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Artists announced for WinterWonderGrass Grass After Dark

November 20, 2018
STRATTON— Music, winter sports, craft beer, fresh eats, and family is what makes up the three days of the WinterWonderGrass Festival being held at Stratton Mountain Resort Dec. 13-16. With deep roots in Colorado, California and now Vermont, the event has established itself as a leader in the winter lifestyle culture where the quality of…

Tree of Remembrance calls for community submissions

November 20, 2018
CASTLETON— The Castleton Woman’s Club and the Castleton Free Library are once again collaborating for the lighting of the Tree of Remembrance. All are invited to this ceremony, which will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 12 beginning at 6 p.n. at the Castleton Free Library. The library is located at 638 Main Street, Castleton. The…

RRMC presents concussion discussion, info for athletes, parents, coaches

November 20, 2018
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 6 p.m.—MANCHESTER CENTER— It is estimated that in the United States, several million sport-related concussions occur each year. Rutland Regional Medical Center will be holding a free community presentation on concussion injury, Wednesday, Nov. 28 from 6-8 p.m. at the Maple Street School, 322 Maple St., Manchester Center. Certified Athletic Trainers from iSport and…

Quilt and painting raffle held at Fair Haven Free Library

November 20, 2018
FAIR HAVEN— The Friends of the Fair Haven Free Library are currently holding a raffle through Dec. 14, when the drawing will be held at 3:30 p.m. at the library. The winner does not need to be in attendance at the time of the drawing. There are three prizes being raffled off: two hand-made quilts…

Fair Haven welcomes Santa, lights holiday tree

November 20, 2018
Friday, Nov. 23, 4 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN— The Fair Haven Concerts in the Park Committee will be hosting its annual holiday tree lighting in the Fair Haven park on Friday, Nov. 23. The event will begin at 4 p.m. and will include songs of the season, a visit from Santa, hot chocolate and cookies. It has…

Meet Swedish athletes for autograph session, Friday

November 20, 2018
Friday, Nov. 23, 1:30 p.m.—KILLINGTON— The Bliz women’s Swedish World Cup athletes will be at Coopers Coffee at Killington Resort’s K-1 Base Lodge for an autograph session on Friday, Nov. 23, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. The K-1 Base Lodge is located at the base of the Superstar  race hill nearest to the World Cup Village. The…

‘Face of Winter’ honors late, great ski film legacy, Warren Miller

November 20, 2018
[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="30" gal_title="2018 Warren Miller"] Saturday, Nov. 24, 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON— Warren Miller Entertainment (WME) is kicking off the season with its 69th installment ski and snowboard film, “Face of Winter. The late, great Warren Miller built his legacy capturing the essence of winter magic, and today that legacy launches the start of the ski and snowboard…

Eat more pie: run a Turkey Trot!

November 20, 2018
Nov. 22, 23— During the Thanksgiving holiday, area organizations hold annual running/walking benefit races that take place on or Thanksgiving Day. Gobble wobbles, turkey trots – call them what you will – they are running races giving the ok for that extra piece of pie and giving to local charities. The Zack’s Place Turkey Trot is…

DJ Paul Oakenfold to kickoff the Killington Cup on stage

November 14, 2018
Submitted DJ Paul Oakenfold sets up his equipment at Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England. He was the first person ever to DJ there, doing so Sept. 13, 2018.

Learn to curl with Upper Valley club

November 14, 2018
Saturday, Nov. 17, 5:45 p.m.—WHITE RIVER JUNCTION—Upper Valley Curling will hold a Learn to Curl clinic at the Barwood Arena in White River Junction on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 5:45-8 p.m. Experienced curlers will teach the basic elements of curling and students will get to practice on the ice. The clinic costs $25 per person and…

Park’s open! Killington launches in competition season with Loaded Turkey Rail Jam

November 14, 2018
Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m.—KILLINGTON—It’s tradition at its finest: Killington’s Loaded Turkey Rail Jam is back to kick off another great season of park competitions on Saturday, Nov. 17, in Reason Terrain Park. The Beast is serving up Thanksgiving dinner on the podium with a frozen turkey going out to first place winner and all the…

‘The Last Chapter’ screening offers help with end of life planning

November 14, 2018
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 5:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—For those who are facing end of life decisions, there are choices available to them: choices like palliative care and hospice. These options have lower costs and offer a higher quality of life in the final days. Some even see their lives prolonged. The powerful documentary, “The Last Chapter,” will be shown on…

Chaffee calls for gingerbread entries

November 14, 2018
RUTLAND—The Chaffee Art Center is excited to announce the return of its annual gingerbread contest. This year’s theme is Silver Bells. Interested bakers, schools, organizations, businesses, families, individuals and young people are invited to submit their imaginative gingerbread creations. Entrants do not have to pre-register, but those who do by Nov. 15 will be eligible for a holiday…

Interfaith Thanksgiving celebration to include food, community sing-a-long

November 14, 2018
Sunday, Nov. 18, 5:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Five Rutland churches and the Rutland Jewish Center will join in the annual Interfaith Thanksgiving celebration with a new twist that includes a huge vegetarian potluck dinner and a community sing on Sunday, Nov. 18, 5:30-8 p.m. The food and music will be a departure from past years, turning this year’s Thanksgiving…

Don McLean, Joe Nichols perform at Paramount this week

November 14, 2018
Nov. 16-17—RUTLAND—The Paramount Theatre brings a male performer-dominated stage for the next two weeks, spanning the genres from folk-rock to country to comedy. On Friday, Nov. 16, folk-rock singer-songwriter Don McLean will perform at 7:30 p.m. McLean has more than his fair share of great songs to his name, but one stands head and shoulder…