Monday, Jan. 8, 6:30 p.m.—NORTH CLARENDON— Starting Jan. 8 the Green Mountain Wireless Society, Rutland County’s amateur radio club, will offer introductory licensing classes. The 11 weekly Monday sessions are open to any interested citizen. Classes will be held at the Civil Air Patrol Building - Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport, Airport Road, in North Clarendon. Class…

RUTLAND—In July, Neighbor Works of Western Vermont piloted a novel educational offering: a home maintenance course for women, designed and taught by a woman. Within 48 hours of posting the course, We Can Fix It, on social media, it was full. By the end of the week, there was a waiting list over 30 individuals…

Sunday, Jan. 7, 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—Looking for a way to warm up? Come play on the ice! Rutland Rocks Curling Club will be hosting an open house at Giorgetti Arena from 6-7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 7. Talk with club members about strategy, safety, and the history of curling before getting on the ice and throwing a stone or two.…

Sunday, Jan. 7, 3 p.m.—RUTLAND—Grace Congregational Church will host a celebration of the life of Robert De Cormier (1922-2017) Sunday from 3-5 p.m. De Cormier passed away in November, bequeathing an indelible legacy of music and engaging performance to Vermont, to the world of choral singing, and to all of humanity. At 3 p.m. on Sunday, the two local…

Saturday, Jan. 6, 3 & 5 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The 8th Annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum will feature the award-winning documentary, “Obit,” on Saturday, Jan. 6, 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 with disabilities. Reservations are…

Sunday, Jan. 7, 2 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Paramount Theatre continues its screenings of Live in HD from the National Theatre with an encore broadcast of “Obsession” on Sunday, Jan. 7 at 2 p.m. This unique collaboration brings together three of Europe’s most celebrated producing organizations: The National Theatre of Great Britain, Barbican Theatre Productions Limited, London and Toneelgroep…

Thursday, Jan. 4, 5:15 p.m.— CHESTER— On Jan. 4, Chester resident Gary King will address Rotary’s First Thursday’s event at the Fullerton Inn. Gary King will talk about a wide variety of topics including the continuing development of the disc golf course at the Pinnacle and the recent initiatives undertaken by the Chester Conservation Committee. …

Thursday, Dec. 28—KILLINGTON—Brandon “Taz” Niederauer will return to the Foundry Thursday, Dec 28 to play a night with Joey Leone. The 14-year old guitar prodigy has played with some pretty big names — Gregg Allman, Stevie Nicks, Lady Gaga, Slash, Buddy Guy (to name a few). Catch him here in Killington. The Foundry is located on Summit…

Monday, Jan. 1—VERMONT—Start the new year on the right foot with a hike in a Vermont state park. On Jan. 1, everyone is invited to join a free, guided, family-friendly hike taking place at many state parks and forests across Vermont. Hikes will be led by professional guides and outdoor educators eager to share their knowledge…

Saturday, Dec. 30, 3 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The eighth annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum will feature the award-winning documentary “2001: A Space Odyssey,” on Saturday, Dec. 30, at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. in HD projection and surround sound, with complimentary refreshments. All films are open to the public and accessible to people with disabilities. Reservations…

Sunday, Dec. 31, 5 p.m.—LUDLOW—Okemo Mountain Resort turns New Year’s Eve into a family celebration by moving midnight forward, allowing families with young children to ring in the New Year with events, activities and fireworks — and still get a full night’s sleep. Okemo’s Family New Year’s Eve Party is scheduled from 5-9 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31. Following early…

Saturday, Dec. 30—PROCTOR—The annual Rutland County Audubon Society (RCAS) Christmas Bird Count will take place on Saturday, Dec. 30. This has been an RCAS tradition for over 40 years. Field team participants and feeder watchers within each count circle have been recruited, and are always needed. The countdown and potluck following the day’s count will…

Dec. 28-Jan. 2—KILLINGTON—Killington Art Garage is offering daily craft and art workshops for kids and adults during the holiday week. On Thursday, Dec. 28, join Kids Winter Friends Sock Workshop from 3-4:30 p.m. Create winter friends out of socks with this no-sew craft. Cost is $27 per child; all materials and instructions are provided to…

  Friday & Saturday, Dec. 22-23—RUTLAND—Rutland Youth Theatre presents “Mary Poppins, the Broadway Musical” (with live orchestra) to celebrate the holidays, Dec. 22-23 at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland. Produced by Saskia Hagen Groom, directed and choreographed by Tegan Waite, and musical directed by Benjamin Green, “Mary Poppins, the Broadway Musical” captures audiences with a…

WOODSTOCK—Discover the traditions of a late 19th century Vermont Christmas with a visit to the Billings Farm & Museum this holiday season. Christmas at the Billings Farm will be featured on weekends in December and Dec. 23-Jan. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (excluding Christmas day). Tour the authentically decorated farmhouse, visit the dairy farm for interactive programs including “An Introduction to Milking” and “Milking…