There are activities aplenty to be enjoyed around Central Vermont. Here are a few:

By Robin Alberti A choral group performs at the Killington Holiday Festival held Dec. 4-5, at the Killington Grand Hotel

Rails-2-Riches at Killington, Saturday, Dec. 5, was “way crazier than last year” according to reports from newschoolers.com. “There were some big names in attendance throwing signature technical tricks with style.”

By Kate Drew Miller La Voz De Tres

Submitted Governor Peter Shumlin selected and harvested a Christmas Tree Sunday, Nov. 30, from Isham Family Farm in Williston, Vt. Owner Mike Isham (pictured right) joined him for the selection. Over 134,000 Christmas Trees are harvested in Vermont annually Vermont’s Christmas tree industry received one of its early customers Sunday, Nov. 29, when Gov. Peter…

Check out this year's action from the Loaded Turkey Rail Jam at Killington Resort.  Video courtesy of Killington TV

The third annual Catwalk for a Cause to benefit the United Way was held Sunday, Nov. 22. Over 100 models helped to showcase a variety of local fashions from a dozen retailers at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Rutland. Models, make-up and hair artists and retailers arrived for the first dress rehearsal at 8:30 a.m.…

KILLINGTON — A helicopter flew large pieces of steel up Killington mountain Monday, Nov. 23, including towers for the new mid-station that Killington Mountain School, in partnership with Killington Resort, is building at the Snowdon Triple lift. The Snowdon Triple lift used to have a mid-station, but it was removed decades ago. The reconstruction of a…

Work being done at Mt. Ascutney to cater to an up-and-coming generation of skiers. Local hill to offer free skiing, become “feeder” area By Karen D. Lorentz In 2010 the former Mount Ascutney Resort shut its doors feeling the effects of the economic downturn and the less than stellar snow seasons. But thanks to people who…

Kids and adults alike will be enchanted by Rudolph, Yukon Cornelius and Hermey, brought to life in the holiday favorite, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical.” Family-friendly stage adaptation of CBS’ highest rated Christmas special of all time takes to the stage for two shows Friday, Nov. 27 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. — RUTLAND…

In its 66th season, legendary winter sports filmmaker Warren Miller releases “Chasing Shadows”, documenting skiers and snowboarders chasing storms, snow, and lines on the world’s highest peaks. Saturday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. — This winter, Warren Miller Entertainment releases “Chasing Shadows,” the 66th edition of its annual winter sports film. The tour is country-wide, but…

On Sunday morning, Nov. 15, skiers and riders were treated to beautiful weather and incredible albeit man-made snow. Hundreds of cars filled the parking lot at K1 as eager snowsports athletes converged on the mountain. Unfortunately, an electrical problem midday meant that the resort had to suspend afternoon operations. All was in working order by…

About 30 people gathered outside the Paramount Theatre Thursday, Nov. 5, at 12-noon, for a press conference on the 13th annual Gift-of-Life-Marathon and the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the Paramount’s contributions to the national-record-setting drive. RUTLAND– With an eye toward creating an even greater regional impact, Rutland’s record-breaking blood drive will add a new…

Middlebury High School senior Cortland Fischer is chased by Rutland Raiders’ fierce defense during Saturday’s state championship game. The Raiders ended the Tigers’ 32-game winning streak. Raiders’ passing game, defense were key to their victory By Andy Kirkaldy RUTLAND — Playing on home turf Saturday night, the top-seeded Rutland High School football team used an…

Sunday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — Get ready to hear The Tenors like you’ve never heard them before. On their new album, “Under One Sky,” the multi-platinum JUNO-Award winning band co-wrote eight tunes, showing facets of themselves which they’ve longed to share with their millions of fans. They bring the tour to Rutland’s Paramount…