Killington Pico Area Association

11/02/2024

This Weekend!

The Chaffee Art Center , Your Center for Creativity, invites the community to our 4th Annual Holiday Artisan Gift Show at the Chaffee Art Center on Friday, November 1st from 4-7pm, and Saturday, November 2nd from 10am-4pm featuring items that are unique, handmade, and affordable! FREE admission and hot beverage bar with cider, cocoa, coffee and tea.

Come shop for one-of-a-kind treasures perfect for gift giving this holiday season. Perfect for gift giving or to treat yourself! FREE Ann Clark COOKIE CUTTER of your choice with purchase. Limit one per person.

Also a FREE MAKE YOUR OWN CARD station for the young artists while others shop!

ATTENTION VENDORS: booth spaces available.

Call 802.775.0356, [email protected], or stop into the Chaffee Art Center at 16 South Main Street in Rutland, VT. Check out www.chaffeeartcenter.org and the Chaffee Art Center Instagram and pages for updates on events, classes and more.

10/31/2024

🥞 French Crepes Cooking Class Fundraiser! 🥂

If you missed our first class, don’t worry! You still have a chance to join us for the second French Crepes Cooking Class Fundraiser at Odyssey Events in Bridgewater this Sunday, November 3rd at 1 pm.

🎉 What to Expect:
Join Master Chef Ted & his wife Linda in their private kitchen for an interactive afternoon! This hands-on lesson will guide you in making savory seafood crepes and the deliciously classic Crepes Suzette for dessert. BYOB – bring a bottle of wine to enjoy while you cook or sip with your meal!

👨‍🍳 Class Details:
📅 Date: Sunday, November 3rd
🕐 Time: 1:00 pm
📍 Location: Odyssey Events, Bridgewater
💰 Cost: $100 per person, supporting the Greater Killington Women’s Club scholarship program.

📢 Limited Spots – Only 6 participants!
Secure your spot by pre-paying (either by check to the club’s P.O. Box #68, Killington, VT, or via PayPal at “The Greater Killington Women’s Club”). Carpool options available.

✨ Don’t miss out – RSVP soon! Share the experience with friends on Facebook and join us for a delicious afternoon learning to cook the French way!

10/31/2024

🎃👻 Happy Halloween 👻🎃

We’re all about the spooky spirit today! Whether you’re trick-or-treating, hitting up a costume party, or just enjoying the eerie vibes, have a safe and fang-tastic Halloween!

👀 Share your costumes with us using and show us how you’re celebrating! Stay spooky, everyone! 🧛🕷️

10/30/2024

Last day for Allen Pools & Spas Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Raffle! Win a Hot Tub along with many other amazing prizes!

10/27/2024

10/27/2024

First drop off this Wednesday!

10/26/2024

You can watch the Halloween Parade from your comfy couch!

10/26/2024

We want to inform you that the Welcome Center will be closed today. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Please feel free to reach out by to [email protected] for any assistance, and we'll be happy to help however we can.

Thank you for your patience, and we look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

10/24/2024

Terrific night at the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region's Annual Meeting! Congratulations to Brightwater Tools!

10/21/2024

Congratulations!

10/21/2024

WOW, what an incredible weekend at the 1st Annual KPAA Haunted House! 🖤 We loved seeing all of you brave souls who dared to enter and experience the spooky fun. 😈🪦

A HUGE thank you to everyone who attended, screamed, and made this event such a hauntingly good time. And of course, we couldn’t have done it without the amazing volunteers and staff who brought this event to life (and the afterlife)! 🙌💀

Stay tuned…we’re already brewing up plans for next year! 👀🧙‍♀️

10/18/2024

10/18/2024

The weather looks great! Get out on the trails, enjoy the after party & then pop over to the Haunted House!

10/18/2024

🎃👻 Reach put if you wamt to be a character & put the fright in the night!

Get Ready to Scream, Killington! 👻🎃

The 1st Annual KPAA Haunted House opened last night! And we’ve got some spine-chilling fun for you! 😱🖤 Step into our Enchanted Cemetery and watch out for the creepy body parts lurking in the shadows…👀🪦

Are you brave enough to enter? This haunted adventure promises thrills, chills, and surprises around every corner! 💀🍂

📅 When: October 18 & 19 - 6pm - 10pm
📍 Where: KPAA Welcome Center

Who’s ready to be scared?! 😈👹

10/13/2024

🎃 KPAA Haunted House: Get Ready for a Spooktacular Time! 👻

Thursday, October 17th: 5 PM - 8 PM
~ Elementary School Kid Night! A spooky but fun night designed just for the little ones!
Friday, October 18th & Saturday, October 19th: 6 PM - 10 PM
~ Prepare for a scarier adventure for the brave souls ready to take on the full haunted experience! 🎃

Bring your friends and family for a night of eerie excitement!

📸 Graphic credit: Huge thanks to the KES 6th Grade Class for the awesome artwork!

10/11/2024

🎨63rd Annual Art in the Park Fall Foliage Festival on October 12 & 13 in Main Street Park, Rutland, VT! Enjoy fine art, crafts, specialty foods, live music, and kids' activities at this iconic event, held rain or shine. This is the perfect opportunity to experience the best of Vermont’s artistic talent. Exhibitors from across the region will showcase their work, making it an event you won’t want to miss! 🍂

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10/10/2024

❤️ this request and all of you for being so generous!

10/10/2024

Fantastic time! Still time to win that hot tub raffle!
https://allenpools-spas.com/product/making-strides-raffle/

10/07/2024

🌟 Join Us and CEDRR at Allen Pools & Spas! 🌟

Don’t miss out on an incredible evening of fun, entertainment, and support for a great cause! 🎀

🎶 Live music by the talented Aaron Audet
💖 Fairy Hair by Liz Reddy
🎟️ Raffle to win a HOT TUB!
🍽️ Delicious catering by Blood’s Catering
💪 All proceeds benefit Making Strides for Breast Cancer

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
🕒 Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
📍 Location: Allen Pools & Spas

Come mingle with the community, enjoy some great tunes, and support an amazing cause! Let’s make strides together! 💕

10/05/2024

🐾 Annual Service of Animal Blessing! 🐾
Join Mission Farm tomorrow - Sunday, October 6 at 9:30am - for a heartwarming tradition in honor of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals! Bring your beloved pets to receive a special blessing 🐶🐱🐾.

After the service, stop by for a cozy ‘coffeehour pop-up’ at The Kitchen at Mission Farm ☕🍂. Let’s celebrate our furry, feathered, and scaly friends & enjoy coffee together! Hope to see you there! 🐾✨


Photos Courtesy of Mission Farm

10/05/2024

"Autumn leaves don't fall, they fly. They take their time and wander on this their only chance to soar.”– Delia Owens

Looks like the peepers will be in for a fantastic weekend!

10/03/2024

📢 Welcome, Jordan Spear, to the KPAA Board!

We are excited to introduce Jordan Spear as the newest member of the KPAA Board. Jordan serves as the Director of Product Marketing & Sales at Killington Resort/Pico Mountain, where his diverse experience in the hospitality industry has led him through various roles, from banquet server to marketing leader.

A Killington local, Jordan resides here with his wife and daughter and holds a B.A. in Resort & Hospitality Management from Green Mountain College. His unique blend of education and hands-on resort experience gives him a fresh perspective on the local tourism and hospitality scene.

Jordan is committed to supporting the continued growth of our business community, especially as Killington Resort transitions to independent ownership and the village project moves forward. We’re thrilled to have him on board as we look toward a bright future!