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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1
FALL RUMMAGE SALE IN ORLEANS
There will be a fall rummage sale to benefit Helping Hands and Hearts at the Most Holy Trinity Parish Hall, 44 East St., Orleans, from Thurs., Oct. 1, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., to Fri., Oct. 2, from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. For questions call 802-673-9858. Item drop-off Wed., Sept. 30 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
COMMUNITY MEAL IN WEST BURKE
There will be a community meal by donation on Fri., Oct. 2, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the West Burke Methodist Community Church, 144 Church St., West Burke. Menu includes meatloaf, baked potatoes, coleslaw, rolls, and various desserts. Meals to-go are available, call 802-467-3921.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
LAKE WILLOUGHBY SOUTH SHORE LOOP WALK
In honor of Tristan Perron Cole, the third annual Lake Willoughby South Shore Loop Walk to raise suicide prevention awareness takes place on Sat., Oct. 3. Gather at the trail start at 11:45 a.m. Hike begins at noon. After hike, there will be a group photo, then gathering with the non-hikers. At 3:30 p.m., there will be a gathering at For the Love of Food Catering with words of support and grace, at 4:15 p.m., food and and live music.
ORLEANS COUNTY FAIR FLEA MARKET
Score vintage finds, antiques, and collectibles at the Orleans County Fair flea market from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Roaring Brook Park in Barton. Interested vendors can call Bob Blair at 802-673-8588.
JAY OKTOBERFEST
On Sat., Oct. 3, 10-3 p.m. Jay is hosting its Oktoberfest in downtown Jay. Vendors, food, silent auction, pumpkin launching trebuchet, live music at the Jay Village Inn, a dog costume parade, chili contest, haunted gingerbread house contest, pumpkin pi(e) 3.14K run/walk, pony rides, Jay Focus Group farewell and more. More info and registration at jaycommunityrecreationalcentre.org.
FREE DANCE CLASSES FOR KIDS IN ALBANY
On Sat., Oct. 3, the Albany library welcomes back Maura Gahan at the Albany Town Hall to kickoff a series of free dance and creative movement classes for kids. It will run for seven sessions on Saturdays, with no class on Oct. 17. There are three different classes, 10 a.m. for 45 minutes with ages 3-4; 11 a.m. for an hour with ages 5-7; and noon for an hour with ages 8-12. Contact the library for more info.
REDEDICATION OF DERBY VETERAN’S PARK
There will be a rededication of Derby Veteran’s Park at the corner of Palin Farm Road and Main Street in Derby, at 10 a.m. on Sat., Oct. 3. Five U.S. war monuments will be revealed, and the ceremony will include a live band, speeches, a wreath laying ceremony, patriotic songs, and the playing of Taps. Refreshments to follow. For more info, contact Ken Lawson, [email protected].
DOG MOUNTAIN FALL DOG PARTY
Dog Mountain’s annual fall Dog Party is on Sat., Oct. 3, from noon-4 p.m. with live music, food, and dog contests at 143 Parks Road, St. Johnsbury. More info at www.dogmt.com/event/fall-dog-party-2.
FLY TO PIE IN GLOVER
On Sat., Oct. 3, sign up to run, bike, or hike 26.2, 17, 13.5, or 6 miles through Brownington and Barton’s dirt roads at the annual Fly to Pie. Start at the NEK International Airport in Coventry or at the Irasburg Common for the 10km option, and finish at Parker Pie in West Glover. All-you-can-eat pizza after the race. Register at kingdomgames.co/fly-to-pie-kingdom-marathon.
WESTMORE HARVEST FESTIVAL
The sixth annual Westmore harvest festival takes place on Sat., Oct. 3, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Westmore Fellowship Hall, 27 Hinton Hill Rd., in memory of Ilse Leibold. There will be local crafters, makers, artists, and authors, a farm stand raffle, bake sale, pumpkin carving table, food, and more. Held inside and outside, rain or shine.
AWARE FALL FOLIAGE CRAFT FAIR
AWARE is hosting its annual craft fair on Sat., Oct. 3, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Hardwick Elementary School, 135 S. Main St., Hardwick, with over 50 vendors, door prizes, refreshments, and food available from American Legion Post #7 Auxiliary. Proceeds support AWARE domestic and sexual violence services. For more info, contact 802-472-6463 or [email protected].
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
FRENCH-CANADIAN DINNER IN HARDWICK
On Sun., Oct. 4, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., there will be a French-Canadian community dinner in Hardwick’s St. Norbert Church on S. Main St. No reservations. Menu includes meat pies, pea soup, baked beans, coleslaw, pickled beets, pies, and more. Adults $15, children 12 and under $10, under 5 free. All proceeds benefit Mary Queen of All Saints Parish. More info contact 802-586-2899.
BREAD AND PUPPET LEAF PEEPING
Join Bread and Puppet for its annual political leaf peeping on Sun., Oct. 4, at 2 p.m. at 753 Heights Rd. Glover, in the backyard with sun, or in the barn with rain. Bread and Puppeteers will present cantastorias, hand puppet adventures, fiddle tunes, cranky shows, and shape note songs. The afternoon will end with the last show of the season in the Paper Maché Cathedral. Tickets $15, no one turned away for lack of funds. More info at breadandpuppet.org/farm.
LOST NATION SCREENING
Rescheduled to Sun., Nov. 15.
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS IN ORLEANS
There will be a blessing of the animals on the Orleans Federated Church lawn, 24 School St., Orleans, at 11 a.m. on Sun., Oct. 4. All animals welcome, must be on leash or in cages.
AUTHOR TALK IN CRAFTSBURY
Author Ernest Lapierre will share his story and speak about his writing process at the Craftsbury Public Library on Sun., Oct. 4, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mr. Lapierre’s memoir Life Happens, Even When You Are Standing Still is a story of adoption, faith, survival, and the quiet courage it takes to face the unknown. For more info, contact the library at 802-586-9683.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE IN WESTFIELD
There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive on Mon., Oct. 5, from 12:30-5 p.m. at the Westfield Community Center, 110 N. Hill Rd., Westfield. Sign up at RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor app, or call 1-800-RED CROSS. Donors may enter a raffle for local honey and all participants earn a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of one’s choice. Contact Sue Scott, 802-744-2433.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8
BOOK STUDY IN WESTMORE
On Thurs., Oct. 8 and Thurs., Oct. 15, at 5 p.m. in the Westmore Town Cottage, there will be a two-session book study on Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life by Karen Armstrong. Participants will take a look at what major world religions teach about compassion. Facilitated by Penny Leibold. Registration not required, but questions and inquiries may be sent to [email protected] or 917-287-0583.
HANDS-ON HISTORY IN WESTFIELD
Author Natalie Kinsey will present a hands-on history program on Thurs., Oct. 8, at 3:30 p.m. at the Hitchcock Museum and Library, allowing kids to touch, try, and test technology of the past. Participation is free, but registration is strongly encouraged. Call 802-744-8258 or email [email protected] to sign up.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
GREAT HOLLAND HALLOWEEN
Make a Halloween-themed pillow, paint a ceramic pumpkin, enjoy some Halloween candy, and take home a special treat bag at the Holland Historical Society’s halloween celebration on Fri., Oct. 9, from 5-7 p.m. at the Holland Historical Society and Museum, 693 Gore Rd., Holland.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
CROSS-BORDER POETRY
Eighteen Canadian and Vermont poets will gather for cross-border poetry at the Haskell Opera House in Derby Line on Sat., Oct. 10, from 1-5 p.m. The afternoon will feature three poetry sessions, meet and greet with the writers, and refreshments.
GRATEFUL CROSS-COUNTRY MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE
Memphremagog Trails in Newport is hosting its annual cross-country mountain bike race and ride on Sat., Oct. 10. Race or ride on the 10-mile loop track, open for all ages and abilities. This year, proceeds will support the Halo Foundation in honor of Anthony Moccia, longtime supporter of Memphremagog Trails. Register and learn more at www.bikereg.com/grateful2026.
VERMONT REINDEER FARM FALL FESTIVAL
The Vermont Reindeer Farm at 3108 Chilafoux Rd., Orleans, is hosting its annual fall festival from Sat., Oct. 10-Sun., Oct. 11, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. each day. Meet reindeer, mini donkeys, and highland calves, enjoy fall sweet treats, free barrel rides and hay rides, a craft fair, and more. $10 admission, proceeds help feed and care for farm animals.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13
DERBY LINE COMMUNITY MEAL
The First Universalist Parish of Derby Line, at 112 Main St., is hosting a community meal on Tues., Oct. 13, 5-7 p.m. Bring something to share or just show up. All are welcome, donations accepted but not required. Contact Ally at 802-673-8379 for questions.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15
BOOK STUDY IN WESTMORE
On Thurs., Oct. 15, at 5 p.m. in the Westmore Town Cottage, the second session of the book study on Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life by Karen Armstrong will take place. Participants will take a look at what major world religions teach about compassion. Facilitated by Penny Leibold. Registration not required, but questions and inquiries may be sent to [email protected] or 917-287-0583.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
VERMONT POOR FARMS TALK IN ALBANY
On Fri., Oct. 16, local author Jodi Lew-Smith will share her research on Vermont poor farms, which play an important role in her newest historical fiction book Asa James, at the Albany library, 830 Main St., starting at 6 p.m.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
GENEALOGY WORKSHOP IN NEWPORT
The Memphremagog Historical Society of Newport is putting on a genealogy workshops at the Goodrich Memorial Library, 202 Main St., US Route 5, Newport, on Sat., Oct. 17, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., learning about expanding research through census records and beyond. For questions, email [email protected].
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28
WALK-IN VACCINATION CLINIC
On Wed., Oct. 28, from 3-5 p.m., there will be a free walk-in vaccination clinic from the Vermont Department of Health in the Albany Town Hall, 830 Main St. Free flu vaccines for ages 6 months to 64 years. Free COVID and TDAP vaccines for ages 12-64. No advance registration or insurance required.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10
DERBY LINE COMMUNITY MEAL
The First Universalist Parish of Derby Line, at 112 Main St., is hosting a community meal on Tues., Nov. 10, 5-7 p.m. Bring something to share or just show up. All are welcome, donations accepted but not required. Contact Ally at 802-673-8379 for questions.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15
LOST NATION SCREENING
On Sun., Nov. 15, at 6 p.m., there will be a screening of the film Lost Nation, with a Q and A with filmmaker Jay Craven following the film. At the East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church, 1773 East Craftsbury Road, Craftsbury. Supported by Vermont Humanities. For more info, visit jwsimpsonmemorial.org.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26
BARTON TURKEY TROT
On Thurs., Nov. 26, there will be a 5k run/walk turkey trot and holiday pie sale through Barton Village to support the Barton Public Library in its twenty-fifth year. Race kicks off at 9 a.m. at Barton Memorial Building. Doors open 8 a.m. Registration $15 in advance, $20 day of, all proceeds support the library. For questions or volunteer inquiries contact [email protected].
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8
DERBY LINE COMMUNITY MEAL
The First Universalist Parish of Derby Line, at 112 Main St., is hosting a community meal on Tues., Dec. 8, 5-7 p.m. Bring something to share or just show up. All are welcome, donations accepted but not required. Contact Ally at 802-673-8379 for questions.
FARMER’S MARKETS
HARDWICK
The Hardwick Farmers Market returns on Fri., May 22, and continues through Fridays through Oct. 9 from 3-6 p.m. at Atkins Field, 140
Granite Street, Hardwick. More info hardwickfarmersmarket.org.
NEWPORT
Open every Sat. from May 16 til Oct. 17; every Wed., June 3 til Oct. 14. Rain or shine, from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the 246 Causeway across from
Waterfront Plaza, between I-91 access road in Newport, and the North Country Chamber of Commerce building. Food vendors, locally made
and grown goods. For info call 802-274-8206.
COMMUNITY MEALS & FOOD SHELVES
ALBANY FOOD SHARE
The Albany Food Share is operating at 290 Water St., Albany. Saturdays 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For questions, call 802-755-6703 or email [email protected].
COMMUNITY MEALS AT THE BARTON HUB
Free meals served Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon-1 p.m. at the Barton Memorial Hall. Giving pantry open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For info call Ally Howell 802-673-8379.
CRAFTSBURY FOOD SHARE
Located at the United Church of Craftsbury-Church on the Common, 7 Church Lane. Thurs. 12-3 p.m. 802-586-0191. [email protected].
DERBY LINE COMMUNITY MEAL
The First Universalist Parish of Derby Line, at 112 Main St., is hosting a community meal on Tues., July 14, 5-7 p.m. There will be additional meals on Aug. 11, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8, at the same time. Bring something to share or just show up. All are welcome, donations accepted but not required. Contact Ally at 802-673-8379 for questions.
GLOVER SENIOR MEALS
Meals served Wednesdays at noon, bingo at 1 p.m. For info about the meals and senior center call 802-525-1000. For info about bingo call Maryann Royer 802-525-0084
GREEN MOUNTAIN FARM TO SCHOOL LUNCHBOX
The Lunchbox will have free kids’ meals for ages 18 and under through Aug. 14 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tues. at the Leach Public Library in Irasburg; Wed. at the Barton Public Library in Barton; and Thurs. at Gardner Memorial Park in Newport. Learn more at gmfts.org or call 802-334-2044.
GREENSBORO LITTLE FOOD PANTRY
Greensboro United Church of Christ, 165 Wilson St. 802-533-2223.
HOLLAND FOOD SHELF
26 School Rd, Derby Line. Schedule for July: Wed., July 1, 4-6 p.m.; Sat., July 18, 9 a.m.-noon; Wed., July 22, 9 a.m.-noon; Wed., July 29, 4-6 p.m.
ISLAND POND CONGREGATE MEAL-SITE
Lunch is served Mon., Tues., and Fri. at noon. Island Pond Community Service is located at Sunrise Manor, 94 Main St. in Island Pond. For info, call 802-723-6130. Suggested donation is $5 per meal. Meals-on-wheels are available for Island Pond, East Charleston, West Charleston, Morgan, Norton, Canaan, and Bloomfield. To sign up, call 800-642-5119.
ISLAND POND FOOD SHELF
Located at the First Congregational Church of Brighton, 21 Middle St. Mon.-Wed., 5-6:30 p.m. Appointment and proof of residence required. Flexibility available. 802-723-5037.
JAY AREA COMMUNITY FOOD SHELF
1036 Route 242. Thursdays 9 a.m.- noon. May be used once per month, or on an emergency basis. 802-848-3133.
NEKCA ISLAND POND
Food shelf located on 49 Mill St., Lower Level. Tues., 10:30 a.m.- 3 p.m., Thurs., 9 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Check nekcavt.org for updated hours. 802-723-5276.
NEKCA NEWPORT
70 Main St., Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., noon- 3 p.m. Check nekcavt.org for updated hours. 855-663-5224.
ORLEANS FEDERATED CHURCH
The Orleans Community Food Shelf continues to operate Mon. mornings 8:30-9:30 a.m. with a prepacked bag distribution. No sign up needed. Little free food pantry with 24-hour access outside church’s front door.
MARK’S FREE LUNCH & FOOD SHELF
St. Mark’s Food Shelf, in the Parish House, is open every Mon. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. It makes no difference where one lives, or financial standing. Each will receive a bag of groceries with additional food offerings if available. Free Lunch on the 2nd Tues. of every month noon-1 p.m. in the Parrish House. 44 Second St., Newport. 802-334-7365.
TROY AREA COMMUNITY/SENIOR MEALSITE
A weekly meal will be served at the Westfield Community Center, 59 North Hill Rd. (at School St.) at noon each Thurs. 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 Thurs.
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 Rd., Craftsbury, VT 05826, with Feed it Forward in the memo line.
UNITED CHURCH OF NEWPORT FOOD SHELF
63 Third St., Open Monday 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. 802-334-6033.
VT FOODBANK VEGGIE VAN GO MOBILE FOOD PANTRY
Pick up at the Eastside Restaurant in Newport the fourth Tues. of every month 9:30-11 a.m. No need to register.
ONGOING
SUPPORT GROUPS
AL-ANON
Troubled by someone else’s drinking or drug use? Attend an Al-Anon meeting. Personal anonymity, as well as confidentiality of members sharing in the program, creates a safe place to get help. Virtual and in-person meeting dates and times are listed at www.vermontalanonalateen.org.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
For anyone who thinks they have a problem and would like help, virtual meeting dates and times are listed at https://aavt.org. Click on blue virtual meeting links or call the NEK area confidential hotline at 802-334-1213.
ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
Newport (VT) Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group provides support and informative exchange with those caring for someone with dementia. Monthly, in-person, every 4th Tues., 3:30-5 p.m. at the Goodrich Memorial Library, Main St., Newport, 2nd floor. Informal and confidential. Elevator access and handicap parking in rear of building. Questions? Contact Suzi, 802-673-9499 or [email protected].
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
Orleans Essex VNA & Hospice First Year’s Firsts provides a monthly support group for people who have experienced the loss of a loved one over the past year. Facilitated by the OEVNA Chaplain “Mickey” Richards. Meets the first Tues. of the month from 3-4 p.m., at OEVNA, 46 Lakemont Rd. in Newport. For more info, call OEVNA at 802-334-5213. No pre-registration needed.
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
The Northeast Chapter of Compassionate Friends meets every third Tues. of the month from 6-7:30 p.m. at Orleans Federated Church, School St. in Orleans. Losing a child is the worst loss any parent can endure. Join in sharing, bring a photo, maybe a poem, you need not walk alone. Call if attending or for questions contact Fran Smith at 802-673-9910 or Bev Gage at 802-673-9027.
DEATH CAFE IN ALBANY
An informal conversation about death, facilitated by Kelsey Crelin, the 6 p.m. on the second Wed. of each month at the Albany Public Library. Refreshments provided.
JOURNEY TO RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUPS
212 Prouty Drive, Newport. 802-624-4156. https://jtr-cc.org/.
GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT GROUP
Griefshare, a faith-based support group for those grieving the loss of a loved one, takes place weekly at East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church, 1773 E. Craftsbury Rd., from 6:30-8:30 p.m., through Nov. 13. Topics include sadness and loneliness, fear and anxiety, anger, and more. Register at griefshare.org/groups/273981. Questions? Contact Vicki Strong 802-754-2790.
HOMESCHOOL PEER TO PEER SUPPORT GROUP
Meet with other homeschool parents to share information while children can read, play, and interact. Every Thursday from 11 a.m.-noon at the Jones Memorial Library, 1 Water St., Orleans. For more info, contact the library at 802-754-6660.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
Overeaters Anonymous offers recovery from compulsive eating and compulsive food behaviors. In-person meetings Sat. 9-10 a.m. at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, 1315 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, Conf. Rm. 126; also accessible by phone. For details, more OA meetings, and program info, go to www.OAVermont.org or www.OA.org, or call 802-863-2655.
ACTIVITIES / COMMUNITY GROUPS / CLUBS
BORDER BOARD GAMES IN DERBY LINE
Play modern board games like Wingspan or Ticket to Ride the third Sat. of each month at the Derby Line Village Hall from 5-11 p.m. No experience necessary. Games are taught. Bring your own games or just show up. For more info, contact Bethany at [email protected] or text 802-624-0862 or visit www.facebook.com/groups/borderboardgames. Email for Discord invite link.
BRIDGE CLUB – ARTHUR AIKEN DUPLICATE
The Arthur Aiken Duplicate Bridge Club meets Mondays at 12:30 p.m. at 160 RailRd. St. in North Troy. For more info, contact Eric McCann at 802-988-4773 or Denny Lyster at 802-744-6839.
NEK CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE
The Northeast Kingdom Civil War Round Table meets once monthly with a guest speaker(s) and discussions surrounding Civil War history. Contact Ken Lawson at [email protected] for more info.
COMMUNITY SEED EXCHANGE
CSE is a service of the Barton Public Library. Providing free seeds to all residents of the Northeast Kingdom with a wide assortment of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. There are envelopes available for pickup to donate seeds collected from your garden or the wild. Viability charts available via email. Now open, whenever the library is open. For more info, email [email protected].
CRAFTING IN DERBY LINE
Craft the second Sat. of each month at the Derby Line Village Hall from noon-4 p.m. Conversation, painting, needlework, visiting, etc. Contact Ken at [email protected] or 802-334-8033.
DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE IN DERBY LINE
Second Sun. of each month at the Derby Line Village Hall from 2-4 p.m. Gentle, spiritual circle dances. No experience necessary. Indoor shoes. Phone ahead. For more info, contact Heather at 802-895-4341.
NEK RAINBOW COALITION
LGBTQIA+ group meets every fourth Thurs. at 6:30 p.m. at 44 Second St. in Newport (behind St. Mark’s Episcopal Church) for board games, peer support, movie nights, discussions, and Pride event planning. Queer community members and allies welcome. See nekrc.com for more de¬tails.
NORTH COUNTRY QUILTERS GUILD
Meetings first Tues. of every month at The Church of God in Newport at 6:30 p.m. Sept. meeting will be held on Tues., Sept, 2. New members welcome regardless of skill level. Contact Kathy Nolan at [email protected] or Noreen Hinton at [email protected] to be included on the email list. For more info, visit www.northcountryquiltersvt.com.
STAMP CLUB IN NEWPORT
Meets on the first and third Wed. of every month at CALLICO, 326 Bluff Rd. in Newport from 7-9 p.m. Call Denis for details at 802-334-6001.
JAM SESSIONS
FOLK MUSIC JAM
OCTOBER THROUGH MAY. 1st and 3rd Sat. at 10 a.m. Pope Library (Community Center) in Danville. “Back porch style.” Listeners welcome. For more info, call 802-684-2256 or Vicki at 802-535-6069.
MUSIC JAM SESSION IN DERBY LINE
Music jams will be held on the 4th Sunday of the month from 1-4 p.m. at Derby Line Village Hall. All music players welcome. For more info, call Donna 802-673-9101.
OLD-TIME JAM SESSION IN CRAFTSBURY
On the first and third Wed. of each month from 6-8 p.m. there will be an old-time jam session at the John Woodruff Simpson Memorial Library, 1972 East Craftsbury Rd. in Craftsbury. All ages and abilities are encouraged to attend.
MEMBERSHIP GROUPS
AMERICAN LEGION POST #7 HARDWICK
51 North Main St., Hardwick. Ongoing bingo every Mon. night. Doors open at 6 p.m., bingo starts at 7 p.m. Kitchen serving small menu until 8 p.m.
AMERICAN LEGION POST #21 NEWPORT
Located at 5 Veterans Ave. in Newport (next to the high school). Bingo every Fri. at 6:30 p.m. and Sun. at 12:30 p.m. Live music from 6-9 p.m. Thurs.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS – TROY
All-you-can-eat breakfast every third Sun. 8-11 a.m.-benefit families in need. $12. Free for kids under five. St. Andre Bessette Parish, Troy Church Hall, 130 South Pleasant St. in Troy. For more info, contact 802-673-7510 or 802-323-2470.
NEWPORT ELKS LODGE #2155
3736 US Route 5, Derby. Wed. – Pool tournaments 6:30 p.m. $5 buy in. Thursdays – Dart tournaments 6:30 p.m. -$5 buy in. Bingo 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Fridays – Pub night 5 to 7:30 p.m. Cornhole at 6:30 p.m. bags fly at 7 p.m. $7 per person. Shuffleboard at 6:30 p.m. $6 buy in. All activities open to the public. All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast 8-11 a.m. the first Sunday of every month – adults $12, children 12 and under $6.
VFW POST #798 AUXILIARY
141 Central St., Newport. Newport. Regular monthly meeting the second Sun. of the month at 6:05 p.m. Visit Facebook-VFW POST 798 Auxiliary to view the menu.
PLAYGROUPS
WESTFIELD PLAYGROUP
A playgroup in partnership with NEKCA Parent Child Center for ages 0-6 will be held at the Hitchcock Memorial Museum & Library, every Tues., from 10:30-11:30 a.m. For more info, call 802-624-0997 or email [email protected].
CHURCH NOTIFICATIONS
ALBANY & EAST ALBANY
ALBANY CHURCH – 906 Main Street, Albany. 802-755-6252. Pastor Tuan Tran. Sundays, at 10 a.m. Nursery – teen Sunday School.
EAST ALBANY CHURCH – 2881 Creek Road, Irasburg. 802-323-7667.
BARTON AREA
LAKE REGION PARISH – Barton United Church, Glover Community Church & West Glover Congregational Church – 802-525-3607. July worship at West Glover Congregational Church at 10 a.m., Sunday School available. Office hours Wed. and Fri. 9 a.m.-noon..
MOST HOLY TRINITY PARISH – Barton, Orleans, and Irasburg. Mass times: Saturday at 4 p.m. at St. Theresa’s in Orleans; Sunday at 8:15 a.m. at St. John Vianney in Irasburg, 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s in Barton; Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. at St. Theresa’s in Orleans; Thursday and Friday at 8:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s in Barton. Check the bulletin or call the rectory at 802-525-3711 to confirm weekday Mass times.
NORTHEAST KINGDOM QUAKERS – Sunday Meeting for Worship at 10 a.m. in the lower-level community room of the Barton library. Sharing of joys, concern and afterthoughts. Zoom available. Vee at 802-754-2029 or email Linda at [email protected].
BROWNINGTON
BROWNINGTON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH – Hinman Settler Road, Brownington Village. Regular Sunday service at 11 a.m.
BROWNINGTON CENTER CHURCH – 9 Spirit Road, Brownington. Pastor Neal Perry. 802-754-2396. 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 Rd., Craftsbury. For Mass schedules, go to www.mqasvt.org.
THE UNITED CHURCH OF CRAFTSBURY – 7 Church Lane, Craftsbury Common. 802-586-8028. [email protected]. Sunday service is 10 a.m. Past services are available at www.unitedchurchofcraftsbury.com.
DERBY & DERBY LINE
CHURCH OF GOD IN DERBY – 295 Crawford Road in Derby. www.newportcog.com. On Facebook @Newport-VT-Church-of-God.
FIRST UNIVERSALIST PARISH OF DERBY LINE – 112 Main St., Derby Line. 802-873-3563. [email protected]. Visit www.derbylineuu.org for service schedule. Potluck to follow service.
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 Susan-Lynn Johns. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Communion first Sunday of every month.
ISLAND POND
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH IN ISLAND POND – 30 Paradis Mountain Rd., Island Pond. 802-723-1159. Pastor Dusty Paradee. Sunday service at 6 p.m., Thurs. evenings 7 p.m.
GREEN MOUNTAIN BIBLE CHURCH OF ISLAND POND – 567 Route 105, West Charleston Rd. www.gmbiblechurch.org. 802-723-6143. Sunday Services at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Night Adult Bible Study at 6 p.m. Friday Family Fun Night at 6 p.m. Free community dinner served every second Monday at 4 p.m. Food distribution every second Monday at 4:30 p.m. Community Closet open Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
ST. JAMES THE GREATER – 146 Middle St., Island Pond. Masses: Friday 11 a.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m.
MORGAN
MORGAN UNITED CHURCH – Mead Hill, Morgan. 802-895-4526. Sunday services at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Nursery and Sunday School. Rev Michael S. DeSena.
NEWARK
NEWARK STREET UNION MEETINGHOUSE – Newark. For more info, Colleen Geddis at [email protected].
NEWPORT
FAITH LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH—Assembly of God – 51 Alderbrook Road, Newport. Sunday adult Bible study at 9 a.m., worship service at 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible study Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m.
LIFE IN CHRIST FELLOWSHIP – 81 Weaver St., Newport. www.lifeinchristvt.org and on Facebook. Sunday service 10 a.m.
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH – 37 Concord Avenue, Newport. 207-812-8088; 802-334-3096. Saturday Sabbath School at 9:30 a.m. Saturday Worship Service at 11 a.m. Pastor Josias Baez-Roman.
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS – 3417 Darling Hill Road, Newport. 802-334-5700. Sunday – Sacrament meeting at 10 a.m. Sunday School at 11:10 a.m. Primary program for children 18 months and up during 2nd meeting.
ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH – 44 Second Street, Newport. 802-334-7365. www.stmarksnewport.org. Services in person every Sunday 9:30-10:30 a.m. with coffee hour following. Services also on Zoom. See Facebook for Zoom link or email [email protected]. Food shelf open to all every Monday from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
ST. MARY STAR OF THE SEA – 191 Clermont Terrace, Newport. 802-487-9881. Masses: Sunday Vigil 4 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. & 4 p.m.
THE UNITED CHURCH OF NEWPORT – Sunday service at 9:30 a.m. Services broadcast on NEKTV and on YouTube. Bags of food are available at the church from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
ORLEANS
ORLEANS FEDERATED CHURCH – 24 School Street, Orleans. 802-754-6486. [email protected]. Sunday worship at 9 a.m. A Zoom link is available. Email for Zoom invitation.
SHEFFIELD
SHEFFIELD FEDERATED CHURCH – Berry Hill Road, Sheffield. Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Rob Perkins.
SUTTON
SUTTON BAPTIST CHURCH – 36 Church St. Sunday services at 10:15 a.m.
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.
GALLERIES & MUSEUMS
CATAMOUNT ARTS
15 Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury. 802-748-2600. To learn more visit www.catamountarts.org.
CHARLES M. AND HANNA H. GRAY GALLERY
Located at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) on the hospital’s main floor. Art Gallery Curator Jennifer Layn, [email protected]. 802-748-7313.
CHARLESTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM
Museum Drive, West Charleston. 802-723-6024. Open by appointment. Call for more info.
CRYSTAL LAKE FALLS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
The museum is open by appointment. 802-525-3084. The Brick Kingdom Park open during daylight hours.
DERBY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM
37 Junior High Drive, Derby. 802-766-8080. Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. or by appointment.
GLOVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
51 Bean Hill, above Town Clerk’s Office and Glover Public Library. Open most Mon. afternoons, 1-5 p.m., or by appointment. Call Betsy at 802-525-4051 or Joan at 802-525-6212.
GREATER BARTON ARTS
396 Main Street, Barton. 802-525-3740. [email protected]. Classes, events, meeting spaces, art library. Visual journaling class Mon. at Barton library from 9:30-11 a.m. Summer music series July-Aug. Details at www.greaterbartonarts.com.
HARDWICK TOWN HOUSE
127 West Church St., Hardwick.
HIGHLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS
2875 Hardwick St., Greensboro. 802-533-2000. www.highlandartsvt.org. Open Wed. – Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. by reservation only.
HOLLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
693 Gore Rd., Holland. Open each Wednesday from 3-5 p.m.
MAC CENTER FOR THE ARTS
158 Main St., Newport. 802-334-1966. www.maccenterforthearts.com. Open Tues. – Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Sun. and Mon.
MUSEUM OF EVERYDAY LIFE
3482 Dry Pond Rd. (Rt. 16), Glover. www.museumofeverydaylife.org. 802-626-4409. Open every day from 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
OLD STONE HOUSE MUSEUM & HISTORIC VILLAGE
109 Old Stone House Rd., Brownington. 802-754-2022. [email protected]. www.OldStoneHouseMuseum.org. Last day open for the season is Sunday, October 12.
THE PAINTERS LIGHT GALLERY
438 Main St., Derby. www.alyssadelabruere.com. Open Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
PARKER PIE GALLERY
161 County Rd., West Glover. 802-525-3366.
WHITE WATER GALLERY
5 River St., East Hardwick Village. 802-563-2037. whitewatergallery.blogspot.com. Open Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. or by appointment.
WOODSHED GALLERY AT BREAD & PUPPET THEATER
753 Heights Rd. in Glover at Bread and Puppet Museum.
LIBRARIES
ALBANY PUBLIC LIBRARY
830 Main St., Albany. 802-755-6107. [email protected]. www.albanypubliclibraryvt.org. Open Mon. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Wed. and Fri. 3-6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Minecraft club Sat. from 1-3 p.m. Snacks provided. Book club third Monday of each month at 4 p.m.
BARTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
100 Church St., Barton. 802-525-6524. https://bartonpubliclibrary.org. Open Mon. 2-6 p.m., Tues. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wed. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon. story time 4-5 p.m. Wed. story time 10:30 a.m.-noon.
CRAFTSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY
149 Common Loop, Craftsbury Common. 802-586-9683. [email protected]. www.craftsburypubliclibrary.org. Open Mon. 2-6 p.m., Tues. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Wed. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs. 2-6 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Preschool story time: Tuesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. Mending Mondays: first and third Mondays, 3-6 p.m. Contact Lisa at [email protected]
DAILEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
101 Junior High Drive, Derby Center. 802-766-5063. www.daileymemoriallibrary.org. Open Tues. and Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Wed. and Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
GLOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
51 Bean Hill Rd., Glover. 802-525-4365. https://gloverlibrary.org. Open Mon. 9 a.m.-noon, Tues. and Thurs. 10-6 p.m., and Sat. 10 a.m.-noon. Weekly story times Thurs. at 10:30 a.m.
GOODRICH MEMORIAL LIBRARY
202 Main St., Newport. 802-334-7902. www.goodrichlibrary.org. [email protected]. Open Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Story time: 10:30 a.m. every Thurs. geared for 2-4 year-olds. Book Club: 1 p.m. every third Thurs. Board Meeting: 12:15 p.m. every third Fri.
GREENSBORO FREE LIBRARY
53 Wilson St., Greensboro. 802-533-2531. [email protected]. www.greensborofreelibrary.org. Open Tues. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sun. noon-2 p.m. Closed Mon. Story time: 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays.
HASKELL FREE LIBRARY AND OPERA HOUSE
93 Caswell Avenue, Derby Line. 888-626-2060. [email protected]. www.haskelloperahouse.org. Open to members Tues. to Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tours available by reservation.
HITCHCOCK MUSEUM AND LIBRARY
1252 VT Route 100, Westfield. 802-744-8258. www.westfield.vt.gov/hitchcock-library. Open Tues. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Thurs. 1 p.m.-6 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
HOLLAND FREE LIBRARY
28 School Rd., Holland. Open every Wednesday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Come take as many books as you’d like, there is no return policy. Watch for upcoming kids’ story time and other activities hosted by the Holland Free Library.
ISLAND POND PUBLIC LIBRARY
49 Mill St., Island Pond. 802-723-6134. www.islandpondpubliclibrary.com.
JOHN WOODRUFF SIMPSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
1972 East Craftsbury Rd., Craftsbury. 802-586-9692. www.jwsimpsonmemorial.org. Open Wed. 9 a.m.-noon, 6-8 p.m.; Thurs. 9 a.m.-noon, 2-6 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-noon; Sun. noon-2 p.m. American Sign Language practice group every Thurs. at 2 p.m.
JONES MEMORIAL LIBRARY
1 Water St., Orleans. 802-754-6660. [email protected]. www.jonesmemoriallibrary.org. Open Mon. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Wed. 1-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
LEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY
130 Park Ave., Irasburg. www.leachpubliclibrary.org. 802-754-2526. [email protected]. Open Mon., Wed., and Thurs. 3-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Story hour Fri. 10 a.m. Check Facebook and website for updates.
LOWELL COMMUNITY LIBRARY
2270 Route 100, Lowell. 802-744-2317. [email protected]. Open Tues. 1-5 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
RAND MEMORIAL LIBRARY
160 RailRd. St., North Troy. 802-988-4741. [email protected]. www.randmemorial.com. Open Mon. and Tues. 3-7 p.m., Wed. 1-5 p.m., Thurs. and Fri. 8 a.m.-noon. Storytime Fri. at 10 a.m.
ST. JOHNSBURY ATHENAEUM ART GALLERY & PUBLIC LIBRARY
1171 Main St., St. Johnsbury. 802-748-8291. www.stjathenaeum.org. Open Mon. to Fri.: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Lapsit story time on Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. Acorn Club story time Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. Saturday story time at 10:30 a.m.
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