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…

Four Castleton ensembles come together for two weeks of concerts Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. — CASTLETON — The Castleton Music Department presents the Castleton Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo, University Chorale and Chamber Singers, and Wind Ensemble in three evenings of music beginning on Tuesday, Dec. 1 in the Casella Theater. On Tuesday, Dec. 1…

Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — December has arrived, and with it, the holiday season. On Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m., Santa’s arrives in Depot Park to light the Christmas tree. Join for Christmas carols led by local choral groups, hot chocolate and goodies. Then, follow Santa to the Paramount Theatre for a…

#GivingTuesday to showcase spirit of philanthropy at Castleton Tuesday, Dec. 1 — CASTLETON —  On Tuesday, Dec. 1 Castleton University will look to shine a light on its long-standing spirit of philanthropy by participating in Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving held annually on the first Tuesday following Thanksgiving. The campaign aims to kick off…

Dec. 1-15 — RUTLAND COUNTY — Organizers of the Gift-of-Life Marathon are appealing to local residents who have never donated blood to give it a try at the 2015 Gift-of-Life Marathon - 12 Days of Giving. “First-time donors are critical to the blood supply and our hopes for the 2015 Gift-of-Life Marathon,” said Steve Costello, a GMP…

Student final exam pitch open to the public Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 5:15 p.m. — RUTLAND — Castleton University invites local community members to participate in a “Final Exam Pitch” on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 5:15 p.m. in the Green Mountain Power Energy Innovation Center. Following a similar premise as the ABC television show “Shark Tank,” students…

Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — Middlebury College professor Kirsten Hoving will discuss the thinking behind the Impressionist art movement in a talk at Rutland Free Library on Dec. 2 at 7 pm. Her talk, “The Impressionists: Painters of Modern Life,” is part of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays lecture series and is…

Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. — KILLINGTON — It’s that time of year for teams to form for this season’s ski bum races at Killington! Local teams of skiers, snowboarders and telemark skiers race down Highline Trail at Killington Resort  in pursuit of ski bum glory and bragging rights. The Registration Party will be held Wednesday,…

Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. — BRIDGEWATER — The Bridgewater Historical Society’s annual meeting will be held Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. at the old brick schoolhouse, 12 North Bridgewater Road. A short meeting with the election of officers and Board members precedes a 6:30 p.m. presentation with Helen Mango, professor of geology and chemistry…

Dec. 1-2 — BRANDON — The Friends of the Brandon Free Public Library silent auction will be held from Dec. 1-4. Place bids whenever the Library is open: Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; on Friday, the auction will close at 1 p.m. Special items were donated…

RUTLAND — Chaffee Art Center’s annual Holiday Boutique opened Nov. 19 at the Chaffee Art Center, 16 S. Main Street, Rutland. “This exhibit marks the end of another great year for the Chaffee; a year during which our board, members and staff have worked tirelessly to continue to broaden the Chaffee Art Center’s presence in our…

Courtesy of Vt. Fish & Wildlife The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is looking for landowners interested in managing their land for wildlife through the Federal Farm Bill program. Grants available to qualifying landowners. Deadline to apply is Nov. 20 Vermont landowners are reminded that Nov. 20 is the application deadline for a federal program…

Courtesy of RRCC Pictured at the ribbon cutting along with owners Christopher and Angela LaFlamme are Rep. Larry Cupoli, Vermont House of Representatives; Rep. Tom Terenzini, Vermont House of Representatives; Senator Brian Collamore, Vermont Senate; Senator Kevin Mullin, Vermont Senate; Don Chioffi, Town of Rutland Select Board; Dave Allaire, Rutland City Board of Aldermen; Tom…