Christmas Eve family service & pageant, candlelight service Friday, Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — Celebrate the Christmas season with us at two Christmas Eve services. Join our Christmas Eve family service & pageant with music from Grace Church children, youth choirs and instrumentalists. To keep everyone safe, attendance at…

Friday, Dec. 24 at 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Killington’s Little White Church on Route 4 is hosting two Christmas Eve services on Friday, Dec, 24. The Protestant Service is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. and the Catholic Mass is scheduled for 7 p.m. All ages are welcome at both services and masks…

Correctly installed car seats and proper use are key to arriving safely The holidays are a time to travel and see friends and family. In addition to the special consideration we all must give to preventing the spread of Covid-19, Vermonters are reminded that this time of year also brings with it unpredictable winter weather…

Friday, Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. — LUDLOW — The United Church of Ludlow will hold its annual Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 24. Adults, families and kids of all ages and faith backgrounds are welcome to join. This traditional service will feature scripture, lessons, music, and lighting of the Advent…

By Bill Forman When the Founders drafted the Constitution, they could scarcely have foreseen the arrival of household assault weapons, Senate filibusters or, in all likelihood, Kings of Leon sending a cryptographic video into space and then auctioning off the iPhone it was played on. But all of these things have come to pass, one…

LUDLOW — The Expeditionary School at Black River is pleased to announce several festive winter events in the coming weeks and months with a little something for everyone. Stemwinder and William Raveis VT Properties have partnered together on a signature cocktail whereby each establishment will donate a dollar for every drink sold of the libation,…

One woman’s quest for 10k and 100 days… By Brooke Geery The end of 2021 is rapidly approaching, but this ski season is really just beginning. At least, for most people. Not for me. I’m clocking in at day 27 as of press time. Sure, everyone has a different definition of a “day” when it…

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."…