Thursday, March 18 at 5 p.m.—VIRTUAL—Since spring of 2020, the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. has partnered with the Vermont Farm to Plate Network to host “Vermont Wild Kitchen,” a Facebook Live cooking show taking place on the third Thursday of each month.  March’s episode will feature Abenaki Chef Jessee Lawyer who will prepare traditional…

Fill your kitchen with the scent of fresh bread baking Wednesday, April 17 at 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—Join Billings Farm & Museum’s Chef Emery for Basic Breadmaking, a live Zoom presentation, as part of the Billings Backyard Series. Ever thought making  a fresh loaf of bread was too much work or too intimidating? In the next Billings…

By DJ Dave Hoffenberg In this pandemic world, you don’t get to see new music that often so I highly suggest going to see Sami Eldebs this weekend. You have four opportunities starting Thursday 6-10 p.m. at Jax, Friday and Saturday 6-10 p.m. at the Pickle Barrel and Sunday 5-9 p.m. at The Foundry. I…

Luna, a domestic shorthair cat doted on by registered nurse Tricia Noelle of Rutland Town, took her first runs at The Beast on March 5. She liked going up down more than going up, and this is not her first taste of adventure. “She is a great local cat who also paddle-boards and goes camping,”…

Hartford Area Chamber postpones Father’s Day weekend event to Labor Day weekend 2021 due to Covid-19 QUECHEE—Despite encouraging signs of the pandemic coming under control as vaccinations increase, the timing of large outdoor events remains in doubt.  To ensure a safe and successful festival, the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce (HACC) has announced the Quechee…

By Brooke Geery Mike Arciero, 20, met Terracea Outerwear founder Eric Hui, 36, at a ski event in Hui’s hometown of Seabrook, New Hampshire. Then a teenager, Arciero, who grew up in Chittenden, transitioned the chance meeting into a job, joining Hui to work for his new brand Terracea as sales & operations manager. Terracea…

Support class has become vital training ground for new racers The future of dirt track racing is bright at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Benson, Vermont. As a leader in Vermont’s current short track racing renaissance, car counts are at their highest point in 15 years or more, and fan support has been exceptional. A key…

Knowing conversions can help In recent months, many people have grown accustomed to hosting small gatherings for holidays and other important events. Even family dinners may have been scaled down as personal health and safety has taken precedence in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak. For individuals accustomed to cooking for a crowd, it can…

By Melinda Myers Be the first in your neighborhood to enjoy a garden-ripe tomato. Then continue harvesting an abundance of flavorful tomatoes throughout the growing season. A little planning and strategic planting can help you get an earlier and bigger tomato harvest.  Jump start the season by warming the soil for an earlier start.  Cover…

CHITTENDEN—The Chittenden Dammers snowmobile club is planning its annual fundraising event for 2021, but it will be different from years past due to Covid. In the past two years, Chittenden Dammers have partnered with Mountain Top Inn to create a “Dam Good Time,” with a delicious buffet dinner, live entertainment provided by Rick Reddington, and…

GRANVILLE— The Slate Valley Museum is excited to announce a virtual presentation of music performed live by the popular Celtic band Gypsy Reel on Saturday, March 13 from 7-9 p.m. The band played at the museum to sold out crowds each year for the five years preceding the onset of the pandemic last March. While…

  This month, the Governor’s Institutes of Vermont (GIV) is launching a new program: “Serious Talks for Silly People,” a series of free interactive webinars designed to remind Vermont high schoolers that learning can and should be fun. These events will feature GIV’s cast of faculty, staff, and alumni exploring the intersection of two traditionally…

Does it seem to you that, in general, people are not as healthy as they used to be? Earth Matters, the 350VT Manchester environmental group, has begun a 90-day challenge to educate folks about pesticide use, and how it may be impacting our health, including our vulnerability to Covid-19.  The goal is to restore the…

Back in March due to popular demand Are you hoping to start a garden in your community this season (i.e. neighborhood, school, workplace, apartment building, etc.)? Or perhaps your site’s already up and running, but need some tips to strengthen your efforts? Join Vermont Community Garden Network this March (Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.) for an online…

Sunday, March 14,12-2 p.m.—RUTLAND—Rutland Area ARC and Elks Lodge are hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Pot of Gold grab & go event. Thanks to generous donations by local businesses and individuals, we will be offering merchandise, gift cards, food items, and more to ARC members and anyone who is interested in becoming a part of…