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Grace Church presents “Handel’s Messiah”
December 3, 2014
Sunday, Dec. 7 at 3:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — On Sunday, Dec. 7, Grace Church will present the annual performances of “Handel’s Messiah.” The Rutland Area Chorus, soloists and orchestra will perform the concerts at 3:30 p.m. and 7p.m., under the direction of Rip Jackson. The chorus and orchestra will also perform “We Praise…
Learn exactly what is a GMO, at Science Pub
December 3, 2014
Sunday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. — CASTLETON — On Sunday, Dec. 7, Science Pub will examine “What Are We Eating When We Eat GMO Foods?” Despite all the bad publicity GMO foods get, and a major lawsuit pending against Vermont for requiring labeling on GMO foods, few of us understand what we’re actually eating when we…
Okemo “Cares and Shares” at annual food drive
December 3, 2014
Sunday, Dec. 7 — LUDLOW — During this holiday season, Okemo invites skiers and snowboarders to consider the needs of those less fortunate. On Sunday, Dec. 7, Okemo Mountain Resort will host its annual Cares and Shares Food Drive. When guests donate at least five non-perishable food items, a new child’s toy or new clothing item,…
Brandon Library’s holiday auction hits the gavel Dec. 7
December 3, 2014
Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2:30 p.m. — BRANDON — The Friends of the Brandon Free Public Library’s Annual Holiday Auction will take place on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. This is the most important fundraising event the Library holds in the course of the year. The income from this auction and from the used book sale…
RAVNAH Hospice remembers those we have lost
December 3, 2014
Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice (RAVNAH) will host their annual Tree of Remembrance Tree Lighting Ceremony and Memorial Service on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Franklin Conference Center in Rutland. The Tree of Remembrance is a time for community members to gather…
Readers Theatre presents Dickens’ classic, “A Christmas Carol” at area venues
December 3, 2014
Dec. 5-20 — RUTLAND COUNTY — “Come in, -- come in! And know me better, man!” says the Ghost of Christmas Past in Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Come in and get to know Shakespeare on Main Street (SoMS) better as it present this timeless holiday classic in intimate Readers Theatre style in Dorset, Manchester, Poultney, Rutland…
Black River Academy Museum to host “Unique Experiences”
December 3, 2014
Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. — LUDLOW — “Unique Experiences” is the theme of BRAM’s silent auction which will be held at Stemwinder’s, 46 Depot Street, Ludlow, Vt., on Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. There are many experiences on offer ranging from an apartment in New York City to a fiddlehead fern foray to…
Warren Miller’s “No Turning Back” to be screened
November 25, 2014
KILLINGTON--The Killington Ski Club and Killington Mountain School are jointly hosting the showing of Warren Miller’s much-anticipated new film, “No Turning Back.” The movie will be shown at 7 pm on Saturday, Nov. 29, at Snowshed Lodge, Killington Resort. “No Turning Back” isWarren Miller’s 65th ski film. The newest installment pays homage to the 65…
A visit with Bernice Ende, Lady Long Rider
November 25, 2014
Photos by Julia Purdy Bernice Ende, a.k.a. Lady Long Rider, leads her two Norwegian Fjords (Essie Pearl and Montana Spirit) across a pasture in Plymouth before they departed for New York. By Julia Purdy Some people challenge themselves by jumping out of airplanes, competing in Spartan events, or scaling dizzying cliff faces. In 2005, 50-year-old…
Maple View Farm Alpacas hosts holiday open house
November 25, 2014
Photo courtesy of Maple View Farm Visit with the teddy-bear-like alpaca at Maple View Farm during its holiday open house. Nov. 29 & 30 at 11 a.m. — BRANDON — Maple View Farm Alpacas hosts its annual holiday open house on Nov. 29 and 30 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days, where you can learn…
A youngster learns what to do with leftover piecrust at Billings Farm & Museum.
November 25, 2014
Photo courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum Celebrate a 19th century Thanksgiving holiday with Billings Farm & Museum Nov. 28-30 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will be open for Thanksgiving Weekend, Friday through Sunday, Nov. 28 – 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The weekend…
“The Hobbit” ushers in the magic of the season at Chandler Center
November 25, 2014
Photo submitted No Strings Marionette Company’s rendition of “The Hobbit” includes puppets of the characters straight from “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy. Saturday, Nov. 29 at 11 a.m. — RANDOLPH — What would you do if a wandering wizard, accompanied by a band of dwarves, drew you into a quest for treasure where you’d be certain…
Christmas Bazaar in Weston
November 25, 2014
Nov. 28 & 29 at 10 a.m. — WESTON — The Weston Christmas Bazaar is a two day holiday festival. It all takes place in the Weston Playhouse on the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 28 and 29, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. At the Bazaar, you will find over 50 booths displaying fine woodworking, artisan foods, handmade papers, jewelry, and fabric, woven and woolen crafts. Most goods…
Fair Haven holds first Christmas concert in the Park
November 25, 2014
Friday, Nov. 28 at 4 p.m. — FAIR HAVEN — The Fair Haven Concerts in the Park Committee had several requests this summer for a winter or Christmas themed concert. To honor those requests, a Christmas Concert in the Park, complete with Santa Claus, cookies, and a holiday sing-along ,will be held Friday, Nov. 28 at 4…
Killington Arts Guild and local trio of musicians entertain
November 25, 2014
Monday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. — KILLINGTON — The Killington Arts Guild invites the public to its next program, a Potluck Trio Holiday Concert, on Monday, Dec. 1 from 6-8 p.m. at the Sherburne Memorial Library. Join in fun filled evening of listening pleasure with local folk music artists who will encourage you to sing along.…
