The next monthly meeting of the Daughters of Isabella will be held Thursday, September 2, at 6 p.m., at the Sisters’ residence, Clermont Terrace, in Newport. Light lunch, social, and regular meeting at 7 p.m.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
FIRST FRIDAY ART TALK IN CRAFTSBURY COMMON
This month’s First Friday Art Talk at The Art House Gallery in Craftsbury Common will feature Kathy Stark, multimedia artwork, on Friday, September 3 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Please RSVP if planning to attend by e-mailing vtarthouse@gmail.com.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
BENEFIT YARD SALE IN WEST CHARLESTON
The Charleston Historical Society will hold a yard sale on Saturday, September 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Museum Drive in West Charleston. There will be bargains galore and it will be held rain or shine. Sale is held inside the Charleston Historical Society Museum. For more information, call 723-4833.
TRI-PARISH FESTIVAL PARADE IN TROY
A Tri-Parish Festival will be held Saturday, September 4, at Sacred Heart of Jesus in Troy. Entries are needed for the 11 a.m. parade. Call 744-2418 or 744-6542 if interested. Chicken barbecue at noon. Auction, music, games, pie contest, and more. For more information, call 744-2733.
TONY O’CONNOR “DOING STANDUP WITHOUT LEGS” IN BARTON
On Saturday, September 4, at 7 p.m., Tony O’Connor will present his show “Doing Standup Without Legs” at Barton Memorial Building. Tickets are $10 at the door. Proceeds to support Sam Young’s campaign for State Representative for Orleans–Caledonia 1. The evening will also be an opportunity to hear from Sam about his current race and his vision for the future. For more information, visit www.sam4vt.com.
WOODS TEA CO. TO PERFORM IN DERBY LINE
The Woods Tea Co. will perform at the First Universalist Parish of Derby Line coffeehouse on Main Street on Saturday, September 4, a 7:30 p.m. in the parish hall. Traditional and original music that includes Celtic, sea shanties, French Canadian, and Appalachian. Dessert and beverage will be available at intermission. Tickets are $10 at the door, and dessert and beverage are $2 per person. For more information, call 873-3563 or e-mail 1uuderbyline@gmail.com.
LABOR DAY WEEKEND DUCK RACE IN ISLAND POND
Join the Labor Day weekend duck race in Island Pond on Saturday, September 4. Located at the Welcome Center at 11 a.m. Sign up at Ace Hardware. Cash prizes. Look for brochures for a full schedule of events. Sponsored by Island Pond Chamber of Commerce.
BORDERLINE RIDGE RIDERS ATV CLUB POKER RUN & FUND-RAISER
Borderline Ridge Riders ATV Club is holding its 1st annual poker run and annual fund-raising event on Saturday, September 4. Starts at 10 a.m. at Wayne’s Snack Bar and Pizza in Newport Center. Food available for sale along the trail and cash prizes for the top three hands turned in. Chicken barbecue and raffles to start at 5 p.m. at Wayne’s Snack Bar. Fun family event and all are welcome. For more information, call Scott Jenness at 766-5583.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
CHICKEN BARBECUE, TAG SALE & AUCTION AT ST. PAUL’S SCHOOL IN BARTON
An annual chicken barbecue, tag sale, and auction will be held at St. Paul’s School in Barton on Sunday, September 5. Tag sale starts at 10 a.m., barbecue at noon. Menu includes half chicken, salads, sliced peaches, roll, dessert, and beverage. $9 for adults, $5 for children under 12. Furniture auction at 1 p.m. For more information, call the school at 525-6578.
CLAN OF THE HAWK LABOR DAY GATHERING IN EVANSVILLE
A Clan of the Hawk Labor Day Gathering will be held on the Powwow grounds in Evansville on Sunday, September 5. Potluck dinner. All welcome.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
LABOR DAY POETRY READING WITH JERRY JOHNSON IN ALBANY
Albany’s own Creek Road Poet will read a number of his poems on Monday, September 6, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., at the Albany Town Hall. Free. All welcome.
SHEFFIELD FIELD DAY & FIDDLERS’ CONTEST
The 63rd Sheffield Field Day and Fiddlers’ Contest will take place again this year on Labor Day. This year’s theme is “School Days.” Floral Hall displays, Chinese auction, memorial cake and dessert silent auction, food booths, Bingo, live music, chicken barbecue, and more. Activities open from 8 a.m.-on and close with a cash raffle drawing at 4 p.m. For further information about the contest, call Pat O’Hagan at 626-9828 or Greg Bryant at lpfarm1@gmail.com.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
NO EVENTS.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
NEK CHORUS HAS FIRST FALL REHEARSAL IN GREENSBORO
The Northeast Kingdom Chorus, under director John Weaver, will start fall rehearsals on Wednesday, September 8, from 7 to 9:15 p.m. Rutter’s Requiem will be sung. The concert will be given either the weekend of December 11 and 12 or 18 and 19. Anyone interested in singing in the chorus is welcome.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
NO EVENTS.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
NO EVENTS.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
NEWPORT TOWN SCHOOL YARD SALE
The 5th annual Newport Town School yard sale will be held Saturday, September 11, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please drop off donated items at the school on Friday, September 10, between 4 and 7 p.m. No clothing items as IROC has that covered. To benefit school and community projects. For more information, call 334-7126 or 988-4378.
COMEDY FEST WINE & CHEESE CELEBRATION AT GOODRICH LIBRARY IN NEWPORT
Two shows of Comedy Fest will be held at the Goodrich Memorial Library in Newport on Saturday, September 11 — at 2 and 7 p.m. Supported by the talents and contributions of Derby Stock II. $25 per ticket. Call the library at 334-7902 to reserve tickets. Reserved tickets must be picked up by September 4. All proceeds from fund-raiser to benefit the library. Handicapped accessible.
BANJO DAN PERFORMING AT HASKELL OPERA HOUSE
Banjo Dan and the Mid-nite Plowboys will perform original and traditional bluegrass music on Saturday, September 11, at 7:30 p.m., at the Haskell Opera House in Derby and Stanstead, Quebec. All tickets are $16 and may be purchased at the door, or in advance from the Haskell (802-873-3022 or 819-876-0247), at the Woodknot Bookshop, or at Millie’s Diner in Stanstead. For more information, visit www.haskellopera.org.
GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT ST. PAUL’S SCHOOL AT BARTON GOLF CLUB
This year’s St. Paul’s School Golf Tournament at the Barton Golf Club is scheduled for Saturday, September 11, and will again be a four-person scramble with several contests and raffles. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Co-sponsored by the Most Holy Trinity Parish and Catholic Family Life Insurance. For more details, call Frank Daigneault at 525-3589 or Madeleine Roy at 766-4980 (evenings).
ONGOING EVENTS
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ADULT LEARNING CENTER FREE SERVICES
Northeast Kingdom Learning Services on 1 Main Street in Newport offers GED preparation, High School Completion Program, Accuplacer preparation, basic computer instruction, learning assessments, and instruction in most academic disciplines. All services are free. Hours: Monday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 334-2839.
AL-ANON/ALATEEN MEETING IN BARTON
Monday evenings at 7 p.m., at Barton United Church. Use entry with the handicapped ramp. This is for anyone who feels his or her life has been affected by close contact with a problem drinker. Newcomers welcome.
AL-ANON MEETING IN CRAFTSBURY COMMON
Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m., at the United Church in Craftsbury Common.
AL-ANON MEETINGS IN ST. JOHNSBURY
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m., at Kingdom Recovery Center (Dr. Bob’s birthplace) on Summer Street; Saturdays at 10 a.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church on Cherry Street.
AL-ANON SUPPORT GROUP IN NEWPORT
Tuesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 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.
AMERICAN LEGION BARTON POST #76 MEETINGS
First Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m., at the Legion Hall in the Barton Memorial Building.
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY MEETINGS
Second Wednesday of every month at 4 p.m., at the Legion Hall in the Barton Memorial Building. For more information, call Patsy Tompkins at 525-6565.
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 cards. Progressive jackpot, raffles, lunch, freebies, fun for all.
BINGO IN NORTH TROY
Bingo will be held Sundays at St. Vincent de Paul Church in North Troy. Doors open at 4 p.m., bingo starts at 6:20 p.m. Raffles and lunch available. Paper only.
CHESS CLUB AT GOODRICH
Goodrich Memorial Library in Newport is sponsoring a Chess Club open to anyone from fourth grade to adults. Instructor John Ward will provide chess coaching with visual aids for all skill levels. Classes will meet the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Chessboards and snacks will be provided. The library is handicapped accessible. For more information, call 334-7902.
COMMUNITY MEAL IN NEWPORT
A free Community Meal will be held the third Thursday of every month at noon, at the United Church of Newport on Third Street. All welcome.
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. Open to all. Donations appreciated but not required. For more information, call 586-8028.
DO DROP IN MEAL SITE IN NEWPORT CENTER
The Do Drop In Meal Site at the Newport Center Fire Department on Cross Road is open on Mondays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Games played before lunch, lunch at noon, bingo played after. For more information or reservations, call 334-6696 or 334-6443.
FARMERS’ MARKET TO BENEFIT FRONTIER ANIMAL SOCIETY
A Farmers’ Market will be held every Sunday until October 10, from 12 to 3 p.m., at Frontier Animal Society in Orleans. Vendors are wanted and will need to pre-register before each market. Outside spot (bring your own table) is $10. If you need a table or electricity outside, cost is $15. Inside fee is $20 and includes electricity and table if needed. Proceeds from space rentals benefit the animals. For more information, contact Chris at 626-8571 or Frontier Animal Society at (802) 754-2228.
FARMERS’ MARKET IN DERBY
Saturdays and Tuesdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., on Derby Road between Elks Lodge and Vianor. Rain or shine. Call Jack at (802) 334-2580.
FARMERS’ MARKET IN GREENSBORO
Thursdays, from 3 to 6 p.m., through September 15 on the Town Hall green. For more information, call Patti Bondor at 323-4513.
FARMERS’ MARKET IN HARDWICK
Fridays from 3 to 6 p.m., on Route 15 near Greensboro Garage. Runs through mid-October, rain or shine. For more information, call (802) 533-2337 or e-mail HardwickFarmersMarket@gmail.com.
FARMERS’ MARKET IN NEWPORT
Saturdays until October 16 and Wednesdays until October 13, on the causeway across from Waterfront Plaza between I-91 in Newport and the Chamber of Commerce building. Rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. EBT and debit cards accepted. For more information, call (802) 334-6858.
FARMERS’ MARKET IN WESTMORE
Mondays from 1 to 6 p.m. through September. Located in the parking lot next to the Community Hall on Hinton Hill Road just off Route 5A.
FARMERS’ & ARTISANS MARKET – WILLOUGHBY LAKE
Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m. on Route 5A and Long Pond Road in Westmore.
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.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE IN ISLAND POND
Friday Night Live will take place during the summer in Gazebo Park in Island Pond. Food, vendors, and entertainment from 6 to 10 p.m. Free and open to the public. September 3: Hot Flannel. Sponsored by Island Pond Chamber of Commerce.
GRANDPARENTS & KIN RAISING “GRAND” KIDS IN NEWPORT
The group meets the second Wednesday of the month at the North Country Career Center. Contact Angela Blais, Head Start Grandparent Resource Coordinator, at 525-3362, ext. 211, for more details.
“GRANDPARENTS TOGETHER” IN ST. JOHNSBURY
“Grandparents Together” meets the first Wednesday of the month, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Northeast Kingdom Human Services, 2225 Portland Street in St. Johnsbury. For more information, call Chris Morey at 892-6176. Meals and childcare provided.
KNITTING CIRCLE AT GOODRICH LIBRARY
People who like to knit, crochet, felt, or do any kind of handicrafts, are invited to meet at Goodrich Memorial Library on Main Street in Newport on Tuesday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. Open to everyone in the area.
MUSIC JAM SESSIONS IN NEWPORT
Orleans Essex VNA & Hospice holds a jam session the second Friday of each month at 7 p.m. at its office on Lakemont Road in Newport. For all those who love music, regardless of what style or how well a person performs. $3 per person. All proceeds support end of life care in the Northeast Kingdom. For more information, call OEVNA at 334-5213.
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.
NORTH COUNTRY QUILTERS
Regular monthly meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m., at the Church of God on Crawford Road in Derby.
OLD STONE HOUSE MUSEUM EVENTS
A Basket Makers Workshop with Carolyn Starr will be held the first Saturday of each month through October 2, as well as the third Saturday of each month through October 16. Workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Education Building at Old Stone House Museum in Brownington. For information on projects and materials, and to register, call the instructor at 626-4539.
Regular meetings of the Knitters Guild of America with Diana Foster will be held at the museum’s Twilight House in Brownington the second Sunday of each month from 1 to 3:30 p.m., October 10. One project per meeting for dedicated knitters. For information on the techniques to be presented each month, call 744-6440. Spinners Circle will meet the third Wednesday of each month from 1 to 4 p.m. through October 20 at the museum’s Hall House. Open to all. Bring wool and your wheel or try one at the museum. Learn to spin, share techniques and expertise. For more information, call Joan at 754-2713.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS
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. Barton meeting on Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m., at Barton Public Library (downstairs) on Church Street. For more information, call 525-3273 or 525-3179.
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.
SENIOR MEAL PROGRAM IN DERBY LINE
On the second Thursday of each month, at noon, a new senior meal program will be held at St. Edward’s Church on Main Street in Derby Line parish hall. Jointly sponsored by the churches of Derby Line and the Area Agency on Aging. For more information about the meal or to be a volunteer, call Jenny at Area Agency on Aging at (800) 642-5119 or Lorianne at 334-2190.
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 Darlene at 525-4153.
TOPS MEETING AT BARTON LIBRARY
TOPS VT #82 Barton meets every Monday at Barton Public Library. Weigh-ins, 5 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 meets every Monday at Island Pond Public Library. Weigh-ins, 4:30 to 4:45 p.m.; meeting from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. For further information, call 723-6039 or 723-4922.
TOPS MEETING AT NEWPORT CENTER FIRE STATION
TOPS meets on Mondays at 5:30 p.m., at the Newport Center Fire Station. Come join us or call 334-2227 for further information.
TRICOUNTY ATV CLUB MEETINGS IN ISLAND POND
Meets on the second Saturday monthly in season (May through October) at the Clyde River Hotel in Island Pond, starting at 9 a.m. for an hour or so.
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.
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.
LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
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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, call 755-6127. Creek Road Poet Jerry Johnson will read some of his own poetry on Labor Day, September 6, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., at the Albany Town Hall. All welcome.
BARTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
100 Church Street, Barton. Hours: Monday and Friday, 1–7 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m.–noon and 1 to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 525-6524 or 525-4365. Story Hour: Every second, third, and fourth Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.
CLAN OF THE HAWK READING ROOM & NATIVE AMERICAN RESEARCH LIBRARY
Located at Feathers Discount, 4 Main Street, Orleans. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day. All welcome to use this great facility to learn about your ancestors. For more information, call Chief Lone Cloud at 754-6849.
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, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m.–noon; Thursday, 2–6 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.–noon; and Sunday, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. All activities are free. For more information, call 586-9683, or visit www.craftsburypubliclibrary.org.
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. For more information, call Barb Whitehill at 766-5063.
EAST BURKE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Burke Mountain Clubhouse, Route 114, East Burke. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, noon–3 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.–noon. For further information, call the library at 626-9823.
GLOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
51 Bean Hill Road, Glover. Hours: Monday through Thursday, 1–6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.–noon. For more information, call 525-6524 or 525-4365. Story Hour: Fridays at 10 a.m. Cook & A Book Discussion: 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. Board of Trustees meetings: Meetings quarterly; call for dates. Book discussion groups: ThirdThursday of the month at 1 and 7 p.m. Preschool story hour: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Chess Club: First and third Wednesdays of each month at 3:30 p.m. All programs are free. Genealogists Sandy McKenny and Ernestine Pepin on Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon. Knitting Circle: People who like to knit, crochet, felt, or do any kind of handicrafts, are invited to meet on Tuesday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. Open to everyone in the area. All programs are free and open to all. Handicapped accessible. For more information, call 334-7902.
GREENSBORO FREE LIBRARY
53 Wilson Street, Greensboro. Hours: Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; 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. For more information, call the library at 533-2531.
HASKELL FREE LIBRARY
meets the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Nancy at 873-3022 or e-mail haskellkids@yahoo.com.
HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
Route 100, Westfield. Hours: Thursday, 1–5 p.m. and Saturday, 9–11 a.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. For further 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 7–8:30 p.m. Sunday, noon–1 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. Book sale now until Labor Day. 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.
LEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY
Irasburg. 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.
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. Preschool Story Time: Every Friday at 10 a.m. Adult book discussion: Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact the library at 988-4741.
ST. JOHNSBURY ATHENAEUM
1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury. For more information, call 748-8291 or visit www.stjathenaeum.org.
ART GALLERIES, HISTORICAL SOCIETIES & MUSEUMS
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ADRIEN “YELLOW” ART STUDIO
Adrien “Yellow” Patenaude. Montgomery Ward building (bottom level of Newport Natural), 194 Main Street, Newport. Open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. –3 p.m.
BREAD & PUPPET MUSEUM
Route 122 (off Rte. 16 and I-91, Exits 24 or 25) in Glover. Open daily 10 a.m.–6 p.m. till November 1. Free admission, donations welcome. The Museum Store has distinctive posters and publications.Museum tour at 1 p.m. Free admission, donations appreciated. For more information, visit www.breadandpuppet.org or call 525-3031.
BROWN LIBRARY GALLERY
Sterling College,Craftsbury Common. 586-7711, extension 159 or 1-800-648-3591, extension 7.
CATAMOUNT ARTS CENTER
115 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury. Masonic Temple building. 748-2600. Open Monday through Friday, 1–6 p.m. and before and after each movie screening. Gallery is always open to the public free of charge.
CEDARWOOD ART GALLERY
Cedarwood Resort, 1181 VT Route 242, Jay. 988-4459. Gallery always open. Featuring the works of the Seven Plus Group of local artists: Patricia Lipinski, Pixie Durand, John Rowe, John Selmer, Tim Barry, Ruth Genco, Fred Snay, Mary Brenner, Phyllis Hammond, Francis Tiralla Jr., and Kay Maynard. Additional displays at the Bridge Restaurant.
CLAIRE’S RESTAURANT EXHIBITION
41 South Main Street, Hardwick. 472-7053. Continues its program of exhibiting artwork with an exhibit of work by Vermont artist Vanessa Compton. She addresses the importance of the subconscious realm of dreams and nightmares, interprets these, and incorporates them visually into her artwork. Her work will be shown at Claire’s through October 4.
COLBY-CURTIS MUSEUM
Stanstead, Quebec. (819) 876-7322. www.colbycurtis.ca. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 12:30–4:30 p.m. Archives open Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., closed at lunchtime.
CRAFTSBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Babcock House Museum, Craftsbury Common. Open Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m.– noon.
FAIRBANKS MUSEUM GALLERY
1302 Main Street, St. Johnsbury. 748-2372. www.fairbanksmuseum.org. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday, 1–5 p.m.; and Monday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
GRACE GALLERY
Old Firehouse, 13 Mill Street, Hardwick. P.O. Box 960, Hardwick, VT 05843. 472-6857. grace@vtlink.net. www.graceart.org. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. An Open Studio program will take place weekly on Thursdays from noon–3 p.m. Artists of all ages and abilities will be able to work on independent projects in the open GRACE space. The $10 fee will cover studio time and materials. Show up on a Thursday to participate, or for further information, call or visit the website.
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.
HIGHLAND LODGE GALLERY
Highland Lodge, 1608 Craftsbury Road, Greensboro.
MAC CENTER FOR THE ARTS
138 Main Street, in Landing Clothing Company in Newport. 744-9991. www.memphremagogartscollaborative.com. Hours: Monday through Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Thursdays till 9 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Features a gallery, Vermont products and crafts shop, classroom/workshop. Recently changed artwork, photographs, and additional handcrafts will be available to view and purchase. Remembrance display on view through Labor Day: Collective, collaborative artistic response to loss to honor fallen service members, as well as those who continue to serve, dedicated to families who continue to sacrifice.
MAPLE RIDGE GALLERY
1713 Maple Ridge Road at Schoolhouse Road in Newark. 467-8400. www.mapleridgegallery.com. Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday noon–6 p.m., and by appointment.
430 Railroad Street, St. Johnsbury. 748-0158. www.nekartisansguild.com. Open Monday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
OLD STONE HOUSE MUSEUM
109 Old Stone House Road, Brownington. 754-2022. www.oldstonehousemuseum.org. Open for guided tours Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
PAINTED MOOSE POTTERY STUDIO & GALLERY
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. Crystal Lake Falls Historical Association. The Brick Kingdom Park is open every day during daylight hours.
P.J. HAMMOND ART GALLERY
3802 Lake Road, Newport Center. Phyllis Hammond continues to paint both in acrylics and watercolors. 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.
ROUTE 58 SHOP & GALLERY
267 VT Route 58 East, Lowell. 673-2411. E-mail: theroute58shop@aol.com. Open Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE ST. JOHNSBURY CAMPUS GALLERY
347 Emerson Falls Road, St. Johnsbury. 748-5402 or 1-800-441-1812.
THE ART HOUSE GALLERY
1146 North Craftsbury Road, across the street from the Inn on the Common, in Craftsbury Common. 586-2545. Open Friday and Saturday from 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and by appointment. First Friday Art Talk will feature Kathy Stark on multimedia artwork on Friday, September 3, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Please RSVP if planning to attend by e-mailing vtarthouse@gmail.com.
East Hardwick Village on the corner of Main St. and 5 River St. Open Sunday from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. or by appointment. 563-2037. http://whitewatergallery.blogspot.com.
WOODEN HORSE ARTS GUILD (WHAG)
P.O. Box 502, North Troy. WHAG is a nonprofit charitable organization for persons who work in, or are interested in, any artistic field. Application for new members can be found on www.woodenhorsearts.com or call 988-4300 for more information. To learn about the Arts Education Scholarship Fund, visit www.woodenhorsearts.com and click on Giving and Receiving.
YE OLD BLACKSMITH ART GALLERY
240 A Dufferin, Stanstead, Quebec. (819) 876-2282. Open Thursday through Sunday through October, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. In the heart of Rock Island in the historical Ye Olde Blacksmith overlooking the Tomifobia River. This historical blacksmith shop is now a cozy gallery featuring a variety of works from numerous local artists. Featuring works of Yong Sook Kim Lambert. Show continues until September 5.
REGISTRATION REQUESTED & TIME LIMITED ONGOING EVENTS
REGISTER FOR TERRY & BEN CLAASSEN MEMORIAL NEK LAKES CENTURY TOUR
. Limited camping available. Contact Ken James at kj@jxncider.com if interested.
LOCAL CABLE ACCESS STATION HAS EXTENDED HOURS
NEK-TV local cable access station on Comcast channels 15 and 17 has extended hours of operation to the following times: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The community is encouraged to use the facilities to learn how to create video programs for NEK-TV. Training and space is provided free of charge. The station is located at 561 East Main Street in Newport. An appointment is not necessary.
OSH MUSEUM FALL FOLIAGE RUN, WALK & BIKE
There will be a half marathon run, a 5K run, a 5K walk, and a 12-mile bike race in Brownington on Sunday morning, September 12. All races start and finish in front of the Old Stone House Museum. The half marathon run registration is from 7 to 8 a.m., with the race starting at 8:05; register for other events from 8 to 9 a.m. Bike race starts at 9:05, 5K run starts at 9:10 and 5K walk starts at 9:15. After the races there will be prizes awarded, apple cider pressing, and food. The registration fee is $15 before September 1 or $20 after September 1, and includes a T-shirt. For a registration form, call the museum at 754-2022 or download a form from www.oldstonehousemuseum.org.
SIGN UP FOR ADULT CO-ED VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
Newport Recreation Department is seeking teams and individuals to play in their adult co-ed volleyball league. The season will begin on Monday, September 13, at 6 p.m., at North Country Union High School in Newport. Each team must have two females on the court at all times. For deadline that rosters and $175 entrance fee must be in, and for more information, call Reg Shafe at the office from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 334-6345.
APPLY FOR WHAG SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
The Wooden Horse Arts Guild (WHAG) Arts Education Committee has announced its second award cycle. The deadline for the fall cycle is Wednesday, September 15. Two awards of up to $100 each are available. The Camilla Mead Arts Education Fund provides matching cash awards to Vermont residents, giving preference to persons from the Orleans County area to enhance their growth and education in the arts, crafts, music, and writing. Guidelines and application materials are available on the WHAG website at www.woodenhorsearts.com (click on Giving and Receiving), or by writing to Scholarship Committee, Wooden Horse Arts Guild, P.O. Box 502, North Troy, VT 05859.
BARTON EARLY HEAD START ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ENROLLMENT
If you live or work in the Barton area, have a child prenatal to age 3, and are looking for a nurturing infant/toddler playgroup and home visiting experience, call NEKCA’s Barton Early Head Start Program at (802) 525-6291.
UVM EXTENSION HOTLINE TO RELIEVE FARMERS’ STRESS
A Help Hotline gives farmers a resource to call with issues of stress caused by financial problems. These phone numbers will enable farmers to reach the staff of Rural and Agricultural VocRehab (RAVR), AgrAbility, Farm Viability business planners, dairy management teams, farm business planners, and other UVM Extension specialists. Staff at Extension offices will relay farmers’ requests into the appropriate channels. The phone number for the St. Johnsbury office is (800) 545-8920.
NEW RCT ROUTES FOR ELDERLY & DISABLED
The Northeastern Vermont Area Agency on Aging and Rural Community Transportation have established two new routes that are free of charge for the elderly and disabled. The Lowell Mountain Shopper route runs the first and third Thursdays of each month from Westfield to Newport and return, with stops along the way. The Northern Lights van route runs on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month from Troy to Newport and return, with stops along the way. For more information, call (877) 213-6402.
WEEKLY BUS ROUTE FROM ISLAND POND TO NEWPORT
Island Pond Services, in conjunction with Rural Community Transportation and the Area Agency on Aging, are offering a weekly route from Island Pond to Newport every Thursday, alternating a route along Route 111 through Morgan with travel along Route 105 through East and West Charleston. The bus holds 12 passengers and is equipped with a wheelchair lift. It can be used for doctors’ appointments, groceries, prescriptions, shopping, or errands. Call 723-6130 for details, stop requests, and to reserve a seat. Donations are accepted.
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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