Winter events for 2011

Check back often as I update this blog for the Winter months.

News of Note:

Keeper’s Restaurant, Reading, VT – now open on Sundays 802 484-9090

Hartland, VT – Rec. Center Outdoor Ice Rink is open for ice skating – free

Billings Farm and Museum is once again having it’s Woodstock Vermont Film Festival in partnership with the Environmental Film Festival in the nation’s Capital – check below for Feb. 12, Mar. 5, Mar. 19, Apr. 2, and Apr. 16  802 457-2355 – $10/film, seating limited

The Kedron Valley Stables are operating their sleigh rides for the public again this season. See the Kedron Valley from behind a horse. Call the stables at 802/457-1480 for reservations.

Starting in February – First Fridays are back at the Kedron Valley Inn, South Woodstock, 457-1473 – Also Mon. is Italian night with Specials a la carte or 3 courses for $29 www.kedronvalleyinn.com

NEW cross-country ski trail in Woodstock – at the Woodstock Union H.S./M.S. – open to public

New Spot to visit in Windsor, VT – http://vermontfarmstead.com/

Experience Real Vermont – visit Sugarbush Farm, Taftsville, which offers detailed information/demos on maple sugaring, a cheese shop and sampling room for cheese and maple syrup, educational displays and of course, a gift shop full of Vermont specialties. They offer sleigh rides in the Winter behind those big draft horses that do double duty during sugaring season (typically March timeframe). During foliage season the drive to their farm across the Taftsville covered bridge offers some of the prettiest views of Vermont’s colorful leaves.  If you run out of their Vermont products you can also order online until you’re back in VT again!  http://www.sugarbushfarm.com/

Vermont Institute of Natural Resources (VINS) – Quechee, VT Winter hrs. 10-4pm 7 days/week-802 359-5000 or www.vinsweb.org Raptors Up Close at 2pm on Sat. & Sun. from Jan-Apr as well as Feb. 14-18,21

Jan. 19-Feb. 6 – White River Junction, VT – Catherine Doherty in The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe, www.NorthernStage.Org

Feb. 5 – Hartland, VT –Hartland Winterfest – at the Rec. Center on Rt. 12 near Hartland 3 Corners – 11-2pm  – Winter Fest Chili Cook-Off ,Silent auction,Snowman building competition,Sed dog rides,Ice skating, Snow shoeing,Cross country skiing,bonfire 

Feb. 5 – Hartland, VT – The Tiki Torch Trek – 5-7pm 3 km cross-country ski trails across from the Fire Station are adorned with lighted Tiki Torches and Lanterns with music, bonfire  and food from local establishments. Cross-country ski, snowshoe and for this special event only  you can even just walk the trails. Parking is at the Hartland Rec Center on Rt. 12 with a shuttle bus to the trail. $25 for entire Family or $9 for 12 and older. Free for under 12. http://www.hartlandwintertrails.org/

Feb. 5 – Hartland, VT – Famous Roast Beef Suppers – Hartland Congregational (Brick) Church, 5-7 pm, at Hartland 3 Corners next to Sumner Mansion, Adults $12, Children $6

Feb. 6 – Windsor, VT – All-you-can-eat Brunch and Book Sale, 11-1pm, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, $6 and $3(pre-school)

Feb. 6 – Woodstock, VT – Super Bowl Party with Live Coverage, Specials, Prizes, Bentley’s Restaurant

Feb. 12 – Claremont. N.H. – Juston McKinney, Comedian, Caremont Opera House, 603 542-4433

Feb. 12 – Woodstock, VT – Billings Farm & Museum, 3pm, The Gift of the Pachamama

Feb. 13 – Hartland, VT – Famous Roast Beef Suppers – Hartland Congregational (Brick) Church, 5-7 pm, at Hartland 3 Corners next to Sumner Mansion, Adults $12, Children $6

Feb. 19-27 – Woodstock, VT – Sleigh Ride Week, Billings Farm Museum

Feb. 20 – Hartland, VT – Famous Roast Beef Suppers – Hartland Congregational (Brick) Church, 5-7 pm, at Hartland 3 Corners next to Sumner Mansion, Adults $12, Children $6

Feb. 25 – Woodstock, VT – Christopher O’Riley, 7:30pm, Town Hall, Pentangle Arts

Feb. 27 – Claremont. N.H. – CRVO – A Touch of Brass, 4pm, Caremont Opera House, 603 542-4433

Feb. 27  – Hartland, VT – Famous Roast Beef Suppers – Hartland Congregational (Brick) Church, 5-7 pm, at Hartland 3 Corners next to Sumner Mansion, Adults $12, Children $6

Feb. 16-March 6 – White River Junction, Northern Stage Performance of The Real Thing- 802 296-7000, www.northernstage.org

Mar. 5 – Lebanon, NH –Popovich Comedy Pet Theater, LebanonOperaHouse.org

Mar. 5 – Woodstock, VT – Winter Farmer’s Market, North Universalist Chapel Society social room, 10-1pm, 7 Church St.

Mar. 5 – Hartland, VT – Famous Roast Beef Suppers – Hartland Congregational (Brick) Church, 5-7 pm, at Hartland 3 Corners next to Sumner Mansion, Adults $12, Children $6

Mar. 5 -Woodstock, VT – Billings Farm & Museum, 3pm, Frozen River

Mar. 5 – Woodstock, VT – Jay Johnson – The Two and Only, 7:30- Pentangle Arts Council, Woodstock Town Hall Theatre

Mar. 7 -Claremont, N.H. – Cafe Style with Lisa McCormick, Caremont Opera House, 603 542-4433

Mar. 11-13 – Woodstock, VT – Vermont Special Olympic Winter Games at Suicide Six

Mar. 12 – Hartland, VT – Famous Roast Beef Suppers – Hartland Congregational (Brick) Church, 5-7 pm, at Hartland 3 Corners next to Sumner Mansion, Adults $12, Children $6

Mar. 16-April 3 – White River Junction, Northern Stage Performance of The Rainmaker- 802 296-7000, www.northernstage.org

Mar. 19,  – Woodstock, VT – Dervish, 7:30pm, Town Hall, Pentangle Arts

Mar. 19 – Hartland, VT – Famous Roast Beef Suppers – Hartland Congregational (Brick) Church, 5-7 pm, at Hartland 3 Corners next to Sumner Mansion, Adults $12, Children $6

Mar. 19 – Woodstock, VT – Billings Farm & Museum, 3pm, The Cave of the Yellow Dog

Mar. 24 – Claremont. N.H. – Cherish the Ladies – Irish Music, Caremont Opera House, 603 542-4433

Mar. 26 – Woodstock, VT – Winter Farmer’s Market, North Universalist Chapel Society social room, 10-1pm, 7 Church St.

Mar. 27 – Woodstock, VT – Fred Garbo Inflatable Theater Co., Town Hall, Pentangle Arts, 2pm

Apr. 2 – Woodstock, VT  – 14th Annual Community Showcase: A Green Mountain Home Companion, 7:30 pm, Town Hall, Pentangle Arts

Apr. 2 -Woodstock, VT – Billings Farm & Museum, 3pm, The Garden

Apr. 16 – Woodstock, VT – Billings Farm & Museum, 3pm, The Rabbit-Proof Fence

Apr. 23 – Woodstock, VT – Winter Farmer’s Market, North Universalist Chapel Society social room, 10-1pm, 7 Church St.

Apri. 13-May 1 – White River Junction, Northern Stage Performance of Evita – 802 296-7000, www.northernstage.org