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SUNDAY, APRIL 20

BROWNINGTON EASTER COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
In celebration of Easter, Brownington Center Church will host a community breakfast following an outdoor service on the front lawn. The service will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the breakfast will be served afterward. Menu includes ham, sausage, home fries, eggs, pancakes, and various other goodies. Free. For more info call Pastor Neal Perry, 802-754-2396.

EASTER COMMUNITY MEAL IN DERBY
There will be a free community Easter meal at the Elks Club #2155 in Derby on Sun., April 20. Delivery, take-out, and dine-in options available. Call 802-673-6674 to reserve your meal and for times.

MONDAY, APRIL 22

EARTH DAY OPEN HOUSE IN NEWPORT
Celebrate the official public launch of the Memphremagog Science and Education Center (MemSEC) on Mon., April 22, from 4-7 p.m. Explore panels and equipment, see what’s available for school groups and more. Upstairs in the Gateway Center – Newport Marina at 84 Fyfe Drive, Newport.

FRIDAY, APRIL 25

PLANETARIUM PRESENTATION IN ALBANY
See “Magnificent Migrations” with the VINS Starlab portable planetarium in the Albany Town Hall on Fri., April 25, from 2-3 p.m., ages 5 and up. Seating is limited. Contact [email protected] to make a free reservation.

SATURDAY, APRIL 26

MAC ANNUAL POETRY READING
April is poetry month, and MAC Center for the Arts in Newport is hosting its annual poetry reading on Sat. April 26, from 1-3:30 p.m. Bring original poetry to read or listen and enjoy the discussion. For more info or to register contact Dianne Laplante at [email protected].

SATURDAY ANIMAL STORYTIME
Join Ashley LaRoche and her furry pal on Sat., April 26, at the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum at 11 a.m. for animal storytime and to meet and greet with special guest Lilly the dog.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27

“GATHER” READING AND DISCUSSION
Ken Cadow’s book Gather illustrates unfair and exclusive aspects of Vermont’s housing landscape. Kahlia Livingston and Jess Hyman will discuss the book, along with topics regarding affordable housing and housing discrimination in Vermont at the Albany Public Library, 830 Main St., Albany, on Sun., April 27, at 3 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 3

MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT FAIR
Over 30 vendors and a photographer for Mother’s Day portraits will be at the Mother’s Day Craft Fair at Barton Graded School on Sat., May 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAY 9

GARDENING PRESENTATION IN HOLLAND
On Fri., May 9, at 6:30 p.m., Michelle LaRocque-Tipton from Firefly Farms will present gardening tips at the Nulhegan Education and Cultural Center (old Holland School). Firefly Farms supports the Holland Food Shelf.

SATURDAY, MAY 10

SHADOW LAKE DAM FUNDRAISER
Shadow Lake Dam fundraiser auction on Sat., May 10, at the Glover Town Hall. Potluck at 5 p.m., auction at 6 p.m. All proceeds go to Shadow Lake Dam fund. Auction items drop-off on Fri., May 9 at Glover Town Hall, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 17

WRITING WORKSHOP IN NEWPORT
The MAC Center for the Arts is hosting a writing workshop, “Creating Characters in Memoir” on Sat., May 17, from 1-3 p.m. at the downstairs gallery at 158 Main Street in Newport. Cost is a $5 donation to the MAC Scholarship Fund. Sign up at the gallery or contact instructor Patty Oliver-Smith at [email protected] or at 802-755-6772.

SUNDAY, MAY 18

FORAGE AND FLOURISH SPRING FESTIVAL
Newport Downtown Development’s “Forage and Flourish: a Spring Festival,” takes place Sun., May 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Municipal Building gym in Newport. The festival will feature a diverse array of activities and attractions, including crafts, educational presentations, a marketplace of vendors, seeds, and more. For more info, visit discovernewport.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 24

SATURDAY ANIMAL STORYTIME
Join Ashley LaRoche and her furry pals at the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum at 11 a.m. for animal storytimes and to meet and greet with special guests. Sat., April 26, read with Lilly the dog. Sat., May 24 read with baby goats. Sat., June 14 read with Davey the miniature horse.

SATURDAY, JUNE 7

PSYCHIC AND HOLISTIC FAIR IN NEWPORT
Find spiritual fun, magical vendors, readings, massage, reiki, sound healing, and more at the Psychic and Holistic Fair at Gardner Park in Newport on Sat., June 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SATURDAY, JUNE 14

COMMUNITY MEALS & FOOD SHELVES

ALBANY FOOD SHARE
The Albany Food Share is open every Saturday from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the entrance to the Albany Town Hall, Route 14. If the increase in the cost of almost everything is affecting your ability to feed your family healthy foods, please know that the Albany Food Share is open to all. Registration is not required. If you live in Albany or Irasburg and are physically unable to pick up a Food Share, delivery can be arranged by calling Nadine at 802-755-6703, or Hannah at 802-793-4642. The Albany Food Share is part of the Hardwick Food Pantry and the Vermont Food Bank.

COMMUNITY MEALS AT THE BARTON HUB
Free meals served Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12-1 p.m. at the Barton Memorial Hall. Giving closet open Tuesdays and Thursdays 12-3 p.m. For more info call Ally Howell (802) 673-8379. NEKO has funding until 3/1 to pay for rides to the Barton community meals. Call Rural Community Transport at (802) 748-8170 to schedule a free ride 48 hours in advance. Free rides available to anyone living in Albany, Barton, Brownington, Coventry, Glover, Irasburg, Orleans, Sutton, and Westmore. Ask for a ride to the Barton Memorial Hall.

GLOVER SENIOR MEALS
Meals served Wednesdays at noon, bingo at 1 p.m. For info about the meals and senior center call (802) 525-1000. For info about bingo call Maryann Royer 802-525-0084

GREEN MOUNTAIN BIBLE CHURCH OF ISLAND POND
567 Route 105, West Charleston Rd. www.gmbiblechurch.org. 802-723-6143. Free community dinner served every second Monday at 4 p.m. Food distribution every second Monday at 4:30 pm.

HOLLAND FOOD SHELF
26 School Rd, Derby Line, 05830. Schedule for April: Wed., April 16, 9 a.m.-Noon; Wed., April 30, 4-7 p.m. Schedule for May: Wed., May 7, 4-7 p.m.; Sat., May 17, 9 a.m.-noon; Mon., May 19, truck arrival, volunteers welcomed; Wed., May 21, 9 a.m.-noon; Wed., May 28, 4-7 p.m.

ISLAND POND CONGREGATE MEAL-SITE
Lunch is served Monday, Tuesday and Friday at noon. Island Pond Community Service is located at Sunrise Manor, 94 Main Street in Island Pond. For info, call 802-723-6130. Suggested donation is $5 per meal, but only pay what you can. All are welcome. Also provided are Meals-on-wheels for the following areas: Island Pond, East Charleston, West Charleston, Morgan, Norton, Canaan and Bloomfield. If anyone know needs Meals-on Wheels, call 800-642-5119 to sign up.

ORLEANS FEDERATED CHURCH
The Orleans Community Food Shelf continues to operate Monday mornings from 8:30-9:30 a.m. with a pre-packed bag distribution. No sign up needed.

ST. MARK’S FREE LUNCH & FOOD SHELF
St. Mark’s Food Shelf, in the Parish House, is open every Mon. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. It makes no difference where one lives, or financial standing. Each will receive a bag of groceries with additional food offerings if available. Free Lunch on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from noon-1 p.m. in the Parrish House. 44 Second St. Newport. 802-334-7365.

TROY AREA LIONS CLUB COMMUNITY/SENIOR MEALSITE
All are welcome to enjoy the weekly meal at the Westfield Community Center, 59 North Hill Road (at School Street). The meal is served at noon each Thursday. A $4 donation is suggested. To-go meals are available for pickup around 12:15. For pickup orders call 802-744-5466 after 10 a.m. on Thursday.

THE GENNY MEAL PROGRAM
Under the Feed it Forward Fund and Genny Meal program, 20 free meals will be available to patrons of the Genny’s two locations in Albany and Craftsbury. Donations to the Feed it Forward Fund, in the form of a check, can be made out and mailed to Craftsbury General Store, 118 South Craftsbury Road, Craftsbury, VT 05826, with Feed it Forward in the memo line.

VT FOODBANK VEGGIE VAN GO MOBILE FOOD PANTRY
Pick up at the Eastside Restaurant in Newport the fourth Tuesday of every month from 9:30-11 a.m. No need to register.

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ONGOING

AL-ANON – ST. MARK’S, NEWPORT
Troubled by someone else’s drinking or drug use? Attend an Al-Anon meeting. Personal anonymity, as well as confidentiality of members sharing in the program, creates a safe place to get help. Virtual and in-person meeting dates and times are listed at www.vermontalanonalateen.org. The in-person weekly meeting is St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (in the Parish Hall behind church) on Tues. from 7-8 p.m. at 44 Second St., Newport.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
For anyone who thinks they have a problem and would like help, virtual meeting dates and times are listed at https://aavt.org. Click on blue virtual meeting links or call the NEK area confidential hotline at 802-334-1213.

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
Newport (VT) Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group provides support and informative exchange with those caring for someone with dementia. Monthly, in-person, every 4th Tues., 3:30-5 p.m. at the Goodrich Memorial Library, Main St., Newport, 2nd floor. Informal and confidential. Elevator access and handicap parking in rear of building. Questions? Contact Suzi, 802-673-9499 or [email protected].

AMERICAN LEGION POST #7 HARDWICK
51 North Main St., Hardwick. Ongoing bingo every Mon. night. Doors open at 6 p.m., bingo starts at 7 p.m. Kitchen serving small menu until 8 p.m.

AMERICAN LEGION POST #21 NEWPORT
Located at 5 Veterans Ave. in Newport (next to the high school). Bingo every Fri. at 6:30 p.m. and Sun. at 12:30 p.m. Live music from 6-9 p.m. Thurs.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
Orleans Essex VNA & Hospice First Year’s Firsts provides a monthly support group for people who have experienced the loss of a loved one over the past year. Facilitated by the OEVNA Chaplain “Mickey” Richards and OEVNA Social Worker Donna Laurin. Meets the first Tues. of the month from 3-4 p.m., at OEVNA, 46 Lakemont Road in Newport. For more info, call OEVNA at 802-334-5213. No pre-registration needed.

BILINGUAL (SPANISH-ENGLISH) PLAYGROUP
Sun., 2-3 p.m. at the John Woodruff Simpson Memorial Library for children ages 4-9, accompanied by an adult. Free. 1972 East Craftsbury Road, East Craftsbury.

BORDER BOARD GAMES IN DERBY LINE
Play modern board games like Wingspan or Ticket to Ride the third Sat. of each month at the Derby Line Village Hall from 5-11 p.m. No experience necessary. Games are taught. Bring your own games or just show up. For more info, contact Bethany at [email protected] or text 802-624-0862 or visit www.facebook.com/groups/borderboardgames. Email for Discord invite link. Border Board Games will not be hosted in Sept. 2025.

BRIDGE CLUB – ARTHUR AIKEN DUPLICATE
The Arthur Aiken Duplicate Bridge Club meets Mondays at 12:30 p.m. at 160 Railroad St. in North Troy. For more info, contact Eric McCann at 802-988-4773 or Denny Lyster at 802-744-6839.

CRAFTING IN DERBY LINE
Craft the second Sat. of each month at the Derby Line Village Hall from noon-4 p.m. Conversation, painting, needlework, visiting, etc. Contact Ken at [email protected] or 802-334-8033.

COMMUNITY SEED EXCHANGE
CSE is a service of the Barton Public Library. Providing free seeds to all residents of the Northeast Kingdom with a wide assortment of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. There are envelopes available for pickup to donate seeds collected from your garden or the wild. Viability charts available via email. Now open, whenever the library is open. For more info, email [email protected].

COMMUNI-TEA CRAFTING IN NEWPORT
A four-week “communi-tea crafting” program begins Thurs., Mar. 20 and runs every Thurs. through April 10 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Green Mountain Natural Foods Café at 194 Main Street in Newport. No pre-registration or fee required. Bring your knitting, crochet, or other project and enjoy a free cup of tea or coffee with fellow crafters.

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
The Northeast Chapter of Compassionate Friends meets every third Tues. of the month from 6-7:30 p.m. at Orleans Federated Church, School St. in Orleans. Losing a child is the worst loss any parent can endure. Join in sharing, bring a photo, maybe a poem, you need not walk alone. Call if attending or for questions contact Fran Smith at 802-673-9910 or Bev Gage at 802-673-9027.

OLD-TIME MUSIC JAM
On the first and third Wednesday of each month, starting on Mar. 19, from 6-8 p.m., there will be an old-time jam session with acoustic musicians of all ages and abilities at the Simpson Memorial Library in East Craftsbury.

ORLEANS ANNUAL PLANT SALE
The Orleans County Natural Resources Conservation District is hosting its annual plant sale online. Native plants and shrubs, wet-loving trees and flowering plants, fruit and nut trees, willow stakes, bee houses and wildflower starts by FFA students are available. Orders due by April 7, order online at: orleanscountynrcd.org.

DEATH CAFE IN ALBANY
An informal conversation about death, facilitated by Kelsey Crelin, the 6 p.m. on the second Wed. of each month at the Albany Public Library. Refreshments provided.

DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE IN DERBY LINE
Second Sun. of each month at the Derby Line Village Hall from 2-4 p.m. Gentle, spiritual circle dances. No experience necessary. Indoor shoes. Phone ahead. For more info, contact Heather at 802-895-4341.

FOLK MUSIC JAM
1st and 3rd Sat. at 10 a.m. Pope Library (Community Center) in Danville. “Back porch style.” Listeners welcome. For more info, call 802-684-2256 or Vicki at 802-535-6069.

GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT GROUP
Those grieving the loss of someone close can find comfort and support at GriefShare, a faith-based support group starting Thurs. Mar. 27-Thurs. June 26 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church, 1773 East Craftsbury Rd., Craftsbury. For more details and to register, visit www.griefshare.org/groups/261354, or contact Vicki Strong at 802-754-2790.

JOURNEY TO RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUPS
212 Prouty Drive, Newport. 802-624-4156. https://jtr-cc.org/. Parents in Recovery Group (M, W, F: noon-1 p.m.). Narcotics Anonymous (Tues. at 6 p.m.). Seeking Safety (Thursdays at 2 p.m.). All Recovery Group (Fridays at 1 p.m.) Alcoholics Anonymous (Sun at 9 a.m. at North Country Hospital). All groups are accessible over Zoom. Links on website.

JUGGLING CLUB IN ALBANY
Juggling club will be running through the winter months on Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. in the Albany Town Hall. Loaner gear is available, and beginners are welcome.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS – TROY
All-you-can-eat breakfast every third Sun. 8-11 a.m. to benefit families in need. $10. Free for kids under five. St. Andre Bessette Parish, Troy Church Hall, 130 South Pleasant St. in Troy. For more info, contact 802-673-7510 or 802-323-2470.

MUSIC JAM SESSION IN DERBY LINE
Music jams will be held on the 4th Sunday of the month from 1-4 p.m. at Derby Line Village Hall. All music players welcome. For more info, call Donna 802-673-9101.

NEK RAINBOW COALITION
LGBTQIA+ group meets every fourth Thurs. at 6:30 p.m. at 44 Second St. in Newport (behind St. Mark’s Episcopal Church) for board games, peer support, movie nights, discussions, and Pride event planning. Queer community members and allies welcome. See nekrc.com for more details.

NEWPORT ELKS LODGE #2155
3736 US Route 5, Derby. Wed. – Pool tournaments 6:30 p.m. $5 buy in. Thursdays – Dart tournaments 6:30 p.m. -$5 buy in. Bingo 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Fridays – Pub night 5 to 7:30 p.m. Cornhole at 6:30 p.m. bags fly at 7 p.m. $7 per person. Shuffleboard at 6:30 p.m. $6 buy in. All activities open to the public. All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast 8-11 a.m. the first Sunday of every month – adults $12, children 12 and under $6.

NORTH COUNTRY QUILTERS GUILD
Meetings held on the first Tues. of the month at The Church of God in Newport at 6:30 p.m. The next meeting is April 1. New members welcome regardless of skill level. Contact Kathy Nolan at [email protected] or Noreen Hinton at [email protected] to be included on the email list. For more info, visit www.northcountryquiltersvt.com.

OLD-TIME JAM SESSION IN CRAFTSBURY
On the first and third Wed. of each month from 6-8 p.m. there will be an old-time jam session at the John Woodruff Simpson Memorial Library, 1972 East Craftsbury Road in Craftsbury. All ages and abilities are encouraged to attend.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
Overeaters Anonymous offers recovery from compulsive eating and compulsive food behaviors. In-person meetings Sat. 9-10 a.m. at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, 1315 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, Conf. Rm. 126; also accessible by phone. For details, more OA meetings, and program info, go to www.OAVermont.org or www.OA.org, or call 802-863-2655.

ORLEANS RAIN BARREL RAFFLE
The Orleans County Natural Resources Conservation District is hosting a raffle for a hand-painted rain barrel, all proceeds to benefit Northeast Kingdom Organizing (NEKO). The rain barrel was painted by local artist Tat Ariel Goreau. Tickets can be purchased online at www.orleanscountynrcd-plantsale.org/shop. It will be on display over the next month at Green Mountain Natural Foods in Newport and Parker Pie in West Glover.

SPANISH/ENGLISH BILINGUAL PLAYGROUP
Spanish/English bilingual playgroup for children ages 4-9 on Sun., 3-4 p.m. at the J.W. Simpson Library in East Craftsbury.

SPANISH CONVERSATION CLASS
Join a six-week Spanish Conversation Class at the Simpson library in East Craftsbury, designed for beginners to early intermediate learners, but open to all levels. All ages welcome, you can come to one or all six classes. Please email [email protected] to register, and note in your email what dates you plan to attend.

STAMP CLUB IN NEWPORT
Meets on the first and third Wed. of every month at CALLICO, 326 Bluff Road in Newport from 7-9 p.m. Call Denis for details at 802-334-6001.

VFW POST #798 AUXILIARY
141 Central St., Newport. Newport. Regular monthly meeting the second Sun. of the month at 6:05 p.m. Visit Facebook-VFW POST 798 Auxiliary to view the menu.

WESTFIELD PLAYGROUP
A playgroup in partnership with NEKCA Parent Child Center for ages 0-6 will be held at the Hitchcock Memorial Museum & Library, every Tues., from 10:30-11:30 a.m. For more info, call 802-624-0997 or email [email protected].

CHURCH NOTIFICATIONS

ALBANY & EAST ALBANY

ALBANY CHURCH – 906 Main Street, Albany. 802-755-6252. Pastor Tuan Tran. Sundays, at 10 a.m. Nursery – teen Sunday School.

EAST ALBANY CHURCH – 2881 Creek Road, Irasburg. 802-323-7667.

BARTON AREA

LAKE REGION PARISH – BARTON UNITED CHURCH, GLOVER COMMUNITY CHURCH & WEST GLOVER CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH – 802-525-3607. January Sunday services will be held at the West Glover Congregational Church at 10 a.m. Sunday school available.

MOST HOLY TRINITY PARISH – Barton, Orleans, and Irasburg. Mass times: Saturday at 4 p.m. at St. Theresa’s in Orleans; Sunday at 8:15 a.m. at St. John Vianney in Irasburg, 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s in Barton; Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. at St. Theresa’s in Orleans; Thursday and Friday at 8:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s in Barton. Check the bulletin or call the rectory at 802-525-3711 to confirm weekday Mass times.

NORTHEAST KINGDOM QUAKERS – Sunday Meeting for Worship at 10 a.m. in the lower-level community room of the Barton library. Sharing of joys, concern and afterthoughts. Zoom available. Vee at 802-754-2029 or email Linda at [email protected].

BROWNINGTON

BROWNINGTON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH – Hinman Settler Road, Brownington Village. Regular Sunday service at 11 a.m.

BROWNINGTON CENTER CHURCH – 9 Spirit Road, Brownington. Pastor Neal Perry. 802-754-2396.

CHARLESTON, EAST & WEST CHARLESTON

CHARLESTON GRACE MOVEMENT – Rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15. For Bible study time and location, call 802-723-4831.

PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH – 7068 VT-105, East Charleston. 802-723-5873. The church is handicap accessible.

WEST CHARLESTON BAPTIST CHURCH – 1028 VT Route 105, West Charleston. 802-895-4509. Sunday service at 9 a.m. Social time following. Bible study Wednesday at 6 p.m. Interim Pastor, Glenn Peterson.

COVENTRY

GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH – 3 VT Route 14, Coventry. 802-754-2363. Pastor Scott Libby. Worship service Sundays at 10 a.m. Handicapped accessible. Nursery provided and children’s church during sermon. Bible studies in homes. Call for details.

CRAFTSBURY & EAST CRAFTSBURY

EAST CRAFTSBURY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH – 1773 Ketchum Hill Road, Craftsbury. Sunday Bible study 10 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. YouTube at 11 a.m.

OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH – 21 Creek Rd., Craftsbury. For Mass schedules, go to www.mqasvt.org.

THE UNITED CHURCH OF CRAFTSBURY – 7 Church Lane, Craftsbury Common. 802-586-8028. [email protected]. Sunday service is 10 a.m. Past services are available at www.unitedchurchofcraftsbury.com.

DERBY & DERBY LINE

CHURCH OF GOD IN DERBY – 295 Crawford Road in Derby. www.newportcog.com. On Facebook @Newport-VT-Church-of-God.

FIRST UNIVERSALIST PARISH OF DERBY LINE – 112 Main St., Derby Line. 802-873-3563. [email protected]. Visit www.derbylineuu.org for service schedule. Regular Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. in person and on Zoom. Followed by Pot luck.

ST. EDWARD THE CONFESSOR – 59 Elm St., Derby Line. 802-334-5066. Masses: Sunday 8:30 a.m., Monday & Friday 5:30 p.m.

GREENSBORO & GREENSBORO BEND

GREENSBORO UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST – Join livestream worship services Sunday at 10 a.m. www.guccvt.org.

ST. MICHAEL CHURCH – 270 The Bend Road, Greensboro Bend. Regular Sunday Masses 10:30 a.m. For parish info, go to www.mqasvt.org.

HARDWICK & EAST HARDWICK

HARDWICK BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH – 296 South Main Street, Hardwick. 802-472-5294.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH – 39 West Church Street, Hardwick. Church office 802-472-5979. Tuesday evenings at 5 p.m., a brief prayer service is held on Zoom. Most services feature organ music by music Director Rip Keller.

ST. NORBERT CHURCH – 193 Main St., Hardwick. Regular weekend Masses: Saturday, 4 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m. For info, go to www.mqasvt.org.

HOLLAND

HOLLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH – 3088 Valley Road, Holland. Rev. Robert Martin, Interim Pastor. Sunday services and children’s church at 10 a.m. Online Worship on Facebook @HollandCommunityChurch. Contact through Facebook Messenger. Bible study Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Handicapped accessible.

IRASBURG

IRASBURG UNITED CHURCH – Pastor Reverend Avril Cochran. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Communion first Sunday of every month. Steeple lights for December are lit in loving memory of Tom Stelter from his wife & family; and for Mom, Dad and Linda Reick from the LaMarche family.

ISLAND POND

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH IN ISLAND POND – 0 Paradis Mountain Rd., Island Pond. 802-723-1159. Pastor Dusty Paradee. Sunday service at 6 p.m.

GREEN MOUNTAIN BIBLE CHURCH OF ISLAND POND – 567 Route 105, West Charleston Rd. www.gmbiblechurch.org. 802-723-6143. Sunday Services at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Night Adult Bible Study at 6 p.m. Friday Family Fun Night at 6 p.m. Free community dinner served every second Monday at 4 p.m. Food distribution every second Monday at 4:30 p.m. Community Closet open Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

ST. JAMES THE GREATER – 146 Middle St., Island Pond. Masses: Friday 11 a.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m.

MORGAN

MORGAN UNITED CHURCH – Mead Hill, Morgan. 802-895-4526. Sunday services at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Nursery and Sunday School. Rev Michael S. DeSena.

NEWARK

NEWARK STREET UNION MEETINGHOUSE – Newark. For more info, Colleen Geddis at [email protected].

NEWPORT

FAITH LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH—Assembly of God – 51 Alderbrook Road, Newport. Sunday adult Bible study at 9 a.m., worship service at 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible study Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m.

LIFE IN CHRIST FELLOWSHIP – 81 Weaver St., Newport. www.lifeinchristvt.org and on Facebook. Sunday service 10 a.m.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH – 37 Concord Avenue, Newport. 207-812-8088; 802-334-3096. Saturday Sabbath School at 9:30 a.m. Saturday Worship Service at 11 a.m. Pastor Josias Baez-Roman.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS – 3417 Darling Hill Road, Newport. 802-334-5700. Sunday – Sacrament meeting at 10 a.m. Sunday School at 11:10 a.m. Primary program for children 18 months and up during 2nd meeting.

ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH – 44 Second Street, Newport 802-334-7365. www.stmarksnewport.org. Services in person every Sunday 9:30-10:30 a.m. with coffee hour following. Services also on Zoom. See Facebook for Zoom link or email [email protected]. Food shelf open to all every Monday from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

ST. MARY STAR OF THE SEA – 191 Clermont Terrace, Newport. 802-487-9881. Masses: Sunday Vigil 4 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. & 4 p.m.

THE UNITED CHURCH OF NEWPORT – Sunday service at 9:30 a.m. Services broadcast on NEKTV and on YouTube. Bags of food are available at the church from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

ORLEANS

ORLEANS FEDERATED CHURCH – 24 School Street, Orleans. 802-754-6486. [email protected]. Sunday worship at 9 a.m. A Zoom link is available. Email for Zoom invitation.

SHEFFIELD

SHEFFIELD FEDERATED CHURCH – Berry Hill Road, Sheffield. Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Rob Perkins.

SUTTON

SUTTON BAPTIST CHURCH – 802-525-4214. Pastor Mark Heinrichs. Sunday services at 10:15 a.m. and on YouTube.com at Vermont Country Pastor.

TROY

ST. ANDRE BESSETTE PARISH – Formerly Sacred Heart of Jesus, 130 S. Pleasant St., North Troy. Mass 4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday morning. Daily Mass every weekday at 9 a.m. except Monday when an hour of Adoration takes place.

WESTMORE

WESTMORE COMMUNITY CHURCH – 27 Hinton Hill Rd., Westmore. westmorecommunitychurch.com or on Facebook. The church will be closed the remainder of the winter and will re-open on Palm Sunday, April 13.

HOLY WEEK/EASTER SERVICES

NEWARK STREET UNION MEETING HOUSE
Annual Easter sunrise service, Sun., April 20, at 6:30 a.m. 1325 Newark St., West Burke.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN HARDWICK
Sun., Mar. 23, Third Sunday of Lent, Holy Communion, 10 a.m.; Sun., March 30, Fourth Sunday of Lent, Holy Communion, 10 a.m.; Sun., April 6, Fifth Sunday of Lent, Holy Communion, 10 a.m.; Sun., April 13, Palm Sunday, Holy Communion, 10 a.m.; Fri., April 18, Good Friday, noon; Sat., April 19, Holy Saturday, Easter Vigil, 7 p.m.; Sun., April 20, Easter Sunday Holy Communion, 10 a.m.; Sun. April 27, Second Sunday of Easter, Holy Communion, 10 a.m.

ST. NORBERT CHURCH IN HARDWICK AND ST. MICHAEL CHURCH IN GREENSBORO BEND
Sat., April 12, Palm Sunday, St. Norbert, 4 p.m. Mass; Sun., April 13, Palm Sunday, St. Norbert, 8:30 a.m. Mass, St. Michael, 10:30 a.m. Mass; Thurs., April 17, Holy Thursday, St. Norbert, 6:30 p.m. Mass; Fri., April 18, Good Friday, St. Norbert, 3 p.m. Passion of the Lord; Sat., April 19, Holy Saturday, St. Norbert, 8 p.m., Easter Vigil Mass; Sun., April 20, Easter Sunday, St. Norbert, 8:30 a.m. Mass, St. Michael, 10:30 a.m. Mass.

WESTMORE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Sun., April 13, Palm Sunday, 9 a.m.; Fri., April 18, Good Friday Tenebrae, prayers and candlelight, 7 p.m.; Sun., April 20, Easter Sunrise at 7 a.m. at North Beach, followed by coffee, Easter Sunday Worship at 9 a.m.

GALLERIES & MUSEUMS

CATAMOUNT ARTS
15 Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury. 802-748-2600. Free early childhood educator workshops, registration required: Tues. nights on Zoom starting April 22. Additional workshops taking place in-person May 9 and 10, and May 30 and 31. To register or learn more visit www.catamountarts.org.

CHARLES M. AND HANNA H. GRAY GALLERY
Located at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) on the hospital’s main floor. Art Gallery Curator Jennifer Layn, [email protected]. (802) 748-7313 All exhibited art is for sale and a portion of the proceeds benefit the NVRH ARTs program.

CHARLESTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM
Museum Drive, West Charleston. 802-723-6024. Open Weds. 2-4 p.m. June-Sept. or by appointment.

CRYSTAL LAKE FALLS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
The museum is open by appointment. 802-525-3084. The Brick Kingdom Park open during daylight hours.

DERBY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM
37 Junior High Drive, Derby. 802-766-8080. Open Sundays 2-4 p.m. or by appointment.

FAIRBANKS MUSEUM
1302 Main Street, St. Johnsbury. 802-748-2372. www.fairbanksmuseum.org.

GLOVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
51 Bean Hill, above Town Clerk’s Office and Glover Public Library. Open most Monday afternoons, 1-5 p.m., or by appointment. Call Betsy at 802-525-4051 or Joan at 802-525-6212.

GREENSBORO HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
29 Breezy Avenue, Greensboro.

GREATER BARTON ARTS
396 Main Street, Barton. 802-525-3740. Closed for the season. Open Studio Mondays 9:30-11 through Oct. 28 then moving to the Barton Public Library ‘til spring.

HIGHLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS
2875 Hardwick Street, Greensboro. 802-533-2000. www.highlandartsvt.org. Open Wednesday – Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. by reservation only.

MAC CENTER FOR THE ARTS
158 Main St., Newport. 802-334-1966. www.maccenterforthearts.com. Open Tues. – Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Sun. and Mon. “MAC says, HELLO SPRING?” fine art exhibit opens April 11 and runs through Sat., June 7 in the downstairs gallery at the MAC. The art opening takes place on April 11 at 5 p.m., free of charge.

MEMPHREMAGOG HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Emory Hebard State Office Building, 100 Main Street, Newport. 802-334-6195. Open to the public, Monday to Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The exhibits is a permanent display of panels: Crossroads Before & Beyond Abenakis Culture and Timeline, Remembering the City of Newport’s Vanishing History of Legends, and Celebrating Confluence.

MUSEUM OF EVERYDAY LIFE
3482 Dry Pond Road (Rt. 16), Glover. www.museumofeverydaylife.org. 802-626-4409. Open every day from 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

NORTHEAST KINGDOM ARTISANS’ GUILD
Back Room Gallery at 430 Railroad St., St. Johnsbury. 802-748-0158. www.nekartisansguild.com. Open Tuesday – Saturday 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. The Art of Holland Sweeney Deiringer showing through May 30.

OLD STONE HOUSE MUSEUM & HISTORIC VILLAGE
109 Old Stone House Road, Brownington. 802-754-2022. [email protected]. www.OldStoneHouseMuseum.org. Closed for the season. Open mid-May to mid-October. Grounds open year-round for self-guided tours.

THE PAINTERS LIGHT GALLERY
438 Main St., Derby. www.alyssadelabruere.com. Open Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

PARKER PIE GALLERY
161 County Road, West Glover. 802-525-3366. Liz Chadwick presents: Uphill: acrylic paintings on cheeseboards, through May 6. Open Tues.-
Sun. at 11 a.m.

THE SATELLITE GALLERY
71 Depot St., Lyndonville. 802-229-8317. Facebook.com/thesatellitevt. Open Wed., Fri., and Sat. noon-4 p.m. or by appointment. Claire Van Vliet’s exhibit “Sky and Earth” will be on display from April 2-May 31. Opening party Fri., April 11 from 4-7 p.m.

WHITE WATER GALLERY
5 River Street, East Hardwick Village. 802-563-2037. whitewatergallery.blogspot.com Open Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. or by appointment.

WOODSHED GALLERY AT BREAD & PUPPET THEATER
753 Heights Rd. in Glover at Bread and Puppet.

LIBRARIES

ALBANY PUBLIC LIBRARY
830 Main St., Albany. 802-755-6107. [email protected]. www.albanypubliclibraryvt.org. Open Mon. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Wed. and Fri. 3-6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Lego club on Fridays from 3-4:30 p.m. Minecraft club Sat. from 1-3 p.m. Snacks provided.

BARTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
100 Church St., Barton. 802-525-6524. https://bartonpubliclibrary.org. Open Monday 2-6 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-noon. Monday story time 4-5 p.m. Wednesday story time 10:30 a.m.-noon.

COBLEIGH PUBLIC LIBRARY
14 Depot Street, Lyndonville. 802-626-5475. www.cobleighlibrary.org. Open Monday noon-5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday noon-7 p.m., Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

CRAFTSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY
149 Common Loop, Craftsbury Common. 802-586-9683. [email protected]. www.craftsburypubliclibrary.org. Open Mon. 2-6 p.m., Tues. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Wed. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs. 2-6 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Preschool story time: Tuesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m.

DAILEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
101 Junior High Drive, Derby Center. 802-766-5063. www.daileymemoriallibrary.org. Open Tuesday and Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

GLOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
51 Bean Hill Rd, Glover. 802-525-4365. https://gloverlibrary.org. Open Monday 9 a.m.-noon, Tuesday 2-5 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday noon-5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.-noon.

GOODRICH MEMORIAL LIBRARY
202 Main St., Newport. 802-334-7902. www.goodrichlibrary.org. [email protected]. Open Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Story time: 10:30 a.m. every Thurs. geared for 2-4 year-olds. Book Club: 1 p.m. every third Thurs. Board Meeting: 12:15 p.m. every third Fri.

GREENSBORO FREE LIBRARY
53 Wilson St., Greensboro. 802-533-2531. [email protected]. www.greensborofreelibrary.org. Open Tues. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Thurs.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sun. 12 p.m.-2 p.m. Closed Mon. and Wed. Story time: 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays

HASKELL FREE LIBRARY AND OPERA HOUSE
93 Caswell Avenue, Derby Line. 888-626-2060. [email protected]. www.haskelloperahouse.org. Open to members Tues. to Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tours available by reservation.

HITCHCOCK MUSEUM AND LIBRARY
1252 VT Route 100, Westfield. 802-744-8258. www.westfield.vt.gov/hitchcock-library. Open Tues. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Thurs. 1 p.m.-6 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

HOLLAND FREE LIBRARY
28 School Road, Holland. Open every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come take as many books as you’d like, there is no return policy. Watch for upcoming kids’ story time and other activities hosted by the Holland Free Library.

ISLAND POND PUBLIC LIBRARY
49 Mill St, Island Pond. 802-723-6134. www.islandpondpubliclibrary.com

JOHN WOODRUFF SIMPSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
1972 East Craftsbury Road, Craftsbury. 802-586-9692. Open Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m.-noon, Thursday from 9 a.m.-noon and 2-6 p.m., Sunday noon-1 p.m.

JONES MEMORIAL LIBRARY
1 Water St., Orleans. 802-754-6660. [email protected]. www.jonesmemoriallibrary.org. Open Mon. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Wed. 1-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

LEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY
130 Park Ave., Irasburg. www.leachpubliclibrary.org. 802-754-2526. [email protected]. Open Mon., Wed., and Thurs. 3-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Story hour Fri. 10 a.m. Check Facebook and website for updates.

LOWELL COMMUNITY LIBRARY
2270 Route 100, Lowell. 802-744-2317. [email protected]. Open Tuesday 3-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

RAND MEMORIAL LIBRARY
160 Railroad Street, North Troy. 802-988-4741. [email protected]. www.randmemorial.com. Open Monday and Tuesday 3-7 p.m., Wednesday 1-5 p.m., Thursday and Friday 8 a.m.-noon. Storytime Fridays at 10 a.m.

JOHNSBURY ATHENAEUM ART GALLERY & PUBLIC LIBRARY
1171 Main St., St. Johnsbury. 802-748-8291. www.stjathenaeum.org. Open Mon. to Fri.: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m