All calendar submissions should be sent to editor@vt-world.com or mailed to The WORLD, Attn: Calendar, 403 U.S. Route 302, Barre, VT 05641. The deadline is 5:00 p.m., Thursday preceding publication. The Ongoing section is for free/low cost/non-profit community events. Please double check before going to an event listed below to make sure the event is still happening. We do our best to keep these listings up to date but we may not have gotten a notice of changes/cancellations before going to print.
Wednesday, December 6
Online– Virtual Speaker Series: Costuming and Storytelling with Andrew Liptak Details: https://vermonthistory.org/calendar/virtual-speaker-series-andrew-liptak.
Groton– Winter Lights Enjoy the festive lights of the SD Ireland Cement Mixer and take in the glow of Vt. Agency of Transportation Snow Plow at the Groton Free Public Library, 1304 Scott Highway. Warm up inside with hot chocolate, and get creative at our seasonal craft table. 5-6:30PM.
MONTPELIER- Central Vermont Osher Life-long Learning Institute 1:30 pm, at the Savoy Theater, 26 Main St. To Be or Not to Be starring Carol Lombard and Jack Benny. $8. Info: 802-223-5886 or https://learn.uvm.edu/olli/centralvt.
Saturday, December 9
Barre– Fill a Truck for Flood Families 10:00AM – 3:00PM. Bring your unwrapped gifts for all ages to help families in our community who are still dealing with issues within their homes. 86 N. Main Street. Sponsored by Connecting Hope, Hope Coalition and other community partners.
Berlin– Holiday Dance at the Capital City Grange, 6612 VT-12. 6-9PM. Info: www.cvfun.org.
Calais– Maple Corner Craft Fair Come for holiday cheer and gifts to Maple Corner Community Center. From 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. 18 local artisans will offer their art and quality crafts. Including pottery, wooden bowls, wall art, jewelry, local food items, banners, wreaths, calendars, yarn goods, refreshments and more.
Montpelier– 50th Community Carol Sing! 4PM at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier. Come enjoy the sounds of the season presented by the combined choirs of the Unitarian Church, Christ Church, Bethany Church, the First Congregational Church of Berlin and other singers. The event is free but donations will be taken to support the Montpelier Community Lunch Program.
Moretown– Artisans Sale at the Moretown Elementary School. This year’s event will feature over 23 area artists selling a variety of handcrafted work. Santa is returning to for photos and holiday spirit. www.moretownartisan.com.
Williamstown– Coffee House Concert from 6-8PM featuring singers from the Vermont Ladies Teen Challenge Program. At The Williamstown United Church next to the Bar Harbor Bank & Trust.
Sunday, December 10
Barre– Antiques Market at the Canadian Club, 414 E. Montpelier Rd., (Rt 14). 8:00AM to 1:00PM. Early buyers $5 (8AM) general$2 (9AM). Offering antique, mid century and vintage items in a flea market atmosphere. Call Don Willis Antiques for information 802-751-6138.
Green Mountain Youth Symphony Winter Concert at the Barre Opera House, 2PM. $15 adults, $12 seniors and students, under 5 free. Music by Grieg, Wagner, del Borgo and more. www.gmys-vt.org.
Brookfield– Brookfield Community Singers Celebrating Christ’s birth with The Glory of Christmas. 3PM at Pond Village Church.
Montpelier– Dance, Sing, and Jump Around – a family dance for all ages. 3-4:30 PM at the Capital City Grange 6612 Vermont Route 12. Free for kids, $5 suggested donation for adults. dancesingandjumparound.weebly.com. fmi: 802-223-1509.
Thursday, December 14
Montpelier– David Budbill’s Two for Christmas a staged reading with music by fiddler Susan Reid. At Lost Nation Theater, 7PM. $20 general/ $15 students & seniors / $10 youth (under 12), $20 live-stream & on-demand. www.lostnationtheater.org.
Warren– Concert with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet at the Warren United Church. 7:30PM.
Friday, December 15
Montpelier– David Budbill’s Two for Christmas a staged reading with music by fiddler Susan Reid. At Lost Nation Theater, 7PM. $20 general/ $15 students & seniors / $10 youth (under 12), $20 live-stream & on-demand. www.lostnationtheater.org.
Newport– Concert with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet at the United Church of Newport. 7:30PM.
Saturday, December 16
Barre– Santa Says Sorry Fun and family friendly Christmas activities. Get your picture taken with Santa. santasorry.com. 1-4PM at the Barre Auditorium.
Cabot– A Holiday Honky-Tonk with The Queen City Cut-Ups A blending of Cajun, country, swing, and old-time into the collective ‘Americana’ sound. 7PM at the Willey Building Auditorium, 3084 Main St. $10 advance/$15 at the door. For advance tickets, visit: www.cabotarts.org. Info: 802-793-3016 or email: director@cabotarts.org.
Montpelier– Leaders of the Pack A program of seven pieces written by composers Bach, Mendelssohn, Brahms and Mozart, when they were in their early twenties. Performed by the Onion River Chorus. $20 adults, 18 and under free. Unitarian Church Saturday December 16 at 7:30pm, Sunday December 17 4:00pm, followed by a reception to benefit the Montpelier Food Pantry. Tickets can be purchased at sevendaystickets.com and at the door.
Sunday, December 17
Barre– Winter Solstice A special service at the Barre UU church, 19 Church Street, with stories from around the world and music that celebrates the Winter Solstice.
Montpelier– Leaders of the Pack A program of seven pieces written by composers Bach, Mendelssohn, Brahms and Mozart, when they were in their early twenties. Performed by the Onion River Chorus. $20 adults, 18 and under free. Unitarian Church Saturday December 16 at 7:30pm, Sunday December 17 4:00pm, followed by a reception to benefit the Montpelier Food Pantry. Tickets can be purchased at sevendaystickets.com and at the door.
Tuesday, December 19
Montpelier– A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story performed by Willem Lange. At Lost Nation Theater, 7PM. $20 general/ $15 students & seniors / $10 youth (under 12), $20 live-stream & on-demand. www.lostnationtheater.org.