Saturday, Dec. 3 at 9:30 a.m.—PROCTORSVILLE—Cavendish Connects is pleased to sponsor the third annual Abundance Swap on Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Cavendish Town Elementary School in Proctorsville. Celebrate the bounty of the holiday season by giving and receiving in three easy steps: Step 1: Pick three to five items in your home, shop or…

Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 5 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of the Southwest Region (VNAHSR) will host its 28th annual Tree of Remembrance ceremony at the Franklin Conference Center, Howe Square in Rutland on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, a…

Saturday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m.—BRIDGEWATER—The ShackletonThomas holiday open house, a favorite annual community event to kick off the holiday season, returns this year on Dec. 3, 3-6 p.m., in its usual location at the historic Bridgewater Mill, Route 4, Bridgewater. All are invited as they open their workshops and showroom to celebrate community and…

Sunday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m.—BRANDON—As one can imagine, the holidays are a tough time for soldiers who can’t be at home to celebrate with their families. Please help in sending them some Christmas cheer. The Brandon American Legion will hold a packing party on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2-4 p.m. at the Legion on Franklin…

Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—What do Vermont and Iceland share beyond an abundance of natural beauty? Both face similar energy challenges: a chilly and cloudy climate and no fossil fuel resources. Come to the Energy Innovation Center Tuesday, Dec. 6, as Castleton University’s Dr. Helen Mango offers a fascinating and informative energy presentation. This free…

Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Middlebury College Artist-in-Residence Dr. Francois Clemmons will illustrate how the negro spiritual grew out of slaves’ experiences in a special performance lecture at Rutland Free Library on Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. The event, “If You Don’t Want Your Slave to Speak Freely, You Should Also Forbid Him to Sing!”…

By Evan Johnson As they’ve done in the past, Killington Resort started what is consistently the longest season in the east on Oct. 25. An arsenal of 1,700 guns and 88 miles of snowmaking pipe blasted for 10 hours to layer the Rime and Reason trails—a total of 600 vertical feet—with five inches of the…

Rock band O.A.R. will headline a robust music and entertainment lineup when the 2016 Audi FIS Ski World Cup comes to Vermont’s largest ski area on Nov. 26-27, with a free concert immediately following Saturday’s races. Admission for race spectators and concertgoers is free of charge. Celebrating the band’s 20th anniversary, O.A.R. recently released a…

By Stephen Seitz Thursday, Nov. 24 at 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK — We all have something to be thankful for, and at Zack’s Place, they’re thankful for the annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. “We started the trot 10 years ago as a fundraiser for our center,” said Dail Frates, the center’s founder and executive director. “Everybody who…

By Evan Johnson KILLINGTON—Every late November, runners lace up their sneakers, don a few extra layers and earn their Thanksgiving dinners with the Killington 5K Turkey Trot. “It’s something we look forward to every year,” said Kate Munson, a local property owner who has been organizing the race for the past six years. “Not even…

Friday & Saturday, Nov. 25-26—KILLINGTON—Never in Vegas will perform live at the Pickle Barrel Nightclub on Friday and Saturday night, Nov. 25-26. Doors open at 8 p.m. for the shows. Hit the club, and take the Barrel Rider home—don’t drink and drive! Pickle Barrel is located at 1741 Killington Road, Killington. For more info, call…

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 25-27—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will be open for Thanksgiving Weekend, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Nov. 25-27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. The weekend will feature traditional cooking demonstrations in the farmhouse, horse-drawn wagon rides, farm tours, Introduction to Milking and Milking the Herd programs and…

VERMONT—As if stunning vistas and the joy of an exhilarating winter sport weren’t enough, today’s ski resorts and communities also offer a cultural immersion that is equal parts pride and pleasure. While Vermont’s ski resorts are well known for après beer and cozy fireplaces, they’re also exhibition halls for Vermont artists. Tastefully outfitted lodges and…

Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 26-27 at 11 a.m.—BRANDON—Maple View Farm Alpacas hosts its annual holiday open house on Nov. 26 and 27, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. each day, where you can learn about these gentle, intelligent fiber animals. Owners Ed and Debbie Bratton said “We are very excited to be participating in the Holiday Farm Open…

Teton Gravity Research’s 21st anniversary ski and snowboard film promises to showcase the limits of what’s possible in snowsports Friday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Teton Gravity Research (TGR), the global leader in youth-culture media, is pleased to announce the release and global tour of its film, “Tight Loose,” a project that marks the media house’s 21 year in business. The…