Saturday, Dec. 21 at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The 10th Annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at Billings Farm and Museum will feature the documentary, “A Tuba to Cuba”  in HD projection and Surround Sound, with complimentary refreshments. Reservations are strongly recommended. “A Tuba to Cuba” zeroes in on the leader of New Orleans’ famed Preservation Hall Jazz Band as he…

Saturday, Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON— The very popular local group Swing Noire, a firm favorite with Brandon Music audiences, will close the year with their inimitable gypsy jazz style. Over the last decade, Swing Noire has become Vermont’s premier gypsy jazz ensemble. Some call it gypsy jazz, some hot swing; in either case it is acoustic…

Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 10 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Every non-holiday Wednesday throughout the 2018/19 ski season, local teams of skiers, snowboarders and Telemark skiers will race down Killington’s Highline trail in pursuit of ski bum glory and bragging rights. Races run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., conditions permitting. New for this year, a training course section on Upper…

Thursday, Dec. 19 at 6 p.m.—KILLINGTON— The Greater Killington Women’s Club (GKWC) will be celebrating its annual holiday dinner and Yankee swap this Thursday, Dec. 19 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Foundry at Summit Pond (in the second floor private dining room) located at 63 Summit Path in Killington. Members, members-to-be and their guests are…

Friday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Twelve Twenty-Four presents a high energy, full-scale, holiday rock orchestra concert featuring everyone’s favorite rock-edge holiday music as well as their own holiday creations at the Paramount Theatre. Established in 2002, Twelve Twenty-Four includes a six-piece rock band, multi-piece string section, and a variety of vocalists. This dedicated group of…

Saturday, Dec. 21- Tuesday, Dec. 24 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.—WOODSTOCK— Discover the traditions of a late 19th-century Vermont Christmas with a visit to the Billings Farm and Museum this holiday season. Christmas at the Farm will be featured December weekends and Dec. 21 – Jan. 1, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (excluding Christmas Day.) Tour the…

Holiday programs continue at FOLA Friday, December 20 at 6 p.m.—LUDLOW— This holiday season, Friends of Ludlow Association will take advantage of the opportunity to showcase a great local writer and musicians while supporting a good cause, the Dana-Farber Cancer Marathon Challenge. Things kick off on Friday Dec. 20 with a screening of “The Polar…

Vigil to prevent homelessness Friday, Dec. 20 at 5 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Homeless Prevention Center is hosting Rutland County’s 20th annual candlelight vigil in Depot Park. This event brings attention to the tragedy of homelessness many Vermont families and individuals endure. It’s also an opportunity to hear about successes and learn what’s being done in our community…

Wednesday-Saturday, Dec. 18-20—RUTLAND—The Gift-of-Life Marathon Blood Drive is coming soon — and they need your help! Blood supplies typically fall to critically low levels around the holidays, and all blood types are needed. The Gift-of-Life blood drive has taken place every year since 2003, and in 2013 set the national one-day blood drive record of 2,350 pints!…

By Brooke Geery At Grace Congregational Church in Rutland, music is an important part of the program, but it’s not just church hymns that echo through the tabernacle. The music ministry includes jazz, gospel, folk, music theatre and classical, and at the helm of it all is Alastair Stout. Born and bred in Scotland’s Shetland…

Claremont McDonald’s restaurant manager Roy Thomas won the distinguished Ray Kroc Award for the third time. The awards are an annual performance-based honor that recognize the top performing McDonald’s restaurant managers globally.  The announcement was made at the Coughlin Inc. office in Rutland Tuesday, Dec. 3. Roy Thomas was one of 365 McDonald’s Restaurant Managers…

By Karen D. Lorentz There’s nothing like enjoying a good meal after a day of skiing or riding. When gathered round a table with family or friends, there’s a sense of cordiality that comes from sharing stories and an elevation of spirits that mirrors the good times experienced on the slopes. Sharing a meal together…

Sunday, Dec. 15 —RUTLAND—Spreading the spirit of the winter season to the community of  Rutland, the Vermont Symphony Orchestra (VSO) returns for its annual Holiday Pops performances on  Dec. 15. The VSO will be joined onstage by featured guests: the award-winning student bell-ringers from the United Christian Academy in Newport — the Bronze Ambassadors —…

Sunday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m.—PAWLET—The Pawlet Public Library in hosting a holiday tea on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. Library staff and board members will spread their best tablecloths and collect their teapots for this time of gratitude and cheer. Take a break from frenzied activities, slow down and enjoy Sunday afternoon tea. Tea will…

Tuesday, Dec. 17—PITTSFIELD—The Roger Clark Memorial Library is celebrating the arrival of winter.  Using traditional icing and an exciting selection of candy, kids are invited to decorate an individual, pre-made gingerbread house made of graham crackers. Children of all ages are welcome to attend this free program. However, children 2nd grade and younger require a guardian…