Three local organizations, Lacewing Productions, Bundle, and Better Middlebury Partnership, announce the kick-off of Find Your Wings (FYW), an interactive, community-driven public sculpture project. FYWa’s goal is to enhance downtown Middlebury’s beauty and appeal while simultaneously serving as an economic driver. Artists and community members will work collaboratively to create public art for display in…

Rutland Young Professionals is offering three opportunities to give back to the community, the state, and the organization in the coming weeks. Adopt-a-Family Rutland Young Professionals is proud to partner with Rutland Regional Medical Center’s Adopt-a-Family program to make a difference in the lives of underserved families this holiday season. Last year was their first…

Saturday, Nov. 28 at 4 p.m.—MANCHESTER—Taconic Music will present its fifth annual Thanksgiving concert on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 4 p.m., via livestream from the Riley Center for the Arts at Burr and Burton Academy. The concert, which is sponsored by Manchester Designer Outlets, honors the legacy of acclaimed cellist Michael Rudiakov, as this year…

Friday, Nov. 27 at 5:30 p.m.—LUDLOW—The Okemo Valley Women’s Club is sponsoring a tree of remembrance in Ludlow’s Veteran’s Park.  Join them for a special lighting and holiday sing-a-long in Veteran’s Park in Ludlow on Friday, Nov. 27 at 5:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit a scholarship fund for High School students from Ludlow, Proctorsville, Plymouth…

The Fair Haven Concerts in the Park Committee regrets that there will be no public tree lighting this year. As in years past however, the trees will still be lit throughout the holiday season for everyone to enjoy.  In the past, the committee has also welcomed Santa with a little help from our friends at…

Holiday House handmade angels still available The Fair Haven Free Library will be returning to Curbside Service only beginning Friday, Nov. 27.  They are asking that patrons who call to request books for pick up do so at least one day in advance to give librarians an opportunity to select and package books.  They want…

USDA Forest Service officials in Vermont are welcoming the public to select and cut a Christmas tree on the Green Mountain National Forest (GMNF) with the purchase of a $5 permit. For the first time, permits will now be available for purchase either online (an additional $2.50 service fee applies) or in-person at a GMNF office. In support…

PBS and Apple team up to share family favorites Peanuts fans old and new will have more ways to watch Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the gang on their holiday adventures as Apple and PBS team up for special, ad-free broadcasts this year. “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” will air on Vermont PBS and PBS KIDS on…

RUTLAND—Come Alive Outside and Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum invite you to name one of the four new turtles that reside in the museum’s new display. The four turtles were recently rehomed from the Children’s Museum and Theater of Maine and now reside in a spacious aquarium in downtown Rutland’s Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum. All four yellow-bellied sliders…

Help spread the holiday spirit in Pittsford. String up the lights, set up the decorations! Decorate your home for the holidays and enter for a chance to win prizes in this drive by holiday lights decorating contest. Decor can include inflatables, lights, anything festive and fun! Register your home by Friday, Dec. 6 for 10…

LUDLOW—Due to Covid-19, Okemo Mountain School has decided to do a Virtual Trot it Off 5K this year. The run/walk will take place in a location of participants’ choosing over Thanksgiving weekend. Please complete your run between Thursday, Nov. 26 and Sunday, Nov. 29. This running/walking race is perfect for the avid runner or the…

Grand prize winner may choose a $20,000 custom-designed solar array or to receive $10,000 cash The Paramount Theatre announced on Nov. 18 that with the support of Same Sun of Vermont, they are selling raffle tickets for a $20,000 custom designed solar array. Should the winner of the raffle opt instead for a cash grand…

The KPAA is so excited to be able to bring the Vermont Holiday Festival back in a new way! Although some things have changed, you will still have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets to vote on your favorite trees. Each business will be decorating their individual trees and showcasing them either in their business,…

RCHS is excited about this year’s dinner card. With it, cardholders can visit a variety of participating Rutland County restaurants and purchase an entrée and their guest will receive an entree of the same or lesser value free. It’s a win for the restaurant, a win for the cardholder and a win for the animals…

Friday - Sunday, Nov. 27 – 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—Learn about late 19th century Thanksgiving traditions as Billings Farm & Museum celebrates Thanksgiving Weekend, Friday - Sunday, Nov. 27 – 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Discover how Thanksgiving was observed at the Billings Farm in the 1890s through holiday programs…