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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16
LIFE IN ORLEANS COUNTY FILM SHOWING IN GREENSBORO Life in Orleans County, a 30-minute documentary film produced by Johnson State College students, will be shown at Greensboro United Church of Christ fellowship hall on Wednesday, April 16, at 7 p.m. Includes interviews with longtime residents and uses local historical photos. Free. For more information, call 533-2531.
BOOK DISCUSSION AT STARDUST BOOKSHOP Jessie Haas, a Vermont children’s author, will be at Stardust Bookshop in Craftsbury Common on Wednesday, April 16, from 3 to 3:45 p.m. to discuss her latest book, Chase. Refreshments. For more information, call 586-9683.
THURSDAY, APRIL 17
SENIOR LUNCH IN IRASBURG Irasburg United Church Senior Lunch will be held Thursday, April 17, at noon. The menu will include orange glazed chicken, scalloped potatoes, peas, cake, and beverages. All welcome. For further information, call 754-2281.
ORLEANS LODGE #55 FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS ANNUAL MEETING IN BARTON The Orleans Lodge #55 Free and Accepted Masons will hold its annual meeting Thursday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m., at the Masonic Hall in Barton. There will be a business meeting and election of officers, followed by refreshments. Meetings are held the third Thursday of every month, with the exceptions of July and August.
REGIONAL FUTURES FORUM IN BRIGHTON The Council on the Future of Vermont (CFV) will host a free regional forum to listen to your comments on the values, beliefs, and attitudes about the state and its future. Refreshments provided. For more information, contact Sara Waring at 223-6098 or cfv@sover.net, or visit www.futureofvermont.org.
WOOD SHOW & COMMUNITY DINNER AT STERLING COLLEGE Sterling College’s annual Wood Show and Community Dinner will be held Thursday, April 17, at 5:30 p.m., at Craftsbury Common. Dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. at Dunbar dining hall; the Wood Show follows at 6:30 p.m. in Simpson Hall. The college will accept donations at the door for the free community dinner. To benefit a local nonprofit.
FRIDAY, APRIL 18
THE ROARING TWENTIES SHOWING IN BARTON Barton Public Library will show The Roaring Twenties starring James Cagney, Humphrey Bogart, and Priscilla Lane on Friday, April 18, at 2 p.m. Free. All welcome.
CONCERT BY LOCAL MUSICIANS AT GOODRICH LIBRARY As part of National Library Week, come kick up your heels at Goodrich Memorial Library in Newport on Friday, April 18, at 7 p.m. as The Friends and Drifters perform with their mix of country, bluegrass, and pop tunes. This is a group of local musicians led by Janet Lussier. The building is handicapped accessible. For more information, call 334-7902.
FREE REIKI CLINIC IN NEWPORT A free Reiki Clinic will be held on Friday, April 18, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Newport Wellness Center Fitness Facility. Open to all interested individuals. No pre-registration required, first come, first served. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. If you would like to volunteer as practitioner or would like more information, call Theresa Vezina at 525-4548.
SATURDAY, APRIL 19
COMMUNITY BARN DANCE IN DERBY LINE A Community Barn Dance will be held Saturday, April 19, from 8 to 11 p.m., at the First Universalist Parish fellowship hall in Derby Line. Lessons in C&W line and the Texas two-step will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Alcohol free. Live music with Big Ray and Friends. $5 per person includes lessons and dance. Wear nonmarking shoes.
BASICS OF FLY FISHING AT OLD STONE HOUSE MUSEUM Join Doug Swanson on Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Old Stone House Museum in Brownington as he demonstrates the techniques of fly casting and coaches your practice at the pond. He will share some lore of fishing in northern Vermont and can lend rods and equipment for beginners to try if you don’t have one. Dress seasonably, hip boots not required. Fee is $20, $15 for members. For more information and to register, call 754-2022.
BEEKEEPING CLASS IN GLOVER On Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., professional beekeeper Michael Gulick will take you through a bee’s life cycle, the methods and equipment needed to maintain a hive and bee health problems. Weather permitting, the class will go out to observe Michael’s hives. Meet at Glover Public Library in the Municipal Building on Bean Hill Rd. in Glover. Class $25, members $20. For more information and to register, call 754-2022.
QUILT DOCUMENTATION AT GOODRICH LIBRARY On Saturday, April 19, a Vermont Quiltsearch documentation team will be at Goodrich Memorial Library on Main Street in Newport. Vermont Quiltsearch is a statewide project to document antique quilts (from pioneer times through 1960) in Vermont. People are encouraged to bring old quilts into the library between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for documentation. There is no charge for documentation; however, optional appraisals are available at $35 per quilt. The building is handicapped accessible. For more information, call 334-1590.
ADVENTURES IN THE YUKON PRESENTATION AT NORTHWOODS Polly Mahoney, a master Maine guide, will share her adventures in the Yukon on Saturday, April 19, at 7 p.m., at NorthWoods Stewardship Center in East Charleston. She spent ten years living in the northern bush with her team of sled dogs. Donations appreciated. For more information, call 723-6551.
NEK SPAY-NEUTER PROGRAM ANNUAL MEETING The Northeast Kingdom Spay-Neuter Program will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, April 19, at 8:30 a.m., at 1191 Bate’s Hill Road in Derby.
FLEA MARKET IN CRAFTSBURY COMMON The annual Craftsbury Community Flea Market will take place on Saturday, April 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the United Church of Craftsbury in Craftsbury Common. Barbecue and other food for sale. To sell items, contact Barb Paterson at 586-2863 by April 14. $25 reserves a table. You keep all proceeds from your sales. To benefit Craftsbury Public Library children’s programs.
CELEBRATE EARTH WEEK AT NORTHWOODS CENTER JoinNorthWoods Stewardship Center in East Charleston on Saturday, April 19, at 9 a.m. In celebration of Earth Week, a day of service will be held to plant trees to promote water quality and wildlife habitat. A free family friendly event. To register, call 723-6551, extension 112.
MUSEUM QUILTERS MEETING AT OLD STONE HOUSE MUSEUM Museum Quilters will meet on Saturday, April 19, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Old Stone House Museum’s Twilight House in Brownington. For more information, call 754-2713.
GUITAR WIZARD AT THE MUSIC BOX Guitar wizard Paul Asbell will perform at The Music Box in Craftsbury on Saturday, April 19, at 8 p.m. $10. For more information, call 586-7533 or visit www.themusicboxvt.org.
SUSTAINABILITY FAIR IN HARDWICK A free Sustainable Living Fair will be held Saturday, April 19, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Hazen Union School in Hardwick. Sponsored by Hardwick Energy Action Resource Team (HEART) and addresses all the components of what will make our communities strong and sustainable for the future. This is a chance to learn ways to work together to meet the energy challenge. For more information, call Nancy at 472-6185.
MARK SHELTON IN CONCERT AT CATAMOUNT ARTS Vocalist Mark Shelton will present a tribute to the music of Elvis Presley on Saturday, April 19, at 2 p.m., at Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury. $15 at the door, $10 if pre-purchased online at www.captainradical.com. For more information, call 754-2216.
LECTURE/LUNCHEON AT COLBY-CURTIS MUSEUM Ross Murray from Stanstead College will present an illustrated talk on how visitors adjusted to life in a new country during wartime, including British evacuees in Stanstead. Cost for lecture and lunch is $17 for members, $20 for nonmembers, and includes a visit of the museum and a temporary exhibit of vintage quilts from the museum’s collection. Reserve by calling (819) 876-7322.
SPRING LUNCHEON IN ROCK ISLAND A Spring Luncheon will be held Saturday, April 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Stanstead South United Church in Rock Island, Canada. White elephant and food tables.
SUNDAY, APRIL 20
FRANCO-AMERICAN MUSIC CONCERT AT ST. MARK’S IN NEWPORT Music for a Sunday Afternoon will present singer Michele Choiniere in a program of Franco-American music on April 20, at 4 p.m., at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Second Avenue in Newport. There is a suggested donation. Following the concert, the rescheduled Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner fund-raiser will be held in the church’s parish house. Tickets and reservations are required and should be made no later than April 16 by calling 334-7365. For detailed concert information, visit www.musicforasundayafternoon.com.
NEK AUDUBON TRIP TO MOOSE BOG Northeast Kingdom Audubon will visit Wenlock Wildlife Management Area (Moose Bog) on Sunday, April 20. Meet at 7 a.m. at the White Market-Agway parking lot off Exit 23 of I-91 in Lyndonville. To register, call Tom at 626-9071 or e-mail thomas.berriman@verizon.net.
HUNTER’S SAFETY COURSE IN DERBY A Hunter’s Safety Course will be held Sunday, April 20, at noon, at Wright’s Sport Shop across from Community National Bank in Derby. For more information, call 334-6115.
MONDAY, APRIL 21
ALBANY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING The Albany Historical Society will meet Monday, April 21, at 7 p.m., at the Methodist Church on Main Street in Albany. Business meeting, talk by Reg Alexander on slavery, and sugar-on-snow.
BOOK DISCUSSION HASKELL LIBRARY IN DERBY LINE As part of the Film, Feasts, and Fiction series, Fried Green Tomatoes by Fannie Flagg will be discussed on Monday, April 21, at 7 p.m., at the Haskell Free Library in Derby Line. Led by Helene Lang. A Vermont Humanities Council event hosted by Haskell Free Library and Dailey Memorial Library. For more information, call Mary Roy at 873-3022.
TUESDAY, APRIL 22
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23
OSHER LECTURE ON GLEN MILLER IN NEWPORT Dr. James Chapman will highlight the career of Glen Miller in a lecture on Wednesday, April 23, at 1 p.m., in the Emory Hebard State Office Building in Newport. The hour-long lectures are followed by question-and-answer sessions and light refreshments. Designed for people over 50 although all are welcome. Individual lectures are $5. For more information on membership, call Joyce Bianchi at 334-8608.
RURAL VERMONT HOSTING JOEL SALATIN AT STERLING COLLEGE Rural Vermont is bringing Joel Salatin, nationally recognized farmer and food activist, to Sterling College’s Simpson Hall in Craftsbury Common on Wednesday, April 23. He will present his vision on the future of our local food economy. Learn about working with nature to produce the healthiest, most sustainable food possible. The presentation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door. For more information on Rural Vermont, visit www.ruralvermont.org or call 223-7222.
THURSDAY, APRIL 24
KROKA EXPEDITIONS PRESENTATION AT NORTHWOODS Twelve students in Kroka’s 600-mile wilderness expedition — skiing the length of Vermont on the Catamount Trail — will stay at NorthWoods Stewardship Center in East Charleston during April and build a traditional wooden canoe to pole, paddle, and portage back to their home base in southern Vermont. Join them on Thursday, April 24, at 7 p.m. as they share images, stories, and lessons learned on this incredible journey. Free. To register, call 723-6551, extension 112.
FRIDAY, APRIL 25
JAM SESSION IN DERBY LINE A 4th Friday Jam Session will be held April 25, from 6:30 to 10 p.m., at the Derby Village Hall in Derby Line. All levels of musicians and singers are welcome. Admission by donation. To benefit music and auto tech scholarships for students of North Country Union High School and Lake Region Union High School.
INTRODUCTION TO WHITEWATER CANOEING Siskin Ecological Adventures and IROC will present an Introduction to Whitewater Canoeing in a three-part series. It will begin on Friday, April 25 in the pool at IROC with Siskin’s experienced staff guiding you through rescue techniques and canoe basics. The second part will be canoeing on a flatwater river and the series will end on a local river that offers an ideal mix of whitewater and beginner rapids. No prior canoeing experience is required. For more information or to register, contact Annie or Jason at Siskin at 673-5638 or programs@siskinea.org, or visit www.siskinea.org.
SATURDAY, APRIL 26
HAM & BAKED BEAN DINNER IN WEST GLOVER A Ham and Baked Bean Dinner will be held Saturday, April 26, at West Glover Congregational Church. Two seatings at 5 and 6:30 p.m. and takeout available. Menu includes ham, baked beans, coleslaw, roll, milk or coffee, and vanilla ice cream with Vermont maple syrup. $7.50 per dinner. For further information, call Ed or Sarah Stevens at 525-6290.
EXPERIENCE VERNAL CHORUS AT NORTHWOODS JoinNorthWoods Stewardship Center in East Charleston on Saturday, April 26, at 7 p.m. for an enduring spring ritual. Following an introduction, everyone will venture into the dark in search of wood frogs and spotted salamanders as they move to nearby breeding pools. Warm clothes, waterproof boots, and a flashlight are recommended. $5 for adults, $3 for children. To register, call 723-6551, extension 112.
WEEKLY & ONGOING EVENTS
AL-ANON SUPPORT GROUP IN NEWPORT This group meets every Tuesday from 8 to 9 p.m., at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church parish house on Second Street in Newport. For relatives and friends of alcoholics who share our experience, strength, and hope, in order to solve our common problems.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS SUPPORT GROUPS Daily meetings in St. Johnsbury; Sunday: Newport and East Burke; Monday: Orleans, and Lyndonville; Tuesday: East Craftsbury, Hardwick, Newport, and West Burke; Wednesday: Lowell, and Newport; Thursday: Barton, Hardwick, and Newport; Friday: Hardwick, Island Pond, and Newport; Saturday: Derby, Lyndonville, and Westmore. For meeting times and locations, call 334-1213 or (877) 334-1213, or visit www.aavt.org.
BENEFIT BINGO IN JAY Bingo at Jay Volunteer Fire Department, Revoir Flats, Jay, will be held every Saturday evening. Doors open at 4 p.m., play starts at 6:30 p.m. with special and regular games. Paper sheets. Progressive jackpot, raffles, super kitty, lottery kitty, pull tickets. Snack bar opens at 5 p.m. To benefit Jay Volunteer Fire Department.
BENEFIT BINGO IN MONTGOMERY CENTER Bingo at St. Isidore’s Parish Hall on Route 242 in Montgomery Center every Friday evening. Doors open at 5 p.m. Quickies at 6:30 p.m., regular and special games at 7 p.m. Paper sheets. Progressive jackpot, raffles, lunch, freebies, fun for all.
BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASS IN WESTFIELD A free RSVP Bone Builders exercise class is held each Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., at the Scenic View Community Care Home in Westfield. For more information, call Dan Noyes at 888-2190 or dan@volunteervt.com.
DERBY FISH & GAME CLUB TRAP SHOOTING The Derby Fish and Game Club holds trap shooting every Wednesday at 6 p.m. Beginners welcome. For more information or directions, call Roger at 895-2936.
DO DROP IN SENIOR CENTER IN NEWPORT CENTER The Do Drop In Senior Center at the Newport Center Fire Department is open on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Games played before lunch, lunch at noon, bingo played after. For reservations, call 334-6696 or 334-6443.
FEED THE HUNGRY BREAD GIVEAWAY IN BARTON Bread will be distributed at the Barton Senior Center each Thursday, from 9 to 11 a.m. This will be a free distribution and will include bread and sweets. Sponsored by the senior center.
GLOVER SELECT BOARD MEETINGS Glover Select Board meetings are held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m., at the Glover Town Clerk’s office on Bean Hill Road. Call 525-6227 to be on the agenda.
GRANDPARENTS & KIN AS PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP A Grandparents and Kin As Parents support group will meet every first and third Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m., at IROC in Derby. Dinner provided. For more information, call Diane at 873-3544 or Liz at 334-4072.
INLINE SKATING AT IROC Public inline skating at IROC in Derby will take place on Sundays from 3 to 5 p.m. Skate rentals available and safety equipment recommended. Free to members, $5 for nonmembers.
KNITTING CIRCLE AT CCCC IN EAST CRAFTSBURY The Knitting Circle meets every Saturday at 10 a.m., at the Craftsbury Community Care Center in East Craftsbury. For more information, call 586-2414.
LAKE REGION PLAYWORLD AT COFEC Lake Region Playworld will meet Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. (except April 18, and will tentatively end April 25), at Central Orleans Family Education Center on Kinsey Road in Barton. Playtime for ages birth to 6 years old. A healthy snack is provided. Parents need to stay with their children. Sponsored by Building Bright Futures. For more information, call Jessica at 525-4248.
MEDITATION IN NEWPORT The Newport Meditation Group meets Thursdays from 5:45 to 7 p.m., in the Yoga Studio at Newport Natural Foods on Main Street in Newport. Basic, just sitting Zen meditation. Anyone willing to learn and to sit still and quiet for 25 minutes at a time is welcome. For more information, call 673-8576.
MEN’S PICK-UP BASKETBALL AT IROC Pickup basketball for men at IROC in Derby on Sundays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Free to members, $5 for nonmembers. For more information, call 334-8511.
MOM-TO-MOM PROGRAM IN DERBY All area mothers are invited to a weekly program, Mom-to-Mom, on Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m., at Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church on Quarry Road in Derby. A biblically based parenting program. Child care is available. Registration is $20 and additional donations for those needing child care may be requested. To register or for more information, call Wendy Lippmann at 334-7926.
NURTURING FATHERS PROGRAM A 13-week program open to all men who influence the lives of children will be held on Mondays through May 12, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Northeast Kingdom Learning Center on Main Street in Newport. Meal provided. For more information and to register for these classes, call Irene at 334-4371.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS SUPPORT GROUPS Overeaters Anonymous (OA) offers a 12-step program of recovery for the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of compulsive eating. Derby meeting Saturdays from 10 to 11 a.m., at Derby Community National Bank training center on Crawford Road (behind the bank). Step study meeting follows from 11:15 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 766-9212 or 525-4551. Barton meeting on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., at Barton Public Library (downstairs) on Church Street. For more information, call 525-4551.
PARENTING YOUR PRESCHOOL CHILD CLASSES Classes on Parenting Your Preschool Child (open enrollment) will be held on Wednesdays through May 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Second Street in Newport. Lunch is provided. For more information, call Irene at 334-4371.
PEACE VIGILS AROUND THE NORTHEAST KINGDOM 30 Minute peace vigils are held at the Emory Hebard State Office Building in Newport on Wednesdays at 4 p.m., and on the triangular common in Barton on Fridays at noon. For more information, call 895-4630 or 755-6307. Sponsored by Northeast Kingdom Peace and Justice.
PLAYGROUP AT IROC Tuesdays, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at IROC in Derby. Parental supervision required. Light snacks available. $3 per family donation requested. Call 334-8511 for time and more information.
RECOVERY GROUP AT NEWPORT BAPTIST CHURCH The Newport Baptist Church on East Main Street has an ongoing recovery group that meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. For those who are struggling with addiction, know someone who has an addiction problem, or just want to learn more about the subject and have questions. For more information, call 334-5554.
ROCKING HORSE CIRCLE OF SUPPORT GROUP FOR MOTHERS The Rocking Horse Circle of Support Group for Women, a ten-week program open to all mothers, will be held Wednesday, April 16 through Wednesday, June 18, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Head Start building in Newport. Some subjects covered are stress management, the effects of substance use/abuse on families, relationships, self-esteem, confidence building, motherhood, and communication patterns. Free for all participants. A meal and child care are provided. Transportation is available if needed. For more information or to enroll, call Irene at 334-4371.
TAI CHI IN GLOVER Tai Chi with instructor George Mckenzie is held Thursdays starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Glover Town Hall. Sponsored by GREC. For more information, call Johanna at 525-4385.
TINY TUMBLERS AT IROC A Tiny Tumblers class ideal for ages three through five will be held Wednesdays from 4:15 to 5 p.m. through May 14 (no class April 16). This structured class includes balance, basic tumbling, and some dance. $30 for members, $50 for nonmembers.
TOPS MEETING AT BARTON LIBRARY Tops VT #82 Barton meet every Monday at Barton Public Library. Weigh-ins, 4:30 to 5:50 p.m.; meetings, 6 to 7 p.m. For further information, call 525-3684.
TOPS MEETING AT ISLAND POND PUBLIC LIBRARY Tops VT #135 Island Pond meet every Monday at Island Pond Public Library. Weigh-ins, 5:15 to 5:30 p.m.; meeting at 5:30 p.m. For further information, call 723-6039 or 723-4922.
VAN SERVICE TO SENIOR MEALS IN BARTON Every Thursday there is van service to senior meals in Barton. The pickup schedule is as follows: 11:25 a.m., Mountain View Apartments; 11:30 a.m., Congress Court; 11:35 a.m., Monitor Manor; 11:40 a.m., Hillcrest; 11:45 a.m., Memorial Building; 11:50 a.m., Park Street trailer park. For more information, call Brenda Sargent at 525-4400.
VAN SERVICE FROM WESTMORE TO BARTON Every first and third Tuesday of each month there will be van service from Westmore to Barton. 10:30 a.m. pickup at the old Town Clerk’s office; 1:30 p.m. return trip to Westmore. Free to residents age 60 or older. For more information, call Nan French at 525-4954 or the Area Agency on Aging at 334-2190.
WOMEN’S PICK-UP BASKETBALL AT IROC Pickup basketball for women will be held at IROC in Derby on Sundays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Free to members, $5 for nonmembers. For more information, call 334-8511.
WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL PROGRAM IN NEWPORT Women’s volleyball will be held Saturdays from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Newport Municipal Building. For more information, call 334-6345.
YOGA IN GLOVER Yoga classes sponsored by Glover Recreation Committee (GREC) will be held Wednesdays at 6 p.m., at Glover Town Hall. Emily Hershberger, instructor. Walk-ins welcome. GREC also has a fitness card for members and new additions, available at the Town Hall before class. For more information, call Johanna at 525-4385.
LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
ALBANY PUBLIC LIBRARY Located in the back of Albany Town Hall on Main Street. Hours: Tuesday, noon–4:30 p.m. and 6–8 p.m.; Thursday, noon–4:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. For more information about library activities, call 755-6127.
BARTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 100 Church Street, Barton. Hours: Monday 2–7 p.m., Wednesday, 9–11 a.m. and 2–7 p.m.; Friday 2–5 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Books-to-Movies Club for children and entire families every month. Classic Film Series: Fridays at 2 p.m. Free snacks. Call for movie list. Winter Parent & Tot Play Group: Mondays at 11 a.m. Glover and Barton libraries will take turns hosting. Call 525-6524 or 525-4365. Preschool Story Time every second, third, and fourth Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. Booker Prize Winners Discussion Series meet on second Monday of the month through April.Shakespeare for Fun:Fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Monthly anime features. All programs are free. For more information, call 525-6524.
BIG READ WAGON BOOKMOBILE The Big Read Wagon Bookmobile is a public library on wheels based at Dailey Memorial Library in Derby. Books, large print books, board books, puzzles, puppets, videos, audiocassettes, and interlibrary loans free of charge for all ages. Bookmobile visits are scheduled for schools, churches, child-care centers, senior sites, and other locations. For schedule information or to make an appointment, call Barb or Randy at 766-5063.
COBLEIGH PUBLIC LIBRARY 70 Depot Street, Lyndonville. Hours: Monday, noon–5 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, noon–7 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.For further information, call the library at 626-5475.
CRAFTSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY Craftsbury Common. Hours: Tuesday, noon–8 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m.–noon; Friday, noon–8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; and Sunday, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Baby/Toddler Story Time: Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Simple stories, finger plays, songs, and fun. Preschool Story Time: Fridays at 10 a.m. Stories, songs, craft projects, and fun. For more information, call the library at 586-9683.
DAILEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY 101 Junior High Drive, Derby Center. Hours: Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Story time on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Preschoolers are invited for stories and songs. Adult book discussion series Mondays at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call Joanne at 766-5063.
EAST BURKE COMMUNITY LIBRARY Burke Mountain Club, Route 114, East Burke. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 1–3 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.–noon. Coffee & baked goods available every Saturday morning. Preschool story time: First & third Tuesdays of the month, 1:30–2 p.m. Children’s Story Hour: First and third Wednesdays of each month at 1:30 p.m. Open to all children. For further information, call the library at 626-9823.
GLOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY 51 Bean Hill Road, Glover. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 3–6 p.m.; Thursday, 3–7 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m.–noon. Story Hour: Fridays at 10 a.m. — stories, craft, and a snack. Cook & A Book Discussion: Good for the mind and soul — call for book and date. Children’s literature discussion group for adults: Call to sign up. For more information, call library coordinator Toni Eubanks at 525-4365.
GOODRICH MEMORIAL LIBRARY 202 Main Street, Newport. Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Once A Month Book Club. Board of Trustees meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month at 4:45 p.m. Local genealogists Sandy McKinney and Ernestine Pepin will be available at the library to answer questions and help with genealogy research on Wednesday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 334-7902.
GREENSBORO FREE LIBRARY 53 Wilson Street, Greensboro. Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; and Sunday, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Preschool Story Hour: Fridays at 10 a.m. Ancient Civilizations Class: Covering the history of ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece. Every Thursday, from noon to 3 p.m., through May for ages seven to 12. Arts, crafts, performances, reading, and writing. For more information, call 533-2531.
HASKELL FREE LIBRARY 93 Caswell Avenue, Derby Line. Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Toddler Time: Thursdays at 9:45 a.m. Story Time for all Ages: Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Book Club Just for Fun: Ages 13 and up. VHC Reading & Discussion Series: Film, Feasts and Fiction. Teen Movie Nights. For more information, contact Mary or Nancy at 873-3022 or e-mail haskellkids@yahoo.com.
HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM Route 100, Westfield. Hours: Thursday, 1–5 p.m. For further information, call 744-8258.
ISLAND POND PUBLIC LIBRARY Main Street. Hours: Tuesday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Wednesday, 2–6 p.m., Thursday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Story Time every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 723-6134.
JEUDEVINE MEMORIAL LIBRARY 93 North Main Street, Hardwick. Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 1–5 p.m. and 6–8 p.m.; Friday, 1–5 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.–noon. For more information, call 472-5948.
JOHN WOODRUFF SIMPSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1972 East Craftsbury Road, East Craftsbury. Hours: Wednesday and Saturday, 9 a.m.–noon, 2–5 p.m., and 7–9:30 p.m.; Sunday, noon–1 p.m. For more information, call 586-9692.
JONES MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1 Water Street, Orleans. Hours: Monday, 10 a.m.– 8 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Closed Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Storytime on Mondays at 4 p.m. Board Meetings are held at 3:30 p.m. on the second Monday of every month. Computer Tutorials are available by appointment. For more information, call Joanne at 754-6660.
LEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY Irasburg. New hours: Monday, 3–8 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 3–6 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Story Hour each Monday, from 10–11 a.m. through April. Stories, crafts and snacks. For more information, call 754-2526, 754-6354, or 754-2814.
RAND MEMORIAL LIBRARY 160 Railroad Street, North Troy. Hours: Monday 2–6 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 2:30–6:30 p.m., Thursday, 9 a.m.–noon; Friday, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Ongoing Book Sale during regular hours. Preschool Story Time: Story, craft, and snack every Friday at 10 a.m. Adult book discussion: Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. All welcome. Call for title of current book. For more information, call Gloria at 988-4741.
SAMUEL READ HALL LIBRARY Lyndon State College, 1001 College Road, Lyndonville. For more information, call 626-6366.
ST. JOHNSBURY ATHENAEUM 1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury. For more information, call 748-8291 or visit www.stjathenaeum.org.
ART GALLERIES, HISTORICAL SOCIETIES & MUSEUMS
ADRIEN “YELLOW” ART STUDIO Adrien “Yellow” Patenaude (formerly of Silver Stream Gallery). Montgomery Ward building (bottom level of Newport Natural), 194 Main Street, Newport. Open Thursdays, 3–7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
BREAD & PUPPET MUSEUM Route 122 in Glover. Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hundreds of puppets, masks, and paintings in a 100-foot-long, 144-year-old barn — one of the biggest collections of some of the biggest puppets in the world. By appointment only in the winter. To present Lubberland Dance Company in five or six campaign dances in 2008 snow.
CATAMOUNT ARTS CENTER 139 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury. 748-2600. Open Monday through Friday, 1–6 p.m. and before and after each movie screening. Galleries are always open to the public free of charge.
COLBY-CURTIS MUSEUM Stanstead, Quebec. (819) 876-7322. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 12:30–4:30 p.m. Archives open Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., closed at lunchtime.
FAIRBANKS MUSEUM GALLERY 1302 Main Street, St. Johnsbury. 748-2372. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday, 1–5 p.m.; and Monday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Special exhibition, “Vermont Inventors.”
FLYING GOOSE ART GALLERY Countryside Common, 5043 U.S. Route 5 between Newport and Derby. Winter hours: Friday through Sunday, 1–5 p.m.
GRACE GALLERY Old Firehouse, 13 Mill Street, Hardwick. P.O. Box 960, Hardwick, VT 05843. 472-6857. grace@vtlink.net. www.graceart.org. Open Monday, through Thursday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., or by appointment. An exhibition of work done in the weekly GRACE community workshops will run through May 15.
HARDWICK TOWN HOUSE GALLERY 127 Church Street, Hardwick Town House. 472-8800. www.nekarts.org. Open during events; on Sundays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., and by appointment.
MAC CENTER FOR THE ARTS 167 Main Street, Newport. 744-9991. www.memphremagogartscollaborative.com. Open Monday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Run by the Memphremagog Arts Collaborative, the center features a gallery, Vermont products and crafts shop, classroom, work room. The gallery space converts to a small performance space seating 50. Show of new works by MAC members called “Rejuvenate.”
MAPLE RIDGE GALLERY 1713 Maple Ridge Road at Schoolhouse Road in Newark. 467-8400. Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, noon–6 p.m.; and by appointment. Gallery is closed until May and will open in the spring with an exhibition of work by Dorian McGowan.
NEWPORT NATURAL FOODS GALLERY 194 Main Street, Newport. 334-2626.
NORTHEAST KINGDOM ARTISANS’ GUILD BACKROOM GALLERY 430 Railroad Street, St. Johnsbury. 748-0158. Open Monday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. A collaborative exhibit, “Printmaking Portfolio 2006” will run through May 29. An artists’ reception will be held Saturday, April 19, from 3 to 5 p.m. All welcome.
OLD STONE HOUSE MUSEUM The people’s history museum of Orleans County. 109 Old Stone House Road, Brownington. 754-2022. www.oldstonehousemuseum.org. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Museum opens May 15. Offices and gift shop remain open year-round.
PAINTED MOOSE POTTERY STUDIO 1045 Route 242, Jay. 988-9600. www.paintedmoosepottery. Open Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
P.J. HAMMOND ART GALLERY 3802 Lake Road, Newport Center. Mrs. Hammond continues to paint both in acrylics and watercolors — flowers, landscapes, and also more nonobjective work. Call 334-2685 to be sure not to miss the artist.
QUIMBY GALLERY Lyndon State College, Harvey Academic Center. 626-6487. Open weekdays, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Handicapped accessible.
ROUTE 58 SHOP & GALLERY Located on 267 VT Route 58, 0.2 miles east (heading toward Irasburg) of the intersection of Routes 58 and 100 in Lowell. Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m., or by appointment. Twenty-seven artists displaying pottery, ceramics, jewelry, photography cards, toys, paintings, quilts, decorated and functional furniture, tinware, and more. For more information, call 744-6244 or e-mail theroute58shop@aol.com.
ROWE DESIGNS GALLERY 287 East Main Street, Newport. 334-1700. www.rowedesigns.com. Local art, photography, jewelry, fine art, and gifts.
STERLING COLLEGE’S BROWN LIBRARY Craftsbury Common. 586-7711, extension 7, or (800) 648-3591, extension 7.
WHITEWATER GALLERY & AUTO MUSEUM East Hardwick (formerly the meat lockers by the bridge). Open Sundays, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. For more information, call 563-2037.
WOODEN HORSE ARTS GUILD ART GALLERY The Wooden Horse Arts Guild has a mini gallery at the BuonAmici Restaurant on Railroad Street in North Troy. Open Wednesday through Sunday, from 5–9 p.m. The display of the exhibit Flowers of Summer by local watercolorist Kay Maynard will be on view through May 11. The Guild has added a second mini gallery in the Emory A. Hebard State Office Building on Main Street in Newport. For more information, call 988-4300 or visit www.woodenhorsearts.com.
REGISTRATION REQUESTED & TIME LIMITED ONGOING EVENTS
YOUTH SUMMER SOCCER SIGNUPS Registration for the Northeastern Vermont Youth Summer Soccer League will take place on Thursday, May 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 3, from 9 to 11 a.m. Both dates are at North Country Union Junior High School in Derby.
BENEFIT RAFFLE FOR DEBORAH KELLY STUDER SCHOLARSHIP FUND AT NCUHS A 450 Grizzley 4-wheeler has been donated by Steve Poulin for a raffle to benefit the Deborah Kelly Studer Scholarship Fund at North Country Union High School in Newport. Only 88 tickets are being sold for $100 a piece. The raffle starts at 3 p.m. on May 3, at Lo’s Tavern with barbecue and entertainment.
SPRING CLOTHING DROP & SWAP AT IROC A Spring Clothing Drop (Friday, May 16) and Swap (Saturday, May 17) will be held at IROC in Derby. Sponsored by Northeast Kingdom Waste Management. For more information or to volunteer for this event, call (800) 734-4602 or e-mail progmgr@nekwmd.org.
ADULT EDUCATION SERVICES IN BARTON Study for your GED, take the official GED tests, learn basic reading, writing, and/or math skills, get tutoring for Community College of Vermont classes, study for your Driver’s Permit test, improve your English as a Second Language skill, or learn how to use the computer at Central Orleans Family Education Center on Kinsey Road in Barton, next to the Barton Clinic. For more information, call Northeast Kingdom Learning Services at 525-4062.
NEED HELP TO SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR DOG OR CAT? If you need financial assistance to spay or neuter your pet, call the Northeast Kingdom Spay-Neuter Program at 754-2309. Help make our community a place where all dogs and cats live in loving homes. |
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