The Rivalry that Built the Appalachian Trail at AMC Highland Center

Author Jeffrey Ryan will give a talk on his new book — Blazing Ahead: Benton MacKaye, Myron Avery, and the Rivalry that Built the Appalachian Trail  — and this fascinating story.

Highland Happenings Featured Evening Programs are FREE and OPEN to the public. For more information, please call (603) 278-4453.

St. J. Jazz Quintet Presents Old Songs for the New Year

Join us at the Tillotson Center as the St. J. Jazz Quintet presents a concert of Old Songs for the New Year.

St. J. Jazz is based in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, in the heart of the Northeast Kingdom. They have been dedicated to the live performance of dance, swing, classic and traditional jazz styles since 1977.

Admission costs $12, adults and $5, students.

AMC Presents: Blazing Ahead — The Rivalry that Built the Appalachian Trail

Join author Jeff Ryan as he recounts the writing of Blazing Ahead: Benton MacKaye, Myron Avery and the Rivalry that Built the Appalachian Trail.

Evening programs are free and open to the public. Call to find out more or to be added to the monthly email list: (603) 466-2721 or outdoors.org/pinkhamhappenings.

Night Sky Viewing at AMC Highland Center

Weather permitting, we’ll set up telescopes and view the night sky. If it’s cloudy, we’ll set up our indoor planetarium for a look at constellations and some of their stories. Dress warmly!

Highland Happenings Featured Evening Programs are FREE and OPEN to the public. For more information, please call (603) 278-4453.

Family Square Dancing at AMC Highland Center

Nationally-known caller Andy Kane calls Southern style dances where no experience is needed — just your two feet, and your family and friends.

Highland Happenings Featured Evening Programs are FREE and OPEN to the public. For more information, please call (603) 278-4453.

Night Hike with AMC Guides

Join us on an hour-long nighttime adventure on one of the easy trails nearby.

Highland Happenings Featured Evening Programs are FREE and OPEN to the public. For more information, please call (603) 278-4453.

Christmas Day Buffet at AMC Pinkham Notch

The Appalachian Mountain Club’s Pinkham Notch Visitor Center and Joe Dodge Lodge host a Christmas Day Dinner Buffet on December 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with a Fireside Social at 4 p.m. Call to reserve your spot at (603) 466-2721.

Choose from a selection of soups, salads, and vegetables, along with three mains: Dijon Rib Roast with Yorkshire Pudding, Slow Roasted Turkey Breat, and Wild Mushroom Ravioli in a Sage & Brown Butter Sauce. Desserts inclue Blueberry Pie, Spiced Molasses Cake, and White Chocolate & Peppermint Cheesecake.

Tickets costs $29 for adults, with discounts for members.

Check out these wonderful Holiday Vacation Week programs:

Backcountry Basics, Daily at 8 a.m.; Notch Snowshoe Walk, Daily at 9 a.m. (snowshoes provided); Notch Snowshoe Hike, 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 28, 29 and 31 (snowshoes provided); Notch Talks, daily at noon; Kids’ Activities & Games, 1 p.m. on Dec. 27, 28 and 31; and Notch Snowshoe Walks, 1 p.m. on Dec. 26 and 29 and Jan. 1 (snowshoes provided).

AMC Presents: Winter Campfire with S’Mores!

Join us for a winter evening campfire complete with s’mores! Don’t forget to dress warmly.

Highland Happenings Featured Evening Programs are FREE and OPEN to the public. For more information, please call (603) 278-4453.