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Holiday Guide

Calendar of events Gift Ideas Recipes Features on Bristol • Vergennes Brandon • Middlebury A publication of the Addison Independent • Nov. 28, 2013

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Holiday Guide 2013 ’Tis the season to embrace a smile and holiday cheer. Enjoy family, enjoy friends. Enjoy cool weather and our cozy local community.

With recipes to share from local manufacturers, producers and restaurants, a full calendar of ongoing events throughout the county, and many great gift ideas, we hope this guide can add to your seasonal spirit! ~ Happy Holidays from all of us at the Addy Indy.

Festival of Wreaths....................................... 3A Bristol through the holidays.......................5-7A Brandon at its seasonal best.......................8-9A Vergennes holiday festivities................. 10-11A Middlebury as a holiday destination......12-13A Very Merry Middlebury calendar of events.................................. 16A Calendar of local events from Thanksgiving through New Year’s.........1-7B Holiday trees and wreaths............................. 8B Recipes from our kitchen to yours.........10-14B

Fly Over to the Sheldon Museum’s Shop for Classic & Clever Gifts this Holiday Season!

Pictured here Gary Starr’s Carved Wooden Bird Ornaments.

• Vermont Marble Pieces • Vermont History Books & Maps • Local Vermont Crafts • Holiday & Greeting Cards and Postcards

Sheldon Museum Shop One Park Street Middlebury • 388-2117 Open Tue.-Sat. 10-5 and Sundays in December, 12-4 www.HenrySheldonMuseum.org

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THIS YEAR’S FESTIVAL of Wreaths, an annual benefit for the Mary Johnson Children’s Center in Middlebury, is set for Dec. 7 at the Town Hall Theater.

Independent file photo/Trent Campbell

Annual Festival of Wreaths to be held at the THT, Dec. 7 MIDDLEBURY — Mary Johnson Children’s Center presents the 21st annual Festival of Wreaths, in Middlebury’s beautiful Town Hall Theater on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. The festival, featuring food, music and seasonal inspiration, will have on view over 100 beautiful wreaths showcasing the amazing talents of Addison County merchants, businesses and friends of the center.

The Festival of Wreaths is one of the most loved and well-attended holiday events in Addison County and serves as the official start of

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the holiday season. Visitors will experience a wonderland of creativity and generosity as they bid for their favorite wreaths in the silent auction of decorated wreaths or they can simply enjoy their time visiting with neighbors and friends. There is a suggested donation at the door.

The Festival of Wreaths is a benefit for the children of Addison County served by Mary Johnson Children’s Center in Middlebury and the Middlebury Cooperative Nursery School in East Middlebury.

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Bristol embraces the holidays with many seasonal events BRISTOL — Bristol will be bustling with a full month of holiday activities and celebrations through December, offering great excuses to visit one of Addison County’s most quaint villages.

Crafts sales and holiday bazaars will be the watchword the first weekend in December as Bristol’s Cool Yule events begin.

A yummy holiday tradition will continue on Friday, Dec. 6, with the sixth annual Chocolate Walk, held from 5 to 8 p.m. Businesses will be open late and will offer a complimentary chocolate treat to customers that come in to visit.

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

While you’re in town stop in at Holley Hall for the Midd Winds Holiday Concert on Friday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. Enjoy the music as 40 members from mostly Addison County draw from a classical wind ensemble and concert band repertoire to provide music of the season to help inspire your holiday mood. Admission by donation to the Midd Winds Music Fund.

This year the Bristol Recreation Department is sponsoring a Memorial Tree on the Town Green that will be lit on this first Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

If you would like to purchase a memory tree bulb as a symbol of loved ones present or past

the cost is $5.00 per bulb. The deadline to order tree bulbs is December 2. You can purchase bulbs at area merchants, the Town Clerk’s office and Bristol Recreation Department office or you can mail your names and payment to Bristol Recreation Dept. P.O. Box 249 Bristol, VT 05443.

Mr. Claus himself invites you to dine with him at the ‘Breakfast with Santa’ event on Saturday, December 14 at Holley Hall. In addition to pancakes, sausage and hot and cold beverages, families will enjoy carriage rides, arts and crafts projects, live music and, of course, visits with Santa!

There will be three seatings for breakfast, the first at 8:30, second at 9:30 and third at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $5, on sale now at the Bristol Recreation office.

Following his breakfast event, Santa Claus will be making phone calls to local children to talk about holiday wishes and spread his jolly cheer. To schedule a phone call from Santa, please complete a registration form on the Bristol Recreation website by December 10.

Santa makes his calls on Wednesday Dec. 18 and Thursday Dec. 19 between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Priority will be given to calling younger (See Bristol, Page 6A)

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Starksboro meeting house to hold lessons and carols

BUDDY THE ELF poses with Santa Claus during last year’s Breakfast with Santa. This year’s breakfast event will take place on Saturday, Dec. 14, at Holley Hall.

Bristol (Continued from Page 5A) children first.

On Sunday evening, Dec. 15, the Inn at Baldwin Creek and Mary’s Restaurant will host its generous 31th annual Community Holiday Benefit Dinner beginning at 11:30 a.m. It will feature a Traditional Christmas dinner offered especially for seniors and low-income families, a visit from Santa Claus, and wonderful live entertainment to bring the holiday magic to life. Donations for this dinner are gratefully accepted, but it is free for Addison County residents. Call Mary’s Restaurant at 453-2432 for more details.

Warm up your pipes and join in on Friday, Dec. 20 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.

If you’ve still got any energy left after Christmas, rev up to ring in the New Year on Tuesday, Dec. 31, with the seventh annual Bristol Best Night. This community New Year’s Eve celebration begins at 4:00 p.m. and includes many talented local performers appearing at three downtown venues: Holley Hall, The Walkover Gallery and the Bristol Baptist Church. Featuring face painting, live music, food and activities for the kids, this is a great opportunity to welcome the New Year with the whole community.

Tickets for $8 can be purchased at local merchants before Dec. 25 or are available for $10 at the door.

With that, you should be ready to welcome in 2014!

STARKSBORO, Vt. — The Enjoy the spirit of the annual Christmas Candlelight The sanctuary season in this historic service at the historic will be lit with building, singing favorite Starksboro Village Meeting many candles hymns, and the Christmas House will be held on Sunday, and the 1884 gathering afterwards with December 22, at 7:30 p.m. The mirrored oil lamp Christmas cookies and hot Rev. John Burbank will lead a cider. Everyone is welcome. chandelier. program of lessons and carols.

Please join us. The building The sanctuary will be lit with is on Route 116 in Starksboro many candles and the 1884 mirrored oil lamp village. Parking is available to the rear, in chandelier. This non-denominational service the town center parking area, or at the First has been held for nearly 50 years and is a Baptist Church, where the memory tree Christmas tradition for many area residents. program will begin at 7:00 pm.

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I want to thank all of these businesses and people who helped make this expansion happen: EACH STAFF MEMBER of BRISTOL BEVERAGE!!...Plus Scott Wade, Salamander Construction, East View Electrical Services, Calvin Tierney, Tom Steady Refrigeration Services, Steve Bright Painting, Jason Cousino, Countryside Carpet and Paint, Martin’s Hardware.

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Brandon will help you get into the holiday spirit

Brandon’s vibrant and artistic character comes alive during the holidays and is a perfect venue for finding local gifts, enjoying a special meal, or stealing away to a quaint country inn.

Here are a few upcoming events to include in your holiday calendar.

Sunday Dec. 1: Brandon’s Memory Tree will be lit at 3:30 p.m. in Brandon’s Central Park. The Otter Valley Union High School Chorale and Brandon’s Festival Singers will usher in the season with festive song.

Following the singing, a prayer will be offered and the Memory Tree will be lit for the season. For more information or to purchase a memory bulb, contact the Chamber at 802-247-6401.

Wednesday, Dec. 4, and Thursday, Dec. 19: Brandon’s Moonlight Madness. Are you looking for unique gifts, one-of-a-kind items, and great deals? This popular event brings friends and neighbors together as people pour into town bringing holiday cheer and spirits. Most shops stay open until 9 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 8, and Sunday, Dec. 15: 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.

Call 802-247-6600 or email janet@brandon. org to register.

Sunday, Dec. 8: Annual holiday auction at the Brandon Free Public Library. Over 50 local patrons and artists donate holiday wreaths, decor, artwork and treasures for the event. Music, refreshments and door prizes.

The preview is at 3 p.m.; the auction starts at 3:30.

Saturday, Dec. 14: Farmers’ Market Holiday Fair at Neshobe School from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Look for maple syrup, honey, baked goods, hand-knit items, soap, canned goods, wooden toys, dried flowers, aprons, jams and jellies, jewelry, holiday decor and more.

Sunday, Dec. 15: The Brandon Festival Singers, featuring the music of Gene Childers, at the Brandon Congregational Church at 3 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 21: Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Compass Music & Arts Center in Brandon. Breakfast served from 9-11 a.m. Stick around to create a holiday bird feeder ornament from 10-11 a.m. and then listen to readings from the Charlie Brown Holiday Series.

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VERGENNES

Holiday Stroll VERGENNES — The Little City of Vergennes will be in full holiday spirit this season at the annual Holiday Stroll, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7, as well as other themed days of holiday cheer.

Participants will enjoy a festive collection of activities ranging from a breakfast with Santa Claus at the Vergennes Union High School cafeteria to the 13th annual Winter Craft Fair at Vergennes Union Elementary School, to a stroll down Main Street ringing bells and singing songs with Santa and his elves.

Musical guests Maiden Vermont, Jon Gailmor, the Champlain Brass Quintet 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.

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

The day’s celebrations wind up with the Lighting of City Park and the Memory Tree with Mayor Benton, along with a caroling session and the Addison County Gospel Choir to send everyone home with a cheery spirit. For more information on the Holiday Stroll call the Addison County Chamber of Commerce at 802-388-7951, ext. 1.

Vergennes Holiday Stroll schedule of events: 7:30-10 a.m. Breakfast with Santa at VUHS Cafeteria.

Adults $6, kids under 10 $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 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 13th Annual Winter Holiday Craft Fair at Vergennes Union Elementary School. Admission: canned goods and non-perishables for the local food shelf.

9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. “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.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bixby Library Open House and Annual Silent Auction of Holiday Baskets (featuring handmade items) donated by local businesses and patrons (bidding ends at 1:45 p.m. Winning bids announced at 2 p.m.). Bring items to hang on the Mitten & Sock Tree.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rotary Bake Sale in front of Bixby Library.

10:30 a.m. 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 a.m.-5 p.m. “Art Lights Up Vergennes” decorative lanterns and Holiday Art & Gifts Show at Creative Space Gallery.

10:45 a.m. Santa Claus reads “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” at the Bixby Library.

11 a.m.-noon Jon Gailmor, Vermont singer/songwriter at

Bixby Library. Great family event — FREE. 11 a.m.-noon “Reminiscing with Father Time” at the Clock Shop, 33 Green St. Listen or share memories, photos, objects, etc., of Christmases past or Days of Old (conversation style). Enjoy cider and cookies.

12:30-1 p.m. Delectable light holiday refreshments at Bixby Library. Offered by Vergennes Community Forum.

1-1:30 p.m. Maiden Vermont, women’s a cappella group at Bixby Library — FREE. 1-2 p.m. Champlain Brass Quintet at Vergennes Opera House.

1-4:30 p.m. 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 Center.

2-3 p.m. Dickens Carolers (Little City Players) in front of businesses on Main Street.

2-4 p.m. Make & take Christmas cards at Vergennes Opera House — free for all ages. Offered by the Vergennes Masonic Lodge.

2:30-4:30 p.m.

Children’s visit with Santa in a Winter Wonderland at Vergennes Opera House (VOH). Suggested donation of $5 per family to defray VOH heating costs.

Enjoy 5-by-7 child’s picture with Santa taken by The Custom Image (Ralph Muzzy & Elaine Eldridge) Pictures are compliments of Kinney Drugs.

• Gingerbread cookie decorating for children of all ages by Northlands Job Corps Center • Make ornaments at Santa’s Workshop for the “Children’s Holiday Tree” which will be displayed in the window of a Main St. business during the month of December • Mrs. Claus reads stories • Bake sale by Little City Players 3:30-4 p.m. Victory Baptist Church Photo by Ralph Muzzy Choir at Vergennes Opera House.

4:45 p.m. S.D. Ireland lighted Holiday Mixer Truck in City Park.

5 p.m. Lighting of City Park & Memory Tree with Mayor Bill Benton. Caroling by Addison County Gospel Choir — do join in!

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Now through Dec. 17 Rotary Holiday Raffle (15 Prizes!). Tickets $10 — only 150 tickets will be sold. Proceeds will benefit needy area families. Purchase tickets at Classic Stitching or from any Rotarian. Drawing Dec. 17. Info: 877-2134 Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. Broadway Direct at Vergennes Opera House by Bill Carmichael & New York City friends to benefit Friends of VOH. Classic Broadway tunes/holiday songs. Admission: $20, students/children $5. vergennesoperahouse.org Dec. 8, 8-10 a.m. Breakfast by Knights of Columbus at St. Peter’s Parish Hall. Under 60, $8; over 60, $ 7; 6-12, $6; immediate family, $27.

Dec. 14, 5-6:30 p.m. Chicken & biscuit dinner at Vergennes Methodist Church, $8 per per-

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Dec. 12, 4-7 p.m. Ladies Night. Fill out your wish list while enjoying refreshments at participating Main Street businesses.

Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Christmas cookie & craft sale at Champlain Valley Christian Reformed Church. Dutch pastries, fancy cookies & treats. Candy by the pound. Enjoy hot cider and a festive atmosphere while you shop.

Dec. 21 Shop 4 Mom Day — All Vergennes businesses!

During the Holidays Visit Vergennes 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 Dec. 21. Info: 877-2134 Listen to carols played daily on the United Methodist Church Carillon.

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