Monday, Dec. 24, 4:30 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Celebrate the season with scripture and carols on Monday, Dec. 24 at 4:30 p.m. at the Little White Church on Route 4 in Killington. The community is welcomed to join us for this special service planned early in the afternoon so that people can enjoy the evening at home with family…

RUTLAND—Eight fun and funny couples are lined up and tickets are on sale now for February’s Pack The Paramount “Newly”wed Game to benefit the Rutland Community Cupboard, BROC’s Community Food Shelf, and the Salvation Army.  The Feb. 9 event, presented by WJJR and Green Mountain Power, will feature couples Joel and Bernadette Robin, Eliza and Jarod Wilcox, Liam…

WOODSTOCK—Discover the traditions of a late 19th century Vermont Christmas with a visit to the Billings Farm & Museum this holiday season. Christmas at the Billings Farm will be featured on weekends in December and Dec. 22-Jan. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (excluding Christmas Day). Tour the authentically decorated farmhouse, visit the dairy farm for interactive programs including “An Introduction to…

Sunday, Dec. 23, 1 p.m. & 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—A holiday classic is made even more special with the likes of area children performing it. Sunday, Dec. 23, Miss Lorraine’s School of Dance presents “The Nutcracker” at the Paramount Theatre for two performances: 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Experience the magic as dozens of area dance students…

KILLINGTON—Killington Elementary School 6th graders visited places around town, and took nature photographs using various photography techniques, such as the rule of thirds and framing. This photography unit was part of an on-going project where students learned about and connected with their community. Students have their own web pages that promote the Killington Valley region and…

MIDDLEBURY—The Sheldon Museum is bursting with creativity and excitement this holiday season. Don’t miss the amazing operating train layout, miniature Christmas tree display, and two holiday exhibits. “Ho Ho Historical Holidays to You” is curated by the Sheldon’s archivist Eva Garcelon-Hart and Sheldon trustee and archives volunteer, Lucinda Cockrell, featuring classic Christmas images, antiques postcards, seasonal…

Last weekend (Dec. 14-16), I got the pleasure of covering the WinterWondergrass Festival at Stratton Mountain. The festival started in Colorado and is in it’s seventh year there, and also goes to Lake Tahoe. This was its first time on the East Coast. For a first-year festival I was impressed with the setup and layout…

Saturday, Dec. 22, 5 p.m.—SOUTH POMFRET—Tis the Season, A Holiday Evening will be held at ArtisTree Community Art Center on Saturday, Dec. 22 at 5 p.m. Bring the family for a “Small Works” closing reception at the gallery with cookies and hot cocoa. Afterwards, enjoy caroling over to the Grange Theatre for a holiday variety…

Saturday, Dec. 22, 5 p.m.—BROWNSVILLE—On Saturday, Dec. 22, from 5-7 p.m., youth and adult members of the Brownsville Community Church will stage for the community the church’s first live Nativity. This will take place outside of the church in Tribute Park. Beginning at 6 p.m., members of the Brownsville Community Church Choir will lead with…

By Cal Garrison a.k.a. Mother of the Skye This week’s horoscopes are coming out under the light of an Aries Moon, a few days ahead of the 2018 Winter Solstice. I was born with the Moon in Aries, and on top of the power of the Solstice, this week is a big milestone for me.…

Wednesday Dec. 19 KILLINGTON 5:30 p.m. Charity’s 1887 Saloon Frank Chase 6 p.m. Liquid Art Open Mic with Fiddlewitch 9 p.m. JAX Food & Games Tony Lee Thomas PAWLET 7 p.m. The Barn Restaurant and Tavern “Pickin’ in Pawlet” POULTNEY 6:30 p.m. Taps Tavern Jazz Night with Zac Hampton’s Moose Crossing RUTLAND 9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way…

Dear Editor, Things are getting better. Dec 11 is the time when the sun starts to set later. A second of time a day at the start and by noon March 20 (the equinox, when the Sun crosses the equator and day and night are equally long at the equinox) when we gain 4 minutes…

Dear Editor, On Saturday, Nov. 17, the Pittsford Recreation Department sponsored the annual holiday craft sale in the Lothrop Gym and downstairs in the cafeteria. The Recreation Department would like to recognize Kelly Connaughton, the craft fair coordinator. Thank you very much for all your hard work you put into the Craft Fair events the…

By Melissa Martin Santa Claus (a.k.a, St. Nick, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, or simply Santa) is a Christmas figure celebrated for flying around the globe on Dec. 25 to give gifts to children. And the holly-jolly guy carries around a list of names with two columns: one labeled “good” and one labeled “bad.” “Santa Claus…

By Angelo Lynn Vermont’s congressional delegation lined up in support of a compromise $867 billion Farm Bill passed overwhelmingly by the U.S. House and Senate earlier this week. The House approved the bill 386-47; the Senate approved it 87-13. The strong bipartisan support, analysts said, was spurred in part by pressure from farmers battered by…