Nov. 26-28 — WOODSTOCK — Discover how Thanksgiving was observed in the 1890s. Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend at Billings Farm & Museum from Nov. 26 through Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The special weekend will feature the traditional […]
Tag: Thanksgiving
Column, Pets
Thanksgiving safety tips for pets
While you’re making preparations for upcoming holidays, RCHS would like to offer some tips on how to make them as safe and enjoyable as possible for your pets. Thanksgiving is all about the food, but not all people food is […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment, Events & Activities
Thinking about gratitude and thanksgiving
By Matt Britt Late November isn’t just for stuffing and cranberry sauce — it’s intentionally a time to reflect on the blessings of the past year and share thanks. In the midst of all the uncertainty that so many of […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Travel back in time over Thanksgiving weekend at Billings Museum
Friday-Sunday, Nov. 29-Dec. 1 at 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK— Discover how Thanksgiving was observed in rural Vermont in the 1890s. Over Thanksgiving weekend, costumed interpreters demonstrate preparing traditional Thanksgiving fare in the kitchen at Billings Farm. Enjoy a cup of spiced cider […]
Letter
The good part of Thanksgiving
Dear Editor, While President Trump is pardoning two turkeys for Thanksgiving, everyone of us can exercise that same presidential power by choosing a non-violent Thanksgiving observance. Here are some good reasons: You can brag about pardoning a turkey – like […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Park’s open! Killington launches in competition season with Loaded Turkey Rail Jam
Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m.—KILLINGTON—It’s tradition at its finest: Killington’s Loaded Turkey Rail Jam is back to kick off another great season of park competitions on Saturday, Nov. 17, in Reason Terrain Park. The Beast is serving up Thanksgiving dinner on […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
The spirit of Thanksgiving starts at Mettawee School
Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 27-28—PAWLET—Thanksgiving is a time of the year for families and communities to come together to give thanks for what they have and to help those in need. This year that holiday spirit starts early with the […]
Column, Generation Y
Thanksgiving in May
By Brett Yates Earlier this month, in anticipation of Mother’s Day, Facebook introduced a seventh reaction emoji: the controversial “purple flower,” signifying thankfulness. In fact, it was a reintroduction, this time suggesting an annual springtime rollout, like the Reese’s Peanut […]
Letter, Opinion
Charitable giving encouraged for Thanksgiving
Dear Editor, Thanksgiving is a time when people think about what they are grateful for. Some people think of this holiday as a time to eat food and cook, but really, it’s a time to sit around the table with […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Zack’s Place is thankful for 10th annual Turkey Trot fundraiser, Thanksgiving
By Stephen Seitz Thursday, Nov. 24 at 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK — We all have something to be thankful for, and at Zack’s Place, they’re thankful for the annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. “We started the trot 10 years ago as a […]