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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13

ASTRONOMER VISITS CRAFTSBURY LIBRARY
In preparation for the solar eclipse, astronomer Douglas Arion will give a talk at the Craftsbury Public Library on March 13 at 6 p.m. This talk will help explain what happens during a solar eclipse and how to view it safely. Weather permitting, there will be an opportunity to view the night sky following the program. For more info, call 802-586-9683.

FRIDAY, MARCH 15

ST. PAUL’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL ANNUAL FISH FRY
St. Paul’s Catholic School in Barton will hold its annual fish fry on Friday, March 15 at the Barton Memorial Building. Meal includes golden battered haddock, baked potato, coleslaw, roll, and dessert. Dine in or take-out. Serving from 5-6 p.m. No phone orders, please. Adults $15, kids $10.

FUNDRAISER CHILI DINNER IN GREENSBORO
The Greensboro Free Library’s annual chili dinner fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, March 15, from 5- 7 p.m. at the GUCC Fellowship Hall.  Donations of chili, cornbread, coleslaw, or desserts are appreciated. Admission is by donation, with suggested donations of $10 for adults and $5 for children. For more info, call 802-533-2531 or email [email protected].

MOVIE AT THE HASKELL
Poor Things (English with French subtitles) will be playing on Friday, March 15, from 7-9 p.m. at the Haskell Opera House located at 93 Caswell Ave. in Derby Line. A 13+ rating in Quebec, R rating in the U.S. Not for kids. Cost is $5 per person.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16

CORNED BEEF DINNER IN IRASBURG
The Irasburg United Church will be holding its annual corned beef and cabbage dinner on Saturday, March 16. The meals will be takeout.  These will be full dinners consisting of corned beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, roll and dessert. Pickup times for the dinners will be from 3:30-6:30 p.m. The price is $15 per dinner.  Although reservations are recommended, walk-ins are welcome.   For reservations, call Michelle at 802-754-2281.  If no answer leave message and she will get back to you.

SUNDAY, MARCH 17

PATRICK’S DAY BREAKFAST IN ORLEANS
A St. Patrick’s Day breakfast will be held from 7:30-10:30 a.m. at the Orleans Municipal Building on Sunday, March 17.  Adults $10, Kids $5, under 4 free.  This is a benefit for the Jones Memorial Library.

COUNTRY ACOUSTIC JAM IN WEST BURKE
A Country Acoustic Jam: A.K.A. Pass the Mic will be held from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at the Burke Community Building located at 212 School St. in West Burke. Everyone with musical talent is encouraged to participate. Come play, sing, dance or listen to some good country music. There will be a door prize and refreshments available. For more info, call 802-467-3423 or Lynn Welch at 802-467-3019.

MONDAY MARCH 18

SOLAR ECLIPSE PRESENTATION IN GREENSBORO
Enjoy a solar eclipse presentation by science educator Bobby Felice-Rubio, at 11 a.m. to adults on Monday, March 18 at the Greensboro Free Library.  Mr. Felice-Rubio worked for the Fairbanks Museum for many years and has a way of making everyone fall in love with science. For more info, call 802-533-2531 or email [email protected].

TUESDAY, MARCH 19

NEK ENERGY SAVERS IN GREENSBORO
NEK Energy Savers, a consortium of several local town energy committees, will offer a free dinner and expert panel on home weatherization on Tuesday, March 19, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Participants will learn simple steps to weatherize their homes and how to save money and make homes more comfortable. Pre-registration is requested but not required. For more info, call 802-533-2531 or email [email protected].

WEDNESDAY MARCH 20

NORTHEAST KINGDOM AMATEUR RADIO
The Northeast Kingdom Amateur Radio Club is now meeting at the Barton Public Library on Wednesday, March 20 at 7 P.M.  Use the side entrance adjacent to the parking lot. All interested in radio communications are welcome, and an Amateur Radio World Clock demonstration will be given. All levels of FCC Amateur radio exams will be offered at 6 p.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 22

ST. PAUL’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL ANNUAL FISH FRY
St. Paul’s Catholic School in Barton will hold its annual fish fry on Friday, March 22 at the Barton Memorial Building. Meal includes golden battered haddock, baked potato, coleslaw, roll, and dessert. Dine in or take-out. Serving from 5-6 p.m. No phone orders, please. Adults $15, kids $10.

SATURDAY, MARCH 23

ORLEANS PTCA CRAFT FAIR
On Saturday, March 23 the Orleans PTCA will hold a craft fair at the Orleans Elementary School, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lots of local vendors, bunny bait station, and a chance to win an Amazon gift card.

SUNDAY, MARCH 31

EASTER DINNER IN DERBY
A free community Easter dinner will be held on Sunday, March 31 at the Elks in Derby. Delivery, takeout, and dine-in options available. Call 802-673-6674 to reserve meals prior to March 25.

MONDAY, APRIL 8

ECLIPSE VIEWING PARTY IN CRAFTSBURY
Craftsbury will be in the path of totality for the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, and everyone is invited to an eclipse viewing party on the common from 2-4 p.m.  There will be free eclipse glasses for the first 500 participants and a solar telescope projecting this rare celestial event.  In the event of inclement weather, there will be a livestream of the eclipse on the big screen inside the library. For more info, call 802-586-9683.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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 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.

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.

GENTLE FITNESS CLASS IN NEWPORT
Attend a free gentle class that is mostly seated on Mondays at 11 a.m. at the Newport Baptist Church, 306 East Main St. in Newport. Resuming April 1.  Anyone can take this class even with limited mobility. For more info, call Mo at 802-895-4297.

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.

LINE DANCE WITH MO IN DERBY
Free beginner line dance class.  Motown, funky, oldies, Latin, country and more at the Dailey Memorial Library in Derby on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. No class on March 13. Wear comfy shoes and bring water.  For more info, call Mo at 802-895-4297.

MUSIC JAM SESSION IN DERBY LINE
The music jam will be held from 2-5 p.m. the 4th Sunday of the month 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 GUILD
The North Country Quilters Guild meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Church of God on the Crawford Road (behind the Community Bank in Derby). New members welcome anytime 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.

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.

TEEN/PRETEEN KNITTING GROUPS AT THE BARTON LIBRARY
A monthly teen knitting group will be held from 4-5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20 at the Barton Public Library. Yarn and knitting needles will be provided or bring your own. There will be refreshments. To sign up call 802-525-6524 or email [email protected].

VFW POST #798 AUXILIARY
VFW Post #798 located at 141 Central Street, Newport. Regular monthly meeting is held the 2nd Sunday of the month at 6:05 p.m. Pub Night is on Thursday nights from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. Dine-in or takeout. Call 802-334-7717 for questions and to place your order. Visit Facebook-VFW POST 798 Auxiliary to view the menu. First Sunday of the month All You Can Eat Breakfast 8 to 11 a.m. – adults $10, children 12 and under $6.

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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 –  February Sunday services will be held at the West Glover Congregational Church at 10 a.m. Children are welcome.  Reverend Evelyn Coupe, 802-525-3607.

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.

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.

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 Street, Derby Line. 802-873-3563. [email protected]. Service  at 10:30 a.m.

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 – 30 Paradis Mountain Road, Island Pond. 802-487-0229. Pastor Ian R. Gilpatric.

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

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 Road, Westmore. westmorecommunitychurch.com or on Facebook. Sunday worship at 9 a.m. followed by coffee  in the Emerson Room. There will be music with Mark Violette, organist and choir director.

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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.

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.  Quantum Celestial Group Art Show March 15 through April 16.

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. Lynne Berard: Conversations in Color. New paintings through March 19.

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.

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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. Teen knitting  Wednesday, March 20.

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
Irasburg. 802-754-2526. www.leachpubliclibrary.org. Open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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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