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The Vermont Holiday Festival is Dec. 2-3

November 30, 2022
Friday - Saturday, Dec. 2 - 3 — KILLINGTON — The Killington Pico Area Association cordially invites you to join KPAA as we once again kick off the start of the winter holiday season with our annual Vermont holidayfestival, a.k.a. “The Festival of Trees” on Friday, Dec. 2 and Saturday Dec. 3 in the Killington…

Loaded Turkey Rail Jam kicks of winter season

November 23, 2022
Killington Resort kicked off the 2022/23 event season with the annual Loaded Turkey Rail Jam last Saturday, Nov. 19. The Woodward Park crew set up a few features at the bottom of Reason and over 80 and skiers and snowboarders hiked for hours in the beautiful sunny weather, vying for a turkey dinner with all…

11th annual Killington Turkey Trot will be held Thanksgiving morning

November 23, 2022
Thursday, Nov. 24 — KILLINGTON — Join in for the 11th edition of the Killington Turkey Trot Run/Walk at 9:30 a.m. starting at the Pickle Barrel. All ages are welcome. Remember, the event goes on regardless of rain, snow, or ice! After the race, stick around for live music, drinks, and great raffle prizes. Registration…

Public meeting on trapping regulation changes is Nov. 29

November 23, 2022
Tuesday, Nov. 29 — SOUTH ROYALTON — The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. has scheduled a public information meeting on draft changes to the state’s trapping regulations. The meeting will be held at White River Valley High School, 223 S. Windsor St. in South Royalton, from 6:30 - 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29. The draft…

The 2022 Putney craft tour to be held on Thanksgiving weekend

November 23, 2022
Friday-Sunday, Nov. 25 -27 — PUTNEY —With an extraordinary collection of talent, the Putney Craft Tour stands out among art excursions, and this year’s open studio tour is no different. Bursting with an eclectic variety of artists and craftspeople nestled among the hills and valleys of Putney, the 44th annual Putney Craft Tour, a prototype for open studios…

Celebrate the holidays with the annual downtown tree lighting on Friday, Nov. 25 and the Holiday Stroll on Nov. 26

November 23, 2022
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 25-26 — RUTLAND — It’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays in the heart of Rutland city. The snow is here, and the Downtown Rutland Partnership is looking forward to the festivities planned for Thanksgiving weekend. On Friday, Nov. 25, folks are invited to join in Depot Park for…

Zack’s Place to host annual Turkey Trot

November 23, 2022
Thursday, Nov. 24 — WOODSTOCK — The Zack’s Place Turkey Trot, a 5K run and walk held on Thanksgiving Day, was first established in 2007, and has become a dependable annual fundraiser. Zack’s Place Turkey Trot’s first run saw almost 200 people join; in 2021, there were over 1,500 and $94,000 was raised. Zack's Place in Woodstock…

Eat local: The Vermont Fresh Network offers to help find holiday dinner ingredients at a farm or store nearby

November 16, 2022
As the days grow shorter and we head towards the holidays, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) and the Vermont Fresh Network (VFN) wish to remind those planning for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner that Vermont’s local turkey farms are ready to help. The time to order your local bird is now. Vermont…

JAG Productions hosts its 5th annual JAG Juke Joint

November 16, 2022
Fundraiser gala features Southern soul and honorary guests, this Saturday Saturday, Nov. 19—HARTFORD—JAG Productions presents a special Freedom edition of our annual fundraising night, and JAG is transforming the Cornerstone Community Center in Hartford into a "House of Black Dandyism," so you’re invited to have fun with the fashion and get free in your dandyism…

Chaffee Art Center hosts annual holiday exhibit and shoppe opening reception, Friday

November 16, 2022
Friday, Nov. 18 — RUTLAND — The Chaffee Art Center, Your Center for Creativity, invites the community to its annual holiday exhibit & shoppe opening Reception on Friday, Nov. 18 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy holiday music, eggnog, hot cocoa bar and holiday sweets while you explore the one-of-a-kind handmade treasures that are…

Rutland United Methodist Church’s holiday fest and silent auction is Nov. 19

November 16, 2022
Saturday, Nov. 19 — RUTLAND — Rutland United Methodist Church will hold its holiday fest and silent auction (formerly the church's "Chocolate Fest") on Nov. 19. at the Rutland United Methodist Church, 60 Strongs Ave. in Rutland from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A silent auction, arts and crafts, baked goods and chocolate treats will…

Winter is here: Gear up at the Okemo Ski and Snowboard Swap Friday and Saturday

November 16, 2022
Friday-Saturday, Nov. 18 - 20 — LUDLOW — The Annual Okemo Ski and Snowboard Swap to benefit Okemo Mountain School is the best place to gear up for the winter with new and used equipment at great prices. You will find everything you need to get out on the hill this season.... skis, snowboards, boots, bindings,…

11th annual Killington Turkey Trot is held Thanksgiving morning

November 16, 2022
Thursday, Nov. 24 —KILLINGTON — Join in for the 11th edition of the Killington Turkey Trot Run/Walk at 9:30 a.m. starting at the Pickle Barrel. All ages are welcome. Remember, the event goes on regardless of rain, snow, or ice! After the race, stick around for live music, drinks, and great raffle prizes. Registration is…

League of Women Voters launches speaker series: The Impact of Climate Change on Vermont

November 16, 2022
Wednesday, Nov. 16 — VIRTUAL — The League of Women Voters of Vermont, in partnership with Kellogg-Hubbard Library presents the first in its 2022-23 lecture series with The Impact of Climate Change on Vermont. This season we will look at its effect on the personal, economic, and ecological level, closing with action that has been…

Olympic curler Tyler George sweeps into Rutland

November 16, 2022
Saturday, Nov. 19 — RUTLAND — An Olympic curling gold medalist is coming to Rutland. The Rutland Rocks Curling Club will host 2018 Olympic Gold Medalist Tyler George on Nov. 18 and 19. George will present to area school children on Friday, followed by a viewing and talk-through of his teamÕs gold medal Olympic game…