Late winter in Vermont can feel a little long, but the Fish & Wildlife Dept. is here to help with great opportunities that are not only fun, but also educational. Education Manager Ali Thomas says the department has something for everyone: “Whether you are inclined to snuggle up by a warm fire, or pile on…

Reminds us that not all heroes wear capes Feb. 4-7—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum’s 11th annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series features “The Fight,” an inspiring, emotional look at four pivotal cases taken by the American Civil Liberties Union and the lawyers on the front lines. Directors Elyse Steinberg, Josh Kriegman, and Eli Despres capture the rollercoaster ride of…

Vermont’s spring snow goose hunt will be held from March 11 through April 23 Since 2009, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has annually issued a “Conservation Order” to allow the reduction of the population of migrating greater and lesser snow geese as well as Ross’s geese.  The numbers of these geese have grown so…

RUTLAND— Send messages of love and reach over 20,000 homes! Rutland Region Community Television (PEGTV) invites the public to submit non-commercial Valentine’s Day greeting for broadcast on PEGTV throughout Valentine’s Day weekend. It’s a great way to reach your loved ones, friends, and neighbors while participating in a spreading kindness. Organizations, businesses, and individuals within Rutland…

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont (NAMI Vermont), will begin the new year by educating and offering support to those with family members that live with mental illness. In addition to helping with the everyday challenges that might be expected to the friends and family of those living with mental illness, the classes…

The Chaffee Art Center invites members and non-members to be a part of its upcoming exhibit, The Art of Technology, which will open on Friday, March 5 and be on display until April 16. There are opportunities to have a featured gallery, feature display and more. Those interested in exhibiting should send email and images…

Friday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m.—Join 17 Vermont choreographers for this virtual dance performance showcase. The evening will feature all new works, created in the month of January during the National Choreography Month challenge. Meet new artists, see dance, find inspiration. This performance is a fundraiser for the Vermont Dance Alliance, a statewide nonprofit organization.…

Saturday Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. and Sunday Feb 7 at 2 p.m.—What is love? Songs say love is sometimes a “many splendored thing,” “all you need,” or even a battlefield.  Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre explores beyond romantic love to celebrate the different levels, aspects, and ways of loving during its February virtual short play…

Creating curb appeal is important in real estate and can increase the value of a home by as much as 17%. But it can be challenging to achieve great curb appeal in the cold weather months. Here is a checklist from the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of power equipment.…

RCHS reminds you that February is Adopt-a-Rescued-Rabbit month!  Did you know that rabbits are the third most likely animals to find themselves looking for a new home?  Rabbits make excellent companions.  They can live eight to 10 years and bond closely to their adopters.  Quiet but curious, rabbits can also be trained to use a…

  Thursday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m.—On Thursday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m., the Vermont Sierra Club, with support from Transportation for Vermonters and the Vermont Natural Resources Council, will be hosting a virtual Transit Equity Day celebration promoting public transit as a civil right and effective means of combating climate change. The Vermont Sierra…

Barre author Craig A. Comstock announces the release of ‘The Worst of Sinners: A Novel’ “Was the apostle Paul using hyperbole in calling himself the ‘worst of sinners” when writing to Timothy prior to his death? What does Paul tell us today about free will, repentance, grace, election, and forgiveness? How does God take away…

By Victoria Gaither For 25 years, Black Dog Sports in Killington has been getting skiers and snowboarders ready forThe Beast. Based on industry standards, new techniques developed over the years by owner and operator Dave Manning provide skiers with a better edge to ride Killington and Pico. “We iron on the wax, and it’s a…

By Brooke Geery Skolf, developed by Airblaster in 2016/2017, is a competitive snowboarding blend of S-K-A-T-E and golf. For the past several seasons, the outerwear brand has held skolf world tours, crowning champions across the globe. But with Covid-19, the world tour was scrapped for a  smaller, localized activation. The Darkside in Killington was one…

FAIR HAVEN—Fair Haven Free Library Is now offering take-out… for your child’s brain that is. The library has prepared several story time take-out kits. Each kit contains four books on a theme with accompanying family fun activities appropriate for children approximately age 3-8. Current available themes are Penguins, Silly Stories, Maple Sugaring, Pirates, Valentine’s Day, Presidents,…