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Dual Slalom starts the party Friday night
Friday night features sprints on a shorter dual slalom track, with a mix of groomed and natural terrain. This event is located right in the main venue area at Ramshead base are (alongside the Downhill finish and Best Whip jumps). The Duel Slalom event is the best at the USO for all levels of athletes. […]
Fox U.S. Open of Mountain Biking returns to Killington
Downhill riders compete for $15,000 cash purse; Best Whip riders for popularity Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 26-29 — KILLINGTON—The Fox U.S. Open of Mountain Biking will once again return to Killington Resort, Sept 26-29. Professional and amateur athletes from around the world will compete in the Open Class Downhill for one of the largest cash purses in racing, and as […]
Variables that could elevate your risk for stroke
The World Stroke Organization notes that more than 12.2 million individuals experience stroke each year across the globe. Perhaps even more telling, the WSO reports that, globally, one in four people over age 25 will have a stroke in their lifetime. Stroke is indeed a threat to public health. However, despite the prevalence of stroke, […]
Foliage: where and how to see it best
Besides Vermont in general, where do you like to watch your foliage from? We always talk about where the color is the best via location — the state of Vermont even puts out an interactive map where tourists and locals alike can figure out where to spend the day across our great little state. But […]
Going the distance
Last Monday, I put my 20-year-old son on a plane to Melbourne, Australia. All in, he was in the air for over 20 hours. I fly regularly and anything over three hours makes me insane. Sitting in such a cramped space for an extended time makes my body ache and exhausts my mind. I can […]
How wet weather affects Fall foliage
By Michael J. Caduto The Northeast is famous for its fall foliage, as the lush, green leaves of summer transform into bright hues, turning hillsides and valleys into quilts of scarlet, ochre, and gold. Among the brightest foliage is that of our region’s various maple species. But as our summers have become, on average, warmer and […]
The shade of my heart
Intro I saw on the internet the other day a woman commenting on online dating: “If you are ‘still figuring it out,’ then maybe you should take a minute and do that before dating.” After thinking about it, I agreed. While I know everyone does things at their own pace and in their own way, […]
Spice meals up with curry
The word “curry” is used to describe a variety of things. First it is a mix of spices that often combines coriander seeds, turmeric, cumin, chili peppers, fenugreek, clove, mustard, and even nutmeg or ginger. This produces a warm and robust spicy taste that can flavor various foods. Curry also is used to describe a […]
Protect pets both inside and outside the home
Newly adopted pets waste little time becoming beloved members of a household. But much like young children, pets are a significant responsibility, and they rely on their human caretakers to ensure their safety. Pets are susceptible to illness and injury just like their human companions. The Pet Poison Hotline reported a 51 percent increase in […]
Queer dance party to close BarnArts music series
Thursday, Sept. 26, 6-9 p.m.—BARNARD—BarnArts is celebrating their last Feast & Field music series event of the year with a queer dance party on Thursday. DJ gEndEReNdeR & DJ kell will get everyone dancing (and keeping warm) on a crisp autumn evening in the orchard. DJ gEndEReNdeR is a sometimes filmmaker, amatuer DJ, and professional […]
It’s apple-picking season, and Vermont’s apple growers expect a great year
By Catherine Hurley/VTDigger Vermont’s apple growers are expecting a bountiful harvest this year, following a season affected by a late-spring frost in some parts of the state last year. “Reports of an excellent apple season are true overall,” said Terence Bradshaw, a University of Vermont professor and fruit specialist. “Most are reporting above average yields.” One night in […]
Vermont brands team up to create cocktail-inspired meat stick
Vermont Smoke & Cure and WhistlePig Whiskey unveil Maple Old Fashioned Smoked Meat Sticks Vermont Smoke & Cure, a rural smokehouse maker of premium meat products, and WhistlePig Whiskey, acclaimed for its exceptional rye whiskey, on Monday, Sept. 23, announced a groundbreaking collaboration: Maple Old Fashioned Smoked Meat Sticks. This innovative product marks a creative partnership in the […]
Slate Valley Cares hosts 4th annual fall fundraiser
Sunday, Sept. 29, 4-7 p.m. – BENSON – Slate Valley Cares will host its 4th Annual Fall Fundraiser at 1293 Park Hill Road, Benson. The event will feature live performances by the Bird Mountain String Band and The Wheelin’, along with chicken and biscuits provided by The Wheel Inn. A vegetarian option will be available […]
Shaker Bridge Theatre opens 17th season with ‘The Thanksgiving Play’
Thursday, Sept. 26, 7 p.m. ‚—WHITE RIVER JUNCTION—Shaker Bridge Theatre will open its 17th season with The Thanksgiving Play at the Briggs Opera House, 5 So. Main St., White River Junction. The production will run from Sept. 26 through Oct.13. The play, written by Larissa FastHorse, presents a satirical take on modern-day political correctness as a group of well-meaning teaching artists attempt to stage an elementary school pageant that honors both Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Month without causing offense. The result is a comedic exploration of the challenges and missteps of “woke” culture.
ArtistsTree hosts Milonga with live music by Trio Tango Norte and lessons by Tango Champions
Sunday, Sept. 29, 3 p.m.—SOUTH POMFRET—Join Tango Norte for a milonga (social dance) at Artistree. Grab a partner – or just yourself, and head to Artistree Community Arts Center, 2095 Pomfret Road in South Pomfret to learn the Tango with an advanced/intermediate lesson starting at 3 p.m. and a beginner lesson at 4 p.m. Stay for the […]
Rockin’ the Region with Stacy Harshman of Sparkle Barn
I’ve heard about the Sparkle Barn in Wallingford for years, but never had the chance to go. I drove past it many times, and noticed how cool it looked, but didn’t have time to stop in. Friends told me how much I would like the place, and boy were they right. On June 30th, I […]
Okemo Valley Women’s Club hosts food drive
Saturday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – LUDLOW/SPRINGFIELD/PROCTORSVILLE – The Okemo Valley Women’s Club will host a food drive to benefit local food shelves and raise awareness of food insecurity in the US. In 2023 more than 47 million Americans suffered from food insecurity. There will be 3 food collection sites at Shaw’s stores in […]
Killington Brewfest returned
Killington Brewfest returned to the Pico Mountain Base Area on Saturday, September 21, offering attendees a perfect blend of Vermont’s autumn foliage, live music, and a wide selection of craft beers, ciders, and seltzers. The event kicked off with a VIP tasting session, followed by a general tasting, attracting craft beverage enthusiasts from the region. […]
Okemo Mountain School is ready to host its14th annual benefit golf tournament
Saturday, Sept. 28, 12-6 p.m. —SPRINGFIELD—The Okemo Mountain School (OMS) golf tourney, Okemo Mountain School’s 14th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday at Crown Point Country Club in Springfield. Lunch and registration start at noon and lunch and a drink is included in the registration fee. 18 hole shotgun start at 1 […]
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