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Rave Reviews at the Weston Playhouse
2009-08-05 03:46:00
Jeremy Leiner in "Rent" - photo courtesy of Weston Playhouse, all rights reservedThe rock musical, "Rent" is playing at the Weston Playhouse and receiving rave reviews. Great reviews are common at the Weston Playhouse and the comments for this play indicate that the cast and crew of "Rent" are giving a traditionally strong Weston performance.Here are a few of those comments: "It blew me away! I’ve been coming to the Playhouse for close to 20 years and this production goes to the top of my “fave” list." "This was a wonderful show. A terrific cast, amazing voices, a fabulous set. You’ve got to see it…Go with an open mind and you’ll leave with an open heart. Well done all of you!""Came to the Sat. matinee and didn’t expect to be so overwhelmed by the show. First rate cast delivered a first class performance. The standing ovation was well deserved. How lucky we are to have such quality theater here -Broadway has nothing on Weston!""Rent" had a strong run off Broadway and later on ...
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Time to Plan Fall Foliage Travel
2009-08-01 21:39:00
Our parking lot, September 27, 2008With all the rain and cool temps, it seems like we haven't started summer yet so fall has to be far off. And, while we have about two months before the fall season rolls in, planning for it should be started. Looking at our reservation book, I can see the early birds have been calling steadily already. We are far from full in late September and early October but we are close enough now that you should make lodging reservations very soon for the last week in September and first two weeks of October (maybe a week later in southern Vermont). Fall foliage is our busiest time of year and if you want to find a place to stay, especially on weekends, you should decide now. That's not true just for us - every inn and motel is filling in their most popular rooms. You can wait until the last minute if you must, but you will get either the smallest or the most expensive rooms as options. And I certainly would not drive or fly here without having your lodging...
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Northwest Airlines Logo(s)
2009-05-04 03:40:00
I've seen Northwest Airlines planes for many years but I never noticed something peculiar about them until it was pointed out to me a couple of weeks ago. The logo is obviously a compass marker pointing in the northwest direction when you view the plane from the port (left) side. But if you view the airplane from the starboard side, the logo is suddenly pointing northeast!Northwest is northwest no matter where it is viewed from. And it is so marked on every compass in the world. Why Northwest Airline chooses to do otherwise on one side of their airplanes is a mystery to me. If anyone knows why, I would appreciate hearing from you. The first one to respond gets a $30 discount voucher toward a stay here. By the way, Northwest (recently acquired by Delta) flies twice a day between Detroit (DTW) and Burlington VT (BTV). You can see flights from all the airlines into Burlington on the BTV website. There are 45 to 50 flights a day into Burlington from 12 airports in 10 cities. © 2009 ...
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Mother's Day Ideas
2009-05-03 21:40:00
Nobody loves you as much as mom. You can give her a Mother's Day she will cherish with the gift of Vermont. Take her to a Vermont inn, restaurant, attraction, or simply a drive in the country. If that's not possible this year, you can send Vermont to her with a Vermont Teddy Bear. They are very good at online orders and ship quickly. If you are going to travel to Vermont next weekend (Mother's Day is May 10), a tour of the Vermont Teddy Bear factory in Shelburne VT would be fun. Vermont Teddy Bear has several pages of Mother's Day bears on its website, plus a grandmother bear too. Make reservations soon and enjoy your day with mom. (c) 2009 Jeff Connor Grunberg Haus
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Billings Farm and Museum Starts Its Summer Season
2009-05-01 23:16:00
Billings Farm and Museum is now openTwo of my favorite places in Vermont are the village of Woodstock VT and the Billings Farm and Museum located there. Billings summer season of events gets underway this Sunday, May 3, with the 23rd annual Plowing Match. This contest pits teams of oxen and draft horses against each other. Each team and its handler is judged on how well they perform together. The doors open at 9:00 a.m. and competition begins at 10:30 a.m. starting with the walking plow contest and continues into the afternoon with the team sulky competition. Special activities will include horse-drawn wagon rides, visitor plowing with the Billings team, ox programs, and rope making demonstrations.Woodstock is located about 15 minutes west of White River Junction. Take Exit 1 from Interstate 89 and drive west on Route 4. Zoom in on the Google map from the link here and you will see Billings Farm clearly marked. There is much to see and do in Woodstock including great inns, restau...
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Fiddlehead Festival May 2 in Randolph Center
2009-05-01 21:00:00
Fiddlehead ferns are a delicacy in Vermont. Go to the festival and ask for recipies!The third annual Fiddlehead Festival will be held tomorrow at the Vermont Technical College in Randolph Center VT about 30 mins north of White River Junction and 30 mins south of Montpelier. Free admission to all events unless you want to buy a ticket to the farmer's lunch: $9 for adults and $4 for children under 12.See the tractorcade, animal power parade, children's activities, wild edibles workshop, gardening with Henry Homeyer, sustainable living workshop, Gary Howe's Glimpse of the past restored Delco light plant, sheep dog demonstration, tractor obstacle course, Renewing Local Communities workshop, oxen power demonstration. It does not get any more "Vermonty" than this. See some impressive pulling power at the Fiddlehead FestivalPhotos courtesy Roger Ennis & Robert Eddy, Randolph, VT(c) 2009 (except the photos) Jeff Connor Grunberg Haus Inn
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Conde Nast Traveler Magazine Names VT Restaurant One of the Best
2009-05-01 03:17:00
I was looking this evening at my Facebook friends/fans pages when I came across some surprising news from Northeast Kingdom Travel and Tourism Association's Facebook page. They reported that Claire's Restaurant in little 'ol Hardwick, Vermont had been chosen for one of the most prestigious awards around.Conde Nast Traveler magazine named it one of the top restaurants in the country, an award they gave to only 43 restaurants nationwide, and just three in New England. In commenting on Claire's, Conde Nast Traveler said: "Appropriately, Claire's serves simple food that highlights exceptional ingredients from Vermont's fertile agricultural community: slowly leavened breads, peppery radishes, and creamy raw-milk cheese. Local microbrews, artisanal sodas, and ice wines from Shelburne Vineyards keep the drinks as interesting as the cuisine."Conde Nast Traveler sends out its reviewers anonymously to act like any customer including paying for the meal. There's no "comping a freebie...
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Alchemist Brew Pub Closing for One Week
2009-04-30 19:19:00
The Alchemist Pub and Brew ery in Waterbury is planning some extensive kitchen renovations and will therefore be closed from Monday, May 4 through May 11. They will be reopening Tuesday May 12 unless their projects go as well as mine do.With these new renovations, Chef Jeff is planning to bring some new items to the menu. I can hardly wait to see what those will be. The Alchemist blog says that right now, he's off to his home town of Cincinnati to learn more about making Cincinnati chili and to hunt turkeys. Hmmm - is that trip related to new menu items?(c) 2009 Jeff Connor Grunberg Haus Inn
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Learn How To Make Chocolates Workshops in Stowe VT
2009-04-30 17:45:00
Photo courtesy of Laughing Moon Chocolates Laughing Moon Chocolates is a wonderful little store in Stowe VT which makes and sells an extensive line of chocolates using mostly locally produced ingredients. Laughing Moon is offering workshops this spring and summer on how to make chocolates. These Chocolate Experience Workshops are intended for recreational users who would like to learn how to make their own candy at home. The cost is $150 per person. For more information and to register, contact owner Leigh Williams at (802) 253-9591. Friday May 1Chocolate Dipping Experience Workshop 6:00-8:00pm A two-hour hand-on workshop on how to cook truffles, melt and temper chocolate, and hand-dipping. Friday, June 26Marshmallow Making Workshop 6:00-8:00pm A two-hour workshop on how to make homemade marshmallow, prepare them for dipping, and hand-dip them in milk, dark and white chocolate. How to prepare S’mores or mix it with caramel or truffle centers.Friday, July 10Chocolate Dipping Exp...
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Vermont Bird Tours
2009-04-19 01:39:00
Photo (c) copyright Bryan Pfeiffer Bryan Pfeiffer is probably the best known name in birding around this part of Vermont . He is also a naturalist and lepidopterologist of some note. Most of all for birders, he's an enthusiastic, engaging speaker and teacher. There may not be anything he loves more than birding but if there is, it would be talking about birding. He's a treasure trove of fascinating information and he loves to share it. A few years ago, he was often on WDEV, the local radio station, speaking about birds in the area and taking calls from listeners. Often those callers wanted to know what kind of unusual bird they were hearing. They would give the most awful imitation of what they were hearing and quick as lightning, Bryan would be playing a recording of the actual bird and telling the radio audience some interesting facts about it. How he could interpret what these callers were trying to sound like is beyond me but it must have come from years of hearing people tr...
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Cheese Making Classes in VT April 3 and 4
2009-04-01 05:43:00
Photo courtesy of River Arts If you're a cheese lover, perhaps you should look into making it yourself. You may have wondered if it's easy to do. Here's your opportunity to find out. River Arts in Morrisville VT is holding two days of cheese making classes this coming Friday and Saturday. You will have the rate opportunity to learn how to make Mozzarella, Cheddar and Ricotta. The cost is just $35 for one day or $55 for two days. You can sign up on the River Arts website or call them at (802) 888-1261."River Arts is a nonprofit organization that brings the energy, creativity and experience of the arts to all ages. We serve the Lamoille Valley of Vermont from Hardwick to Cambridge, from Eden to Stowe."(c) 2009 Jeff Connor Grunberg HausJoin me on Twitter and Facebook
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Mount Snow Brewers Festival April 4
2009-04-01 02:58:00
This Saturday, April 4, Mount Snow in southern Vermont will be hosting its Winter Brewer's Festival . The event starts around 2:00 pm and continues into the evening. Some of the brewers on hand will be Magic Hat, Allagash, Long Trail, Harpoon, Rock Art, and Red Hook, Stone, North Coast and Budweiser.Admission is $12 for adults age 21 and older and it includes a free first drink and free Mount Snow pint glass. There will also be live music and a BBQ. (c) 2009 Jeff Connor Grunberg Haus Find me on Twitter and Facebook
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Vermont Junior Iron Chef Competition March 28
2009-03-25 03:29:00
Can kids really cook? You bet they can! And very well too. You can watch and sample the results at the 2nd Annual Junior Iron Chef VT this Saturday, March 28, at the Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction, Vermont . This is a state-wide competition by members of the Burlington Food Council. It is also a fundraiser for the Burlington School Food Project and VT FEED farm to school education program. Celebrity judges will score the meals prepared by teams of students from middle school and high school. For spectators, the event offers activities for the people of all ages including cooking demos, food vendors, a farmers' market, and prize raffle. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Admission is $3 for adults or $5 per family.(c) 2009 Jeff Connor Grunberg Haus Inn
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Stowe Inside Line Newsletter
2009-03-16 01:37:00
Photo courtesy of Stowe Inside Line newsletterThis photo was in today's Stowe Inside Line newsletter and I thought it was a great picture to represent the great spring skiing conditions we are having now. "Great" is the word I heard most often from our inn's guests and other people I spoke with about this weekend's skiing at all four local ski areas: Stowe, Sugarbush, Mad River Glen, and Bolton Valley. Both Saturday and Sunday were sunny and warm, making for classic spring skiing conditions. The weather forecast calls for some rain on Wednesday and Saturday night but that will probably change - forecasts of more than a couple of days out always seem to. However, most everyday for the next week should offer some very good "popcorn" snow conditions. All four local ski areas offer daily email reports first thing each morning. I especially like Bolton's and Mad River Glen's narrative reports. Stowe's Inside Line is fairly short but good and also has promotional listings of eve...
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12th Annual Green Mountain Film Festival
2009-03-13 03:55:00
Green Mountain Film Festival web page all rights reservedThe 12th annual Green Mountain Film Festival runs this year in Montpelier VT from March 20 through the 29th. Several dozen films including two world premiers will be shown in 110 screenings. In addition, there will be several special events including conversations with some of the films' directors. The event's web site has a page with descriptions of each film. The films will be shown at the Savoy Theater and the City Hall Arts Center. There are more than 16,000 tickets available but each year a number of the films sell out so advanced tickets are recommended. The Film Festival's web site ticket page has information about ordering by phone or mail. You can also get tickets at the Montpelier ticket office. Hours and location are on the web ticket page page above. (c) 2009 Jeff Connor Grunberg Haus Inn
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Reminder to Enter Ultimate Ski Vacation Contest
2009-03-07 02:26:00
I wrote a VT Travel Notes blog entry January 29 about The Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce (Waitsfield and Warren VT) Ultimate Ski Vacation Contest and wanted to follow up with a reminder that entries are due no late than Sunday, March 8. As mentioned, the grand prize winner(s) gets: - Cat skiing at Sugarbush- a ride in a luxury cabin Snow Cat to have first tracks in the best terrain before the lifts start running.- Seven nights lodging in a slope side luxury condo with two outdoor hot tubs, heated outdoor pool, fitness center, game room- Six day "Ski the Valley" pass good at Mad River Glen and Sugarbush ski areas, plus Ole's Cross Country Ski Center- Free use of high-end demo equipment- Four dinners for two people at four of the area's best restaurants- A lunch for two at the very popular Warren Store Deli- Fresh flower bouquet from Blue Toad Florist- 60 minute couples therapeutic massage at Mad River MassageThere will also be a First Prize Winner and five Second Prize winne...
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Ben & Jerry's Winter Festival March 7
2009-03-06 22:51:00
Ben & Jerry's Homemade ice cream 7th annual Winter Festival is tomorrow, March 7. Their factory tours will be free of charge and they will have games, ice cream (!), snow sculptures, food, sugar on snow (melted maple syrup poured over snow), and a gift sale. Umiak Outfitters will be there offering snowshoe tours, along with food samplings from Cabot Cheese, Red Hen Bakery, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, and Cider House BBQ Restaurant.The event is at the Waterbury VT factory on Route 100 about 3/4 of a mile north (toward Stowe) from exit 10 on Interstate highway 89.(c) 2009 Jeff Connor Grunberg Haus Inn
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Latest Unbiased Reports on Alpine Zone
2009-03-06 22:23:00
Image (c) Alpine Zone Most of the Vermont ski areas I follow give fairly honest reports on their conditions but they are sent out at the beginning of each day. Much can happen after that and I have found myself more and more taking a look at what is said on Alpine Zone. These Trip Reports are usually at the end of the day but sometimes you will see mid-day reports. They often contain useful details on which trails the person skied and what they found there. Many of the reports are from people who are frequent skiers or riders (many are local Vermonters) who know which trails to choose and what to expect. For example, here is what one skier reported just a few hours ago on his experience today at Stowe which started off looking bad but ended up being great. I especially like the Twitter Reports so I can stay up to date and tell callers who ask about current conditions. It's great to be able to give them a report that is very current. (c) 2009 Jeff Connor Grunberg Haus Inn
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Burton Super Demo at Stowe
2009-03-06 01:34:00
Photo courtesy of Stowe Resort This Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Burton Snowboard Super Demo Tour arrives at Stowe. They will be presenting next season's boards, along with Anon, RED, and V-Rocker products. Snowboarder Magazine will be there along Nature Valley in sampling tents and domes. There will be demos, amateur series contests, and product give-aways all three days, plus a party at Spruce Camp from 3:00 to 6:00 Saturday, highlighted by the “Chuck Norris Roundhouse Kick” contest. (c) 2009 Jeff Connor Grunberg Haus Inn
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Vermont Summer Camps for Young People
2009-02-22 03:33:00
Tennis Magazine chose Windridge as one of the top ten tennis camps in the US. Vermont has a very long tradition of summer camps for children and young adults. Some camps, such as Sangamon, have been in operation since the early part of the last century. There are traditional camps, farm camps, sports camps, all boys and all girls camps, adventure camps, arts camps, wilderness camps, education camps, fitness camps . . . something for everyone. A good place to start looking is the Vermont Camping Association website. It lists private, agency-based and religious-affiliated camps. Many are resident camps but there are also day camps which appeal to families who are on vacation in Vermont. The adults can go play while the kids enjoy camp during the day. Many of the camps listed on the VCA website are also members of the American Camp Association and are accredited by that association. Another camp directory is the American Summer Camps directory which also has a good overview of camp...
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Using Google Maps to Find GPS Coordinates
2009-02-18 06:19:00
This evening I stumbled across how to use Google Maps to determine GPS coordinates. I did it by doing something I had never done in years of clicking the Link button on a Google Map - I actually read the link. Usually I'm busy getting the link to put into an entry in the blog. I never read the jumble of letters for heaven's sake! I'm right in the middle of trying to get something done dammit. But this time I stopped long enough to look at it - which comes dangerously close to proof reading. As I did, it dawned on me that some numbers in the middle of the link looked similar to GPS coordinates. Could it be? After a minute or two of copy and paste activity, I had my Duh-Oh! moment. They ARE coordinates! Who knew?Well actually, I bet a lot people know. It's probably another example of the rest of world way out in front of me and I'm back here in the mountains of Vermont sucking wind. So, for my fellow in-the-weeds, off-the-grid woodchucks, I proudly present how to find GPS coordin...
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Writers Workshop in Middlebury VT
2009-02-16 22:13:00
Writers and would-be writers: would you like a good excuse for a trip to Vermont? Sign up for the League of Vermont Writers Workshop coming March 14 in Middlebury VT. The workshop is entitled "Promoting Your Talent" and it will cover how to sell your story ideas to book and magazine publishers, and how to promote a published book. See the website for biographies of the speakers, more information about the workshop, and information about registering. Also note on that website page, there will a March 19 - 22 Writers' Retreat in Craftsbury, and a May 30 Memoir writing workshop in Middlebury. If you are a professional writer, part time or full time, check with your accountant to see if you can deduct the expense!(c) 2009 Jeff Connor Grunberg Haus Inn
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Historic Vermont Ski Jump Reopens
2009-02-12 02:30:00
Photo from Harris Hill Ski Jump Almost every year for the past 85 years, ski jumpers from around the world have converged on the village of Brattleboro Vermont to take part in the "original extreme sport."They will do so again this year on February 14 and 15 but the difference will be that the Harris Hill jump has been completely rebuilt. It's literally brand new and with luck it will last another 85 years. After the town got together and raised about half a million dollars, demolition and rebuilding continued through the last year. It was either that or lose what those in the ski jumping world consider an iconic structure in the sport. There are no others in New England and only six others in the USA of its size. Harris Hill was built by a visionary named Fred Harris who devoted a large portion of his life to building and maintaining the jump. The jump is just one mile from Exit 2 on I-91. Driving directions are on the website.(c) 2009 Jeff Connor Grunberg Haus Inn
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Winter Carnival Season in Vermont
2009-02-03 05:14:00
Barre Blizzard snow sculptureWe're in the midst of winter carnival season here in Vermont . Here are four more coming soon from far northern VT to southern VT and in between: Winter Carnival , Island Pond VT, February 6-8, 2009Snow sculpture competition, ice skating, bonfire, children’s fishing derby, snowshoeing, horse-drawn rides, torchlight parade, sled racing and more. See the Island Pond Chamber of Commerce website for details.Blizzard Blast (my choice for best carnival name) Barre VT, February 6-8, 2009Tobogganing/sledding, snowshoe and extreme sled demos, ice skating in the old quarry, a sugar-on-snow party, snow sculpture competition, neighborhood snowman competition, Saturday night bonfire, and more. Most events originate from The Lodge at Millstone Hill, 59 Little John Road, Websterville (map and directions on web site). Winter Carnival Shebang (second best name), Manchester VT February 7-14, 2009Fireworks, family fun slalom at Magic Mountain, full moon snowshoe hik...
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Follow Me and Friends on Twitter
2009-02-02 02:41:00
If you are on Twitter , you can follow me at twitter.com/GrunbergHausVT/. If you are not familiar with Twitter, you can read about it on Wikipedia. The graphic above is a clever illustration of the links between me and those who I am following, plus those following me, and who we have in common on Twitter. If you go to my TweetWheel page, hover the cursor on a user to see which friends we have in common. Click the users' names to see their profile pages. (c) 2009 Jeff Connor Grunberg Haus Inn
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Three Types of Festivals This Weekend
2009-01-30 14:28:00
Three types of festivals here in Vermont this weekend: two winter festivals, a music festival, and a distinctive, old time ice harvesting festival. Imagine all that in this one tiny state! Not just a winter festival, but a Viking Winter Festival! Saturday and Sunday, January 31 and February 1 in Ludlow VT. Make a snow sculpture and enter in the sculpture contest, watch the parade on Main Street, play in the kids' obstacle course, view fireworks in the town park and enjoy the bonfire and hot chocolate. -----------------------The Bennington Winterfest is Saturday, January 31. There will be an ice sculpture contest, Penguin Plunge, house tours, dog sled rides, indoor food featuring a chili tasting, and for the kids, face painting, bouncy house, games, prizes, band and some other nonsense. Be sure you see the pet winter fashion contest and bring your own well dressed dog or cat to enter. ------------------------In nearby Brattleboro, the Northern Roots Festival is celebrating its se...
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Win the Ultimate Ski Vacation
2009-01-30 02:01:00
The Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce (Waitsfield and Warren VT) is sponsoring a drawing for an incredible grand prize. Some very lucky winner of the Ultimate Ski Vacation will get: - Cat skiing at Sugarbush- a ride in a luxury cabin Snow Cat to have first tracks in the best terrain before the lifts start running.- Seven nights lodging in a slope side luxury condo with two outdoor hot tubs, heated outdoor pool, fitness center, game room- Six day "Ski the Valley" pass good at Mad River Glen and Sugarbush ski areas, plus Ole's Cross Country Ski Center- Free use of high-end demo equipment- Four dinners for two people at four of the area's best restaurants- A lunch for two at the very popular Warren Store Deli- Fresh flower bouquet from Blue Toad Florist- 60 minute couples therapeutic massage at Mad River Massage- Guided naturalist program with your very own experienced environmental educator, taking you on a personalized, guided outing in a unique alpine setting. I have no idea wh...
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Cabot Cheese Super Bowl Recipes
2009-01-29 03:09:00
Cabot Coop is a group of Vermont dairy farmers that was founded in 1919. They have a very good blog with lots of helpful information including recipes.The blog just posted some Super Bowl Recipes I think you will find useful. They certainly sound delicious: Point SpreadCheese and Bean Quesadillas ("Sudden Turnovers")Habanero Cheddar and Black Bean SpreadHot as a Torch! Jalapeno PoppersBaked Jalapeno PoppersHot Broccoli-Cheddar Dip Pizza"Pig Skins "Hero SandwichesNachosThe website also features a handy online recipe box you can use to store your favorites for future reference.There is even a beer and cheese pairings page.(c) 2009 Jeff Connor Grunberg Haus Inn

Nordic Relay Cancer Fundraiser
2009-01-28 04:30:00
Limited edition note cards and posters with this special Nordic relay artwork are available on the American Cancer Society website While we are on the topic of fundraiser to help battle cancer (see Tubbs Romp to Stomp article below), there is an all night relay on Mach 7 at Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe. The only event of its type in the country, the 2009 Nordic Style Relay For Life starts at 6:00 pm on March 7 and runs until 8:00 am the next morning. Participants can use cross country skis, snowshoes, or walk. More details are on the website, including an informative six steps to prepare for the event. If you are going to be a fund raising participant or volunteer at this event, let us know and we will be happy to give you a ten percent discount that weekend as our way of saying thanks. (c) 2009 Jeff Connor Grunberg Haus Inn
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Tubbs Snowshoes Event to Benefit Breast Cancer Fight
2009-01-26 04:16:00
For the past six years, the Tubbs Snowshoe Company has been holding a series of snowshoe walks and races to raise funds for the Susan G Komen for the Cure organization.Last year, Tubb's Romp to Stomp was held in five US cities, had 3,800 participants and raised about $250,000 for the Komen foundation. Vermont's 2009 Romp to Stomp will be held January 31 at the Stratton Nordic Center. There will be three events: a 3K fun run, a 3K walk, and a 5K walk. Representatives from Tubbs will be on hand for free snowshoe demos. Even if you have never used snowshoes, you can participate. Snowshoeing is easy to learn and a lot of fun. It's a great way to get some exercise and enjoy the outdoors. You can pre-register online ($30) or at the event ($35 - arrive early to do so). Checks or cash only are accepted. Stratton is located in southern Vermont. (c) 2009 Jeff Connor (except the Tubbs photo above)
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