Good morning, Burlington.

Community members and students gathered at UVM for the 12th annual Trotting of the Turkeys, delivering 150 frozen turkeys to Feeding Champlain Valley as part of its Holidays Without Hunger campaign.

The event came amid rising need after SNAP cuts — organizers stressed that each donation helps local families have a traditional Thanksgiving meal.

The Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum will host a virtual Red Bench Speaker Series on November 20 featuring Olympian Barbara Ann Cochran, Trina Hosmer, Betsy Shaw, and Donna Weinbrecht with moderator Peter Graves starting at 7 p.m. via Zoom + a $10 suggested donation will support the museum's mission to preserve Vermont’s skiing history.

Ben Kinsley explained that even though real income in Vermont has risen since the 1970s, costs for housing, healthcare and cars have grown even faster+ Policymakers must work to lower these expenses so families keep more of their earnings.

Six teams advanced after the weekend semifinals and will clash in the 2025 Vermont high school football championships tripleheader at South Burlington High School on Saturday, Nov.

15. The games feature Colchester vs. Fair Haven at 11 a.m., Woodstock vs. Bellows Falls at 2 p.m., and Middlebury vs. St. Johnsbury at 5 p.m. — all games will be streamed on the NFHS Network.

Nick Shoulders Live Concert

8-10 p.m. — Higher Ground — All ages — Experience the captivating sounds of Nick Shoulders' latest album, All Bad.

Comedy Night with Casey Balsham

7-8:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughs with Casey Balsham, reminiscent of Sarah Silverman and Beth Stelling.

The Arcadian Wild Concert

7-9 p.m. — Higher Ground — All ages — Experience the enchanting indie folk sounds of Nashville's The Arcadian Wild.

Beach Fossils Concert

7:00-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — All ages — Experience the soothing sounds of one of NYC's definitive underground bands from the 2010s.

Vermont Craft Brewers Conference

Nov 17-18 — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Check online for ticket details — A gathering for craft beverage enthusiasts to connect and learn.

The New Mastersounds Live

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — All Ages — Experience the infectious funk and soul-jazz of The New Mastersounds with a stellar lineup.

Disco Biscuits Performance

7-10:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Two day pass available — Experience an electrifying evening of live music with The Disco Biscuits.

Bakuretsu Con 2025

Friday-Sunday — Hampton Inn Colchester — $65+ — Explore the vibrant world of anime and gaming while connecting with fellow fans in a welcoming atmosphere.

Chris Gethard Live

7-8:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience humor and storytelling with comedian Chris Gethard, known for his unique blend of candid charm and wit.

Poranguí Concert

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Higher Ground — All ages — Experience transformative musical rhythms woven from ancestral songs and indigenous beats around the world.