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.…

Nov. 27-28 — POULTNEY — A Poultney tradition for close to 30 years, the Poultney Christmas Fair is a great place to start holiday shopping. It’s held at the Poultney High School Auditorium on East Main Street, Poultney on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27 and 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Admission is free. Over…

Saturday, Nov. 28 at 9:30 a.m. — LUDLOW — On Nov. 28, Okemo Resort’s Trot It Off 5K is a community event that takes place each year on the Saturday following Thanksgiving. This running/walking race is perfect for the avid runner or the recreational walker hoping to burn off some calories from that extra serving of Thanksgiving…

Saturday, Nov. 28 at 2 p.m. — LUDLOW — The Book Nook will be hosting Vermont author Howard Frank Mosher on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28. He will be in the store from 2 to 4 p.m. chatting with customers and signing books, including his latest, “God’s Kingdom.” Howard Frank Mosher is the author of twelve novels…

Monday, Nov. 30 — RUTLAND — What’s made from squished micro soft apple products?  Delicious, hot apple cider. On Monday, Nov. 30, shoppers are invited to ditch their digital shopping carts and join the booksellers at Phoenix Books in person to enjoy doughnuts and a free cup of hot cider (while supplies last) all day long during…

Four Castleton ensembles come together for two weeks of concerts Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. — CASTLETON — The Castleton Music Department presents the Castleton Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo, University Chorale and Chamber Singers, and Wind Ensemble in three evenings of music beginning on Tuesday, Dec. 1 in the Casella Theater. On Tuesday, Dec. 1…

Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — December has arrived, and with it, the holiday season. On Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m., Santa’s arrives in Depot Park to light the Christmas tree. Join for Christmas carols led by local choral groups, hot chocolate and goodies. Then, follow Santa to the Paramount Theatre for a…

#GivingTuesday to showcase spirit of philanthropy at Castleton Tuesday, Dec. 1 — CASTLETON —  On Tuesday, Dec. 1 Castleton University will look to shine a light on its long-standing spirit of philanthropy by participating in Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving held annually on the first Tuesday following Thanksgiving. The campaign aims to kick off…

Dec. 1-15 — RUTLAND COUNTY — Organizers of the Gift-of-Life Marathon are appealing to local residents who have never donated blood to give it a try at the 2015 Gift-of-Life Marathon - 12 Days of Giving. “First-time donors are critical to the blood supply and our hopes for the 2015 Gift-of-Life Marathon,” said Steve Costello, a GMP…

Student final exam pitch open to the public Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 5:15 p.m. — RUTLAND — Castleton University invites local community members to participate in a “Final Exam Pitch” on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 5:15 p.m. in the Green Mountain Power Energy Innovation Center. Following a similar premise as the ABC television show “Shark Tank,” students…

Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — Middlebury College professor Kirsten Hoving will discuss the thinking behind the Impressionist art movement in a talk at Rutland Free Library on Dec. 2 at 7 pm. Her talk, “The Impressionists: Painters of Modern Life,” is part of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays lecture series and is…