The Killington Pico Area Association presented its first member of the year award in history to Cliff Koch, the owner of the Deli at Killington Corners, during the annual Vermont Holiday Festival. Koch was chosen by the board and presented the award Thursday, Dec. 6. “He’s a longtime member of our organization who raised his…

MC—Christmastime is here. The presents are being purchased and wrapped. The stockings will soon be hung on the fireplace mantel. Mistletoe is pinned above the front entryway, and poinsettias add rich color to home decor. Tradition is integral come the holiday season. Throughout the month of December, traditions fill people’s days and comprise the many…

KILLINGTON—The Killington Pico Area Association hosted its 15th annual Vermont Holiday Festival, and continued many fun traditions and added new ones to build upon for years to come this past weekend, Dec. 7-8. The Vermont Holiday Festival, held at Killington Grand Hotel, spanned three days and included visits from Santa Claus, sleigh rides, a beautiful…

Dec. 13-16—STRATTON—Stratton Mountain will host the first East Coast WinterWonderGrass Festival, Dec. 14-16. Music, winter sports, craft beer, fresh eats, and family is what makes up the three days of the WinterWonderGrass Festival. With deep roots in Colorado, California and now Vermont, the event has established itself as a leader in the winter lifestyle culture…

Sunday, Dec. 16, 4 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—St. James Episcopal Church will present “A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols” on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. The choir of St. James, Woodstock, is proud to continue its annual tradition of presenting this special Christmas service on this, the 100th anniversary of its inception. In keeping with the…

Friday, Dec. 14, 3:30 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN—The Friends of the Fair Haven Free Library have been holding a raffle, which will conclude Dec. 14 with a drawing at the library at 3:30 p.m. The winner does not need to be in attendance at the time of the drawing. There are three prizes being raffled: two hand-made quilts…

Saturday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m.—QUECHEE—VINS offers at Winter Forest Fairy Hunt on Saturday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The event is included with admission to the VINS Nature Center. Even in the winter, there is always something to see in the woods. Connect with the natural world by exploring the VINS trails and learning forest…

Saturday, Dec. 15, 3 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The ninth annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum will feature the documentary “The Dawn Wall” on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. in HD projection and surround sound, with complimentary refreshments. Reservations are strongly recommended. In January 2015, American rock climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson…

Sunday, Dec.16, 5 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Bring friends and neighbors in celebration of the songs of the season, both secular and spiritual, on Sunday, Dec. 16, at 5 p.m. at Killington’s Little White Church. From “White Christmas” and “Winter Wonderland” to “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” and “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” there will be music for…

RUTLAND—Mount St. Joseph Academy will mark 50 years of Project Help by creating Christmas baskets for more than 100 families in the Rutland Region, who are in need of a little help this Christmas season. MSJ students, faculty, alumni, and friends of the school will begin Project Help on Dec. 20 by collecting food, monetary…

LUDLOW—There is no greater joy than a child receiving a Christmas gift on Christmas Day and again this year Benson’s Chevrolet at 25 Pond Street in Ludlow will be a drop-off location for Toys for Tot. The goal this year is to fill a pick-up truck with toys. Toys will be collected for children in…

Dec. 14-15—RUTLAND—Rutland Youth Theatre presents “Newsies, the Broadway Musical” to celebrate the holidays, Dec. 14-15, at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland. It’s time to carry the banner! Produced and directed by Saskia Hagen Groom, musical directed by Saige King and choreographed by Tegan Waite, “Newsies, the Broadway Musical” is based a true historical strike of…

Finding a gift that will continue to give for a full year is a challenge, but the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department says it has a solution.  Fish & Wildlife now has a license gift certificate for annual licenses on its website. “People have long requested hunting and fishing license gift certificates so we created…

Saturday, Dec. 8, 8 a.m.—POULTNEY—The holiday festivities continue in the community of Poultney. On Saturday, Dec. 8 from 8-11 a.m., the Poultney Women’s Club will host Breakfast with Santa. For over 30 years the club has provided a hearty meal of scrambled eggs, sausage, home baked goods, orange juice, cocoa and coffee for $1.25. Photos with…

Dec. 7-9—WOODSTOCK—There’s something for all ages throughout this festive holiday Wassail weekend. Schedule: Friday, Dec. 7 10 a.m.-5 p.m. - Woodstock Wassail Weekend Artisan Market at 23 Elm St. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Christmas at Billings Farm & Museum 4 p.m. - Storytelling by Scott Davidson at Norman Williams Public Library 5-7 p.m. - Wassail…