- 12:00 AM
Variety
Join us at Killington's Snowshed Lodge's Long Trail Pub and K-1
Lodge's Mahogany Ridge Bar for live entertainment and giveaways
presented by Kahlua. Sat, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Sun, 1-3 p.m.
- 8:00 AM
Sports
The Salomon Jib Academy is a global tour of slopestyle freeski
events for athletes 16 years old and younger. Participants ski in
groups all morning with a Salomon pro coach learning new tricks and
meeting other skiers. In the afternoon there is a 10-12 person
final jam session where tons of great prizes will be given out
including the Grand Prize, a trip to Mammoth Mountain for the Jib
Academy Final. Jib Academies are rider judged and all levels of
freeskiers are encouraged to participate. This stop, Bear Mountain
at Killington Resort! Details online at killington.com.
- 8:00 AM
Poultney Community Breakfast, 8-10 a.m., at Poultney United
Methodist Church, Repeats the last Saturday of each month.
- 8:30 AM
Second informational breakfast, at South Station restaurant,
with Bruce Lisman, founder of Campaign for Vermont. The event is
open to the public to encourage dialog about current issues in
Vermont politics. $13 includes a full buffet. For more information
or to RSVP, contact Joan Cross at 802-683-4920.
- 9:00 AM
Variety
We ride with or without snow! 30 min. rides at Mountain Top Inn
in Chittenden. Wednesday - Sunday. Reserve at 802-483-6089 between
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. or after hours at 802-483-2311. $25 for 13 years
and older. $15 for 4 - 12 years. (3 years and under
free.) Private rides available. mountaintopinn.com
- 9:00 AM
Variety
Free workshop focusing on the art and science of releasing and
pruning apple trees at VT Fish & Wildlife Dept. at Kehoe
Conservation Camp in Hydesville. Hands-on workshop to learn and try
simple techniques for pruning and releasing wild apple trees.
Registration requested at 388-3880.
- 9:30 AM
Vermont J3 Ladies State Championships return to Okemo. The
ladies will run: Saturday - 3 Runs of SL on Wardance Sunday - 3
Runs of GS. $90, vara.org.
- 10:00 AM
5th Season of VT Farmers Market presenting Winter Farmers
Market. In the old Strand Theatre, through Rutland Food Co-op.
Every Saturday, 10-2 p.m. Info, 438-9803. 40+ vendors.
- 10:00 AM
Variety
Enjoy a 45 minute sleigh ride through the maple trees. Learn how
maple syrup is made and visit with a real farmer. Cheese slices and
hot drinks upon returning to the farm house. Call to make sure
there is enough snow for the sled pulled by the Belgian draft
horses. Call for rates and reservations, 457-1757. Woodstock.
Families welcome! Through Feb. 26.
- 10:00 AM
Held every Saturday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Ludlow Teen
Center at Goodman's American Pie. Through March 3, 2012.
- 10:00 AM
Variety
Art projects based around a fun fact of the day for kids of all
ages at the Chaffee Art Center. Students may drop in anytime
between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Staff will be on hand to demonstrate new
techniques. Free in February. Call 802-775-0356 for details.
- 10:00 AM
Variety
Billings Farm & Museum's Sleigh Ride Week features
horse-drawn sleigh or wagon rides (weather depending), tours of the
dairy farm and farmhouse, and a variety of activities. 10 a.m. -
3:30 p.m. daily. President's Day cookie favorites on the weekends.
Trivia, movie showing, presidential silhouetts. 457-2355,
billings.org.
- 10:00 AM
Variety
Health
Rutland Family Support Network brings together a sibshop at
Rutland Mental Health, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. For children ages 7-12
who have a sibling with special needs. $5 per child includes lunch
- scholarships available. Come dressed ready for activity! RSVP
775-1370.
- 10:00 AM
Variety
Loaf, leaf, ladle Supper at Brandon Congregational
Fellowship Hall, Route 7, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Homemade soups, breads,
salad bar, pies, beverages, adults $9, youth 5-12 $4, under 5 free,
247-4130.
- 10:30 AM
Norman Williams Public Library in Woodstock offers story time
for ages 3-6 years. Call for more info, 457-2295 x102.
- 11:00 AM
Health
American Red Cross blood drive held at Rutland's Diamond Run
Mall, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. All eligible and new blood donors are
encouraged to give blood. All presenting donors during February
will receive a $10 EMS Gear Bucks Card, redeemable at participating
Eastern Mountain Sports locations in ME, NH, VT and online.
1-800-RED-CROSS.
- 1:00 PM
Variety
What's happening today in Killington at the Jack Daniel's Taste
of Tennessee Ski Week: In-store tasting at Woodstock Liquor 1-3
p.m. In-store tasting at Hannaford Rutland, 1:30-3 p.m. Bottle
signing with Lynne Tolley at Cordially Yours, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Aprés
ski promo at Moguls, 4-6 p.m. Aprés ski promo at Outback, 4-6
p.m. Aprés ski promo at Santa Fe, 6-7 p.m. Jack on the Run
promos at locations up & down the access road, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
J.D. promo at Grist Mill, 7-9 p.m. Black Jack attack at Wobbly
Barn, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
- 1:00 PM
Sports
Public Skating at Union Arena Community Center, 1-3:20 p.m.
Rentals available. 457-2500.
- 1:45 PM
Sports
Open public, 1:45-3:45 p.m. Stick & puck game, 5:30-6:45
p.m. BBA Game, 6:45 p.m. Teen Broomball "free event" 8:30-10 p.m.
Rentals available. 362-0150, rileyrink.com. Manchester.
- 3:00 PM
Variety
Health
Join us for an informative seminar on periodontal
disease in pets. Dr. Heath McNutt will discuss the effects
periodontal disease have on pet health, preventative dental care
and treatment of dental disease, free. Riverside Veterinary Care,
159 River St. 773-4771.
- 4:30 PM
Health
Anusara Inspired Yoga classes at Base Camp Outfitters in
Killington, Saturdays. Killington Yoga, killingtonyoga.com.
422-4500.
- 4:30 PM
Health
Anusara Inspired Yoga classes: Sat. 4:30 p.m. Level 1 happy hour
yoga at Base Camp Outfitters. killingtonyoga.com. 422-4500.
- 4:30 PM
Mardi Gras Celebration at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 18
Lincoln Ave., Rutland. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Roast pork & turkey
dinner, adults $10, children 6-12 $5, 5 & under free. Take out
available. Info, 775-4900.
- 5:00 PM
Sports
Cap off your day of skiing or riding with a snowcat-drawn sleigh
ride. We're offering sleigh rides every Saturday, starting at 5
p.m. at Killington Resort. Depart from Cooper's Coffee in Snowshed
Lodge and enjoy a 20-30 minute sleigh ride at dusk on Killington's
trails. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Limited seats -
reserve at 800-621-MTNS or any ticket window. $7 age 19+, $5 age 18
& under. killington.com.
- 5:00 PM
Variety
All are invited to gather to begin a 5 week discussion group on
Body, Mind and Spirit. Conversations will center on excerpts from
Krista Tippet's Sunday radio program "On Being," and are open to
people of all faiths, or no faith. The first gathering will be at
the guesthouse of the Church of Our Saviour at Mission Farm,
Mission Farm Road, across from the Skyeship gondola, and is offered
in partnership with the Sherburne United Church of Christ.
- 5:00 PM
The Southwest Freedom Riders will be hosting a Pasta Night at
the Italian Aid Society (Rte. 4, Center Rutland) with appetizers
served at 5 p.m Entertainment will be a bellydancing
exhibition by Shelby Jones of Cobra Gymnastics and Dance. Cost is
$10/person. Please call 888-299-SWFR by Thursday, Feb. 23 for
ticket information. Proceeds will help to fund our charity
events.
- 5:00 PM
Variety
Roast Turkey Church Supper at Castleton Federated
Church Main Street, 5 - 6:30 p.m., $9 adults; $6
children under 12, 802-265-8686.
- 5:30 PM
Sports
See Okemo mountain from a different point of view - from
inside a snowcat! See the top of the mountain, and the valley below
like you've never seen it before, lit up at night. Rides last just
over one hour, with time to get out at the summit, take pictures
and learn a bit about the mountain and the area along the way.
Reservations are required. 5:30 & 7 p.m. $39 per rider.
228-1600.
- 5:30 PM
Variety
Four Vermont artists will be exhibiting their paintings and
sculpture in Earth Rhythms opening at the Vermont Institute of
Contemporary Arts (VTica) in Chester. The work of Marilyn Allen of
West Halifax, Casey Blanchard of Burlington, Bryce LeVan Cushing of
Chester and Richard Weis of Castleton will be on view through March
31. Reception 5:30-8 p.m. For info, 875-1018.
- 6:00 PM
Variety
Come out and enjoy a great evening of skating with a live
DJ, games, and fun for the whole family at Jackson Gore's Ice House
at Okemo Mountain Resort. 6-9 p.m. 12 and up - $10, Under 12 - $8,
Rentals - $3. okemo.com
- 6:00 PM
Variety
Killington Mountain School's 28th annual auction and dinner to
support the Killington Mountain School Scholarship Fund takes place
at Killington Grand Hotel. This year is 70's theme - groovy evening
attire encouraged! DJ Dave spins 70's music. 6 p.m. silent auction
& cocktails, dinner 7:30 p.m. Tickets for dinner reservations
at www.killingtonmountainschool.org/auction. More
info, 422-KMS1, x219.
- 6:30 PM
Variety
Join in the most exciting dining experience at Okemo,
Snowcat Dining Adventures! Enjoy an evening ride up the mountain
before dinner, and after an adventure of the palate, take an
adventure on the mountain for the moonlight ride back to Jackson
Gore. Reservations are required.
http://www.okemo.com/okemowinter/lodginganddining/diningonokemo/solitude.asp
6:30 & 7:30 p.m. $125. 228-1600.
- 7:00 PM
Variety
Big Flicks at The Paramount Theatre film series presents the
1951 classic "The African Queen" starring Humphrey Bogart
& Katherine Hepburn. Tickets are $6 adults, $4 age 12
& under. 775-0903.
- 7:00 PM
Variety
Co-sponsored by Vermont Properties & Development, this
side-splitting night of professional comedy is sure to have 'em
rolling in the aisles. Join Rusty DeWees, The Logger, as the doors
open at 7 p.m. The show starts at 8 p.m. Ages 21 +. Advance tickets
available by calling Vermont Properties at (802) 228-8877. In the
Great Room at Okemo's Clock Tower Base Lodge.
- Variety
Kedron Stables offers 45 min. rides, leaving from Green Mtn
Horse Assn., Rt. 106, S. Woodstock. Wagon or sleigh, weather
permitting. Call for rates & reservations, 802-457-1480.
kedron.com
- Sports
Named the most strenuous snowshoe event, the 7th anual Peak
Snowshoe Challenge competition comes to Pittsfield on Mar. 2-3.
$225 registration, open through Feb. 28. 100 mile beast begins at 8
a.m. Other snowshoe challenges that weekend: Peak Snowshoe
Marathon, a 26.20-mile event; Peak Snowshoe Half Marathon, a
13.10-mile event; and the 6.5- mile Peak Snowshoe Fun Run.
Registrations are $100, $80 and $60 respectively. Register online
at www.peakreaces.com.
- Sports
Freestyle skiers from all over the world will descend on
Killington Resort to compete in moguls and dual moguls. Come and
watch some of the world's top talent battle it out in hopes of
making the World Cup Tour. We., Feb. 22-Sun. Feb. 26. On
Conclusion. killington.com for details.
- Sports
USASA Southern Vermont Series comes to Okemo for the
Finals in Slopestyle and Halfpipe Saturday - Slopestyle on Nor'
Easter Sunday - Halfpipe in the Okemo Superpipe.
usasa.org.
