Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. — KILLINGTON — It’s that time of year for teams to form for this season’s ski bum races at Killington! Local teams of skiers, snowboarders and telemark skiers race down Highline Trail at Killington Resort  in pursuit of ski bum glory and bragging rights. The Registration Party will be held Wednesday,…

Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. — BRIDGEWATER — The Bridgewater Historical Society’s annual meeting will be held Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. at the old brick schoolhouse, 12 North Bridgewater Road. A short meeting with the election of officers and Board members precedes a 6:30 p.m. presentation with Helen Mango, professor of geology and chemistry…

Dec. 1-2 — BRANDON — The Friends of the Brandon Free Public Library silent auction will be held from Dec. 1-4. Place bids whenever the Library is open: Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; on Friday, the auction will close at 1 p.m. Special items were donated…

RUTLAND — Chaffee Art Center’s annual Holiday Boutique opened Nov. 19 at the Chaffee Art Center, 16 S. Main Street, Rutland. “This exhibit marks the end of another great year for the Chaffee; a year during which our board, members and staff have worked tirelessly to continue to broaden the Chaffee Art Center’s presence in our…

Courtesy of KAG Photographer Bruce Pike will be featured in the Killington Arts Guild’s new gallery show, “All is White.” Friday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. — KILLINGTON — The Killington Arts Guild ushers in the season with a new gallery show, “All is White,” an all members’ show including watercolor, oil, acrylic, multi-media, photography, sculpture, wood…

Courtesy of Brandon Music St. Petersburg Men's Ensemble Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — The St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble, an a cappella group from Russia, returns to Brandon Music for a night of Rachmaninoff’s “All-Night Vigil, Op. 37” and expressive Russian folk songs. The group performs Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. as part…

Courtesy of NWPL Fred Haas Thursday, Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Professor Fred Haas will lead a discussion and jazz jam on Thursday, Nov. 19 at Norman Williams Public Library, Downtown Woodstock. At 6:30 p.m., hear the informal discussion by Prof. Haas titled, “What is the Jam Session and Its Place in History?” From…

Courtesy of GMC GMC Band Friday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. — POULTNEY — The GMC/Community Concert Band will perform its annual fall concert on Friday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. in Ackley Hall. Directed by James Cassarino, the ensemble will play works by J.S. Bach, Telemann, Vaughan Williams, and others. The featured work will be Peter Warlock’s “Capriol Suite”…

Courtesy of Stage 40 Mill River students run through a dress rehearsal of the Tony-award nominated musical, “Man of La Mancha.” Nov. 20-21 at 7:30 p.m. — NORTH CLARENDON — On Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m., Mill River’s award winning theater program, Stage 40 presents the Tony-award nominated musical “Man of La…

Courtesy of Killington Yoga Karen Dalury Friday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Karen Dalury of Killington Yoga presents a yoga posture and alignment clinic on Friday, Nov. 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. This workshop is designed for yoga teachers of all disciplines, fitness professionals, body workers, and students wishing to advance their understanding…

Courtesy of Castleton University Belly dancers perform in unison, celebrating the darker side of dance. Saturday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. — WEST RUTLAND — Dancers from across Vermont and New England will be performing in this year’s Dancing Darkly event on Saturday, Nov. 21 at the West Rutland Town Hall Theatre. The doors will be open…

Courtesy of  VINS Learn about the majestic world of falcons at VINS, during a day of appreciation on Nov. 21. Saturday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. — QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science will celebrate the fascinating world of falcons on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Discover these magnificent birds and…

Courtesy of Paramount Theatre Ken Burns Saturday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Paramount Theatre presents speaker Ken Burns with “Sharing the American Experience” on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. In this talk, compelling storyteller Burns reminds the audience of the timeless lessons of history and the enduring greatness and importance of the…

By Robin Alberti Area models strut their stuff, with hair, make-up, and attire by local businesses in the Catwalk for a Cause. Sunday, Nov. 22 at 4 p.m. — RUTLAND — The 3rd Annual Catwalk for a Cause, to benefit United Way of Rutland County will return to the Paramount Theatre on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 22 at…

Courtesy of Linda Maness Rupert 4-H Club members Lexi Cary and Jamie Landon, along with Mettawee Community School 6th graders Taylor Amaral, Ashton Towsley and Lucas Mattison, invite the public-at-large to the Annual Rupert Game Supper. Saturday, Nov. 21 at 5 p.m. — RUPERT — The Rupert Volunteer Fire Department’s annual gourmet game supper will be held Saturday, Nov. 21 starting at 5 p.m. at…