Foster your reading habit in a structured environment. Optional post-reading discussion. Tea, coffee, and cookies provided. normanwilliams.org, 802-457-2295

Adult Open Gym: Coed Pickleball
6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 8-Mar. 27. Killington Elementary School, 686 School House Road, Killington. Buy a 10-visit punch card for $20 or pay $5 for every time you come. Partially punched cards from last year are still valid. Enjoy coed team sports in a low-key environment for ages 16 & up. This is a drop-in program, no preregistration and no leagues. For questions please contact Griffin Van Niel at recadmin@killingtontown.com

Wallingford: Extra Stout Band at Town Hall
7-9 p.m. Wallingford Town Hall, School St., Wallingford. Just in time for St. Paddy’s Day! Irish, country, folk, rock ‘n’ roll since 2000. Suggested donation $15 to pay the band.

Bone Builders
10 a.m. Weekly. Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Road, Killington. Free. Weights are provided. sherburnelibrary.org or 802-422-4323

Storytime: Mud and Dirt!
10-11 a.m. Rutland Free Library, 10 Court St., Rutland. Free. Storytime promotes early literacy and socialization skills in a fun setting. Each session might offer stories, movement, and an activity. No registration required, free and open to all. Geared towards ages 2-5. rutlandfree.org/calendar-events/ or call 802-773-1860

Domestic/Sexual Violence Support Group
10:30-11:30 a.m. Weekly. Godnick Adult Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. Free. Partnering with New Story Center. A different theme each month, flyers available at the Godnick Center or call 802-775-3232. rutlandrec.com/godnick or 802-773-1853

Art at the Chaffee: Artery
10:30 a.m.-Noon. Weekly. Chaffee Art Center, 16 So. Main St., Rutland. $10 if you bring your own supplies, up to $20 if supplies provided. Painting in all mediums welcome. No set topic or instructor. Preregister, at chaffeeartcenter.square.site/ 

Community Lunch
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursdays. Godnick Adult Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. Over 60, suggested donation is $3.50; under 59, $6 fee. Extra donations welcomed. Made possible by Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging and Meals on Wheels. If interested, call 802-773-1853 and leave a message with your name and phone number, the Monday before. rutlandrec.com/godnick 

Mendon Senior Lunch
11:30 a.m. Monthly. Sugar & Spice Restaurant, Route 4, Mendon. $8. Reserve your seat, call Barbara Capman, 802-775-3957.

Ukulele Group
Noon-1 p.m. Weekly. Chaffee Art Center, 16 So. Main St., Rutland. Free. Ages 12+. Pre-register by the Wednesday before at 802-775-0356 or at chaffeeartcenter.square.site

Dodji Koudakpo: ‘Historic Figures & Nature’ Art Exhibit
Noon-6 p.m. Until March 15. VTSU Castleton Bank Gallery, 104 Merchants Row, Rutland. Free. Togolese artist Dodji Koudakpo’s art reflects his experiences, people, places, and imagination. In bold colors, his paintings create a bridge between worlds, inspiring and sparking curiosity. djallstarart.com. vermontartscouncil.org

Michelob Ultra Race World
1-3 p.m. Final day. Pico Mountain: Lower Pike or Exhibition. $50 per individual. Weekly race series at Pico featuring 8 races, where participants can race as individuals or form a team of up to 5 racers. Each race is followed by a party at the Last Run Lounge from 4-6 p.m. Register for the race series: tfaforms.com/5031843. picomountain.com

Play Bridge!
2-4 p.m. Weekly. Norman Williams Public Library, 10 The Green, Woodstock. Free. Beginners are welcome to observe. normanwilliams.org, 802-457-2295

S.T.E.A.M. 
3-4 p.m. Weekly. Hartland Library, 153 Route 5, Hartland. Free. Join us for S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) craft activities. Something different every week! kids@hartlandlibraryvt.org/calendar/ or 802-436-2473

Yoga with Kellie
3:45-4:45 p.m. Rutland Free Library, 10 Court St., Rutland. Free. 802-773-1860

Board Game Night
5-7 p.m. Monthly, 2nd Thursday. Hartland Library, 153 Route 5, Hartland. Free. This month we are playing “Agricola” (Latin for farmer), about raising the most prosperous farmstead. Refreshments provided! 802-436-2473

Ballroom Dance with Patti Panebianco
Thursdays. 1 Brennan Circle, Poultney. Sponsored by Stone Valley Arts Center, Poultney.
5-5:50 p.m. Tango & cha-cha for kids
6-6:50 p.m. Foxtrot for adults
7-7:50 p.m. Salsa for adults 
For details and cost, contact Patti Panebianco at 516-909-1686 or email pattipdance@gmail.com

Rumney Music Session
5:30-9 p.m. Thursdays. Rumney Barn, Fable Fermentory, 1525 Royalton Turnpike, Barnard. Free. Bow Thayer and Krishna Guthrie. Firepit, woodfired pizza, soup, wine, beer, cider. info@fablefarmfermentory.com or call 802-234-5288

Art at the Chaffee: Sip ‘N’ Dip
6-8 p.m. Chaffee Art Center, 16 So. Main St., Rutland. $35/person, includes all supplies. Perfect for a night out with friends! Theme: mushroom. Follow along with instructor Sally Hogan, leave with a finished painting. Registration required. chaffeeartcenter.org/adult-classes-coming-soon/or call 802-775-0356

At the Paramount: U.S. Air Force Heritage Winds concert
7 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland. Free general admission, first-come-first-served. Heritage Winds is the wind-instrument ensemble of the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band. Active airmen, the musicians of Heritage Winds believe in the power of music. Call the box office at 802-775-0903 or email boxoffice@paramountvt.org if you require ADA or accessible seating.

Open Mic Night
7-9 p.m. Alternate Thursdays. ArtisTree, 2095 Pomfret Road, South Pomfret. Free. artistreevt.org/artistree-events or 802-457-3500

Adult Open Gym: Coed Basketball
7-9 p.m. Killington Elementary School, 686 School House Road, Killington. Buy a 10-visit punch card for $20 or pay $5 each time. Partially punched cards from last year are still valid. Enjoy coed team sports in a low-key environment for ages 16 & up. This is a drop-in program, no preregistration and no leagues. Ends March 17. For questions contact Griffin Van Niel at recadmin@killingtontown.com

Senior Fitness
9:30-10:15. Weekly on Fridays. Spa in the Woods, 53 Woods Lane, Killington. Drop-in only, $5 per session. spainthewoods.com/workshops or 802-422-3105

Matchbox Madness
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Rutland Free Library, 10 Court St., Rutland. Free. Customize your very own race car! Use marker pens to add racing stripes, decals or other decorations, then test it out on the race track that we’ll set up for you.  All are welcome, no registration required. rutlandfree.org/calendar-events/ or call 802-773-1860

Story Time at the Library
10:30-11:30 a.m. Weekly. Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Road, Killington. Free. sherburnelibrary.org, 802-422-9765 or 802-422-4251.

Bone Builders
11 a.m.-Noon. Weekly. Chaffee Art Center, 16 So. Main St., Rutland. Free. 802-775-0356

Dodji Koudakpo: ‘Historic Figures & Nature’ Art Exhibit
Noon-6 p.m. Final day. VTSU Castleton Bank Gallery, 104 Merchants Row, Rutland. Free. Togolese artist Dodji Koudakpo’s art reflects his experiences, people, places, and imagination. In bold colors, his paintings create a bridge between worlds, inspiring and sparking curiosity. djallstarart.com. vermontartscouncil.org

MSM: Friday Night Piano
5-10 p.m. Weekly. Main Street Museum, 58 Bridge St., White River Junction. Free. Snacks & good company around the firepit to the music produced by piano rolls from the 1900s through the present — and from ABBA to Led Zeppelin. Mainstreetmuseum.org or 802-356-2776

Opera Action Figures Premiere & Reception
5:30-6:30. JAM – Junction Arts & Media, 5 S. Main St., White River Junction. Free. Thetford-based twin sisters Amy and Terry Lawrence film costumed artists’ wooden mannequins with stop-action to interpret musical pieces. The creators will premiere their new short film, ‘Gershwin Preludes: A Thinking Man’s Guide to Paris’ and screen ‘Thank You, Mr. Sondheim.’ Q&A after. Their other short films will be on display along with the various sets and figures. uvjam.org

Valley Improv
7-8 p.m. JAM – Junction Arts & Media, 5 S. Main St., White River Junction. RSVP at uvjam.org/event/valley-improv-jam-2/ (required)

Blue Cat Music Series: Patricia Daddona
6-9 p.m. Weekly through March 22. Blue Cat Bistro, 575 Main St., Castleton. Singer-songwriter, balladeer and finger-style guitarist. No cover. 802-468-2791

Vertical Challenge at Pico Mountain
7 a.m. Pico Ski Resort. Free. Skiing meets fun for all ages with ski and snowboard races, festival activities, and prizes. Visit ski-vc.com or killington.com.

Introduction to Stone Carving, Day 1
9 a.m. The Carving Studio, Marble St., West Rutland. $425. Learn hand-carving techniques, three-dimensional thinking, safe practices and stone carving lore with instructor Ryder Owens. Fee includes use of the Studio’s tools and a piece of Vermont marble. Appropriate for beginner/intermediate carvers. info@carvingstudio.org or call 802-438-2097

Mosaic Easter Eggs, Day 1
9 a.m.-Noon. The Glass Shop, The MINT, 112 Quality Ln., Rutland. Member, $55; nonmember, $70. Using scrap glass and ceramic tesserae, learn to cut and grind glass in Day 1. Suitable for all ages; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. rutlandmint.org

The Vermont Winter Farmers’ Market
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Weekly. Howe Center, Suite 92, 1 Scale Ave. (off Strongs Avenue), Rutland. Free. The Vermont Farmers’ Market is one of the largest farmers’ markets in the state and the first to operate year round. Find seasonal harvest, winter veggies, handcrafted gifts and more. vtfarmersmarket.org

Local Sewing Bee for “Dress a Girl Around the World” Program
10 a.m. Castleton Community Center, 210 Main Street, Castleton. Join Caren Helm in making simple sundresses for girls worldwide. Register to participate. Contact carenhelm2@gmail.com for registration or donations. For more information, visit dressagirlaroundtheworld.com

Art at the Chaffee
Chaffee Art Center, 16 So. Main St., Rutland. Free. 802-775-0356 
11-12:30. Monthly, 3rd Saturday. Acrylic Painting for Kids. $25 covers all supplies. Ages: 6-10. Attendees follow along with instructor Kristen Partesi. Min. 5 students. max. 12. Must pre-register. chaffeeartcenter.square.site or 802-775-0356
Noon-2 p.m. Drop ‘N’ Paint, all ages. $25 per person, instructor fee optional. All ages. Supplies and images to paint are provided. Must pre-register by Friday noon. chaffeeartcenter.org/adult-classes-coming-soon/
1-2:30 p.m. Monthly, 3rd Saturday. Acrylic Painting for Teens. $25 covers all supplies. Ages: 11-15. Attendees follow along with instructor Kristen Partesi. Min. 5 students. max. 12. Must pre-register. chaffeeartcenter.square.site or 802-775-0356

Shiver Me Shamrocks 5K
1-2 p.m. sharp. Starts at Hop’n Moose Brewery, 41 Center St., Downtown Rutland. Preregistration $35; day of race $40. Don your best leprechaun outfit, bring your shillelagh and run or walk to benefit Come Alive Outside. Register at the Paramount. Please no dogs, strollers are discouraged. Registrants get a drink ticket for the Hop’n Moose after-party. 

‘Dungeons and Dragons’ for Tweens
Noon-4 p.m. Rutland Free Library, 10 Court St., Rutland. Free. Ages 10 to 13. All are welcome, no registration required. rutlandfree.org/calendar-events/ or call 802-773-1860

Buddhist Youth Meeting
1-4 p.m. Rutland Free Library, 10 Court St., Rutland. 802-773-1860

Barnarts 12th Annual Winter Music Carnival
6-10 p.m. Barnard Town Hall, Route 12 in Barnard center. Adults $25, students $15, under 6 free. Masquerades and music including jazz, swing & African dance party for all ages. Taco bar with all the fixings, mask making, photo booth. Show up at noon for a free African dance workshop with Crocodile River.

Dance Party with Blue Jay Way Band
6-9 p.m., Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium, Depot St., Ludlow. By donation. Groove to live music by the Blue Jay Way Band with special guest Mark Huntley. Contact 802-228-3238 or info@fola.us for more details. 

Introduction to Stone Carving, Day 2
9 a.m. The Carving Studio, Marble St., West Rutland. $425. Learn hand-carving techniques, three-dimensional thinking, safe practices and stone carving lore with instructor Ryder Owens. Fee includes use of the Studio’s tools and a piece of Vermont marble. Appropriate for beginner/intermediate carvers. info@carvingstudio.org or call 802-438-2097

Mosaic Easter Eggs, Day 2
Noon-2 p.m. The Glass Shop, The MINT, 112 Quality Ln., Rutland. Member, $55; nonmember, $70. Learn to finish and grout the project in Day 2. Suitable for all ages; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. rutlandmint.org 

Cabin Fever Festival & Auction
4-6 p.m. Outer Limits Brewing, Village Green, Proctorsville. $25-$30. This online auction is now live, to raise funds for the Expeditionary School at Black River. Culminates in the Cabin Fever Festival with beer and pizza. To learn more, pre-buy tix and make a bid, click on 32auctions.com/esbr2024.

Chandler: The Lena Jonnson Trio
2 p.m. matinee. Chandler Center for the Arts, 71 N. Main St., Randolph. $10-$45, $10 for students, free for under 12. The virtuosic and playful fiddle-guitar-bass trio blends Swedish folk tunes with American pop styles and bluegrass.  Tix at app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=220815 or call 802-728-9878

Adult Open Gym: Coed Pickleball
2-4 p.m. Final day. Killington Elementary School, 686 School House Road, Killington. Buy a 10-visit punch card for $20 or pay $3 for every time you come. Punch cards from last year with holes not yet punched, are still valid. Ages 16 & up. For questions please contact Griffin Van Niel at recadmin@killingtontown.com 

MSM: St. Paddy’s Festivities for All Ages
Main Street Museum, 58 Bridge St., WRJ. $10 OBO at the door. mainstreetmuseum.org/events
6 p.m. Potluck supper
7:30 p.m. Live music

Senior Bone Builders
10 a.m. Weekly. Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Road, Killington. Free. Weights are provided. sherburnelibrary.org or 802-422-4323

Community Lunch
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondays. Godnick Adult Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. Over 60, $3.50; under 59, $6. Donations welcome. In partnership with Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging and Meals on Wheels, the Godnick Center hosts congregate meals. If interested, call 773-1853 and leave a message with your name and phone number, the Thursday before. See rutlandrec.com/godnick for the menu.

Monday Movie
1 p.m. Weekly. The Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Road, Killington. Free. Please call the library for the title of the film. sherburnelibrary.org, 802 422-9765

Poetry Group
4-5:30 p.m. Norman Williams Public Library, 10 The Green, Woodstock. Are you looking for feedback on your poems? You are invited to join the Poetry Group at NWPL for sharing and critique. normanwilliams.org, 802-457-2295

Master Gardener’s Presentation
6-8 p.m. Monthly, 3rd Monday. Godnick Adult Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. 

Godnick Center: Line Dance for Beginners
9:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Godnick Adult Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. Line dance basics plus practice taught by Sharon McKee. No partner or experience needed. 90-minute session follows, learn old and new dances. Call 802-773-1853 for cost and to sign up. rutlandrec.com/godnick

Paint Party on Equinox – Mountain Sunrise
12 p.m.  Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Road, Killington. Free. Join Lauren Teton for a free paint session inspired by a beautiful sunrise photo by journalist Victoria Gauthier. All levels of painters welcome. RSVP to the library at 802-422-9765.

Play Chess & Backgammon!
5 p.m. Weekly. Norman Williams Public Library, 10 The Green, Woodstock. Free. Join us for chess and/or backgammon on Tuesday evenings. All skill levels are welcome, and coaching is available. Bring your own set or use one of ours. normanwilliams.org or 802-457-2295

Queer Zine Making Workshop
6-8 p.m. JAM – Junction Arts & Media, 5 S. Main St., White River Junction. Free. All ages. Instruction by S. Mirk, Center for Cartoon Studies Fellow. Materials included. RSVP at uvjam.org/event/queer-zine-making-workshop/

Ballroom Dance for Adults with Patti Panebianco
Tuesdays through June. Wallingford Town Hall, School St.,Wallingford. 6 p.m. Tango for adults
7 p.m. Salsa for adults. New students, 1st class is free. Individual classes or back-to-back. Regular tuition varies by number of classes attended, so check out wallingfordvt.com/community-events/ or contact Patti Panebianco at 516-909-1686 or email pattipdance@gmail.com

Paint Party on Equinox – Mountain Sunrise
6 p.m., North Star Lodge, 78 Weathervane Drive, Killington. $40. Join Lauren Teton for a paint ‘n sip party inspired by a beautiful sunrise photo by journalist Victoria Gauthier. All materials provided. All skill levels welcome. Food and drink available for purchase at the Star Lounge. RSVP to Lauren at 914-420-2194.

All listings subject to state regulations and some are weather permitting, so please call ahead. Did we miss an event? Let us know by emailing events@mountaintimes.info!

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