Category Archives: Okemo Valley

News and events from the Okemo Valley region of Vermont.

Dinner with local artist coming this Sunday

Posted on January 3, 2013 by | Leave a comment

CAVENDISH — The Vermont Institute of Contemporary Arts will host a dinner and talk with local artist Jeanne Carbonetti at the Castle Hill Resort and Spa this Sunday.
Carbonetti is an experienced artist who strongly believes in the power of beauty through art. Her primary medium is watercolor and she has developed a unique method for emphasizing the fluidity of transparent color.
Carbonetti is the owner of Crow Hill Gallery in Chester. The talk begins at 4 p.m. and dinner follows at 5 p.m. Cost for the meal is $25 and reservations are required.
For more information or to make a reservation call 226-7222. The Castle Hill Resort and Spa is at 2910 Route 103 in Cavendish.

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Posted in Arts, Music, Entertaiment, Fundraiser, Okemo Valley

Okemo Announces Nov. 17 Opening Date

Posted on November 6, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Based on published reports, Okemo Mountain plans on opening for sking and boarding on Saturday, Nov. 17.  All other major ski areas have indicated the same opening date – other than Killington.  Killington has been open since October for season pass holders and plans on opening tomorrow for everyone else.

Source Article from http://www.blackrivertoday.com/okemo-announces-nov-17-opening-date/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=okemo-announces-nov-17-opening-date

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Windsor County Candidates Forum in Ludlow Oct. 18

Posted on October 8, 2012 by | Leave a comment

From Black River Today:

FOLA (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium) has announced that it will sponsor a Candidates Forum on Thursday, October 18 at 7 PM at the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium. The forum will feature candidates for the Windsor County Senate seats in Montpelier as well as the newly-created Rutland-Windsor (RW-2) seat in the House. The RW-2 seat will represent Ludlow, Mt Holly, and Shrewsbury.

The forum will consist of questions addressed to the candidates by the moderator regarding state and regional issues. Questions from the audience will follow. Continue reading →

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Help young wrestlers by eating at Friendly’s

Posted on September 19, 2012 by | Leave a comment
From Black River Today:

Submitted by Kelly Stettner

Springfield’s youth wrestling team invites everyone to pick up a voucher and enjoy a meal at the Friendly’s Restaurant in the Springfield Shopping Plaza anytime during the week of September 23-29.

Friendly’s will donate 20 percent of your bill to the team, through the Springfield Parks & Recreation Department.

Read more at:  http://www.blackrivertoday.com/help-young-wrestlers-by-eating-at-friendlys/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=help-young-wrestlers-by-eating-at-friendlys

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Posted in Okemo Valley, Sports, Springfield

Gravel pit hung up

Posted on September 18, 2012 by | Leave a comment

PLYMOUTH — The environmental permitting process for a controversial gravel pit project is in recess, with the most recent scheduled hearing cancelled.

Noise experts from both sides of the issue — Hawk Mountain Resort and Ralph Michael, owner of the Frog City Gravel Pit and Plymouth Select Board chairman — are consulting with each other over the latest evidence on how much noise will come from the project, according to Linda Matteson, coordinator for the District 3 Environmental Commission.

Both sides are in a dispute over the pit, with many Hawk residents in opposition to the commercial activity because of projected noise and traffic.

The pit was open during the Tropical Storm Irene recovery to produce gravel for new roads, but then shut down after the temporary permit expired.

Michael is moving forward with the Act 250 permitting process but needs a local permit to operate as well.

He withdrew his local permit application to re-open the pit after controversy among residents.

There have been five public hearings on the Act 250 permitting process.

The next hearing, set for Thursday, was canceled.

For the latest updates on the plans for the gravel pit and relevant documentation, go to www.anr.state.vt.us and type in Act 250 application #3W1049 — Frog City, LLC.

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Posted in Central Vermont, Energy, Environment, Killington, Ludlow, News, Okemo Valley, Rutland County, Southern Vermont, Vermont News

Foliage starting to turn

Posted on September 18, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Hight hilltops are turning color as the foliage season is just starting to erupt.

According to the VT Department of Tourism: “Rutland County Forester Chris Stone notes Route 103 is revealing 5-20 percent early stages. Stone says trees are just starting to lose some green and hints of yellow and orange are starting to show at higher elevations. Some scattered individual red maples are turning at higher elevation wetlands. While the color has yet to really show, there is a hint of fall on the hillsides.

Your best bet to see foliage as it begins are in the higher elevation areas in the northernmost regions  that will offer the most panoramic views of emerging color across the valleys. Many low-lying marsh areas will offer some of the most vivid and varied early season change. Route 108 through Smugglers’ Notch between Stowe and Cambridge is showing color, as are Routes 242 and 100 near Jay Peak; plus Routes 16 and 5A in the Lake Willoughby area. The Worcester Range and Mount Elmore along Route 12 north of Montpelier are tinged with early color, as are views from Route 14 in the Hardwick and Craftsbury region.

 Sam Schenski, the Windham and Windsor County Forester also suggests Rt. 106 through Perkinsville; Tyson Rd. from Reading to Plymouth and East Hill Rd. in Andover – all of which, he notes are in early stages of foliage.

Visit www.vermontvacation.com/fall  to plan Vermont Fall Foliage travel.

 

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Posted in Addison County, Environment, Fairs & Festivals, Killington, Montpelier, News, Northeast Kingdom, Northern Vermont, Okemo Valley, Outdoors, Rutland, Rutland County, Southern Vermont, Vermont News

Come to the Blessing of the Animals

Posted on September 17, 2012 by | Leave a comment
Submitted by Mary McCallum

The unspoken bond between people and their pets is like no other, and science has shown that companion animals promote emotional and physical well being in their humans. In return, we shelter, feed, love and protect them. Every October, in honor of St. Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures, churches nationwide hold ceremonies that bless the animals. On Saturday, October 6 the St. James Methodist Church will join with Gethsemane Episcopal Church for their annual Blessing of Animals on the Proctorsville Green. Father Richard Bower and Pastor Ken White, animal lovers and leaders of their own flocks, will perform the ceremony. The event will begin at 10:00 a.m. and end at noon, rain or shine. Pets should be leashed or in carriers. No creature is too great or too small to be blessed. For more information call 226-7187.

Read the full article on Black River Today: http://www.blackrivertoday.com/come-to-the-blessing-of-the-animals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=come-to-the-blessing-of-the-animals

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Ski pass savings deadline looms

Posted on September 14, 2012 by | Leave a comment

LUDLOW — Okemo Mountain Resort’s Season Pass deadline is approaching.
Passes for the 2012-13 ski and snowboard season are available now and patrons can save if they purchase by Oct. 8.
Okemo season passes are valid at nearby Stratton Mountain, Mount Sunapee, N.H., and Crested Butte, Colo.
This year, Okemo is offering the Millennial Pass for 19-29-year-olds. It is valid seven days a week, including holidays, at Okemo and Mount Sunapee, there are no blackout dates, and passholders receive 25 percent off multi-day tickets at Crested Butte, Colo.
Passes are $599 by Oct. 8 and $699 afterward.
Other specials include the Sunday One-Day Pass for $379 by Oct. 8 and $429 afterward and the Ultra Pass with no restrictions at Okemo, Mount Sunapee, Crested Butte and Stratton. The Ultra Pass is $1,569 by Oct. 8 and $1,669 afterward.
For more information, call 228-1600 or visit www.okemo.com.

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Posted in Okemo Valley, Ski/Snowboard

St. James to hold blessing of the animals Oct. 6

Posted on September 13, 2012 by | Leave a comment

From Black River Today:

Submitted by Mary McCallum

The unspoken bond between people and their pets is like no other, and science has shown that companion animals promote emotional and physical well being in their humans. In return, we shelter, feed, love and protect them. Every October, in honor of St. Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures, churches nationwide hold ceremonies that bless the animals. On Saturday, October 6 the St. James Methodist Church will join with Gethsemane Episcopal Church for their annual Blessing of Animals on the Proctorsville Green. Father Richard Bower and Pastor Ken White, animal lovers and leaders of their own flocks, will perform the ceremony. The event will begin at 10:00 a.m. and end at noon, rain or shine. Pets should be leashed or in carriers. No creature is too great or too small to be blessed. For more information call 226-7187.

Read more at: http://www.blackrivertoday.com/come-to-the-blessing-of-the-animals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=come-to-the-blessing-of-the-animals

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Posted in Okemo Valley, Vermont News

Judge upholds verdict on will in favor of nonprofits

Posted on September 10, 2012 by | Leave a comment

By Christian Avard,

Staff Writer, Rutland Herald 

WOODSTOCK — Several nonprofit agencies in Ludlow will retain $1.5 million after a lengthy battle over a Ludlow woman’s will. 

Judge Theresa DiMauro, in a ruling Aug. 24, denied a new trial in the case of the late Phyllis Agan’s family members versus several nonprofit agencies in Ludlow. DiMauro ruled that the jury did not reach a verdict based on “passion, prejudice, or misconstruction of evidence or jury instructions.”

Continue reading at:  http://www.blackrivertoday.com/judge-upholds-verdict-on-will-in-favor-of-nonprofits/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=judge-upholds-verdict-on-will-in-favor-of-nonprofits

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