Holiday Guide 2012

Holiday Guide

November 2012

Addison Independent

Calendar of events

CONCERTS . TREE LIGHTINGS . MORE

Activities for the family Local celebrations Gingerbread houses Gift-giving ideas

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About the Holiday Guide Whether you celebrate the holidays with a tree or a menorah, Santa Claus or Saint Nicholas, the Addison Independent Holiday Guide hopes to share the seasonal cheer with everyone across Addison County and Brandon. Within these pages you will find information on local holiday events, from municipal lighting ceremonies to holiday parades, musical features and a guide to local shops with many excellent gift ideas for any recipient.

We share traditions, celebrating what the holidays mean for different individuals and

families within our community. Our recipe pages can help guide what you place on your holiday tables, featuring ingredients from within our county lines.

Festive and free public events around Addison County and Brandon offer opportunities to celebrate the holidays in the company of your neighbors and friends. Visit the featured Vergennes, Bristol and Brandon pages to learn more about holiday events in each community.

With these incredible local events and shops featuring unique gifts that will be treasured by any recipient, there’s 2012 no need to travel far and wide for November your holiday needs this year. Instead, stay close to home, get to know your neighbors, and celebrate our communities of Addison County and Brandon and all we have to offer.

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A MINATURE SNOWMAN stands outside a gingerbread and pretzel cabin at last year’s gingerbread show at the Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury. This year’s exhibit opens on Nov. 30.

Also, one of Santa’s littlest helpers sports a Santa hat during a holiday event in Middlebury.

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Inside the Holiday Guide

Alpaca Farm Holiday Event.....................Page 32 Brandon Holiday Events.................. Pages 31-32 Bristol Holiday Events..................... Pages 28-30 Calendar of Events............................. Pages 6-12 Explore Exchange Street, Middlebury....Page 19 Festival of Wreaths.....................................Page 3 Local Producers’ Holiday Recipes.. Pages 20-21 Middlebury Messiah Sing........................Page 23 Readers’ Holiday Traditions............ Pages 16-17 Sheldon Museum’s Holiday Events........Page 32 Saint Mary’s Christmas Shop..................Page 34 Seniors’ Support for the Holidays...........Page 15 Vergennes Holiday Events.............. Pages 26-27

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Festival of Wreaths is a favorite annual event MIDDLEBURY — There’s nothing like a wreath on the door to foster holiday cheer, so Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater is likely to be bursting with holiday spirit at the Festival of Wreaths on Saturday, Dec. 1.

This year marks the second year that the Town Hall Theater has hosted this holiday mainstay, which draws hundreds of people to bid on wreaths decorated by local businesses and artists as a fund-raiser for the Mary Johnson Children’s Center. This year, area businesses and individuals will decorate and donate between 125 and 150 festive wreaths for the event.

As usual the event coincides with the Very Merry Middlebury holiday kickoff downtown, which features lots of family activities.

The Mary Johnson staff and a score of volunteers are already distributing the plain wreaths to artists and others to decorate. They will collect them next week in time to hang them for the Dec. 1 show. Organizers say there should be a wreath to interest just about every taste.

Some of the big-ticket wreaths each year, she said, are the ones with a ski theme. Ski areas around the state donate downhill and cross-country passes, which show up on two of the wreaths. And each year the Middlebury College men’s and women’s hockey teams sign hockey sticks and donate game tickets to go on two more wreaths.

The Festival of Wreaths is the single largest fund-raiser for Mary Johnson each year, and it helps provide additional programming for the children who go to the Middlebury center and its afterschool programs around the county.

“It gives us additional funding to do some things we might not be able to do within our

BIDDERS LOOK AT wreaths at the annual Mary Johnson Children’s Center Festival of Wreaths and silent auction at the Town Hall Theater last year.

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operating budget,” she said. “It’s more flexibility.”

The Festival of Wreaths will be at the Town

Hall Theater Saturday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Admission is free, but a $3 donation per family is suggested. Come and enjoy

holiday music, taste the free snacks and bid on the wreath of your dreams. If you want to (See Wreaths, Page 5)

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MARY JOHNSON CHILDREN’s Center will hold its 25th annual Festival of Wreaths on Dec. 1 at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater. The festival and silent auction will feature more than 100 wreaths made by Addison County merchants and friends of the center.

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Holiday calendar Friday, Nov. 23, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Vermont Book Shop. Megan Price will sign copies of her latest book, “Vermont Wild: Volume Three.”

Public skating in Middlebury. Friday, Nov. 23, 2-3:30 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Stick and puck hockey in Middlebury. Friday, Nov. 23, 3:45-5 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

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ST. MARY’S SCHOOL students perform at their annual holiday concert in Middlebury

last year.

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THURSDAY

Traditional Thanksgiving dinner in Vergennes. Thursday, Nov. 22, noon-4 p.m., Vergennes Eagles Club. Open to everyone in the area who would be spending the day alone. Home delivery at 11 a.m. for shut-ins. To RSVP or

arrange delivery, call 877-2055 after 3 p.m., or send a note to 67 New Haven Road, Vergennes, VT 05491. Must make arrangements before Nov. 20.

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SATURDAY

Hunter/early bird breakfast in South Starksboro.

Saturday, Nov. 24, 7-10 a.m., Jerusalem Schoolhouse. All-you-can-eat breakfast including eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes and more. Adults $8, children under 12 $4. To benefit the Jerusalem Schoolhouse Restoration Project.

Winter Farmers’ Market in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov. 24, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Mary Hogan Elementary School. Local produce, meats, cheese and eggs, baked goods, jams, prepared foods and crafts.

EBT and debit cards welcome. Info: 989-6012 or www.middleburyfarmersmarket.org.

Maple View Farm Alpacas open house in Brandon. Saturday, Nov. 24, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Maple View Farm Alpacas, 185 Adams Road. See and learn about alpacas at this 11th annual holiday open house. See fiber being carded and spun into yarn. Visit the Vermont Fiber Mill & Studio.

Continues on Nov. 25. Info: 247-5412 or www. mapleviewfarmalpacas.com.

DJ Skate Night in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov. 24, 8-10 p.m., Memorial Sports Center. Friends of Middlebury Hockey and Addison Central Teens co-sponsor a night of roller-rink-style ice skating.

Skate rentals available. Adults $5, students $3. All ages and abilities welcome.

Neutral Ground in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov. 24, 10 p.m.-midnight, Two Brothers Tavern. Live music.

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Last-Sunday-of-the-month breakfast in Vergennes. Sunday, Nov. 25, 7:30-10 a.m., Dorchester Lodge, School Street. The Dorchester Lodge F&AM will serve all-you-can-eat pancakes, French toast, eggs, and all the fixings, plus juice and coffee.

Maple View Farm Alpacas open house in Brandon. Sunday, Nov. 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Maple View Farm Alpacas, 185 Adams Road. See and learn about alpacas at this 11th annual holiday open house. See fiber being carded and spun into yarn. Visit the Vermont Fiber Mill & Studio. Info: 247-5412 or www.mapleviewfarmalpacas.com.

Turkey Trot in Brandon. Sunday, Nov. 25, noon-3 p.m., Otter Valley Union High School. Second annual 5K run through the trails behind OVUHS. Registration at noon, race at 1. Registration by donation; suggested $10. Proceeds benefit the OVUHS senior ball, graduation and Project Graduation. Prizes to top three finishers in children’s and adults’ races. Refreshments provided.

Info: 247-6833.

Public skating in Middlebury. Sunday, Nov. 25, 2-3:30 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Memory Tree lighting and singing in Brandon.

Sunday, Nov 25 , 3:30-4 p.m., Central Park.

Usher in the season with singing by the OVUHS Chorale and the Brandon Festival Singers. The Memory Tree will be lit for the season at 4 p.m.

To purchase a Memory Light Bulb in memory of a loved one, send $1 to Memory Tree, Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 267, Brandon, VT 05733. Info: 247-6401.

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Shoreham. Monday, Nov. 26, 10:15-11:15 a.m., Platt Memorial Library. Join Robin to share stories and rhymes with a game or a craft. Info: 897-2647.

“Forget Baghdad” screening and dinner discussion at Middlebury College. Monday, Nov. 26, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Axinn Center, Room 232. A poignant documentary telling the forgotten story of four Baghdadi-Jews, all former members of the Iraqi Communist Party, who were forced to emigrate at Israel’s founding. Part of the college’s programming on the intersection of migration, race and ethnicity. Info: CCSRE@middlebury.edu.

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TUESDAY

Public skating in Middlebury.

Tuesday, Nov. 27, 9-10:30 a.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Figure skating in Middlebury.

Tuesday, Nov. 27, 10:45 a.m.-noon, Memorial Sports Center.

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WEDNESDAY

May’s World Music & Movement class for kids in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Ilsley Library. May Poduschnik leads a fun and educational social learning experience for young children and their caregivers. Drop in. Wednesdays through Dec. 12.

Adult stick & puck hockey in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Nov. 28, noon-1 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Youth media lab in Middlebury. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Ilsley Library. Kids in grades 3 and up are invited to join library and MCTV staff to make movies and learn about technology using MCTV’s state-of-the-art media stations. Every Wednesday (except Nov. 21) through Dec. 12.

Space is limited; pre-register at the children’s desk

or by emailing sarah.lawton@ilsleypubliclibrary. org.

“Critical Mass: How Reviews Influence Museums (and Vice Versa)” presentation at Middlebury College. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Twilight Auditorium. Presented

by Lee Rosenbaum, writer of the award-winning CultureGrrl blog and author of “The Complete Guide to Collecting Art.” Free.

“The Red Badge of Courage” screening in Shoreham. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 6-8 p.m., Platt Memorial Library. The 1951 movie version of this year’s Vermont Reads book by Stephen Crane.

Feel free to bring a comfortable chair. Light refreshments will be served. Info: 897-2647.

Wednesday Night Tea and Talk Series in Bristol.

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 7-8:30 p.m., Mount Abraham Union High School library. Laurie Kroll, founder of Village2Village, will speak about her organization’s work to help orphaned children in Uganda. Info: 453-2333, ext. 1100, or mtabelibrary@anesu.org.

African Music and Dance Ensemble at Middlebury College. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 8-10 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts. Professor Damascus Kafumbe leads this ensemble, which performs a wide range of East African instrumental, vocal and dance repertoire on many familiar and unfamiliar instruments. Free. Info: www. middlebury.edu/arts or 443-3168.

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THURSDAY

“Financing the Working Landscape” conference in Middlebury. Thursday, Nov. 29, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Middlebury American Legion. Champlain Valley food, agriculture and forestry entrepreneurs are invited to pitch their businesses to the regional capital community. Investors, students and members of the public invited for a day of networking, discussion and education. Anyone interested in making

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A JUGGLING ELF entertains children waiting to see Santa at the Middlebury Community House during the Very Merry Middlebury holiday celebration last year. This year’s event will take place on Dec. 1.

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Early Literacy Story Time in Middlebury. Thursday, Nov. 29, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Ilsley Library. Join children’s librarian Sarah Lawton for stories, rhymes and songs that help young children develop early literacy skills. Drop in. Every Thursday (except Nov. 22) through Dec. 13.

Jupiter String Quartet in Middlebury. Thursday, Nov. 29, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts. A midday program of Kurtag’s 12 Microluds and Schubert’s G Major Quartet. Free; no tickets required.

“Alec Turner: A Trek From Slavery to Freedom” talk in Middlebury. Thursday, Nov. 29, 7-9 p.m., Sheldon Museum. Vermont folklorist Jane Beck recounts the life of freed slave Alec Turner, as told to Beck by his daughter, Daisy, who was born in Grafton in 1883. Free; donations accepted. Info: 388-2117 or www.henrysheldonmuseum.org.

The Chickpeas in concert in Middlebury.

Thursday, Nov. 29, 7-9 p.m., Town Hall Theater, Byers Studio. A musical trio of Jody Albright on vocals and keyboard, Darienne Oaks on vocals and violin, and Linda Pervier on vocals and guitar.

Intimate cabaret setting. Tickets $10, available at the THT box office, 382-9222 or www.townhalltheater.org.

Karen Krajacic in Middlebury. Thursday, Nov. 29, 8-10 p.m., 51 Main. Live music.

“The Vanek Trilogy” on stage at Middlebury College. Thursday, Nov. 29, 8-10 p.m., Hepburn Zoo Theater. A series of short plays by Vaclav Havel, first president of democratic Czechoslovakia and human rights activist, about a dissident having revealing encounters with former friends and colleagues co-opted into the Communist regime of the USSR in the ’70s. Student theater work of Noah Berman (acting), Isabel Shill (acting) and Paula Bogutyn (directing). Tickets $4. Also on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.

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Lunchtime public skating in Middlebury. Friday, Nov. 30, noon-1 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Christmas bazaar in Bristol. Friday, Nov. 30, 1-5 p.m., St. Ambrose Church. “The Gifts of Christmas: Love, Peace and Joy” bazaar. Craft shop, bake shop, silent auction, attic treasures and lots of fabulous raffles. Silver tea at 2:30 p.m.

Also on Saturday. Info: 453-2488.

Gingerbread house exhibit opening in Middlebury. Friday, Nov. 30, 4-6 p.m., Vermont Folklife Center. Opening of the annual Gingerbread Exhibit and Competition. Continues through Dec. 19. This year, the VFC is partnering with the CVOEO Middlebury office and asking visitors to bring in nonperishable food items for the food shelf. Info: www.vermontfolklifecenter.org or 388-4964.

VFW spaghetti supper in Middlebury. Friday, Nov. 30, 5-7 p.m., Middlebury VFW, 530 Exchange St. Dinner includes spaghetti and meatballs (vegetarian available), salad and dessert. Takeout and call-ahead orders available: 388-9468. Cost $7 per person.

Downhill racers

STUDENTS TAKE THEIR saucer sleds and zip down the hill in front of Middlebury College’s Mead Chapel.

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Wildlife biologist speaks in Brandon. Friday, Nov. 30, 7-9 p.m., Otter Valley Union High School. Ben Kilham will speak about his experience raising orphaned black bear cubs to grow up to be wild adults in Lyme, N.H. Free. The Staying Connected Initiative will begin the evening with an introduction about a local wildlife corridor.

Mogani in Middlebury. Friday, Nov. 30, 7-9 p.m., Two Brothers Tavern. Live music.

“Mosaics From the Underground” fall dance concert at Middlebury College. Friday, Nov. 30, 8-10 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts. A choreolab featuring the works of emerging dance artists at the intermediate and advanced levels. Directed

by Catherine Cabeen in collaboration with the dancers. Tickets $12/10/6. Also on Dec. 1.

“The Vanek Trilogy” on stage at Middlebury College. Friday, Nov. 30, 8-10 p.m., Hepburn Zoo Theater. A series of short plays by Vaclav Havel, first president of democratic Czechoslovakia and human rights activist, about a dissident having revealing encounters with former friends and colleagues co-opted into the Communist regime of the USSR in the ’70s. Student theater work of

Noah Berman (acting), Isabel Shill (acting) and Paula Bogutyn (directing). Tickets $4. Also on Dec. 1.

Jupiter String Quartet at Middlebury College.

Friday, Nov. 30, 8-10 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts. The prize-winning quartet plays a program that includes Mozart’s first Prussian Quartet, Bartók’s Quartet No. 1 in A Minor, and Brahms’ Quartet in C Minor, op. 51/1. Free; no tickets required.

Rita Pfeiffer and Friends in Middlebury. Friday, Nov. 30, 9 p.m.-midnight, 51 Main. Live music.

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Holiday Stroll in Vergennes.

Saturday, Dec. 1, 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m., throughout Vergennes. Family fun for all ages. A day’s worth of holiday events at the Bixby Library, Vergennes Elementary School, the Vergennes Opera House and elsewhere. Breakfast with Santa, reading with Mrs. Claus, Santa’s workshop, cookie decorating,

Champlain Brass Quintet, Dickens carolers, John Gailmor, lighted S.D. Ireland truck, Addison County Gospel Choir, lighting of City Park and more. Info: 388-7951, ext. 1, or www.addisoncounty.com/ holidaystroll.

Christmas Bazaar in Bristol. Saturday, Dec. 1, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Bristol Federated Church. Christmas decorations, baked items, tots and teens gifts, gifts for adults, book sale, free coats, attic treasures, silent auction. Santa arrives at 10 a.m. Luncheon at 11:30 followed by a silver tea. Info: 453-2379 or 453-2619.

Snowmobile safety course in Brandon. Saturday, Dec. 1, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Neshobe Sportsman Club.

Must be 12 years or older. Lunch and refreshments served. Advance registration required. To register or get more info: 247-5748.

Christmas bazaar in Bristol. Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Ambrose Church. “The Gifts of Christmas: Love, Peace and Joy” bazaar. Craft shop, bake shop, silent auction, attic treasures and lots of fabulous raffles. A visit from Santa at noon. Info: 453-2488.

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In this surprisingly lively peek into the pettiness of academic rivalry, a professor of Talmudic studies must confront his jealousy when his scholarly son beats him out for a coveted prize. Israeli film; in Hebrew with English subtitles. Free.

“Mosaics From the Underground” fall dance concert at Middlebury College. Saturday, Dec. 1, 8-10 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts.

A choreo-lab featuring the works of emerging dance artists at the intermediate and advanced levels. Directed by Catherine Cabeen in collaboration with the dancers. Tickets $12/10/6.

“The Vanek Trilogy” on stage at Middlebury College. Saturday, Dec. 1, 8-10 p.m., Hepburn Zoo Theater. A series of short plays by Vaclav Havel, first president of democratic Czechoslovakia and human rights activist, about a dissident having revealing encounters with former friends and colleagues co-opted into the Communist regime of the USSR in the ’70s.

Student theater work of Noah Berman (acting), Isabel Shill (acting) and Paula Bogutyn (directing). Tickets $4.

Sound Investment Jazz Ensemble at Middlebury College. Saturday, Dec. 1, 8-10 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts. Contemporary jazz compositions and some of the best music of the swing era. Free.

Kat Wright & the Indomitable Soul Band in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 p.m.-midnight, 51 Main. Live music.

Family visit

AMELIA AND GABRIEL Quesnel and their mother, Heather, visit with Santa Claus at the Middlebury Community House during the

Very Merry Middlebury celebration last year. Santa will visit various locations in Middlebury this year on Dec. 1, 8 and 15.

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Inspiration in Ripton.. Saturday, Dec. 1, 9-11 a.m., Robert Frost Trail. Andrea Kane leads this Green Mountain Club event for kids. Info: 877-6597 or dreakane@comcast.net.

Holiday bazaar in Bristol. Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., First Baptist Church. Lots of things to choose from for your Christmas shopping, including crafts, attic treasures, chocolates and more. Homemade soup and sandwiches available for lunch.

Winter holiday fair in Vergennes. Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Vergennes Union Elementary School. Twelfth annual event featuring over 60 vendors, jewelry, candles, wooden items, pottery, photographs and more. Admission: a non-perishable food item for an area food shelf.

Winter Farmers’ Market in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 1, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Mary Hogan Elementary School. Local produce, meats, cheese and eggs, baked goods, jams, prepared foods and crafts.

EBT and debit cards welcome. Info: 989-6012 or www.middleburyfarmersmarket.org.

A Very Merry Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 1, 9:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m., downtown Middlebury. Hot chocolate (25 cents) at Cannon Park all day, Santa arrives by firetruck at 9:45 and meets children at the Middlebury Community House 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free horse-drawn wagon rides 10 a.m.-noon, free gift wrapping of gifts purchased in Middlebury.

Info at www.bettermiddleburypartnership.org.

Festival of Wreaths in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Mary

Johnson Children’s Center holds its 25th annual festival/silent auction. Food, music and seasonal inspiration, with over 100 wreaths made by Addison County merchants and friends of the center. Free. Auction proceeds benefit the children of MJCC. Sheldon Museum Holiday Open House in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Henry Sheldon Museum. This year’s theme: “A Wooden Winter Wonderland,“ featuring Christmas ornaments by local woodcarver Peter Padua and a private collection of wooden items related to Vermont winter activities Also on view: two Grandma Moses prints and a selection of historic snow-themed photographs from the Sheldon archives. Activities, carols, electric train, cookies, holiday raffle. Continues on Dec. 2. Free to county residents; donations welcome. Info: 388-2117 or www.henrysheldonmuseum.org.

Community House holiday open house in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 1, 1:30-3 p.m., Middlebury Community House, Main Street.

The Middlebury Garden Club has decorated the Middlebury Community House for the holidays and invite all to come see. Refreshments will be served.

Holiday auction in Brandon. Saturday, Dec. 1, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Brandon Free Public Library.

The Friends of the Brandon Free Public Library’s annual holiday auction. Preview at 2:30 p.m., live auction at 3:30. Over 50 local patrons and artists

donate wreaths, door and wall decor, hand-crafted jewelry, artwork and treasures. Music, refreshments, door prizes.

“Footnote” screening at Middlebury College.

Saturday, Dec. 1, 3 and 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium.

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snow-themed photographs from the Sheldon archives. Activities, carols, electric train, cookies, holiday raffle. Free to county residents; donations welcome. Info: 388-2117 or www.henrysheldonmuseum.org.

Public skating in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 2, 2-3:30 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

“A Child’s Christmas in Wales” celebration in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 2, 4-6 p.m., at the home of Jane and Marshall Eddy. An afternoon of food and drink, Maiden Vermont singers, and a reading by Marshall Eddy of Dylan Thomas’ classic holiday story. Hosted by the Town Hall Theater events committee. Tickets $25, available at www. townhalltheater.org.

“Broadway Direct” revue in Vergennes. Sunday, Dec. 2, 4-7 p.m., Vergennes Opera House. VOH’s annual revue benefit show, featuring amazing Broadway and off-Broadway talents, hosted

by Vergennes resident and Broadway veteran Bill Carmichael. Tickets $25, $20 seniors and students, free for children 12 and under. Tickets available at the VOH and Classic Stitching or online at www.vergennesoperahouse.org.

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Little house in the woods

A WISP OF smoke rises out of the chimney of a Cornwall house after the county was covered with a blanket of snow.

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MONDAY

“Penguin Power!” youth story time in Shoreham. Monday, Dec. 3, 2:40-3:40 p.m., Platt Memorial Library. Kids are invited to join Abby for a story time about arctic animals and then make a penguin craft to take home. Info: 897-2647.

“Snow” youth story time in Shoreham. Monday, Dec. 3, 2:40-3:40 p.m., Platt Memorial Library.

Kids are invited to join Abby for a story time about snow, play a snow-themed game and make a snowman snack. Info: 897-2647.

Judy Collins in concert in Middlebury. Monday, Dec. 3, 8-10 p.m., Town Hall Theater. The legendary performer plays an intimate concert at the THT.

Tickets are $78.50 plus tax, available at the THT box office, www.townhalltheater.org or 382-9222.

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Public skating in Middlebury.

Tuesday, Dec. 4, 9-10:30 a.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Figure skating in Middlebury.

Tuesday, Dec. 4, 10:45 a.m.-noon, Memorial Sports Center.

Free “Tech Tuesday” workshop in Bristol.

Tuesday, Dec. 4, 4:30-5:15 p.m., Mount Abraham Union High School library. Grasping Gmail. Info:

453-2333, ext. 1100, or lmina@anesu.org.

Met Opera high-def broadcast in Middlebury.

Tuesday, Dec. 4, 7-9 p.m., Town Hall Theater.

Mozart’s “La Clemenza di Tito.” Tickets $24/10, available at the THT box office, 382-9222 or www. townhalltheater.org.

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May’s World Music & Movement class for kids in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Dec. 5, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Ilsley Library. May Poduschnik leads a fun and educational social learning

experience for young children and their caregivers. Drop in. Wednesdays through Dec. 12.

Adult stick & puck hockey in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Dec. 5, noon-1 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Youth media lab in Middlebury. Wednesday, Dec. 5, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Ilsley Library. Kids in grades 3 and up are invited to join library and MCTV staff to make movies and learn about technology using MCTV’s state-of-the-art media stations. Every Wednesday (except Nov. 21) through Dec. 12.

Space is limited; pre-register at the children’s desk or by emailing sarah.lawton@ilsleypubliclibrary. org.

“Rowing Against the Wind and Tide: The Journals and Letters of Anne Morrow Lindbergh” presentation in Middlebury. Wednesday, Dec. 5, 7-9 p.m., Ilsley Library. Author Reeve Lindbergh discusses collecting four decades of her mother’s previously unpublished diaries and letters, shedding light on her mother’s marriage to Charles Lindbergh and her take on world events.

A Vermont Humanities Council First Wednesday event. Info: 388-4095.

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Early Literacy Story Time in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. 6, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Ilsley Library. Join children’s librarian Sarah Lawton for stories, rhymes and songs that help young children develop early literacy skills. Drop in. Every Thursday( except Nov. 22) through Dec. 13.

Free “Try It! Thursday” workshop in Bristol.

Thursday, Dec. 6, 4:30-5:15 p.m., Mount Abraham Union High School library. Grasping Gmail. Info: 453-2333, ext. 1100, or lmina@anesu.org.

Twist O’ Wool Spinning Guild meeting in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. 6, 7-9 p.m., American Legion. Info: 453-5960.

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Patrick Lehman in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. 6, 8-10 p.m., 51 Main. Live music.

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Lunchtime public skating in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 7, noon-1 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center open house in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 7, 4:30-6:30 p.m., HPHRC, Porter Drive. Celebrating 20 years in its current location, HPHRC invites the public to a holiday tree decorating contest, outdoor fire, refreshments (including a hot cocoa bar) and caroling, culminating in lighting of the memory tree in the courtyard. Handmade memory ornaments welcome.

North Branch School gala in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 7, 5:30-10:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Annual gala auction and dinner dance fundraiser. Live auction, silent auction, catered dinner and dancing to Atlantic Crossing. Tickets available at the North Branch School: $20 adults, $10 students. Info: 388-3269 or www.northbranchschool.org.

Catherine Charnov and Cynthia Huard in concert at Middlebury College. Friday, Dec. 7, 8-9 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts. Charnov’s senior vocal recital, accompanied by Huard on piano.

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Stand-up comedy in Vergennes. Friday, Dec. 7, 8-10 p.m., Vergennes Opera House. Vermont’s funniest comedians, including Nathan Hartswick, Natalie Miller and Chad Cosby, perform. Bostonbased comedian Stephen Bjork headlines. Doors open at 7:30. Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Cash bar and snacks. Some content not appropriate for children. Info and tickets: 877-6737 or www.vergennesoperahouse.org.

Anthony Santor Group in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 7, 9 p.m.-midnight, 51 Main. Live music.

Character breakfast in Middlebury.

Saturday, Dec. 8, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Middlebury Inn. Two seatings (8:30 and 10 a.m.) for a kids’ pancake breakfast with Mrs. Claus, Christmas Mouse, Gingerbread Man, Snowman, Nutcracker and Elves. Tickets $8 adults, $5 kids 12 and under.

Info: www.bettermiddleburypartnership.org.

Christmas bazaar in Hancock. Saturday, Dec. 8, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Hancock Town Hall/Church, Route 100. Hosted by the Community Church of Hancock and Granville. Crafts, Christmas decor, like-new treasures, food table. Light luncheon served. Info: 767-9157.

Winter Farmers’ Market in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 8, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Mary Hogan Elementary School. Local produce, meats, cheese and eggs, baked goods, jams, prepared foods and crafts.

EBT and debit cards welcome. Info: 989-6012 or www.middleburyfarmersmarket.org.

St. Mary’s Christmas Shop in Middlebury.

Saturday, Dec. 8, 9:30-11:30 a.m., St. Mary’s Church basement. Christmas gifts provided at no charge to local low-income individuals and their immediate families. Offered by St. Mary’s Christian Service Committee.

A visit from Santa in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-noon, Maple Landmark Woodcraft, Exchange Street. Free.

Hot chocolate hut in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Cannon Park. Hot cocoa with all the fixings, 25 cents per cup.

Prize Bingo in Leicester. Saturday, Dec. 8, 1-3 p.m., Leicester Senior Center. Refreshments will be served. All are invited.

“The Polar Express” on screen in Middlebury.

Saturday, Dec. 8, 2-4 p.m., Town Hall Theater. On Christmas Eve a doubting boy boards a magical

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Holiday calendar Middlebury Hockey and Addison Central Teens co-sponsor a night of roller-rink-style ice skating. Skate rentals available. Adults $5, students $3. All ages and abilities welcome.

Vocal recital at Middlebury College. Saturday, Dec. 8, 8-10 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts.

Students of Carol Christensen, Susanne Peck and Beth Thompson cap off a semester of study with a recital of art songs and arias. Free. Info: www.middlebury.edu/arts or 443-3168.

Mogani in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 8, 9 p.m.midnight, 51 Main. Live music.

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train that’s headed to the North Pole. Shown on the THT’s big screen. Tickets $5, available at the THT box office, 382-9222 or www.townhalltheater.org.

Bluegrass Gospel Project in concert in Vergennes. Saturday, Dec. 8, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Vergennes Opera House. This back-porch supergroup plays music based in the American

bluegrass tradition while paying homage to the beautiful and inspirational message of gospel lyrics. Tickets $16 adults, $14 seniors and students, free for children younger than 9. Info and tickets: 877-6737 or www.vergennesoperahouse.org.

DJ Skate Night in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 8, 8-10 p.m., Memorial Sports Center. Friends of

SUNDAY

Met Opera high-def broadcast in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 9, 12:55-2:55 p.m., Town Hall Theater.

Verdi’s “Un Ballo in Maschera.”

Tickets $24/10, available at the THT box office, 382-9222 or www.townhalltheater.org.

Public skating in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 9, 2-3:30 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Lessons and Carols for Advent and Christmas at Middlebury College. Sunday, Dec. 9, 4 and 7 p.m., Mead Chapel. Modeled after the long-standing European tradition, this annual program includes Bible readings of Advent and Christmas and carols for choir, organ and congregation. Service preceded by performances on the chapel carillon. Free.

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Preschool story time in Shoreham. Monday, Dec. 10, 10:15-11:15 a.m., Platt Memorial Library. Join Robin to share stories and rhymes with a game or a craft. Info: 897-2647.

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Public skating in Middlebury.

Tuesday, Dec. 11, 9-10:30 a.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Figure skating in Middlebury.

Tuesday, Dec. 11, 10:45 a.m.-noon, Memorial Sports Center.

Free “Tech Tuesday” workshop in Bristol.

Tuesday, Dec. 11, 4:30-5:15 p.m., Mount Abraham Union High School library. Introduction to Google.

Info: 453-2333, ext. 1100, or lmina@anesu.org.

Free computer class in Orwell. Tuesday, Dec. 11, 7-9 p.m., Orwell Free Library. “Downloadable Books.” The Internet offers an endless variety of e-books and audiobooks. Come learn how they can be a useful and convenient part of your life.

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WEDNESDAY

May’s World Music & Movement class for kids in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Dec. 12, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Ilsley Library. May Poduschnik leads a fun and educational social learning experience for young children and their caregivers. Drop in. Wednesdays through Dec. 12.

Adult stick & puck hockey in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Dec. 12, noon-1 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Youth media lab in Middlebury. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Ilsley Library. Kids in grades 3 and up are invited to join library and MCTV staff to make movies and learn about technology using MCTV’s state-of-the-art media stations. Every Wednesday (except Nov. 21) through Dec. 12.

Space is limited; pre-register at the children’s desk or by emailing sarah.lawton@ilsleypubliclibrary. org.

Wednesday Night Tea and Talk Series in Bristol.

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Holiday calendar Wednesday, Dec. 12, 7-8 p.m., Mount Abraham Union High School library. Colleen Skeffington gives a health and wellness overview. If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired, come find out about some ways to improve your overall well-being. Info: 453-2333, ext. 1100, or lmina@ anesu.org.

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Infant lap-sit story time in Shoreham. Thursday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m.-noon, Platt Memorial Library.

For infants 0-3 and their caregivers.

Come share stories, finger plays, nursery rhymes and songs. Info: 897-2647.

Early Literacy Story Time in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. 13, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Ilsley Library. Join children’s librarian Sarah Lawton for stories, rhymes and songs that help young children develop early literacy skills. Drop in. Every Thursday( except Nov. 22) through Dec. 13.

Public skating in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Free “Try It! Thursday” workshop in Bristol.

Thursday, Dec. 13, 4:30-5:15 p.m., Mount Abraham Union High School library. Introduction to Google. Info: 453-2333, ext. 1100, or lmina@ anesu.org.

Hot chocolate hut in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. 13, 5-8 p.m., Cannon Park. Hot cocoa with all the fixings, 25 cents per cup.

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Lunchtime public skating in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 14, noon-1 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

“The Muppet Christmas Carol” screening in Vergennes. Friday, Dec. 14, 1:15 and 7 p.m., Vergennes Opera House. The magical Muppet version of Charles Dickens’ classic tale. Rated G. Free.

“Eat Up!” holiday music extravaganza in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 14, 7-9 p.m., Town Hall Theater. A lip-smacking musical treat by students ages 5-18 who have participated in the THT Kids, Improviso and Show Choir programs. Admission $10/$5 children 12 and under. Also on Dec. 15.

Tickets available at the THT box office, 382-9222 or www.townhalltheater.org.

Barika in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 14, 9 p.m.midnight, 51 Main. Live music.

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St. Mary’s Christmas Shop in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 15, 9:30-11:30 a.m., St. Mary’s Church basement. Christmas gifts provided at no charge to local low-income individuals and their immediate families. Offered by St. Mary’s Christian Service Committee.

Winter Farmers’ Market in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 15, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Mary Hogan Elementary School. Local produce, meats, cheese and eggs, baked goods, jams, prepared foods and crafts.

EBT and debit cards welcome. Info: 989-6012 or www.middleburyfarmersmarket.org.

A visit from Santa in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m.-noon, Danforth Pewter, Seymour St. Free.

Hot chocolate hut in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Cannon Park. Hot cocoa with all the fixings, 25 cents per cup.

Met Opera high-def broadcast in Middlebury.

Saturday, Dec. 15, 12:55-2:55 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Verdi’s “Aida.” Tickets $24/10, available at the THT box office, 382-9222 or www.townhalltheater.org.

Winterfest in New Haven. Saturday, Dec. 15, 5:30-8 p.m., New Haven Congregational Church and town green. Treats and hot drinks at the church at 5:30 p.m. Memorial Tree lighting at 6, with warm fire, marshmallow and chestnut roasting and horse-drawn sleigh rides throughout the evening. Santa arrives at the bandstand at 6:15.

At 7, handbell ringing and caroling at the church, with free refreshments to follow. All by donation.

Info: 453-5978.

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Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 15, 7-9 p.m., Town Hall Theater. A lip-smacking musical treat by students ages 5-18 who have participated in the THT Kids, Improviso and Show Choir programs.

Admission $10/$5 children 12 and under. Tickets available at the THT box office, 382-9222 or www. townhalltheater.org.

Willowell fundraiser dance party in Vergennes.

Saturday, Dec. 15, 7-11 p.m., Vergennes Opera House. Annual fundraiser for the Willowell Foundation. Silent auction, light local fare, beer and wine cash bar catered by Tourterelle, and highly danceable music from BandAnna. Admission $15 adults, $10 students and AmeriCorps members.

Taylor Smith in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 15, 9-11 p.m., 51 Main. Live music.

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Green Mountain Club hike or snowshoe in Weybridge/Addison.

Sunday, Dec. 16, meeting time and place TBA. Moderate, approximately 5 miles with a 960-foot elevation gain. Contact leader Chip Morgan for meeting time and place: 388-9868.

Breakfast buffet in Bristol. Sunday, Dec. 16, 7:30-10:30 a.m., Bristol American Legion. All-youcan-eat breakfast buffet offered by the Bristol American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Cost $8 per person. Third Sunday of the month.

Public skating in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 16, 2-3:30 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Live Nativity presentation and carol sing in Brandon. Sunday, Dec. 16, 6-8 p.m., Brandon Baptist Church. Food and refreshments served afterward. Info: 247-3339.

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TUESDAY Public skating in Middlebury.

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Chef ’s Holiday Favorite Roasted Butternut Squash Pie

by Starrin Ricupero, executive chef at 51 Main at the Bridge. Middlebury, VT You can use store bought pie crust for this recipe, I suggest Pillsbury Just Unroll Pie Crust. Peel & cut butternut squash in to 1” cubes, roast at 400 degrees until tender, about 30 min., then mash.

Pie Crust 1 ¼ cups all purpose flour plus extra for work surface ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 6 tablespoons (¾ stick) cold, unsalted butter, cut into small cubes ¼ cup chilled solid vegetable shortening, cut into pieces 2 tablespoons cold vodka 2 tablespoons cold water Butternut Squash Filling 2 cups mashed & pureed, roasted butternut squash 1 ¼ cup heavy cream ¼ cup packed light brown sugar ¼ Vt. maple syrup, grade B is best 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon salt 2 large eggs

1. Pie Crust: Using fork or fingers, rub flour, butter, shortening, sugar and salt together in a bowl until pea sized crumbles form. Sprinkle vodka and water over mixture. With rubber spatula, use folding motion to mix, pressing down on dough until it is slightly tacky and sticks together.

Form into a flat disk; wrap and chill for 1 hour.

2. Heat oven between 350 – 375 degrees. Using a rolling pin, on a well floured work surface, roll out dough to ¼ inch thickness. Transfer to a 9 inch pie pan, and trim excess dough from edges; crimp with a fork or your fingers.

3. Butternut filling: In a large bowl; whisk together all ingredients for pie filling until smooth. Pour filling into prepared pie crust; Bake until the middle jiggles slightly when pie pan is tapped, about 45 min. Let cool to room temperature before serving.

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Figure skating in Middlebury. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 10:45 a.m.-noon, Memorial Sports Center.

Free “Tech Tuesday” workshop in Bristol.

Tuesday, Dec. 18, 4:30-5:15 p.m., Mount Abraham Union High School library. Digital Photo Basics.

Info: 453-2333, ext. 1100, or lmina@anesu.org.

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Adult stick & puck hockey in Middlebury. Wednesday, Dec. 19, noon-1 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Duct Tape Design Studio for kids in Shoreham.

Wednesday, Dec. 19, 4-5 p.m., Platt Memorial Library. Kids can make cool holiday duct tape decorations or gifts: bows, bracelets, ornaments and more. Info: 897-2647.

Wednesday Night Tea and Talk Series in Bristol.

Wednesday, Dec. 19, 7-8:30 p.m., Mount Abraham Union High School library. Cat Camara presents “Kroka Expeditions: Vermont to Ecuador Semester Experience,” describing what it means to live with the land, not just pass over it. Info: 453-2333, ext.

1100, or lmina31@yahoo.com.

Blues jam in Middlebury. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 8-10 p.m., 51 Main. Dennis Willmott from Left Eye Jump will provide lead guitar, bass and drums if you need backup or take a break and let you play.

Bring your instrument and get ready to jam. Info: www.go51main.com.

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Public skating in Middlebury.

Thursday, Dec. 20, 9-10:30 a.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Free “Try It! Thursday” workshop in Bristol. Thursday, Dec. 20, 4:30-5:15 p.m., Mount Abraham Union High School library. Digital Photo Basics. Info: 453-2333, ext. 1100, or lmina@ anesu.org.

Lego Night in Shoreham. Thursday, Dec. 20, 5:30-7 p.m., Platt Memorial Library. See what you can make with the library’s amazing Lego collection, and enjoy a little friendly competition in the process.

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“Night Fires” in Middlebury.

Friday, Dec. 21, 8-10 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Annual winter solstice celebration put on by Theatre Group Ltd. Tickets $23 general admission, $20 seniors, $18 students, available at 382-9222, www.townhalltheater.org or at the THT box office. Also on Dec. 22 and 23.

Soule Monde in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 21, 9 p.m.-midnight, 51 Main. Live music.

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Middlebury Toy Drop Off Site It’s that time again. Coldwell Banker is proudly carrying on the traditon of its annual Toys For Tots campaign. every year, kids look forward to the promise of new toys for the holidays. and every year, many kids in our communities would be disappointed if it weren’t for this program and the generous help we receive from you, our friends and neighbors. our Coldwell Banker office is serving as a collection center again this year. So come by at your convenience with your donation of a new, unwrapped toy. If you are unable to come by, just give us a call and we will pick up the gift at your convenience. kids bring such joy to our lives. It’s nice to have a chance to bring some joy to theirs.

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Winter Farmers’ Market in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 22, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Mary Hogan Elementary School. Local produce, meats, cheese and eggs, baked goods, jams, prepared foods and crafts. EBT and debit cards welcome. Info: 989-6012 or www.middleburyfarmersmarket.org.

Hot chocolate hut in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Cannon Park. Hot cocoa with all the fixings, 25 cents per cup.

“Night Fires” in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 22, 4 and 8 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Annual winter solstice celebration put on by Theatre Group Ltd. Tickets $23 general admission, $20 seniors, $18 students, available at 382-9222, www.townhalltheater.org or at the THT box office. Also on Dec. 23.

Christmas ball in Vergennes. Saturday, Dec. 22, 7-10 p.m., Vergennes Opera House. Ninth annual event. Dancing to live music with Joe Levesque’s Big Band playing swing, standards, jazz and popular big band arrangement. Adults $10, children $5, family $30. Tickets at the door or at 349-5363.

Info: www.vergennesoperahouse.org.

DJ Skate Night in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 22, 8-10 p.m., Memorial Sports Center. Friends of Middlebury Hockey and Addison Central Teens co-sponsor a night of roller-rink-style ice skating.

Skate rentals available. Adults $5, students $3. All ages and abilities welcome.

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Annual “Messiah Sing” in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 23, 2-4 p.m., Middlebury Congregational Church. Annual open reading of Handel’s Messiah. Come sing favorite choruses or play in the orchestra. Directed by Jeff Rehbach.

Open to the public. Information: go.middlebury.edu/ messiah-sing.

Public skating in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 23, 2-3:30 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

“Night Fires” in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 23, 4-6 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Annual winter solstice celebration put on by Theatre Group Ltd. Tickets $23 general admission, $20 seniors, $18 students, available at 382-9222, www.townhalltheater.org or at the THT box office.

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Adult stick & puck hockey in Middlebury. Wednesday, Dec. 26, noon-1 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Public skating in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Dec. 26, 1:15-2:45 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Stick and puck hockey in Middlebury. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 3-4:30 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

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Stick and puck hockey in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. 27, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Memorial Sports Ctr. Public skating in Middlebury.

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Stick and puck hockey in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 28, 10:1511:45 a.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Public skating in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 28, noon-1:30 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

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Winter Farmers’ Market in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 29, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Mary Hogan Elementary School. Local produce, meats, cheese and eggs, baked goods, jams, prepared foods and crafts. EBT and debit cards welcome. Info: 989-6012 or www.middleburyfarmersmarket.org.

Public skating in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2:15-3:45 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

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Sunday, Dec. 30, 2-3:30 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

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Stick and puck hockey in Middlebury. Monday, Dec. 31, 10:3011:45 a.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Public skating in Middlebury. Monday, Dec. 31, noon-1:30 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Fireworks in Middlebury. Monday, Dec. 31, 7:30-8 p.m., old American Legion, Creek Road. Annual New Year’s Eve fireworks display, followed by free public skating at the Memorial Sports Center. Made possible by the American Legion.

Free public skating in Middlebury. Monday, Dec. 31, 8-9:30 p.m., Memorial Sports Center. Annual New Year’s Eve free event, sponsored by the Middlebury Rec Department.

New Year’s Eve party in Middlebury. Monday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., Town Hall Theater. Dance in the New Year with popular local band The Horse Traders, with vocalist Deb Brisson and Rick Marshall, Jon Rooney, Pete Ryan and John Wallace. Bar and food available. Tickets $15, available at the THT box office, 382-9222 or www.townhalltheater.org.

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Seniors need our support during the holiday season ADDISON COUNTY — With so many older adults living alone and in poverty, some Chittenden, Grand Isle, Franklin, Addison and Lamoille county seniors will undoubtedly be struggling to make ends meet this holiday season. That’s why the area Home Instead Senior Care office has partnered with retailers and community organizations to make sure isolated seniors receive gifts and companionship through the Be a Santa to a Senior program.

“Seniors faced with medical bills and the high cost of living can find they have little left at the end of the year,” said Patrice Thabault, owner of the Home Instead Senior Care office in South Burlington. “That’s not the only issue, though.

Personal needs may become magnified for so many living alone with no one to share their problems.”

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 9 percent of U.S. seniors 65 and older are living in poverty and 27 percent are widowed.

With the support of CVAA, PACE Vermont, Visiting Nurses Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties, Lamoille Home Health and Hospice, Out and About Adult Day Services, Cathedral Square, and St. Josephs Residential Care HM, Porter Health and Rehabilitation, Starr Farm, Birchwood and Whitcomb Woods, area retailers, volunteers and members of the community, the local Home Instead Senior Care office will collect and distribute gifts

to seniors who might otherwise spend the holiday alone.

The Be a Santa to a Senior program will kick off November 19th and run through December 12th. Christmas trees, which will go up at the CVAA, Kinney Drugs, Big Lots, Rosie’s Restaurant, PT360, Dealer.com, GE Healthcare, Orchard Veterinary, People’s United, Danaher Attig Plante PLC, and The Arbors at Shelburne, will feature ornaments with the first names of the seniors and their respective gift requests.

Holiday shoppers are asked to pick up an ornament off special Be a Santa to a Senior Christmas trees, buy items on the list and return them unwrapped to the store, along with the ornament attached. The Home Instead Senior Care office will then enlist the volunteer help of its staff, senior-care business associates, non-profit workers and others to collect, wrap and distribute the gifts.

“Be a Santa to a Senior is another way to say ‘thank you’ to the many seniors who have made such important contributions to our community throughout the years,” Thabault said. “Helping a needy older adult can bring fulfillment to the giver as well as the receiver – it does make a difference,” she added.

For more information, call 802-860-4663 or visit www.beasantatoasenior.com.

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The best things in life aren’t things. Give gifts that don’t require shelf space.

Try a gift certificate for a sporting event, movie, play, or concert, or make a charitable donation in someone’s name.

Think durable! Consider how long an item will last before you make a purchase. Often, a cheaper item will wear out long before its more durable equivalent.

Have the Holidays cluttered up your home? Donate your unwanted household items to a local charity or to the District’s Reuse It or Lose It Program.

It’s easy to do and can help make a difference in someone’s life.

Still need more stuff? If you’re heading to the store, try bringing your own shopping bag. You’ll save disposable bags from being discarded, and as a bonus they won’t accumulate in your closet. This tip works in any store, and some stores reward you for doing it.

New Year’s fun? For a low-impact party, put a lid on disposable silverware, dishware, and tablecloths. Use the durable stuff that you can wash and keep around. Cloth napkins add a touch of class to your holiday bash.

Always look for items with recycled content.

Make gifts. Everyone appreciates a home-cooked meal or baked goodies.

Remember, when the holidays are over... Recyclable items include wrapping paper (except foil, mylar and bows), cardboard boxes, Christmas cards, and Christmas trees (through our Merry Mulch program). Check our website for places that collect and reuse packing peanuts and bubble wrap.

Call us at 388-2333 for more information on how to reduce, reuse and recycle, or visit www.AddisonCountyRecycles.org.

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Holiday Traditions Perhaps the most special quality of holiday season is that it means something a little different for everyone. Whether you celebrate the holidays with a religious community, or with family, or perhaps alone with a favorite recipe or book, traditions and memories form which help track the years gone by.

This year we have asked our readers to contribute some of their holiday traditions or special memories, so that we can share them on these pages and explore some of the ways people celebrate the holidays. Some are happy, some silly, some heart-warming, some somber, but all are special in some way. We hope that by sharing some of these memories and traditions we can help you treasure your own family traditions and notice what makes the holiday season special for you and your loved ones at home.

This is my favorite family tradition. Our extended family gets together for a potluck meal. We do not exchange gifts. Instead we all bring cash.

This can be in any amount you are comfortable with, and nobody knows how much you give. It is all put into a covered container. We then pick a name out of the hat, and the winner gets to donate it to the charity of their choice. It has always gone to a local charity, and it exemplifies what Christmas is all about.

-The Fricker family

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My tradition began when I was a child and it has carried along to my children, now young adults. Each year we wake up on Christmas morning and we go through stockings. However, the gift opening waits until after breakfast has been eaten. Breakfast on Christmas morning is a huge affair, lots of brunch food with a ham of course.

-Kylie Our family has two holiday traditions that stand out in my mind. The first is that since everyone is stressed and tired from shopping, cooking and cleaning, we all order Chinese food at my grandparents’ house and relax while we finish last minute wrapping on Christmas Eve. On Christmas day, after the presents, visitors and food, we have a big family poker game.

The Christmas poker game has been going on for more than 50 years and always goes into the wee hours of the morning.

-The Osborne family

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We have a family tradition that goes from quiet to crazy in about 2 hours. My family and friends join up at the Middlebury United Methodist Church for the Christmas Eve Service. It is the only time we are together as a family in the church, and I must say it is a wonderful thing! The service ends with everyone making a giant circle around the sanctuary with candles. Two candles are lit and the light is passed around the church until everyone is holding their lit candle. And, we are singing Silent Night.

It really is very moving. We say our hellos and goodbyes to familiar faces and head out to my mother’s house.

More people join us there, and we enjoy snacks and maybe a little wine and beer. This is when things start to slide down to crazy town.

My family is well known for the tradition of calling folks on Christmas Eve night. We are respectful enough to call in order of known bedtimes; some of our friends go to bed as early as 8 p.m., they get the first calls.

The calls go like this: “Hello, what is your favorite Christmas song?”

Once we get the answer, everyone pulls up a kazoo, (yes, kazoo) and we play the requested song. After we are done we all wish them Merry Christmas, hang up and move on to the next victim — I mean lucky person. We were stumped once when a good friend of mine’s son requested ‘Dominick the Donkey,’ but as luck would have it, one person in our group knew the song well enough to give it a go.

It is a fun tradition for us… and who knows who we will call this year.

-The Sargents

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Every Christmas Eve for close to 20 years now, I’ve made up a cinnamon Christmas bread, braided in the shape of a wreath, and let it rise in a cool place (or the fridge) overnight. I pop it in the oven when we get up on Christmas morning and it bakes while we’re opening presents. When it comes out of the oven, I drizzle it with a sugar glaze and we spend the rest of the morning drinking coffee and relaxing around the tree.

-Jessie

Cutting down the Christmas tree each holiday season has always been a favorite holiday tradition — more so when the girls were younger, but even just getting the tree at a local Christmas tree location recalls those earlier days.

Among our favorite trips was going out to Red Sled Tree Farm in Shoreham. We would sometimes remember to go early enough to tag trees before the season was upon us, picking the biggest and fullest tree our house with its 8-foot ceiling could manage.

The model train was in the barn; the walks through the rows of trees were manageable — even when we ventured to the lower lot across Rt. 73. But I think it was the setting itself — rural Vermont at its most traditional and finest — that set the scene so well. The excitement was palatable as we walked down the rows of trees, circling each one in an exercise to see if the tree fit the size and shape we were looking for, but also the right spirit.

We’d make the pick, drop down on the ground in the snow with the hand saw, and cut it as low as we could, dragging it back through the snow with multiple hands to help (if it wasn’t too cold by then), then stop for a while to watch the train, talk a spell before we got the wrapped tree and hoisted it up on the car roof to take home.

Throughout the years, we’d go to different area tree farms, but no matter where we went, the tree was almost always too big. So we’d trim the base and top the highest sprigs on the deck of the house before hauling it inside and putting it up in its traditional space. It never truly seemed like the holiday season until the tree was up, but once it was there — and we’d get all the decorations on — it was a countdown each morning until Christmas day.

-Angelo For as long as I can remember, my sisters and I have joined our Mom at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church for the Christmas Eve pageant. As children we would join in the pageant, dressing up as sheep, angels, stars, or, on a couple of lucky years, as one of the Three Kings or the Star of Wonder. My sister was even Mary one year, and got to ride down the church aisle on a live donkey.

The congregation sings all the common Christmas hymns, as the children act out the Christmas story on the stage.

I admit I am not a frequent church-goer, but I do cherish the annual trip to St. Stephen’s for this special event. Even as an adult I love to go and watch as the children experience the Christmas story first hand, with festive costumes and live animals to share the joy.

-The Lynn Ladies

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Every year on Christmas Eve my family always piled in the living room to watch Christmas movies in our PJs. My significant other and I have begun this tradition again with our daughter, except we added hot cocoa and family cuddling — while we can, before our daughter grows too old (and too cool) for that!

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Deck the halls

Middlebury Garden Club members decorate the Middlebury Community House for the holidays last year. The club is once again decorating the downtown architectural gem, both for the enjoyment of guests at the many parties that are being held there as well as for the garden club’s holiday open house on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. In the top left photo, Lynne Boie, with assistance from Maggie Rocca, hangs the kissing ball; top right photo, Peggy Cox, left, and Martha Hill work on fresh arrangements; bottom photo, Krissa Bolton, left, and Nancy Merolle, hold a holiday arrangement.

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Homemade and Homegrown What better time than the holidays to enhance our favorite recipes with the finest ingredients produced right here in Addison County! Thanks to a few of our local producers for

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DIRECTIONS: Beat eggs. Add milk and honey and mix well.

Add dry ingredients to wet and stir.

Heat and oil a griddle or frying pan. Pour about 1/2 C. of batter for each pancake. When bubbles appear, flip pancake and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

Serve with maple syrup or homemade applesauce.

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Whisk hot milk mixture slowly into the eggs. Pour mixture into saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes, or until thick. Do not allow mixture to boil. Strain to remove cloves, and let cool for about an hour.

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Homemade and Homegrown

What better time than the holidays to enhance our favorite recipes with the finest ingredients produced right here in Addison County! Thanks to a few of our local producers for

sharing their favorite recipes with our readers this holiday season. Whatever’s cooking, making the local choice means choosing quality ingredients and quality-of-life.

Butternut Squash Soup

Makes 6 servings • Prep Time: 25 minutes • Cook Time: 25 minutes INGREDIENTS: 3 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup chopped onion 1 (2-pound) butternut squash, peeled, halved, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 medium green apple, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks 1/3 cup orange juice 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg 1 can (14 ounces) chicken or vegetable broth 3/4 cup heavy cream DIRECTIONS: 1. Melt butter over medium-low heat in a large saucepan. Add onion and cook, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes or until slightly softened. Add squash and apple. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Stir in orange juice, ground ginger, nutmeg, and broth. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes or until squash and apple are tender. Cool slightly.

2. Using an electric mixer, carefully mix until smooth - mixture is hot, so avoid splashing yourself. Stir in heavy cream. Heat through but do not boil.

Maple Shortbread Cookies INGREDIENTS: 1 cup butter, softened ½ cup maple syrup 2 cups flour ¼ tsp salt optional: whole pecans DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350. Beat butter and syrup together with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Stir the flour and salt together in a separate bowl, gradually mix into the syrup mixture until just incorporated. Form the mixture into walnut-sized balls, flatten gently on a baking sheet.

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Last year the afternoon of the ‘Messiah Sing’ was blanketed in fresh new snow, increasing the cozy feeling inside the Congregational Church in Middlebury.

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Annual ‘Messiah Sing’ looking for singers, instrumentalists Since its inception in the 1980s, the Middlebury Congregational Church hosts the area’s annual “Messiah Sing” that attracts hundreds of singers and players from throughout Addison County, central and northern Vermont, and the Champlain valley area each year. This year’s reading continues the tradition of featuring soloists drawn from communities throughout Vermont. Jeff Rehbach, director of the Middlebury College Community Chorus, leads the reading of this famous work by George Frederic Handel for choir and orchestra.

Singers, instrumentalists and all who enjoy music are warmly welcomed to sing and play.

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Come join friends and neighbors for a joyous afternoon of community music-making at the Middlebury Congregational Church, beginning at 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 23. A $5 contribution ($10/family) is requested at the door.

Chorus scores and orchestra parts (for strings, oboe/flute, bassoon, and trumpets in C) are provided, as we read many of the finest choruses from this beloved oratorio. If you have your own copy of the Messiah, please bring it along. If you plan to play in the orchestra, please bring a music stand and arrive ten minutes early. For more information, email rehbach@middlebury.edu or leave a message at 989-7355.

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Turn west at firehouse (Sperry Rd.) off Rte 30 Cornwall, 1/2 mile. Open daily dawn till dusk

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The Little City is in the holiday spirit DEC. 1 - 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Vergennes Holiday Stroll, see Pages 26 and 27 for schedule of events.

Holiday Wreaths!

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Hand-crafted Balsam Wreaths, variety of sizes, plain or decorated.

Choice of ribbon color.

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DEC. 2 - 4:00 PM Broadway Direct at Vergennes Opera House hosted by Bill Carmichael to benefit Friends of the Vergennes Opera House. Classic Broadway tunes and holiday songs. Admission: $25, Seniors/Students - $20 Children under 12- free. www.vergennesoperahouse.org DEC. 8 - 10:00 - 2:00 Christmas Cookie & Craft Sale at Champlain Valley Christian Reformed Church. Dutch pastries, Fancy cookies & treats. Candy by the pound. Enjoy hot cider & festive atmosphere while you shop, choose & package your favorites.

DEC. 8 - 7:00 PM Otter Creek Choral Society Concert at Vergennes Congregational Church performing the Christmas portion of Handel’s “Messiah”

Open 7 days, 10am–5pm

2360 Route 7 South • Midd., VT • (802) 388-1917

Visit Vergennes during the holidays and reap the benefits of Vergennes Rotary’s two Holiday Decorating Contests: one for Main Street businesses and one for area residents. Judging will be December 21st. Info: 877-2134

Qts. $15!

We still have all grades & sizes in stock!

Syrup on Tap Fill your own container & save!

Fresh Balsam!

Trees, Wreaths & Garland

Look for our Wreaths & Trees at Greg’s Meat Market Friday – Sunday afternoons!

We stock USPS flat rate boxes, come fill your own box with our homemade maple products.

Call 802-897-2448 or visit us at vermonttradewinds.com Great Maple Stocking Stuffers!

Help supply the Community Food Shelf Bixby Library 33 Green Street

Daily Chocolate 7 Green Street

The Clock Shop 33 Green Street

Everywear Boutique 233 Main Street

Century 21 Jack Assoc.

- The Lynn Jackson Group 86 Main Street

Gaines Insurance Agency, Inc. 154 Monkton Road

Classic Couture 63 Main Street Classic Stitching 185 Main Street

Maple Candy

Maple Cream

Maple Walnuts

Open everyday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Route 74, Shoreham, VT (Located 6 miles west of Rt 30 or 1½ miles east of Rt 22A)

Landmark Financial Services 86 Main Street Linda’s Apparel & Gifts 175 Main Street The Men’s Corner at Linda’s 179 Main Street Tapestry Midwifery 20 Armory Lane Vergennes Laundry (Bakery) 247 Main Street Vergennes Wine & Beverage 211 Main Street (donate food & be entered to win one of two $50 Gift Certificates)

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The Little City of Vergennes will be in full holiday spirit at the annual Holiday Stroll, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 1. Participants will enjoy a festive collection of activities ranging from a breakfast with Santa Claus at the VUHS cafeteria to the annual Winter Craft Fair at Vergennes Elementary school, to a stroll down Main St. ringing bells and singing songs with Santa and his elves.

Musical guests Maiden Vermont, Jon Gailmor, Chris Sabick, the Champlain Brass Quartet and Dickens Carolers will fill the day with music while stories and lessons will be read throughout the day to help spread the holiday message of togetherness and joy.

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Many businesses around Vergennes will be hosting donation boxes for the Community Food Shelf, where gifts of non-perishable food items would be accepted at any of those participating locations.

Finish the day’s celebrations with the Lighting of City Park and the Memory Tree with Mayor Daniels, along with a caroling session and the Addison County Gospel Choir to send everyone home with a cheery spirit.

Holiday Stroll Schedule of events:

Wine makes great gifts!

Huge Selection of Beer • Wine & More!

Full Deli Too!

7:30 -10:00 Breakfast with Santa at VUHS Cafeteria - Adults $6, Kids under 10 is $4, under 3 Free.

Come and eat breakfast with Santa and make a craft in his workshop!

Sponsored by VUHS students and Friends of Music. Info: 759-2922 9:00 - 2:00 Open House, Bake Sale and Crafts at Armory Lane Senior Housing. Proceeds from sales

go to the Resident Fund. Come and visit this Energy Star, Green Building at 50 Armory Lane.

9:00 - 3:30 12th Annual Winter Holiday Craft Fair at Vergennes Union Elementary School Admission: canned goods and non- perishables for the local food shelf

Convenient Bottle Redemption

6¢ Tuesdays!

9:30 - 5:30 “Spot the Candy Cane” - Visit shops to play; find a candy cane and receive a discount

coupon *Help supply the Community Food Shelf - drop off non-perishable items

in merchant’s food shelf boxes

Get 6¢ back on all redeemable bottles (Open ‘til 7 p.m.)

15 Main St., Vergennes (across from Denecker Service)

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877-6768

Open Daily 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

10:00 - 2:00 Bixby Library Open House and Annual Silent Auction of Holiday Baskets donated by local

businesses and patrons (Bidding ends at 1:45 - winning bids announced at 2pm)

bring items / donations to hang on the “Mitten & Sock” tree!

(See Schedule, Page 27)

The Black Sheep Bistro Casual Atmosphere • Exceptional Value • Great Food Drop by s for or call u gift mailed tes! certifica

SOME OF OUR FLAVORS Pork Scaloppini with Chanterelle Mushroom Gravy Seared Duck Breast with Demi Glace Gastrique Apple Wood smoked Bacon & Brie Suffed Chicken Breast, Balsamic Cream Roasted Haddock, Thai green Curry & Coconut Sauce & Toasted Almonds

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November 23 through December 24, 2012

253 Main Street • Vergennes, VT • 877-9991 Open Seven Nights 5:00 - 8:30

Holiday Guide, A special section of The Addison Independent, Thursday, November 22, 2012 — PAGE 27

Schedule… (Continued from Page 26) Make & Take Crafts for Kids - St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (Park St.) donations appreciated 10:30

Ring in the Holiday Stroll by joining Santa and his elves strolling from the Vergennes Opera House to the Bixby Library - bring bells to ring and a voice to sing!

10:30 - 5:00 Grab Bag at Creative Space Gallery Purchase over $20 & receive FREE artist’s handmade gift!

10:45

Santa Claus reads “Twas the Night Before Christmas” at the Bixby Library

11:00 - 12:00 Jon Gailmor, a VT singer / songwriter at Bixby Library - great family event- FREE 11:00 - 12:00 “Reminiscing with Father Time” at the Clock Shop - 33 Green Street - Listen or share

memories, photos, objects, etc. of Christmases past or Days of Old (conversation style).

Enjoy mulled cider and cookies.

12:30 - 1:00 Bixby Library - delectable light Holiday refreshments offered by Vergennes Community Forum 1:00 - 1:30 Maiden Vermont, ensemble a cappella group at Bixby Library - FREE

Gingerbread cookie decorating for children of all ages by Northlands Job Corps Academy

1:00 - 2:00 Chris Sabick playing acoustic guitar at Creative Space Gallery 2:00 - 4:30 Visit a Winter Wonderland at Vergennes Opera House - a community effort! Bake sale to

benefit Little City Players theater group; Hot cocoa offered by Northlands Job Corps Academy

Make ornaments at Santa’s Workshop for the “Children’s Holiday Tree” which will be on display at Jackman Fuels for the month of December Mrs. Claus reads stories Bake Sale by Little City Players

2:00 - 3:00 Champlain Brass Quintet at the Vergennes Opera House

3:30 - 4:00 Victory Baptist Church Choir at Vergennes Opera House

2:00 - 3:00 Dickens Carolers (Little City Players) in front of businesses on Main Street 2:00 - 4:00 Make & Take Christmas Cards at Vergennes Opera House

- free for all ages by the Vergennes Masonic Lodge

for women and children

2:30 - 4:30 Children Visit with Santa in a Winter Wonderland at Vergennes Opera House (VOH)

- suggested donation of $5 per family to defray VOH heating cost. Enjoy: 5x7 child’s picture

with Santa taken by The Custom Image (Ralph Muzzy & Elaine Eldridge)

Pictures are compliments of Kinney Drugs!

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4:45

S D Ireland lighted Holiday Mixer Truck in City Park

5:00

Lighting of City Park & Memory Tree with Mayor Daniels - caroling by Addison County Gospel Choir - do join in!

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Jewelry • Wallets • Lotions • Candles • Mittens • Scarves Gloves • Socks • Handbags and LOTS more!

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Great Selection of Children’s Clothes!

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877-6600

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Join in November and our gift to you will be no joining fee - a savings of $49.95-69.95!

Bristol Health and Fitness • 14 School St., Bristol, VT 453-5205 • edgevtwellness.com

Carolyn Ashby, left, a holiday reveler, Alison Parker, Cynthia Kling and Robert Fuller were among the many attendees of Bristol’s Chocolate Walk last year. This year’s Chocolate Walk will take place Friday, Dec. 7.

Bristol is gearing-up for the holidays BRISTOL — A full month of holiday activities and celebrations in Bristol offer many opportunities to visit one of Addison County’s most quaint villages.

The excitement will start Dec.1, with several traditional Cool Yule events. Crafts sales and holiday bazaars will be the watchword this first weekend in December.

Downtown Bristol will see a yummy holiday tradition continued on Friday, Dec. 7, when the fifth annual Chocolate Walk is held from 5 to 8

p.m. Businesses will be open late and will offer a complimentary chocolate treat to customers.

Follow the map (available in the stores) so you don’t miss any chocolate opportunities. It’s free.

Also look for a touch of holiday cheer on Friday, Dec. 7, at Bristol Financial Services’ annual holiday open house. It will be held at their 36 Main St. offices from 5 to 7 p.m.

The Big Man himself — Santa Claus — will (See Bristol, Page 29)

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SOME OF OUR FLAVORS Baby Arugula and Smoked Salmon Salad Ancho Pepper Braised Duck Empanadas Coriander Seared Haddock Maple Brined Grilled Pork Loin VT Venison and Chorizo Meatloaf Bistro Steak au Poivre

00 you spend in gift certificate s, get a $25 g ift certificate for free!

November 23 through December 24, 2012

The Bobcat Burger Vermont Beef Main Street • Bristol, VT • 453-3311

Thursday - Saturday 4:00 - 9:30 • Sunday - Wednesday 4:00 - 9:00

Holiday Guide, A special section of The Addison Independent, Thursday, November 22, 2012 — PAGE 29

Shop Bristol First!

Shawna Sherwin, Bonita Bedard and Mary McGuire enjoy the extended retail hours during last year’s Chocolate Walk. Shops remain open until 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7, during this year’s event.

Bristol (Continued from Page 28) make an appearance in Bristol on Saturday, Dec. 8 during an event called ‘Pictures with Santa’ from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Little Babycakes Boutique. Photos cost $5 each.

Swing in the holiday on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 8 to 10 p.m at Holley Hall with L.C. Jazz and the Bristol Recreation Department.

Dance the night away or just enjoy the music.

On Sunday Dec. 9 at 3 p.m. join Catherine Ott and the Middlebury Wind Ensemble for an

afternoon concert at Holley Hall.

Join in on Friday, Dec. 14 for Community Christmas Caroling, sponsored by the Bristol Recreation Department at 6 p.m. Meet in front of Holley Hall and plan to walk around the community singing joyful holiday tunes. An adult must accompany all children under 10.

Santa Claus will appear again in Bristol on Saturday, Dec. 15, at three seatings (8:30, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.) during a ‘Breakfast with Santa’ (See Community, Page 30)

For All Your Holiday Party Needs

Save Time! Save Gas! Shop locally in beautiful, friendly downtown Bristol.

Almost Home Market 453-5775 Mouth-watering deli sandwiches, prepared foods-to-go, soups & salads, decadent desserts, wine, Vermont products, coffee, teas & espresso drinks, kitchen and home accessories, holiday catering headquarters!

Antiques at 27 Main 453-5500 A new, group antique shop carrying a diverse mix of antique, vintage and eclectic items that make unique gifts.

Art on Main 453-4032 Choose a gift made by hand, made by your neighbors. Discover a wonderful variety of Vermont craft and art, practical and fanciful, for all ages and every budget in our non-profit cooperative. Celebrating 10 years.

Better Planet Books, Toys & Hobbies 453-7990 Complete bookstore, special orders welcome.

Addison County’s new toy store – creative and educational fun for all ages. Hobby headquarters and great gifts. Addison County’s Boy Scout headquarters. Open 7 days a week.

Kegs • Bubbly • Mixers • Ice • Snacks LARGE Beer & Wine Selection GREAT DEALS ON WINE BY THE CASE! SPECIAL ORDERS – Only 12% Above Cost!

MIX AND MATCH CASES – 15% OFF

Wine makes great gifts Wine Bottle Gift Bags Gift Certificates Available Open Monday - Saturday 9am - 7pm • Sunday 10am-4pm Redemption Closes 1 Hour Prior

21 Prince Lane • Bristol • 453-3990

Bristol Bakery & Café 453-3280 Celebrate the season with a full breakfast until noon, or enjoy “from scratch” morning pastries, bagels and specialty breads. We have a full service espresso bar, awesome dessert pastries, large sandwiches, soups and salads.

Brunch is all day Sunday!

Enchanted Closet 453-3167 Whether you are playing in the snow or

dressing up for a Holiday party...we have everything you need to outfit your entire family this season! Come see our selection of gifts for the special people on your shopping list. Gift certificates also available!

Green Mountain Shoe & Apparel 453-6337 Carhartt, Woolrich, Merrell, Keen, Sanita, LaCrosse, Red Wing, Muck, Arborwear, Chippewa, Smartwool, Darn Tough, Ugg. Kimball Office Services 453-3105 Custom and regular calendars, shipping, office supplies, color printing, glossy photo printing kiosk.

Little Babycakes Boutique 349-0646 Clothing, accessories and gifts for newborn to 4T. Made in Vermont items, new and slightly used. Stop in on Saturdays for our weekly activities for you and your tot.

Scentsations Flowers and Gifts 453-6622 Selection of fresh, silk and dried flowers plus felted hats, jewelry, indoor plants, quilts, wreaths and kissing balls.

Selvage Yard Reclamation Crafts 453-3167 Your new eco-conscious clothing store at 22 Main Street, inside The Enchanted Closet.

Specializing year round in custom clothing repair, unique holiday folk art banners and other nifty, thrifty crafts. Incoming inventory of upcycled winter wear: reusable hand warmers, sweater mittens, neck gaiters, infiniTee scarves, and more.

Cool Yule events happening the entire month of December!

• Check out www.discoverbristolvt.com for dates and times of Cool Yule events.

• Don’t miss the famous Chocolate Walk in downtown Bristol on Friday, December 7 from 5 to 8 pm.

• Buy and Give Bristol Bucks!

The Bristol gift certificate redeemable at 40 Bristol businesses!

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Community (Continued from Page 29) Community Christmas Caroling. Meet at the event at Holley Hall. There will be live music, bandstand on the town green at 5 p.m. to carriage rides, caroling, crafts for kids, and, begin the walk around the village caroling. of course, Santa, ready to hear all about your If you’ve still got any energy left after Christmas wish lists. Admission is $5 each; Christmas, rev up to ring in the New Year on proceeds will benefit the Bristol Recreation Monday, Dec. 31, with the sixth annual Bristol Scholarship Fund. Tickets are available in Best Night. This community New Year’s Eve advance at the town recreation office in Holley celebration from 5 to 11 p.m. will include Hall or at the door. many talented local On Sunday evening, performers appearing Dec. 16, the Inn at at three downtown Baldwin Creek and venues: Holley Hall, Mary’s Restaurant will The Walkover Gallery host its generous 30th and the Bristol Baptist annual Community Church. Typically the Holiday Benefit Dinner evening includes face beginning at 11:30 a.m. It painting and activities will feature a Traditional for the kids.

Christmas dinner offered Tickets for $8 can especially for seniors and be purchased at local low-income families, a merchants before Dec. visit from Santa Claus, 25. Tickets are $10 at the and wonderful live door. entertainment to bring In addition to the holiday magic to life. these many holiday Donations for this dinner celebrations, there are are gratefully accepted, many ongoing seasonal The Window of Vermont Honeybut it is free for Addison Lights in Bristol offers a warm, soft events to keep on County residents. Call glow during the holiday season. your calendar as well.

Mary’s Restaurant at 453Each Friday evening 2432 for more details. The Inn at Baldwin Creek in December there will be a Peace vigil on and Mary’s Restaurant will also feature several the corner of West Street and North Street other special events such as cooking classes for anyone to join. Musical performances and featured menus throughout the month of at Recycled Reading are also scheduled for December, including the annual spectacular Friday evenings on December 14, 21, and 28 Christmas Eve Buffet at Mary’s Restaurant. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 23, everyone is invited to come With that, you should be ready for a terrific take part in the Bristol Christian Fellowship’s 2013.

Bristol Recreation Department — Your Santa Connection!

You want to send something other than flowers this year.

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Sat., Dec. 15th at Holley Hall Three seatings: 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30 Tickets on Sale now at Bristol Recreation Deptartment.

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Themed Gift Baskets • Arrangements • Cut Flowers • Gift Baskets can be shipped nationwide!

Carriage rides, Arts & Crafts, Live Music 11 Liberty Street, Bristol

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Having reached an agreement with Santa’s North Pole Headquarters, we’ve arranged for Santa to call local childen.

Register on-line at www.bristolrec.org by Dec. 10!

To Swing in the Holidays!

L.C. Jazz Band Sat., Dec. 8, 8-10 pm at Holley Hall

Midd Winds Holiday Concert Sun., Dec. 9, 3 pm at Holley Hall Community Caroling Fri., Dec. 14, 6 pm. Join us in front of Holley Hall.

All are welcome. Children under 10 must be accompanied by and adult.

Bristol Recreation Department • Holley Hall 453-5885 • www.bristolrec.org • bristolrec@gmavt.net

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453-7700 www.JustBecauseFlowerShop.net

Recycled Reading of Vermont Used Books, CDs, DVDs, Games & Puzzles New Books at Used Prices, New Holiday CDs

Your Local Source for Musical Instruments & Supplies DOWNTOWN MUSIC SERIES ON FRIDAY EVENINGS Mon-Thur 10-6, Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6, Sun 11-3

Daily Chocolate!

Open 7 Days a Week in December 25A Main Street, Bristol • 453-5982

Holiday Guide, A special section of The Addison Independent, Thursday, November 22, 2012 — PAGE 31

Agatha Hopkins, 3, communes with Iris, one of three sheep owned by the Zollman family, that participated in the Brandon Baptist Church Live Nativity last year. Roughly 50 folks braved 12-degree temperatures for the annual outdoor event.

Brandon is full of events in December

Catch the magic!

BRANDON — The holidays are always a busy time in Brandon and this year is no exception. Take your pick of shopping events, concerts, fundraisers and tree lightings to set the mod this holiday season!

Nov. 25 — Memory Tree Lighting in Central Park: Catch the magic of the season at 3:30 p.m. with singing from OVUHS Chorale and the Brandon Festival Singers. At 4 p.m. the Memory Tree is lit for the season.

Nov. 25 — Otter Valley Union High School Turkey Trot: OV’s Class of 2013 will host the second annual Turkey Trot at 1 p.m., registration at noon. The Turkey Trot is a 5k run through the trails behind Otter Valley.

Registration fees are by donation only, with a suggested donation of $10. All proceeds will benefit OV’s senior class in financing their Senior Ball, graduation, and Project Grad. Prizes for first, second and third place runners in the children’s (under 18 years old) and adult’s (over 18 years old) categories.

Refreshments will be provided. Please contact Meredith McCartney (Project Graduation Faculty Advisor) at 247-6833 for more information.

Dec. 2 — Brandon Library Holiday Auction:

Join the Friends of the Brandon Free Public Library for their annual holiday auction. Over 50 local patrons and artists donate holiday wreaths, decor, artwork and treasures for the event. Music, refreshments and door prizes.

Preview at 2:30 p.m. Auction at 3:30 p.m.

Dec. 4 — Wine Tasting in The Café Provence Private Dining Room with Foley Wine Group and G.Housen. See www.cafeprovencevt.com for details or call 802-247-9997.

Dec. 5 (Wed.) & Dec. 20 (Thurs.) — Moonlight Madness: A time for shopping local. Enjoy sales, discounts and specials.

Stroll through downtown and drive to the outskirts. Enjoy the sights and sounds and visit with friends and neighbors. There will be over 23 vendors in The Brandon Town Hall upstairs and downstairs on Dec. 5 and 11 vendors downstairs only on Dec. 20 from 4- 8 p.m. both nights. Although there is no heat in the upstairs part of the hall, vendors are ready and willing to warm up your holidays with their special deals. Downstairs, which has heat and new bathrooms, lobby and meeting room, will also be alive with vendors and the holiday spirit. It is a time to catch a scrumptious bite to eat or warm up with something warm to drink.

(See Brandon, Page 32)

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Sheldon Museum presents

A ‘Wooden Winter Wonderland’ MIDDLEBURY — This holiday season the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History is pleased to present Wooden Winter Wonderland, an exhibit featuring Christmas ornaments by local woodcarver Peter Padua, and a private collection of wooden items related to Vermont winter activities along with the Sheldon’s annual train exhibit. In 1985, Middlebury resident Peter Padua carved a Christmas tree ornament for each of his three children and their families, starting a tradition that has lasted for 27 years. The Sheldon is highlighting a selection of these delightful ornaments. The private collection of winter recreation artifacts includes a pair of W.H. Ketchum snowshoes, a 1930s travis sled, a pair of “goon” skis, and a ca. 1920 croquet set (learn about snow croquet in the exhibit). Antique wooden toys from the Sheldon’s collection are also on view.

To enhance the winter scene, a Grandma Moses print and a portrait of the artist is featured along with a selection of snowthemed photographs from the Sheldon’s archives. The historic 1829 Judd-Harris House is decorated for the holidays.

What has become an annual holiday tradition in Middlebury, the Midd-Vermont Train Club’s elaborate electric train layout is sure to delight all ages. Over the years, the assemblage has grown and now stands three levels high, with two tracks running Lionel O gauge trains and the upper track running HO trains. The backdrop of the green mountains painted by local artist Gayl Braisted adds atmosphere. The exhibit and trains open on December 1 and run through January 12, 2013.

On Saturday, December 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, December 2, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. the community is invited to the Sheldon Museum’s annual Holiday Open House.

The Judd-Harris House is decked with beautiful floral arrangements enhanced with natural botanical designs by members of the Middlebury Garden Club in keeping

Harry and Daisy Cushman with sleigh, ca. 1885-1890, Sheldon Museum collection.

with the period of the historic house. Carols played on the Sheldon’s 1831 piano, a craft activity, Christmas cookies, a holiday raffle and of course the trains will all add to the festive event.

Admission to the Holiday Open House is

Alpaca farm open house set Nov. 24-25 BRANDON — Maple View Farm Alpacas llamas, guanacos and vicunas. All of the alpachosts its 11th annual holiday open house on as at Maple View Farm are Huacaya, a “teddy Nov. 24 and 25 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. where bear-like” alpaca with dense, crimpy fiber. visitors can learn about these gentle, intelligent Alpaca fiber has remarkable softness, finefiber animals. ness, warmth and strength. It Farm owners Ed and Debbie The Brattons comes in an extraordinary vaBratton said, “We are very excited recently opened riety of 22 natural colors, rangto be participating in the Holiday ing from pure white to fawns, a newly built Farm Open House again this year. browns, gray and true jet black.

We have some folks who look for- fiber mill and The alpaca has developed more ward to the open house and re- studio on the thermal capacity in its fiber than turn each year while also meeting farm so visitors almost any other animal, making many new people. It’s fun!” will also be able it a natural insulator and without The Brattons recently opened a to tour the mill the lanolin found in many othnewly built fiber mill and studio er fibers. It is also naturally hyon the farm so visitors will also and learn how poallergenic. Many people who be able to tour the mill and learn fiber is turned are sensitive to wool find that how fiber is turned into yarn and into yarn and they can wear alpaca without other products. The mill processes other products. the itching or irritation they feel fiber into high-quality batts, rovfrom wool because alpaca fiber ing, yarn and felt. is smoother.

Maple View Farm Alpacas, located at 185 For more information, visit the website at Adams Road, one mile off Route 7 north of www.mapleviewfarmalpacas.com or FaceBrandon, is home to a growing herd of 32 al- book at Maple View Farm Alpacas and Verpacas, including 7 “crias” or baby alpacas born mont Fiber Mill & Studio. Contact mvfalpacthis year. The alpaca is a member of the South as@earthlink.net or 802-247-5412 for more American Camelid family, which also includes information.

by donation. The Henry Sheldon Museum is located at 1 Park Street in downtown Middlebury across from the Ilsley Library.

Holiday Museum hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.5 p.m. and Sundays December 2, 9 and 16, 12-4 p.m. Research Center hours: Thurs. and

Fri. 1-5 p.m and by appointment. Regular admission to the Museum is $5 Adults; $3 Youth (6-18); $4.50 Seniors; $12 Family.

For more information, call the Henry Sheldon Museum, 388-2117 or visit www. henrysheldonmuseum.org.

Brandon (Continued from Page 31) And last but not least, it is a time to support your neighbors and keep it local. Specials begin at 4 p.m. and downtown Brandon shops stay open until 9 p.m. (with some exceptions).

Dec. 8 — Brandon Farmer’s Market Annual Holiday Fair at Neshobe School: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lots of vendors will attend. Look for maple syrup, honey, baked goods, hand knit items in wool, mohair, and alpaca, goat milk soap, canned goods, wooden toys, dried flowers, aprons, jams and jellies, jewelry, holiday decor and more. Contact Wendy Cijka at 273-2655 or cijka4@gmail.com Dec. 9 — Brandon Festival Singers: This annual tradition features the music of Gene Childers at the Brandon Congregational Church at 3 p.m. The season would not feel the same without this performance. Free will offering.

Dec. 9 & 16 — Decorate A Gingerbread House at The Inside Scoop: Participants use selections from The Inside Scoop’s extensive candy choices to create their own masterpieces to bring home. Two sessions each day: Dec. 9

at 2 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at 1 or 3 p.m.

Call 247-6600 or email: janet@brandon.org to register.

Dec. 13 — Christmas Decorating Contest: Sponsored by the Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce. Judges will be on the streets on Thursday, Dec. 13, starting at 5 p.m. There will be four categories judged: * Residential Traditional * Residential Whimsical (to include blowups) * Civic * Commercial Anyone can call in their own place or someone else’s and the Judges will be at liberty to nominate their favorite picks also.

Contact the Chamber at 802-247-6401 or by email at: info@brandon.org.

Dec. 16 — Live Nativity, Brandon Baptist Church: 6 p.m. on the church steps. All are welcome, refreshments will be served after the program.

Dec. 20 — Moonlight Madness Part II: See Dec. 5 for all the details.

Holiday Guide, A special section of The Addison Independent, Thursday, November 22, 2012 — PAGE 33

Holiday spirit

BRIDGE SCHOOL STUDENTS Abby Young, left, Max Alberts and Declan Anderson perform as little woodland creatures in the school’s annual holiday show last year in Middlebury.

Independent file photo/ Trent Campbell

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Catholic churches to help provide gifts for giving The spirit of giving will be celebrated this Mary’s Parish Hall will be transformed into year at three Catholic churches in Addison The Christmas Shop, where low-income County in an effort the culminates with the families can come to collect holiday gifts St. Mary’s Christmas Shop in Middlebury. for members of their family. Clothing sets Each year the Christian as well as toys are provided Service Committee at St. for children, and adults may Mary’s Church coordinates this The giving choose clothing or household holiday service to help provide trees are items for themselves. There is simple gifts for low-income adorned with no charge for these gifts. families of Addison County.

According to long-time event Giving trees are set up in tickets listing coordinator Helen Haerle, The the Parish Hall in St. Mary’s needed gifts Christmas Shop assisted 598 church in Middlebury as well for children as individuals during last year’s as St. Peter’s church in Bristol “We are expecting well as adults. campaign. and St. Ambrose church in similar numbers again this Vergennes. The trees are Parishioners year,” Haerle says, “although adorned with tickets listing from the the numbers have been rising needed gifts for children as churches, as steadily for the past few years, well as adults. Parishioners so we may have even more.” from the churches, as well as well as other Haerle says that being a other community members are community part of this annual event has invited to choose a ticket and members are helped her and other members supply the listed gift to the invited to of the parish at St. Mary’s Christmas Shop. remember the spirit of giving Many local businesses also choose a ticket at Christmas and gives her help support this program, and supply the confidence when she sees how including the Bobcat Café in listed gift to many folks extend themselves Bristol, which will be hosting a to try to help out. the Christmas benefit dinner for the cause on “Most of the gifts are Nov. 28, Green Moutain Shoe Shop. generously provided by and Apparel, Ben Franklin, members of the parishes of National Bank of Middlebury, Addison St. Mary’s, St. Ambrose, and St. Peter’s,” County Home Health and Hospice, and Haerle says. “People are very considerate Toys for Tots. and try to help those people facing On Saturday, Dec. 8, and Saturday, difficult times in our community during Dec. 15, between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. St. Christmas.”

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