WEDNESDAY, MAY 21

LRUHS 8th GRADE STEP-UP NIGHT

   The Lake Region Union High School eighth grade Step-up Night will be held Wednesday, May 21, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the school in Orleans. Take a tour, explore extracurricular opportunities and learn about departmental expectations. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call the LRUHS guidance office at 754-6522.

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. Johnsbury 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

JAM SESSION IN DERBY LINE

   The Fourth Friday Jam Session will be held at the Derby Line Village Hall on Friday, May 23, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. All levels of musicians and singers welcome. Admission by donation. Proceeds benefit music and auto-tech scholarships for students from North Country and Lake Region union high schools.

PEACHAM CORNER GUILD OPENS FOR SEASON

   The Peacham Corner Guild in Peacham, featuring small antiques, handcrafted gifts, and specialty foods, is opening for the season on Friday, May 23. The shop is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed on Tuesdays.

NEK SHAPE NOTE SINGS AT B&P IN GLOVER

   Northeast Kingdom Shape Note Sings on Friday, May 23, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Bread & Puppet on Route 122 in Glover. Easy to learn and all welcome. For more information, call 525-3031 or 525-6972.

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 AT WOODEN HORSE ARTS GUILD

   The Wooden Horse Arts Guild will celebrate the Vermont Crafts Council’s sixteenth annual Vermont Open Studio Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, May 24 and 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Visitors can meet the guild member artists and crafters in person to talk about their art and crafts. Follow the yellow open studio signs to the American Legion Hall on Dominion Avenue in North Troy. Handicapped accessible. For more information, visit www.woodenhorsearts.com.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL IN ALBANY

   The eighth grade class at the Albany Community School will be holding an ice cream social from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Barbecue hot dogs and hamburgers will also be sold. The proceeds will go to the eighth grade class trip to Washington, DC.

CRAFTS & GARDEN FAIR IN HARDWICK

   The Hardwick Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its twenty-fifth annual Craft and Garden Fair on Saturday, May 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hardwick Elementary School. There will be a $25 shopping voucher drawn each hour, prizes, food, and fun. The Hardwick Kiwanis Spring Festival is also taking place at this time.

ORDER TULIP BULBS IN HARDWICK

   The United Church of Hardwick will be taking orders for tulip bulbs at the Hardwick Spring Festival taking place Memorial Day Weekend in Hardwick. Bulbs will be delivered in time for fall planting. For more information, call 472-5420.

ANCIENT ROADS WORKSHOP IN BROWNINGTON

   An Ancient Roads Workshop will be held Saturday, May 24, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the Brownington Historic District. The Orleans County Historical Society, which runs the Old Stone House Museum, has assembled some of the most knowledgeable people in the state to explain Vermont Act 178, the so-called Ancient Roads Bill. The cost is $15, which includes lunch. Those who would like to attend need to pre-register by phoning the Old Stone House Museum at 754-2022, or by e-mailing director@oldstonehousemuseum.org.

GERMAIN LEDUC IN GLOVER

   Germain Leduc, a talented 25-year-old fiddler from Quebec, will perform at Glover Community Church on Saturday, May 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. Light refreshments provided. Admittance by donation to benefit the church’s building fund.

JCH-DUO TO PERFORM A BENEFIT CONCERT AT HOLLAND SCHOOL

   OnSaturday, May 24,JCH-Duo (Jim Cross and Christine Sykes Harmonies) will perform a benefit concert in memory of Benjamin Martin. His widow, Jennifer, and two daughters live in Holland and JCH-Duo will be raising money for the Holland School Playground Committee (which Jen is on). A few mystery guests will grace the stage. The event will take place at Holland School gym. For more information, call Christine Sykes at 895-4121.

WAYS OF THE WOODS TO VISIT HARDWICK

   Ways of the Woods: People and the Land in the Northern Forest — the Northern Forest Center’s mobile museum — is coming to Hardwick for their Hardwick Spring Festival on Saturday, May 24, and a visit to Hazen Union School, Wednesday and Thursday, May 21-22. The complete tour schedule and updates are available at www.northernforest.org.

BOOK AND PLANT SALE IN WESTFIELD

   On Saturday, May 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Hitchcock Memorial Museum and Library will hold a Book and Plant Sale on Route 100 in Westfield. Hardcover books will be $1 and paper books will be 50¢. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library for the Hitchcock Memorial Library.

NEK AUDUBON EVENTS AT HERRICK’S COVE & HARDWICK

   On Saturday, May 24, at 7 a.m., Northeast Kingdom Audubon members will drive to Herrick’s Cove (on the Connecticut River in southeast Vermont) to look for arriving warblers. Meet at the Barnet park and ride, Exit 18 off I-91. To register, call Tom at 626-9071 or e-mail Thomas.berriman@verizon.net.

   Also, on Saturday, May 24, at 7 a.m., there will be birding with Marie LePreGrabon. Meet at the Hardwick Trails trailhead just behind the Hazen Union parking lot in Hardwick.

SUNDAY, MAY 25

CIRCUS AT BREAD AND PUPPET FARM

   A Post-modern Demonology Circus will be performed at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 25, at the Bread and Puppet Farm, behind the museum, in Glover.

PULLIN’ FOR FIREMEN AT OC FAIRGOUNDS IN BARTON

   On Sunday, May 25, Pullin’ for Firemen will hold a tractor pull to benefit Northeast International Mutual Aid Association, which includes most fire departments in Orleans County. The event will be held at Orleans County Fairgrounds in Barton, starting at 9 a.m. Gate admission $3. Tractors of any age, 14,000 pounds and under, are welcome to participate. For information and a copy of the rules, contact David Hathaway at 2078 S. Barton Rd., Barton, VT 05822, phone 802-525-3084, or e-mail dhath@ipwisp.net.

MONDAY, MAY 26

MEMORIAL DAY LUNCHEON IN ALBANY

   AMemorial Day Luncheon will be held Monday, May 26, at noon, at Albany Methodist Church. Menu will include baked ham, homemade beans, potato salad and macaroni salad, rolls, and homemade pies. Adults $7.50 and children under 12 $4. All welcome.

DISCUSSION OF MIDDLEMARCH AT DAILEY LIBRARY

   All are invited to attend the last in a series of three free book discussions of Middlemarch by George Eliot on Monday, 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.

AUDITIONS AT VERMONT CHILDREN’S THEATER

   Auditions for three musicals, Tom Sawyer, The Mikado, and Footloose, will be held on Monday, May 26 and Tuesday, May 27. If interested, contact the theater in Lyndonville at info@VermontChildrensTheater.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 27

FREE CDL CLASS IN NEWPORT

   A free CDL class will be held on Tuesdays, May 27 and June 3, at the Northeast Kingdom Learning Services Newport Learning Center. This class is designed to prepare students to take the CDL Instructional Learner’s Permit test. It also provides all necessary background information regarding a CDL. The classes will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information or to register, please call 334-2839.

SOUPER LUNCH AT ST. MARK’S

   Souper Lunch will be held Tuesday, May 27, at noon, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Second Street in Newport. Free. All welcome.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 28

OSHER LECTURE IN NEWPORT

   An Osher lecture titled Cathedrals in Sound, Part 11 – The Music of Anton Bruckner will take place on Wednesday, May 28, at 1 p.m. at the Hebard State Office Building in Newport. Admission is $5. Please call Joyce Bianchi at 334-8608 for membership information.

NORTH COUNTRY FARMING NETWORK MEETING IN GREENSBORO

   The North Country Farming Network, Caledonia-Orleans Chapter, will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, May 28, at 7 p.m., at the Greensboro United Church. Our bulk gain bin and additional purchases of cooperatively shared equipment will be discussed. For more information, contact chapter coordinator Jane Woodhouse at 592-3062 or NCFNCO@fairpoint.net.

HOME SCHOOL RESOURCE FAIR AT IROC

   On Wednesday, May 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., join other home schooling families for a fun-filled day of activity, sharing resources, free seminars, and more at IROC in Derby. Reserve a table to sell your resources (books, crafts, etc.) for $10 or just come enjoy the day.  Admission is $5 per person, $20 for families up to six. For more information, call 334-8511.

THURSDAY, MAY 29

CARNIVAL AND FIREWORKS IN NEWPORT

   There will be a carnival from Thursday, May 29, to Sunday, June 1, at Gardner Park in Newport. Fireworks will be held on Saturday, May 31. Bring the family! Discount coupons are available at the Newport Recreation Department office. For more information, call 334-6345.

DISCUSSION OF WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING IN THE NEK

   Paul Tomasi will discuss waste management, the possibilities for lower waste generation, and disposal costs at NorthWoods Stewardship Center in East Charleston on Thursday, May 29, at 7 p.m. Free. To reserve your space, call 723-6551, extension 112.

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.

FRIDAY, MAY 30

HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT AT IROC

   There will be a horseshoe tournament to benefit the Relay for Life Team of Laurette’s Loved Ones on Friday, May 30, at IROC in Derby. Come help put cancer through the ringer starting at 6 p.m. Registration is $7. For more information, call Monique at 334-2324.

WHITE-NOSED SYNDROME & VERMONT BATS

   Dr. William Kilpatrick will be at NorthWoods Stewardship Center in East Charleston on Friday, May 30, at 7 p.m. to present an overview of Vermont bats, their ecological role, and news on the white-nosed syndrome. $10. To reserve your space, call 723-6551, extension 112.

SATURDAY, MAY 31

BOTTLE DRIVE IN BARTON

   There will be a bottle drive in Barton Village on Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to noon to benefit Horsefeathers 4-H Club. To arrange an alternate pickup time, please call Marsha at 525-1147.

MORGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY DINNER

   A ham dinner will be held at the Morgan Community House on Saturday, May 31, at 6 p.m. A donation of $10 per adult and $3 per child is requested. For more information, call 723-5907.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST IN NEWPORT CENTER

   A pancake breakfast to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life will be held on Saturday, May 31, from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Newport Center Fire Station. Menu includes pancakes, bacon, hash browns, muffins, coffee, tea, orange juice, and milk. Sponsored by Team ENE.

NEK AUDUBON EVENT AT HARDWICK

   On Saturday, May 31, at 7 a.m., Northeast Kingdom Audubon members will be birding with Marie LePreGrabon. Meet at the Hardwick Trails trailhead just behind the Hazen Union parking lot in Hardwick.

COMMUNITY YARD SALE IN NEWPORT

   A Community Yard Sale will be held Saturday, May 31, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Causeway area in Newport. Call the Recreation Department at 334-6345 if you are interested in renting a table for $15 or $20.

PLANT & BAKE SALE AT CRAFTSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY

   The Craftsbury Public Library will hold its Plant and Bake Sale on Saturday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the United Church of Craftsbury on the Common. Donations welcome. There will be perennials, annuals, shrubs, lilacs, vegetable seedlings, and more. The library will offer free coffee and treats to the morning visitors. For more information, call the library at 586-9683.

CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF FRANK ZAPPA IN GLOVER

   Come celebrate the music of Frank Zappa on Saturday, May 31, from 8 p.m. to midnight, at Glover Town Hall. Bring your favorite CDs and your own live version of Frank’s music. Donations appreciated. To benefit Glover Public Library. For more information, call 525-1271.

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.

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.

CRAFTSBURY FARMERS’ MARKET

   Craftsbury Common. Vegetables, plants, bread, cheese, crafts, and more locally made products. 586-2571.

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.

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.

Annual book sale from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend, every day the library is open.

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. 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. May 24 & 25, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.: VT Crafts Council Open Studio weekend.

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.com. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. 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

JAY GOLF TOURNAMENT

   The first annual Town of Jay Golf Tournament to benefit Jay Community Center and Recreational Land Trust Park will be held Wednesday, June 25, at Jay Peak Championship Golf Resort. Cost is $125 per person and includes golf fees, cart, range balls, goody bag, and barbecue dinner and awards ceremony. Early bird special $400 for foursome, deadline is May 25. Registration is at 1 p.m., shotgun start at 2 p.m. Mulligan’s and power drive $10 at registration. Lots of great prizes. Go to www.jayvt.com to download registration form and for more information. Deadline is June 11. Call Peggy at 988-4706 for more information.

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.