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‘Frostiana’ benefit concert held at Grace Church, Sunday

February 26, 2020
Sunday, March 1 at 4 p.m.—RUTLAND—The choirs of Grace Church, as well as singers and instrumentalists from the region, offer an afternoon of music to raise money for the local charity, Fair Haven Concerned. FHC’s mission is to prevent homelessness and hunger in Fair Haven, West Haven and Benson. Included in the concert will be…

Fleetwood Mac tribute Tusk plays the Paramount

February 26, 2020
Friday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Tusk is the number one Tribute to Fleetwood Mac in the world, bar none. No wigs, no backing tracks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection with note for note renditions that no other Fleetwood Mac tribute on the touring scene today can come…

RRMC headlines Rutland Young Professional’s February Mix

February 26, 2020
Focus will be on mental health and services Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6 0p.m.—RUTLAND—Join Rutland Regional Medical Center at TaSo2 for the Rutland Young Professionals February Mix. Learn about the hospital’s campaign to upgrade the Psychiatric Services Inpatient Unit to support necessary improvements to enhance the safety and security of patients in a therapeutic, recovery-oriented…

Experience wildlife encounters at the Brandon Town Hall

February 26, 2020
Friday, Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m.—BRANDON— Wildlife Encounters returns to Brandon Town Hall for another awesome show! Bringing beautiful, exotic animals right to you, Wildlife Encounters is an ethical educational center, treating their creatures with respect and wonderful care. This is not just for kids. There will be a short lecture, plenty of close up…

Pico Hiko Splitfest offers demos for uphill travel

February 26, 2020
Friday, Feb. 28 at 8:30 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Interested in splitboarding? Looking for your perfect setup? Want to learn more about safe access to the backcountry? From first-timers to seasoned split vets, this event will help you find the ideal ride, from the right gear for mellow on-resort morning laps to the finest quality big-mountain freeride shred tools…

Pico welcomes Boy Scouts camp-in weekend

February 26, 2020
Friday, Feb. 28—KILLINGTON— Boy Scouts are in for a weekend of fun and activities as they “camp-in” at Pico Mountain from Friday, Feb. 28, to Sunday, March 1. Activities include a Friday night welcome party, skiing/riding at Pico Mountain, a pool party, on-snow games, indoor rock climbing and a fun race. Rentals and lessons are…

Wacky Winter Games hosted at Pico Mountain

February 26, 2020
Monday, March 2 at 10 a.m.—KILLINGTON—The Killington Pico Area Association and Pico Mountain are bringing back the Wacky Winter Games. This annual event has been on hiatus for nearly 15 years and is being brought back this winter to benefit Chase Kuehl, a local boy that was stricken with a rare genetic condition. The Wacky…

Three factors to consider before choosing a summer camp

February 19, 2020
Adults often look back fondly on their childhood experiences at summer camp. Camps can provide the opportunity to form lifelong friendships and discover rewarding hobbies that can enrich campers’ lives for decades to come. Choosing a summer camp is no small task, as the options at families’ disposal range from overnight camps to weekday afternoon…

Rutland WinterFest continues

February 19, 2020
Brave the cold and come out for the final events of Rutland WinterFest 2020 this week. On the schedule are indoor and outdoor events for all ages across the city. For more information and complete schedule visit rutlandrec.com/winterfest. Curling for kids Thursday, Feb. 20 at 11 a.m. Giorgetti Arena Learn all about the fun and…

Go on a winter forest fairy hunt at VINS

February 19, 2020
Saturday, Feb. 22 at  10 a.m.—QUECHEE—Even in the winter, there is always something to see in the woods. Connect with the natural world by exploring the VINS trails and learning forest facts while searching for fairies! Afterwards, build fairy houses to your heart’s content, then warm up in the classroom with some hot chocolate and…

Bear Trax Adventures hosts GKWC snowshoeing event

February 19, 2020
Monday, Feb. 24 at 4 p.m.—KILLINGTON—The Greater Killington Women’s Club (GKWC) is sponsoring a snowshoeing and libations event on Monday, Feb. 24. Club Board Member Lisa Davis Lewis also owns Bear Trax Adventures and has offered to host this snowshoeing excursion for the club. Participants will meet in the lower lobby of the Killington Grand Hotel, 228…

Have a ‘Dam Good Time’ raising money for local snowmobile club

February 19, 2020
Sunday, Feb. 23 at 4 p.m.—CHITTENDEN—The Chittenden Dammers have been blessed with a healthy group of active members who all help keep snowmobiling alive and well in Chittenden. Jodi Casey and Amy Carr are again co-chairing the now second annual Dam Good Time.  Save the date – Sunday, Feb. 23 starting at 4 p.m. at the Mountain…

Identify animal tracks in snow

February 19, 2020
Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Are those footprints you see in the snow domestic cats or dogs, bobcats or coyotes? Joel Flewelling from the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife will present a talk on identifying animal tracks in winter at Grace Congregational Church. Free and open to the public. The church is located at…

Pico holds Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream Social

February 19, 2020
Friday, Feb. 21 at 3 p.m.—KILLINGTON—It’s been a “minter” wonderland at Pico so far and needless to say, it has been “oat” of this “swirled!” Head to the Pico Base Lodge on Friday for a Ben & Jerry’s ice cream social we’re sure you “pecan’t” resist. That’s right, they will be handing out free samples (while supplies last) of…

Reading Democrats kick off 2020 election year with meet-and-greet

February 19, 2020
Monday, Feb. 24 at 5:30 p.m.—READING—The recently reorganized Reading Democratic Town Commit will hold its inaugural “Meet & Greet” at the Reading Town Hall on Monday 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Committee invites all residents who are either Democrats or interested in joining the Democratic Party to attend. Refreshments will be served. The keynote speaker will be…