We arrive at the parking lot just as the sky begins to darken and realize we will have to move quickly.  Our skinning buddies are already there, skis resting against their car as they make last minute checks to their gear.  We bump into another friend, just starting up with his snowboard for some après-work…

Sunday, Dec. 15 —RUTLAND—Spreading the spirit of the winter season to the community of  Rutland, the Vermont Symphony Orchestra (VSO) returns for its annual Holiday Pops performances on  Dec. 15. The VSO will be joined onstage by featured guests: the award-winning student bell-ringers from the United Christian Academy in Newport — the Bronze Ambassadors —…

By Polly Mikula KILLINGTON—Teddy Arbo’s 33rd annual Holiday Toy Party broke a record this year collecting over $37,000 for local charities along with 750 toys. The event was held at the Foundry at Summit Pond in Killington this past Saturday, Dec. 7. Hundreds showed up for the event. Attendees who brought a new, unwrapped toy…

Staff report KILLINGTON—Casella Construction was this year’s People’s Choice Award winner at the Vermont Holiday Festival, where over 100 decorated trees adorned the Grand Hotel in Killington this past weekend. Its “Cats + CATS” tree was the No. 1 crowd favorite. The Spa at the Woods was runner up with the “All That Glitters Is…

Sunday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m.—PAWLET—The Pawlet Public Library in hosting a holiday tea on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. Library staff and board members will spread their best tablecloths and collect their teapots for this time of gratitude and cheer. Take a break from frenzied activities, slow down and enjoy Sunday afternoon tea. Tea will…

KILLINGTON – The Killington Pico Area Association (KPAA) officially announced the 2019 Member of the Year, Phil and Joy Black, owners of the Lookout Tavern. As part of the KPAA’s Vermont Holiday Festival, on Thursday night, Dec. 5, during their Holiday Party and Mixer, the organization’s Executive Director Mike Coppinger presented Phil and Joy with…

Tuesday, Dec. 17—PITTSFIELD—The Roger Clark Memorial Library is celebrating the arrival of winter.  Using traditional icing and an exciting selection of candy, kids are invited to decorate an individual, pre-made gingerbread house made of graham crackers. Children of all ages are welcome to attend this free program. However, children 2nd grade and younger require a guardian…

Saturday, Dec. 14 at 9 —RUTLAND— Come support Vermont high school bowling at the Rutland Bowlerama on Saturday for the Kick-Off Classic event. Witness teamwork, sportsmanship, respect and dedication. Teams include  the local high school team from Fair Haven Union High School. Other schools participating include Randolph, Essex, Burlington, South Burlington, White River Valley, Windsor,…

Saturday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m.—BROWNSVILLE—The community will have three opportunities to enjoy a narration of the Christmas story complete with Mary, Joseph, angels, wise men, shepherds and their sheep acting in and around the manger.  Choose from three pageant times — 3 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. in Tribute Park, adjacent to the…

Saturday, Dec.14 at 2:30-4:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Julia Purdy will host a reading and discussion on her new book, “The Sky Is Red” (Xlibris 2019), a novel about four teenagers struggling to come of age in the midst of their devastated town. The setting is a small city in southern Italy in 1944 as the Allies mount an…

Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14-15—KILLINGTON—Pico will once again be partnering with the BROC Community Food Action to support a food raiser December 14 and 15.  Donate three non-perishable food items and receive a $45 all-ages lift ticket. All lift tickets must be loaded onto a reloadable one pass, our RFID card, and can be purchased for $5 each…

Saturday, Dec. 14 at 9 a.m.—SHREWSBURY—The Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife is planning to conserve a 500+ acre property in Shrewsbury as a new wildlife management area. The Green Mountain Club is hosting a hike to explore the area. To join the hike, meet at Main Street Park in Rutland at 9 a.m. or…

Saturday, Dec. 14 at 12 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN— For the past few years, the Parke Family has welcomed the community to tour the Marble Mansion Inn. This year tours will be offered on Saturday from 12-3 p.m. There is no charge for the tour, but free will offerings will be accepted. All proceeds benefit the Fair…

Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m.—Chittenden— The Rutland Young Professionals (RYP) are holding their December mixer on Wednesday with a cause. This holiday season, the RYP has partnered with the Rutland Regional Medical Center to adopt a family. They are asking members to donate items to make a single mother, two 10-year-old boys, and a…

Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 5 p.m.—RUTLAND— Committee co-chair of Green Mountain Power and Rutland enthusiast Steve Costello invites you to dinner for a great cause at Southside Steakhouse. Costello will be serving dinner from 5-8 p.m. with all tips going directly to the Rutland Community Cupboard. He will also match tips dollar for dollar up…