Sunday, Dec. 2, 4 p.m.—CAVENDISH— Dec. 11, marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Soviet dissident and Nobel Prize winner Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. Author of such books as “Gulag Archipelago, “One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich,” and “Cancer Ward,” Solzhenitsyn used his experiences and writing to draw the world’s attention to conditions in the Soviet…

Saturday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON— Vermont’s own Va-et-vient is a trio performing French, Québecois, Cajun, and Créole music. Carol Reed, Suzanne Germain, and Lausanne Allen each have backgrounds rich in French cultures and language through lifelong experiences living and traveling in French-speaking lands. They create beautiful harmonies, teaching and engaging audiences on both sides of…

Saturday, Dec. 1, 3 p.m.—WOODSTOCK— The ninth annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum will feature the award-winning documentary, “Puzzle,” on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. in HD projection and surround sound, with complimentary refreshments. Reservations are strongly recommended. Marc Turtletaub’s first narrative feature, “Puzzle” provides a closely observed portrait of Agnes,…

Monday, Dec. 3, 8 a.m.—PITTSFORD— The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) is working with VT-CAN (a low cost spay/neuter clinic in Vermont) to host a low cost spay/neuter clinic for Rutland County cats on Monday, Dec. 3 in Pittsford. Prior registration is required. Female cat spays and male cat neuters are $65 including rabies and…

Sunday, Dec. 2, 7 a.m.—LUDLOW— Okemo Mountain Resort invites skiers and snowboarders to consider the needs of those less fortunate as the holidays approach. On Sunday, Dec. 2, Okemo will host its annual December Cares and Shares Food Drive. When guests donate at least five non-perishable food items, a new child’s toy, or new clothing…

Saturday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m.—LUDLOW— "Hello, My Name is Doris" will be the next FOLA movie shown on Saturday, Dec.1 at 7 p.m. at Heald Auditorium at the Ludlow Town Hall. The film is a 2015 American romantic comedy-drama film about a woman in her 60s who tries to act on her attraction to a…

Tuesday, Dec. 4, 6 p.m.—RUTLAND— The Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of the Southwest Region (VNAHSR) will host its 30th annual Tree of Remembrance ceremony at the Franklin Conference Center, Howe Square in Rutland on Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The Tree of Remembrance ceremony is…

Sunday, Dec. 2, 2 p.m.—BRANDON— The Friends of the Brandon Free Public Library’s annual holiday auction will take place on Sunday, Dec. 2 beginning at 2 p.m. Over 50 local patrons, artists and Brandon businesses have donated wreaths, ornaments and other seasonal decorations, works of art, hand crafted wooden items, dinners for two, birdhouses, gift…

Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.—BROWNSVILLE— On Saturday, Dec. 1, various committees of the Brownsville Community Church, West Windsor’s Beautification Committee and West Windsor Fire Department will sponsor three festive holiday events. Start the day with Christmas shopping at the Brownsville Christmas Bazaar from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the West Windsor Town Hall. A fine gathering of artisans…

Saturday, Dec. 1, 8 a.m.—ROCHESTER— The Rochester Area Girl Scouts troop 51820 will hold a bottle drive fundraiser during Rochester’s recycling day, Saturday, 8 a.m.-11 a.m., at the Rochester Town office. Bring those piled-up empties to support the girls’ adventures!

Nov. 30, Dec. 1—RUTLAND— The Chaffee Art Center welcomes all to the Holiday Exhibit Opening Reception on Nov. 30 from 5-7 p.m. This event is free for all to attend complete with food tastings, beverages, and music. Beautiful art will be on display, including oil, watercolor, ceramics, photography, mixed media, stained glass, sculpture and more. Also,…

Thursday, Nov. 29, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND— On Thursday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host Glenn Stout for a talk on his new book, “The Pats,” the first book to tell the complete story of the New England Patriots, featuring thorough research, archival photos, and essays from notable authors, journalists, and local celebrities. The New…

Thursday, Nov. 29, 1 p.m.—RUTLAND— RSVP Operation Dolls and More Project will hold its annual open house on Thursday, Nov. 29 at Trinity Church. The project is volunteer driven and serves over 55 non-profit organizations. Items provided, such as dolls, toys, warm items, crafts, games, and wooden creations will find appropriate homes for children all…

Thursday, Nov. 29, 6:30 p.m.—WOODSTOCK— The Ottauquechee Health Foundation (OCF) is proud to present the film screening of “ Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope,” at the Town Hall Theater in Woodstock, on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. “Resilience” chronicles the birth of a new movement among pediatricians, therapists, educators and communities, who…

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