Sunday, Dec. 6 at 8 a.m.—LUDLOW—During this holiday season, Okemo invites guests to consider the needs of those less fortunate. On Sunday, Dec. 6, Okemo Mountain Resort will host its annual Cares and Shares Food Drive. When guests donate at least five non-perishable food items or a new child’s toy or new clothing item, their…

Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 9:30 a.m.—RUTLAND—On Tuesday, Dec. 8, the Rutland Area Farm and Food Link (RAFFL) will be hosting a workshop, “Soil Fertility Management for Vegetable Farmers,” at the Energy Innovation Center in downtown Rutland from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. This workshop will feature presenter Becky Maden, of UVM Extension and Singing Cedars Farmstead. Farmers will leave with tools and plans to use to manage…

Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 5:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Once again, special arrangements have been made to transfer calls from the North Pole to Rutland City children on Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Watch your child’s face light up when Santa calls to find out how good they’ve been all year! The arrangements are for ages 12…

Check out this year's action from the Loaded Turkey Rail Jam at Killington Resort.  Video courtesy of Killington TV

Courtesy of Bob Brandt Local artist and illustrator Christine Mix puts the finishing touches on signage to announce the 2015 Weston Christmas Bazaar. Nov. 27-29 — WESTON — While millions of Americans are cramming themselves into big box stores on the days following Thanksgiving, others will be enjoying a very different shopping experience: the Weston Christmas Bazaar,…

Courtesy of United Artists From left, Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, and The Band’s Robbie Robertson during the 1976 filming of “The Last Waltz.” Saturday, Nov. 28 at 3 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — The 6th Annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum will feature the award-winning documentary “The Last Waltz” on Saturday, Nov. 28 at…

Courtesy of Maple View Farm Alpacas Calista and Ardon are two of the gentle teddy-bear-like residents that visitors can meet at Maple View Farm Alpacas in Brandon. Nov. 28-29 — BRANDON — Maple View Farm Alpacas hosts its annual holiday open house on Nov. 28 and 29 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day, where you…

Courtesy of Chandler Center for the Arts Marionette Nick is transported back in time, to the time of dinosaurs in the sci-fi puppet performance, “Nick of Time.” Saturday, Nov. 28 at 11 a.m. — RANDOLPH — Join a fun-filled adventure that is truly out of this world! On a special mission to explore a mysterious dark object…

Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum Billings Farm staff Pam Arel and Caroline Shepard preparing a late 19th century Thanksgiving meal in the kitchen of the 1890 Farm House. Nov. 27-29 — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will be open for Thanksgiving Weekend, Friday- Sunday, Nov. 27 – 29  from 10 a.m. to…

In its 66th season, legendary winter sports filmmaker Warren Miller releases “Chasing Shadows”, documenting skiers and snowboarders chasing storms, snow, and lines on the world’s highest peaks. Saturday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. — This winter, Warren Miller Entertainment releases “Chasing Shadows,” the 66th edition of its annual winter sports film. The tour is country-wide, but…

Courtesy of LNO The “characters” of Ladies Night Out Women’s Chorus will perform an Advent concert at Weston’s Old Parish Church on Nov. 29. Sunday, Nov. 29 at 2 p.m. — WESTON — On Sunday Nov. 29 at 2 p.m., the highly regarded Rutland area vocal group, Ladies Night Out Women’s Chorus, will perform an Advent Concert…

Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 5:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — As you watch the sun set earlier every day, come to the GMP Energy Innovation Center on Dec. 1 to hear Dr. Jean-Sebastien Gagnon of the Community College of Vermont give a truly fascinating glimpse into the power of the sun and its global impact on humankind, past…

Thursday, Nov. 26 — On the morning of Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 26, the towns of Killington and Woodstock offer charity benefitted turkey trot 5K events. In Killington, join the 5th annual Killington 5K Turkey Trot starting at 9:30 a.m. from JAX Food and Games on Killington Road. Register in advance online at killingtonturkeytrot.com for $20; or…

Thursday, Nov. 26 at 3 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Hand In Hand Community Service offers a free Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 26 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Thompson Senior Center, 99 Senior Lane, Woodstock. The dinner will be served buffet style. All are welcome. While dinner is free, donations are gratefully appreciated. For more info or…

Friday, Nov. 27 at 4 p.m. — WEST RUTLAND — Join a Kids’ Night Out special event hosted by Boy Scout Troop 116 on Friday, Nov. 27 from 4 to 10 p.m. at the West Rutland Town Hall auditorium. Qualified adults will be present to help care for your children, plus nursing professionals will be on site.…