Saturday, Jan. 23 at 7:30 p.m. — TUNBRIDGE — Acclaimed singer/songwriter, Mark Erelli returns to the Tunbridge Town Hall on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Erelli has been honing his craft for more than two decades and has released multiple albums of original material over the years as well a recent tribute album to the late…

By Mikie Perkins Lisa Navarrete decided not to wait until the dawn of the new year to lose weight. She started her journey on the path to good health more than a year ago and since then has walked herself all the way to “One-der Land.” “I wasn’t just fat,” said Navarrete. “I was morbidly…

Jan. 25 - April 3 — Revels Kids engages children ages 6-14 in an exploration of diverse world cultures through music, dance, percussion, and storytelling. This journey of cultural traditions will truly be a celebration of the mind, soul, and spirit for children and families alike, which we hope will inspire a lifelong love of traditional…

Sunday, Jan. 24 — MENDON — The Pico Telemark Clinic that was originally scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 10 was rescheduled until Jan. 24, this weekend at Pico Mountain in Mendon. This course is for skiers looking to tackle more challenging terrain, or those who want to spice up tours by being able to take better advantage of…

Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 6:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — Chaffee Downtown hosts an oil painting workshop with local artist Ann McFarren on three Wednesdays: Jan. 20, Feb. 3 and Feb 17 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. each night. The workshop will be held at Chaffee Downtown, 75 Merchants Row, Rutland. This three-part painting class will teach…

On Friday Jan. 8, the entire U.S. ski industry came together in an attempt to set a new record for a coordinated participation in a Learn to Ski or Snowboard lesson. Organizers for the “World’s Largest Lesson” have determined that an estimated 6,000 lessons were taught across the country from the East coast to Alaska.…

Jan. 30 — RUTLAND — Are you ready for your young teen to start watching younger siblings, stay home alone or begin babysitting but you aren’t sure if they are ready? Register your son or daughter for upcoming Safe Sitter® classes and have peace of mind that they are prepared. Rutland Regional Medical Center offers monthly Safe…

Calling all filmmakers ages 14-30 who live or go to school in Vermont! Win cash prizes and share your work on Vermont PBS and at film festivals statewide in the 2016 Freedom & Unity TV Vermont Youth Film Competition. The deadline for the second annual competition, which accepts short films with a Vermont focus, is…

By Ginny Bowman ROCHESTER — The White River Valley Players of Rochester, Vt. took audiences on a Caribbean cruise this past wintery weekend with “My Post-Traumatic Cruise Ship Cabaret.” This amazing, fun, and hilarious New York-bound original musical is co-written by Middlebury playwright Dana Yeaton and his daughter, New York actress and playwright, Vanessa Dunleavy. Dunleavy,…

Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 6:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — On Wednesday, Jan. 20, at 6:30 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host Jeffrey Amestoy for a talk on his new book, “Slavish Shore: The Odyssey of Richard Henry Dana Jr.” In 1834, Harvard dropout Richard Henry Dana Jr. sailed to California as a common seaman. His account of…

Jan. 21-23 — WOODSTOCK — With the recent events in Ferguson, Mo., Staten Island, N.Y., and Charleston, S.C., many people across the U.S. have come to question whether our nation can ever achieve racial equality within our institutions and social interactions. From Jan. 21-23, St. James Episcopal Church in Woodstock will be a partner site when a…

Sunday, Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. — BENSON — On Sunday, Jan. 24 at 2 p.m., join the HEAT Squad and the Sisters of Mercy at their home located at Mercy Farm, 56 Howard Hill Rd in Benson for a weatherization open house! The sisters have generously opened their home to the community to spread the word about the positive impact…

Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 5 p.m. — CASTLETON — The Christine Price Gallery at Castleton University will feature the works of local artist Bill Ramage running from Jan. 11 through Feb. 12, with an artist reception scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 5 p.m. Entitled “The Men’s Group,” the exhibit features a large pencil drawing highlighting…

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Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. — CASTLETON — Friends of Castleton Library present nationally renowned author, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, novelist, author of “Mark Twain: A Life” and co-author of the number one New York Times bestseller “Flags of Our Fathers” — and Castleton resident —  Ron Powers with a program at the Castleton Free Library. Powers will present…