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WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
GLOVER TRAILWINDERS MEETING IN WEST GLOVER Glover Trailwinders’ monthly meeting will be held Wednesday, May 14, at 7 p.m., at Merle Young Sr.’s home in West Glover. All members are urged to attend as there will be a vote on the purchase of a new groomer. Refreshments will be provided.
THURSDAY, MAY 15
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER & AUTHOR TO PRESENT SLIDE SHOW IN NEWPORT Robert Gilmore, nationally recognized landscape designer and author, will present a slide show, “How to Make Large, Lush, Private, Low-Maintenance Gardens,” on Thursday, May 15, at 7 p.m., at Goodrich Memorial Library in Newport. Bring your design questions. Free. Refreshments will be served. The library is handicapped accessible. For more information, call 334-7902.
NCH AUXILIARY LUNCHEON MEETING IN NEWPORT The North Country Hospital Auxiliary will hold a luncheon meeting on Thursday, May 15, at noon. Call Merrilyn Barry at 334-3286 by Monday, May 12, for reservations, location of meeting, and choice of menu.
MISSISQUOI VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING The Missisquoi Valley Historical Society annual meeting will be held Thursday, May 15, at 6:30 p.m., in the Poulin Building in North Troy. All welcome.
“VERMONT IN THE VICTORIAN AGE” AT FAIRBANKS MUSEUM “Vermont in the Victorian Age” will be presented Thursday, May 15, at 7 p.m., at the Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium in St. Johnsbury. Kevin Graffagnino, director of the Vermont Historical Society, will present a slide lecture examining the major events and movements that enlivened this period in Vermont. A Vermont Humanities Council event hosted by St. Johnsbury Historical Society. For further information, callShara McCaffrey at 748-8291.
FRIDAY, MAY 16
SPRING CLOTHING DROP & SWAP AT IROC A Spring Clothing Drop on Friday, May 16 and Swap on 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.
KINGDOM COFFEEHOUSE AT NORTHWOODS An evening of Chicago-style blues, jazz, funk and rock at NorthWoods Stewardship Center in East Charleston on Friday, May 16, at 7 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 for children. Refreshments included.
SATURDAY, MAY 17
JCH-DUO BENEFIT CONCERT IN ISLAND POND A JCH-Duo Benefit Concert, featuring Jim Cross and Chris Sykes, will be held on Saturday, May 17, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the American Legion in Island Pond. $8 at the door. 50/50 raffle to benefit NEKCA food shelf of Island Pond.
NEK AUDUBON ON HARDWICK TRAILS Join Northeast Kingdom Audubon on Saturday, May 17, at 10 a.m., at Hardwick Trails. Meet at the trailhead behind Hazen Union School parking lot in Hardwick. Discover spring flowers with Norma Spaulding and Norma Wiesen. For more information, contact Airie at 748-8515 or airie@kingcon.com.
CONNECTICUT RIVER CANOE TRIP Join NorthWoods Stewardship Center in East Charleston on Saturday, May 17, for a daylong paddle on the Connecticut as they explore northern Essex County and the Coos region of New Hampshire. $10 adults, $5 children, equipment provided. Call NorthWoods at 723-6551, extension 112, to reserve your space.
TEEN CHALLENGE VERMONT’S WALK A THON IN NEWPORT Teen Challenge Vermont’s sixth annual Walk A Thon will be held Saturday, May 17. Register at Nu-Start on 153 Main Street in Newport at 9 a.m. Walk A Thon includes a six-mile walk around Newport beginning at Nu-Start and ending at the gazebo in Gardner Park where prizes will be awarded along with a barbecue and entertainment. For more information, call Teen Challenge Vermont at 635-7807 or visit www.tcvermont.org.
TEEN CHALLENGE VERMONT’S WALK A THON IN ISLAND POND Teen Challenge Vermont’s sixth annual Walk A Thon will be held Saturday, May 17. Register at park gazebo in Island Pond. Walk A Thon includes a six-mile walk around the lake beginning and ending at the Park Gazebo. Refreshments and prizes. For more information, call Nancy Herman at 723-6668 or Teen Challenge Vermont at 635-7807 or visit www.tcvermont.org.
FRANCO AND BLACHLY AT THE MUSIC BOX Two of Vermont’s finest songwriters, Lewis Franco on guitar and Susannah Blachly on fiddle and both singing, will perform at The Music Box in Craftsbury on Saturday, May 17, at 8 p.m. $8 at the door. For more information, call 586-7533 or visit www.themusicboxvt.org.
TRASH DERBY AT SOUTH BAY IN NEWPORT On Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Agency of Natural Resources is calling all volunteers for a first-ever cleanup day at the South Bay in Newport City. Meet at the Fish & Wildlife Department access area on South Bay. A small lunch will be provided. Prizes will be awarded and T-shirts will be available. For more information, contact Louis Bushey at 751-0136 orlouis.bushey@state.vt.us.
“UNCORKING SPRING” EVENT TO BENEFIT VSO The North Country Board of Trustees of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra announces its annual benefit wine and cheese party at Spates the Florist on Elm Street in Newport on Saturday, May 17, from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $22 and are available at Spates the Florist, Woodknot Bookshop, Northeast Schools and Hospital Credit Union (189 East Main Street in Newport), or Roasters Café & Deli in Derby. You can also reserve tickets or get more information by calling 766-5363. This benefit is made possible through the generous participation of local cheesemakers plus The Dancing Sail from the East Side Restaurant.
SUNDAY, MAY 18
BENEFIT TEXAS HOLD ’EM TOURNAMENT IN LYNDONVILLE There will be a Texas Hold ’Em Poker Tournament to benefit Lyndonville Crescent ’66 on Sunday, May 18, at the Lyndonville VWF on Hill Street in Lyndonville. Registration begins at 1 p.m. and play starts at 2 p.m. Buy-in is $60 and the payoff is 85 percent of all buy-ins. For more information, call the VFW at 626-8632, Charles Deos at 626-3392, or e-mail art@vtpokerinfo.com.
CONCERT AT CATAMOUNT ARTS There will be a concert at Catamount Arts in St. Johnsbury on Sunday, May 18, at 4 p.m. “The Boston Jazz Invasion Part 3” will feature Benny Sharoni on tenor saxophone, Steve Blair on guitar, Tim Gilmore on drums, and Barry Sahagian on bass. Tickets are $7 at the door, $4 for students with ID. For more information, call 1-888-757-5559 or 334-2437.
NEK AUDUBON BIRDATHON Northeast Kingdom Audubon will hold a Birdathon on Sunday, May 18. Join one of their “Birding hot spot” leaders as they comb the Kingdom for birds. For more information, contact Tom at 626-9701 or Thomas.berriman@verizon.net, or cbrowne@fairbanksmuseum.org.
CONSTITUTION BRASS QUINTET IN NEWPORT The Music for a Sunday Afternoon Concert series welcomes the Constitution Brass Quintet on Sunday, May 18, at 4 p.m., at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Second Street in Newport. Suggested donation of $10. The concert is followed by a free reception for the artists. For more information about the concert series, visit www.musicforasundayafternoon.com.
NCUHS SPRING DANCE CONCERT IN NEWPORT North Country Union High School will hold its Spring Dance Concert on Sunday, May 18, at 2 and 7 p.m., at North Country Union High School auditorium. The Broadway theme will include dances from West Side Story, Chicago, Movin’ Out, Contact, and High School Musical. Tickets on sale at the door.
VT CATHOLIC ADVANCE DIRECTIVES PRESENTATION IN DERBY LINE A presentation on the Vermont Catholic Advance Directive documents by Deacon Peter Gummere will be held Sunday, May 18, from 2:30 to 4 p.m., at St. Edward’s Parish Hall in Derby Line. Refreshments will be served. Potluck dinner to follow presentation. Open to all.
MONDAY, MAY 19
NEWPORT AFTER 5 CLUB ANNUAL GUEST NIGHT DINNER MEETING The Newport After 5 Club’s twenty-second annual Guest Night Dinner Meeting will be Monday, May 19, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the East Side Restaurant in Newport. This meeting will include a special feature, musical selections, and visiting speakers. Reservations must be made and paid to Barbara Difazio by Friday, May 16. Call for more information: Barbara Difazio, 334-1286; Laura, 334-5643; Nancy, 873-3097; or Martha, 754-6358. All women (and male or female guests) in the area are invited.
NEK WIND SYMPHONY IN NEWPORT The Northeast Kingdom Wind Symphony will hold its Spring Concert on Monday, May 19, at 7 p.m., at North Country Union High School auditorium. Conductor is Dr. James W. Chapman. Featuring music by American composer Leroy Anderson.
FULL MOON PADDLE WITH NORTHWOODS On Monday, May 19, at 7 p.m., NorthWoods Stewardship Center in East Charleston will lead a full moon paddle on the scenic and ecologically diverse waters of the Clyde River/Echo Lake under the light of the rising moon. $10 for adults, $5 for children. Canoes, paddles, and PFDs provided. To reserve your space, call 723-6551, extension 112.
TUESDAY, MAY 20
“THE JOYS AND WOES OF GARDENING” IN ISLAND POND Ron Krupp, author of The Woodchuck’s Guide to Gardening, will present his program, “The Joys and Woes of Gardening” at the Island Pond Public Library on Tuesday, May 20, at 6 p.m. Bring your garden questions for a lively discussion.
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP IN NEWPORT A Parkinson’s Support and Education group will meet Tuesday, May 20, at 10:30 a.m., at the Home Health office on Lakemont Road in Newport. For more information, call Sid and Estelle Burton at 626-3707.
ONE-DAY GOLF TOURNAMENT AT ORLEANS COUNTRY CLUB The Vermont Golf Association will hold one of its six, one-day tournaments on Tuesday, May 20, at Orleans Country Club (OCC). Entry fees are $20 per player for 18 holes of golf, $10 per player for OCC members. Proceeds from Vermont Golf Association Tournaments and State Day events support a scholarship fund for Vermont, New York, and New Hampshire senior high school and college scholars. For more information and to sign up, call 754-2333 or visit www.orleanscc.com.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21
OSHER LECTURE IN NEWPORT There will be an Osher lecture by Dr. Michael Atkinson on Wednesday, May 21, at 1 p.m. at the Hebard State Office Building in Newport on “Fairy Tales: Guides to Life.” Admission is $5. Designed for people over 50 but all are welcome. The hour-long lecture will be followed by a question and answer session and light refreshments. Please call Joyce Bianchi at 334-8608 for membership information.
READY TO LEARN WORKSHOP AT SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE Springfield College School of Human Services, Umbrella and NEKCA will collaborate to host one of Vermont Public Television’s Ready to Learn Workshops. The workshop entitled “Buss, Tweet, Trickle, Whoosh: Experiencing Nature with Children” will be presented on Wednesday, May 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Springfield College’s St. Johsnbury Campus. The workshop is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Each participant will receive two free children’s books and related articles on the topic. For more information or to make a reservation, call 748-5402 or 1-800-441-1812.
NCUJHS SPRING CONCERT IN NEWPORT The chorus and concert band from North Country Union Junior High School in Derby will give their annual Spring Concert on Wednesday, May 21, at 7 p.m., in the North Country Union High School auditorium. Peter Storrings is the director. The theme will be “American Inspirations.”
ALZHEIMER’S EDUCATION PROGRAM IN NEWPORT The Alzheimer’s Association of Vermont is offering a six-hour education program for families and friends of those with the disease or related disorder. The program is offered in two Wednesday sessions: May 21 and 28, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Medical Arts Building Conference Room, adjacent to North Country Hospital. Families should plan to attend both sessions. The cost for both nights is $10 per person or $20 per family regardless of size. Advanced registration is required; contact the Vermont Alzheimer’s Association at 477-7000 or Laura.Corrow@alz.org.
THURSDAY, MAY 22
NCUHS CHORUS POP CONCERT – “DISNEY SPECTACULAR” The North Country Union High School Chorus will present “Disney Spectacular, “ a medley of songs from Disney movies, on Thursday, May 22, at 7 p.m. in the school’s auditorium. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted at the door.
SENIOR LUNCH AT IRASBURG UNITED CHURCH Irasburg United Church Senior Lunch will be held Thursday, May 22, at noon. Menu includes meat lasagna, tossed garden salad, rolls, raspberry ice cream sundaes, and beverages. All welcome.
CURRENT STATE OF CURRENT USE PROGRAM AT NORTHWOODS NorthWoods Stewardship Center director Bill Snow will join us at the center in East Charleston on Thursday, May 22, at 7 p.m. to explain changes to Vermont’s Current Use program that will affect thousands of landowners and many acres across the state. $10. To reserve your space, call 723-6551, extension 112.
FRIDAY, MAY 23
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT IN BARTON Vermont Family Theatre will begin its tenth anniversary year with their favorite musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, to be performed at the Barton Memorial Building in Barton on Friday and Saturday, May 23 and 24, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, May 25, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for children and seniors, and are on sale at Wider Than the Sky in Newport and at the Barton Village Corner Store. For more information, call 754-2187.
CFP BENEFIT YARD SALE The third annual Columbia Forest Products (CFP) Yard Sale will be held Friday, May 23, from 1 to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, May 24 and 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the CFP warehouse on the Bluff Road entrance in Newport. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.
SATURDAY, MAY 24
OPEN STUDIO WEEKEND The annual Open Studio Weekend, with more than 260 studios open throughout the state, will be held Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25. Sponsored by Vermont Crafts Council. A free map booklet with directions to participating sites is available at Vermont Information Centers, individual studios and galleries, and by request. For more information, visit www.vermontcrafts.com andwww.VermontVacation.com.
NEWPORT FARMER’S MARKET OPENS Newport Farmer’s Market will be held every Saturday morning from May 24 to October 18 and every Wednesday from June 18 to October 15. Located on the causeway across from Waterfront Plaza. Rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everything made or grown by local farmers and craft persons.
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.
BASKET MAKERS WORKSHOP AT OLD STONE HOUSE Regular meetings held first and third Saturdays June 7 through October 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Education Building of Old Stone House Museum. Call instructor Carolyn Starr at 626-4539 for specifics.
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.
KNITTERS GUILD AT OLD STONE HOUSE MUSEUM Regular meetings of the Knitters Guild at the Old Stone House Museum in Brownington will be held the first Sunday of each month through October 5, from 1 to 4 p.m. Led by Diana Foster. For more information call her at 744-6440.
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.
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.
NEWPORT FARMER’S MARKET Newport Farmer’s Market will be held every Saturday morning from May 24 to October 18 and every Wednesday from June 18 to October 15. Located on the causeway across from Waterfront Plaza. Rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everything made or grown by local farmers and craft persons.
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 14, 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 Thirty-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.
QUILTERS CIRCLE AT OLD STONE HOUSE MUSEUM Regular meetings of the Quilters Circle will be held the third Saturday and first Wednesday of each month through October 18, at the Old Stone House Museum. Learn techniques and work together on the big quilt frame. For more information, call Joan at 754-2713.
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 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.
RUG BRAIDERS CIRCLE AT OLD STONE HOUSE MUSEUM Regular meetings will be held on the fourth Saturday of each month through October 25. Meeting time is 1 to 4 p.m. at the Old Stone House Museum in Brownington. Bring a project to work on, many materials provided. For more information, call Deni at 447-2614.
SPINNERS CIRCLE AT OLD STONE HOUSE MUSEUM Regular meetings of the Spinners Circle will be held the first Saturday and third Wednesday of each month through October 15 at the Old Stone House Museum in Brownington. Meeting time is 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call Joan at 754-2713.
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 Thursdays, from 10 to 10:45 a.m., through June 5. 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.
TRI COUNTY ATV CLUB MEETING TCATV Club holds its monthly meetings on the second Saturday of each month from May through October. Meetings begin at 9:30 a.m. and are held at the Clyde River Hotel in downtown Island Pond. For more information, visit www.tricountyatvclub.org.
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.
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. Parent & Tot Play Group: Mondays at 11 a.m. Glover and Barton libraries will take turns hosting. Call 525-6524 or 525-4365. Story Hour every second, third, and fourth Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m.Shakespeare for Fun:Fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. 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–1:30 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. 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 Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 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. 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. 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. The work of James Nace, Dot Kibbee, and Merrill Densmore will show in Montpelier at Rhapsody Natural Food Buffet until the end of June 2008.
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. Exhibition of mixed media sculptures and acrylic paintings on masonite and ceramic tile by Dorian McGowan until June 15.
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.
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 Guild’s second mini gallery, The Hebard Window, in the Emory A. Hebard State Office Building on Main Street in Newport, has a new display for May. A preview of the works of artists and craftsmen who are taking part in Open Studio on Memorial Day weekend is included in the May display. Laurie Salzmann of Long Meadow Farms Quilts is the display artist. For more information, call 988-4300 or visit www.woodenhorsearts.com.
REGISTRATION REQUESTED & TIME LIMITED ONGOING EVENTS
PREVENTING IDENTITY THEFT WORKSHOP IN BARTON A free workshop, “Preventing Identify Theft,” will be held Thursday, May 29, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Barton COFEC, 130 Kinsey Road, Barton. Open to the public. Please call Angela Blais at 525-3362 to reserve a seat to learn how to minimize your risk of identity theft by managing your personal information cautiously. Participants are welcome to bring items of suspicious correspondence for discussion to learn about mail fraud and Internet scams.
BENEFIT CLAY WORKSHOP IN MORGAN A Clay Workshop led by Ann Stannard and Normandy Alden will be held for people of all levels on Saturday, May 31, at Karen Karnes’ studio at 188 Whitehill Loop in Morgan. $25 for the day and materials. Work will not be fired. For more information and to register, call Ann at 723-4425; send $25 check payable to Orleans County Citizen Advocacy (OCCA), c/o Ann Stannard at above address.
COVENTRY RESIDENTS URGED TO PLANT GARDENS & SHARE Coventry residents are encouraged to plant gardens and share the bounty with neighbors and friends. Stop by the Town Clerk’s office to pick up vouchers redeemable at Newport Farm and Garden. Limited to first 30 households. Sponsored by Coventry Town Foundation.
GARDEN PLOTS FOR JAY, WESTFIELD, AND TROY RESIDENTS The Community Garden along the Missisquoi has free 4’x50’ garden plots for all Jay, Westfield, and Troy residents. To reserve your plot, call Sue at 988-9663.
NORTHWOODS NATURE CAMPS NorthWoods Stewardship Center is currently accepting registrations for its summer nature day camps and backpacking and canoe expeditions. Openings are also available for a two-week science camp and one-week sustainability camp. Visit www.northwoodscenter.org for more information or contact Luke O’Brien at 723-6551, extension 115, for a complete summer program brochure.
JAY COUNTRY CRITTERS SUMMER SOCCER The Jay Country Critters is looking for interested children (kindergarten through grade 3) for its third soccer season, as well as coaches. They will be playing at the field next to the Jay Country Store two nights per week and hope to start mid-June. For more information, call LyneLimoges at 744-2221 or Amy Wheeler at 744-2095.
CLAN OF THE HAWK THRIFT STORE IS OPEN Any donations to the Clan of the Hawk Thrift Store in Evansville are most welcome. They accept most anything and are open most of the time. Lots of new clothing has come in, so if you are in need, come get some. A small donation will be appreciated. All welcome. Just come and check us out or call 754-2817.
COMPUTER RECYCLING AT CLAN OF THE HAWK IN EVANSVILLE The Clan of the Hawk is once again accepting all electronics: items such as computers, towers, monitors, keyboards, etc. Drop them off anytime on Route 58E in Evansville. They will recycle everything they can. Call 754-2817 for more information.
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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