Archive for November, 2011

Nov 30 2011

The Posh Pups Parade in Manchester Center, Vermont

The Posh Pups Parade in Manchester Center, Vermont

The Posh Pups Parade is a benefit for Meals on Wheels of Bennington County sponsored by Manchester Designer Outlets. Pups and their owners are encouraged to enter the parade and vie for prizes for the best costume, most congenial pup and best trick. Register now through December 16th.

Date: Saturday, December 17, 2011

Time: 11:15AM

Admission: $10 per pet entry

Location: Depot Street, Manchester Center, Vermont 05255

Contact: www.manchesterdesigneroutlets.com


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Nov 28 2011

Sleigh Rides at Sugarbush Farm in Woodstock, Vermont

Sleigh Rides at Sugarbush Farm in Woodstock, Vermont

Bundle up and enjoy a 45 minute sleigh ride through the maple woods. Learn from the sugar maker how trees are tapped in March and how sap is boiled. Belgian draft horses sled rides available by reservation only. Call for prices & snow conditions. Farm is located outside Woodstock & snow tires suggested. Warm up with cheese slices and hot drinks afterwards in the farm house.

Date: Friday, December 16, 2011 – Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Time: Sleigh Rides 1:00AM – 3:00PM; Farm Store 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Location: 591 Sugarbush Farm Road, Woodstock, Vermont 05091

Contact: www.sugarbushfarm.com


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Nov 24 2011

VYO Chorus & Vermont Youth Concert Chorale Winter Community Concert in Middlebury, Vermont

VYO Chorus & Vermont Youth Concert Chorale Winter Community Concert

Jeffrey Buettner, conductor
Annemieke Spoelstra, accompanist

The 16th century counterpoint of Hans Leo Hassler’s “And On Earth, Peace” from Missa Secunda, the beauty of Rachmaninoff’s “Bogoroditse Dyevo” from Vespers, the boisterous “Wipip” by Haitian-born composer Sydney Guillaume and other works describe and exemplify peace from different perspectives, traditions, ways and walks of life. Join us for two nights of wonderful music!

Date: Friday, December 16,2011

Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm

Admission: TBD. Available at the door.

Location: Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Road, Middlebury, VT 05753

Contact: http://www.vyo.org/


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Nov 22 2011

Cold Wars Rail Jam Under the Lights on Tyrolienne in Winhall, Vermont

Cold Wars Rail Jam Under the Lights on Tyrolienne

Open to amateur skiers and riders who want to show the world what they’ve got, these contests will be held in the Tyrolienne terrain park. Compete for respect, recognition, prizes and cash.

Date: Thursday, December 29, 2011

Location: Stratton Mountain Resort, 5 Village Lodge Road, Winhall, Vermont, 05360

Contact: http://www.stratton.com/


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Nov 17 2011

The 26th Annual Overture to Christmas in Chester, Vermont

The 26th Annual Overture to Christmas in Chester, Vermont

Featured activities include visits with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and the tree lighting ceremony, a parade, a puppet show, musical entertainment, arts & crafts, caroling, story telling and more! The Overture to Christmas was voted one of the 10 Best Winter Events in Vermont.

Schedule TBA

Date: Saturday, December 10, 2011

Location: Chester, Vermont

Contact: For more details contact Pat at 802-875-2626.

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Nov 15 2011

BRAM’s 10th Christmas Open House & Play in Ludlow, Vermont

BRAM’s 10th Christmas Open House & Play in Ludlow, Vermont

The Black River Academy Museum presents their Christmas Open House and Play!

Date: Friday, December 9, 2011 – Saturday, December 10, 2011

Time: 6:00PM

Location: 14 High Street Ludlow, Vermont 05149

Admission: $10

Contact: http://www.bramvt.org/

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Nov 10 2011

Maple View Farm Alpacas Holiday Open House in Brandon, Vermont

Maple View Farm Alpacas Holiday Open House in Brandon, Vermont

Maple View Farm Alpacas will host its ninth annual holiday open house on November 26 and 27. Guests are invited to learn about alpacas, raised for breeding as well as their luxurious fiber. See carding and spinning demonstrations. Then browse the farm store for great holiday gifts made from luxurious alpaca.

Learn about these intelligent and curious creatures, raised for breeding as well as their luxurious fiber, which is stronger, softer and warmer than wool. Fiber products will be on display and available for sale at the farm store.

Date: Saturday, November 26, 2011 – Sunday, November 27, 2011

Time: 11:00AM – 4:00PM

Location: 185 Adams Road, Brandon, VT, 05733

Contact: http://www.mapleviewfarmalpacas.com


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Nov 08 2011

Snowboard Celebration Week in Stratton, Vermont

Snowboard Celebration Week in Stratton, Vermont

Head up to the birthplace of snowboarding as we celebrate the sport, the launch of Burton’s pilot program, Experience Snowboarding and the 30th anniversary of the US Open with a week of on-snow demos, clinics with pros and movies kicked off with a December 10 moonlight hike up Suntanner – just as Jake Burton did when he was developing his first snowboard.

Date: Saturday, December 10, 2011 – Sunday, December 18, 2011

Time: See Event Page

Admission: See Event Page

Location: 5 Village Lodge Rd., Winhall, Vermont, 05360

Contact: www.stratton.com


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Nov 03 2011

Christmas at the Farm Featured at Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock, Vermont

Christmas at the Farm Featured at Billings Farm & Museum

Discover the traditions of a 19th century Vermont Christmas with a visit to the , the gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage. Tours of the authentically decorated farmhouse, visits to the dairy farm for interactive programs, holiday activities, plus the Academy Award nominee film, A Place in the Land will be offered.

Date: December weekends and December 26 – January 1, 2012

Time: 10:00AM – 3:30PM

Admission:

    Adults: $12.00
    Adults 62 & over: $11.00
    Students (13-17): $8.00
    Children 5-15: $6.00
    Children 3-4: $3.00
    Children under 3: Free

Location: 5302 River Road, Woodstock, Vermont 05091

Contact: www.billingsfarm.org


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Nov 02 2011

Ri Ra’s Santa 5K Run & Walk in Burlington, Vermont

Ri Ra’s Santa 5K Run Burlington, Vermont’s First All Santa Race Presented by New England Federal Credit Union. All race participants will receive a Santa suit to be worn during the event and to keep. Plus a FREE, full hot traditional Irish breakfast for all participants after the race.

    Course Route: Scenic route along the streets of downtown Burlington.

    Finishing: Medals to all race finishers Awards will be given to the top 3 in each age category.

Come help us raise funds for the Make A Wish Foundation Vermont Chapter.

Date: Sunday, December 4, 2011

Time: 9:30AM

Admission: Registration fee of $25 – $35

Location: 123 Church Street, Burlington, Vermont

Contact: www.vrpro.ca


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