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Catwalk for a Cause moves to the Mountain Top Inn

November 15, 2017
By Robin Alberti Catwalk for a Cause has upped its game each year, with fashion, hair, makeup and accessories worthy of New York Fashion Week. Sunday, Nov. 19, 6 p.m.—CHITTENDEN— On Sunday, Nov. 19, The Mountain Top Inn & Resort will partner with the top stylists and premiere retailers in the Rutland Region and surrounding…

Burn a few calories before the big meal with Turkey Trot

November 15, 2017
By Robin Alberti A crowd turned out for the 2016 Turkey Trot. Thursday, Nov. 23, 9:30 a.m.—KILLINGTON— The Pickle Barrel Nightclub will be home-base for the annual Killington Turkey Trot 5K, Thursday, Nov. 23 at 9:30 a.m. Run before the big dinner in support of local charities and organizations. Start time is 9:30 a.m. from…

Veteran’s Day Program: Who IS Roger Clark? Why WAS the Pittsfield Library named after him?

November 9, 2017
Saturday, November 11, 2017 4 p.m.–PITTSFIELD– Roger Clark Memorial Library is grateful to offer a Veterans Day Program, with the aid of a Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF) Rural Library mini grant we received this summer. We welcome individuals of all ages to attend. We have added some new books to our collection, dedicated to Veterans…

Grant Stinnett, a one-man band, to perform at Brandon Music

November 8, 2017
Courtesy of Brandon Music GRANT STINNETT Saturday, Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON— Contemporary singer-songwriter Grant Stinnett will perform at Brandon Music on Nov. 11. Stinnett has a passion for creating a powerful full-band sound with a single acoustic guitar. Through the use of a customized guitar, and looper pedal, Stinnett blows the stage away with bass-lines, guitar, drums, lead…

GKWC invites public to boutique fundraiser at Summit Lodge

November 8, 2017
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,…

GMC hosts fall open house, Thanks & Giving Day

November 8, 2017
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…

Maclure hosts program on alcohol smuggling over Lake Champlain during Prohibition

November 8, 2017
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…

Ladies’ Night Out to perform series of concerts, featuring VSO harpist

November 8, 2017
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…

Killington Yoga holds class to benefit Veteran’s Yoga Project

November 8, 2017
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…

Brandon Congregational church to host chicken and biscuits community supper plus auction

November 8, 2017
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…

Cavendish explores new technologies in wood burning at workshop

November 8, 2017
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,…

RRMC offers free diabetes care class

November 8, 2017
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.…