Banked Slalom takes snowboarding back to its roots STRATTON—A return to outdoor events is slated to celebrate the simplicity of strapping in and carving through the snow and fresh Green Mountain air. The 2021 Banked Slalom, hosted by Stratton Mountain Resort, is back on March 13-14. The Vermont Open presents the 2021 Banked Slalom, a…

Mark of distinction recognizes commitment to highest level of service to the community On Nov. 10, the Town of Hartford Parks & Recreation Dept. joins the ranks of elite park and recreation agencies across the country by earning accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and…

RCHS is excited to partner with Pampered Chef for the month of March! Refresh your kitchen with new kitchen utensils that also give back to RCHS. From pantry must-haves to smoothie makers, they have it all. Get your new kitchen appliances while supporting the animals in our care. To learn more and to place your…

The Sixth Annual Vermont Animation Festival, hosted by Northern Vermont University in partnership with Catamount Arts and the Vermont Curators Group, will be held virtually March 26-28. A full slate of activities is planned for beginner and experienced animators, including workshops, a film screening, and an artist talk by keynote speaker and Vermont-bred/Boston-based Experimental Animator…

https://vimeo.com/ondemand/vtbirthex The United States has the highest maternal mortality out of developed countries. The rate is three to four times higher for women of color. With there being a high rate of interventions and unnecessarily high infant and maternal mortality rates, local birth workers wonder what Vermont does differently that makes it so much safer…

Participants can enter to receive one of ten $50 gift cards. Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) is initiating a comprehensive health assessment of the communities that it serves. Conducted every 3 years, the Community Health Needs Assessment process allows SVMC to understand the current health needs of its region, assess the services available to residents,…

On Saturday, March 6 the Castleton Women’s Ice Hockey Team will once again trade their traditional Spartan green apparel for pink to raise awareness and funds for the Breast Care Program at Rutland Regional Medical Center. The Spartans will face the Norwich Cadets in an exciting match-up scheduled to begin at 1:00pm at the Spartan…

Suicide Six held its annual Fisk race on Feb. 25. The Fisk Trophy is the longest running ski race in North America. It is a right of passage for serious Eastern ski racers. Notable past winners include Chip Knight, Jimmy Cochran and many other Olympians, US Ski Team members and NCAA Champions. This year’s results are as follows:…

By Brooke Geery Jamisyn Baker and Olivia Suker are cousins with more in common than just a bloodline. In a few months, the girls will compete together in the Miss Vermont USA/Teen Pageant, happening June 5-6 at Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center in Stowe. Baker, 15, is a sophomore at Rutland High School, and will…

Crispy, flaky, steamy and fried — the popular, limited menu item sells out quickly By Krista Johnston It’s March and the Lenten season is well on its way. And what do I crave more than anything right now? Fish! Crispy, flaky, steaming, fried fish! Coming from southwestern Pennsylvania, our family tradition has always been to…

The Brandon Artists Guild (BAG) announced its “Pet Project” – an animal-themed exhibit that celebrates all creatures great and small. The exhibit runs from March 5 through May 2. There will be a free closing reception on Friday, April 23 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The all-media, all-member show includes works in paint, fiber,…

Registration is now open for communities to join the Vermont Mural Project. The Community Engagement Lab, Juniper Creative Arts and the Vermont Folklife Center are partners on the statewide project, which features a collaborative mural-making process to guide communities to build vision statements and action plans that address the social and environmental justice issues they…

Saturday, March 6 at 7 p.m.—RANDOLPH—The Young Tradition Touring Group will perform a 45-60 minute online concert on Saturday, March 6 starting at 7 p.m. for the Chandler Center for The Arts in Randolph. Featured will be the 20 teen members of the Touring Group. An opening set will feature the 2020/2021 Youth Commission ensemble led by Maeve Fairfax and four…

An engaging, moving, and important film about the complicated topic of policing practices March 4-7—  WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum’s 11th annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series features the award-winning documentary, “Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops.” “Ernie & Joe” follows two police officers with the San Antonio, Texas, police department who are diverting people away from jail and into mental health treatment,…

A Zoom event Saturday, March 6 at 6 p.m.—BARNARD—BarnArts is hosting its 9th annual Masquerade Jazz and Funk Winter Music Carnival. From 6-9 p.m. DJ Sean will be spinning the tunes, keeping with the New Orleans-style fun and funk you love. Tickets are available on a $5-20 sliding-scale. Enjoy Jazz hours at 6 p.m. featuring…