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WEDNESDAY, JULY 16
“FAMILY LANDS” WORKSHOP IN CRAFTSBURY COMMON Sarah Gentry Tischler, one of Vermont’s leading trusts and estates attorneys, will lead a seminar called “Family Lands: Keeping a Loving Legacy from Becoming a Family Fight.” It will be held on Wednesday, July 16, at 7 p.m., in Simpson Hall at Sterling College in Craftsbury Common. Refreshments will be served. For more information about the seminar, contact Tracy Zschau, VLT’s Northeast Kingdom Regional Director at 748-6089 or tracy@vlt.org.
GEORGIAN SINGING WORKSHOP IN GLOVER A Georgian singing workshop will be held Wednesday, July 16 (and other Wednesday nights) at 7:30 p.m., in the new building at Bread and Puppet Theater on Route 122 in Glover. For more information, call 525-9559.
THURSDAY, JULY 17
COVERED DISH SUPPER IN WEST BURKE A Covered Dish Supper will be held on Thursday, July 17, from 5 p.m. on, at West Burke United Methodist Church. Menu will include ham, chicken, kielbasa, baked beans, brown bread, casseroles, salads, hot rolls, assorted pies, and beverages. Adults $6, children under 12 $3.50.
NEWPORT AREA CONCERT BAND AT GAZEBO The Newport Area Concert Band will perform on Thursday, July 17, at 7:30 p.m., at the Newport Gazebo on the causeway or, if it rains, in the Newport Municipal Building on Main Street. For further information, contact James W. Chapman at 895-2669 or e-mail jameswchapman@hotmail.com.
CRAFTSBURY CHAMBER PLAYERS IN HARDWICK The first concert of the Craftsbury Chamber Players’ 43rd Summer Concert Series will be on Thursday, July 17, at 8 p.m., in the Hardwick Town House. Works by Biber, Couperin, Handel, Bach, Vivaldi, and Marcello. Tickets can be purchased at the door beginning at 7:30 p.m.: $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, and $10 for students with ID. Children 12 and under are free. Save with season tickets: $95 for adults, $90 for seniors; any four concerts $70. In the afternoon at 2 p.m., Craftsbury players will offer a free children’s mini concert, also at the Hardwick Town House.
AUCTION & PIE SALE IN HARDWICK An annual Auction and Pie Sale to benefit the United Church of Hardwick will be held rain or shine under a tent at 113 West Church Street in Hardwick. Pie, hot dogs, desserts, ice cream, soda and coffee will be available. Bring your own chair. Auctioneer will be Mark Fitzgerald. For more information or pickup, call Monica Holcomb at 472-5416 or SharynSalls at 472-6566.
THE MIKADO PERFORMED AT VCT Vermont Children’s Theater in Lyndonville will perform The Mikado on Thursday, July 17 through Saturday, July 19, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, July 20, at 2:30. Located on 2283 Darling Hill Road. Tickets available at the theater. For more information, call 626-5358.
FRIDAY, JULY 18
BENEFIT YARD & BAKE SALE IN NEWPORT A Benefit Yard and Bake Sale will be held Friday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Northeast Kingdom Human Services on 190 Citizens Road in Newport. All proceeds to benefit the Drop In Center self-advocates’ trip to Indianapolis for their national conference. Donations gratefully accepted at the Citizens Road location starting July 14. For more information, call Savannah Williams at 334-7310, extension 5124.
TEN DAYS OF ARTS & FINE CRAFTS IN NORTH TROY The Wooden Horse Arts Guild begins Ten Days of Arts and Fine Crafts at the American Legion in North Troy from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., each day through July 27. Artists’ raffle, new arts and crafts, new artists. Free. Air conditioned and handicapped accessible. Watch for Wooden Horse Arts Guild signs.
SATURDAY, JULY 19
TALENT SHOW & SILENT AUCTION AT GLOVER TOWN HALL The Glover Public Library will present its fourth annual Talent Show and Silent Auction Fund-raiser on Saturday, July 19, at 8 p.m., at Glover Town Hall. Enjoy performances by your friends and neighbors, and help the library by bidding on high quality donations by the community. For more information, call the library at 525-4365.
IRASBURG CHURCH FAIR TheIrasburg Church Fair will be held on the common on Saturday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to dusk. Juried crafts, flower market, baked goods and fudge, children’s games, Bobbin Mill Players, Vermont Family Theatre, auction, chicken barbecue, Maple Leaf Seven Dixieland band, art show, quilt raffle, hay rides, pony rides, fireworks, and more.
BUY & TAG YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE IN JULY Buy and tag your Christmas tree in July on Saturday, July 19, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Christmas Tree Farm at the Jay Recreational Land Trust Park. $25, to benefit the development of the park. Tag and pay for your tree, pick-up date to be determined in December. For more information, contact Mike or Linda Brady at 988-9664 or creativech@aol.com.
HIKE WESTMORE’S HAYSTACK MOUNTAIN A 2.2-mile round trip hike of Westmore’s Haystack Mountain is planned for Saturday, July 19. All are welcome to participate. Hikers should meet at the Westmore Town Clerk’s office at 9:30 a.m. Park across the road. Wear good hiking or walking shoes, rain gear, and bring a lunch or snack and plenty of water. The group will carpool to the trailheads. Experienced hike leader provided. Rain date is July 26. Sponsored by Westmore Association.
ART CLASSES IN NORTH TROY Classes in “Beginning Watercolor” with artist Kay Maynard will be sponsored by WHAG and held Saturday, July 19 and Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the American Legion Hall on Dominion Avenue in North Troy. $35 student fee per class. Supplies will be furnished. Call to reserve your space. For more information call 988-4300 or 988-9636.
SUNDAY, JULY 20
GUIDED TOUR OF BARTON Crystal Lake Falls Historical Association (CLFHA) will hold the second of four scheduled guided tours of Barton on Sunday, July 20, at 2 p.m. The tour will start at the CLFHA museum and include buildings and business from the Congregational Church to the former location of the Barton Hotel. This is a walking tour. Refreshments will be served at the museum at the conclusion of the tour. If canceled because of inclement weather, the tour will be rescheduled to the following Sunday.
“RACE AND THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION” DISCUSSION SERIES The Northeast Kingdom Democracy Reading Group will sponsor a four-part discussion series on “Race and the Presidential Election” beginning Sunday, July 20, at 7 p.m., at the Fellowship Hall in Greensboro. Local clergy will moderate the discussions. For more information, call Anne at 586-8065.
ROTARY CLUB TOURNAMENT & BARBECUE IN STANSTEAD The Rotary Club of The Boundary will hold its annual Golf Tournament and Lobster/Steak Barbecue at the Dufferin Heights Country Club on Sunday, July 20. All proceeds will be used to support worthwhile projects on both sides of the border. Prizes. Entry fee of $15 Canadian for all golfers. To reserve a starting time, call the country club at (819) 876-2113. Social hour will start at 5 p.m., full course lobster ($37 Canadian) or steak dinner ($30 Canadian) served at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the country club in advance or call (802) 873-9104.
MONDAY, JULY 21
NEWPORT AFTER 5 CLUB MEETING The Newport After 5 Club’s monthly dinner meeting will be held Monday, July 21, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the East Side Restaurant in Newport. Special feature, musical selections, and visiting speaker. For more information and to make reservations, call 334-5643, 873-3097, or 754-6358. The After 5 Club is affiliated with Christian Business and Professional Women’s Council and is a facet of Christian Women’s Clubs. All area women are invited.
MEMPHREMAGOG WATERSHED MEETING IN NEWPORT Mempremagog Watershed Council and Memphremagog Watershed Association will meet jointly to discuss nutrient enrichment (phosphorus) issues in the Memphremagog, Tomifobia and Coaticook watersheds. The meeting will be held on Monday, July 21, at 7 p.m., at the Emory Hebard State Office Building in Newport. Open to the public. Drinks and snacks will be provided. For more information, contact Ben Copans at 751-2610 or ben.copans@state.vt.us.
NORTHERN VERMONT SOCCER SCHOOL IN DERBY The Northern Vermont Soccer School will again be held at the North Country Union Junior High School in Derby from Monday, July 21 to Friday, July 25. Camp directors, Jose Batista and Peter Alexander, are running the school for boys and girls grades 1 to 12. The camp is divided into four sessions by grades. There will also be a goal tender school schedule for the serious keepers. For more information, call Coach Batista at 334-2409 or Coach Alexander at 334-2834.
“LET’S MAKE A MOVIE” WORKSHOP AT IROC Help create a short movie with filmmakers Steve Myott and Michelle Moore on July 21 to 25 at IROC in Derby. There will be two sessions: Ages 7 to 9 will meet from 9 a.m. to noon; ages 9 to 12 will meet from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The fee is $75 per child. For more information, contact Steve Myott at (910) 352-2641 or stevemyott@hotmail.com or call IROC at 334-8511. Space is limited.
TUESDAY, JULY 22
SUMMER MUSIC FROM GREENSBORO Summer Music from Greensboro is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year with five Tuesday concerts being held at 8 p.m., at the United Church of Christ in Greensboro. The season will start July 22 with a performance by The Zajkowski Trio with Tom Zajkowski playing piano. Featuring works by Bach and Beethoven, and a Mozart trio. For more information on programs and ticket purchases, go to www.summermusicfromgreensboro.org., P.O. Box 223, Greensboro, VT 05841, or e-mail Mary Hewes at mhewes@starpower.net.
WORKSHOP ON CUTTING-EDGE PRACTICES FOR BRANDING YOUR BUSINESS Incubator without Walls (Iwow) is offering a two-hour workshop on cutting edge best practices for Branding your Business. The course will be offered on Tuesday, July 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Emory Hebard State Office Building in Newport. Learn what a brand is, how and why to use branding, how it can benefit you, and how to go abut creating your brand. Designed for NEK businesses that are interested in improving their financial positions by securing more business more consistently. Registration is necessary as space is limited. Registration fee is $25. Register online at www-vtsbdc.org or e-mail Heather Gonyaw at hgonyaw@vtsbdc.org. For more information, contact iWOW director, John Mandeville at 626-4867 or john.mandeville@lyndonstate.edu.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
GEORGIAN SINGING WORKSHOP IN GLOVER A Georgian singing workshop will be held Wednesday, July 23 (and other Wednesday nights) at 7:30 p.m., in the new building at Bread and Puppet Theater on Route 122 in Glover. For more information, call 525-9559.
NC FARMING NETWORK MEETING The North Country Farming Network, Caledonia-Orleans Chapter, will meet Wednesday, July 23 (and the fourth Wednesday of each month), at 7 p.m., at Greensboro United Church. Membership is open to all who are interested in improving their quality of life through sustainable farming. For more information, contact Jane Woodhouse, coordinator, at 592-3062 or NCFNCO@fairpoint.net.
THURSDAY, JULY 24
CRAFTSBURY CHAMBER PLAYERS PRESENTS CONCERT IN HARDWICK The Craftsbury Chamber Players will present its second concert of the summer season on Thursday, July 24, at 8 p.m., at Hardwick Town House. Works by Delerue, Purcell, Britten, Balcom, Bernstein, Enesco, and Haydn. Tickets can be purchased at the door beginning at 7:30 p.m. $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, and $10 for students with ID. Children 12 and under are free. In the afternoon of the evening performances, Craftsbury Chamber Players offer a free children’s mini concert at 2 p.m., at Hardwick Town House.
COMMUNITY PRINTING SESSIONS AT B&P FARM Bread and Puppet is offering the second of four open printing sessions for the community on Thursday, July 24, at 7 p.m., at the Bread and Puppet Farm on Route 122 in Glover. Large 4’x8’ banners will be printed, using masonite cuts by Peter Schumann. These banners will be offered for use by vigil or protest groups. To sign up, call Lila Winstead at 525-3031.
NEWPORT AREA CONCERT BAND AT GAZEBO The Newport Area Concert Band will perform on Thursday, July 24, at 7:30 p.m., at the Newport Gazebo on the causeway or, if it rains, in the Newport Municipal Building on Main Street. For further information, contact James W. Chapman at 895-2669 or e-mail jameswchapman@hotmail.com.
FOOTLOOSE PERFORMED AT VCT Vermont Children’s Theater in Lyndonville will perform Footloose, a foot-tapping musical set in rural America on Thursday, July 24 through Saturday, July 26, and Thursday, July 31 through Saturday, August 2. All performances are at 7 p.m. Located on 2283 Darling Hill Road. Tickets available at the theater. For more information, call 626-5358 or visit www.VermontChildrensTheater.com.
“SILENTS ARE GOLDEN” DEMONSTRATED IN GREENSBORO “Silents are Golden: The Forgotten Art of Silent Film Acting” will be discussed and demonstrated on Thursday, July 24, at 7 p.m., at Greenboro United Church’s fellowship hall. Free and open to the public.
FRIDAY, JULY 25
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SATURDAY, JULY 26
CALLING VENDORS TO GLOVER DAY Local vendors are invited to share their wares Saturday, July 26, for Glover Day. $20 donation per table to a Glover nonprofit organization of your choice. Space is limited so please respond ASAP. Forms are available at the Glover Town Clerk’s office. Sponsored by GREC. For more information, call Johanna at 525-4385.
AUCTION AT GLOVER CHURCH ON GLOVER DAY An auction to benefit Glover Community Church will take place on Saturday, July 26, at 1 p.m., at the church. Rain or shine. Items will include antiques, household items, gift certificates, and many items donated by local businesses.
BEATLES TRIBUTE BAND & BARBECUE AT GARDNER PARK There will be a chicken barbecue or lobster dinner (pre-buy required) Saturday, July 26, at 4 p.m., at Gardner Park in Newport, to benefit the Newport Fire Department. “The Concert in the Park,” featuring a Beatles tribute band, will be held at 7 p.m., also at Gardner Park. The evening, to benefit the North Country Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center and IROC’s Healthy Changes Initiative, will also feature an ice cream stand, bounce house, beer tent, and more. For more information and tickets, call 334-8511.
WEEKLY & ONGOING EVENTS
AL-ANON SUPPORT GROUP IN NEWPORT This group meets every Tuesday from 8 to 9 p.m., at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church parish house on Second Street in Newport. For relatives and friends of alcoholics who share our experience, strength, and hope, in order to solve our common problems.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS SUPPORT GROUPS Daily meetings in St. Johnsbury; Sunday: Newport and East Burke; Monday: Orleans, and Lyndonville; Tuesday: East Craftsbury, Hardwick, Newport, and West Burke; Wednesday: Lowell, and Newport; Thursday: Barton, Hardwick, and Newport; Friday: Hardwick, Island Pond, and Newport; Saturday: Derby, Lyndonville, and Westmore. For meeting times and locations, call 334-1213 or (877) 334-1213, or visit www.aavt.org.
BASKET MAKERS WORKSHOP AT OLD STONE HOUSE Regular meetings held first and third Saturdays through October 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Education Building of Old Stone House Museum. Call instructor Carolyn Starr at 626-4539 for specifics.
BENEFIT BINGO IN JAY Bingo at Jay Volunteer Fire Department, Revoir Flats, Jay, will be held every Saturday evening. Doors open at 4 p.m., play starts at 6:30 p.m. with special and regular games. Paper sheets. Progressive jackpot, raffles, super kitty, lottery kitty, pull tickets. Snack bar opens at 5 p.m. To benefit Jay Volunteer Fire Department.
BENEFIT BINGO IN MONTGOMERY CENTER Bingo at St. Isidore’s Parish Hall on Route 242 in Montgomery Center every Friday evening. Doors open at 5 p.m. Quickies at 6:30 p.m., regular and special games at 7 p.m. Paper sheets. Progressive jackpot, raffles, lunch, freebies, fun for all.
BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASS IN WESTFIELD A free RSVP Bone Builders exercise class is held each Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., at the Scenic View Community Care Home in Westfield. For more information, call Dan Noyes at 888-2190 or dan@volunteervt.com.
B&P’s LUBBERLAND DANCE COMPANY PRESENTATION IN GLOVER Every Friday at 8 p.m. through August 29, Bread and Puppet Theater will present the Lubberland Dance Company with its Election Campaign Celebration Dances at the new building on the Bread and Puppet Farm on Route 122 in Glover. Suggested donation of $5. For more information, call 525-3031.
B&P PRESENTS “SOURDOUGH PHILOSOPHY CIRCUS & PAGEANT” IN GLOVER Every Sunday at 4 p.m. through August 31, Bread and Puppet Theater will perform the “Sourdough Philosophy Circus and Pageant” as an all-afternoon event in the circus field and pine forest of the Bread and Puppet Farm on Route 122 in Glover. Suggested donation of $5. For more information, call 525-3031.
CRAFTSBURY COMMUNITY SUPPERS Members of the United Church of Craftsbury will offer free evening suppers on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. Donations appreciated but not required. For more information, call 586-8028.
DERBY FISH & GAME CLUB TRAP SHOOTING The Derby Fish and Game Club holds trap shooting every Wednesday at 6 p.m. Beginners welcome. For more information or directions, call Roger at 895-2936.
DO DROP IN SENIOR CENTER IN NEWPORT CENTER The Do Drop In Senior Center at the Newport Center Fire Department is open on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Games played before lunch, lunch at noon, bingo played after. For reservations, call 334-6696 or 334-6443.
FARMERS’ MARKET IN EAST CHARLESTON East Charleston Farmers’ Market will be held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the East Charleston Country Store. For more information, call 723-4303.
FARMERS’ MARKET IN CRAFTSBURY COMMON Craftsbury Farmers’ Market will be held every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Craftsbury Common. Vegetables, plants, bread, cheese, crafts, and more locally made products. Open until mid-October. For more information, call 586-2571.
FARMERS’ MARKET IN HARDWICK Hardwick Farmers’ Market will be held every Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. Located 1 mile east on Route 15. For more information, call 274-0203.
FARMERS’ MARKET IN NEWPORT Newport Farmers’ Market will be held every Saturday morning until October 18 and every Wednesday until October 15. Located on the causeway across from Waterfront Plaza. Rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everything is made or grown by local farmers and craft persons.
FEED THE HUNGRY BREAD GIVEAWAY IN BARTON Bread will be distributed at the Barton Senior Center each Thursday, from 9 to 11 a.m. This will be a free distribution and will include bread and sweets. Sponsored by the senior center.
GEORGIAN SINGING WORKSHOP IN GLOVER A Georgian singing workshop will be held Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. in the new building at Bread and Puppet Theater on Route 122 in Glover. For more information, call 525-9559.
GLOVER SELECT BOARD MEETINGS Glover Select Board meetings are held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m., at the Glover Town Clerk’s office on Bean Hill Road. Call 525-6227 to be on the agenda.
GRANDPARENTS & KIN AS PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP A Grandparents and Kin As Parents support group will meet every first and third Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m., at IROC in Derby. Dinner provided. For more information, call Diane at 873-3544 or Liz at 334-4072.
INLINE SKATING AT IROC Public inline skating at IROC in Derby will take place on Sundays from 3 to 5 p.m. Skate rentals available and safety equipment recommended. Free to members, $5 for nonmembers (skate rentals included). For more information, call 334-8511.
KNITTING CIRCLE AT CCCC IN EAST CRAFTSBURY The Knitting Circle meets every Saturday at 10 a.m., at the Craftsbury Community Care Center in East Craftsbury. For more information, call 586-2414.
KNITTERS GUILD AT OLD STONE HOUSE MUSEUM Regular meetings of the Knitters Guild at the Old Stone House Museum in Brownington will be held the first Sunday of each month through October 5, from 1 to 4 p.m. Led by Diana Foster. For more information call her at 744-6440.
MEDITATION IN NEWPORT The Newport Meditation Group meets Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m., at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church parish house on Second Street in Newport. Basic, just sitting Zen meditation. Anyone willing to learn and to sit still and quiet for 25 minutes at a time is welcome. For more information, call 673-8576.
MEETINGHOUSE READINGS IN CANAAN’S HISTORIC DISTRICT The Meetinghouse Readings, featuring fiction, nonfiction, and poetry read aloud by authors in the 1793 Meetinghouse in Canaan’s historic district, will be held on Thursday nights through August 2, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. Books will be available to purchase. Homemade refreshments will be offered by friends of the library. For more information, visit www.meetinghouse.us or call series director William Craig at 785-2030 or 461-6861.
MOM-TO-MOM PROGRAM IN DERBY All area mothers are invited to a weekly program, Mom-to-Mom, on Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m., at Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church on Quarry Road in Derby. A biblically based parenting program. Child care is available. Registration is $20 and additional donations for those needing child care may be requested. To register or for more information, call Wendy Lippmann at 334-7926.
NORTH COUNTRY FARMING NETWORK MEETINGS North Country Farming Network, Caledonia-Orleans Chapter meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m., at Greensboro United Church. For more information, contact Jane Woodhouse, coordinator, at 592-3062 or NCFNCO@fairpoint.net.
NORTHEAST R.C. FLYERS MEETINGS Northeast R.C. Flyers will meet the first Sunday of each month at noon at the field on Bonneau Road in Troy (Rte. 100, 2 miles outside of Troy), weather permitting. Looking for new members. Free training. For more information, call Mike 988-4123.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS SUPPORT GROUPS Overeaters Anonymous (OA) offers a 12-step program of recovery for the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of compulsive eating. Derby meeting Saturdays from 10 to 11 a.m., at Derby Community National Bank training center on Crawford Road (behind the bank). Step study meeting follows from 11:15 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 766-9212 or 525-4551. Barton meeting on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., at Barton Public Library (downstairs) on Church Street. For more information, call 525-4551.
PEACE VIGILS AROUND THE NORTHEAST KINGDOM Thirty-minute peace vigils are held at the Emory Hebard State Office Building in Newport on Wednesdays at 4 p.m., and on the triangular common in Barton on Fridays at noon. For more information, call 895-4630 or 755-6307. Sponsored by Northeast Kingdom Peace and Justice.
QUILTERS CIRCLE AT OLD STONE HOUSE MUSEUM Regular meetings of the Quilters Circle will be held the third Saturday and first Wednesday of each month through October 18, at the Old Stone House Museum. Learn techniques and work together on the big quilt frame. For more information, call Joan at 754-2713.
RECOVERY GROUP AT NEWPORT BAPTIST CHURCH The Newport Baptist Church on East Main Street has an ongoing recovery group that meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. For those who are struggling with addiction, know someone who has an addiction problem, or just want to learn more about the subject and have questions. For more information, call 334-5554.
RUG BRAIDERS CIRCLE AT OLD STONE HOUSE MUSEUM Regular meetings will be held on the fourth Saturday of each month through October 25. Meeting time is 1 to 4 p.m. at the Old Stone House Museum in Brownington. Bring a project to work on, many materials provided. For more information, callDeni at 447-2614.
SHAPE NOTE SING AT BREAD & PUPPET IN GLOVER Northeast Kingdom Shape Note Sing will be held every Tuesday in July and August at 7:30 p.m., in the new building on the Bread and Puppet farm on Route 122 in Glover. All welcome to sing early American hymns in the fa-so-la tradition. For more information, call 525-6972 or 525-3031.
SPINNERS CIRCLE AT OLD STONE HOUSE MUSEUM Regular meetings of the Spinners Circle will be held the first Saturday and third Wednesday of each month through October 15 at the Old Stone House Museum in Brownington. Meeting time is 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call Joan at 754-2713.
TAI CHI IN GLOVER Tai Chi with instructor George Mckenzie is held Thursdays starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Glover Town Hall. Sponsored by GREC. For more information, call Johanna at 525-4385.
TOPS MEETING AT BARTON LIBRARY Tops VT #82 Barton meet every Monday at Barton Public Library. Weigh-ins, 4:30 to 5:50 p.m.; meetings, 6 to 7 p.m. For further information, call 525-3684.
TOPS MEETING AT ISLAND POND PUBLIC LIBRARY Tops VT #135 Island Pond meet every Monday at Island Pond Public Library. Weigh-ins, 5:15 to 5:30 p.m.; meeting at 5:30 p.m. For further information, call 723-6039 or 723-4922.
TRI COUNTY ATV CLUB MEETING TCATV Club holds its monthly meetings on the second Saturday of each month through October. Meetings begin at 9:30 a.m. and are held at the Clyde River Hotel in downtown Island Pond. For more information, visit www.tricountyatvclub.org.
VAN SERVICE TO SENIOR MEALS IN BARTON Every Thursday there is van service to senior meals in Barton. The pickup schedule is as follows: 11:25 a.m., Mountain View Apartments; 11:30 a.m., Congress Court; 11:35 a.m., Monitor Manor; 11:40 a.m., Hillcrest; 11:45 a.m., Memorial Building; 11:50 a.m., Park Street trailer park. For more information, call Brenda Sargent at 525-4400.
VAN SERVICE FROM WESTMORE TO BARTON Every first and third Tuesday of each month there will be van service from Westmore to Barton. 10:30 a.m. pickup at the old Town Clerk’s office; 1:30 p.m. return trip to Westmore. Free to residents age 60 or older. For more information, call Nan French at 525-4954 or the Area Agency on Aging at 334-2190.
WILLOUGHBY GAP FARM STAND FREE FAMILY FUN Free family fun is offered Tuesdays through Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Willoughby Gap Farm Stand on Route 5A, two miles south of Lake Willoughby. Hiking, farm animals, antiques and tractors, free book for each child. For more information, call 467-3921.
YOGA RETURNS TO GLOVER Yoga classes will be held Mondays at 6 p.m. (August 4, 11, and 18, two weeks off, then September 8 through November 24), at Riverside Senior Apartments on the corner of Dexter Mountain and Route 16 in Glover. Bethany Knight, certified teacher. The first 30 minutes are Armchair Yoga for those who prefer to not get on the floor. By donation. For more information, e-mail knight.bethany@gmail.com.
LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
ALBANY PUBLIC LIBRARY Located in the back of Albany Town Hall on Main Street. Hours: Tuesday, noon–4:30 p.m. and 6–8 p.m.; Thursday, noon–4:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. For more information about library activities, call 755-6127.
BARTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 100 Church Street, Barton. Hours: Monday 2–7 p.m., Wednesday, 9–11 a.m. and 2–7 p.m.; Friday 2–5 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. “Catch the Reading Bug” Summer Reading Program: On Wednesdays and Fridays through August 1. Book Story Hour every second, third, and fourth Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. Call for Book Discussion information. All programs are free. For more information, call 525-6524.
BIG READ WAGON BOOKMOBILE The Big Read Wagon Bookmobile is a public library on wheels based at Dailey Memorial Library in Derby. Books, large print books, board books, puzzles, puppets, videos, audiocassettes, and interlibrary loans free of charge for all ages. Bookmobile visits are scheduled for schools, churches, child-care centers, senior sites, and other locations. For schedule information or to make an appointment, call Barb or Randy at 766-5063.
COBLEIGH PUBLIC LIBRARY 70 Depot Street, Lyndonville. Hours: Monday, noon–5 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, noon–7 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.For further information, call the library at 626-5475.
CRAFTSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY Craftsbury Common. Hours: Tuesday, noon–8 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m.–noon; Friday, noon–8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; and Sunday, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Summer Children’s Program: Summer Encore Theatre from Rutland High School will perform a collection of African folk tales including “Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears.” African drumming and dancing. Natural History presentations: On Thursday, July 24, at 1 p.m., a program will be presented on “Changes in the Land: Pre and Post Settlement Change in Forest Composition” by John Wrazen from Johnson State College biology department. The program is open to all ages and is free. For more information, call 586-9683.
DAILEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY 101 Junior High Drive, Derby Center. Hours: Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Stories on the Lawn: Children up to age 8 (older siblings are also invited) are invited to the library every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m., through July 29. Featuring stories, songs, and activities on the lawn behind the library. Free lunches to all children who have signed up by the Saturday noon before the program. Lunches for adults, $3 per lunch. To reserve lunches, which are provided by North Country Hospital, call the library at 766-5063. Adult book discussion series: Mondays at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call Joanne at 766-5063.
EAST BURKE COMMUNITY LIBRARY Burke Mountain Club, Route 114, East Burke. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 1–3 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.–noon. Coffee & baked goods available every Saturday morning. Preschool story time: First & third Tuesdays of the month, 1:30–2 p.m. Children’s Story Hour: First and third Wednesdays of each month at 1:30 p.m. Open to all children. For further information, call the library at 626-9823.
GLOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY 51 Bean Hill Road, Glover. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 3–6 p.m.; Thursday, 3–7 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m.–noon. Story Hour: Fridays at 10 a.m. — stories, craft, and a snack. Cook & A Book Discussion: Good for the mind and soul — call for book and date. Children’s literature discussion group for adults: Call to sign up. For more information, call library coordinator Toni Eubanks at 525-4365.
GOODRICH MEMORIAL LIBRARY 202 Main Street, Newport. Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Story Hour for preschool children is Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. through July and August. Catch the Reading Bug: a summer reading program on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rainy day movies will be shown every rainy afternoon at 1 p.m. Once A Month Book Club. Board of Trustees meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month at 4:45 p.m. Local genealogists Sandy McKinney and Ernestine Pepin will be available at the library to answer questions and help with genealogy research on Wednesday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon. All programs are free. For more information, call 334-7902.
GREENSBORO FREE LIBRARY 53 Wilson Street, Greensboro. Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; and Sunday, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Preschool Story Hour: Fridays at 10 a.m. Summer Children’s Program: On Thursday, July 24, at 10 a.m., Jerry Schneider will give a presentation on “Butterflies & Bats.” For more information, call 533-2531.
HASKELL FREE LIBRARY 93 Caswell Avenue, Derby Line. Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Toddler Time: Thursdays at 9:45 a.m. Story Time for all Ages: Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Book Club Just for Fun: Ages 13 and up. VHC Reading & Discussion Series: Film, Feasts and Fiction. Teen Movie Nights. For more information, contact Mary or Nancy at 873-3022 or e-mail haskellkids@yahoo.com.
HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM Route 100, Westfield. Hours: Thursday, 1–5 p.m. For further information, call 744-8258.
ISLAND POND PUBLIC LIBRARY Main Street. Hours: Tuesday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Wednesday, 2–6 p.m., Thursday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Story Time every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Events: July 16 at 2 p.m., “Buggyabout Magic Show!” for ages 4 and up; July 18 at 3 p.m., for ages 7 and up; “Fog, Flowers & Fireworks.” “Metamorphosis,” a Young Adult Reading & Activity Program focusing on the Green Mountain Book Award Books and the Internet. Summer Reading Program. For more information, call 723-6134.
JEUDEVINE MEMORIAL LIBRARY 93 North Main Street, Hardwick. Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 1–5 p.m. and 6–8 p.m.; Friday, 1–5 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.–noon. For more information, call 472-5948.
JOHN WOODRUFF SIMPSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1972 East Craftsbury Road, East Craftsbury. Hours: Wednesday and Saturday, 9 a.m.–noon, 2–5 p.m., and 7–9:30 p.m.; Sunday, noon–1:30 p.m. For more information, call 586-9692.
JONES MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1 Water Street, Orleans. Hours: Monday, 10 a.m.– 8 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Closed Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Story Time on Mondays at 4 p.m. Board Meetings are held at 3:30 p.m. on the second Monday of every month. Computer Tutorials are available by appointment. For more information, call Joanne at 754-6660. Book sale through Labor Day weekend, every day the library is open.
LEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY Irasburg. New hours: Monday, 3–8 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 3–6 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. For more information, call 754-2526, 754-6354, or 754-2814.
RAND MEMORIAL LIBRARY 160 Railroad Street, North Troy. Hours: Monday 2–6 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 2:30–6:30 p.m., Thursday, 9 a.m.–noon; Friday, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Ongoing Book Sale during regular hours. Preschool Story Time: Story, craft, and snack every Friday at 10 a.m. Adult book discussion: Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. All welcome. Call for title of current book. For more information, call Gloria at 988-4741.
SAMUEL READ HALL LIBRARY Lyndon State College, 1001 College Road, Lyndonville. For more information, call 626-6366.
ST. JOHNSBURY ATHENAEUM 1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury. For more information, call 748-8291 or visit www.stjathenaeum.org.
ART GALLERIES, HISTORICAL SOCIETIES & MUSEUMS
ADRIEN “YELLOW” ART STUDIO Adrien “Yellow” Patenaude (formerly of Silver Stream Gallery). Montgomery Ward building (bottom level of Newport Natural), 194 Main Street, Newport. Open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
BABCOCK HOUSE MUSEUM Craftsbury Historical Society, Craftsbury Common. Open through mid-October on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Other times by appointment or by chance. Call Dave at 586-9629, Joan at 586-2854, or Anne at 633-2816.
BREAD & PUPPET MUSEUM Route 122 in Glover. Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until November 1. One of the biggest collections of some of some of the biggest puppets in the world.
CATAMOUNT ARTS CENTER 139 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury. 748-2600. Open Monday through Friday, 1–6 p.m. and before and after each movie screening. Galleries are always open to the public free of charge.
COLBY-CURTIS MUSEUM Stanstead, Quebec. (819) 876-7322. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 12:30–4:30 p.m. Archives open Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., closed at lunchtime. Teas, Sweets, & Delicacies: Open every day during summertime from 1 to 4 p.m. through September 12.
FAIRBANKS MUSEUM GALLERY 1302 Main Street, St. Johnsbury. 748-2372. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday, 1–5 p.m.; and Monday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Special exhibition, “Vermont Inventors.”
FLYING GOOSE ART GALLERY Countryside Common, 5043 U.S. Route 5 between Newport and Derby. Hours: Friday through Sunday, 12–4 p.m. Free art book lending library open to the public of all ages. Summer show open to the public.
GRACE GALLERY Old Firehouse, 13 Mill Street, Hardwick. P.O. Box 960, Hardwick, VT 05843. 472-6857. grace@vtlink.net. www.graceart.org. Open Monday, through Thursday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., or by appointment. The work of Dot Kibbee and Merrill Densmore will be exhibited through July 24.
HARDWICK TOWN HOUSE GALLERY 127 Church Street, Hardwick Town House. 472-8800. www.nekarts.org. Open during events; on Sundays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., and by appointment.
MAC CENTER FOR THE ARTS 167 Main Street, Newport. 744-9991. www.memphremagogartscollaborative.com. Open Monday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Run by the Memphremagog Arts Collaborative, the center features a gallery, Vermont products and crafts shop, classroom, work room. The gallery space converts to a small performance space seating 50. Show of new works by MAC members called “Rejuvenate.” Celebration of Arts sponsored by the Memphremagog Arts.
MAPLE RIDGE GALLERY 1713 Maple Ridge Road at Schoolhouse Road in Newark. 467-8400. Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, noon–6 p.m.; and by appointment. Exhibiting New England Landscapes by Judith Lerner and recent oils by Jack Winslow through August 15.
NORTHEAST KINGDOM ARTISANS’ GUILD BACKROOM GALLERY 430 Railroad Street, St. Johnsbury. 748-0158. Open Monday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
OLD STONE HOUSE MUSEUM The people’s history museum of Orleans County. 109 Old Stone House Road, Brownington. 754-2022. www.oldstonehousemuseum.com. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
PAINTED MOOSE POTTERY STUDIO 1045 Route 242, Jay. 988-9600. www.paintedmoosepottery. Open Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
PIERCE HOUSE MUSEUM Water Street, Barton. Open Sundays from 1–5 p.m. through August 31. Any other day by appointment by calling 525-3084. Brick Kingdom Park open during daylight hours.
P.J. HAMMOND ART GALLERY 3802 Lake Road, Newport Center. Mrs. Hammond continues to paint both in acrylics and watercolors — flowers, landscapes, and also more nonobjective work. Call 334-2685 to be sure not to miss the artist.
QUIMBY GALLERY Lyndon State College, Harvey Academic Center. 626-6487. Open weekdays, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Handicapped accessible.
ROWE DESIGNS GALLERY 287 East Main Street, Newport. 334-1700. www.rowedesigns.com. Local art, photography, jewelry, fine art, and gifts.
STERLING COLLEGE’S BROWN LIBRARY Craftsbury Common. 586-7711, extension 7, or (800) 648-3591, extension 7.
WHITE WATER GALLERY & AUTO MUSEUM East Hardwick Village on River Street by the bridge (formerly the meat lockers). Open Sundays, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. or by appointment by calling 563-2037. Expanded venue for antique auto enclave featuring car shows every Sunday. July show: Don Sunseri with GRACE. All welcome. For more information, call 563-2037.
WOODEN HORSE ARTS GUILD ART GALLERY The Wooden Horse Arts Guild (WHAG) has a mini gallery at the BuonAmici Restaurant on Railroad Street in North Troy. Open Wednesday through Sunday, from 5–9 p.m. The Guild’s second mini gallery, The Hebard Window, is located in the Emory A. Hebard State Office Building on Main Street in Newport. For more information, call 988-4300 or visit www.woodenhorsearts.com. The Wooden Horse Arts Guild invites all artists and photographers to enter their work(s) for show and sale in the yearly event at the Irasburg Church Fair on July 19. Paintings, drawings, and photography are accepted with a $3 entry fee. There is no limit to the amount of entries and entries are now being accepted. To receive an application for entry of works, contact Robert Pasho at 766-2747 or pasho@woodenhorsearts.com.
REGISTRATION REQUESTED & TIME LIMITED ONGOING EVENTS
HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT FUND-RAISER A Horseshoe Tournament Fund-raiser for Jay-Westfield After School Program, Children’s annual Halloween Party, and Community Food Shelf will be held Saturday, August 9, at noon, at Jay Village Inn in Jay. 3 pits. Double elimination, $10 entry, 50% to 1st, 2nd, 3rd place teams, door prizes. 50 person limit for 25 teams. Pick partner out of hat, play starts at 12:30 p.m. sharp. Bring your family for a full day of fun at the Jay-Westfield Summer Fest. For more information and to pre-register, visit www.jayvt.com, or call Peggy at 988-4706 or Holly at JVI at 988-2306.
DEALER SPACES STILL AVAILABLE FOR ANTIQUE SHOW IN WESTMORE Dealer spaces are still available for an Antique Show to be held August 9 at Westmore Community Hall on Route 5A. Contact Betsy Morrison at 586-7787.
BENEFIT RUN/WALK IN IRASBURG Kingdom Run 2008, a 20, 10, or 5K run on a scenic dirt road will take place on Saturday, August 9, beginning and ending on Irasburg common. Walkers (10K and 5K) are also welcome. Entrance fee is $15. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., race starts at 8:30 a.m. Complimentary refreshments, featuring blueberry sundaes and prizes follow the race. All proceeds to benefit the Northeast Kingdom Spay-Neuter Program for dogs and cats. For more information, call 766-5310.
VENDORS WANTED/DONATIONS NEEDED FOR JAY-WESTFIELD SUMMER FEST Vendors are wanted and donations are needed for the Jay-Westfield Summer Fest on Saturday, August 9. $15 to be a vendor — in flea market or as art vendor in Jay, farmers’ market in Westfield, or be on town-wide yard sale map (Jay and Westfield residents only). Looking for donations for fund-raiser tag sale and bake sale. To benefit Jay-Westfield Elementary After School Program and other nonprofits in the area. Other events will include horseshoe tournament, barbecues, art festival, live music, raffle, and free car wash if you bring three cans of nonperishable foods for food shelf. For more information, call Peggy at 988-4706 or visit www.jayvt.com to register and for more information.
ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR AT ELKS CLUB IN DERBY Attention crafters: The Arts and Crafts Fair will be held Saturday, August 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Elks Club in Derby (formerly at Barton Fairgrounds) and has spaces available for all crafters. All forms are online at www.geocities.com/artsandcraftsfair/. For more information, call 334-7325 or write Arts & Crafts Fair, c/o UVM Extension, 338 Highland Avenue, Newport, VT 05855.
SWIM LESSONS AT JAY PEAK The second session of swim lessons at Jay Peak Resort will be held July 28 through August 8. Cost is $45 per child and is nonrefundable. Classes are held Monday through Friday, rain or shine (unless electrical storm prevails), so everyone should bring a towel and be prepared to go in the water each day. For more information, call 1-800-660-9130, extension 100.
NE WOMEN’S SOCCER LEAGUE IN FULL SWING The Northeast Women’s Soccer League’s summer season is in progress. If anyone is interested in being a guest player for a week or two, or for more information about the league, call Julie Gunn at 334-8511
OLD STONE HOUSE SUMMER HISTORY DAY CAMP The annual summer history day camp, the Time Travelers Day Camp, is sponsored by the Old Stone House Museum. It is scheduled for children aged eight to 12 the week of July 28 through August 1. For more information and to register, call Susanna at the Old Stone House Museum at 754-2022 or e-mail education@oldstonehousemuseum.org.
COUTTS-MORIARTY CAMP SCHEDULE Coutts-Moriarty Camp Schedule, located on Lake Salem in Derby is holding six weeks of day, residential, and teen adventure camps for children between the ages of 3 and 15. Annie and Jason Brueck will return to direct camp this year. To learn more, request a brochure, inquire about scholarships and other information by contacting Annie or Jason at 673-5638, e-mail programs@siskinea.org, or visit www.coutts-moriarty.com.
NORTHWOODS NATURE CAMPS NorthWoods Stewardship Center is currently accepting registrations for its summer nature day camps and backpacking and canoe expeditions. Openings are also available for a two-week science camp and one-week sustainability camp. To register or for more information, visit www.northwoodscenter.org or contact Luke O’Brien at 723-6551, extension 115.
CLAN OF THE HAWK THRIFT STORE IS OPEN Any donations to the Clan of the Hawk Thrift Store in Evansville are most welcome. They accept most anything and are open most of the time. Lots of new clothing has come in, so if you are in need, come get some. A small donation will be appreciated. All welcome. Just come and check us out or call 754-2817.
COMPUTER RECYCLING AT CLAN OF THE HAWK IN EVANSVILLE The Clan of the Hawk is once again accepting all electronics: items such as computers, towers, monitors, keyboards, etc. Drop them off anytime on Route 58E in Evansville. They will recycle everything they can. Call 754-2817 for more information.
ADULT EDUCATION SERVICES IN BARTON Study for your GED, take the official GED tests, learn basic reading, writing, and/or math skills, get tutoring for Community College of Vermont classes, study for your Driver’s Permit test, improve your English as a Second Language skill, or learn how to use the computer at Central Orleans Family Education Center on Kinsey Road in Barton, next to the Barton Clinic. For more information, call Northeast Kingdom Learning Services at 525-4062.
NEED HELP TO SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR DOG OR CAT? If you need financial assistance to spay or neuter your pet, call the Northeast Kingdom Spay-Neuter Program at 754-2309. Help make our community a place where all dogs and cats live in loving homes. |
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