Saturday, March 27 at 6 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The Woodstock Area Jewish Community/Shir Shalom Congregation has announced an open invitation to the public to attend the synagogue’s second online Passover celebration, when Jews join those around the world to retell the Biblical story of the Exodus. Every seder recalls the bitterness of slavery and the joy of liberation…

Colleges may return to normalcy in a few months as the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines continues. Meanwhile, in sharp contrast to that positive news, millions of college students will graduate this spring facing bleak employment prospects, says Vince Thompson (meltatl.com), founder and CEO of the marketing agency MELT and author of “Building Brand You: How…

Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging (SVCOA) announced the kick-off of its “Get Out and March for Meals” campaign which will run from March 21 through March 27. Food insecurity and isolation have grown with the Covid-19 pandemic, and Meals on Wheels (MOW) is working hard to keep up with the growing demand for its services.…

By Victoria Gaither “When you drive through the mountains and see steam blowing off in the distance, it’s sugar season. I can smell it,” said Mary Smith of Rutland, who buys only  local maple syrup. “It’s the best time of year because it says spring.” Maple trees release sap between mid-February and late April. The…

By Brooke Geery The Red Bull Slide-in Tour stopped by The Beast of the East as part of a nine-day road trip through the center of Vermont, covering the entire vertical length of the state, up historic Route 100 on March 9-10. The roster included Winter X Games gold medalist Zeb Powell, a staple of…

By Brooke Geery Killington’s freestyle facilities have always been world-class.  Snowboarder Magazine even awarded Woodward Killington Mountain Park with the prestigious Best Terrain Park in the East award for 2020. This year, under the watchful eye of Parks Supervisor Taylor Zink, it’s possible they are even better than last. The cherry on the sundae is…

By Brooke Geery Amid a season of Covid-19 restrictions, Stratton Resort managed to organize and safely hold a scaled-back version of the Vermont Open on March 13-14. The event, which normally includes slopestyle, halfpipe and other disciplines, was reimagined as a two-day Banked Slalom, open only to Vermonters and students attending Vermont schools. Banked Slaloms…

A portrait of an Israeli human rights lawyer who defends Palestinian offenders March 18-21—  WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum’s 11th annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series features the award-winning documentary, “Advocate,” an examination of the life and work of Jewish-Israeli lawyer Lea Tsemel who has steadfastly represented Palestinians against all types of criminal charges for nearly 50 years. From feminists to…

Thursday, March 18 at 7 p.m.—GRAFTON—Join The Nature Museum for an evening with Carolyn Finney, the third program in its online “Speaking of Nature” series. Carolyn Finney, author, storyteller, professor of cultural geography, and former member of the U.S. National Parks advisory board, will be discussing her work on the relationship of diverse communities in environmental…

March 20 and March 27 at 8 p.m.—POMFRET—With theaters across the country temporarily closed due to the impact of the Covid‐19 pandemic, many entertainment seekers are left devoid of the live entertainment experiences they crave. In an innovative move, Artistree presents an all‐new compelling live entertainment experience that audiences can enjoy from the comfort of…

Casting for ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ open now RANDOLPH—Chandler is happy to announce that it will proceed with a filmed version of this year’s summer youth musical. Last year Chandler had to forego the annual summer tradition of having dozens of local youth come together to entertain and enliven Fourth of July weekend. This year, so…

March 19-28—MIDDLEBURY—The exciting online monthly movie series Split/Screen resumes with its March edition, coming up March 19-28. Co-presented by the Vermont International Film Festival [VTIFF] and the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival [MNFF], Split/Screen will continue through June 2021, with each festival curating a selection of four films in alternating months.  MNFF takes the wheel for…

Rutland County Little League (RCLL) announced the beginning of the 2021 season on March 12. The first practices for all divisions begin, weather permitting, April 19. The divisions are T-Ball for 4-6 year olds, Coach Pitch for 7-8 year olds and Majors for 9-12 year olds. Every division in RCLL is co-ed. “The goal of…

Saturday, March 20, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.—MIDDLEBURY—The Sheldon Museum invites you to take a sweet mystery tour on Saturday, March 20, and find museum founder Henry Sheldon at five Addison County sugarhouses. At each sugarhouse, you’ll look for a full-size image of Henry and take a picture with him! Participants can share their photos with the Sheldon Museum on…

Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard resort in Eastern North America, and its parent company, Powdr, announced March 11 that 2021-22 season passes are on sale now, including the new Pico KA All Seasons Pass giving passholders access to Killington Resort year-round. “Killington is a mecca for year-round adventure with lifts spinning to provide…