Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Using as inspiration Martin Luther King, Jr.’s 1967 speech “The Other America,” author Mitchell S. Jackson reflects on his childhood in a poor, black community in Portland, Oregon—where he witnessed drug use, gang violence, and […]
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Green Mountain College celebrates the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan. 20-22—POULTNEY— Green Mountain College will begin the spring semester with a series of events aimed to honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Events planned are listed below. Soul Food Sunday Gathering will be […]
Billings Farm & Museum celebrates MLK weekend
Jan. 19-21—WOODSTOCK— Billings Farm & Museum, offering programs and activities for all ages, is open Jan. 19-21, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, “Nine From Little Rock,” the award-winning documentary short by Charles Guggenheim will […]
Billings Farm & Museum to host Sleigh Ride Weekend, Jan. 13-15
Jan. 13-15—WOODSTOCK—Horse-drawn sleigh rides around the Billings Farm, programs, and activities for all ages, plus the award-winning documentary, “A Time for Justice,” will be featured at the Billings Farm & Museum’s Sleigh Ride Weekend on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, Jan. 13, […]
Smiles shared at ski resorts on snowy MLK weekend
By Robin Alberti Like many of us, 4-year-old Leah Mrachek of Conn. is thrilled to play in the fresh snow. By Polly Lynn Skiers and riders in Vermont during the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend rejoiced when they woke […]