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Subaru WinterFest held at Killington

February 19, 2020
Friday, Feb. 21 –  Sunday, Feb. 23—KILLINGTON—Killington and Subaru announce the return of Subaru WinterFest. The highly anticipated, music and lifestyle tour offers one-of-a-kind experiences for winter warriors across the country. Featuring weekend stops at nine of the nation’s top mountain resorts, the 2020 Subaru WinterFest tour will feature live music, complimentary snacks and refreshments, dog…

Rockin the Region with Theo Katzman

February 19, 2020
By DJ Dave Hoffenberg Theo Katzman, the multi-instrumentalist of Vulfpeck, is bringing his band to The Pickle Barrel this Sunday, Feb. 23, at 8 p.m. I had the pleasure of speaking to him to find out what we can expect. He said, “It’s songs that are rooted in the classic rock tradition. That’s what I…

Free marble art workshop for high schoolers

February 14, 2020
Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 10 a.m.—WEST RUTLAND—The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center announces a free one-day carving workshop for high school students. This special course will give participants a chance to experience the rare (and fun!) art of marble sculpture, a craft that has been an important part of Vermont's history and ongoing cultural legacy.…

Be dazzled by Master Magician Blaine Goad at the Chandler

February 12, 2020
Sunday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m.—RANDOLPH—The Hocus Pocus Magic Show is a high energy, comedy show with lots of amazing magic that will “knock your socks off!”  Blaine Goad has been performing magic for over 40 years. It is his passion and he loves to share his amazing talents with audiences of all ages. The…

Stockwell leads in high school bowling

February 12, 2020
With only one match to go before the championships, Howard Stockwell of Randolph boasts a 15 point lead in the Vermont High School bowling ranks. In the team standings, the scores are much tighter, with only one point separating first place So. Burlington and second place Windsor. The teams will meet again on Saturday, Feb.…

Weight loss workshop kicks off in Rutland

February 12, 2020
Tuesday,  Feb. 18 at 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—Rutland Regional Medical Center is offering a 12-week weight loss program for overweight and obese community members, who would like to lose weight through modification of key behaviors that not only affect body weight, but also overall health and wellness. Topics to be covered in this course include nutrition, fitness…

PSEF dinner and silent auction fundraiser supports youth ski racing

February 12, 2020
Saturday, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Pico Ski Education Foundation’s annual silent auction fundraiser is underway, and will culminate on Saturday with a Caribbean dinner. Funds raised at this event will be applied towards items and initiatives that the Pico Ski Club needs to run a safe, competitive, modern youth Alpine race program, offering a greater…

Alan K. Betts to speak on caring for the earth

February 12, 2020
Monday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m.—STOCKBRIDGE—Dr. Alan Betts of Atmospheric Research in Pittsford is Vermont’s leading climate scientist. He is a frequent speaker on climate change issues around the state, and has worked on climate change adaptation planning for Vermont. He is a Weekly Planet columnist for the Rutland Herald and Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus. You can…

Couples invited to paint and sip in Rutland

February 12, 2020
Sunday, Feb. 16 at 1 p.m.—RUTLAND—Looking for something fun to do with your Valentine? How about a fun afternoon of lots of painting and lots of sipping at the Moose Lodge 1122? No painting experience is required. A birch tree painting will be done in the course of 2-3 hours. Admission is $65 per couple…

Beneath the Snow: watercolor workshop held in Woodstock

February 12, 2020
Saturday, Feb. 15 at 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—What lies beneath the snow as we wait for spring to emerge? The forest floor is buried but a whole other world exists where we cannot see. Animals are hibernating or living in their dens. Small creatures may be cozy in the roots of the trees. Below the earth’s surface,…

Enjoy a steak at Moose Lodge’s sweetheart dinner

February 12, 2020
Saturday, Feb.15 at 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND— Served to you by volunteer servers in the intimate dance hall, Chef Willie Tyler will prepare a New York Strip steak to your taste, and provide appetizers and dessert. Seating starts at 6:30 p.m. Get tickets fast as there is limited seating. Louis Wierzbicki and his accordion starts at 6:30 p.m.…

Celebrate maple at Billings Farm in February

February 12, 2020
Saturday, Feb. 15 at 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—Celebrate Vermont maple syrup with tastings and cooking demonstrations and learn about the maple sugaring process during February vacation weeks at Billings Farm & Museum. The Farm & Museum are open to visitors daily from Feb. 15 through March 1, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The maple celebration will include daily…

Okemo Mountain School hosts Winter Festival

February 12, 2020
Satruday, Feb. 15 at 8 p.m.—LUDLOW— Join Okemo Mountain School for the annual Winter Festival at The Sitting Bull at Okemo Mountain Resort. This will be a fun-filled night of free, delicious late night snacks, a full cash bar, a silent auction, and live music by 80s cover band, Cowbell! Cowbell is a rock band…

The Vermont Snowmobile Festival takes over the state fairgrounds

February 12, 2020
Saturday, Feb. 15 at 9 a.m.— RUTLAND—Show and shop snowmobiles at the Vermont State Fairgrounds on Saturday. Registration starts at 9 a.m. is free for all. Sleds are welcome to enter day of show but sign-up by mail, phone or email is highly recommended and appreciated. The show and swap meet gets going at 10…

Torchlight parade to illuminate Okemo

February 12, 2020
Saturday, Feb. 15 at 5:30 p.m.—LUDLOW— An amazing torchlight parade, made up of Okemo’s Ski and Ride School instructors, traverses the Open Slope trail followed by a spectacular pyrotechnics show in the Clock Tower Base Area this Saturday. Even the kids can participant in their own Torchlight Parade this year!  Meet our Ski and Ride…