Saturday, Jan. 7 — WOODSTOCK —There’s nothing better than a warm, homemade stew with fresh bread in the winter. Follow along with Chef Emery as she shares how to use preserved vegetables and herbs in a new and delicious way to make a cozy meal of stew. The perfect addition to stew is a nice…

Wednesday, Jan. 4 — KILLINGTON — Killington Resort is beyond stoked to welcome back Olympic Gold Medalist Red Gerard on Wednesday, Jan. 4. Red will be riding around the resort all day and signing autographs in the afternoon before the main event: a park jam under the lights at his signature Red’s Backyard, located next…

RUTLAND — The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) is partnering with Ocean State Job Lot in Rutland and the Rutland Area Disaster Animal Response Team (RADART) by distributing gift cards to Rutland County food shelves. As part of the RCHS Community Pet Food program, those in need of pet supplies and food will benefit from…

Monday, Jan. 2 — OKEMO — For over 20 years, Okemo has staged a weekly locals ski and snowboard race called Innkeepers. Traditionally held on Tuesdays, the race has been switched to Mondays this year. Both individuals and teams of up to seven sponsored by local restaurants, ski shops and  businesses  compete in this weekly…

Friday, Dec. 30 — OKEMO — Jackson Gore at Okemo will be kick off the Aprés Afternoons series with a 3 day event, so you can Après for the holidays, and then will be run every Saturday until the end of the season. The event starts on Friday, Dec. 30. Jackson Gore will feature music…

Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 28 -29 at 7 p.m.— RUTLAND — Join Paramount Theater for two free after-Christmas movies – "Happy Feet"and "The Croods" on the big screen. No tickets required. This is a family friendly event. "Happy Feet"  (Dec. 28) Run time 109 minutes Movie synopsis: Son of Memphis and Norma, sweet little penguin…

Rutland County Audubon’s annual Christmas Bird Count will take place this year on Jan. 1. Birds spotted within a 7 1/2 mile radius of Mead's Falls in Center Rutland will be counted by teams of field birders and feeder-watchers in this count circle. Results will be tallied and posted on e-Bird. Interested persons can contact…

KILLINGTON — Join Killington Resort for fun events over the course of the week leading up to New Year's. Wednesday-Friday, Dec. 28 -30 Kids Corner Holiday Activities After an amazing afternoon on the hill with the family, make sure to join Killington this holiday season in the Snowshed Base Lodge for kid-friendly activities for the…

By Alan Sculley, Last Word Features Whoever says the full-length album is a dying art form hasn’t been watching the Christmas music. This year brings another sleigh full of full-length albums. Here’s my take on this year’s albums vying for your Christmas music dollars. Lindsey Stirling: “Snow Waltz” — Stirling brings her unique signature mix…

STATEWIDE – Finding a gift that will continue to give for a full year is a challenge, but the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. has a solution: a license gift certificate for hunting and fishing licenses. “It’s a perfect gift for a friend or family member who hunts or fishes,” said Fish and Wildlife Commissioner…

By Mark Bushnell/VTDigger Charles Dickens had writer’s block in the worst way. It had been years since he’d laid down his pen while only halfway through writing “The Mystery of Edwin Drood.” In desperation, some say, he turned to an unlikely assistant. The public was stunned to read that the great British writer had picked…

Join the Vermont Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association to Light up the Ice at the Spartan Arena in Rutland from 6 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 19.  The event celebrates the community's accomplishments in fighting to end Alzheimer's disease and other dementia's through the Walk to End Alzheimer's, education programs, caregiver support groups…

The First Universalist Church and Society of Barnard, located at 6211 Route 12, will host BarnArts 12th annual winter carols at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16. The event is free with donations welcome to offset costs. There will also be a bonus outdoor BarnArts Chorale performance on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. on…

December — LUDLOW — Help Benson’s Chevrolet make a child’s Christmas special this year. The car dealership is once again a local drop-off location in the Ludlow area. Help them fill the tree and truck with books, toys, clothing and more this holiday season. There is no greater joy than a child receiving a Christmas…

By Dave Hoffenberg Bridgewater’s Collen Doyle, who owns the Woolen Mill Comedy Club there and Killington’s Matt Vita put on the festival. They both performed throughout the weekend. There were shows from Thursday through Sunday in Bridgewater, Killington, South Pomfret and Woodstock. I was fortunate to catch 5 of the shows. On Thursday I saw…