WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9

GLOVER TRAILWINDERS MEETING IN WEST GLOVER

   Glover Trailwinders will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 9, at 7 p.m., at Merle Young Sr.’s house in West Glover. Refreshments will be provided.

FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM IN ST. JOHNSBURY

   Vermont FEED will host a farm to school program on Wednesday, April 9, from 3 to 7 p.m., at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital conference room in St. Johnsbury. Teachers, parents, farmers, etc. are invited. Blue Cross/Blue Shield will give $25 per attendee to your school. Attendees also get a free meal while there. To register or for more information, visit www.vtfeed.org or call Vermont FEED at (802) 985-0322.

“ONCE UPON A MATTRESS” PRESENTED AT NCHUS

   The fairy tale “The Princess and the Pea” will come to life on Wednesday, April 9 and Thursday, April 10, at 7 p.m., when the North Country Union High School Theater Company presents the musical comedy version “Once Upon a Mattress” at the North Country Union High School auditorium. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students and seniors and will be available at the door. For more information, call NCUHS at 334-7921.

THURSDAY, APRIL 10

ELECTION MEETINGS FOR NEWPORT VFW & AUXILIARIES

   Alfred Pepin VFW Post #798 and its Auxiliaries will hold elections of officers for the coming year on Thursday, April 10, at 7 p.m., at the Post Home on Central Street in Newport. Nominations can be submitted in advance.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IN ORLEANS

   Orleans Elementary School library will host a Scholastic Book Fair on Thursday, April 10, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the art room. All welcome.

LECTURE ON OIL VS. WILDERNESS AT STERLING COLLEGE

   On Thursday, April 10, at 6:30 p.m., Jon Waterman will give a lecture on his experience when sent by National Geographic to investigate climate change in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska in 2006. The lecture will take place at Sterling College’s Simpson Hall in Craftsbury Common. Free and open to the public. For more information, call the college at 586-7711.

WORKSHOP IN NEWPORT ON WRITING NEWS RELEASES

   Incubator without Walls (iWOW) is offering a two-hour workshop on how to attract media attention to your business with well-written press releases. The course will be taught by Lyndon State College journalism professor Dan Williams on Thursday, April 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Emory Hebard State Office Building in Newport. Registration fee is $25. Sign up online at www.vtsbdc.org or e-mail Heather Gonyawat hgonyaw@vtsbdc.org. For more information, contact iWOW director Ann Nygard at 626-4867 or ann.nygard@lyndonstate.edu.

RAIL TRAIL SLIDE SHOW & UPDATE

   A Rail Trail Slide Show and Update will be held Thursday, April 10, at 6:30 p.m., at Fairbanks Museum on Main Street in St. Johnsbury. Presented by Alan Robertson, project engineer for the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. For more information, call Laural at 748-7590.

FRIDAY, APRIL 11

BARTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD MEETING

   Barton Area Chamber of Commerce Board will meet Friday, April 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Barton Town Clerk’s office.

CASABLANCA SHOWING IN BARTON

   Barton Public Library will show Casablanca starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman on Friday, April 11, at 2 p.m. Free. All welcome.

YOUTH DANCE IN NEWPORT

   A youth dance for students in the fourth, fifth, and sixth grades will be held Friday, April 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Newport Municipal Building on Main Street. Music by Double Trouble. The cost is $4 per student. Sponsored by Newport Recreation Department. For further information, call Reg at 334-6345.

JAM SESSION IN NEWPORT

   Orleans-Essex VNA and Hospice, Inc. will have a Jam Session on Friday, April 11, at 7 p.m., at the agency located on 46 Lakemont Road in Newport. All proceeds to benefit the agency’s hospice program. For more information, call 334-5213.

ANIME FILM SHOWING AT BARTON LIBRARY

   Barton Public Library’s anime feature for April will be My Neighbors The Yamadas. It will be shown on Friday, April 11, at 7 p.m. Rated PG for mild thematic elements. Free. For more information, call 525-6524.

HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES PRESENTED IN ST. JOHNSBURY

   House of Blue Leaves will be performed at the St. Johnsbury School Auditorium on Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m. A matinee will also be held on Sunday, April 13, at 2 p.m. Ticket prices are $7, $5 for students and seniors. Advance sale tickets are available through Video King in St. Johnsbury. For more information, call 748-6510 or e-mail stjohnsburyplayers@hotmail.com.Due to some mild language and thematic elements, it is recommended that parents use discretion in bringing young children.

SATURDAY, APRIL 12

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK KICKS OFF AT GOODRICH LIBRARY

   To kick off National Library Week, Goodrich Memorial Library in Newport will hold a D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything and Read) party for all children K–6 on Saturday, April 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Theater presentation, crafts, scavenger hunt, and birthday cake.

NORTH COUNTRY SWINGERS HOLDING “SUPER 60’s” SQUARE DANCE

   The North Country Swingers will hold a “Super 60’s” Square Dance with Darrell Sprague on Saturday, April 12, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., at the Derby Elementary School.

FISHERMAN’S BREAKFAST IN ORLEANS

   The Orleans Rod & Gun Club will hold their annual Fisherman’s Breakfast on Saturday, April 12, from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., at the American Legion in Orleans.

HANDS ON HISTORY AT OLD STONE HOUSE MUSEUM

   A program at the Old Stone House Museum in Brownington for families with school age children, Hands on History, will meet Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to noon. The subject will be “Slate and Quill” this month. Children (accompanied by an adult) will experience a taste of schooling from the early 1800s. Pre-registration is required as the event is limited to 12 children. $3 per child, adults free. To register and for more information, call 754-2022.

APPLE GRAFTING & PRUNING AT OLD STONE HOUSE MUSEUM

   Michael Phillips will present a class on renewal pruning and grafting scions on Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Old Stone House Museum in Brownington. Demonstrations and practice on the museum’s apple trees. Rootstock provided. Information on how to cut your scion wood will be sent to registered students. $50, $40 for members. Pre-registration required by calling 754-2022.

BARTON RIVER TREE PLANTING

   On Saturday, April 12, the Community Planning Project with Lake Region Union High School and NorthWoods Stewardship Center invite volunteers to help plant trees along the Barton River and to establish a tree nursery for future riverbank plantings in the Barton River watershed. Meet at the school at 9 a.m., with a rain date of April 13. All welcome. For more information, call 754-2500,extension 103 or e-mail gshennemuth@yahoo.com.

KICKSTART 2008 AT MAX’S DANCE HALL IN SUTTON

   Kickstart 2008, featuring two rockabilly, honky-tonk country bands, will be held Saturday, April 12, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., at Max’s Dance Hall in Sutton. Limited to 200 people. $10 cover. Raffles, door prizes, hot dogs and hamburgers, BYOB. For more information, call Mike Fortier at 274-0687 or visit www.burkemountainbandits.com.

DANCE AT NEWPORT ELKS LODGE

   Stan Jr.’s “Tributes & Memories” 50’s and 60’s dance music (Elvis Returns) will take place on Saturday, April 12, from 8 to 11 p.m., at the Newport Elks Lodge on Route 5. $20 per couple, $12 for singles. Cash bar, lunch available. Open to the public. Tickets available by calling 766-8839, 334-5093, or 334-2132.

SUNDAY, APRIL 13

FLY TYING AT OLD STONE HOUSE MUSEUM

   Charles DeGray will guide you through the mysteries of tying dry flies, nymphs or streamers, and explain what they are used for in a workshop being held Sunday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Old Stone House Museum in Brownington. Tools and materials will be provided by the instructor. Class fee is $35, members $30. For more information and to register, call 754-2022.

POSTCARD & STAMP SHOW IN NEWPORT

   The Cora Johnson Memorial Postcard & Stamp Show will be held Sunday, April 13, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Goodrich Memorial Library on Main Street in Newport. Free admission — donations accepted. Door prizes, raffle, and silent auction to benefit library. Refreshments. The building is handicapped accessible. For more information, call 334-7902.

JAZZ ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT CATAMOUNT ARTS

   As part of Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon, the first of three concerts featuring the finest jazz musicians from Boston will be held April 13, at 4 p.m., at Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury. Tickets are $7 at the door, $4 for students with ID. For more information, call (888) 757-5559 or 334-2437.

ENCHANTED MOVIE SHOWING AT CRAFTSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY

   Craftsbury Public Library in Craftsbury Common will celebrate National Library Week April 13–20 with the showing of the newly released movie Enchanted on Sunday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. Popcorn. Free event. For more information, call 586-9683.

BARBERSHOP CHORUS OPEN REHEARSAL AT LI

   The Caledonia Chordsmen will meet Sunday, April 13, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., in the Lyndon Institute Auditorium for four-part a cappella harmony. Men of all ages are welcome to join in at any Sunday rehearsal. There is a part for anyone who likes to sing. For more information, call Chuck Fergus at 626-4220.

ROAST PORK DINNER IN MONTGOMERY

   A Roast Pork Dinner will be held Sunday, April 13, from 11:30 on, at St. Isidore’s Parish Hall in Montgomery Center. Featuring maple desserts. For more information, call 326-4629.

MONDAY, APRIL 14

DISCUSSION OF MIDDLEMARCH AT DAILEY LIBRARY

   All are invited to attend a series of three free book discussions of Middlemarch by George Eliot on Mondays — April 14, May 5 and May 26 — at Dailey Memorial Library in Derby. Books are available at the library. Open to the public. Led by Fran Cerulli. Sponsored by Vermont Humanities Council. The site is ADA accessible. For more information, call Barb Whitehill at the library at 766-5063.

LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST IN NEWPORT

   A Legislative Breakfast will be held Monday, April 14, from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m., at the East Side Restaurant in Newport. Featured speakers will be Senator Vince Illuzzi and Representative Scott Wheeler. The public is encouraged to attend. Coffee and muffins, $4 per person. Sponsored by Northeastern Vermont Development Association.

COVENTRY SELECT BOARD MEETING

   The Coventry Select Board will hold its April meeting on Monday, April 14, at 5:30 p.m., in the Coventry Town Clerk’s office. To be placed on the agenda or for more information, call the Town Clerk at 754-2288.

APRIL VACATION PROGRAMS AT BARTON LIBRARY

   Barton Public Library will be holding activities to cure vacation boredom during the week of April 14 to 18. On Monday, April 14, at 2:30 p.m.: Scrapbooking program; Wednesday, April 16, at 2:30 p.m.: program to introduce the new Legos; and Friday, April 18, at 4 p.m. (for adults and children): the movie Ratatouille, rated G. Call or stop by the library to sign up for the scrapbooking and/or Lego programs. All programs are free and a light snack will be provided. For more information, call Jessica Poirier at the library at 525-4248.

SUPERVISED SWIM & SLIDE AT IROC

   Supervised Swim and Slide at IROC in Derby will be open from 1 to 5:30 p.m. during school vacation Monday, April 14 to Friday, April 18. The Pronto Sports Arena will also be open; please call ahead for availability at 334-8511.

TUESDAY, APRIL 15

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP MEETING IN NEWPORT

   Parkinson’s Support and Education Group will meet Tuesday, April 15, at 10:30 a.m., at the Home Health office on Lakemont Road in Newport. For anyone suffering from or interested in learning more about Parkinson’s Disease. Family, friends, and caregivers are encouraged to attend.

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.

SPINNING & WOOL WORKSHOP AT OLD STONE HOUSE MUSEUM

   A Spinning & Wool Workshop will meet on Wednesday, April 16, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Old Stone House Museum’s Twilight House in Brownington. Bring your wheel. For more information, call 754-2022.

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.

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

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

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 inBrownington 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 SEARCH AT GOODRICH LIBRARY

   The celebration of National Library Week ends at Goodrich Memorial Library in Newport on Saturday, April 19. Quilt search by North Country Quilt Guild. People are encouraged to bring old quilts into the library between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for appraisal. Expert quilters will be on hand to give information and advice. Free. The building is handicapped accessible. For more information, call 334-7902.

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

   Join NorthWoods 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.

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.

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 29, 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. Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende. Meet Tuesday, April 15, at 6:30 p.m. 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 (except April 14). 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. www.graceart.org. Open Monday, through Thursday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., or by appointment.

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.

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 is closed until spring. 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 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

INTRODUCTION TO WHITEWATER CANOEING

   Siskin 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.

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.

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.