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Vermont Holiday Festival returns to Killington Dec. 5 & 6
December 4, 2014
Dec. 5 & 6 — KILLINGTON — The Vermont Holiday Festival returns to Killington on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5 and 6 with its glittering Festival of Trees, the magic of Santa’s Workshop, and a bustling schedule of activities and musical performances. The Grand Ballroom at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel will be transformed into a winter wonderland…
Festival of Trees takes to the stage in its 12th year
December 4, 2014
Saturday, Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Paramount Theatre will host its 12th annual Festival of Trees – the theatre’s annual benefit auction - on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the historic theater. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and admission is $10. A cash bar will be offered and catering will be expertly handled by…
KO’S annual Humane Holiday Party raises funds for homeless animals
December 4, 2014
Monday, Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Killington’s Annual Holiday Party to benefit the Rutland County Humane Society is set for Monday, Dec. 8 at JAX Food & Games in Killington. As is tradition, bar manager and animal lover Kevin Olaynack is hosting the event and will be collecting donations of non-perishable pet treats and toys…
Historical Society explores cultural diversity in Vt.
December 3, 2014
Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. — MENDON — The Mendon Historical Society will hold a special meeting on Thursday, Dec. 4 at the Mendon Town Office at 70 p.m. Greg Sharrow, Executive Director of the Vermont Folklife Center, will present a program entitled “Vermonters of Many Cultures.” Vermont is often described as culturally homogeneous, and yet…
CSJ offering free “Health for the Holidays” event at Speakeasy Cafe
December 3, 2014
Friday, Dec. 5 at 12 p.m. — RUTLAND — College of St. Joseph will present “Health for the Holidays: Helping Make the Holidays More Restful than Stressful” at 12-noon on Friday, Dec. 5, at Speakeasy Cafe in Rutland. For many, the holidays season is a favorite time of year. But, with all of the revelry, wassailing, decorating,…
Holiday Stuff-A-Bus to benefit local food shelf
December 3, 2014
Saturday, Dec. 6 at 9 a.m. — LUDLOW — The holiday season is upon us and Black River Good Neighbor Services has announced that it will hold its annual Stuff-A-Bus food drive on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Shaw’s Market parking lot in Ludlow. This is one of the most important…
Gardeners welcome Ludlow community for carol sing and tree lighting in the park
December 3, 2014
Friday, Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. — LUDLOW — The Garden Club of Ludlow is having a Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on Friday evening, Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. at the mini park. Members of the Ludlow community are invited to join in this joyous event. Members of the club have joined together to form the…
GMC presents spirited holiday concert
December 3, 2014
Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. — POULTNEY — On Saturday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. the Green Mountain College Choirs, GMC Festival Brass and guest musicians will present their annual spirited holiday concert in the Clara Hitchcock Fitzpatrick Jones Concert Hall (in Ackley Auditorium). This popular event will offer lively music for the season and…
Santa attends large Christmas festival; you should, too!
December 3, 2014
Saturday, Dec. 6 at 9 a.m. — WEST PAWLET — A busy day is planned for Saturday, Dec. 6 in West Pawlet. Santa himself, will be coming to the Christmas festival, craft fair, and flea market, including a large bake sale, luncheon, and raffles, held from 9 a.m. -3 p.m. at the West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department’s fire…
Christmas at the Farm featured weekends in December
December 3, 2014
Dec. 6 & 7 — WOODSTOCK — Discover the traditions of a late 19th century Vermont Christmas with a visit to the Billings Farm & Museum. Christmas at the Billings Farm will be featured on weekends in December and Dec. 20 – Jan. 1, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.(excluding Christmas Day). Tours of the authentically decorated farmhouse,…
Chaffee’s Gingerbread Construction Contest deadline for entries approaches
December 3, 2014
Saturday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Chaffee Art Center once again hosts its annual Gingerbread Construction Contest in conjunction with the second annual Holiday Boutique. This year the contest is themed “Out of the Box,” where participants are encouraged to think up bizarre, innovative, or nontraditional designs. Awards will be given for best…
Coolidge Open House celebrates traditions of season
December 3, 2014
Saturday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. — PLYMOUTH NOTCH — Feeling overwhelmed by the rush of holiday shopping, crowds, and decorating? Return to a simpler time on Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Coolidge Holiday Open House at the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, in historic Plymouth Notch. Many of the museum buildings, including the Homestead where…
Tour the Christmas mansion of Fair Haven
December 3, 2014
Saturday, Dec. 6 at 12 p.m. — FAIR HAVEN — A Christmas tour of the historic Marble Mansion Inn will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 12 - 4 p.m. Tours start at 12-noon, ongoing throughout the afternoon. Admission is $7 ($5 for seniors, free for children under 12). A silent auction and hourly door prizes will…
Rutland Rec offers holiday festivities
December 3, 2014
Saturday, Dec. 6 — RUTLAND — Join Rutland Recreation Department for a holiday clay ornament-making festive activity on Saturday, Dec. 6 and 13 at Hands On Minds On, 69 Center Street, Rutland. The first Saturday will be making four ornaments using clay and cookie cutters and the second Saturday will be glazing (painting) them. Both workshops are…
Freelance Family Singers offer two holiday concerts in Woodstock this weekend
December 3, 2014
Dec. 6 & 7 — WOODSTOCK — Freelance Family Singers will present a holiday concert at the First Congregational Church, 36 Elm Street, Woodstock at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7. Under the direction of Ellen Satterthwaite, the chorus will present seasonal sacred and secular pieces in choral, small group,…
