Sunday, Dec. 18 at 5 —BROWNSVILLE—On Sunday, Dec. 18, Brownsville Community Church will sponsor an Advent & Christmas Concert & Carol sing, the third of a series of free concerts this year open to the public. Talent from the Church community and the wider community will come together to offer a seasonal concert and concert goers…

Thursday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m.—KILLINGTON—The Greater Killington Women’s Club (GKWC) will be celebrating its annual holiday dinner Thursday, Dec. 15, 6 p.m. at the Summit Lodge located at 200 Summit Road, Killington. Current and potential members are invited to join them for this annual club tradition which includes the Yankee Swap kicking off the holiday season…

Thursday, Dec. 15 at 4 p.m.—POULTNEY—With the December holidays approaching, Green Mountain College’s Wellness Center is hosting a public nutrition workshop titled “Avoiding the Freshman 15 and Holiday Weight Gain—Eating for Health” at the GMC campus on Thursday, Dec. 15 from 4-6 p.m. The workshop will be led by Nutritional Life Coach Kacie Winston-Shelvey. The program begins at 4 p.m. in the…

The Vermont Holiday Festival returned to the ballroom at the Killington Grand Hotel in its 12th year on Dec. 2-3. One hundred uniquely decorate holiday trees filled the venue with sights, sounds, and scents of the holiday season. Children and adults alike strolled the aisles with “ohs” and “ahs” at the sight of the beautifully…

Sunday, Dec. 11 at 3 p.m.—The Vermont Symphony Orchestra (VSO) kicks off its Sunday Matinee Series in southwestern Vermont this season with three performances at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland. The series opens with a Holiday Pops concert on Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. featuring the VSO Chorus, José Daniel Flores-Carraballo, director and Anthony Princiotti conducting…

Thursday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—The St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble, an a cappella group from Russia, presents Masterpieces of Russian Choral Music: From Baroque to Classical at Brandon Music Thursday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. as part of their popular annual tour through the U.S. As usual, the first part of the program will be…

Saturday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m.—QUECHEE—The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) will celebrate Snowy Owl Appreciation Day on Saturday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This full-day event is just one of the many winter-themed environmental education experiences VINS will offer throughout the season. Join VINS for a special day dedicated to the majesty of…

Friday, Dec. 9 at 4:45 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—Award-winning British storyteller Simon Brooks has been enthralling audiences all over New England for over 10 years. His “Winter Wonderland of Stories” will entrance all ages with stories about the winter, about night and light and all of the shenanigans that go on in folk and fairy tales! Join him…

RUTLAND—The Chaffee Art Center will once again host its annual gingerbread construction competition. The contest is open to all ages, and family or group entries are allowed. Professional chefs are invited to be part of this event, but those creations will not be included in the judging. This year’s contest theme is Animal Kingdom. Let nature…

Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m.—RANDOLPH—On Dec. 10, the Sweetback Sisters will present their Country Christmas Singalong Spectacular at Chandler Music Hall at 7:30 p.m. For eight years running, the Sweetback Sisters have been selling out theaters across the Northeast with their signature take on the holiday sing-along. This wildly popular show requires a bit of…

Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—Brandon Music is excited to bring back Sarah Blacker with Aaron Katz on Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. The singer-songwriter is a Brandon Music favorite and is known as Boston’s “sundress rocker.” Huffington Post states, “Infectious, well-written songs—she’s her own artist.” The concert will include new songs by Blacker, in…

Dec. 10, 11 & 17—Begin the holiday season with Shakespeare on Main Street (SoMS) as they present the timeless holiday classic “A Christmas Carol” in intimate story time style in Brandon, Poultney and Dorset on Dec. 10, 11, and 17. In “A Christmas Carol,” author Charles Dickens explores the morality of the love of money over…

Friday, Dec. 9 at 3 p.m.—BRANDON—A reception will be held for the “Peace on Earth” exhibit at the Compass Music and Arts Center on Friday, Dec. 9, 3-7 p.m. The exhibit arose from an open call to artists to express their ideas and ideals of Peace on Earth. The resulting compilation is a plea for…

Sunday, Dec. 11 at 9 a.m.—NORTHFIELD—Norwich University will host the annual Vermont FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) championship on Sunday, Dec. 11 in Shapiro Field House beginning at 9 a.m. Founded by Segway inventor Dean Kamen, FIRST® LEGO® League is designed to inspire children in science and technology through the use of robotics. Open to 9-…

Saturday, Dec. 10 at 8 a.m.—POULTNEY—The holiday festivities in the community of Poultney include Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 10, 8-11 a.m. The Poultney Woman’s Club will host the event. For over 30 years, the club has provided a hearty meal of scrambled eggs, sausage, home baked goods, orange juice, cocoa and coffee for just $1.25. Photos…