Help us make a child’s Christmas special this year! We are again a local drop-off location in the Ludlow area. Help us fill the tree and truck with books, toys, clothing and more this holiday season! There is no greater joy than a child receiving a Christmas gift on Christmas Day! Drop off unwrapped items…

Sunday, Dec 19 —BRANDON — Brandon is painting the town in holiday lights. Two great events are happening this Sunday in Brandon. Holiday decorating contest The Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce invites all Brandon residents to join in the holiday fun. There will be six categories judged this year: Residential – Currier and Ives Division…

Tickets and season passes now available Jan 1 - March 12 — WOODSTOCK — The 12th annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series returns to the Billings Farm Theater with 10 documentary films from around the world. These diverse films reflect Billings Farm & Museum’s vision to share place-based stories of people near and far, to engage…

The Chaffee Art Center is hosting a fundraising project featuring 14 Chaffee member artists’ work. Calendars are $10 each; $25 for three calendars; $35 for five calendars; or $60 for 10 calendars. To order your own, visit the Chaffee Art Center during open hours from 12-4 p.m. on Wednesday through Friday or on Saturday from…

By Virginia Dean With her father, Michael, inspiring her love of cooking and her mother, Virginia, a part of the Killington community for 28 years, Lindsay (“Lulu”) Ochman found herself in a perfect position to open up a local restaurant. Yama Ramen offers a unique take on Japanese and other Asian specialties, including bao buns,…

By Nicole Sanchez, master gardener Oregon State University extension service For those seeking to “spruce” up their interior spaces during the holidays, fresh evergreens are a great place to start. In addition to the natural feel and fragrance, evergreens are especially forgiving to work with. Even those with little experience in floral design can effectively…

By Brooke Geery Portland, Oregon-based professional snowboarder Erik Leon kicked off his "CORENATION" jam session tour on Saturday, Dec. 11 at Killington. The charity event — this stop to benefit Vermont Adaptive — has a goal of making snowboarding fun and accessible, in response to the insane level of riding the general public sees in…

Dec. 17-18 — CHESTER — The Stone Village Art Guild and the First Universalist Parish in Chester are holding a fine art and craft sale Friday, Dec. 17 from 12-5 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 18 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., at the First Universalist Parish on Rt 103/211 North St. in Chester’s "stone village."…

Free filming of holiday greetings for Rutland County residents, businesses, and organizations Spread holiday cheer and reach over 20,000 homes! Rutland Region Community Television (PEGTV) invites the public to send in or reserve a time to record a non-commercial, short holiday greeting to be aired on television throughout the upcoming holiday season. It’s a great…

By Nadie VanZandt, Extension master gardener, University of Vermont Hung in doorways to spread holiday cheer, mistletoe is rich in mythology and tradition. Mistletoe comes from the Old English word “mistiltan” in which “mistil” means “dung” and “tan” means “twig.” This reference to bird droppings is certainly counterintuitive to mistletoe’s romantic symbolism. Mistletoe is the…

Christmas trees for personal use only may now be cut on Green Mountain National Forest (GMNF) lands, subject to purchase of a permit. Christmas tree cutting area maps Trees may be cut only within designated areas within both north and south sections of the GMNF. Downloadable maps are available online at recreation.gov/tree-permits/gmfl, or by visiting…

By Virginia Dean Local resident Matt Buck had always dreamed of opening a soup eatery, and this past November, his wish came true. Soup Dog is now open for business and offers a wide selection of soups and a variety of hotdogs and toppings to go with them. “I’ve been a big fan of soups…

Saturday, Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. — CASTLETON — The 2021 Tree of Remembrance Lighting will be take place in front of the Castleton Free Library, hosted by the library and the Castleton Woman’s Club. The lighting will kick off the tractor parade. This year there are six concurrent events in the village and in…

Thursday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. — KILLINGTON — The Greater Killington Women’s Club invites you to attend a Cookie swap party at the Summit Lodge from 6-9 p.m. Admission is $10, with proceeds going to support the club’s scholarship program and community charitable giving. Here is how it works: Bring 4 dozen cookies (all…

Friday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. — RANDOLPH — Multi-award-winning bluegrass mandolinist Matt Flinner will team up with American roots band Low Lily to mark the Winter Solstice at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, at Chandler Center for the Arts. Tickets are $10-$50 in person and $20 to watch the livestream. The high-energy show will…