Wednesday, April 20, all day — QUECHEE— The Skinny Pancake will be serving up Choco Nutty & Sugarshack crepes for free at its six locations across the region. The closest option in central Vermont is in Quechee (7161 Woodstock Road/Route 4, Quechee). Others include: Albany, Montpelier, Stowe, Burlington and UVM. For those of you who…

He aims for 365 consecutive hikes to benefit Vermont Children KILLINGTON—Randy Crossman, a 63-year-old woodworker and 7th-generation Vermonter, has summited Pico Mountain 300 times in 300 days, nearing his goal to climb 365 times in 365 days. He invites the media and the public to join him at a June 18, 2022, event to celebrate…

By Bonnie Kirn Donahue A simple staple in many cuisines and recipes, onions can be a satisfying plant to grow in the garden. While it is easy to buy them at the grocery store, fresh onions are unique in flavor and intensity. I like to grow onions from sets, which are basically small, dried onion…

By Curt Peterson Nora Rice was born and raised in Hartland, and developed her deep love for fresh local produce, farm-raised meats and the art of food preparation growing up at Cobb Hill Cohousing and Cedar Hill Farm.  At 18, Rice completed a four-week certification course at Ashburton Cookery School and Chefs Academy in England.…

Movie-goers may not associate Easter with Hollywood blockbusters, but there is an entire cache of films that align well with Easter. Consider these movies while gathering this year. 1. “It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown!”: This 1974 classic puts The Peanuts’ heartwarming spin on another holiday theme.  2. “The Prince of Egypt”: This 1998 animated…

Saturday, April 16 at 10:30 a.m. —FAIR HAVEN— Join in for a unique and memorable Easter egg hunt at the Fair Haven Union High School football field. Watch a helicopter fly in and drop thousands of eggs for the kids to collect. There will also be a toddler egg hunter before the drop to give…

Coloring eggs is a beloved Easter tradition. Eggs long have been symbols of fertility and rebirth, making them fitting icons for spring.  Dyeing eggs is an entertaining activity, but one that also may have some religious significance. Many families will color eggs this Easter, and these guidelines can make the process go smoothly. Hard-boil eggs…

Trades and career exploration summer camp for middle school girls Vermont Works for Women (VWW) is partnering with The MINT - Rutland’s Makerspace to offer two weeks of "Rosie’s Girls" summer camp: July 25 - 29 and August 15 - 19.  VWW is also offering camps in Essex, Barre, Burlington, Swanton, and Bellows Falls.  Rosie’s…

As hours of sunlight increase, thoughts may turn to summer vacation. For many children, summer vacation wouldn’t be the same without camp.  Adults may have their own fond memories of going to summer camp when they were children because of the opportunities it presented to be independent and meet new people. Campers often bond over…

Families share many Easter traditions. Easter in a home with people who trace their ancestry to Italy will likely feature pane di Pasqua, which translates to “Easter bread.” Easter Bread is a ring of sweet bread that can be adorned with candy sprinkles. Some people nestle colorful hardboiled eggs within the twisted dough as well.…

Thursday, April 14 at 7 p.m.—CASTLETON—Castleton University is hosting a live taping of the hit podcast, "Shooters Gotta Shoot," on Thursday, April 14 at 7 p.m. at the Jeffords Center Auditorium. Hosted by professional comedian Erica Spera, this live episode will feature guest Molly DeMellier ‘14, as the two former NCAA athletes share what it’s…

Friday, April 15, at 5 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Chaffee Art Center invites the community to the opening of the photography exhibit & amateur photo contest, Images of our World. There is no charge for admittance, but a donation would be greatly appreciated. The exhibit will feature many talented photographers showcasing amateurs in the annual photo contest with…

Saturday, April 16 at 12-noon—KILLINGTON— Celebrate spring with soft bumps, cold brews, on-snow demos, and of course, great live music at the K-1 Base Area. Your finest spring attire is greatly encouraged. Live music will be from 12-6 p.m. Tentative schedule as follows: DJ Dave: 12-1:30 p.m. The Sideways: 1:30-3 p.m. DJ Dave: 3:30-4 p.m.…

Bart Jacob memorial turkey calling contest is Saturday Saturday, April 16 at 10 a.m.—CASTLETON—If you are young and can use a turkey call to cluck, yelp, purr, or do the Kee-Kee Run, you will have a chance to show off your turkey calling skills at the annual Bart Jacob Memorial Youth Turkey Calling Contest in…

Wednesday, April 13 at 7 p.m. — VIRTUAL — Celebrate National Poetry Month as Bianca Stone joins our virtual stage for an evening of poetry.  Stone will be reading from her latest collection, "What is Otherwise Infinite." Written in four sections with incisive and vivid lyrical language, Bianca Stone’s "What is Otherwise Infinite" considers how we find our place in the…