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Ho! Ho! Ho!
Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Santa and his elves are coming to
the Middlebury Community
House. Horse-drawn wagon rides
will be available to ferry visitors to
the many events going on in town.
Stop by, sit on his lap and tell him
what you want for Christmukkah!

Gingerbread
House Contest
Dec. 5, 4-6 p.m.

Luckily, you can catch this
gingerbread, since houses do not
have legs. Take a break from
finals and head to the Vermont
Folklife Center for the opening
of the gingerbread house contest
exhibit. Hint: they gave out free
samples last year.

Sheldon Museum
Open House
Dec. 6 and 7, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Come celebrate "A Vermont
Country Christmas" at the
Henry Sheldon Museum of
Vermont History in
Middlebury. This winter's open
house features the following: an
exhibit of photographs, an
exciting train layout, music, a
holiday raffle and, of course,
milk and cookies.

Gallery in the Field
Dec. 6, 5 p.m.

Check out the reception for an
exhibition of sculptures by Liza
Myers and paintings and collages by
Linda Durkee. 685 Arnold District
Road (off Route 7).
For more information:
www.galleryinthefield.com

Meet the Senator
Dec. 6, 12:30 p.m.

Vermont's favorite Senator Bernie
Sanders will be hosting a Town
meeting on the economy and other
important issues. Free light brunch
at 9:30 a.m. Event will be held at
Otter Valley Union High School in
Brandon.

Farm Worker Panel
Dec. 10, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

In a panel discussion entitled,
"Farm Workers in Addison County:
Is Their Situation Improving
or Getting Worse?" participants will
explore the condition of local farms
and farm workers. Organized by
Addison County Farm Workers
Coalition. Located at the
Congregational Church.