Saturday, April 14, 1 p.m.—WEST PAWLET—Tammie Sargent and Amanda Weeden are excited to announce a basket party fundraiser on Saturday, April 14 at the Mettawee Community School, 5788 VT-153, West Pawlet. The fundraiser will benefit Chuck Weeden, Sr., of Pawlet, who is recovering from major heart surgery and has been out of work since January.…

Saturday, April 14, 9 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Killington Resort’s annual Nor’Beaster spring party continues this weekend, Saturday, April 14, with pond skimming. Costume-clad skiers and snowboarders will try to skim the icy waters in the man-made pond on Highline Trail. Registration will open at 9 a.m. (location TBA). The entry fee is $10 (cash or check only). There will…

Thursday, April 5, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—International recording artist and performer Woody Pines will be performing live at the Chaffee Arts Center in Rutland on Thursday, April 5. Starting at 7 p.m., Pines makes his Chaffee debut with a solo performance. This will be the second installment of a new music series at The Chaffee, that will continue the…

Thursday, April 5, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—On Thursday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host Peter Shea for a talk on his new book, “The New Atlas of Vermont Trout Ponds: A GPS-Compatible Guide.” The book includes regional maps, stocking information, boat access descriptions, wild trout populations, and more useful information for the Vermont angler. Peter Shea…

Saturday, April 7, 6 p.m.—CHITTENDEN—The Chittenden Day Committee is again hosting a community dinner on Saturday, April 7 at 6 p.m. at the North Chittenden Grange Hall, 3 Lower Middle Road. Known as the fireworks dinner, because it raises funds for the fireworks on Chittenden Day, this meal is a hearty one with turkey and ham with…

Friday, April 6, 5 p.m.—BRANDON—The Compass Music and Arts Center’s new exhibit “Barn Art” is a collection of works from 31 different artists in celebration of these functional, yet stunning, architectural gems — Vermont barns. The exhibit runs April 6-June 16, with an opening reception on Friday, April 6, 5-7 p.m. The different ways in which these 31…

Thursday, April 5, 6 p.m.—WEST RUTLAND—A new evening workshop, “The Art of Stained Glass,” will be led by local artist Karen Deets at the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center beginning Thursday, April 5 at 6 p.m. Throughout four weekly sessions, participants will explore and learn the basics of glass art, while experiencing the interplay of light and…

Friday, April 6, 7 p.m.—GRANVILLE, N.Y.—The Slate Valley Museum is pleased to announce artist Richard Weis will open his contemporary art exhibit “Of Time and Place” on First Friday, April 6 between 7-9 p.m. The show will run through May 27. The show is both globally influenced and culturally diverse in content. While assembling this exhibition, Weis had time to…

Saturday, March 30, 9:30 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Another great season with Killington Parks is once again coming to an end. Before they put the metal back in the shop, come lap the parks for one last spring event — Hibernation Park Jam, Saturday, March 30. Soft landings, good vibes, goggle tans and lunch are all on the agenda. Go…

Courtesy BFM Staff Billings maintains a flock of between six and 10 breeding ewes and a lively group of lambs born each spring. These babies wear wool sweaters to help them to stay warm during chilly weather. Friday & Saturday, March 30-31—WOODSTOCK— Billings Farm & Museum will feature its annual Baby Farm Animal Celebration on Friday and Saturday,…

March 29-April 1—BROWNSVILLE— On Easter Sunday, the Brownsville Community Church is organizing an Easter egg hunt open to all children in the community. There will be surprises for all children who join the fun. On Thursday, March 29 at 6:30 p.m. there will be a Maundy Thursday Service preceded by a potluck soup and bread supper…

Courtesy Pentangle Arts Huntertones Thursday, March 29, 7:30 p.m.—WOODSTOCK— On Thursday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m., Pentangle presents the jazz-funk band, Huntertones at the Little Theater, 54 River St., Woodstock. This concert is part of a two-day arts education residency with music students from the Woodstock Union High School. In fact, the WUHS Jazz Funk Band will open the…

Saturday & Sunday, March 24-25—POULTNEY, MIDDLEBURY—Under the direction of Matt LaRocca, the Champlain Philharmonic will present its annual spring concert series at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 24 in Ackley Hall at Green Mountain College in Poultney; and at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 25 at the Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. The program, entitled “Lion and Lamb,” will feature an…

Friday, March 23, 7 p.m.—GRANVILLE, N.Y.—The Slate Valley Museum will host a Sip and Paint on Slate on Friday, March 23 from 7-9 p.m. The class will paint a spring bouquet with instructor Andrea Tabor, just in time for ringing in spring. A traditional sip and paint event is centered around enjoying drinks and the company of other people…

Friday, March 23, 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Castleton Bank Gallery in Rutland will feature the works of local artists Hannah Sessions and Joe Lupiani running from March 10 through April 21 with an artist reception scheduled for Friday, March 23 at 6 p.m. Entitled “From Farm and Field,” the dual-artist exhibit will feature a variety of works including paintings created…