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Eat local meat at Rupert game supper

November 19, 2015
Courtesy of Linda Maness Rupert 4-H Club members Lexi Cary and Jamie Landon, along with Mettawee Community School 6th graders Taylor Amaral, Ashton Towsley and Lucas Mattison, invite the public-at-large to the Annual Rupert Game Supper. Saturday, Nov. 21 at 5 p.m. — RUPERT — The Rupert Volunteer Fire Department’s annual gourmet game supper will be held Saturday, Nov. 21 starting at 5 p.m. at…

Let the games begin! Loaded Turkey Rail Jam kicks off park competitions at Killington

November 19, 2015
By Dave Young, courtesy of Killington Resort A skier gets in a few tricks on the rail in preparation for the first rail jam of the season. Sunday, Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. — KILLINGTON — It’s tradition at its finest: Killington’s Loaded Turkey Rail Jam is back to kick off another great season of park competitions…

“The Vermont Movie” continues showings in Pawlet 

November 19, 2015
  Sunday, Nov. 22 at 5 p.m. — PAWLET — Following the successful showings of the first two of six parts of “The Vermont Movie,” the Pawlett Historical Society is pleased to announce that plans have been made to screen the third and fourth parts on the following Sundays: Nov. 22 and Dec. 6, both showings at…

Win a turkey and fixin’s in West Pawlet VFD raffle

November 19, 2015
Friday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. — WEST PAWLET — The annual West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department turkey raffle event is coming up Friday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. at the West Pawlet firehouse. The doors will open at 6 p.m. Come and learn how to purchase a playing card to participate; cards are 50 cents each or…

RCHS “Waggin’ Tails Winter Online Auction” begins Nov. 20 

November 19, 2015
PITTSFORD — The Rutland County Humane Society’s “Waggin’ Tails Winter Online Auction” starts on Nov. 20 at 8 a.m. and goes until Dec. 7 at 10 p.m. The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) will be hosting the online auction featuring a number of fun and unique items for people and their pets, plus gift certificates for local shops,…

The Gables holds annual holiday craft fair

November 19, 2015
Saturday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. — RUTLAND — The Gables at East Mountain will be hosting its annual holiday craft fair on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free-to-attend event will feature more than 25 vendors selling a variety of artwork, jewelry, holiday-themed gifts, maple products, baked goods and much more. The…

Giorgetti Arena hosts kids and family fun day

November 19, 2015
Saturday, Nov. 21 at 1 p.m. — RUTLAND — Come join the fun on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 1 – 3:30 p.m. at Giorgetti Arena at Pine Hill Park. The Dream Center, in partnership with the Rutland Recreation Department, is once again hosting this free family fun day. Activities include skating, raffles, games, face painting and a cookout.…

Grace Church craft fair benefits missions

November 19, 2015
Nov. 20-21 — RUTLAND — This year, Grace Congregational United Church of Christ will hold its seventh annual holiday craft fair. This annual event is to provide additional funds to benefit missions both near and far. In the previous six years, the craft fair has raised a total of $32,500. Some of the missions that have benefited…

Encore Theatre adapts “The 39 Steps”

November 19, 2015
Nov. 19-21 — RUTLAND — Rutland High School Encore Theatre presents “The 39 Steps” adapted by Patrick Barlow which takes an Alfred Hitchcock movie and turns it into a farce with an on-stage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers and some good old-fashioned romance!  Don’t miss this fast paced show with many students in multiple roles racing madly…

Sherburne Library holds holiday craft fair

November 19, 2015
Saturday, Nov. 21 at 9 a.m. — KILLINGTON — Join the Sherburne Memorial Library on Saturday, Nov. 21 for its holiday art and craft fair featuring local handmade arts and crafts, a bake sale and raffle. Lunch will be available. Proceeds to benefit Hand In Hand Community Service Programs and Friends of the Sherburne Library. Admission is…

MSJ Drama presents “110 Stories” portraying first-hand accounts of Sept. 11

November 19, 2015
Nov. 20-21 — RUTLAND — On Friday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Mount Saint Joseph Academy’s drama troupe will present the play “110 Stories.” The play centers on the experience of first responders and others who witnessed the events of Sept. 11 first hand. The event will take…

Get great prices on gear for the coming season at Okemo swap

November 19, 2015
Nov. 20-22 — LUDLOW — The Annual Okemo Ski and Snowboard Swap to benefit Okemo Mountain School will be held this year from Nov. 20-22. The Swap is the place to gear up for the winter with new and used gear at great prices, including skis, snowboards, boots, bindings, helmets, goggles, outerwear, and more! All proceeds benefit the Okemo…

Horoscopes for November 12 – November 18, 2015

November 19, 2015
Cal Garrison (a.k.a Mother of the Skye) writes weekly horoscopes for The Mountain Times. If you would like an emailed notification sent to you weekly, sign up for the newsletter, below. Want to hear more from Mother of the Skye? Check out Mother's Celestial Inspirations     Horoscopes for November 12 - November 18, 2015…

Electronics are piling up; haulers losing money on recycling

November 16, 2015
E-waste causing problems in some towns By Stephen Seitz A global slowdown in the electronic waste recycling market is causing problems in some Vermont towns. "E-waste is in a bit of a turmoil," said Jim O'Gorman, who manages the Rutland County Solid Waste District. "It's still being worked out with the state. The contractor is…

Vermont Holiday Festival

November 15, 2015
Vermont Holiday Festival December 4-5, 2015 Killington Grand Resort Hotel Join us in 2016 for holiday fun and entertainment for all ages at the Vermont Holiday Festival! A portion of the proceeds from the Festival will go to the Vermont Foodbank to help make the holidays more joyful for local needy families.