Harris Hill Ski Jump
Feb. 16-17
Cedar Street, Brattleboro
802 254-4565
Tickets: http://www.harrishillskijump.com
It’s not easy to prepare a hill like this: It’s perfect.” So opined Austrian ski jumping coach Florian Gugg to the Brattleboro Reformer at last year’s renowned Harris Hill Ski Jump event in Brattleboro. Once again some of the world’s top rising ski jumpers are primed to soar at New England’s only Olympic-size venue, Feb. 16-17. For nearly a century, athletes from throughout North America and Europe have sailed off a 90-meter hill—one of just six of its size in the United States—before thousands of thrill seekers. Young and old cheer as jumpers shoot at 60 miles an hour and more, soaring more than 300 feet over a hill dressed with man-made snow (ensuring that weather doesn’t cancel the flights).
Harris Hill—with Saturday’s Pepsi Challenge and Sunday’s Fred Harris Memorial Tournament—is also a stop on the U.S. Cup Series. Gates open at 10a with trial rounds at 11; opening ceremonies are at noon on Saturday. Competitions begin at 12:45. The family-welcome event is rounded out with food and drink vendors, a bonfire, music, a beer tent, tailgating, and mascot Jumper the Cow.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for ages 6-12. Children 5 and under: free. Purchase at the gate—or at HarrisHillSkiJump.com for advance discounts. Parking is free at the hill but the field may be muddy and/or bumpy. (Keep this in mind for low-ground-clearance vehicles.) For more information on parking and the event, visit the website or the event’s Facebook/Twitter pages.
Harris Hill Ski Jump on Cedar Street is presented by hundreds of community volunteers and supported by ticket sales, donations, and sponsors including Pepsi, Mount Snow and The Richards Group. The friendly buzz of spectators and competitors in a welcoming festive setting make Harris Hill an all-time New England favorite!
Bromley Mountain
Route 11, Winhall
Feb 16: February Festival & Fireworks. Torchlight parade and fireworks around 7p. Live music and dancing. Good eats and a live auction. Proceeds benefit the Bromley Outing Club.
Historical Society of Windham County
5th Annual Soup Fest & Silent Auction
NewBrook Fire Station, Route 30, Newfane
http://www.historicalsocietyofwindhamcounty.org
March 31: A delicious smorgasbord of soups donated by 10 restaurants from the 10 depot towns along the old West River Railroad: from Brattleboro to South Londonderry, with desserts following. Silent auction bidding and the 50/50 raffle runs 4-5:30p. Proceeds help support the maintenance of the West River Railroad and Windham County museums.
Mount Snow
Mount Snow, Route 100, West Dover
802 464-4191
March 2: Mount Snow transforms into Bourbon Street for Mardi Gras. Live music and other activities. March 22-24: Reggaefest. Live reggae music, annual Sink-or-Skim pond skimming competition, Duct Tape Derby.
Stratton Mountain
5 Village Lodge Road, Stratton
802 297-4000
March 30: Marchdi Gras Village Winterfest. Fun and beads, specialty food and drinks, live music, village parade at 3p.
Historical Society of Windham County
5th Annual Soup Fest & Silent Auction
http://www.historicalsocietyofwindhamcounty.org
March 31: NewBrook Fire Station, Route 30, Newfane. A delicious smorgasbord of soups donated by 10 restaurants from the 10 depot towns along the old West River Railroad, from Brattleboro to South Londonderry with desserts following. Silent auction bidding and the 50/50 raffle opens 4-5:30p. Proceeds help support the maintenance of the West River Railroad and Windham County Museums.
The 28th Women’s Film Festival takes place in Brattleboro in March, featuring films by and about women, for everyone. “Instructions on Parting,” visual artist Amy Jenkins’ documentary about the cyclical nature of life and death, is one of the 36 films running at the New England Youth Theatre in Brattleboro Mar 22–30.
28th Women’s Film Festival
Hooker-Dunham Theatre, Main St., Brattleboro
http://www.womensfilmfestival.org
March 29-April 7
Films by and about women for everyone. Visit website for updates.
