Courtesy of Maple View Farm Alpacas Calista and Ardon are two of the gentle teddy-bear-like residents that visitors can meet at Maple View Farm Alpacas in Brandon. Nov. 28-29 — BRANDON — Maple View Farm Alpacas hosts its annual holiday open house on Nov. 28 and 29 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day, where you…

Courtesy of Chandler Center for the Arts Marionette Nick is transported back in time, to the time of dinosaurs in the sci-fi puppet performance, “Nick of Time.” Saturday, Nov. 28 at 11 a.m. — RANDOLPH — Join a fun-filled adventure that is truly out of this world! On a special mission to explore a mysterious dark object…

Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum Billings Farm staff Pam Arel and Caroline Shepard preparing a late 19th century Thanksgiving meal in the kitchen of the 1890 Farm House. Nov. 27-29 — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will be open for Thanksgiving Weekend, Friday- Sunday, Nov. 27 – 29  from 10 a.m. to…

In its 66th season, legendary winter sports filmmaker Warren Miller releases “Chasing Shadows”, documenting skiers and snowboarders chasing storms, snow, and lines on the world’s highest peaks. Saturday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. — This winter, Warren Miller Entertainment releases “Chasing Shadows,” the 66th edition of its annual winter sports film. The tour is country-wide, but…

Courtesy of LNO The “characters” of Ladies Night Out Women’s Chorus will perform an Advent concert at Weston’s Old Parish Church on Nov. 29. Sunday, Nov. 29 at 2 p.m. — WESTON — On Sunday Nov. 29 at 2 p.m., the highly regarded Rutland area vocal group, Ladies Night Out Women’s Chorus, will perform an Advent Concert…

Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 5:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — As you watch the sun set earlier every day, come to the GMP Energy Innovation Center on Dec. 1 to hear Dr. Jean-Sebastien Gagnon of the Community College of Vermont give a truly fascinating glimpse into the power of the sun and its global impact on humankind, past…

By Cal Garrison, a.k.a. Mother of the Skye This week's Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Sagittarius Sun, along with the Moon in the late degrees of Aries and a number of other aspects that are bound to set us up for an interesting time. In case you haven't noticed, we have…

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Thursday, Nov. 26 — On the morning of Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 26, the towns of Killington and Woodstock offer charity benefitted turkey trot 5K events. In Killington, join the 5th annual Killington 5K Turkey Trot starting at 9:30 a.m. from JAX Food and Games on Killington Road. Register in advance online at killingtonturkeytrot.com for $20; or…

Thursday, Nov. 26 at 3 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Hand In Hand Community Service offers a free Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 26 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Thompson Senior Center, 99 Senior Lane, Woodstock. The dinner will be served buffet style. All are welcome. While dinner is free, donations are gratefully appreciated. For more info or…

Friday, Nov. 27 at 4 p.m. — WEST RUTLAND — Join a Kids’ Night Out special event hosted by Boy Scout Troop 116 on Friday, Nov. 27 from 4 to 10 p.m. at the West Rutland Town Hall auditorium. Qualified adults will be present to help care for your children, plus nursing professionals will be on site.…

Nov. 27-28 — POULTNEY — A Poultney tradition for close to 30 years, the Poultney Christmas Fair is a great place to start holiday shopping. It’s held at the Poultney High School Auditorium on East Main Street, Poultney on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27 and 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Admission is free. Over…

Saturday, Nov. 28 at 9:30 a.m. — LUDLOW — On Nov. 28, Okemo Resort’s Trot It Off 5K is a community event that takes place each year on the Saturday following Thanksgiving. This running/walking race is perfect for the avid runner or the recreational walker hoping to burn off some calories from that extra serving of Thanksgiving…

Saturday, Nov. 28 at 2 p.m. — LUDLOW — The Book Nook will be hosting Vermont author Howard Frank Mosher on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28. He will be in the store from 2 to 4 p.m. chatting with customers and signing books, including his latest, “God’s Kingdom.” Howard Frank Mosher is the author of twelve novels…

Monday, Nov. 30 — RUTLAND — What’s made from squished micro soft apple products?  Delicious, hot apple cider. On Monday, Nov. 30, shoppers are invited to ditch their digital shopping carts and join the booksellers at Phoenix Books in person to enjoy doughnuts and a free cup of hot cider (while supplies last) all day long during…