Losing a pet is a very emotional thing.  It’s really important that all animals have identification so they can be returned to their owners.  An ID tag on your pet’s collar is the easiest method.  The tag should include your name, address, telephone number and the pet’s name.  If there’s extra space, the phone number…

WEST RUTLAND—The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center seeks artists to design a marble sculpture honoring Tom Fagan (1931-2008) and the Rutland Halloween Parade. The marble memorial will become part of the Rutland Sculpture Trail, a collection of public sculpture planned for completion and placement in this historic Vermont city. From the beginning of the Annual…

More than $25 million available annually for eligible Vermonters Join Vermont Student Assistance Corp. for its next VSAC Shows You How webinar, Nov. 18, from 6-7 p.m., on how to apply for a Vermont state grant and any of the 120+ scholarships managed by VSAC. During the live presentation, simulcast to Facebook, Marcia Corey, manager…

Vermont Fish & Wildlife is reminding hunters to wear fluorescent hunter orange while they gear up for the start of Vermont’s traditionally popular 16-day regular deer season from Saturday, Nov. 14 to Sunday, Nov. 29. A hunter may take one legal buck during this season.  Vermont hunting licenses include a buck tag for this season…

DORSET—Dorset Theatre Festival has announced the winners of the 7th annual Jean E. Miller Young Playwrights Competition, as well as enrollment for the 2021 online program. An annual collaboration between Dorset Theatre Festival and local schools, Dorset Theatre Festival’s Young Playwrights program provides regional middle and high school students the opportunity to learn about playwriting…

VERMONT – For this year’s Agricultural Literacy Week, the Northeast Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT) invites anyone interested in learning more about building a resilient food system in Vermont to tune in for a week-long, virtual celebration. The online events are free and open to the public, and designed to inform, educate and create community…

Thursday, Nov. 12 and Friday, Nov. 13—This year’s Farm to Plate gathering may be virtual, but it’s no less important! This year marks a period of transition with the closing of the first 10 years of Farm to Plate and the beginning of the next 10 years. Together as a network attendees will get a…

Fri-Sunday, Nov. 13-15—KILLINGTON—This weekend, bring your gently used winter gear to Mission Farm/Church of our Saviour, and on Sunday at 10:30 a.m., don’t miss the skiers’ blessing. Coats will be accepted all day Nov. 13, 14 and 15. All types of coats and winter outerwear—new or clean, gently-used—will be accepted. In honor of our veterans,…

Saturday, Nov. 14 at 5 p.m.—WHITE RIVER JUNCTION – Coming out of the month-long Black Joy Project, JAG Productions will share its creative energy and healing power throughout the Upper Valley and beyond virtually this year during its annual fundraiser Juke Joint on November 14. The cabaret has been adapted to keep everyone safe while…

Options for dine-in and to-go To-go Kamuda’s Country Market, Route 7, Pittsford Pre-packaged dinner available for pick up Wednesday or Thursday. $10.99  Pre-order recommended but not required.  Call 802-483-2361 ext. 5. Open limited hours on Thursday, Nov. 26. Rollin’ Rooster, Pittsford Catering specials for Thanksgiving will be available from The Cluckin’ Cafe in Pittsford. Message…

Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m.—Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum’s Virtual Red Bench Series presents “Uphill and Beyond; Ski Legends Go Deep on What Covid Means for Resorts and the Backcountry” on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. What will backcountry ski travel look like this winter? How will the skiing economy deal…

Nov. 14-15—Vermont Dance Alliance’s (VDA) annual dance symposium goes virtual this year with inspirational programming to meet the current challenges to the region’s arts sector and support regional dance artists. VDA has partnered with Next Stage Arts and “The Hop” to present a two-day symposium on Nov. 14 and 15. “Mixed Medium Dance Symposium” will…

KILLINGTON— The Killington Pico Area Association will be hosting its 16th annual Vermont Holiday Festival the weekend of Dec. 4 and 5 at the Snowshed Base Lodge.  Because of Covid, the festival this year will be quite different from years past. It will showcase a stunning Christmas light show with lasers and synchronized holiday music,…

Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre presents a virtual short-play festival via Zoom on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m.  The festival is free of charge and open to the public.  Talkbacks with playwrights, performers and directors will follow the performances. The festival theme is Together in a Sudden Strangeness…

Thursday, Nov 12. at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Join Phoenix Books in Rutland for a virtual book release celebration Thursday and a virtual story time on Saturday, both presented for free via Zoom. On Thursday, local author Peter Hogenkamp will be on hand for the release of his new book, “The Vatican Conspiracy.” It is an ordinary day…