Saturday, Dec. 5 at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — The 6th Annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum will feature the award-winning documentary “Best of Enemies” on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. “Best of Enemies” is a documentary about the legendary series of nationally televised debates…

Saturday, Dec. 5 at 3 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—Woodstock’s community chorus Freelance Family Singers will present a holiday concert at the First Congregational Church, 36 Elm Street, Woodstock at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5 and again at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6. Directed by Ellen Satterthwaite, the chorus will offer seasonal sacred and secular pieces in…

Saturday, Dec. 5 at 9 a.m.—PITTSFORD—Start, continue, or finish Christmas shopping at the annual St. Alphonsus Catholic Church Christmas Fair on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fair features a white elephant table, baked goods, antiques, silent auction, teacup raffle, traditional raffle, Christmas decorations, handmade items, and jewelry. Lunch will be available.…

Sunday, Dec. 6 at 2:30 p.m.—BRANDON—The Friends of the Brandon Free Public Library’s annual holiday auction will take place on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Over 50 local patrons, artists and Brandon businesses have donated wreaths and other seasonal decorations, dinners for two, birdhouses, gift certificates and more. Preview the week before…

Sunday, Dec. 6 at 4 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Paramount Theatre in Rutland is one of four Vermont theaters invited to screen, at the pleasure of The Masterpiece Trust, the first hour of the season premiere of the 6th and final season of the beloved Series, “Downton Abbey” broadcast by Masterpiece Classics. The screening is set for Sunday, Dec.…

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…