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Wednesday, March 26
Just Getting By – Just Getting By, a new documentary film by Bess O’Brien focused on Vermonters struggling with food and housing insecurity is a free event with support from Vermont Humanities. Director Bess O’Brien will be part of a special Q and A after the film. Just Getting By is a sweeping, and yet intimate look at the lives of Vermonters who are struggling with food and housing insecurity. The film has been touring the state and is raising consciousness about the pressing issues that working and low income people are dealing with every day in their lives. One third of Vermonters struggle to put food on the table. These are big issues for a small state. Just Getting By focuses on these issues in the lives of everyday people. 630 PM at the Heald Auditorium at Ludlow Town Hall, 37 South Depot Street in Ludlow, VT.
Saturday, March 29
The Many Meanings of Maple – Presented by Vermont Humanities and the Black River Academy Museum, this presentation examines the many meanings of maple sugaring. Maple is enormously important to Vermont’s economy, ecology, and heritage. Champlain College professor Michael Lange will discuss sugaring ethnographically, based on over five years of research among sugarmakers all over the state, to learn from them what sugaring really means to Vermont. Rather than discussing the practical aspects of sugaring, such as how to tap a tree or how an evaporator works, his talk focuses on how and why maple has become so important to Vermont’s identity, and how and why it helps us shape who we are as Vermonters. Free, 530 PM at the Black River Academy Museum, 14 High Street in Ludlow. More information Here
Saturday, March 29
Marchdi Gras at Stratton - This one-of-a-kind event is a celebration of the seasons as we ring in spring and enjoy live music, specialty foods, drinks and more in the Village. Swing through the Village to receive Marchdi Gras beads and get ready for crafts and live performers. Swop by the selfie station, or head to the Green Door Pub at night for live music after all the Village fun during the day. https://www.stratton.com/things-to-do/events/marchdi-gras
Sunday, March 30
Stratton’s Sink or Skim - Spring weekends include some of the best events of the season where goggle tans and t-shirts are the outfits of choice as we enjoy spring's soft snow, longer days and sunshine. Come ready to skim the pond on your skis and snowboards, dressed in your favorite costume. Multiple winners will be judged on Best Costume, Best Crash and Best Skim. An event that is just as fun to watch as it is to enter, join us to see who sinks, and who skims. $40 to participate and FREE to watch (heckle!). https://www.stratton.com/things-to-do/events/pond-skim
Saturday, April 5
Okemo’s Slush Cup & Spring Fling Party - It's the biggest event of the year at Okemo! The Slush Cup is back at 12 noon! Will you sink or will you skim? Come party, have fun, and take home some cool prizes. Stick around for the Spring Fling Après party from 2-5 p.m. and jam out to some great live music from Total Strangers. Snap a pic in the 802 Events photo booth, grab a cold one from the Fiddlehead beer tent, or try some delicious Okemo BBQ; there'll be plenty to do. Ski ya there! More Information Here
Saturday, April 12
Merck Forest’s Full Moon Hike - Experience the magic of the moonlit forest! Join us for a leisurely evening hike under the stars — it’s the perfect way to embrace the crisp air and connect with nature. Bundle up, wear sturdy shoes and meet at the Visitor Center 15 minutes early. All participants must be able to hike 1-2 miles in all weather conditions. $10.00 per person, click HERE to reserve your spot.
Saturday, May 10
Grace Cottage's 16th Annual Spring into Health 5K – Mark your calendar now for CGH’s 16th Annual Spring into Health 5K starting and ending on the Townshend Common. You are welcome to run, walk, roll, or stroll your 5K with the group on May 10, or, if you prefer, virtually at a time and place of your own choosing. The idea is to take charge of your health and get moving! Register here. And, more information can be found HERE.
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