The summer season officially gets underway Memorial Day weekend when hundreds of cycling enthusiasts from throughout the Northeast converge on Killington for three days of professional bike racing. Following are the highlights of the summer schedule:

Killington Boot Camp Race to the Peak August 20, 2016 Experience summer in Killington at the Killington Boot Camp Race to the Peak. The race includes a 5K course from Snowshed Lodge to the Peak Lodge of Killington Resort. Hike or run to the second highest peak of Vermont’s Green Mountains. This challenging 5K hike/run…

Reebok Spartan Race September 17-18, 2016 If you have tried trail races, mud runs, tough mudder runs, or a warrior dash, it’s time to step up to a brutal Spartan Race obstacle course.  Step up and get out of your comfort zone, many will arrive, but few will leave! Spartan Beast – 10-12 mile Obstacle Race from…

Video by: Andrew Christie Rebecca Buonadonna of Fruition Fineries and Raw Honey Apparel in downtown Rutland speaks about her stores, how and what she buys for them and opening a men’s store this fall.

Video by: Andrew Christie Heidi Lynch, Health Care Share Program Coordinator at The Vermont Farmers Food Center, speaks about the program. This summer more than 150 individuals volunteered throughout the course of 12 weeks to implement VFFC’s Health Care Share. Every Wednesday, during the growing season, volunteers arrived, arranging as many as 75 reusable bags along rows…

Video by: Andrew Christie Kerry O’Furlani describes her artistic process from her studio in Poultney.

Video by: Andrew Christie It’s a busy summer at the West Rutland Carving Studio Nora Valdez speak about The Stone Bench Project, Bill Wolf speaks about the artist in residence program and his bronze casting, and Carol Driscoll speak about the Carving Studio and the many projects they have schedule for the summer.

Named for and inspired by Killington founder Preston L. Smith, Preston's Restaurant is the embodiment of mountain lifestyle and culinary creativity. The menu is infused with Vermont ingredients and perfect pairings, from comfort food favorites to elevated entrees. Visit Website | Email:  | Phone: (802) 422-6111 Address: 228 E Mountain Rd., Killington VT 05751

Offering a farm-fresh food and daily specials year-round, the lodge is accessible via mountain trails and the K-1 Express Gondola. Take in the best views of Vermont's fall foliage, snow covered peaks or the signature green of the Green Mountains - it's breathtaking no matter the season.   Visit Website | Email:  | Phone: (800)…

Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 8 p.m.—RUTLAND—Legendary folksinger Bob Dylan’s son Jakob Dylan and his group The Wallflowers will appear at the Paramount Theater Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 8 p.m. As part of the mid-90s revival of roots-rock, the Wallflowers are more influenced by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers than original 60s folk-rock, though lyrically, Dylan…

Sunday, Aug. 28 at 11:30 a.m.—ROCHESTER—This year marks Tropical Storm Irene’s fifth anniversary, and Rebuild Rochester invites the public to join in a celebration of community spirit and ongoing activism in Rochester Town Park, Sunday, Aug. 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Schedule of events 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: New town park dedication by Larry…

Saturday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m.—PLYMOUTH NOTCH— The documentary film “Irene: Ruin to Renewal,” which recounts Plymouth Vermont’s astounding recovery from the catastrophic storm, will premier at the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site in the large reception room Saturday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m., on the eve of the fifth anniversary of Tropical Storm…

Sunday, Aug. 28 at 12:30 p.m.—PITTSFIELD— The Pittsfield Picnic will celebrate the fifth anniversary of the devastation of Tropical Storm Irene, Sunday, Aug. 28 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. This year, the town will celebrate more than just community. In 2011, Tropical Storm Irene disconnected Pittsfield, by washing away the bridges on Route 100 on…

Sunday, Aug. 28 at 11 a.m.–PAWLET–Pawlet hosts a Flower Brook Community Watershed event at Edie’s Green in Pawlet, Sunday, Aug. 28, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. This event is free and open to the public–rain or shine. Come hear what Pawlet, Danby, and Tinmouth are doing to protect their towns from future flood events. There will also…

Latin Rock Collective to perform at Cooler in the Mountains Concert Series Saturday, Aug. 27, 3:30 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Santa Mamba will once again return to the free Cooler in the Mountains concert series on Saturday, Aug. 20, 3:30 p.m. Rock, salsa, reggaeton, funk, bachata, disco, bolero—all of these elements can be found in Santa Mamba’s unique Latin…