Flobots to Play Free Concert During Dew Tour

The Winter Dew Tour announced that Flobots, the band whose top-ten billboard hit “Handlebars” thrust them into the limelight, will headline at the Verizon Wireless music stage on Friday, Jan. 9, at the second stop of the Winter Dew Tour at Mount Snow, Vermont. Reggae-infused band Dirty Heads will open. The free concert kicks off at 4 p.m. at the base of the Carinthia mountain face.

As one of the most talked about newcomers of 2008, Flobots most recent release, Fight With Tools, sold more than a quarter million copies. The band recently joined the celebrated record label Universal Republic.

The six-man band began as a hip-hop trio in 1995 and evolved into the musical powerhouse they are today with the addition of live instrumentalists. Their live shows are defined by infectious beats enhanced by a high-octane rhythm section that includes bass, drums, funk guitar chords and a viola.

"We're really excited about playing this event. We always have a great time in Vermont and we're amped about getting to see the competition in person," said Andy Guerrero, Flobots' guitarist.

Dirty Heads hail from Huntington Beach, California and their music is an influence of reggae and hip hop styles infused with the raw energy of punk. Dirty Heads latest album, Any Port in a Storm, was released in September on EMG Fontana/Universal.

All music from the Verizon Wireless music stage is free to the general public including the Friday night concert with Flobots and Dirty Heads.

Similar to the Dew Tour’s summer competition structure, the Winter Dew Tour is based on a cumulative points system as the top snow athletes battle it out for a piece of the $1.5 million prize purse and the chance to take home the Dew Cup at the conclusion of the season in February.

For more information, visit www.allisports.com or www.mountsnow.com.

Grinold Family Announces Beaver Brook Bed & Breakfast Offical Opening

Beaver Brook Bed and Breakfast in Southern Vermont is a friendly B&B offering your friends and family a great vacation at affordable rates.

Close to the skiing slopes of Mt. Snow and conveniently located on Route 9 in the old New England village of Wilmington, Beaver Brook B&B is just minutes from the many attractions of the Mount Snow and Deerfield Valley area.

Beaver Brook B&B consists of two buildings offering space for a total of [20] people. Both The Cottage at Beaver Brook and The Guest House at Beaver Brook feature tastefully decorated cozy rooms that will provide your group with all the amenities they need for a vacation together in the mountains. Each space can be rented together or individually.

The Cottage at Beaver Brook

Offers accommodations in two deluxe suites
Each room has an over-sized whirlpool tub and sitting area
The ground floor suite has an original wood-burning fireplace
The upstairs suite offers a balcony with spectacular mountain views
The two rooms may be rented together or separately
The Guest House at Beaver Brook

The Guest House has been a favorite Vermont B&B since 1998
The Guest House has a common living room offering TV, gas fireplace and a wide selection of games
Each room has a queen size bed, private bath, air conditioning & TV
The Guest House also offers wireless internet connection
Beaver Brook B&B is a great snowmobile destination

Our B&B provides direct access to the V.A.S.T snowmobile trail network, offering valuable trailside parking for trailers of all sizes. This makes Beaver Brook B&B the ideal destination for the snowmobiling family. Want to try snowmobiling or don’t have your own snowmobile? Let us help you plan your stay and book a tour for you. Click here for more details...

Try a Vermont Sleigh Ride at Adam's Farm

Adams Farm in Wilmington offers afternoon and evening traditional Vermont sleigh rides pulled by Belgian draft horses. The ride takes you through the maple sugar grove and up along the ridge of the Adam’s Mountain. You come to a halt for a toasty log-cabin warm-up by the wood fires before the sleigh carries you back down. This will be a memory the entire family will fondly recall for years to come. Click here for more details...

Skiing at Mt. Snow

Mount Snow is the perfect destination for people from all over New England. Just two hours from Hartford, Boston and Albany, Mt. Snow offers five Mountain faces, extensive tree areas and top rated parks and pipes. Beaver Brook is connected to the services of “The Mover” the area bus service that makes it easy to get to Mt. Snow without having to worry about traffic or the expense of parking.

The Grinold Family

Family owned and operated, Beaver Brook B&B is run by Robert and Adam Grinold. For 30 years, the Grinold’s owned the well-known White House of Wilmington, a 32-room Inn located just up the hill from Beaver Brook. In the spring of 2008 the White House of Wilmington was sold to Mr. Stanley Smith, while the Grinold’s maintained ownership of the property’s out-buildings known as The Guest House and Cottage. Guests of Beaver Brook B&B often enjoy making the short walk up the hill to the White House to take advantage of the Inn’s award winning dinning room and bar.

The Valley’s most affordable B&B

Whether you looking for the hustle and bustle of an activity-filled vacation or a quiet get-away reading a book in front of the fire, we hope you’ll consider making Beaver Brook your home base in Southern Vermont.

Room rates for The Cottage at Beaver Brook start at $145 while the Guest House is home for $98 a night.

Real time reservations are available on our web site or give us a call at 802-464-5222.



Beaver Brook | 210 Route 9 E | Wilmington | VT | 05363

Kelly Clark Wins Silver at Winter Dew Games

Breckenridge, Co. Dec. 21,2008. Winter Dew Tour. U.S. Team member, Kelly Clark ( Mt. Snow, Vt.) won the Silver Medal at the first stop of the Dew Winter Tour Superpipe contest. Teammate, Gretchen Bielier came in first and Elena Hight took third place. Kelly, along with the best riders in the world, will be competing at Mt. Snow on Jan. 8th -11th. at the second stop of the Winter Dew Tour.

Kelly Clark takes 1st Place

12/11/2008. Copper Mountain, Co. Olympic Gold Medalist Kelly Clark ( Mt. Snow, Vt. ) qualified in 1st place at the U.S. Grand Prix Superpipe Snowboarding Championships. Kelly, the 2007-2008 reigning U.S. Superpipe Champion, rode in a field of 60ty international women all competing for 8 positions on the roster that is to determine the coveted spots for the 2010 Olympic Snowboarding team. Gretchen Bleiler (Aspen Co. ) Elena Hight (South Lake Tahoe) and Hannah Teter (Belmont, Vt.) will also be competing in the finals on Sat. Dec. 13th.

“Landscapes of Emotion: Figure Work” opens at Gallery Wright

Artists who work with the figure are not so different from landscape painters; it is only that the vistas are of mind, memory, reevaluation and imagination. “Landscape of Emotion: Figure Work” the new exhibition at Gallery Wright explores these landscapes.
Included in the exhibition are new works from painters Pam Murphy and Eric Angeloch and new clay figure sculpture from Diane Sullivan. Each of these artists paints with compassion and a keen eye, celebrating our humanity as we pass through the human condition. “Landscapes of Emotion: Figure Work” opens at Gallery Wright Saturday December 13th. Gallery Wright, located at 7 N Main St Wilmington Village represents premier Vermont artists working in fine art, fine craft and fine jewelry. “Landscapes of Emotion” will be on view through the winter. Gallery Wright is open Thursdays through Sundays 11-5 with extended weekend and holiday hours. Appointments welcome.
802-464-9922 or gallerywright.com for more information



Gallery Wright
7 N Main St, PO Box 764
Wilmington,VT 05363
gallerywright.com
802-464-9922

Bright Lights of Dover

Bright Lights of Dover

Light up our town spirit!

$2,000 in prizes

This holiday season get involved in a contest to light up the Town of Dover. Both commercial and residential properties are invited to decorate their buildings with holiday lights in a judged competition with two grand prizes of $1,000 each! One prize will be awarded for residential and one for commercial properties.

The competition is open to any business or residence in the Town of Dover. In order to qualify, the display must be an exterior display visible at night, and any color lights may be used. A registration form must be filled out and must be submitted by Wednesday December 10th. Registration forms can be downloaded at www.DoverVermont.com or www.VisitVermont.com or can be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce office in Wilmington.

Commercial buildings will be judged Friday December 12th. Residential buildings will be judged Saturday December 13th.

Registrations can be turned in at the Dover Town Office on the corner of Route 100 and Dorr Fitch Road or mail to: Bright Lights of Dover, PO Box 723, West Dover, VT 05356.

Contact Deb Bradshaw at (802) 464-5108 or Becky Clark at (802) 464-8142 with any questions or email dedc@sover.net


SPONSORED BY THE DOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
www.DoverVermont.com

3rd Annual Walk of the Santas

Celebrate the Valley Inc.
PO Box 577
West Dover, VT 05356
(802) 380-8297
pr@celebratethevalley.com
www.celebratethevalley.com
www.walkofthesantas.com
For Immediate release:

3rd Annual Walk of the Santa’s Weekend in the Mount Snow Valley of Vermont

Where: Mount Snow Valley, Home of Mount Snow, VT
When: December 12th – December 14th
Contact Information: James Angus (802) 380-8297

This December, the Mount Snow Valley will be celebrating Santa with a weekend full of fun activities for all ages. The main event will be a short “Pledge Walk” around the base of Mount Snow on Saturday at noon. In order to participate in the Pledge Walk and the Scavenger Hunt, we are asking participants to raise pledges from their friends. Those with pledges of $10 or more will receive a Santa ID card good for discounts throughout the valley and a passport for the Scavenger Hunt. Those with pledges of $50 or more will receive a free Santa suit which will be worn during the Pledge walk (while supplies last) and any one in a Santa suit is eligible for $25 off skiing/riding at Mount Snow.

The weekend will start with a kick off party at the Matterhorn Inn in West Dover on Friday, December 12th.

The Pledge Walk is on Saturday, Dec. 13 at the Grand Summit Hotel where there will be an Arts & Crafts Fair as well. There will also be a Gingerbread House Exhibit downtown Wilmington in Memorial hall.

Saturday night will be a Charity Dinner & Dancing with a “Vermont Experience” Auction.
A plated dinner and live music from Peter Miles and The High Road will compliment this interesting and unusual auction.
On Sunday there will be a Snowman making contest at the Matterhorn as well as the presentation of prizes for the Scavenger hunt and the Snowman contest.

A portion of the proceeds of this event will go to Deerfield Valley Community Cares, a local organization that supports working families and seniors with fuel assistance during the colder months. Last year they helped 57 families with almost $40,000.

This event is brought you by Celebrate the Valley Inc. and sponsored in part by the Dover Economic Development Committee.