Grace Congregational Church presents a special performance of Handel’s “Messiah” for 2020. This performance is a compilation of new videos performed by professional Vermont musicians and dancers, and audio recordings of the Rutland Area Chorus taken over the last 45 years. If you would like to see the remarkable 2020 Grace Church version of “Messiah”…

Throughout our lives, people and animals often become important to us and make a great impact.  There are many ways to remember or honor these special individuals.  One way is to make a donation in their name to Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS).  For animal lovers, a terrific holiday or birthday gift might be a…

The Vermont Fish &  Wildlife Dept. is offering hunters the opportunity to participate in its annual deer hunter effort and sighting survey. The survey asks hunters to record how many hours they hunted and how many deer, moose, bears, or other wildlife they saw on each day of the November rifle season.  Hunters are asked…

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. says its public shooting ranges in Hartland and the West Mountain Wildlife Management Area will be closed for the winter after Dec. 14. “We want to thank all of the people who have supported the operation of the two ranges in Windsor and Essex counties which are essential to…

By Brooke Geery Dan Tilly has been home brewing cider, wine and beer for almost a decade. Though he dreamt of starting a beer company for years, he finally got down to business this year after the pandemic brought him back to Vermont from London. The Mt. Holly native teamed up with friend and fellow…

Potato pancakes are traditionally served during Chanukah celebrations. This dish is often referred to as “latkes,” a Yiddish word that loosely translates to “little oily thing.” Potato pancakes are not exclusive to Jewish celebrations and cuisine. Germans have their own variation called “kartoffelpuffer” that can be served with sour cream, applesauce or  smoked salmon. The…

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…