Monday, April 24—CASTLETON—“Against My Will” is a public art installation featuring 20 double-sided banners along the sidewalk path on the academic side of campus. The installation was created in partnership with individuals that have experienced trauma due to sexual assault. The images were made in collaboration with Brooklyn, New York, based artist Traci Molloy, 10 former…

  Saturday, April 22 at 5 p.m.—VIRTUAL— Celebrate Earth Day with renowned farmer, food justice activist and author Leah Penniman as she presents: "Black Earth Wisdom" Leah Penniman is a Black Kreyol farmer, mother, soil nerd, author, and food justice activist from Soul Fire Farm in Grafton, New York. She co-founded Soul Fire Farm in…

Saturday, April 22—KILLINGTON—The annual spring festival and Killington Resort passholder appreciation day will be held Saturday, April 22 at the K-1 Lodge. The resort will provide a deep music lineup playing all day including The Expendables, Harsh Armadillo, and DJ Dave.  Beast 365, Winter 22/23, and Midweek passholders are eligible to receive a free BBQ lunch at K-1 after presenting…

I was turning 30 and I wanted to wake up in the woods. Of course, that meant that my dad was going to want to come with me, but he had never been actually camping before and certainly not winter camping. We would find out the next morning that he had never slept in a…

EPA announces $62.2 million for Vermont drinking water infrastructure upgrades On April 4, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $62,283,000 for Vermont to fund essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). Thanks to the $6 billion boost from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA is increasing the investments…

Wednesday, April 12 at 7 p.m.—WALLINGFORD—The Sky Blue Boys, a duo comprised of Willy and Dan Lindner (who formed Banjo Dan and the Mid-Nite Plowboys), will perform at Wallingford Town Hall at 75 School St. in Wallingford on Wednesday, April 12 at 7 p.m.  The duo has built up a large repertoire of wonderful old…

I was lucky enough to grow up in a neighborhood that bordered a municipal park. I could walk out my front door, hop on my bike, and be at the park in less than two minutes. The park encompassed several acres and included tennis and basketball courts, a baseball diamond, a playground with a slides,…

Saturday, April 8 at 12 p.m.—LUDLOW—It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for: The Okemo Slush Cup is back this Saturday, April 8 from noon-2 p.m. featuring  live music from the band Sly Richard, prizes, a luau theme, BBQ and more! There will be registration opportunities at both the Clock Tower base area and Jackson…

Community breakfast, then an egg hunt with a few youth season passes follows Sunday, April 9 — KILLINGTON — What better way to start off Easter Sunday than with the Sunrise Service? Then watch the kids as they search for treats left behind by our local Easter Bunny, including an opportunity to win a youth…

Summer camp is a rite of passage for many children. Each year, campers of all ages head off to nearby recreation centers or travel to rural areas to claim their cabins and bunks. Here’s a deep look at some of the statistics surrounding summer camps. 1,467: The number of day camps in the United States…

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…

By Merissa Sherman My skis twist underneath me, wiggling through the moguls like a snake might find its way through an obstacle course of river rocks. It almost feels like they have a mind of their own, which obviously the R&D guys back at the production plant have worked very hard to achieve. My body…

Saturday, March 25—WALLINGFORD—Sparkle Barn is having an “In Full Bloom” garden party in the newly expanded Bloom Room! this Saturday. It’s an all day event from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission is free. Drop in anytime! They’ll be serving flower cookies and lemonade. It’ll be a great way to get a big dose of color therapy and get…

By Mary Ellen Shaw When the second half of March rolls around I start checking my flower gardens looking for signs of future flowers. I can usually see something making an attempt to burst forth. In my gardens snowdrops win the prize for blooming first. They are a bulb flower so the cold of winter…

Wednesday, March 22 — MONTPELIER —On the heels of one of Vermont’s largest snowfalls of the season, while skiers and snowboarders from neighboring states revel in fresh powder, Vermont will be celebrating Tourism Day at the State House on March 22. Throughout the day, industry leaders will engage with legislators and the Governor to raise awareness to the collective contributions…