Saturday, Feb. 18, 11 a.m.—CHESTER—On Saturday, Feb. 18, the Chester Disc Golf Club (CDGC) will host two outdoor events in conjunction with the 2017 Chester Winter Carnival. Children and families are welcome at both events. At 11 a.m. the CDGC […]
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Annual student art show brings light to dark winter
Friday, Feb. 3 at 5 p.m.—BRANDON—From the quiet of winter emerges much energy and excitement as local youth present the annual student art show at Brandon Artists Guild. It is a very special time for students, their families and the […]
Families enjoy winter fun day at Bethany Birches Camp
By Robin Alberti PLYMOUTH—Saturday, Jan. 28, Bethany Birches Camp hosted a Winter Family Fun Day. Located on Lynds Hill Road in Plymouth, kids and adults were able to enjoy outdoor winter activities including, ice skating, snowshoeing, skiing, broomball and the […]
Get social at KES winter fundraiser
Thursday, Feb. 9 at 6 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Support the Killington Elementary School KEEPERS organization at the winter social fundraiser on Feb. 9, 6-8 p.m. at The Foundry at Summit Pond. Tickets are $20 per person, and can be purchased in advance or […]
Boisterous Blue Jays flock in winter
By Susan Shea “Jay, jay, jay!” Every morning last winter I awoke to the loud cries of a flock of 17 blue jays dancing around my feeder. They gorged on sunflower seeds and suet, scaring away smaller birds, then left, […]
PossumHaw to perform farewell concert at Tinmouth Old Firehouse, band to retire after winter
Friday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m.—TINMOUTH—The Old Firehouse Crew is pleased but sad to announce that PossumHaw will be bringing their much-loved original bluegrass and folk music to Tinmouth one last time on Friday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. After […]
Brandon gets crafty with annual sale at Compass
Saturday, Jan. 28 at 10 a.m.—BRANDON—Once again the Compass Music and Arts Center is holding its popular winter season arts and crafts sale. Artists and crafters, like anyone, tend to accumulate too much stuff. However, when their studios fill up, […]
Lifts and Trails Report – Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Lift and Trails Report for Killington Peak – Wednesday, January 11th K-1 Express Gondola – OPEN – 9:00 – 16:00 Anarchy – OPEN (gladed trail) Bear Trax – GROOMING (trail with snowmaking) Blue Heaven – GROOMING (trail with snowmaking) Cascade […]
Red Cross issues urgent call for blood donors
On Jan. 5, the American Red Cross reported a severe winter blood shortage and issued an emergency call for blood and platelet donors to make a donation appointment in order to help save patient lives. Hectic holiday schedules for many […]
On winter birdfeeders, many questions
By Joe Rankin Back in September, I put out the bird feeder. I try not to do it too early because, well . . . bears. My feathered friends emptied it in hours. A couple of refills later and I […]