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THURSDAY, MAY 16
NCUHS SPRING DANCE AND DRAMA CONCERT
North Country Union High School presents its Spring Dance and Drama Concert, on Thursday, May 16. The show gets under way at 6 p.m.
FRIDAY, MAY 17
MOVIE AT THE HASKELL
Linda wants chicken! will be playing on Friday, May 17, from 7-9 p.m. at the Haskell Opera House located at 93 Caswell Ave. in Derby Line. Rated G. Cost is $5 per person.
GREATER BARTON ARTS SPRING STUDENT ART SHOW
Greater Barton Arts will hold a Spring Student Art Show opening reception on Friday, May 17 from 6-8 p.m. at 396 Main Street, Barton (across from the post office) Art from area elementary schools and Lake Region Union High School students. A band from LR will entertain at the reception. There will be Food. For more info, contact [email protected].
SATURDAY, MAY 18
BIG TRUCK DAY AND CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL IN DERBY
The Dailey Memorial Library will hold its annual Big Truck Day and Children’s Festival on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. outside the library. Kids can explore and climb into dozens of visiting trucks, and numerous games, activity booths, and food options will be featured on the green. The cost is $5 per child, free for adults and babies under 12 months, with a maximum cost of $15 per family. Call 802-766-5063 for more information.
OLD-FASHIONED BARN DANCE IN CRAFTSBURY
Attend an Old-Fashioned Barn Dance, at Brassknocker Farm. Dave Rowell opens his Brassknocker Farm in East Craftsbury to benefit three great Craftsbury non-profit organizations: the Craftsbury Public Library, the Craftsbury Chamber Players, and the JW Simpson Memorial Library. Find event details, auction items and purchase tickets in advance visit www.jwsimpsonmemorial.org/barn-dance-1.
CRAFT AND VENDOR EVENT IN NORTH TROY
A craft and vendor event will be held at the North Troy American Legion Post 28 on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. featuring Jewelry, homemade baked goods, local artwork, and crafts.
CRAFTSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY PLANT SALE
The Craftsbury Public Library annual plant sale will be held on the library’s side lawn on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Plant donations will be accepted on Friday, May 17, and Saturday morning from 8-9 a.m. Any donated plants should be potted, watered, and free of weeds and pests. The income from this sale goes directly toward covering operating costs of running the library. For more info, call 802-586-9683 or email [email protected].
SUNDAY, MAY 19
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST IN ORLEANS VILLAGE
The Jones Memorial Library will host a community breakfast in Orleans Village on Sunday, May 19, from 7:30-10:30 a.m. at the Municipal Building in Orleans. All you can eat – $10 Adults, $5 kids under 12, and free for kids 4 and under.
SUNDAY BIRD WALKS IN GREENSBORO
The Greensboro Conservation Commission and Greensboro Free Library are cosponsoring three Sunday morning bird walks led by expert local birders. In addition to bird identification books, the library has two pairs of binoculars available for loan, and additional pairs may be available to borrow for each walk. The first walk will begin at the library at 53 Wilson Street in Greensboro at 7 a.m. on Sunday, May 19. The second walk will meet at 7 a.m. at Highland Lodge on Sunday, May 26. The third and final walk will meet at 7 a.m. at the end of Collier Road (off Rocking Rock Road) on Sunday, June 2. All the bird walks are free.
LR SPRING JAZZ CONCERT AND SENIOR SHOWCASE
The Lake Region Union High School Music Department presents the annual spring jazz concert and senior showcase performance on Sunday, May 19, 2 p.m., at the Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro. Admission is free, but donations will be gratefully accepted to benefit the LR Music Activities and Scholarship Fund. For further information, please contact Dr. Sara Doncaster at 802-754-2500 extension 219.
COUNTRY ACOUSTIC JAM – A.K.A. PASS THE MIC
Country Acoustic Jam – A.K.A. Pass The Mic will be held on Sunday, May 19, from 1- 4 p.m. at the Burke Community Building, 212 School St. in West Burke. Everyone one with musical talent is encouraged to participate. Come to play, sing, dance or listen to some country music. There will be a door prize and refreshments are available. For more info, call 802-467-3423 or Lynn Welch at 802-467-3019.
TUESDAY, MAY 21
NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
New Hope Christian School will hold an open house on Tuesday, May 21, from 6-7:30 p.m. The school is located at 1145 Rte. 14 in Irasburg. For more info, call 802-754-9600.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22
JUST GETTING BY DOCUMENTARY FILM
Just Getting By, a new documentary film by Bess O’Brien focused on Vermonters struggling with food and housing insecurity will play in Newport at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, at the Goodrich Memorial Library on Main Street. Admission is free and sponsored by the Orleans Essex Building Bright Futures Council.
THURSDAY, MAY 23
MISSISQUOI VALLEY HISTORICAL ANNUAL
The Missisquoi Valley Historical Annual Meeting to be held at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 23 at the Historical Society Building at 155 Main Street, in North Troy. All are welcomed to attend.
NORTH COUNTRY HOSPITAL AUXILIARY MEET UP
The North Country Hospital Auxiliary meet up will be held at on Thursday, May 23 at noon at Le Belvedere. Meet up with old friends and new ones and learn about what’s happening at the hospital. Dutch treat, and RSVP to Merrilyn Barry at 802-334-3286.
FRIDAY, MAY 24
COBLEIGH LIBRARY PLANT SALE
The Friends of the Cobleigh Library Plant Sale will be held at the library, located at 14 Depot St. in Lyndonville on Friday, May 24, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, May 25 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Indoor and outdoor plant donations accepted May 21-23 (Tues., Wed., and Thurs.). Please note due to the presence of jumping worms in the NEK, only garden plants that are bare root, seedlings in solarized soil, and houseplants can be accepted. For more info, call 802-626-5475.
MOVIE AT THE HASKELL
The Old Oak (Notre Pub) will be playing on Friday, May 24, from 7-9 p.m. at the Haskell Opera House located at 93 Caswell Ave. in Derby Line. Rated PG13. Cost is $5 per person.
SATURDAY, MAY 25
ORLEANS COUNTY GYMKHANA BUCKLE SERIES
The Orleans County Gymkhana Buckle Series event will be held on Saturday, May 25 at the Orleans County Fairgrounds, Roaring Brook Road in Barton. Check in at 9 a.m. Starts at noon. For more info, contact Tracy Webb at 802-782-0338, email [email protected] or visit www.orleanscountyfair.net/gymkhana.html.
MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION
The Orleans County Fair Association celebrates Memorial Day in Roaring Brook Park on Saturday, May 25. The day generally includes a variety of pulling, Gymkhana, and a demolition derby on Sunday. Other family activities may include a baseball tournament, food vendors, and a bouncy house. Horse Pulls at 10 a.m. Gymkhana at noon. For more info, visit http://www.orleanscountyfair.net/memorial-day.html.
NEWPORT CITY WIDE YARD SALE
The Newport city wide yard sale will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 25 and 26. For more info, visit www.newportrecreation.org/yardsale.html.
F.O.L.K. COMMUNITY YARD SALE
The F.O.L.K. community yard sale, market and barbecue is on Saturday, May 25 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Lowell Graded School on Route 100 in Lowell. There will be a wide variety of new and used items available for sale from multiple sellers. The barbecue is from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.. For more information, visit https://sites.google.com/view/friendsoflowellkids/events.
SUNDAY, MAY 26
DEMOLITION DERBY IN BARTON
A demolition derby will be held at 1 p.m. at the Orleans County Fairgrounds, Roaring Brook Rd. in Barton. Pre run 4-cyl. Last year’s rules apply. Pre run V8- Last year’s rules apply. Strictly 6-cyl. demo running as many heats as there are cars. Winners of 6-cyl. will go in a final with pre run 4-cyl. V8 pre run. One and done – no heats. Only feature. Van and pick up demo heats will depend on participation. For questions and to register, contact Bernie Butler at 802-673-8253.
MONDAY, MAY 27
ALBANY METHODIST CHURCH MEMORIAL DAY LUNCHEON
Albany Methodist Church on Rt. 14 in Albany will be having a Memorial Day luncheon at noon, following the Memorial Day Observances in Albany on Monday, May 27. Ham, homemade baked beans, macaroni and potato salads, homemade rolls and pie will be served. Adults $15 and children half price. Veterans will eat for free. All proceeds go towards local needs and ministry. Questions, call 802-754-2790.
TUESDAY, MAY 28
FORESTRY AND CONSERVATION SERIES IN CRAFTSBURY
Join the 2024 Forestry and Conservation Series Tuesday, May 28 at 7 p.m. – Understanding Old Forests, and What Makes Them Unique. All lectures will be held in the Activity Center at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 535 Lost Nation Rd., Craftsbury Common. For questions, email [email protected] or call 802-595-5754.
THURSDAY, MAY 30
MONSTER LAB: A WRITING WORKSHOP
On Thursday, May 30, from 4-5:30 p.m. join a Monster Lab: A Writing Workshop with at the J.W. Simpson Memorial Library, located at 1972 East Craftsbury Road in East Craftsbury. Join author and folklorist GennaRose Nethercott to examine what makes a paranormal creature tick—and then use those tools to invent new monsters. This workshop is free, but space is limited. Register early by emailing [email protected], or call 802-586-9692.
VISIT WITH GENNAROSE NETHERCOTT IN EAST CRAFTSBURY
Visit with GennaRose Nethercott for a reading from her new book of short stories, Fifty Beasts to Break Your Heart on Thursday, May 30, at 7 p.m. The reading will be followed by a Q&A and book signing. This program will take place at the East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church.
FRIDAY, MAY 31
MOVIE AT THE HASKELL
Sun Atikamekw will be playing on Friday, May 31, from 7-9 p.m. at the Haskell Opera House located at 93 Caswell Ave. in Derby Line. Rated PG13. Cost is $5 per person.
THURSDAY, JULY 4
PANCAKE BREAKFAST IN WESTMORE
The 18th Annual Pancake Breakfast will be held on Thursday, July 4, from 8-10:30 a.m., at the Fellowship Hall in Westmore. There will be home-made pancakes with fresh strawberries and local maple syrup, homemade scrambled eggs, sausages, coffee, and juice. Donations support refurbishing Fellowship Hall.
HARRY CORROW FREEDOM RUN
Harry Corrow Freedom Run on July 4 is run on the Memphremagog Waterfront Path, the Beebe Spur Bike Path, and Memphremagog Trails. It has been lengthened to include a Half Marathon along with 10-mile 10 km, 5 km, and 2-mile distances. The start and finish at Prouty Beach in Newport. Watermelon and ice cream are offered up after the run. 20% of registration fees donated to the National Alliance on Mental Illness Vermont to support suicide awareness and prevention efforts. This run is held in conjunction with Newport City’s July 4th Celebration, with activities planned in Gardner Park, culminating in a display of fireworks. For more info, visit https://kingdomgames.co/harry-corrow-freedom-run.
SATURDAY, JULY 13
CRAFTSBURY ANTIQUES & UNIQUES
Craftsbury Antiques & Uniques annual festival featuring antiques, vintage items, artisan crafts, local food, and music will be held on Craftsbury Common on Saturday, July 13 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free entry, $5/car parking. For more info, visit. www.craftsburyantiquesanduniques.com.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7
SOUPY TALKS IN WESTMORE
On Wednesday, August 7 at 5 p.m. the Westmore Community Church will host an evening of storytelling from two local storytellers, Mark Violette on one of his travels, ‘Bees on Route 66’ and Ted Page on ‘The Good Grandpa.’ Enjoy homemade soups, bread, and beverages with entertaining stories at the Soupy Talks evening. Donations support refurbishing Fellowship Hall.
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.
BARTON AND GLOVER SENIOR MEALS
Served in Barton Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30 p.m. followed by bingo. Served in Glover Wednesday at noon, followed by bingo at 1 p.m. For more info, call Mary Ann Royer at 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.
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 FOOD SHELF
St. Mark’s Food Shelf, in the Parish House, Second St., Newport, is open every Monday 11:30 to 12:30. It makes no difference where one lives, or financial standing. Anyone in need of food, please come. Each will receive a bag of groceries with additional food offerings if available.
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.
FARMERS MARKET
CRAFTSBURY FARMERS MARKET
On the Common, Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m., May 25 to October 7.
GLOVER FARMERS MARKET
Village Green (Town Hall if rain). Sundays 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. June through September.
GREENSBORO FARMERS MARKET
Town Green. Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m. July 10 to August 28.
HARDWICK FARMERS MARKET
Atkins Field, 140 Granite St.. Fridays 3-6 p.m. May 24 to October 11.
NEWPORT FARMER’S MARKET
The Newport Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday opening May 18 until October 12, and every Wednesday June 5 until October 9, on the causeway across from Waterfront Plaza between the North Country Chamber of Commerce Building and the 1-91 access road in Newport (exit 27). Rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everything made or grown by local farmers and craft persons. EBT and Debit cards accepted. Farm to family coupon site. Crop Cash coupons available opening day. Info call, 802- 274-8206 or 802-334-6858
CAMPS
GREEN MOUNTAIN CONSERVATION CAMP
The one-week camp programs are held at Lake Bomoseen in Castleton and Buck Lake in Woodbury for 12- to 14-year-olds. Campers participate in hands-on learning about fish and wildlife conservation, ecology, forestry, orienteering, safe firearm and archery techniques, swimming, canoeing, fishing and more. Conservation Camps open June 16 and continue until August 16. Tuition is $250 for the week, including food, lodging and equipment, and financial assistance is available. Info and registration are available at www.vtfishandwildlife.com. For more info, contact [email protected] or call 802-522-2925.
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 on the VT Al-Anon website: www.vermontalanonalateen.org. The Newport in-person weekly meeting has returned to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (in the Parish Hall behind church) on Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. at 44 Second Street, Newport.
ALBANY LIBRARY WRITING GROUP
This will be a creative space, where writers support each other in facing down the blank page. The group will be facilitated by assistant librarian and writer Krista Mayer. Teens and adults are both welcome. Writing prompts provided. This group meets from 2-4 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month at the Albany Public Library.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
For anyone who thinks they have a problem and would like help, Alcoholics Anonymous is available during this time of COVID-19. Virtual meeting dates and times are listed at Vermont Area 70 website: https://aavt.org. Click on blue virtual meeting links or call the NEK area confidential hotline at 802-334-1213.
ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS IN-PERSON SUPPORT GROUP
Newport (VT) Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group provides support and informative exchange with those caring for someone with dementia. Offered monthly, in-person, every 4th Tuesday, 3:30-5 p.m. Goodrich Memorial Library, Main Street, Newport, 2nd floor. Informal and confidential. Elevator access and handicap parking in rear of building. Contact Suzi, 802-673-9499 or [email protected] for any questions.
AMERICAN LEGION POST #7 HARDWICK
51 North Main Street, Hardwick. Ongoing bingo every Monday night. Doors open at 6 p.m., bingo starts at 7 p.m. The kitchen will be open serving a small menu until 8 p.m.
AMERICAN LEGION POST #21 NEWPORT
The American Legion Post #21 is located at 5 Veterans Avenue in Newport (next to the high school). Ongoing events include Bingo every Friday at 6:30 p.m. and every Sunday at 12:30 p.m., and live music from 6-9 p.m. on Thursdays.
AMERICAN LEGION POST #28 NORTH TROY
Located at 254 Dominion Ave. in North Troy. Bingo every Tuesday at 6:25 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP – FIRST YEAR’S FIRSTS
Orleans Essex VNA & Hospice 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. The group meets the first Tuesday of the month (July will be Wednesday, July 5) from 3-4 p.m., at OEVNA, 46 Lakemont Road in Newport. There is no cost to attend. For more info call OEVNA at 802-334-5213. No pre-registration needed.
BILINGUAL (SPANISH-ENGLISH) PLAYGROUP
Sundays, 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.
BOARD GAME GROUP IN ALBANY
Board Game Group at the Albany Public Library meets on the second Saturday of each month for ages 10 and up. Questions, email [email protected], or [email protected]. Albany Public Library, 830 Main Street, in Albany.
BORDER BOARD GAMES IN DERBY LINE
Play modern board games like Wingspan or Ticket to Ride the third Saturday 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. On facebook@borderboardgames.
BREAD AND PUPPET PERFORMANCES
Idiots of the World Unite Against the Idiot System, every Saturday July 15-August 26 at 3 p.m. Paper Mâché Mass every Saturday, now through August 26 at 4:30 p.m. Mother Dirt Circus and Pageant every Sunday, through August 27 at 3 p.m.
BRIDGE CLUB – ARTHUR AIKEN DUPLICATE
The Arthur Aiken Duplicate Bridge Club meets Mondays at 12:30 p.m. at 160 Railroad Street in North Troy. For more info, contact Eric McCann at 802-988-4773 or Denny Lyster at 802-744-6839.
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
The Northeast Chapter of The Compassionate Friends meets every third Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. at Orleans Federated Church, School St. in Orleans. Losing a child is the worst loss any parent can endure. Join in sharing the life of your child, bring a photo, maybe a poem, you need not walk alone. Please call if you are attending or for questions contact Fran Smith at 802-673-9910 or Bev Gage at 802-673-9027. Masks will be required.
CRAFTING IN DERBY LINE
Craft the second Saturday of each month at the Derby Line Village Hall from noon-4 p.m. Conversation, painting, needlework, visiting, etc. Come and go as you please. Contact Ken at [email protected] or 802-334-8033.
DEATH CAFE IN ALBANY
An informal conversation about death, facilitated by Kelsey Crelin. Refreshments are provided. This group meets on at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the Albany Public Library.
DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE IN DERBY LINE
Dances of Universal Peace the second Sunday 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 Saturdays at 10 a.m. Pope Library (Community Center) in Danville, “Back porch style” sit in a circle and take turns choosing a tune/song. Listeners welcome. For more info, call 802-684-2256 or Vicki at 802-535-6069.
JOURNEY TO RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP
212 Prouty Drive, Newport. 802-624-4156. https://jtr-cc.org/. Monday – Parents in Recovery at noon; Tuesday – All Recovery at noon; Narcotics Anonymous at 6 p.m.; Wednesday – Parents in Recovery at noon; Thursday – Lunch Chat at noon, Seeking Safety at 2 p.m., Al-Anon Anonymous at 6 p.m. zoom only; Friday – Families in Recovery at noon, All Recovery at 1p.m.; Sunday – Alcoholics Anonymous at 9 a.m. at North Country Hospital. All groups are accessible over Zoom, excluding lunch chat. Links on website.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS – TROY
All you can eat breakfast every third Sunday 8 to 11 a.m. to benefit families in need. All you can eat for $9. Kids under five are free. St. Andre Bessette Parish, Troy Church Hall, 130 South Pleasant St., Troy. Sponsored by Council 7943. For more info, contact 802-673-7510 or 802-323-2470.
MUSIC JAM SESSION IN DERBY LINE
Starting May 1, the music jam will be held on the 4th Friday of the month from 6-9 p.m. at Derby Line Village Hall. All music players are welcome. For more info, call Donna 802-673-9101.
NCSU TRAVELING PLAYGROUP!
Children ages 0 – 3 years and their caregivers, from any town, are invited to attend playgroups led by the NCSU Early Childhood Paraeducators and community resource staff. Contact Diane to learn more: 802-334-5847, ext. 2046, or [email protected]. Come play, enjoy circle, and snack time, and take away books and materials for at-home learning! Playgroups will take place in the Pre-K classrooms of Coventry Village School and Lowell Graded School, and in the NCSU Family Resource Center in Newport. You do not have to be a resident of these towns to attend playgroup! Coventry Village School – 3rd Friday mornings 8:30-10:30 a.m. Lowell Graded School – 3rd Friday Afternoons 11-1 p.m. (includes lunch!). NCSU Family Resource Center, 121 Duchess Ave. Suite B, Newport – 2nd Wednesday • Afternoons 1:30-3 p.m. Runs through May.
NEK RAINBOW COALITION
LGBTQIA+ group meets every fourth Thursday 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 are welcome. Snacks and drinks are provided. See nekrc.com for more details.
NEWPORT ELKS LODGE #2155
3736 US Route 5, Derby. Wednesday – 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 monthly breakfast cancelled until further notice.
NORTH COUNTRY QUILTERS GUILDThe North Country Quilters Guild meeting will be held on the first Tuesday of the month at The Church of God in Newport. New members welcome anytime regardless of skill level. Contact Kathy Nolan at [email protected] or Emily Smartt at [email protected] to be included on the email list. For more info, visit www.northcountryquiltersvt.com.
SPANISH/ENGLISH BILINGUAL PLAYGROUP
Spanish/English bilingual playgroup for children ages 4-9 on Sundays, 3-4 p.m. at the J.W. Simpson Library in East Craftsbury.
STAMP CLUB IN NEWPORT
The Memphremagog Stamp Club meets on the first and third Wednesday of every month at CALLICO, 326 Bluff Road in Newport from 7 to 9 p.m. Call Denis for details at 802-334-6001. All stamp collecting interests are welcome.
VFW POST #798 AUXILIARY
VFW Post #798 located at 141 Central St., Newport. The monthly meeting for May has moved to Sunday, May 5 at 6:05 p.m. Visit Facebook-VFW POST 798 Auxiliary to view the menu. First Sunday of the month all-you-can-eat breakfast 8-11 a.m. – adults $10, children 12 and under $6.
CHURCH NOTIFICATIONS
ALBANY & EAST ALBANY
ALBANY METHODIST CHURCH – 906 Main Street, Albany. 802-754-2790. 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. Sunday services will be held at the Barton United Church at 10 a.m. with Reverend Evelyn Coupe. Children are welcome. 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 – Summer location (weather permitting) Sunday Meeting for Worship at 10 a.m. on the lawn outside the Glover library. Otherwise, Meeting for Worship will be inside at the Barton library. Zoom available at both locations. Vee at 802-754-2029 or email Linda at [email protected].
BROWNINGTON
BROWNINGTON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH – Hinman Settler Road, Brownington Village. Sunday service at 11 a.m with Rev. Martha Peck.
BROWNINGTON CENTER CHURCH – 9 Spirit Road, Brownington. Pastor Neal Perry. 802-754-2396. Sunday worship at 10 a.m.
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 Road, Craftsbury. For Mass schedules, go to www.mqasvt.org. ROSARY & MAY CROWNING Sunday, May 5, at 4 p.m. Rosary outside by the Our Lady of Fatima statue, weather permitting. Followed by May Crowning. Light meal to follow. For more info, contact Jeannine at 802-586-2899 or [email protected].
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. Service at 10:30 a.m. in person and on Zoom. Sunday, May 5 with speaker Trish Sears.
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 the month of August are lit in memory of Wanda Kesler and Lucilu from her daughter Diana LaClair.
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. Worship Sunday at 9 a.m. with Rev. Bob Liebold followed by coffee and fellowship. Special music with organist and choir director mark Violette.
GALLERIES & MUSEUMS
CATAMOUNT ARTS
15 Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury. 802-748-2600. 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 Wednesdays 2-4 p.m. through September or by appointment.
CRYSTAL LAKE FALLS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Closed for the season. 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 St. (across from the Post Office). Closed until spring. Facebook: Greater Barton Arts. www.greaterbartonarts.com. [email protected]. Creation and Conversation: Monday morning open studio from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Barton library.
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 Street, Newport. 802-334-1966. www.maccenterforthearts.com. Open Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday. Off the Wall art show May 10-June 23.
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.
PARKER PIE GALLERY
161 County Road, West Glover. 802-525-3366. Ann Young: Nature Abstracted, oil paintings now through June 4.
THE SATELLITE GALLERY
71 Depot Street, Lyndonville. 802-229-8317. facebook.com/thesatellitevt. Open Wednesday and Saturday noon-4 p.m. or by appointment.
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 Monday 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday and Friday 3-6 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Storytime Mondays 10 a.m. with snacks, arts and crafts, and simple science experiments.
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
Church Lane, Craftsbury Common. 802-586-9683. [email protected]. www.craftsburypubliclibrary.org. Open Monday and Thursday 2-6 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.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 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 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 Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Story time: 10:30 a.m. every Thursday geared for children 3 to 5 includes a scavenger hunt for the letter of the week, followed by stories, songs, and a craft. Pokémon Card Trading Club: 4 p.m. every Wednesday. Book Club: 1 p.m. every third Thursday. Board Meeting: noon every third Friday.
GREENSBORO FREE LIBRARY
53 Wilson Street, Greensboro. 802-533-2531. [email protected]. www.greensborofreelibrary.org. Open Tuesday 10 a.m.-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.-1:30 p.m.
HASKELL FREE LIBRARY AND OPERA HOUSE
93 Caswell Ave., Derby Line. 888-626-2060. [email protected]. https://haskellopera.com. open to members from Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tours of the library and opera house are available by reservation.
HITCHCOCK MUSEUM AND LIBRARY
1252 VT Route 100, Westfield. 802-744-8258. www.westfield.vt.gov/hitchcock-library. Open Tuesday 2-7 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m-3 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
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 Monday 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday 1-5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
LEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY
130 Park Ave., Irasburg. 802-754-2526. www.leachpubliclibrary.org. Open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 3-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Story Hour Friday at 10 a.m. Open Tuesdays 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. beginning June 18. Lunchbox coming back this summer. 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 Street, St. Johnsbury. 802-748-8291. www.stjathenaeum.org. Open Monday to Friday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
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