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Rutland High celebrates football season following county championships
December 3, 2014
The Rutland Raiders only managed a 5-4 season this year, earning the school the seventh spot overall for Vermont high school football rankings, but that doesn’t mean the school didn’t play a crucial role in the state championships through to the end of the season. Rutland High School hosted the three-division state championships at the…
Castleton proves leader in Vermont physical education
December 3, 2014
CASTLETON — Proving to be a leader in Vermont health, physical education and athletic training, the Castleton College community was recently recognized and presented at the annual Vermont Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Conference (VTAHPRED) on Nov. 14. This year’s event was held at the Killington Grand Resort and focused on…
Historical Society explores cultural diversity in Vt.
December 3, 2014
Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. — MENDON — The Mendon Historical Society will hold a special meeting on Thursday, Dec. 4 at the Mendon Town Office at 70 p.m. Greg Sharrow, Executive Director of the Vermont Folklife Center, will present a program entitled “Vermonters of Many Cultures.” Vermont is often described as culturally homogeneous, and yet…
CSJ offering free “Health for the Holidays” event at Speakeasy Cafe
December 3, 2014
Friday, Dec. 5 at 12 p.m. — RUTLAND — College of St. Joseph will present “Health for the Holidays: Helping Make the Holidays More Restful than Stressful” at 12-noon on Friday, Dec. 5, at Speakeasy Cafe in Rutland. For many, the holidays season is a favorite time of year. But, with all of the revelry, wassailing, decorating,…
Holiday Stuff-A-Bus to benefit local food shelf
December 3, 2014
Saturday, Dec. 6 at 9 a.m. — LUDLOW — The holiday season is upon us and Black River Good Neighbor Services has announced that it will hold its annual Stuff-A-Bus food drive on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Shaw’s Market parking lot in Ludlow. This is one of the most important…
Gardeners welcome Ludlow community for carol sing and tree lighting in the park
December 3, 2014
Friday, Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. — LUDLOW — The Garden Club of Ludlow is having a Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on Friday evening, Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. at the mini park. Members of the Ludlow community are invited to join in this joyous event. Members of the club have joined together to form the…
GMC presents spirited holiday concert
December 3, 2014
Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. — POULTNEY — On Saturday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. the Green Mountain College Choirs, GMC Festival Brass and guest musicians will present their annual spirited holiday concert in the Clara Hitchcock Fitzpatrick Jones Concert Hall (in Ackley Auditorium). This popular event will offer lively music for the season and…
Santa attends large Christmas festival; you should, too!
December 3, 2014
Saturday, Dec. 6 at 9 a.m. — WEST PAWLET — A busy day is planned for Saturday, Dec. 6 in West Pawlet. Santa himself, will be coming to the Christmas festival, craft fair, and flea market, including a large bake sale, luncheon, and raffles, held from 9 a.m. -3 p.m. at the West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department’s fire…
Christmas at the Farm featured weekends in December
December 3, 2014
Dec. 6 & 7 — WOODSTOCK — Discover the traditions of a late 19th century Vermont Christmas with a visit to the Billings Farm & Museum. Christmas at the Billings Farm will be featured on weekends in December and Dec. 20 – Jan. 1, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.(excluding Christmas Day). Tours of the authentically decorated farmhouse,…
Chaffee’s Gingerbread Construction Contest deadline for entries approaches
December 3, 2014
Saturday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Chaffee Art Center once again hosts its annual Gingerbread Construction Contest in conjunction with the second annual Holiday Boutique. This year the contest is themed “Out of the Box,” where participants are encouraged to think up bizarre, innovative, or nontraditional designs. Awards will be given for best…
Coolidge Open House celebrates traditions of season
December 3, 2014
Saturday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. — PLYMOUTH NOTCH — Feeling overwhelmed by the rush of holiday shopping, crowds, and decorating? Return to a simpler time on Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Coolidge Holiday Open House at the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, in historic Plymouth Notch. Many of the museum buildings, including the Homestead where…
Tour the Christmas mansion of Fair Haven
December 3, 2014
Saturday, Dec. 6 at 12 p.m. — FAIR HAVEN — A Christmas tour of the historic Marble Mansion Inn will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 12 - 4 p.m. Tours start at 12-noon, ongoing throughout the afternoon. Admission is $7 ($5 for seniors, free for children under 12). A silent auction and hourly door prizes will…
Rutland Rec offers holiday festivities
December 3, 2014
Saturday, Dec. 6 — RUTLAND — Join Rutland Recreation Department for a holiday clay ornament-making festive activity on Saturday, Dec. 6 and 13 at Hands On Minds On, 69 Center Street, Rutland. The first Saturday will be making four ornaments using clay and cookie cutters and the second Saturday will be glazing (painting) them. Both workshops are…
Freelance Family Singers offer two holiday concerts in Woodstock this weekend
December 3, 2014
Dec. 6 & 7 — WOODSTOCK — Freelance Family Singers will present a holiday concert at the First Congregational Church, 36 Elm Street, Woodstock at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7. Under the direction of Ellen Satterthwaite, the chorus will present seasonal sacred and secular pieces in choral, small group,…
Grace Church presents “Handel’s Messiah”
December 3, 2014
Sunday, Dec. 7 at 3:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — On Sunday, Dec. 7, Grace Church will present the annual performances of “Handel’s Messiah.” The Rutland Area Chorus, soloists and orchestra will perform the concerts at 3:30 p.m. and 7p.m., under the direction of Rip Jackson. The chorus and orchestra will also perform “We Praise…
