Sunday, Jan. 13, 7:30 a.m.—WEST PAWLET—West Pawlet Volunteer Firemen will hold a pancake breakfast at the fire house located at 2806 Vermont Route 153, West Pawlet. Breakfast will be served between 7:30-11 a.m. The West Pawlet firehouse is a handicapped accessible site. The breakfast menu includes varied pancakes, including regular, chocolate chip, blueberry, and cranberry, as…

Saturday, Jan. 12, 6:30 p.m.—WHITE RIVER JUNCTION—Upper Valley Curling holds league play and regular drop in curling at the Barwood Arena in White River Junction. On Saturday, Jan. 12 the club will hold a learn-to-curl clinic from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Many people watching the Olympics last year thought about trying the game; here is a chance to…

Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 5-6—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum, offering programs and activities for all ages, is open weekends in January and February and vacation weeks, Feb. 16-March 2, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit the Farm & Museum and discover Vermont dairying and learn about the development of the Billings Farm, still one of the best…

Wednesday, Jan. 9, 7 p.m.—WALLINGFORD—The Sky Blue Boys, a duo comprised of Willy and Dan Lidner, will perform at Wallingford Town Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. The duo has built up a large repertoire of wonderful old ballads, parlor songs, heart songs and sacred numbers. Heeding their own musical instincts, the Sky…

Saturday, Jan. 5—RUTLAND—The Rutland Boy Scout Troop 105/112/120 is organizing a Christmas tree pickup on two Saturdays: Jan 5 and Jan. 12. This is the troop’s largest fundraiser of the year. To schedule a tree pickup, call 802-438-8721 or email rutalndbstreecollection@gmail.com. Donations are also accepted at pickup. Recent Eagle Scouts projects benefitting the local Rutland…

Saturday, Jan. 5, 7 p.m.—LUDLOW—FOLA’s (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium) first movie in 2019 will be “Born in China” coming to the Heald Auditorium in Ludlow Town Hall on Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. Disneynature’s new True Life Adventure film, “Born In China” takes an epic journey into the wilds of China where few people have…

Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 5-6—KILLINGTON—Join Killington Resort for the Newschoolers Tell a Friend Tour, a traveling freeskiing demo tour that focuses on fun and eating pizza. Ski with Andy Parry and the Tell a Friend Tour (TAFT) crew in the Killington Parks. Guest skiers include LJ Strenio, Khai Krepella, Charlie Dayton, Sawyer Sellingham and Kevin “Tweak” Merchant. On…

Sunday, Jan. 6, 4 p.m.—BOMOSEEN— Lake Bomoseen Lodge hosts the next Science Pub, Sunday, Jan. 6 at 4 p.m. Join your curious friends and neighbors at this free event to hear Assistant Professor Gregory Engel of Castleton University explore this puzzle: Why can some people safely use opioids or drink alcohol while others become quickly addicted? The answer…

Thursday, Jan. 3, 5 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Pico Mountain welcomes the return of the Thursday Fun Race Series. Put together a team or sign up individually for the opportunity to challenge yourself and your friends for a fun slalom race series. The registration party will be Thursday, Jan. 3 at Moguls Sports Pub on Killington Road. The cost…

Sunday and Monday, Jan. 6-7—RUTLAND—Rutland Youth Theatre is excited to announce its open auditions for “Tales from Japan,” an original show written by Skyler Ambrose, RYT alumna, and produced by Saskia Hagen Groom. From an ogre-slaying child, to the man (and a rabbit!) on the moon and a shape-shifting raccoon, this show will whisk the…

Saturday, Jan. 5, 7:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Hosts Edda Belle Undies and Anita Cocktail are back for the second of four themed evenings of drag queen performances at Merchants Hall. On Saturday, Jan. 5, the theme is Gods and Goddesses, an evening of self expression. Enchanting performers will entertain the audience with drag routines, audience games, special performances,…

RUTLAND—The 12th annual Mentor Bowl takes place on Jan. 26 at Rutland Bowlerama. This fun-filled afternoon offers a much-needed outlet for those that feel “winter housebound.”  The Mentor Bowl is one of only two fun(d)raisers hosted by The Mentor Connector. It brings in over 300 enthusiastic supporters including community partners, mentor matches, and families.  Grab up to four people to…

Thursday, Jan. 3, 7 p.m.—RANDOLPH—A special gathering of world-class bluegrass, old-time, Americana, jazz, and new acoustic musicians will share their original compositions – and many traditional tunes – with the public at Chandler’s Upper Gallery in Randolph on Thursday, Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. The performers will include banjoist Ben Krakauer, mandolinist Joe K. Walsh, guitarist Grant…

Jan. 7-11—KILLINGTON—Calling all college students! You worked hard all semester, now it’s time to blow off a little steam at the Beast. Killington College Week is filled with loads of activities both on and off the hill. In addition to parties and events talking place day and night, students will receive discounts at restaurants, nightclubs and retail…

Thursday, Jan. 3, 1:15 p.m.—CASTLETON—A beginner tai chi class will be held on Thursdays at 1:15 p.m. at the Castleton Community Center. This will be the short form of sun style tai chi which is evidenced-based in both falls prevention and arthritis. Tai chi routines are safe, easy to learn and suitable for every fitness…