By Tami Gingrich I can’t seem to pass a hollow tree without stopping to snoop. If there is a cavity within reach, an investigation is in order. Wear and tear around a hole, evidence of food items on the ground, or simply sounds from within tell of the tenants inside. One of my favorite tricks…

By Elicia Pinsonault Rutland Young Professionals celebrated its seventh birthday this year. Throughout the past seven years, our energetic group of volunteers has worked tirelessly to create a vibrant Rutland area that attracts and retains young professionals. Chances are you’ve heard of us by now. But you may not understand who we are, what our…

By Brooke Geery Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 9 p.m.— In its eighth season, the History Channel show “Forged in Fire” challenges “world-class bladesmiths [to] re-create historical edged weapons in a cutthroat competition.” On Nov. 25 at 9 p.m., one of those bladesmiths will be Kyle Farace, originally from Windham, Vermont. Farace, 34, now lives in…

Friday Nov. 27 - Tuesday, Dec. 24—RANDOLPH—The holiday market is back in time for all of your holiday shopping needs. For the first time ever, Chandler is offering an online market to help our community shop safely while still supporting our local creative economy by purchasing locally-made gifts for the holidays. The online and in-person…

Miracle, the popular Christmas pop-up bar—is coming to Vermont with Miracle on Main Street in Ludlow and Miracle at Wolf Tree in White River Junction. Miracle is a global pop-up concept that started in New York in 2014; it partners with bars and restaurants around the world to offer masterfully crafted Christmas cocktails in cheery…

Friday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m.—Make your holidays Sparkle-Jolly-Twinkle-Jingley with 43 youth artists starring in the local non-profit children’s theater company, Pride’s Young Artists, holiday musical, “Elf The Musical, Jr.!” “Elf The Musical, Jr.” will be streaming live in high definition the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased…

Sunday, Nov. 29 at 9:30 a.m.—Rest, relax, rejuvenate, strengthen, stretch, flow to support Antwan’s recovery! Join local yogis and musicians on Sunday for an incredible day of yoga and music to celebrate one of the kindest and most humble people, Antwan Drew. Antwan was diagnosed with kidney disease over a year ago, his medical expenses…

Mission Farm’s annual coat drive was a huge success Veteran’s weekend of November 2020.  The greater Killington community came through again this year donating over six extra-large bins of winter outerwear, a pair of boots, a dozen homemade masks and $500 for the purchase of boots and socks. This year’s donations went to the Dodge…

Three local organizations, Lacewing Productions, Bundle, and Better Middlebury Partnership, announce the kick-off of Find Your Wings (FYW), an interactive, community-driven public sculpture project. FYWa’s goal is to enhance downtown Middlebury’s beauty and appeal while simultaneously serving as an economic driver. Artists and community members will work collaboratively to create public art for display in…

Rutland Young Professionals is offering three opportunities to give back to the community, the state, and the organization in the coming weeks. Adopt-a-Family Rutland Young Professionals is proud to partner with Rutland Regional Medical Center’s Adopt-a-Family program to make a difference in the lives of underserved families this holiday season. Last year was their first…

Saturday, Nov. 28 at 4 p.m.—MANCHESTER—Taconic Music will present its fifth annual Thanksgiving concert on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 4 p.m., via livestream from the Riley Center for the Arts at Burr and Burton Academy. The concert, which is sponsored by Manchester Designer Outlets, honors the legacy of acclaimed cellist Michael Rudiakov, as this year…

Friday, Nov. 27 at 5:30 p.m.—LUDLOW—The Okemo Valley Women’s Club is sponsoring a tree of remembrance in Ludlow’s Veteran’s Park.  Join them for a special lighting and holiday sing-a-long in Veteran’s Park in Ludlow on Friday, Nov. 27 at 5:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit a scholarship fund for High School students from Ludlow, Proctorsville, Plymouth…

The Fair Haven Concerts in the Park Committee regrets that there will be no public tree lighting this year. As in years past however, the trees will still be lit throughout the holiday season for everyone to enjoy.  In the past, the committee has also welcomed Santa with a little help from our friends at…

Holiday House handmade angels still available The Fair Haven Free Library will be returning to Curbside Service only beginning Friday, Nov. 27.  They are asking that patrons who call to request books for pick up do so at least one day in advance to give librarians an opportunity to select and package books.  They want…

USDA Forest Service officials in Vermont are welcoming the public to select and cut a Christmas tree on the Green Mountain National Forest (GMNF) with the purchase of a $5 permit. For the first time, permits will now be available for purchase either online (an additional $2.50 service fee applies) or in-person at a GMNF office. In support…