Work up an appetite on Thanksgiving Day prior to the big meal. Local organizations are hosting fundraising runs—aptly named turkey trots, or gobble wobbles—on the morning of the holiday. After all, it’s a day of giving. In Killington, Kasie Munson puts on the sixth annual Killington Turkey Trot in support of local charities. Start time…

Friday, Nov. 25 at 4 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN—The Fair Haven Concerts in the Park committee will be hosting a holiday tree lighting in the park on Friday, Nov. 25. The event will begin at 4 p.m. and will include music from the Slate Valley Singers. Like the summer series, this will be a family friendly event, and…

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. For inclement weather a snow date…

Friday and Saturday, Nov. 25-26 at 10 a.m.—POULTNEY—The Lakes Region Farmers’ Market invites you to its 13th annual Poultney Christmas Fair, one of the oldest and largest holiday fair in the area. The fair takes place on Friday, Nov. 25 and Saturday, Nov. 26 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., in the Poultney High School gym on…

Tuesday, Nov. 29—RUTLAND—#Giving Tuesday is a national movement created to inspire people to take collaborative action to give back to the charities and causes they support, and takes place on the Tuesday after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This year #Giving Tuesday falls on Nov. 29. Vermont Adult Learning (VAL) has joined #GivingTuesday to help…

RUTLAND—Castleton’s ongoing support for the local Rutland Syrian refugee resettlement efforts continues in an academic setting as the university works to educate and support teachers and other social service practitioners who may work closely with the newly relocated refugee populations in schools or other educational and social environments. Education Professor Emily Gleason customized the refugee-centered…

Monday, Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—As Rutland prepares to welcome the first group of refugees in the upcoming months, College of St. Joseph is hosting a panel discussion on Middle Eastern Culture on Monday, Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m. Many of the speakers have previously resided in the Middle East. Panelists include CSJ Business Professor Erika…

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 18-20—LUDLOW—The annual Okemo Ski and Snowboard Swap to benefit Okemo Mountain School is scheduled Nov. 18-20. The swap is the place to gear up for winter with new and used ski and snowboard equipment and clothing at great prices. Skiers and snowboarders will find everything they need: skis, snowboards, boots,…

Saturday, Nov. 19 at 10 a.m.—WEST PAWLET—St. Frances Cabrini Parish is sponsoring an old-fashioned Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at St. Frances Cabrini Church, Route 153, West Pawlet. Home-baked goods, candy, jams, sauces, maple syrup, small hand-made Christmas crafts and wreaths will be among the items for sale. A basket of “cheer,” a…

BRANDON—The Compass Music and Arts Center is accepting submissions for the juried photography exhibit “It’s the Little Things.” The exhibit runs from Jan. 13-Feb. 25 with a submission deadline of Dec. 2. The phrase “It’s the little things in life that matter the most” is often heard. Yet people tend to get wrapped up in…

KILLINGTON—In the spirit of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup, the town of Killington is eager to welcome the athletes, trainers, coaches, press, and spectators to Killington. The town also announced Monday, Nov. 14, that it will be giving back to the homeowners and renters of Killington, with a World Cup ticket giveaway for the…

RUTLAND—Through Dec. 19, Community College of Vermont (CCV) job hunt helper Darrell Hughes will be available at the Rutland Free Library for six hours a week to offer career services to library patrons and job seekers. Job hunt helpers can help find employment opportunities in the area, write a resume and cover letter, apply for…

Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—College of St. Joseph is hosting its second annual Hunger Banquet, exploring the connections between poverty and hunger as part of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Did you know that out of the seven billion people in the world, nearly one billion of them will go to bed hungry tonight? The Hunger Banquet—an interactive simulation…

KILLINGTON—As U.S. Ski Team superstar Mikaela Shiffrin puts the final touches on her preparations for the upcoming 2016 Audi FIS Ski World Cup at Killington Resort in Vermont, Nov. 26-27, so too will the students at Green Mountain College’s Killington School of Resort Management (KSRM). Whether working the front desk at the resort, manning the…

Saturday, Nov. 12 at 11 a.m.—QUECHEE—Simon Pearce—recently featured in Architectural Digest and New York Times—the maker of handcrafted, American-made glassware and pottery, is hosting a complimentary glass signing with Simon Pearce at its flagship location in Quechee, 1760 Quechee Main Street. Meet Pearce and have him sign a handmade glass piece on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 11 a.m.-3…