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Slate Valley Festival of Trees goes virtual

November 18, 2020
GRANVILLE, NY—Every year for the last eight years, the Slate Valley Museum has ushered in the holiday season with its popular, regional Slate Valley Festival of Trees. This year’s event is still slated to take place, but it will be presented in a different format due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. “Given restrictions on mass…

The 40th annual Weston Christmas Bazaar goes virtual

November 18, 2020
It’s as much a Vermont holiday tradition as the turkey: the annual Weston Christmas Bazaar. Over 60 vendors with fabulous Christmas gift ideas, all unique, all handmade, all packed into the Weston Playhouse just waiting for hordes of Christmas shoppers to descend on Black Friday. But if the words “hordes” and “packed” stopped you dead…

Visit Craft Vermont fine craft and art show from home

November 18, 2020
Nov. 21-22 at 9 a.m.—Vermont Hand Crafters invites you to join them for their 68th annual Craft Vermont fine craft and art show, online Nov. 21 and Nov. 22, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Shop directly from a variety of Vermont artists and crafters, enjoy member demonstrations via live video from their home studios, live…

Vermont PBS announces live stream of programming

November 18, 2020
Watch Vermont PBS local broadcast live from the internet, mobile app and more Vermont PBS viewers can now enjoy a free, local livestream on the station’s website, mobile apps, and streaming devices such as Roku and Apple TV. “Vermont PBS is excited to launch free local livestreaming to our Vermont community,” said Steve Ferreira, Vermont…

Make sure your pet has identification!

November 18, 2020
Losing a pet is a very emotional thing.  It’s really important that all animals have identification so they can be returned to their owners.  An ID tag on your pet’s collar is the easiest method.  The tag should include your name, address, telephone number and the pet’s name.  If there’s extra space, the phone number…

Call for artists to create Tom Fagan/Halloween parade sculpture 

November 18, 2020
WEST RUTLAND—The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center seeks artists to design a marble sculpture honoring Tom Fagan (1931-2008) and the Rutland Halloween Parade. The marble memorial will become part of the Rutland Sculpture Trail, a collection of public sculpture planned for completion and placement in this historic Vermont city. From the beginning of the Annual…

VSAC Shows You How: Apply now for a VT state grant & scholarships

November 18, 2020
More than $25 million available annually for eligible Vermonters Join Vermont Student Assistance Corp. for its next VSAC Shows You How webinar, Nov. 18, from 6-7 p.m., on how to apply for a Vermont state grant and any of the 120+ scholarships managed by VSAC. During the live presentation, simulcast to Facebook, Marcia Corey, manager…

Hunters urged to wear orange

November 11, 2020
Vermont Fish & Wildlife is reminding hunters to wear fluorescent hunter orange while they gear up for the start of Vermont’s traditionally popular 16-day regular deer season from Saturday, Nov. 14 to Sunday, Nov. 29. A hunter may take one legal buck during this season.  Vermont hunting licenses include a buck tag for this season…

Dorset Theatre Festival announces winners of Young Playwrights competition

November 11, 2020
DORSET—Dorset Theatre Festival has announced the winners of the 7th annual Jean E. Miller Young Playwrights Competition, as well as enrollment for the 2021 online program. An annual collaboration between Dorset Theatre Festival and local schools, Dorset Theatre Festival’s Young Playwrights program provides regional middle and high school students the opportunity to learn about playwriting…

Agricultural Literacy Week tackles resilience in all its forms

November 11, 2020
VERMONT – For this year’s Agricultural Literacy Week, the Northeast Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT) invites anyone interested in learning more about building a resilient food system in Vermont to tune in for a week-long, virtual celebration. The online events are free and open to the public, and designed to inform, educate and create community…

2020 Farm to Plate gathering held virtually

November 11, 2020
Thursday, Nov. 12 and Friday, Nov. 13—This year’s Farm to Plate gathering may be virtual, but it’s no less important! This year marks a period of transition with the closing of the first 10 years of Farm to Plate and the beginning of the next 10 years. Together as a network attendees will get a…

Mission Farm hosts annual coat drive, blessing

November 11, 2020
Fri-Sunday, Nov. 13-15—KILLINGTON—This weekend, bring your gently used winter gear to Mission Farm/Church of our Saviour, and on Sunday at 10:30 a.m., don’t miss the skiers’ blessing. Coats will be accepted all day Nov. 13, 14 and 15. All types of coats and winter outerwear—new or clean, gently-used—will be accepted. In honor of our veterans,…

JAG Productions continues to celebrate and spread Black Joy with annual fundraiser

November 11, 2020
Saturday, Nov. 14 at 5 p.m.—WHITE RIVER JUNCTION – Coming out of the month-long Black Joy Project, JAG Productions will share its creative energy and healing power throughout the Upper Valley and beyond virtually this year during its annual fundraiser Juke Joint on November 14. The cabaret has been adapted to keep everyone safe while…

16 places to get Thanksgiving dinner prepared for you

November 11, 2020
Options for dine-in and to-go To-go Kamuda’s Country Market, Route 7, Pittsford Pre-packaged dinner available for pick up Wednesday or Thursday. $10.99  Pre-order recommended but not required.  Call 802-483-2361 ext. 5. Open limited hours on Thursday, Nov. 26. Rollin’ Rooster, Pittsford Catering specials for Thanksgiving will be available from The Cluckin’ Cafe in Pittsford. Message…

Uphill and Beyond: Ski legends go deep on what Covid means for resorts and the backcountry

November 11, 2020
Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m.—Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum’s Virtual Red Bench Series presents “Uphill and Beyond; Ski Legends Go Deep on What Covid Means for Resorts and the Backcountry” on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. What will backcountry ski travel look like this winter? How will the skiing economy deal…