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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Wednesday, Jan. 10, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Pianist Michael Arnowitt will present the music of Aaron Copland in a lecture performance at Trinity Church of Rutland, 85 West St., on Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. The event, “Aaron Copland’s America,” is part of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays lecture series and is free and open to the public. (Note: this event takes place on a…

Monday, Jan. 8, 12:45 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—NWPL Director of Technology Meg Brazill is offering individual help to people desiring assistance with their laptops, tablets, and mobile devices on Monday, Jan. 8 from 12:45-3:45 p.m. at the Norman Williams Public Library, on The Green in Woodstock. Contact the Thompson Senior Center at 802-457-3277 to sign up for a 45-minute slot…

Saturday, Jan. 6 —LUDLOW— “Grommet” is a widely accepted term for a young person who participates in extreme sports such as surfing, skateboarding, skiing or snowboarding. At Okemo’s Grommet Throwdown, Jan. 6, kids 13 and younger can spend the morning with Okemo Park rangers and Ski + Ride School instructors learning park etiquette, safety and some…

Sunday, Jan. 7 at 4 p.m. —FAIR HAVEN—Not so long ago, wetlands were known as marshes or swamps, and landowners rushed to drain and fill them. Then we learned that wetlands are good – for animals and humans too, especially in this age of changing climate. Come learn about wetlands restoration science and how it’s…

Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum in Rutland has announced the appointment of Kheya Ganguly as the executive director of the museum. Ganguly is a grant writer and qualitative researcher with over 15 years of experience. She has successfully written private, state, and federal grants. She has worked in educational, and non-profit settings for much of her career. She is…