Friday, Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m.—QUECHEE—Vermont Institute of Natural Science welcomes all to its annual Family Owl Prowl, Friday, Feb. 16, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Discover “Hooo’s” out there making raucous noises in the nighttime forest and learn about the secret life of one of New England’s most elusive nocturnal residents. Weather permitting, visitors will explore this…

Friday, Feb. 16, 9 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Interested in splitboarding? Looking for a perfect match? From first-timers to seasoned split vets, organizers of Pico Hiko Splitfest want to help find the ideal setup. Catch the event at Pico Mountain on Friday, Feb. 16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jones Snowboards, Never Summer Industries, Rome Snowboards and Burton Snowboards are providing complete splitboard demos, with…

Friday, Feb. 16, 8 p.m.—TINMOUTH—Bring friends and family to the Tinmouth Contra Dance at the Tinmouth Community Center, and dance to the splendid tunes of The Cold River Band with Lausanne Allen calling on Friday, Feb. 16 from 8-11 p.m. All dances are taught, and guests do not need a partner. Beginners should come right at 8 p.m. for…

Saturday, Feb. 17, 9 a.m.—FAIR HAVEN—The Friends of the Fair Haven Free Library invite community members to come make a bowl from coiled magazine paper with local artist Caren Helm. The program will take place on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 9 a.m. until noon in the library. This craft originated with the women of Vietnam…

Thursday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m.—CASTLETON—The Castleton University men’s lacrosse team, along with the Doug Mackenzie Lacrosse Fund, is proud to sponsor the Vermont premiere of the documentary film “Man in Red Bandana” on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Casella Theater. The film chronicles the actions of Welles Remy Crowther, a former lacrosse player at…

Feb. 16-24—RUTLAND—Rutland Winter Fest returns this year, featuring a week-and-a-half of activities to get the community involved in indoor and outdoor fun in the snow, and out of the winter blues. Events will span nearly every day, Feb. 16-24. The fun kicks off Friday, Feb. 16 with a free community skate night from 6:30-8:30 p.m.…

Thursday, Feb. 15, 8 p.m.—KILLINGTON—On Thursday, Feb. 15, Killington gets a big taste of New Orleans, as Richard James’ Krewe Orleans: A Mardi Gras Experience fills the Pickle Barrel Nightclub with the music and the spirit of The Big Easy. The show is open to anyone 21 years of age and older. Pink Talking Fish keyboard player Richard James has…

Thursday, Feb. 15, 12 p.m.—MONTPELIER—There will be an upcoming Mother Up! “climate action” day at the State House on Thursday, Feb. 15. This is an opportunity for parents and families throughout Vermont to come together to let state legislators know that not only is climate change a top priority, but also that now is the…

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Courtesy of Lightyear Entertainment The “cast” of “Tanna” are the natives of the South Pacific nation of Vanuata. Shown here are Dain and Wawa. Saturday, Feb. 10, 3 p.m. & 5:15 p.m.—WOODSTOCK— The eighth annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum will feature the award-winning documentary, “Tanna,” on Saturday, Feb. 10, at 3…

By Laura Carbone PAUL ASBELL Saturday, Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON— Paul Asbell will perform at Brandon Music on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. From his early years, playing blues on Chicago’s South Side, to his present multi-faceted career based out of northern Vermont, Paul Asbell has earned an underground reputation as a true musician’s…

Courtesy of JAG Productions Playwrights Nathan Yungerberg, Zhailon Levingston, Korde Arrington Tuttle, and NSangou Njikam. Feb. 9-11—WHITE RIVER JUNCTION— JAG Productions is pleased to announce the second annual JAGfest, a weekend performing arts festival of new works all celebrating the talents of African-American playwrights and performing artists. Presented Feb. 9-11 at Briggs Opera House in White River…

Courtesy of NWPL Though breastfeeding seems as though it should be easy, that is not always the case. Learn more through a support group in Woodstock, with other mothers, a lactation consultant and women sharing stories. Friday, Feb. 9, 3:30 p.m.—WOODSTOCK— Are you breastfeeding? Pregnant and plan to breastfeed? Meet monthly to discuss any breastfeeding related…

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Courtesy of VINS It’s becoming more and more common for humans and black bears to cross paths in places that are troublesome to both like the one shown above.