Friday, Nov. 10, 4 p.m.—KILLINGTON— The Greater Killington Women’s Club (GKWC) is sponsoring “Nibbles, Bobbles & Bits,” a boutique evening fundraiser at the Summit Lodge in Killington on Friday, Nov. 10. This event is a pre-holiday shopping and social soiree with a variety of local micro vendors. Doors open at 4 p.m. for attendees to browse,…

Friday, Nov. 11— Green Mountain College (GMC) will hold an open house on Nov. 11, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., which gives prospects and parents the opportunity to experience GMC in person. Highlights include campus, farm, and sustainability tours, providing insights into GMC’s commitment to sustainable initiatives and educational opportunities through chatting one-on-one with faculty and staff members…

Thursday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m.—PITTSFORD— The Maclure Library will host a program, “Whiskey on the Lake — Smuggling on Lake Champlain” with Dr. Scott McLaughlin on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. In this presentation, Dr. McLaughlin discusses how Lake Champlain was an important thoroughfare for smugglers during the Prohibition era. During the Prohibition years, many professional smugglers…

Nov. 11, 12, 14— Ladies’ Night Out Women’s Chorus is set to perform its eighth annual concert series with harp player Heidi Soons in three fall concerts: “Searching for Something Greater,” Saturday, Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m. at Weston’s Old Parish Church; Sunday, Nov. 12 at 3 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Rutland; and Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at…

Sunday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m.—KILLINGTON— Killington Yoga is hosting Wendy Reese Hartmann and Brianna Renner, both RYT 500, Sunday, Nov. 12 for a Veteran’s Yoga Project yoga fundraiser. Embody gratitude and turn up the peace this holiday season with this special 90-minute, all-levels “flow” practice led by Renner (former USMC) and Hartmann. All participants will receive a…

Saturday, Nov. 11, 5 p.m.—BRANDON—The Brandon Congregational Church will host a chicken and biscuits supper on Saturday, Nov. 11, 5-7 p.m. at Fellowship Hall, 1 Carver St., Brandon. Chicken and biscuits, vegetables, cole slaw, apple crisp and beverages will be served. Come and enjoy these favorite fall dishes with family, friends and neighbors. A free will…

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 6 p.m.—CAVENDISH—Learn about the new clean burning and new technologies for heating residential and small commercial buildings with Vermont’s local, renewable fuel. The Cavendish Energy Committee will hold a free workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m. in the Cavendish town office meeting room, 37 High Street in Cavendish. Emma Hanson,…

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—For anyone that currently has diabetes or is worried that they may be at risk for it, Rutland Regional Medical Center is offering a free program on diabetic care and management, “Taking Control of Diabetes: Live Your Best Life Now” on Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 6-8 p.m. at the CVPS/Leahy Community Education Center.…

RUTLAND—In recognition of Palliative Care and Hospice Month, there will be a free screening of the documentary film, “Mortal,” on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 5-7:30 p.m. in the CVPS/Leahy Community Health Education Center at Rutland Regional Medical Center. This documentary addresses the fundamental issues about love, living, and what makes us human. A discussion will follow after the…

Sunday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will host the 24th annual Family Halloween on Sunday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Children in costume receive free admission when accompanied by an adult (adults pay the regular admission fee). Pumpkin carving, doughnuts-on-a-string, wagon rides, cranking pumpkin ice cream, plus “not-too-scary” Halloween stories,…

Saturday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m.—QUECHEE—The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) invites children and adults alike to its 13th annual Hoots & Howls event on Saturday, Oct. 28, at the VINS Nature Center in Quechee. Hoots & Howls returns this year with another “spook-tacular,” fun-filled, family day and evening of exciting adventures. A host of other activities, guaranteed to…

Saturday, Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Rutland Recreation & Parks Department’s 58th annual Halloween Parade is scheduled to take over Downtown Rutland Saturday, Oct. 28, starting at 6:30 p.m. Line up begins at 5:30 p.m. at the firehouse. The parade route follows several streets: Madison Street and Strongs Avenue to Wales Street, left onto West Street,…

Tuesday, Oct. 31, 5:30 p.m.—PITTSFORD—Trunk or Treat is a Halloween event organized by the Lothrop Elementary PTO. This year, Halloween is Tuesday, Oct. 31. Trunk or Treat will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Local folks will decorate their trunks, gather and park cars in the Pittsford Recreation Area parking lot. Candy will be passed out…

Saturday, Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—The John Funkhouser Quartet gives the impression from their relaxed and informal demeanor, both on and off stage, that they’ve been friends for years — because they have. Together in various combinations and incarnations for over 15 years, this quartet of forward thinking jazz musicians exudes true confidence of the kind…