Saturday, Dec. 10 at 9 a.m.—RUTLAND—College of St. Joseph will host the fourth annual Freezing Finals 5K on Saturday, Dec. 10. The fun run or walk will begin at Clementwood Mansion, located on the CSJ campus at 71 Clement Road in Rutland, at 10 a.m. Registration starts at 9 a.m. The Freezing Finals 5K will…

Saturday, Dec. 10 at 12 p.m.—RUTLAND—On Dec. 10 from 12 noon until closing, the friends and family of Denise Everett will be holding a benefit dance at the Elks Club in Rutland. Everett is just 41 years old and has breast cancer. Admission by donation is $5 at the door. Funds will be raised for…

Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m.—WHITE RIVER JUNCTION—The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) invites the public to join in a discussion on global politics and climate change, Brain Buzz: World Climate Exercise, on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 6-7 p.m. at the Upper Valley Food Co-op, 193 North Main Street, White River Junction. The U.N.’s Paris…

Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.—POULTNEY—The Green Mountain College choirs and chamber ensemble will present the annual spirited holiday concert on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. in Ackley Hall. This popular event will offer lively music for the season and provide opportunities for the audience to join in the singing of favorite holiday carols.…

Friday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m.—RANDOLPH—Chandler Center for the Arts is proud to present Her Majesty’s Secret Circus as part of the Daytime Performance Series on Friday, Dec. 2. Chandler invites families, school groups, and community members to this 10 a.m. show on the main stage. Her Majesty’s Secret Circus features professional acrobatics and juggling,…

Saturday, Dec. 3 at 5:15 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Paramount Theatre will present its annual benefit auction, Festival of Trees, on Saturday, Dec. 3. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. and the auction, under the direction of auctioneer Bob Prozzo, will begin at 6:45 p.m. This festive, high-octane party has become the area’s premiere not-for-profit benefit auction.  The 2016…

Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—In 1964, the beloved stop-motion animated television classic “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” made its network television debut delighting audiences across the country. Now, the “most famous reindeer of all” from the longest running and highest rated television special will return live on stage with “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical.”…

Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m.—RANDOLPH—Kamikaze Comedy will return to Chandler’s Upper Gallery on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m.  Come “laugh your darn face off” with this Burlington based improv troupe. This wonderful comedy troupe has been performing together since 1995, creating outrageous characters, over-the-top stories, and games that involve the whole crowd for…

Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—Join Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Woodstock for its next Working Woodlands Workshop, a discussion about Vermont’s forests and those animals and other wildlife who dwell in them on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 6-7:30 p.m. Kim Royer, special assistant to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department Commissioner and bobcat expert, will discuss significant…

Saturday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The 7th annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum will feature the award-winning documentary “Taxi Tehran” on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. All films are open to the public and accessible to people with disabilities. Reservations are strongly recommended. “With just three…

Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—Inspired by traditional jazz, the John LaRouche Trio has added their own unique voice to familiar tunes and their own compositions. Drawing from a wide range of jazz styles, they play jazz tinged with Latin, swing and tango beats. The trio’s large repertoire includes jazz tunes from the 40s through…

Saturday, Dec. 3 at 10 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Two beloved children’s book characters will be making an appearance (their only appearance in Vermont this year) at the Sherburne Memorial Library in Killington. Elephant and Piggie, stars of Mo Willems' “Elephant and Piggie” books, will be there for story time on Saturday, Dec. 3, 10-11 a.m. The characters will be available…

Sunday, Dec. 4 at 7 a.m.—LUDLOW—During this holiday season, Okemo Mountain Resort invites skiers and snowboarders to consider the needs of those less fortunate. On Sunday, Dec. 4, Okemo will host its annual Cares and Shares food drive. When guests donate at least five non-perishable food items, a new child’s toy or new clothing item,…

Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Join the cookie party at Summit Lodge on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 6-9 p.m. for a benefit for Rutland County Women’s Network & Shelter. Bring six dozen cookies (all the same kind) to exchange for the same amount (or less). There is also a minimum $10 donation that will go to…

Saturday, Dec. 3 at 9 a.m.—BROWNSVILLE—Kick off the holiday season with the famous Brownsville Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 3. The bazaar will be open from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the West Windsor Town Hall (Route 44 and Brownsville Hartland Rd.).  At 11 a.m., the ladies of the United Methodist Women’s group will be offering…