Tuesday Tunes: Chicken Fat Injection
2025-12-02 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Chicken Fat Injection is a Vermont band made up of some of the finest players in the region. With over 300 shows behind them, the group communication and groove is transcendent, bordering on ‘one mind’.

CFI’s choice of – and approach to – material is unique. Believing that playing sets that cross genres is not only refreshing and unexpected for an audience, the band remains fresh on each gig; CFI is dedicated to exploring the common languages of Funk, Soul, Jazz, Blues, Country, Reggae and Rock – in real time. It’s all CFI – and it’s all Groovy.
As a quartet, CFI is: George Petit on guitars and vocals, John Rivers on electric bass, Geza Carr on drumset and Mike Hartigan on keyboards…upon occasion, when the party permits, we expand to an nonet, adding up to a full five-piece horn section that includes Jake Whitesell (tenor), Rob DeBruyn (tenor), Avery Cooper (alto/bari), Conor Young (tpt/flug) and Nate Reit (t’bone).

After School Cafe
2025-12-03 03:30 - 05:00 (America/New_York) | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
We’re proud to partner with Hannah’s House for an after-school café—a safe, welcoming space where high school students can unwind, work on projects, connect with peers, and enjoy tea and snacks from Red Hen and other local establishments.
STARTING OCTOBER 14th
3:30-5:30pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Fresh Catch Thursday
2025-12-04 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Every Thursday starting at 4pm we host Nor’Easter Catering for a raw bar pop-up. Come on down and enjoy the freshest oysters you can get your hands on, and a variety of weekly specials that often include lobster rolls, shrimp cocktails, tuna poke bowls, blue crab quesadillas, and more!

Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings!
2025-12-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
It’s Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings Children’s Books! Friday mornings from 10am – 11am.
Caregivers and their little ones are invited to explore shapes in a whole new way, and develop those fine motor skills; all while having some creative fun!
Activities will include painting with balloons, creating shapes with different materials, and color matching.
Begins Friday, Nov. 7th and goes for 6 weeks.
Ages: 18mo – 4yrs.
Price: $85 (all six classes) Drop-in Price: $15/per class

Family Fridays!
2025-12-05 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Kick off the weekend with Family Fridays! From 4:30–6:00 pm.
Adults can unwind during cocktail hour while kids enjoy fun, creative activities in the Red Room. Seasonal crafts provided by Inkling Bookstore!
A little something for everyone to start the weekend right. Simple snacks for children will be provided. Ages 3 +

Climb It For Climate: The Homegrown Adventure
2025-12-05 16:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Sugarbush Resort, 102 Forest Drive Warren, VT 05674, Warren, 05674
Staycations, microadventures, homegrown challenges… what does it mean to find adventure in your own backyard? In a time of uncertainty, and with clear climate consequences to far-flung adventures, how do we find joy and create memories in the place we call home?
Join Friends of the Mad River, the Mad River Valley Backcountry Coalition, and Sugarbush, with sponsorship from Protect Our Winters (POW) in an exploration of Homegrown Adventure. Come hear stories from outdoor enthusiasts and expert shredders on how they pursue their passion without traveling to the ends of the earth. And, if you’re game, share your own adventures in an Open Mic storytelling component of the evening. You’ll also have a chance to connect with other backcountry enthusiasts, as we work to identify goals and actions that let us pursue our passion while also taking action on the climate crisis.
Pizza and salad available during apres. Beverages available for purchase.

Climb It for Climate
2025-12-05 16:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Join Friends of the Mad River, the Mad River Valley Backcountry Coalition and Sugarbush for an evening of outdoor adventure and meaningful conversation.We’ll kick things off with a moonlit skin up Lincoln Peak before gathering for dinner, drinks and meaningful conversation and storytelling around winter adventures. Schedule4:30 – 6PM – Uphill Tour6:30PM –Apres (pizza and salad courtesy of MRVBC) plus beverages for purchase7:00–8:30 PM –Storytelling and Open Mic sessionCome for the trek, stay for the conversation, and leave ready for winter.

Common Ground Mad River Valley
2025-12-05 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
So much collaboration is already happening in the Valley!
On December 5th, we’re hosting Common Ground Mad River Valley, a gathering that highlights the good taking place across MRV and helps more locals connect, collaborate, and get involved.
The evening will feature your friends, the projects they’ve been leading, and where they could use a hand. This year, we’re featuring
o Andrea Henderson co-chair of the Fayston Conservation Commission and board member of the Friends of the Number Nine Schoolhouse.
o Pete Colgan Executive Secretary and Treasurer of the Mad River Rotary Club
o Marci Lutsky from Everybody Wins! She also fosters community through food, creating spaces where people can learn, gather, and connect.
After our panelists’ portion, we’ll open it up for conversation so neighbors can swap ideas, connect, and find new ways to support each other.
And yes, in true Bee fashion, there’ll be locally catered food and plenty of good energy.
We’d love for you to join us and to bring anyone in your circle who might want to be part of it. Please feel free to share this email and RSVP at the link below. We will also be providing on-site childcare for those who need it.
PS: If your organization or someone you know is hosting activities this winter, drop us a line at hello@shock.ngo so we can help spread the word on the Bee app. Hope to see you there!

VT North Ladies Night
2025-12-05 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Vermont North Ski Shop, 48 Sugarbush Access Rd, Warren, VT
Welcoming ALL ladies to the annual Ladies Night at VT North Ski Shop
This annual event is a great way to get together, re-connect with your ski people and check out some great deals too!
Door prizes, bubbles and nibbles, and enter to win a pair of Hestra heated mittens.

Dinner with Kekla Magoon at Inklings Children’s Books!
2025-12-05 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join acclaimed Vermont author, Kekla Magoon, for a reading from her New York Times bestselling book, “The Secret Library.” Following the reading, Kekla will answer questions from children. She’ll also share her insight into the writing process – all while enjoying delicious food!
Kekla is a recipient of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, four Coretta Scott King Honors, two Walter Award Honors, and an NAACP Image Award, in addition to being a finalist for the National Book Award!
The event is FREE.
Please RSVP at inklingschildrensbooks@gmail.com
Purchase a copy of “The Secret Library” in advance, using the event link!
Date: December 5th, 6pm – 7pm
Location: Inklings Children’s Books

Feel the Wheel Pottery Workshop
2025-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Blockhouse Studio, 5031 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Here’s your chance to try your hand at the potter’s wheel! This workshop will be offered the last Friday of every month (most months).
This is a one time, two hour introduction to learn the basics of wheel throwing.
You will be guided from a ball of clay to your first bowl or cup. Using a simple to understand process, you will learn the foundational techniques needed to enjoy this meditative and somewhat magical craft. Most students will successfully throw at least 2 pots which will be fired and finished by us, ready to pick up in approximately 3 weeks.
If you throw more than 2 that you would like to keep we can finish them as well for $15/pot (first 2 are included). Shipping is available for additional fees.

Middle school musical ‘Mean Girls, Jr.’ hits the stage Dec. 5 & 7
2025-12-05 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Harwood Union High School, 458 VT RTE 100, Moretown, VT, 05660, United States
The one-act musical comedy is appropriate for all ages. It tells the story made popular by the 2004 “Mean Girls” film, in which the lead character Cady Heron is the new girl at North Shore High School in Chicago. It follows her as she makes her way toward fitting in and finding friends and navigating the popular and controlling Regina George “Queen Bee.”
The production will be presented at Harwood Union Middle/High School with performances on Friday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 7, at 1 p.m. (No show on Dec. 6 given the River of Light parade in Waterbury).
Admission will be by donation at the door. A bake sale will follow the shows with proceeds supporting the middle school theater program.

Handel’s Messiah – Vermont Philharmonic
2025-12-05 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Barre Opera House, 6 N Main St #4, Barre, Vermont, 05641, United States
Hallelujah! As Vermont enters the season of cold and darkness, Handel’s beloved Messiah brings warmth, light and joy. Conducted by Lisa Jablow, the Vermont Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus will present two uplifting performances to put everyone in the holiday spirit, on Friday, December 5 at 7:30 pm in St Augustine Church in Montpelier, and Sunday, December 7 at 2:00 pm in the Barre Opera House.
The Vermont Philharmonic performances will present the entire first part of Messiah, with arias and choral numbers that contemplate the idea of a messiah, foretell the coming, and hail the arrival. The concert concludes with the beloved “Hallelujah” chorus from Part II, and six numbers from Part III celebrating redemption.
The outstanding soloists are familiar to Vermonters. They include Colleen Flynn Campbell, soprano, Nessa Rabin, mezzo-soprano, Connor Trombly, tenor, and Erik Kronke, bass. Mary Jane Austin is the assistant choral director
Celebrating its 67th Season, the Vermont Philharmonic is composed of professional and talented amateur musicians from throughout Vermont. It is Vermont’s oldest community orchestra, founded in 1959 by Jon Borowicz, emeritus professor of music at Norwich University. Since 1993, the Philharmonic’s home base has been the Barre Opera House. Lou Kosma has been the Music Director of the Philharmonic since 1999.
Tickets are available online at vermontphilharmonic.com or at the door.

Kids Ski Free Week
2025-12-06 00:00 - 2025-12-12 23:59 (America/New_York)
Make memories without breaking the bank. From Saturday, 12/6 through Friday 12/12, kids 12 and under ski and ride for free at Sugarbush. Whether your little ones are just starting out or already shredding, this is the perfect time to plan your mountain escape. With plenty of terrain for every level and tons of family-friendly amenities, it’s the ultimate early-season family ski trip.

Kids Ski Free Week
2025-12-06 00:00 - 2025-12-12 23:59 (America/New_York)
Make memories without breaking the bank. From Saturday, 12/6 through Friday 12/12, kids 12 and under ski and ride for free at Sugarbush. Whether your little ones are just starting out or already shredding, this is the perfect time to plan your mountain escape. With plenty of terrain for every level and tons of family-friendly amenities, it’s the ultimate early-season family ski trip.GET MY TICKETS

Kids Ski Free Week
2025-12-06 00:00 - 2025-12-13 23:59 (America/New_York)
Make memories without breaking the bank. From Saturday, 12/6 through Friday, 12/13, kids 12 and under ski and ride for free at Sugarbush. Whether your little ones are just starting out or already shredding, this is the perfect time to plan your mountain escape. With plenty of terrain for every level and tons of family-friendly amenities, it’s the ultimate early-season family ski trip.

Opening Day of the 2025/2026 Ski Season
2025-12-06 09:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
December 11, 1948 Mad River Glen opened to the public for the first time, whisking skiers 2000 vertical feet to the summit of Stark Mountain on the Single. The American Steel & Wire Company had installed nearly 600 of these state-of-the-art aerial tramway systems across the country and together with Roland Palmedo brought lift-served skiing to the Mad River Valley.

Holiday Ornament Making at Blockhouse
2025-12-06 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Blockhouse Studio, 5031 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Join us for some holiday fun! Parents and children ages 3 and up can come make their very own ornaments to adorn their trees or hang around their houses. With a wide variety of available shapes, participants will cut ornaments from slabs of clay, using color and texture to decorate them. Examples & instruction will be provided.
If desired and time allows, participants can make a small gift item as well. Anyone can feel free to bring their own cookie cutter shapes, though the studio has a large selection.
This has been a very popular workshop each year.
Ornaments will be left at Blockhouse to be dried, fired and finished in a clear glaze. Pieces will be ready to pick up in approximately 2-3 weeks- just in time to start decorating!

Wreath Making with Art Pop at Inklings!
2025-12-06 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join Art Pop! at Inklings on December 6th to create one-of-a-kind wreaths to kick off your holiday season!!
Children and their grown-ups will have a chance to create their own wreath with local mixed greenery and finish with the decorations of their choice.
Sign up while seats are still available, using the EVENT LINK
DATE: Saturday, December 6th
TIME: 11:00am – 12:00pm
COST: $30 / per child (includes materials)

Addison West Holiday Makers Market Days
2025-12-06 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-07 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Addison West, 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join us in the shop during the festive season when we welcome additional makers, distillers and artists who will be selling their locally made goods. A great way to celebrate the holidays and all things Vermont!

Special Cask Tapping with Sean: Harvest Hero Altbier
2025-12-06 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
This fall we held a contest called Sip Down Memory Lane, to celebrate 10 Years of Sip of Sunshine, where we invited people to share their fondest memories of Sip of Sunshine this past decade for a chance to win a brew day with Sean Lawson. The winner, Paul, brewed an Altbier on the original 7-barrel brewhouse with Sean in Warren, VT, which we’ll be releasing on Saturday, December 6th! We diverted some of this delicious brew into a cask with special seasonal spices, which Sean will tap at the bar at 1:00pm. This limited edition cask will be poured by Sean himself, and won’t last long! After the cask runs out we’ll have several kegs of Harvest Hero Alter to keep on pouring!

Soul Rebel Project
2025-12-06 13:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-06 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Let the good vibes roll. Soul Rebel Project brings their signature blend of roots reggae, rock, and funk to the Castlerock Pub for a night of high-energy grooves and laid-back mountain spirit. Expect infectious rhythms, soulful vocals and plenty of feel-good dancing to kick off the season right.Stay tuned for set times and come early, this one’s gonna move the crowd.

125th Anniversary Wine Tasting & Book Sale
2025-12-06 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Warren Public Library, 413 Main Street, Warren, 05674
The Warren Public Library cordially invites wine and book enthusiasts ages 21+ to their final 125th anniversary event of the year.
Sample wines from around the world in an educational tasting led by Jack Garvin of The Local Wine & Beer shop.
Enjoy appetizers while browsing the Friends of the Warren Library book sale.
As space is limited, only registered guests may attend. Register at warrenlibrary.com.

MRVBC Winter Wildlands Backcountry Film Festival
2025-12-06 17:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
MRVBC is a long-standing partner with Winter Wildlands Alliance screening the Backcountry Film Festival for 5 straight years. This event has sold out every year with proceeds supporting MRVBC programming and the Catamount Trail Association Youth Programs. MRVBC is pleased to have donated several thousands of dollars to the programs on behalf of the Mad River Valley backcountry community. The film festival tours 100+ cities and mountain towns, hosted by SnowSchool sites, local retailers, grassroots recreation and conservation groups, outdoor affinity groups, and many more community organizations.
Saturday, December 6th, 2025. Doors open at 5:30PM, film screening at 7:00pm
Come early to meet new back country buddies and
● Pre-party with drinks, and the newly re-opened café at the Big Pic!
● MRVBC merch give aways
● A lot of fun news to share about BC in the MRV

Design/Build Democracy: How Can Design Help Us Reimagine the Work Ahead?
2025-12-06 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
With democracy’s future in question, a group of university faculty from Brown University, NYU, and Western Washington University will meet at Yestermorrow to ask what we might learn from design/build practices to inform our work as democratic/feminist theorists, organizers, or activists. The US Constitution is often called a blueprint. Are there approaches to planning that might better foster egalitarian and inclusive communities?
We’ll meet at 6:30 pm in the Yestermorrow Main Studio – 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield VT.
This event is free and open to the public.

International Boutique
2025-12-07 10:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Masonic Hall, 4376 Main St., Waitsfield, 05673
This holiday season, do your shopping in the exotic bazaars and markets of over a dozen countries, without leaving Vermont. And get great gifts at wholesale prices.
The 40th annual International Boutique begins Saturday, Dec. 6 through Dec 13. Thick pile carpets, lovely jewelry, cashmere blankets, silk scarves, sparkly wall hangings, woven pillow covers, metal art, great clothes, fleece lined wool coats and hats, unique handicrafts and super fun ornaments from all over the world. All at wholesale prices!
The Boutique is a benefit for Amurtel; all profits support projects for women and children here in Vermont and around the world.
10am to 6pm on Saturday, and noon to 6pm on Sunday and weekdays. The Masonic Lodge on Rte 100 in Waitsfield Village.
There isn’t a better way to shop for the holidays and feel so good about it.

Author George Woodard Visits Inklings Children’s Books!
2025-12-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join Vermont author George Woodard for a reading of what is sure to be a lasting holiday classic – THE CHRISTMAS CALF!
This whimsical tale of wonder and delight invites us to be part of something truly magical. “A true holiday miracle through the perspective of a nine-year old farm boy.”
A holiday craft will follow the reading!
