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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1
NORTHSONG CONCERT IN NEWPORT
The annual Northsong Christmas concert will kick-off the holiday season on Friday, December 1, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, December 3, at 4 p.m., at the United Church of Newport. Admission to the concerts is by a suggested donation of $5. For further info email Ann K.. Hamilton at [email protected].
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2
MOVIE AT THE HASKELL
IL Sol Del Avvenire (French Subtitles) will be playing on Saturday, December 2, at 7 p.m. at the Haskell Opera House located at 93 Caswell Ave. in Derby Line. Cost is $5 per person.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3
LOVE LIGHTS A TREE IN GLOVER
The 16th annual lighting of the memory tree at the Glover Community Church will be held on Sunday, December 3 at 4 p.m. A donation of $5 represents one bulb on the tree in memory of or in honor of a loved one. The profit this year will go into the repair fund. Donations and names to be honored or in memory of should be sent to Paulette Rogers, 518 Perron Hill, Glover, VT 05839.
WESTMORE TREE LIGHTING
The annual holiday tradition in Westmore to light the park memorial tree will be held on Sunday, December 3, at 5 p.m. Friends are invited to bring an ornament to hang on the tree and to gather to meet, share thoughts about loved ones, sing Christmas carols, and have refreshments in the church’s Emerson room. This year there will also be a collection of food and money for the local pantry food shelf. If you are unable to attend but wish to donate, please send a check to the Westmore Community Church, 27 Hinton Hill Road, Westmore, Vermont 05860.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 4
LAKE REGION WINTER CONCERT
The Lake Region Union High School music department presents the annual winter concert on Monday, December 4, at 6:30 p.m., in the Lake Region cafe. The honors jazz quartet, jazz ensemble, chorus and select chorus will present a program of jazz standards and seasonal favorites. For further info, call (802) 754-2500, extension 219, or email [email protected]. Admission is free but donations will be gratefully accepted for the Lake Region music scholarship and activities fund.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5
MOVIE AT THE HASKELL
The Nature of Love (English Subtitles) will be playing on Tuesday, December 5, at 7 p.m. at the Haskell Opera House located at 93 Caswell Ave. in Derby Line. Cost is $5 per person.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6
HOLIDAY CARD WORKSHOP IN BARTON
Join in designing homemade holiday gift cards at the Barton Public Library on Wednesday, December 6, from 4-5 p.m. Supplies will be provided. All ages welcome. Holiday refreshments will be served. For more info call, 802-525-6524.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8
MOVIE AT THE HASKELL
Anatomy of a Fall (English subtitles) will be playing on Friday, December 8, at 7 p.m. at the Haskell Opera House located at 93 Caswell Ave. in Derby Line. Cost is $5 per person.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9
CHRISTMAS COOKIE FARE IN NEWPORT
The United Church of Newport will hold its annual Christmas Cookie fare on Saturday, December 9 from 10 a.m.-noon. Trays can be preordered. Prices are $15, $30 and $40. If you wish to order, please call Marvelene Richards at 802-334-1254.
CRAFTER AND VENDOR FAIR IN NORTH TROY
On December 9, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., a crafter and vendor fair will be held at the North Troy American Legion. Hot food will be available for sale.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12
JOSHUA HOUSE FUNDRAISER TALENT COMPETITION
Joshua House Fundraiser Talent Competition will be held Tuesday, December 12, from 6- 9 p.m. at the Eastside. See local talent perform and be the judge of who’s best. Tickets are $45.00, Send a check to Joshua House, P.O. Box 291, Newport, VT 05855, or buy at the door. Seating is limited.
MOVIE AT THE HASKELL
Testament (English subtitles) will be playing on Tuesday, December 12, at 7 p.m. at the Haskell Opera House located at 93 Caswell Ave. in Derby Line. Cost is $5 per person.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16
MOVIE AT THE HASKELL
Fallen Leaves (English subtitles) will be playing on Thursday, December 16, at 7 p.m. at the Haskell Opera House located at 93 Caswell Ave. in Derby Line. Cost is $5 per person.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20
BREAD & PUPPET EMERGENCY WORKSHOP ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Bread & Puppet will hold an EMERGENCY POLITICAL THEATER WORKSHOP organizational meeting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20 at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held in Pe Schu’s studio at 753 Heights Rd. in Glover. Park at the farmhouse by 122. The organizational meeting will create a plan for future activities and performances. For all ages. No previous experience necessary.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22
MOVIE AT THE HASKELL
Cinema Paradisio (English subtitles) will be playing on Friday, December 22, at 7 p.m. at the Haskell Opera House located at 93 Caswell Ave. in Derby Line. Cost is $5 per person.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30
MOVIE AT THE HASKELL
Four Daughters (English subtitles) will be playing on Saturday, December 30, at 7 p.m. at the Haskell Opera House located at 93 Caswell Ave. in Derby Line. Cost is $5 per person.
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 each Monday morning from 8:30-9:30 a.m. with a prepacked 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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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.
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.
JOURNEY TO RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP
212 Prouty Drive, Newport. 802-624-4156. https://jtr-cc.org/. Lunch Chats at noon Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at noon – bring your lunch, have a chat. Mondays: Moms in Recovery 10 a.m. Tuesday: Narcotics Anonymous 6 p.m. Wednesdays: Dads in Recovery 10 a.m. Thursdays: Seeking Safety 2 p.m., Al-Anon Anonymous 6 p.m. Fridays: Families in Recovery 10 a.m., All Recovery 1 p.m. Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous 9 a.m. All groups are accessible over Zoom, excluding lunch chat. Links can be found on the 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
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 Thursday at 6 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 www.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 from 8-11 a.m. the third Sunday of each month, Adults $10, children 12 and under $6. For more info, call Marty at 802-236-9255.
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). The December meeting of The North Country Quilters Guild will be held on Tuesday, December 5, at 6 p.m. This will be a Christmas Dinner. To sign up contact Kathy Nolan at 802-334-6214. Bring either a yard of fabric to swap or a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots, or both. 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.
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 Friday 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 – November services will be held at the Glover Community 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. [email protected]. 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. 802-723-4833. 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.
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.
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].
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 Street, St. Johnsbury. 802-748-0158. www.nekartisansguild.com. Open Tuesday through Saturday 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Vermont Outdoors – Paintings by Peggy Watson showing through November 11.
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. Donna Underwood Owens: The Vermont Animal Whisperer. Photographs of animals in their natural habitats through December 13.
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 Street, Albany. 802-755-6107. [email protected]. www.albanypubliclibraryvt.org. Open Monday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday 2-6 p.m., Saturday 1-5 p.m. STEAM Storytime Mondays 10 a.m. with snacks, arts and crafts and simple science experiments. Wednesday Fun: weekly drop-in activities for children 0-8 years old and their grown-ups starting Wednesday, July 12, from 3:30- 5:30 p.m. through August 16. Healthy snack provided.
BARTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
100 Church St., Barton. 802-525-6524. https://bartonpubliclibrary.org. Open Monday 2-6 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-noon. Monday story time 4-5 p.m. Wednesday story time 10:30 a.m.-noon. Teen knitting last Wednesday or each month 4-5 p.m.
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 Street, Orleans. 802-754-6660. [email protected]. www.jonesmemoriallibrary.org. Open Wednesday, 1-5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.-6 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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