Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—In 1964, the beloved stop-motion animated television classic “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” made its network television debut delighting audiences across the country. Now, the “most famous reindeer of all” from the longest running and highest rated television special will return live on stage with “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical.”…

Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m.—RANDOLPH—Kamikaze Comedy will return to Chandler’s Upper Gallery on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m.  Come “laugh your darn face off” with this Burlington based improv troupe. This wonderful comedy troupe has been performing together since 1995, creating outrageous characters, over-the-top stories, and games that involve the whole crowd for…

Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—Join Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Woodstock for its next Working Woodlands Workshop, a discussion about Vermont’s forests and those animals and other wildlife who dwell in them on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 6-7:30 p.m. Kim Royer, special assistant to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department Commissioner and bobcat expert, will discuss significant…

Saturday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The 7th annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum will feature the award-winning documentary “Taxi Tehran” on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. All films are open to the public and accessible to people with disabilities. Reservations are strongly recommended. “With just three…

Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—Inspired by traditional jazz, the John LaRouche Trio has added their own unique voice to familiar tunes and their own compositions. Drawing from a wide range of jazz styles, they play jazz tinged with Latin, swing and tango beats. The trio’s large repertoire includes jazz tunes from the 40s through…

Saturday, Dec. 3 at 10 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Two beloved children’s book characters will be making an appearance (their only appearance in Vermont this year) at the Sherburne Memorial Library in Killington. Elephant and Piggie, stars of Mo Willems' “Elephant and Piggie” books, will be there for story time on Saturday, Dec. 3, 10-11 a.m. The characters will be available…

Sunday, Dec. 4 at 7 a.m.—LUDLOW—During this holiday season, Okemo Mountain Resort invites skiers and snowboarders to consider the needs of those less fortunate. On Sunday, Dec. 4, Okemo will host its annual Cares and Shares food drive. When guests donate at least five non-perishable food items, a new child’s toy or new clothing item,…

Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Join the cookie party at Summit Lodge on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 6-9 p.m. for a benefit for Rutland County Women’s Network & Shelter. Bring six dozen cookies (all the same kind) to exchange for the same amount (or less). There is also a minimum $10 donation that will go to…

Saturday, Dec. 3 at 9 a.m.—BROWNSVILLE—Kick off the holiday season with the famous Brownsville Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 3. The bazaar will be open from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the West Windsor Town Hall (Route 44 and Brownsville Hartland Rd.).  At 11 a.m., the ladies of the United Methodist Women’s group will be offering…

Saturday, Dec. 3 at 9:30 a.m.—PROCTORSVILLE—Cavendish Connects is pleased to sponsor the third annual Abundance Swap on Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Cavendish Town Elementary School in Proctorsville. Celebrate the bounty of the holiday season by giving and receiving in three easy steps: Step 1: Pick three to five items in your home, shop or…

Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 5 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of the Southwest Region (VNAHSR) will host its 28th annual Tree of Remembrance ceremony at the Franklin Conference Center, Howe Square in Rutland on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, a…

Saturday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m.—BRIDGEWATER—The ShackletonThomas holiday open house, a favorite annual community event to kick off the holiday season, returns this year on Dec. 3, 3-6 p.m., in its usual location at the historic Bridgewater Mill, Route 4, Bridgewater. All are invited as they open their workshops and showroom to celebrate community and…

Sunday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m.—BRANDON—As one can imagine, the holidays are a tough time for soldiers who can’t be at home to celebrate with their families. Please help in sending them some Christmas cheer. The Brandon American Legion will hold a packing party on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2-4 p.m. at the Legion on Franklin…

Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—What do Vermont and Iceland share beyond an abundance of natural beauty? Both face similar energy challenges: a chilly and cloudy climate and no fossil fuel resources. Come to the Energy Innovation Center Tuesday, Dec. 6, as Castleton University’s Dr. Helen Mango offers a fascinating and informative energy presentation. This free…

Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Middlebury College Artist-in-Residence Dr. Francois Clemmons will illustrate how the negro spiritual grew out of slaves’ experiences in a special performance lecture at Rutland Free Library on Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. The event, “If You Don’t Want Your Slave to Speak Freely, You Should Also Forbid Him to Sing!”…