Submitted As a reminder of safety on the slopes, please wear your helmet! KILLINGTON — January is National Safety Awareness month, and Killington Resort is celebrating all month. Along with National Ski Areas Association, Killington Resort will be educating skiers and riders about slope safety awareness throughout the month of January by promoting “Your Responsibility Code”…

January — WOODSTOCK —Billings Farm & Museum will open on Saturdays and Sundays in January and February, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring the operating dairy farm, restored 1890 Farm House, plus programs and activities. Visit the dairy farm for interactive programs with the livestock and the afternoon milking of the herd, which begins at…

CASTLETON — The New Year has arrived and it’s time to put those New Year’s resolutions into action. The Castleton Community Center offers many ways to promote health and wellness. The following programs are free and transportation can be provided for those who qualify, so there is no excuse not to get started. As always check…

KILLINGTON — The Foundry at Summit Pond has launched a full slate of entertainment for the winter season, including regular appearances by the area’s most popular musical talent.  Killington’s favorite ivory tickler Frank Chase teams up with Smokin’ J (Blue Jay Way’s drummer Terry J) every Tuesday through Thursday starting at 5 p.m. for a unique…

By Kevin Sprague Timeless classic, “The Nutcracker” returns to the Paramount Theatre this holiday season for two performances. Sunday, Dec. 20 — RUTLAND — In its 41st season, Albany Berkshire Ballet and dance students from area schools perform one of the world’s best-loved ballets, “The Nutcracker.” With Tchaikovsky’s soaring music, the annual favorite tells the story of…

Courtesy of MSJ Students carry boxes full of collected items for families in Rutland that may need a bit of extra help during the holiday season. Nationally recognized service project continues in its fourth decade Dec. 17 & 18 — RUTLAND — For over four decades, Mount St. Joseph Academy students, faculty/staff, parents, alumni, and friends have…

Sunday, Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — One of the longest running Broadway musicals in history, “Cat” will be coming to the Woodstock Town Hall Theatre in April. Pentangle Arts is seeking vocal and dance performers for the production - feline fanatics delight! Auditions will be held on Monday, Dec. 28 and Tuesday, Dec. 29,…

Submitted Find locally-made gifts like bird suet at the Pittsford farmer’s market craft show. Saturday, Dec. 19 at 9:30 a.m. — PITTSFORD — The Pittsford farmer’s market craft show takes place on Saturday, Dec. 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lothrop School in Pittsford, 3447 U.S. Route 7. Join for some fantastic local vendors…

Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum Lose your stomach in the archived footage of a Guinness World Record base-jump in the documentary “Sunshine Superman.” Saturday, Dec. 19 — WOODSTOCK — The 6th Annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum will feature the award-winning documentary “Sunshine Superman” on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 3 p.m.…

Courtesy of Brandon Music Clutches, by Rachel P. Smith, are a unique, hand-made gift available for purchase in Brandon. BRANDON — “The Art of Giving - : - The Giving of Art” holiday show continues at the Compass Music and Arts Center, providing art enthusiasts and holiday shoppers with a selection of handcrafted, one-of-a-kind artwork, jewelry…

Courtesy of BarnArts JUDI BYRON Friday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. — BARNARD — The First Universalist Church on Rt. 12 in Barnard will host BarnArts 5th annual Winter Carols: Songs from a Small Planet at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec 18. Admission is free for this 75-minute performance including BarnArts Youth, BarnArts Chorale, cello ensemble Banish…

Saturday, Dec. 19 at 4 p.m. — RUTLAND — On Saturday, Dec. 19 from 4 to 6 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host Lauren K. Stein, author of “Fresh Made Simple,” for a book signing and meet and greet. Customers who could use a chocolate pick-me-up will be in luck! Stein will bring samples of black and white bark,…

Friday, Dec. 18 at 5 p.m. — RUTLAND — On Dec. 18, the Community College of Vermont will host a community arts event, Café CCV, at its Rutland academic center from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will showcase student artwork from fall semester classes including stained glass, acrylic painting, ceramics, drawing, photography, python programming, and biology.…

Friday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. — LUDLOW — The town of Ludlow will hold its annual Community Christmas Celebration on Friday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. in the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium. The Community Christmas Celebration will feature area performers and students in a wide variety of Christmas music. This will include students from Ludlow Elementary…

Saturday, Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — Broadway performer Bill Carmichael and favorite local pianist Fred Barnes team up for an evening of American standards and show-tunes at Brandon Music on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. The duo will present some holiday songs along with simply beautiful renditions of popular songs like Cole Porter’s…