Upcoming events at the Paul Smith's College VIC

PAUL SMITHS, NY (02/26/2016)(readMedia)-- Sunday, Feb. 28 – Rustic Riders

Join us from 1-3 p.m. for this Sunday Ski and Music session in the VIC Great Room.

Thursday, March 3 – Armchair Traveler Lecture Series

Steve Langdon will give a talk at 7 p.m. on the flora, fauna, research and discoveries of the Adirondack forest area known as the Shingle Shanty Preserve.

Saturday, March 5 – Maple Tapping Workshop

Join us for this workshop from 10 a.m. to noon and learn about species identification, proper tapping techniques, enhancing your sugar bush and the pros and cons of sugar bush locations. $20/person, $10 for Friends of the VIC.

Saturday-Sunday, March 5-6 – Bowl and Roll

Paul Smith's College culinary student Bill Rock will be on hand from noon to 3 p.m. to dish out a hearty cup of soup and a roll for $4.

Sunday, March 6 – Sunday Ski and Music

Enjoy live music by Andrew Coulter and hit the trails from 1-3 p.m.

Tuesday, March 8 – International Women's Day

Free skiing for anyone who declares "I am woman, hear me roar!"

Sunday, March 13 – Community Ceilidh

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day from 1-3 p.m. with Irish food and music by Community Ceilidh.

Saturday-Sunday, March 19-20 – Bowl and Roll

Paul Smith's College culinary student Bill Rock will be on hand from noon to 3 p.m. to dish out a hearty cup of soup and a roll for $4.

Saturday-Sunday, March 19-20 – Maple Weekend

The VIC will take part in the Northeastern New York Maple Producer's region-wide event. Tour our facilities, learn about maple sugaring and sign up for our Community Maple Program. Our Sap to Syrup Workshop takes place from 9 a.m. to noon. $20/person.

Thursday, March 24 – Volunteer Potluck

Get the scoop on upcoming events and activities. 5:30-7 p.m. Sign up for volunteer opportunities and organize training sessions. Bring a dish to pass and a place setting. We will meet for hors d'oeuvres at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is at 6 p.m.

Thursday, March 24 – Armchair Traveler Lecture Series

Professor Celia Evans and her students will give a talk at 7 p.m. on their recent trip to Russia. Learn about their experiences and their ongoing research.

ABOUT PAUL SMITH'S COLLEGE

At Paul Smith's College, it's about the experience. Paul Smith's, which was founded in 1946, is the only bachelor's-degree-granting institution of higher education in the Adirondacks. Our programs – in fields including hospitality, culinary arts, forestry, natural resources, entrepreneurship and the sciences – draw on industries and resources available in our own backyard while preparing students for successful careers anywhere. For more information: www.paulsmiths.edu.