Archive for March, 2012

Mar 29 2012

Opening Day at Billings Farm & Museum

Opening Day at Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock, Vermont

Visitor plowing with the Billings’ draft horse teams, horse-drawn fieldwork, wagon rides, and hands-on programs.

Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012

Time: 10:00AM – 5:00PM

Admission: No entrance fee!

Location: Billings Farm & Museum, 69 Old River Road, Woodstock, Vermont, 05091

Contact: Please visit www.billingsfarm.org.


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Mar 26 2012

56th Annual Penny Sale in Ludlow, Vermont

56th Annual Penny Sale in Ludlow, Vermont

Join us for our 56th Annual Rotary Penny Sale featuring fabulous cash prizes, gift certificates, bikes, great hardware, stuffed animals, art work, and much, much more. All funds raised support scholarships and local community projects.

Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012

Time: 6:00PM

Admission: No entrance fee!

Location: Black River High School, 44 Main Street, Ludlow, VT 05149

Contact: For additional information contact Debra Norton at 226-7297 or Kim Lampert at 228-4000.


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Mar 22 2012

Wild & Woolly Weekend in Proctorsville, Vermont

Wild & Woolly Weekend in Proctorsville, Vermont

There will be vendors with fine hand-made tools for the fiber artist as well as yarns & fibery fantasies for fondling fingers! FREE demonstrations on learning how to crochet to Saori weaving and lots lots more. Classes from microwave dyeing to braided mug rugs, check out the complete list. DOOR PRIZES! Live Music with Spencer Lewis. Join our “hands on” felting demonstration! The Pointe Hotel is offering a discount package with some great amenities to Wild & Woolly participants. Check out our website for other local inns offering Wild & Woolly packages.

Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012 and Sunday, April 29, 2012

Time: All Day

Admission: No entrance fee!

Location: The Pointe Hotel at Castle Hill Resort, Jct. of Route 103 & Route 131, Proctorsville, VT

Contact: For more details visit www.sixlooseladies.com.


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Mar 20 2012

Join Us at the Steiff Party in Chester, Vermont

The Steiff Party in Chester, Vermont

Peruse the shop in the morning, refreshments at noon. Preview of 2012 limited edition with Steiff Rep at 1:00pm. Steiff collectibles and teddy bear for purchase in the shop. Goody bags! Door prizes! Come and stay at the Inn!

Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012

Time: All Day

Location: Hugging Bear Inn & Toy Shoppe, 244 Main Street, Chester, VT 05143

Contact: RSVP to receive your free goody bag. Call 800-325-0519 or email info@huggingbear.com.


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Mar 16 2012

Flavors of the Valley in White River Junction, Vermont

Flavors of the Valley in White River Junction, Vermont

Come and welcome spring at Flavors of the Valley on Sunday, April 15, 2012. Sample lots of local food items, meet local farmers and chefs, and buy their products. About 50 vendors will sample treats and offer products for sale such as plant starts, produce, value added products, and CSA farm shares. Bring your own plate, cup, and napkin along with a checkbook or cash for purchases!

Date: Sunday, April 15, 2012

Time: 11:00AM – 3:00PM

Admission: $8/person, kids 6 and under free, $25/family maximum

Location: Hartford High School, 37 Highland Avenue, White River Junction, VT 05001

Contact: www.vitalcommunities.org/agriculture/flavors/index.htm


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Mar 15 2012

Cheese Tasting in Weston, Vermont

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Cheese Tasting in Weston, Vermont

West River Creamery will be featuring a selection of cheese that they make including Marinated Feta, Swiss and Tomme. West River Creamery is a local farm located in Londonderry Vermont. The Farm is over 200 hundred acres and has been an operating dairy farm since 1945.

Date: Saturday, April 14, 2012

Time: 11:00AM – 2:00PM

Location: The Vermont Country Store, 657 Main Street, Weston, VT 05161

Contact: For more information visit www.vermontcountrystore.com or call 802-362-8460.


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Mar 09 2012

The Hatchery’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Ludlow, Vermont

The Hatchery’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Ludlow, Vermont

At The Hatchery’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt, the hills are teeming with colored eggs stuffed with prizes, including certificates for breakfast at The Hatchery – but there is only one oversized Golden Egg hidden on one of Okemo’s trails. The lucky bunny who finds that, wins a pair of skis or a snowboard.

Date: Sunday, April 8, 2012

Time: 8:00AM

Location: Okemo Mountain Resort, 77 Okemo Ridge Road, Ludlow, VT 05149 – On the Snow!

Contact: For more information visit www.okemo.com or www.thehatcheryvt.com, or call 1-800-78-OKEMO.


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Mar 07 2012

Are you Excited for the Okemo Slush Cup in Ludlow, Vermont?

Okemo Slush Cup in Ludlow, Vermont

The object is to ski or snowboard down a trail and skim across an 80-foot long man-made slush pond without falling into it! Open to the first 125 participants. All entrants must be at least 4 feet tall and 7 or older! Entrants between 4 feet and 5 feet tall will be required to wear a life preserver that Okemo will supply. Participants should bring their own towel. Towels will not be provided.

Date: Saturday, April 7, 2012

Time: 8:00AM Registration; 11:00AM Competition

Admission: $20

Location: Jackson Gore, 111 Jackson Gore Road, Ludlow, VT 05149

Contact: For more information visit www.okemo.com or call 1-800-78-OKEMO.


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Mar 02 2012

The Joey Jam in Ludlow, Vermont

The Joey Jam in Ludlow, Vermont

Okemo’s tongue-in-cheek celebration of all things Joey. Whether you know them as Gapers, Front Rangers or some other regional moniker, in the Northeast its the Joey who provides us with endless hours of entertainment with his bravado and ubiquitous sense of style. Joeys will be required to ski or ride an easy jump and a box. Big points are awarded for costume and attitude. Registration is in the Clocktower Base area and is limited to the first 50 adults and 20 juniors. A $20 entry fee entitles entrants to vie for the ultimate sweet Joey ride – last year it was a jet ski!

Date: Saturday, March 31, 2012

Time: 8-10am Registration, Competition begins at 11am

Admission: $20

Location: Okemo Mountain Resort, 77 Okemo Ridge Road, Ludlow, VT 05149

Contact: For more information visit www.okemo.com or call 1-800-78-OKEMO.


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Mar 01 2012

Join Us at the 80′s Party in Ludlow, Vermont

The 80′s Party in Ludlow, Vermont

The 80′s Party will feature DJ Murchie! Check out the Joey Jam at Okemo and then have some more fun at our 80′s Party!

Date: Saturday, March 31, 2012

Time: Following the Killarney sponsored Joey Jam at Okemo.

Location: The Killarney, 44 Pond Street, Ludlow, VT 05149

Contact: For more information visit www.killarneyludlow.com or call 802-228-7797.


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