Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.—BROWNSVILLE— On Saturday, Dec. 1, various committees of the Brownsville Community Church, West Windsor’s Beautification Committee and West Windsor Fire Department will sponsor three festive holiday events. Start the day with Christmas shopping at the Brownsville Christmas Bazaar from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the West Windsor Town Hall. A fine gathering of artisans…

Saturday, Dec. 1, 8 a.m.—ROCHESTER— The Rochester Area Girl Scouts troop 51820 will hold a bottle drive fundraiser during Rochester’s recycling day, Saturday, 8 a.m.-11 a.m., at the Rochester Town office. Bring those piled-up empties to support the girls’ adventures!

Nov. 30, Dec. 1—RUTLAND— The Chaffee Art Center welcomes all to the Holiday Exhibit Opening Reception on Nov. 30 from 5-7 p.m. This event is free for all to attend complete with food tastings, beverages, and music. Beautiful art will be on display, including oil, watercolor, ceramics, photography, mixed media, stained glass, sculpture and more. Also,…

Thursday, Nov. 29, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND— On Thursday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host Glenn Stout for a talk on his new book, “The Pats,” the first book to tell the complete story of the New England Patriots, featuring thorough research, archival photos, and essays from notable authors, journalists, and local celebrities. The New…

Thursday, Nov. 29, 1 p.m.—RUTLAND— RSVP Operation Dolls and More Project will hold its annual open house on Thursday, Nov. 29 at Trinity Church. The project is volunteer driven and serves over 55 non-profit organizations. Items provided, such as dolls, toys, warm items, crafts, games, and wooden creations will find appropriate homes for children all…

Thursday, Nov. 29, 6:30 p.m.—WOODSTOCK— The Ottauquechee Health Foundation (OCF) is proud to present the film screening of “ Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope,” at the Town Hall Theater in Woodstock, on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. “Resilience” chronicles the birth of a new movement among pediatricians, therapists, educators and communities, who…

Courtesy Wobbly Barn Split Decision

Photo submitted KT Tunstall will perform Saturday, Nov. 24, after the first Giant Slalom run.

Courtesy Paramount Theatre Patrick Ross & Rusty DeWees

Saturday, Nov. 24, 7 p.m.—LUDLOW— “ Best in Show ” will be the next FOLA movie on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. at Heald Auditorium in the Ludlow Town Hall, 37 S. Depot Street. Many Americans enjoy watching the Thanksgiving Day Parade and then tune into the National Dog Show. For a look behind the…

Nov. 23-25—WOODSTOCK— Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will be open for Thanksgiving weekend, Friday-Sunday, Nov. 23-25 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. The weekend will feature traditional cooking demonstrations in the farmhouse, wagon rides, farm tours, introductions to milking and milking the herd programs and hands-on food preparation and preservation activities. Visitors will be welcomed to Frederick Billings’…

Saturday, Nov. 24, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON— "I’ve got roots that go deep and grow deeper the more I leave my home,” Caroline Cotter sings in the title cut of “Home on the River,” her second full-length major release. The sweetly expressive Americana artist, who has found a true home on the road and on diverse musical…

Saturday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m.— Join Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) and World Story Exchange for Year of the Bird: Capture the Beauty of Birds on Camera on Saturday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Organizers will introduce guests to the basics of wildlife photography and offer some up-close live animals as subjects. Then, go out into the…

Courtesy Downtown Rutland Partnership A snow globe-worthy downtown Rutland gets a snow fall, as seen looking up Center Street from Depot Park.

Nov. 24-25—BRANDON— Maple View Farm Alpacas will host its annual holiday open house on Nov. 24-25 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. Learn about these gentle, intelligent fiber animals. Owners Ed and Debbie Bratton said,“We are very excited to be participating in the Holiday Farm Open House again this year. We have some folks who…