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SUGAR-ON-SNOW DINNER AND AUCTION FUNDRAISER – was held on Friday, April 5. The River of Life Camp’s annual Sugar-on-Snow Dinner and Auction Fundraiser will NOT be held on Friday, April 26 from at the New Hope Bible Church located at 1145 Route 14 in Irasburg.
MONDAY, APRIL 22
CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCE IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY KICK-OFF
Learn about this effort to build resilience to climate change in Vermont and share your ideas and input to help craft a vision for a climate-resilient Vermont. Two sessions will be offered: Monday, April 22, 5:30-6:45 p.m. and Thursday, April 25, noon-1:15 p.m. Register for this virtual event at www.climatechange.vermont.gov/calendar.
TUESDAY, APRIL 23
UNIVERSITY OF IRASBURG: GRANT WRITING FOR BEGINNERS
Learn the basics of grant seeking and writing a strong application with Trisha Ingalls on Tuesday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m. at the Leach Public Library. For more info, call 802-754-2526.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24
COMMUNITY HYMN SING IN DERBY LINE
Join for an evening of a cappella hymn singing at the Derby Line Village Hall, 104 Main Street, on Wednesday, April 24 7 p.m. For more info, call 802-888-4552 or 802-498-4415.
UNIVERSITY OF IRASBURG: LABOR ON LOCATION
Join Vermont Department of Labor staff to learn about and access services such as how to create a Vermont Job Link account, job searches, writing resumés, and more on Wednesday, April 24 from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Leach Public Library. No registration needed – drop in. For more info visit leachpubliclibrary.org.
UNIVERSITY OF IRASBURG: HOW TO WRITE AN ETHICAL WILL
Learn the ins and outs of preparing an ethical will with Jeanne Desrochers on Wednesday, April 24, at 6:30 p.m., at the gallery on the common in Irasburg (beside the United Church). For more info or to register visit leachpubliclibrary.org.
THURSDAY, APRIL 25
Kids crafts in East Craftsbury: Trollen wheels!
Learn how to braid using a wooden trollen wheel, to create colorful cords and bracelets Thursday, April 25, at 10 a.m. Everyone will go home with a trollen wheel of their own. At the Simpson Library in East Craftsbury . Free. For more info, call 802-586-9692 or email [email protected].
Book discussion: The Women by Kristen Hannah
At the Simpson Library in East Craftsbury Thursday, April 25, at 11 a.m. For more info, call 802-586-9692 or email [email protected].
FRIDAY, APRIL 26
MOVIE AT THE HASKELL – cancelled for Friday, April 26.
SATURDAY, APRIL 27
BREAD & PUPPET NECESSITY SCREAMERS
A new show by The Bread & Puppet Theater, Necessity Streamers, Saturday, April 27 and Saturday, May 4 at 3 p.m. Admission by donation. In the ballroom, next to the museum entrance. Come at 2 p.m. to be rehearsed into the show. All singers, fiddlers, cellists, percussionists, clarinetists, and trumpeters bring an instrument, your voice, your body, and a friend. No experience necessary.
NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FUNDRAISER
On Saturday, April 27, at 8 a.m. the 8th grade students at New Hope Christian School will hold a yard sale on the Irasburg Common. The yard sale will benefit the 8th grade class trip in May. Rain or Shine. Donations will be accepted on Monday April 22 – Friday April 26, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at New Hope Christian School. Clothing donations should be like new. No books please.
DABBLE DAY IN COVENTRY
The 14th Annual Dabble Day event will be held on Saturday, April 27, from 9:30 a.m.-Noon at the Coventry Village School. The event will feature a wide variety of fun hands-on activities for young children, free books, snacks, and resources for families. Hosted by the Orleans Northern Essex Building Bright Futures Council community partners.
ALBANY VARIETY SHOW
Enjoy an evening of local talent at the Albany Town Hall on Saturday, April 27, at 7 p.m. Admission by donation, all proceeds go to the Albany Historical Society. Interested in performing? Email Kristin Urie at [email protected], or call 802-755-6878.
UNIVERSITY OF IRASBURG: FASHION FUN
Andi Bittner, age 9, invites any youngster to come explore fabrics, textures, fashion design and your imagination on Saturday, April 27, from 2-3 p.m., at the Leach Public Library. Children will have a chance to design miniature outfits on stick dolls and then recreate a large-scale version of their own. This class will not involve sewing. For more info or to register visit leachpubliclibrary.org.
UNIVERSITY OF IRASBURG: GELLI PRINTING
Local artist Gretchen Bittner will share the wonderful world of gel pad printing on Saturday, April 27, from 4-5:30 p.m., at the Leach Public Library. This is a unique style of printing that utilizes acrylic paint, a gel pad surface, texturing tools, and creativity. No artistic ability required. Adults only. For more info or to register visit leachpubliclibrary.org.
THE STORY OF A VERMONT VILLAGE LIBRARY
The colorful past, lively present and dynamic future of Irasburg’s iconic Leach Public Library will be presented on Sunday, April 21, at 3 p.m. at the Leach Public Library. Presentations and discussion, led by professors Judith Jackson, Laurie Green-Holland, Philllis Mosher, Colette Houle, Trisha Ingalls, and more. For more info or to register visit leachpubliclibrary.org.
SUNDAY, APRIL 28
ORLEANS COUNTY CORNHOLE FELINES & FRIENDS FUNDRAISER
Orleans County Cornhole is hosting an event to support Felines & Friends on Sunday, April 28 at the Elks Lodge in Derby. All skill levels are welcome. Cash prizes. To sign up for the Bring Your Own Partner tournament beginning at 1 p.m. preregister at https://share.scoreholio.com/aBijPK45nIb. For the Blind Draw at 5 p.m., preregister at https://share.scoreholio.com/mUIal6p6nIb.
ALL AGES SEASONAL SING IN EAST CRAFTSBURY
Join in singing Sunday, April 28, from 4-6 p.m. with simple harmonies, seasonal songs at the John Woodruff Simpson Memorial Library in East Craftsbury. For more info, contact Kristin Urie at [email protected].
NEK NEIGHBORS IN IRASBURG
Portraits in photographs and words of some of the unforgettable men and women who have made this corner of the Northeast Kingdom their home with Professors Phillis Mosher and John Miller on Sunday, April 28, at 1 p.m. at the Leach Public Library.
IRASBURG AND THE CIVIL WAR
How does a Rhode Island cavalryman who fought in the Civil War end up in Irasburg? Come find out at this exciting talk by Civil War historian Rob Grandchamp on Sunday, April 28, at 3 p.m. at the Leach Public Library. For more info or to register visit leachpubliclibrary.org.
MONDAY, APRIL 29
ACTIVE LISTENING: A WORKSHOP IN EAST CRAFTSBURY
An Active Listening: a workshop will be held with Scott Noyes on Monday, April 29, from 6-8 p.m. at the East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church for parents, childcare providers and teachers. Active listening may be the most powerful interaction we have with children. Through reflection and acceptance, children begin to feel understood. Then true problem solving can begin. Free.
TUESDAY, APRIL 30
CHILDREN’S BOOK PRESENTATION
Author Tanya Sousa and illustrator Marcia Blanco will present their new picture book, Rescued, at the Goodrich Memorial library on 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day.
VERMONT AUTHOR PRESENTS AT JEUDEVINE LIBRARY
The Jeudevine Memorial Library and the Galaxy Bookshop invite you to join them at the library for an evening with Thomas Christopher Greene, a Montpelier native, who will read from Notes from the Porch: Tiny True Stories to Make You Feel Better About the World. This free event will take place at the Jeudevine library on Tuesday, April 30, at 7 p.m. The Jeudevine library is located at 93 North Main Street in Hardwick. For more info, call 802-472-5948 or 802-472-5533.
COMMON GROUND IN IRASBURG
Irasburg has a historic village center with a handsome common, set in a classic Northeast Kingdom landscape. Today it confronts several challenges to maintaining and preserving the character and utility of the village center. In 2024, Irasburg citizens will work with consulting engineers to document concerns and goals to identify potential solutions and select preferred alternatives. The class will kick off this important town-wide discussion on Tuesday, April 30, at 5 p.m. on the common with professors Judith Jackson, Michael Sanville, and more.
THURSDAY, MAY 2
SPRING RUMMAGE SALE IN ORLEANS
There will be a spring rummage sale held to benefit Most Holy Trinity Parish on Thursday, May 2, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday, May 3, from 9 a.m.-noon. Drop off Wednesday, May 1, from 9 a.m.-4p.m. at Trinity Parish Hall, East St. in Orleans.
FRIDAY, MAY 3
RUMMAGE SALE IN ISLAND POND
The First Congregational Church of Brighton will be holding its annual Rummage Sale on Friday, May, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and Saturday May 4 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Congregational Church on Mountain Street in Island Pond. There will also be a food sale on Saturday.
SATURDAY, MAY 4
NEWPORT BIKE RODEO
Newport Parks & Rec will hold a Bike Rodeo at North Country Hospital on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come learn to ride. Don’t have a bike? Some will be available for use. There will be a skills course, mechanics, helmet fitting, adaptive bikes, e-bike demos, a free bike raffle and bike powered smoothies.
BARTON’S GREEN UP DAY
Barton’s Green Up Day is Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rain or shine! Free green bags at: E.M. Brown, Barton, and J.B. Colton, Orleans. Questions & road assignments? Call Aja Pion, 802-307-2233. No electronics, furniture, or hazardous waste. (Metal is okay.) Leave filled bags on any road or bring them to the dumpster located at the Barton Town Garage (next to recycling), Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and get a free ice cream. Roadside trash only. No household or yard trash.
BROWNINGTON’S GREEN-UP DAY
Saturday, May 4, is Brownington’s Green-Up Day. Green-up bags are available at Brownington’s Town Clerk’s office and all residents are invited to participate. Green bags and tires (eight per household) can be dropped off at the Brownington Town Garage from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Do not bring household garbage. Children dropping off green bags at the Brownington Town Garage will receive a coupon for a free ice cream at Tim and Doug’s.
GREATER BARTON ARTS CLEAN UP DAY
Join in on Saturday, May 4, from10 a.m.-4 p.m. for the Greater Barton Arts Clean Up Day in preparing the center in and out for the 2024 season of art shows, classes, and cultural events. There will be food and music. The center is located at 396 Main Street in Barton across from the post office.
CELEBRATION OF PALESTINIAN CULTURE AND RESILIENCE
Celebration of Palestinian Culture and Resilience doors open at noon, program from 2-4 p.m.., at the Greensboro United Church of Christ to hear Palestinian-American speaker Hamed Bakir share his reflections on aspects of Palestinian culture dear to his heart. Palestinian poems will be recited, and both a Palestinian song and dance will be performed and taught. Samples of Palestinian clothing will be on display and Palestinian finger food will be available. Jewish Voice for Peace member, Jason Hirsch, will also be on hand to share his perspectives. Several videos highlighting aspects of Palestinian life and culture will be screened. A silent auction will take place at the event of items being sold to support Medical Aid for Children in Gaza. The Silent Auction will include items not bid upon and still available after the end of the current on-line auction at www.32auctions.com/GazaChildrensAid which will close at 8 p.m. on May 3.
FRIDAY, MAY 10
MAC ARTS OFF THE WALL SHOW
Art aficionados are invited to the Memphremagog Arts Collaborative’s annual six-week Off the Wall art show that starts Friday, May 10, from 5-7 p.m. and continues through Sunday, June 23. The lightly juried event promises an interesting array of unique and multi-dimensional art and craft. A portion of the proceeds goes to the MAC Scholarship Fund. The gallery is located at 158 Main Street in Newport. For more info, call 802-334-1966, email [email protected], or visit www.maccenterforthearts.com.
SATURDAY, MAY 18
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.
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.). For more info, call 802-626-5475.
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
No current listings.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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 Glover Community Church at 10 a.m. with Reverend Joan Vincent. 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 Susan-Lynn Johns.
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, April 21 service followed by potluck.
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]. Easter Sunrise Service with Rev. Bruce Comisky and organist John Fish on Sunday, March 31 at 6:30 a.m.
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.
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
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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