Courtesy of NWPL Fred Haas Thursday, Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Professor Fred Haas will lead a discussion and jazz jam on Thursday, Nov. 19 at Norman Williams Public Library, Downtown Woodstock. At 6:30 p.m., hear the informal discussion by Prof. Haas titled, “What is the Jam Session and Its Place in History?” From…

Courtesy of GMC GMC Band Friday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. — POULTNEY — The GMC/Community Concert Band will perform its annual fall concert on Friday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. in Ackley Hall. Directed by James Cassarino, the ensemble will play works by J.S. Bach, Telemann, Vaughan Williams, and others. The featured work will be Peter Warlock’s “Capriol Suite”…

Courtesy of Stage 40 Mill River students run through a dress rehearsal of the Tony-award nominated musical, “Man of La Mancha.” Nov. 20-21 at 7:30 p.m. — NORTH CLARENDON — On Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m., Mill River’s award winning theater program, Stage 40 presents the Tony-award nominated musical “Man of La…

Courtesy of Killington Yoga Karen Dalury Friday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Karen Dalury of Killington Yoga presents a yoga posture and alignment clinic on Friday, Nov. 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. This workshop is designed for yoga teachers of all disciplines, fitness professionals, body workers, and students wishing to advance their understanding…

Courtesy of Castleton University Belly dancers perform in unison, celebrating the darker side of dance. Saturday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. — WEST RUTLAND — Dancers from across Vermont and New England will be performing in this year’s Dancing Darkly event on Saturday, Nov. 21 at the West Rutland Town Hall Theatre. The doors will be open…

Courtesy of  VINS Learn about the majestic world of falcons at VINS, during a day of appreciation on Nov. 21. Saturday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. — QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science will celebrate the fascinating world of falcons on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Discover these magnificent birds and…

Courtesy of Paramount Theatre Ken Burns Saturday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Paramount Theatre presents speaker Ken Burns with “Sharing the American Experience” on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. In this talk, compelling storyteller Burns reminds the audience of the timeless lessons of history and the enduring greatness and importance of the…

By Robin Alberti Area models strut their stuff, with hair, make-up, and attire by local businesses in the Catwalk for a Cause. Sunday, Nov. 22 at 4 p.m. — RUTLAND — The 3rd Annual Catwalk for a Cause, to benefit United Way of Rutland County will return to the Paramount Theatre on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 22 at…

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…

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…

  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…

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…

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,…

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…

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.…