The 26th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is taking place Feb. 17-20 in backyards, parks, nature centers, on hiking trails, school grounds, balconies, and beaches — anywhere you can find birds!  The Great Backyard Bird Count is a great way for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect with nature. Participation is free and easy.…

After a two-year hiatus, Winterfest returns in full Feb. 17-25 with events for all ages and abilities. Winterfest has been a Rutland staple for 20 years, but what began as a 4-hour event one day in February has blossomed into a 7-day festival during winter break. This year, Winterfest is bringing back crowd favorites like…

By DJ Dave Hoffenberg This Thursday you don’t want to miss Chadwick Stokes of Dispatch at the Pickle Barrel Nightclub. He’s bringing his friend Brooke Annibale to open the show. Chad said she’s a great singer-songwriter. I had a great chat with Chad about what he’s up to now and the many times I’ve worked…

Sun, Feb. 12, at 9 a.m.—RUTLAND—Rutland Cold Rolled Fatbike Festival is back for its third year! Cold Rolled offers a day of fatbike stoke on cold-rolled singletrack!  Join in Sunday as fatbikers from around New England and New York gather in Pine Hill Park (PHP) to challenge Old Man Winter, replete with group rides, demos, and…

Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 11-12—KILLINGTON—Subaru is thrilled to welcome back Subaru WinterFest, a one-of-a-kind music and mountain lifestyle tour outside our brand-new K-1 Base Lodge that invites friends, family, skiers, snowboarders, music fans, and dog-lovers alike to bask in their love of adventure and all things winter! The annual mountain destination event will feature live musical performances from The…

Sunday, Feb. 12 at 10 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Join in for a traveling freeskiing demo tour that focuses on fun and eating pizza! Come ski with Andy Parry and the “Tell A Friend Tour” crew at the Woodward Killington Mountain Park. Guest skiers for the event will include: Will Wesson, Reagan Wallis, Andy Parry, Simeon Glas, Kevin Merchant…

Preparations are beginning for Poem Town Randolph’s 10th anniversary celebration in April, National Poetry Month.  Several exciting poetry events are planned, including readings by well-known Vermont poets, a poetry with music event, a poetry open mic, and the beloved Farmer Poets night at Silloway Sugarhouse. Poem Town is now soliciting original poetry submissions to be…

RUTLAND—With the Vermont Everyone Eats (VEE) federally funded pandemic recovery program ending March 31, 2023, the Vermont Farmers Food Center (VFFC) is "stepping up to the plate" to provide a sustainable long-term solution to food insecurity in Rutland County. Rutland County Eats,  inspired by the Vermont Everyone Eats model and specifically designed for Rutland County…

Stone Valley Arts (SVA) announced recently that Diane Bargiel is the new executive director at the arts center. With over 35 years of experience in the performing arts as a presenter, educator, performer, manager, and division and department chair, Bargiel will bring a multi-faceted perspective to her role at SVA. “I am honored and excited…

By Victoria Gaither When guests at the Trailside Inn in Killington return from a day of skiing, snowshoeing, or snowboarding, as well as a cozy fire, hot drink, or food, a jigsaw puzzle awaits them.  “Our place feels like it’s a huge house, so a lot of times people are hanging out in the great…

 The Ludlow Rotary Club heard from Pat Pullinen of the Expeditionary School at Black River (ESBR) board of directors on Jan. 11. The school is now in its third year of operation, offering project based learning to students in grades 7-12. The board has been working for state certification approval for the past three years.…

Valentine's Day is fast approaching when you might want to play an appropriate song or two, or perhaps get some ideas for the day. We love music, song, and the people who make it, so on Wednesday, February 1st,  come along and join our song circle from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m., at the Godnick Adult Center in Rutland. Music…

Feb. 4-25—VIRTUAL—The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center has announced a new workshop exploring polymer clay. Participants ages 12-16 will meet online over four Saturdays Feb. 4-25. Instructor Amelia LaChance will discuss the process to create a successful and meaningful sculpture, from molding and carving to final painting and finishing. The Carving Studio is located at 636 Marble…

Saturday, February 4 — HARTFORD/QUEECHEE— Learn the basics of ice fishing during a free clinic at Dewey’s Mills Pond. Topics covered will include safety, equipment, regulations and more, providing you with the skills to ice fish on your own. All equipment will be provided. Participants should dress for the weather and for walking on ice. Consider…

Sunday, Feb. 5 from 6-8 p.m.—LUDLOW—Grab your snowshoes and meet at 6 p.m. at the Ice House parking lot at Okemo Mountain Resort. This free community event is a great way to enjoy winter in beautiful Vermont. The guided snowshoe hike starts at 6 p.m. and we will have Nature Valley granola bars for all…