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Free community dinners offered weekly in Woodstock

December 18, 2014
Thursday,  Dec. 18 at 5 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Hand In Hand community dinners are held every Thursday from 5 - 7 p.m. in the Social Hall (basement) of the U.U. Church at 7 Church St. in Woodstock. You may enter through the back door, which is down the driveway, or through the upstairs doors facing the…

Rutland Youth Theatre brings “Shrek” to the Paramount stage

December 18, 2014
Dec. 19 & 20 — RUTLAND — The award-winning Rutland Youth Theatre presents “Shrek the Musical,” full Broadway show with live orchestra, on Friday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. and Saturday Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland. Produced by Saskia Hagen Groom and guest directed by Meghan Hakey, “Shrek…

Stone Revival Gallery & Gift Shop holds grand re-opening celebration, Dec. 19

December 18, 2014
Dec. 19-21 — STOCKBRIDGE — Sculptor M. Julian Isaacson and his wife Lee Ann have expanded Stone Revival Gallery & Gift Shop and its offering to encompass other Vermont artists and Vermont Products and collectibles. The gallery is now nearly three times larger after their summer renovations. The gallery now includes paintings and sculpture by…

Christmas concert at Brandon Music features Dickerson and Nop

December 18, 2014
Saturday, Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — Matthew Dickerson and Susan Nop join Brandon Music on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. to present a concert celebrating their Christmas CD “The Brilliant Whiteness of Snow.” This harmony-rich lyric-oriented Americana music duo brings together influences of folk, bluegrass, blues, gospel, country and the singer-songwriter tradition with…

Rutland Regional offers Safe Sitter® classes beginning in January

December 18, 2014
January — RUTLAND — Are you ready for your young teen to start watching younger siblings, stay home alone or begin babysitting but you aren’t sure if they are ready? Register your son or daughter for our upcoming Safe Sitter® classes and have peace of mind that they are prepared. Rutland Regional Medical Center offers monthly Safe…

Billings Farm & Museum hosts two showings of next film, “20 Feet From Stardom”

December 18, 2014
Saturday, Dec. 20 at 3 p.m. & 5 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will host the award winning film “20 Feet From Stardom” on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. as part of the 5th Annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series. Millions know their voices, but no…

Greet friends at Tyson Community Candlelight Service

December 18, 2014
Sunday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. — LUDLOW — The annual Community Candlelight Service at Tyson Church will take place at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21. Familiar carols will be sung, and there will be a children’s time using a book with lovely illustrations of the Christmas story. A social time following the service will provide…

Country star LeAnn Rimes ushers in the holiday season

December 4, 2014
Friday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Paramount Theatre is happy to bring country music superstar, LeAnn Rimes to the stage with her “One Christmas” tour on Friday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m., with special guest Levi Hummon. LeAnn Rimes has sold more than 40 million albums, won two Grammy® Awards, three Academy of…

Hailing from Russia, St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble travels to Brandon for spiritual concert with folk song

December 4, 2014
Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — Brandon Music is delighted to welcome, all the way from Russia, the vocal group, the St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. The Ensemble offers a program that helps introduce audiences to Russian spiritual music, as well as to get acquainted with the unforgettable…

Ted Arbo’s “Toys For Tots” benefit set for Dec. 6 at The Foundry

December 4, 2014
Saturday, Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Ted Arbo’s 28th Annual Toys for Tots (Not Tears) Holiday Party will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, from 4 - 8 p.m. at The Foundry at Summit Pond in Killington. Guests are asked to bring an unwrapped toy as a donation. In addition to the toy drive, the…

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,…