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WEDNESDAY, MAY 7
JAY PEAK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING The Jay Peak Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, May 7, at Jay Peak. Sign in from 5:30 to 6 p.m., short business meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m., Bill Stenger will be the guest speaker at 6:30 p.m. Open to all businesses and the general public. Refreshments. For more information, call 988-4464 or 988-4349.
BOOK DISCUSSION ON FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT AFTER 1932 On Wednesday, May 7, at 7 p.m., The Regeneration of an Artist: Frank Lloyd Wright after 1932 will be discussed. A Vermont Humanities Council event hosted by Goodrich Memorial Library in Newport. For more information, call Carol Nicholson at 334-7902.
NORTH COUNTRY QUILTERS MEETING The North Country Quilters will meet Wednesday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m., at the Church of God on Crawford Road in Derby. Regular monthly meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month.
“PREVENTING IDENTIFY THEFT” WORKSHOP IN ST. JOHNSBURY A free workshop, “Preventing Identity Theft,” will be held Wednesday, May 7, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Springfield College on Emerson Falls Road in St. Johnsbury. Open to the public. Refreshments. For more information, call Springfield College School of Human Services, St. Johnsbury Campus at 748-5402 or (800) 441-1812.
THURSDAY, MAY 8
WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD PARADE IN NEWPORT The Week of the Young Child Parade will be held Thursday, May 8, beginning at 10 a.m. in Newport. Gather at Newport Head Start, upper Main Street and end at Gardner Park with ice cream, books, and entertainment. If it rains, meet at Newport Municipal Building on Main Street.
RUMMAGE SALE IN ORLEANS Chapter Michaud No. 395, in Orleans, is sponsoring a Rummage Sale on Thursday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to noon, at St. Theresa’s Parish Hall in Orleans. All monies raised, including up to $500 in CFLI Matching Funds, will help St. Paul’s School in Barton. Good clothing will sell for $2 for a grocery bag full or $5 for a trash bag full.
VERMONT YANKEE TRUTH TOUR AT GRACE IN HARDWICK The Vermont Yankee Truth Tour — The reality behind the “clean and green” façade — will visit at the GRACE building in Hardwick on Thursday, May 8, at 7 p.m. All welcome. For more information, visit www.nukebusters.org/ or www.vyda.org.
MEMBERS OF 12-TRIBES RECALL RAID & SHARE THEIR VIEWS IN NEWPORT Twenty-four years after the raid on the 12-Tribes in Island Pond, Scott Wheeler, publisher of Vermont’s Northland Journal, will host members of the 12-Tribes at the Goodrich Memorial Library in Newport on Thursday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m. All welcome. Anyone with questions can contact Scott at 334-5920 or northlandjournal@gmail.com.
FRIDAY, MAY 9
MOTHER-SON APPRECIATION DANCE IN NEWPORT A Mother-Son Appreciation Dance will be held Friday, May 9, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Gateway Center on the waterfront in Newport. This is a special dress-up dance and party for boys in kindergarten through age 12. Dancing, prizes, refreshments, and entertainment by DJ Double Trouble. There will also be a photographer taking pictures for purchase. Tickets are on sale at the Newport Recreation Department office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will only be 41 tickets sold on a first come, first served basis. For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at 334-6345.
RUMMAGE & FOOD SALE AT WESTFIELD A Rummage & Food Sale will be held at Westfield Church on Friday, May 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to noon. Coffee and doughnuts available. To benefit Women’s Social Union.
TRI COUNTY ATV CLUB MEETING IN ISLAND POND TriCounty ATV Club will hold its first meeting of the season on Saturday, May 10, at 9:30 a.m., at the Clyde River Hotel in downtown Island Pond. All are welcome. For more information, visit www.tricountyatvclub.org.
TNA WRESTLING AT IROC TNA Wrestling will be held Friday, May 9, at 7 p.m. Tickets on sale at IROC in Derby or by visiting the web at www.irocvt.org. For more information, call 334-8511.
SATURDAY, MAY 10
CAR WASH, BAKE SALE, YARD SALE IN BARTON A Car Wash, Bake Sale, and Yard Sale will be held Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Barton Memorial Building. Sponsored by St. Paul’s School as a benefit fund-raiser for the renovations of the Barton ballfield. Also accepting donations of bottles and cans if you’d like. For more information, call 525-6578.
FAMILY BINGO NIGHT AT ALBANY SCHOOL The Albany PTC will hold its annual Family Bingo Night on Saturday, May 10, at the Albany Community School. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., call starts at 6 p.m. Great prizes donated by generous local businesses, money games, refreshments. For more information, call Albany School at 755-6168.
GREEN MOUNTAIN UNITED WAY OF BARTON JOINING POSTAL FOOD DRIVE On Saturday, May 10, the Green Mountain United Way of Barton is assisting letter carriers in local post offices in the Barton, Derby Line, and Newport post offices to participate in a food drive for the benefit of local food shelves. People are asked to donate nonperishable food items on that day. Place your items in a sturdy bag or box near your mailbox and the letter carriers will pick them up. Items will then be delivered to local food shelves at NEKCA in Newport and the Orleans Federated Church. For more information, visit the GMUW website at www.gjunitedway.org.
SUNDAY, MAY 11
MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST IN IRASBURG The tenth annual Mother’s Day Breakfast, hosted by Boy Scout Troop 804 from Newport, will be held Sunday, May 11, from 8 to 11:30 a.m., at the Irasburg Town Hall. $5 for adults, $3 for children under 12. For more information, call Ken at 334-6893.
MOTHER’S DAY FUN RUN & BARBEQUE AT BURKE MTN. On Sunday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Umbrella’s second annual Mother’s Day Fun Run & Barbeque will be held at Burke Mountain in and around the former Old Cutter Inn (now Ginn Development Headquarters) on Pinkham Road. Umbrella will once again partner with Kingdom Trails for this enjoyable family friendly event. Day of race: $25 includes 1 picnic ticket and a T-shirt while supplies last. Barbeque only: $15 for ages 11 and up; $5 for ages 10 and under. Registration opens at 9 a.m. 1/2 mile race starts at 9:30 a.m., 5k and 10k races start at 10 a.m. The picnic is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
MONDAY, MAY 12
NO LISTINGS.
TUESDAY, MAY 13
NO LISTINGS.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
“A MATTER OF BALANCE” PROGRAMS IN NEWPORT & ISLAND POND “A Matter of Balance,” a fall prevention program for older adults, will be offered at the Green Mountain Adult Day Center on Prouty Drive in Newport from Wednesdays, from May 14 through June 25, from 10 to 11 a.m., break for an hour, and then resume from noon to 1 p.m. To enroll, contact Annie at 334-3188 or Jenny at the Area Agency on Aging at (800) 642-5119. Sunrise Manor in Island Pond will host a series of classes starting June 2 and running twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays for four weeks, ending June 27, from 1 to 2 p.m. To enroll, call Pat or Jenny at the Area Agency on Aging at (800) 642-5119.
THURSDAY, MAY 15
NO LISTINGS.
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.
SATURDAY, MAY 17
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.
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 from May 4 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.
NURTURING FATHERS PROGRAM A 13-week program open to all men who influence the lives of children will be held on Mondays through May 12, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Northeast Kingdom Learning Center on Main Street in Newport. Meal provided. For more information and to register for these classes, call Irene at 334-4371.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS SUPPORT GROUPS Overeaters Anonymous (OA) offers a 12-step program of recovery for the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of compulsive eating. Derby meeting Saturdays from 10 to 11 a.m., at Derby Community National Bank training center on Crawford Road (behind the bank). Step study meeting follows from 11:15 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 766-9212 or 525-4551. Barton meeting on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., at Barton Public Library (downstairs) on Church Street. For more information, call 525-4551.
PARENTING YOUR PRESCHOOL CHILD CLASSES Classes on Parenting Your Preschool Child (open enrollment) will be held on Wednesdays through May 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Second Street in Newport. Lunch is provided. For more information, call Irene at 334-4371.
PEACE VIGILS AROUND THE NORTHEAST KINGDOM 30 Minute peace vigils are held at the Emory Hebard State Office Building in Newport on Wednesdays at 4 p.m., and on the triangular common in Barton on Fridays at noon. For more information, call 895-4630 or 755-6307. Sponsored by Northeast Kingdom Peace and Justice.
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, April 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, April through October 15 (no meeting on May 3) 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. Monthly anime features. All programs are free. For more information, call 525-6524.
BIG READ WAGON BOOKMOBILE The Big Read Wagon Bookmobile is a public library on wheels based at Dailey Memorial Library in Derby. Books, large print books, board books, puzzles, puppets, videos, audiocassettes, and interlibrary loans free of charge for all ages. Bookmobile visits are scheduled for schools, churches, child-care centers, senior sites, and other locations. For schedule information or to make an appointment, call Barb or Randy at 766-5063.
COBLEIGH PUBLIC LIBRARY 70 Depot Street, Lyndonville. Hours: Monday, noon–5 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, noon–7 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.For further information, call the library at 626-5475.
CRAFTSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY Craftsbury Common. Hours: Tuesday, noon–8 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m.–noon; Friday, noon–8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; and Sunday, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Baby/Toddler Story Time: Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Simple stories, finger plays, songs, and fun. Preschool Story Time: Fridays at 10 a.m. Stories, songs, craft projects, and fun. For more information, call the library at 586-9683.
DAILEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY 101 Junior High Drive, Derby Center. Hours: Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Story time on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Preschoolers are invited for stories and songs. Adult book discussion series Mondays at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call Joanne at 766-5063.
EAST BURKE COMMUNITY LIBRARY Burke Mountain Club, Route 114, East Burke. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 1–3 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.–noon. Coffee & baked goods available every Saturday morning. Preschool story time: First & third Tuesdays of the month, 1:30–2 p.m. Children’s Story Hour: First and third Wednesdays of each month at 1:30 p.m. Open to all children. For further information, call the library at 626-9823.
GLOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY 51 Bean Hill Road, Glover. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 3–6 p.m.; Thursday, 3–7 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m.–noon. Story Hour: Fridays at 10 a.m. — stories, craft, and a snack. Cook & A Book Discussion: Good for the mind and soul — call for book and date. Children’s literature discussion group for adults: Call to sign up. For more information, call library coordinator Toni Eubanks at 525-4365.
GOODRICH MEMORIAL LIBRARY 202 Main Street, Newport. Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Once A Month Book Club. Board of Trustees meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month at 4:45 p.m. Local genealogists Sandy McKinney and Ernestine Pepin will be available at the library to answer questions and help with genealogy research on Wednesday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 334-7902.
GREENSBORO FREE LIBRARY 53 Wilson Street, Greensboro. Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; and Sunday, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Preschool Story Hour: Fridays at 10 a.m. Ancient Civilizations Class: Covering the history of ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece. Every Thursday, from noon to 3 p.m., through May for ages seven to 12. Arts, crafts, performances, reading, and writing. For more information, call 533-2531.
HASKELL FREE LIBRARY 93 Caswell Avenue, Derby Line. Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Toddler Time: Thursdays at 9:45 a.m. Story Time for all Ages: Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Book Club Just for Fun: Ages 13 and up. VHC Reading & Discussion Series: Film, Feasts and Fiction. Teen Movie Nights. For more information, contact Mary or Nancy at 873-3022 or e-mail haskellkids@yahoo.com.
HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM Route 100, Westfield. Hours: Thursday, 1–5 p.m. For further information, call 744-8258.
ISLAND POND PUBLIC LIBRARY Main Street. Hours: Tuesday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Wednesday, 2–6 p.m., Thursday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Story Time every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 723-6134.
JEUDEVINE MEMORIAL LIBRARY 93 North Main Street, Hardwick. Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 1–5 p.m. and 6–8 p.m.; Friday, 1–5 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.–noon. For more information, call 472-5948.
JOHN WOODRUFF SIMPSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1972 East Craftsbury Road, East Craftsbury. Hours: Wednesday and Saturday, 9 a.m.–noon, 2–5 p.m., and 7–9:30 p.m.; Sunday, noon–1:30 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. Story Hour each Monday, from 10–11 a.m. through April. Stories, crafts and snacks. For more information, call 754-2526, 754-6354, or 754-2814.
RAND MEMORIAL LIBRARY 160 Railroad Street, North Troy. Hours: Monday 2–6 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 2:30–6:30 p.m., Thursday, 9 a.m.–noon; Friday, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Ongoing Book Sale during regular hours. Preschool Story Time: Story, craft, and snack every Friday at 10 a.m. Adult book discussion: Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. All welcome. Call for title of current book. For more information, call Gloria at 988-4741.
SAMUEL READ HALL LIBRARY Lyndon State College, 1001 College Road, Lyndonville. For more information, call 626-6366.
ST. JOHNSBURY ATHENAEUM 1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury. For more information, call 748-8291 or visit www.stjathenaeum.org.
ART GALLERIES, HISTORICAL SOCIETIES & MUSEUMS
ADRIEN “YELLOW” ART STUDIO Adrien “Yellow” Patenaude (formerly of Silver Stream Gallery). Montgomery Ward building (bottom level of Newport Natural), 194 Main Street, Newport. Open 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. Winters, by appointment only. To present Lubberland Dance Company in five or six campaign dances in 2008 snow.
CATAMOUNT ARTS CENTER 139 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury. 748-2600. Open Monday through Friday, 1–6 p.m. and before and after each movie screening. Galleries are always open to the public free of charge.
COLBY-CURTIS MUSEUM Stanstead, Quebec. (819) 876-7322. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 12:30–4:30 p.m. Archives open Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., closed at lunchtime.
FAIRBANKS MUSEUM GALLERY 1302 Main Street, St. Johnsbury. 748-2372. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday, 1–5 p.m.; and Monday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Special exhibition, “Vermont Inventors.”
FLYING GOOSE ART GALLERY Countryside Common, 5043 U.S. Route 5 between Newport and Derby. Winter hours: Friday through Sunday, 1–5 p.m.
GRACE GALLERY Old Firehouse, 13 Mill Street, Hardwick. P.O. Box 960, Hardwick, VT 05843. 472-6857. grace@vtlink.net. www.graceart.org. Open Monday, through Thursday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., or by appointment. An exhibition of work done in the weekly GRACE community workshops will run through May 15. 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. Gallery open with exhibition of work by Dorian McGowan.
NEWPORT NATURAL FOODS GALLERY 194 Main Street, Newport. 334-2626.
NORTHEAST KINGDOM ARTISANS’ GUILD BACKROOM GALLERY 430 Railroad Street, St. Johnsbury. 748-0158. Open Monday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. A collaborative exhibit, “Printmaking Portfolio 2006” will run through May 29.
OLD STONE HOUSE MUSEUM The people’s history museum of Orleans County. 109 Old Stone House Road, Brownington. 754-2022. www.oldstonehousemuseum.org. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Museum opens May 15. Offices and gift shop remain open year-round.
PAINTED MOOSE POTTERY STUDIO 1045 Route 242, Jay. 988-9600. www.paintedmoosepottery. Open Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
P.J. HAMMOND ART GALLERY 3802 Lake Road, Newport Center. Mrs. Hammond continues to paint both in acrylics and watercolors — flowers, landscapes, and also more nonobjective work. Call 334-2685 to be sure not to miss the artist.
QUIMBY GALLERY Lyndon State College, Harvey Academic Center. 626-6487. Open weekdays, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Handicapped accessible.
ROUTE 58 SHOP & GALLERY Located on 267 VT Route 58, 0.2 miles east (heading toward Irasburg) of the intersection of Routes 58 and 100 in Lowell. Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m., or by appointment. Twenty-seven artists displaying pottery, ceramics, jewelry, photography cards, toys, paintings, quilts, decorated and functional furniture, tinware, and more. For more information, call 744-6244 or e-mail theroute58shop@aol.com.
ROWE DESIGNS GALLERY 287 East Main Street, Newport. 334-1700. www.rowedesigns.com. Local art, photography, jewelry, fine art, and gifts.
STERLING COLLEGE’S BROWN LIBRARY Craftsbury Common. 586-7711, extension 7, or (800) 648-3591, extension 7.
WHITEWATER GALLERY & AUTO MUSEUM East Hardwick (formerly the meat lockers by the bridge). Open Sundays, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. For more information, call 563-2037.
WOODEN HORSE ARTS GUILD ART GALLERY The Wooden Horse Arts Guild has a mini gallery at the BuonAmici Restaurant on Railroad Street in North Troy. Open Wednesday through Sunday, from 5–9 p.m. The display of the exhibit Flowers of Summer by local watercolorist Kay Maynard will be on view through May 11. The Guild has added a second mini gallery in the Emory A. Hebard State Office Building on Main Street in Newport. For more information, call 988-4300 or visit www.woodenhorsearts.com.
REGISTRATION REQUESTED & TIME LIMITED ONGOING EVENTS
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.
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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