Sunday, Dec. 16, 4 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—St. James Episcopal Church will present “A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols” on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. The choir of St. James, Woodstock, is proud to continue its annual tradition of presenting this special Christmas service on this, the 100th anniversary of its inception. In keeping with the…

Friday, Dec. 14, 3:30 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN—The Friends of the Fair Haven Free Library have been holding a raffle, which will conclude Dec. 14 with a drawing at the library at 3:30 p.m. The winner does not need to be in attendance at the time of the drawing. There are three prizes being raffled: two hand-made quilts…

Saturday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m.—QUECHEE—VINS offers at Winter Forest Fairy Hunt on Saturday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The event is included with admission to the VINS Nature Center. Even in the winter, there is always something to see in the woods. Connect with the natural world by exploring the VINS trails and learning forest…

Saturday, Dec. 15, 3 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The ninth annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum will feature the documentary “The Dawn Wall” on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. in HD projection and surround sound, with complimentary refreshments. Reservations are strongly recommended. In January 2015, American rock climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson…

Sunday, Dec.16, 5 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Bring friends and neighbors in celebration of the songs of the season, both secular and spiritual, on Sunday, Dec. 16, at 5 p.m. at Killington’s Little White Church. From “White Christmas” and “Winter Wonderland” to “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” and “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” there will be music for…

RUTLAND—Mount St. Joseph Academy will mark 50 years of Project Help by creating Christmas baskets for more than 100 families in the Rutland Region, who are in need of a little help this Christmas season. MSJ students, faculty, alumni, and friends of the school will begin Project Help on Dec. 20 by collecting food, monetary…

LUDLOW—There is no greater joy than a child receiving a Christmas gift on Christmas Day and again this year Benson’s Chevrolet at 25 Pond Street in Ludlow will be a drop-off location for Toys for Tot. The goal this year is to fill a pick-up truck with toys. Toys will be collected for children in…

Dec. 14-15—RUTLAND—Rutland Youth Theatre presents “Newsies, the Broadway Musical” to celebrate the holidays, Dec. 14-15, at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland. It’s time to carry the banner! Produced and directed by Saskia Hagen Groom, musical directed by Saige King and choreographed by Tegan Waite, “Newsies, the Broadway Musical” is based a true historical strike of…

Finding a gift that will continue to give for a full year is a challenge, but the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department says it has a solution.  Fish & Wildlife now has a license gift certificate for annual licenses on its website. “People have long requested hunting and fishing license gift certificates so we created…

Saturday, Dec. 8, 8 a.m.—POULTNEY—The holiday festivities continue in the community of Poultney. On Saturday, Dec. 8 from 8-11 a.m., the Poultney Women’s Club will host Breakfast with Santa. For over 30 years the club has provided a hearty meal of scrambled eggs, sausage, home baked goods, orange juice, cocoa and coffee for $1.25. Photos with…

Dec. 7-9—WOODSTOCK—There’s something for all ages throughout this festive holiday Wassail weekend. Schedule: Friday, Dec. 7 10 a.m.-5 p.m. - Woodstock Wassail Weekend Artisan Market at 23 Elm St. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Christmas at Billings Farm & Museum 4 p.m. - Storytelling by Scott Davidson at Norman Williams Public Library 5-7 p.m. - Wassail…

Saturday, Dec. 8, 11 a.m.—RUTLAND—On Saturday, Dec. 8 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host Stephen Russell Payne for a book signing and meet-and-greet featuring his new novel, “Life on a Cliff.” “Life on a Cliff” is the highly-anticipated sequel to Payne’s award-winning novel, “Cliff Walking.” Famous seascape artist Francis Monroe has come to love Kate Johnson…

Friday, Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m.—ROCHESTER—Bald Mountain Theater presents “Krampusnacht — Stories of Light and Dark” for the Winter Solstice on Friday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Spice Studio in Rochester. This one-night event highlights the dual nature of the season: the long, dark night full of tension and fear and longing; and the glimmering…

Saturday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Join Merchants Hall for an evening of self expression on Dec. 8 for the themed drag show, XXXxmas. The show is the first of four themed nights for the queens, being held the first Saturday of each month, December through March. Let your hair down as the enchanting performers entertain with…

Monday, Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m.—MIDDLEBURY—The world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will bring their classic, big-band hits as well as several holiday favorites to Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater on Monday, Dec. 10. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. show. First formed in 1937 by Glenn Miller, the orchestra continues to thrill crowds worldwide, playing…