| 17 | 18Events on June 18, 2013 Game night
Starts: 5:30 pm
Ends: June 18, 2013 - 7:30 pm
Location: Parker Pie
Description: Game night will be held at Parker Pie in West Glover on Tuesday, June 18, at 5:30 p.m. Bring your favorite board game. On hand will be RISK 2210, Lord of the Rings Risk, Settlers of Catan, Cranium, Apples to Apples, Scrabble, and others.
Compassionate friends
Starts: 6:30 pm
Ends: June 18, 2013 - 8:30 pm
Location: Orleans Federated Church, School Street, Orleans, VT
Description: The Compassionate Friends of the Northeast Kingdom will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 18, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Orleans Federated Church on School Street in Orleans. This is a support group offering friendship and understanding to families grieving the death of a child of any age and from any cause. For more information, call Fran Smith at 334-1505 or Bev Gage at 754-2085.
Cookbook author
Starts: 7:00 pm
Ends: June 18, 2013 - 8:00 pm
Location: Galaxy Bookshop
Description: Cookbook author Tracey Medeiros will be at The Galaxy Bookshop in Hardwick on Tuesday, June 18, at 7 p.m. Meet the author, enjoy a recipe tasting, and check out her new book, The Vermont Farm Table Cookbook, a celebration of the local-first movement. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 472-5533 or visit galaxybookshop.com.
| 19Events on June 19, 2013 Free community supper
Starts: 6:00 pm
Ends: June 19, 2013 - 8:00 pm
Location: United Church of Craftsbury, Craftsbury Common, VT
Description: This month’s free community supper at the United Church of Craftsbury in Craftsbury Common on Wednesday, June 19, at 6 p.m., will celebrate five years of providing monthly meals to the community. This month the supper will be prepared and served by members from the East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church with help from the United Church. Featuring spaghetti and meatballs (vegetarian option also), Elmore Mountain bread, salad with Pete’s Greens, and dessert. The free meal is open to all. For more information, call 586-8028.
Invasive plants
Starts: 7:00 pm
Ends: June 19, 2013 - 9:00 pm
Location: Craftsbury Public Library, Craftsbury Common, VT
Description: An Invasive Plant Presentation will be given by Brian Colleran, Invasive Species biologist, Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife, on Wednesday, June 19, at 7 p.m., at Craftsbury Public Library in Craftsbury Common. Sponsored by the Craftsbury Conservation Commission. For more information, visit http://www.townofcraftsbury.com, call Joe Houston at 586-2536 or Farley Brown at 586-9973.
Glover Historical Society
Starts: 7:00 pm
Ends: June 19, 2013 - 9:00 pm
Location: Glover Public Library, Glover Town Hall, Bean Hill, Glover, VT
Description: Glover Historical Society will hold a monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 19, at 7 p.m., at Glover Public Library. All welcome.
| 20Events on June 20, 2013 Music night
Starts: 7:30 pm
Ends: June 20, 2013 - 9:30 pm
Location: Parker Pie
Description: Parker Pie in West Glover will hold Music Night on Thursday, June 20, at 7:30 p.m. Featuring Ira Friedman and Dave Keller. Free. Great live music every Thursday.
Band concerts
Starts: 7:30 pm
Ends: June 20, 2013 - 9:30 pm
Location: Gardner Park Gazebo, Newport, VT
Description: Summer Concerts in the Park at Gardner Park Gazebo in Newport will take place every Thursday at 7:30 p.m., from June 20 to August 22. Bring a picnic or snack, and enjoy fun, free old-fashioned band concerts under the stars. In case of rain, concerts are given in the Newport Municipal Building. New players are always welcome, for a single concert or for the season. Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. at North Country Union Junior High School in Derby (helpful, but not required). For more information, call Peter Storrings at 334-2456.
| 21Events on June 21, 2013 Benefit yard sale
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: June 23, 2013 - 12:00 am
Location: 99 Maple Street, Newport, VT
Description: A benefit yard sale will be held Friday, June 21, and Saturday, June 22, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 99 Maple Street in Newport. All of the proceeds go to benefit two Church of God outreaches: Kingdom Knitters (these knitters hand-craft prayer shawls to be given to those hurting and grieving in our communities), and monies will also go to help support an orphanage for children in Haiti.
Benefit concert
Starts: 7:00 pm
Ends: June 21, 2013 - 8:00 pm
Description: A concert to benefit Northeast Kingdom Astronomy Foundation will be held Friday, June 21, at 7 p.m., at Peacham Congregational Church. Featuriing Bobby and Friends and Windrose. Tickets available at Catamount Arts by calling (802) 748-2600, or at the door.
Full moon paddle
Starts: 7:30 pm
Ends: June 21, 2013 - 9:30 pm
Location: NorthWoods Stewardship Center, East Charleston, VT
Description: Explore the Clyde River by light of the moon on Friday, June 21, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. $10 per person. Canoe gear included. Bring flashlight, snack, and extra clothing. Weather permitting. For more information or to register, visit http://www.northwoodscenter.org or call (802) 723-6551.
| 22Events on June 22, 2013 Diversion golf
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: June 23, 2013 - 12:00 am
Location: Newport Country Club
Description: The Orleans County Court Diversion Program will hold its first-ever benefit golf tournament, Swinging Into Summer, on Saturday, June 22, with a rain date of June 23, at Newport Country Club. To benefit the program itself, but to also provide scholarship monies for Orleans County youths who opt to enter the fields of Human Services or Criminal Justice. Registration required. For more information or to register, call (802) 334-8224 or e-mail mjacobs@nekcavt.org.
Indoor yard sale
Starts: 8:00 am
Ends: June 22, 2013 - 4:00 pm
Location: Burke Community Building, School St., West Burke, VT
Description: The 3rd annual Indoor Yard Sale will be held Saturday, June 22, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Burke Community Building on School Street in West Burke. Yard sale items, homemade baked goods, lunch (grilled hot dog, roll, soda, and chips). All proceeds to benefit Burke Senior Meal site. Tables for vendors still available for $10. For more information, to donate items, or to rent space, call Therese at 525-3412.
Small antiques sale
Starts: 8:00 am
Ends: June 22, 2013 - 1:00 pm
Description: Trash and Treasures and Small Antiques Sale will take place in Westmore (in the old Town Clerk’s Building across from the Fellowship Hall) every Saturday during the summer starting on Saturday, June 22, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event supports the Fellowship Hall maintenance and park projects.
Benefit yard sale
Starts: 8:30 am
Ends: June 22, 2013 - 3:00 pm
Location: 172 Sias Avenue, Newport, VT
Description: A benefit yard sale for the NEK Spay-Neuter Program will be held Saturday, June 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Dr. Soucy’s, 172 Sias Avenue, in Newport. Quality items for home and kitchen. Books, puzzles, box of Pokemon cards, microwave, TVs, keyboard with stand and seat, Stetson hat, and more.
Basket making class
Starts: 10:00 am
Ends: June 22, 2013 - 2:00 pm
Location: Old Stone House Museum, Brownington, VT
Description: Carolyn Starr will teach this class at the Museum’s Hall House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 22. No previous experience required. Cost is $25 or $20 for museum members. Please register by Thursday, June 20 and bring a lunch. For more information or to register, call (802) 754-2022 or e-mail edassistant@oldstonehousemuseum.org, or online at http://www.oldstonehousemuseum.org.
Jr. golf clinics
Starts: 10:00 am
Ends: June 22, 2013 - 11:00 am
Location: Orleans Country Club
Description: The Jr. Golf Clinics at Orleans Country Club begin on Saturday, June 22 and continue for 6 consecutive Saturdays from 10 to 11 a.m. Be early to check in. Come to one clinic or all. Open to any age child from preschool to high school. No cost and clubs are provided. The Jr. Golf Outing, which is an opportunity for the children to play on the course, will be held Saturday, August 3.
Backyard beekeeping
Starts: 10:00 am
Ends: June 22, 2013 - 2:30 pm
Location: Old Stone House, Brownington, VT
Description: Bruce Henson, longtime beekeeper, will hold a Backyard Beekeeping class at the Old Stone House Museum’s Education Building in Brownington on Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. He will discuss and demonstrate all aspects of beekeeping. Cost is $25, $20 for museum members. Please register in advance by calling (802) 754-2022. For more information visit oldstonehousemuseum.org.
ATV ride-in
Starts: 2:00 pm
Ends: June 22, 2013 - 3:00 pm
Description: The first annual Andre Geoffrey Memorial Ride-in will be held by Border Line Ridge Riders on Saturday, June 22, at 2 p.m. Ride in from any point on the trail to the Conservation in Newport Center and kick off the season with a bring-your-own grillables cookout. Grills and condiments will be provided by the club.
Sacred Circle
Starts: 3:30 pm
Ends: June 22, 2013 - 5:30 pm
Location: Stanstead Stone Circle, Notre Dame BLVD, Stanstead, Quebec, Canada
Description: A Sacred Circle Dance around a bonfire to celebrate the summer solstice will be held on Saturday, June 22, beginning at 3:30 p.m., at the Stanstead Stone Circle, Notre Dame Blvd., Stanstead, Quebec. $20 for 18 and over, $10 for 15 to 17, free for children under 14. Extra money after expenses will be given to AVAAZ.org. For more information, visit http://www.stansteadstonecircle.org.
| 23Events on June 23, 2013 Spring yoga series
Starts: 11:00 am
Ends: June 23, 2013 - 12:00 pm
Location: Parker Pie
Description: A class suitable for beginner and intermediate level hatha yoga with Tina Ghantous Maher, RYT will be held at Parker Pie’s Village Hall in West Glover on Sunday, June 23, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Drop in for $12 or sign up for all 5 for $50. No one turned away for lack of funds. Some yoga mats and props available for use. For more information, call 626-4759 or check out Moonrise Yoga on Facebook.
Crystal Lake Falls Museum summer series
Starts: 2:30 pm
Ends: June 23, 2013 - 3:30 pm
Location: Crystal Lake Falls Museum, Water Street, Barton, VT
Description: The Crystal Lake Falls Association will present its Museum Summer Series on Sunday, June 23, at the CLFA museum on Water Street in Barton from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Theme is Industry in Barton, 1860-1960. Free admission. For more information, call 525-3084.
Back Roads reading series
Starts: 3:00 pm
Ends: June 23, 2013 - 5:00 pm
Location: Brownington Congregational Church
Description: As part of the Back Roads Reading Series sponsored by the Old Stone House Museum in Brownington, Reeve Lindbergh and Sydney Lea will read from their work at Brownington Congregational Church on Sunday, June 23, at 3 p.m., This will be followed by a reception at the Samuel Read Hall House. The event is free; donations are welcome. For more information, visit oldstonehousemuseum.org or call 754-2022.
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