Good morning, Burlington.

Volunteers organized by Rae Beecher and Matt Van Wagner offer free food, hygiene products and winter clothing every Sunday (1 to 2 p.m.) on Market St in South Burlington, sparking community solidarity despite some resident concerns; city officials will work with the group to address safety feedback.

Burlington’s Jewish community gathered Sunday evening on the UVM Green to light the first Hanukkah candle after learning of a deadly attack in Sydney.

The celebration, which highlights community resilience, will continue each night until sundown next Monday.

Vermont music icon Jon Gailmor, known for his songs and community work, died on Nov.

30 after an 18-month battle with leukemia — his legacy includes entertaining children and moderating local town meetings for nearly 50 years.

Campbell Clarke, 16, from Colchester is featured in the Young Writers Project with his poem Those who love life and Isla Segal, 14, from Woodstock with her photo (The Big Dipper and Coming Home).

The entry won November’s Tomorrow Project award for civic engagement.

Hanukkah began at sundown on Sunday, Dec.

14 and will continue until Dec. 22 in Burlington. Families gather to light an extra candle on the menorah each night (a nod to an ancient miracle) and share festive foods and kind deeds.

At Burlington retailer April Cornell, fewer Canadian shoppers have been observed amid a report showing Vermont's border crossings dropped over 28% from last year (driven by tariff tensions and a weaker Canadian dollar).

Gov. Phil Scott and local leaders are working on community campaigns to rebuild cross-border relationships.

Families may struggle to talk about money as older loved ones face memory challenges and scam risks, and Area Agencies on Aging report more help calls after holidays.

Trained case managers can guide families with matters like setting up power of attorney (call 1-800-642-5119).

Light Up the Night Festivity

4-8 p.m. — Church Street Marketplace — Free entry — Celebrate the darkness with a colorful Fun Run and a sparkling Light Parade.

Wheatus with Troy Millette and The Fire Below

6:30-9:00 p.m. — Higher Ground — $81/ea — Rock out with Wheatus and local artists for an unforgettable night of music.

Vermont's Own Nutcracker

1:00 – 2:30 PM — The Flynn, 153 Main St, Burlington, VT — Ticket prices vary — Experience the holiday magic with Vermont Ballet Theatre's enchanting performance of the Nutcracker.

Merrimack Warriors vs Vermont Catamounts Men's Hockey

6-7:30 p.m. — Gutterson Fieldhouse — Free entry — Cheer on the Catamounts as they face off against the Warriors in an exciting hockey match.

NYE Run/Walk to Highlight

2-3 p.m. — ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain — Free entry — End 2025 on a healthy note with a scenic fun run or walk along the Burlington bike path.