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Billings film series explores civil-rights past with “I Am Not Your Negro”

January 11, 2018
Saturday, Jan. 13, 3 p.m. & 5 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The eighth annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum will feature the award-winning documentary “I Am Not Your Negro” on Saturday, Jan. 13, at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. in HD projection and surround sound, with complimentary refreshments. All films are open to the public and accessible to people…

Art Garage sees a full Saturday of creation

January 11, 2018
Jan. 13-14—KILLINGTON—Killington Art Garage continues it’s weekly workshops this weekend, Jan. 13-14. On Saturday, Jan. 13, there are three workshops. In the first, join for an afternoon of exploding colors and exploration with the weekly Alcohol Inks workshop from 1-2:30 p.m. Alcohol inks are vibrant, playful and lend themselves to abstraction. Come check out this…

Pre-Olympics Learn to Curl clinic offered in White River Junction

January 11, 2018
Saturday, Jan. 13, 5:45 p.m.—WHITE RIVER JUNCTION—It’s almost time for the Olympics and one of the sports becoming more and more popular is curling. Want to know more about the game and give it a try? The Upper Valley Curling Club will hold a Learn to Curl clinic on Saturday, Jan. 13 at 5:45 p.m.…

Pancake breakfast to be served in West Pawlet

January 11, 2018
Sunday, Jan. 14, 7:30 a.m.—WEST PAWLET—On Sunday, Jan. 14, the West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department will serve a pancake breakfast at the West Pawlet Fire House located at 2806 Vermont Route 153. Breakfast will be served between 7:30 a.m.-11 a.m. The facility is a handicap accessible site. The menu includes pancakes of several varieties including regular, chocolate…

Stop by Rutland Meals Challenge to volunteer, and chance at prizes

January 11, 2018
Saturday, Jan. 13—RUTLAND—The Rutland Meals Challenge is seeking volunteers for its annual food packaging event on Saturday, Jan. 13. Volunteers must register in advance to participate. Details are available on the event’s Facebook page: facebook.com/vtmealschallenge. The Rutland Meals Challenge is a ministry of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in partnership with the greater Rutland community. Hundreds…

Local TV to host producers’ group

January 11, 2018
RUTLAND—PEGTV is inviting the community to join its new monthly group called The Producers’ Group. The goal of the group is to inspire, train, and connect longtime and aspiring producers alike in a fun, encouraging atmosphere. It’s an opportunity for locals to share their work, collaborate on projects and learn from each other. No prior…

Smile! “Candid Camera” and host Peter Funt present rescheduled show in Rutland

January 11, 2018
Sunday, Jan. 14, 4 p.m.—RUTLAND—“Smile, you’re on Candid Camera!” Over eight different decades, nearly everyone who watches TV can happily relate to that phrase. Now Peter Funt, the show’s host, brings it to life in a laugh-filled show featuring clips, quips and great fun, Sunday, Jan. 14 at 4 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre. The…

Billings Farm & Museum to host Sleigh Ride Weekend, Jan. 13-15

January 11, 2018
Jan. 13-15—WOODSTOCK—Horse-drawn sleigh rides around the Billings Farm, programs, and activities for all ages, plus the award-winning documentary, “A Time for Justice,” will be featured at the Billings Farm & Museum’s Sleigh Ride Weekend on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, Jan. 13, 14, and 15, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Climb aboard the horse-drawn sleigh and enjoy a scenic…

Sixth Floor Trio returns to Chandler

January 11, 2018
Photo courtesy of Chandler Center for the Arts Left to right: Teddy Abrams, Harrison Hollingsworth, and Gabriel Globus-Hoenich will perform as Sixth Floor Trio, Friday at Chandler. Globus-Hoenich is sitting in for member Johnny Tessier, who is expecting a son. Friday, Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m.—RANDOLPH—Chandler Center for the Arts opens the second half of its…

Learn to make granola with “Everyday Chef”

January 11, 2018
Saturday, Jan. 13, 11:30 a.m.—RUTLAND—Grace Davy of “Everyday Chef,” a food and cooking education program from Rutland Farm and Food Link that airs on PEG TV, will be hosting a workshop on Saturday, Jan. 13. The workshop, “Breakfast: Fast and Delicious,” will run from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Godnick Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. In…

VINS celebrates winter wildlife family-style with games, tours, and more

January 11, 2018
Saturday, Jan. 13, 10 a.m.—QUECHEE—Celebrate the wildlife of winter at the VINS Nature Center with a fun-filled day of family activities during its Winter Wildlife Celebration, Saturday, Jan. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. In the morning, join knowledgeable educators to explore the exhibits and trails with interactive guided tours and talks. The celebration continues in the…

Althea Sully Cole to perform new works on self-constructed Kora

January 11, 2018
Sunday, Jan. 14, 4 p.m.—SO. POMFRET—Join ArtisTree for an evening of new works composed by Althea Sully Cole on her Kora, a 21-stringed West African harp, and performed on the kora she constructed herself in Senegal. The performance takes place Sunday, Jan. 14 at 4 p.m. Althea Sully Cole is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and ethnomusicologist from…

Birders wanted to join marsh walk

January 10, 2018
Thursday, Jan. 11, 8 a.m.—WEST RUTLAND—Join the Rutland County Audubon Society for a marsh walk on Thursday, Jan. 11. The walk is a 3.7-mile loop around the West Rutland Marsh (an Important Birding Area); or go halfway. Kids, new birders and non-members are always welcome. Learn from friendly bird experts and join for brunch after…

Mark Bushnell to talk on his book, “Hidden History of Vermont”

January 10, 2018
Thursday, Jan. 11, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—On Thursday, Jan. 11 at 6:30 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host Mark Bushnell for a talk on his new book, “Hidden History of Vermont.” Vermont’s history is marked by fierce independence, generosity of spirit and the saga of human life along its steep slopes and fertile valleys. Meet the widow who outwitted Tories…

Killington College week continues

January 9, 2018
Jan 10-12—KILLINGTON—Calling all college students! Killington College, a week-long series of events at Killington Resort, both on and off the hill, continues through Friday, Jan. 12. See below for daily activities. Wednesday, Jan. 10 sees a Reggae Party at Jerk Mountain Grill at Northbrook, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Jerk Jamaican Mountain Grill transforms into a…