Saturday, Dec. 12 at 3 p.m.—On Dec. 12 an international coalition of performing arts presenters invites viewers to join Sweet Honey in the Rock’s “Celebrating the Holy Days.” Audience members will stream the live concert and turn on their cameras to “be seen” by Sweet Honey in the Rock and by one another in the…

CAVENDISH—Community has never been so important. To underscore that point, the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association (CCCA) has produced its 2021 Cavendish Community Calendar, which is now on sale, just in time for the holidays. You can purchase them at Crows Bakery on Depot Street in Proctorsville, or order them through the mail. Send $20…

QUECHEE—The Ottauquechee Health Foundation offering two free community-focused events offering  multiple opportunities for community members to help those in need while at the same time offering some fun and food as a means of relief during the pandemic. Sharing the Warmth is an community knitting event inviting the community to share the warmth by creating…

RUTLAND— The Paramount Theatre is taking its annual benefit auction, The Festival of Trees, entirely virtual this year.  Twelve Days of Bidding kicked off Saturday, Dec. 5. The auction features more than $75,000 in goods, services and dining gift certificates. All bidding will be conducted via a secure, easy-to-navigate online auction platform. The theatre previously…

Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center (BHOC), long known as Blueberry Hill Ski Center, is now established as a 501(c)(3) non-profit company.  BHOC ensures land preservation and recreational access within a unique and historic section of the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area in the Green Mountain National Forest. In 1969, Tony Clark became involved with Blueberry Hill Inn…

Finding a gift that will continue to give for a full year is a challenge, but the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. has a solution on its  website — a license gift certificate for hunting and fishing licenses. “It’s the perfect gift for a friend or family member who hunts or fishes,” said Fish & …

Sunday, Dec. 13 at 4:30 p.m.—BROWNSVILLE—Kick off the holidays safely on Dec. 13 with your family with the Live Nativity at Brownsville Community Church. The community will have the opportunity to enjoy a recorded narration of the Christmas story complete with a live Mary, Joseph, the crèche with baby Jesus, angels, wise men and shepherds…

December 11-13—WOODSTOCK— The spirit of Wassail Weekend is alive at Billings Farm & Museum, December 11, 12 and 13, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tractor-drawn wagon rides are offered on Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Take in the gorgeous Vermont winter views by the fire pit while warming up with a cup of wassail…

Holiday decorating events provide festive decorations across the area Killington In Killington, many residences and buildings are decked out, but the real show is inside them. Take the “tree tour” of participating businesses to view beautifully decorated trees that can be bid on to take home. It’s bit of a departure from the traditional Vermont…

With one in four Vermonters experiencing food insecurity during the pandemic, according to University of Vermont experts, the Woodstock Area Jewish Community is launching an eight-day Chanukah food drive to benefit the Woodstock community and help “Bring in the Light” to those in need. Though Chanukah doesn’t begin until Thursday, Dec. 10, WAJC/Congregation Shir Shalom…

Want to treat someone to a full season of outdoor fun?  Whether they like taking a swim after work, enjoying a weekend camping getaway, sitting by a waterfall, discovering a new trail, trying out a paddleboard or kayak, or simply having an impromptu picnic, Vermont State Parks has something for everyone. You can give these…

Rutland artist Carrie Pill creates original paintings daily as part of self-imposed #Snowvember challenge By Brooke Geery As of the end of November, Carrie Pill has created a new piece of art every day for 90 days. The Rutland-based artist first participated in a daily painting from life challenge put on by Strada Easel in…

There have been many questions regarding the upcoming snowmobile season in Vermont and how the Covid-19 pandemic will impact VAST (Vermont Association of Snow Travelers) and club operations. VAST wants to assure its members that it is monitoring the situation and is prepared to respond accordingly as conditions warrant. Due to an increase in Covid-19…

Killington-Pico Rotary’s annual Christmas tree sale is happening for two weekends only, Dec. 4-6 and Dec. 11-13 the Welcome Center, 2319 US-4 in Killington. Friday hours are 4-8 p.m. and weekends 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Small trees are $45, medium are $55 and large are $65. The Rotary is also having a food drive on the…

A chef-led, live online workshop Saturday, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—Make something special this year! Holiday gifts from the kitchen, led by Billings Farm’s Chef Emery Gray, is your guide to making and shipping the perfect homemade cookies and teas to friends and family near and far. Follow along with Chef Emery as she makes…