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Enjoy the 2021 maple season, even without Maple Open House Weekend

February 17, 2021
Vermont continues to lead the nation by a commanding margin as the top maple producing state. Total U.S. maple syrup production in 2020 was 4.37 million gallons, with Vermont’s contribution accounting for 2.22 million of those gallons (that’s about 51% of U.S. production). The Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association (VMSMA) offers the statewide annual Maple…

Dorset Theatre Festival’s Young Playwrights Program goes virtual for 2021

February 17, 2021
Dorset Theatre Festival is taking its acclaimed Art of storytelling and playwriting workshops online to students this spring. Building on the success of their first online workshop in fall 2020, the festival is expanding its offerings to reach as many middle and high school students in Vermont as possible and provide support to Vermont teachers.…

CCV to host Abenaki speaker series 

February 17, 2021
All are welcome to attend a free virtual Abenaki speaker series this spring, hosted by the Community College of Vermont (CCV). The series is part of CCV’s ongoing effort to honor the Abenaki people, who originally stewarded the land on which the college’s 12 academic centers are located. “We are pleased to have three accomplished…

VTIFF announces films by African American women directors as its February Split/Screen

February 17, 2021
Feb. 19 – 28—This series by the Vermont International Film Festival will feature recorded conversations with directors Natasha NGaiza and Ashley O’Shay.  The series will be available for 10 days on VTIFF’s online portal at watch.vtiff.org. More information, tickets and passes on vtiff.org/vtiff-now/split-screen/ The six films  1. “Losing Ground” by Kathleen Collins  One of the first American features directed by a Black woman, Kathleen Collins’s 1982 film was released…

Renovation trends that look to be popular in the year ahead

February 17, 2021
Home renovation trends are ever-changing. Renovations that might have been de rigueur 20 years ago may seem dated now. Recognizing the potentially popular trends of tomorrow is a great way for homeowners to give their homes a fresh new look and put themselves in position to capitalize on popular trends when they put their homes…

February is National Pet Dental Health month!

February 17, 2021
The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) would like to remind you that February is National Pet Dental Health Month. An astonishing 80% of dogs and 70% of cats shows signs of oral disease by age 3. Symptoms of gum disease in dogs and cats include yellow and brown build-up of tartar along the gum line,…

Free babysitting course offered for Middle School students

February 17, 2021
Being a good babysitter involves more than just knowing how to keep kids entertained. To help middle school youths learn the skills needed to be a responsible, caring and capable babysitter, University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H is offering a free six-hour babysitting course via Zoom. Anyone in grades 5-8 may register for one of three…

Winner of the 2020 Sundog Poetry book award announced

February 17, 2021
Sundog Poetry Center is pleased to announce that “the blue-collar sun” by Lucas Farrell of Townshend is the winner of the 2020 Sundog Poetry Book Award for a first or second manuscript by a Vermont-based poet. “the blue-collar sun” will be published in partnership with Green Writers Press of Brattleboro  this spring. The award also includes a $500 cash prize, 50…

Former Vermont Attorney General publishes memoir

February 17, 2021
Rootstock Publishing, a Montpelier-based publisher and imprint of Multicultural Media, Inc., announces the release of “A Lawyer’s Life to Live”, a memoir by Kimberly B. Cheney, Vermont Attorney General (1973-1975), of Montpelier. “A Lawyer’s Life to Live” is about a unique time when Vermont culture was ready for change, and one young lawyer heeded the…

Retired teacher publishes children’s book promoting benefits of mental and physical activities

February 17, 2021
Liz ONeill, a third-generation Vermonter currently residing in Brookline, is a retired teacher having taught for over 25 years and spent 30 plus years volunteering and working at a woman’s advocacy shelter and as a mental health worker for those dealing with substance abuse. Through her experience in education and mental wellness, ONeill was inspired to…

Traveling artist Maurie Harrington finds success in Vermont

February 10, 2021
By Brooke Geery Painter Maurie Harrington has been called the “traveling artist” for her penchant for jet-setting to exotic locales around the globe, but she is happy to call Vermont home. “Travel and art have been a big part of my life,” Harrington said. “I love painting snow scenes in Killington. I only have to…

Valentine’s Day activities to spread the love

February 10, 2021
By Brooke Geery Sunday is Valentine’s Day, and like everything else in the last year, it won’t look like ever before. But that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate safely with your sweetie, and to help you we’ve put together a list of local ideas and happenings to make the 14th day of February special. Travel…

Join Vermont Splitboard month at Pico apart, together

February 10, 2021
Splitboard Vermont organizers were feeling a bit isolated and lonely while working hard to do their part in fighting the current world health crisis. In trying to figure out ways to hang with the splitboard community at festivals like Pico Hiko and Bolton Valley Split and Surf-fest, they realized there was just no way to…

Fried Brussels Sprouts with a Maple-Cider Glaze

February 10, 2021
Ingredients 3/4 cup Sugarmaker’s Cut pure maple syrup ½ cup apple cider vinegar ½ cup fresh apple cider pinch kosher salt 1 lb Brussels sprouts vegetable oil for frying Directions Combine maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, apple cider and salt in a medium sized pot. Reduce by 1/4 over medium heat stirring constantly. Set aside.…

Second annual snowmobile festival revs up Feb. 13 at Vermont State Fairgrounds

February 10, 2021
Saturday, Feb. 13 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.—RUTLAND—Snowmobile enthusiasts are encouraged to pre-register their snowmobiles— new or vintage —for judging at the 2nd annual Snowmobile Festival, Feb. 13 at the Vermont State Fairgrounds,175 South Main St. in Rutland. The show and judging begin at 10 a.m. Admission is free and all are welcome. This year please…