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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18
FREE MONTHLY COMMUNITY SUPPER IN CRAFTSBURY Beginning Wednesday, June 18, members of the United Church of Craftsbury will offer free evening suppers on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. Donations appreciated but not required. For more information, call 586-8028.
PRESENTATION ON HUNGER IN THE NEK IN CRAFTSBURY COMMON A presentation by Dorigen Keeney on hunger in the Northeast Kingdom will be held Wednesday, June 18, at 7:30 p.m., at the Craftsbury Public Library in Craftsbury Common. She will talk about the impact of hunger on learning and health, and about the array of solutions that can be used to protect children from hunger. Her presentation will also include 14-minute documentary. The event is free and open to the public.
THURSDAY, JUNE 19
NEWPORT AREA CONCERT BAND AT GAZEBO The first concert of the Newport Area Concert Band will be held Thursday, June 19, at 7:30 p.m., at the Newport Gazebo on the causeway or, if it rains, in the Newport Municipal Building on Main Street. For further information, contact James W. Chapman at 895-2669 or e-mail jameswchapman@hotmail.com.
IRASBURG UNITED CHURCH SENIOR LUNCH The Irasburg United Church will hold a picnic-style senior lunch on Thursday, June 19, at noon. Menu consists of hot dogs, hamburgers, assorted salads, watermelon, cookies, and beverages. All are welcome. There will be no luncheons in July and August; they will resume in September. For more information, call 754-2281.
ORLEANS LODGE #55 FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS MEETING Orleans Lodge #55 will meet on Thursday, June 19, at 7:30 p.m., at the Masonic Hall in Barton. Business meeting followed by refreshments. Meetings are held the third Thursday of every month, with the exceptions of July and August.
FRIDAY, JUNE 20
VFT TO PRESENT DISNEY MUSICAL On Friday, June 20, at 7 p.m., Vermont Family Theatre will present Disney’s The Aristocats Kids at the Cornerstone Church on Quarry Road in Derby (beyond IROC). This is a musical based on the cartoon and admission is free. Items are also being collected for the Frontier Animal Shelter — bring in a cat or dog treat and join in the fun.
CHORAL WORK PERFORMED AT UNITED CHURCH OF NEWPORT A choral work, Sing for the Cure: A Proclamation of Hope, will be presented Friday, June 20, at 7 p.m., at the United Church of Newport on Third Street. This event is the beginning of the weekend celebration for Relay for Life, based on true stories of breast cancer survivors and their families. Refreshments will be served following the performance. Admission will be by donation, with all proceeds going to Relay for Life.
NORTHEAST REGION 4-H HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC The Northeast Region 4-H Horsemanship Clinic will take place Friday, June 20 through Sunday, June 22. Lessons, classes, and show. For more information, call Melinda Birch at 334-7325, extension 14 or 1-866-260-5561, extension 14.
SATURDAY, JUNE 21
BIG BAND DANCE TO BENEFIT OLD STONE HOUSE MUSEUM The third annual dance at Irasburg Town Hall, with music by the 19-piece St. Johnsbury Big Band 2008, will be held Saturday, June 21, from 8 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person, $25 per couple. Vietnam veterans and their spouses will be half price as special guests. BYOB, mixers available. For more information, call 754-2022.
BENEFIT YARD SALE FOR NEK SPAY-NEUTER PROGRAM A Benefit Yard Sale for Northeast Kingdom Spay-Neuter Program will be held Saturday, June 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 172 Sias Avenue in Newport. Items will include Atlanta wood stove, cord of wood, furniture, console TV, Aiwa stereo system, computer, kitchenware, quality items.
BENEFIT DANCE & RAFFLE IN DERBY A Benefit Dance and Raffle will be held on Saturday, June 21, from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Derby to benefit two-year-old Katie Grace Kelley who has leukemia. Music will be provided by Prue’s Blues. There will be raffles all evening with many items donated by local businesses. No admission. All donations and proceeds will go directly to Katie and her family to help with cost of transportation, gas, sitters, etc. Come out and have a good time and help this little girl and her family.
SUNDAY, JUNE 22
POETRY READING IN CRAFTSBURY COMMON On Sunday, June 22, at 3 p.m., a poetry reading will take place at the Craftsbury Public Library in Craftsbury Common. Featuring Julia Shipley, Phyllis Larrabee, Jerry Johnson, and Peggy Sapphire. For more information, call 586-9683.
FREE GARDEN SKILLS WORKSHOP & GARDEN TOUR AT PERENNIAL PLEASURES A free Garden Skills Workshop and Garden Tour will be held every Sunday morning at Perennial Pleasures Nursery in East Hardwick. For beginners or experts. Bring your questions and problems and Rachel will be available to answer them, or teach you a new gardening skill. Workshop from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by tour from 11 a.m. to noon. Free, but please call 472-5104 to let the nursery know you are coming.
MONDAY, JUNE 23
LR YOUTH SUMMER SOCCER LEAGUE Lake Region Youth Summer Soccer League for ages 9 to 12 will take place July 10 to August 7 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Lake Region Union High School. This is a co-ed, recreational league. Sign-up deadline is Monday, June 23. To register or for more information, call Amanda Harper at 525-4771.
VT FAMILY THEATRE SUMMER CAMP A Vermont Family Theatre Summer Camp will be held June 23 to 27, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Westmore Community Center. For ages 6 to teens. Acting, singing, and dance choreography. Show theme is Annie. For information on this and other camps to be held in July, call 754-2187.
PUBLIC SAFETY EDUCATION CAMP The Newport Police Department will sponsor a weeklong Public Safety Education Camp from June 23 through the 27th. For males and females 13 to 17 years old who are interested in a Public Safety field. This year’s camp is a day camp with one overnight. Cost is $50 for the week. Applications may be picked up at the Newport Police Department.
AARP DRIVER SAFETY COURSE IN CRAFTSBURY The AARP Driver Safety Class is scheduled for June 23 and 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the United Church of Craftsbury in Craftsbury Common. Volunteer instructor will be David Peters. Sponsored by the church. $10. Pre-registration is required. For information and registration, call David Peters at (802) 888-3394 or write P.O. Box 68, Lake Elmore, VT 05657.
TUESDAY, JUNE 24
SOUPER LUNCH AT ST. MARK’S IN NEWPORT Souper Lunch will be held on Tuesday, June 24, at noon, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Second St. in Newport. All welcome. Free.
GLOVER REC SOCCER CAMP REGISTRATION Glover Recreation Summer Soccer Camp registration for ages 3–4 and 5–8 will be held on Tuesday, June 24, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., at Glover Town Hall. For more information, call Frank at 525-3589 or for an on-line registration form, e-mailmendingspirits@peoplepc.com.
AARP DRIVER SAFETY COURSE IN BARTON AARP Driver Safety Class is scheduled for 1 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24 and Wednesday, June 25, in the community room at Mountain View Apartments, 569 Main St. in Barton. Open to all 50+ drivers, and the cost is $10 per person. For more information and to pre-register (required), call Marianna Paquette at 754-6471 or Trish Bermon at 525-3891.
SHORELINE WALK ALONG THE CLYDE RIVER A shoreline walk to look at park land, water treatment plant, fishing areas, developed land, and natural shoreline along the Clyde River will take place on Tuesday, June 24, at 9:30 a.m. Led by Susan Warren, aquatic biologist with the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources. Sponsored by the Memphremagog Watershed Association. Meet at Gardner Park in Newport. For more information, call 334-5819.
PORTER BROOK SEASONAL SERIES AT HIGHLAND LODGE Porter Brook Perspectives’ Seasonal Series continues on Tuesday, June 24, at 7:30 p.m., at Highland Lodge in Greensboro: Fund-raising talk and dessert hour for Porter Brook Environmental Center with Ron Krupp, author of The Woodchuck’s Guide to Gardening. Mr. Krupp will share garden vignettes based on his VPR commentaries. To reserve a spot, call 533-2647.
AUTHOR STEVE DELANEY TO SPEAK AT THE GALAXY BOOKSHOP On Tuesday, June 24, at 7 p.m., at The Galaxy Bookshop in Hardwick, Steve Delaney will be reading from and autographing his new book, Vermont Seasonings: Reflections on the Rhythms of a Vermont Year. The event is free and all are welcome. An après-book signing gathering will take place at Claire’s Restaurant. For more information, call the bookshop at 472-5533 or visit www.galaxybookshop.com.
“CIRCUS: A PICTURESQUE HISTORY” PRESENTED IN GREENSBORO RobMermin will present “Circus: A Picturesque History,” an evening of personal anecdotes and film clips, on Tuesday, June 24, at 7 p.m., at Greensboro United Church of Christ fellowship hall.
VPT COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING IN ST. JOHNSBURY The quarterly meeting of Vermont Public Television’s advisory council will be held Tuesday, June 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Northeast Kingdom Health Services on Portland St. in St. Johnsbury. The public is welcome. For more information, call 655-8059.
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP AT SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE Springfield College School of Human Services will host a free Digital Photography Workshop on Tuesday, June 24, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the St. Johnsbury Campus, at 347 Emerson Falls Road. Free and open to the public. For more information and to register, call the campus at 748-5402 or (800) 441-1812.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25
NORTH COUNTRY FARMING NETWORK MEETING IN GREENSBORO North Country Farming Network, Caledonia/Orleans Chapter, will meet Wednesday, June 25 and the last Wednesday of each month, at 7 p.m., at Greensboro United Church. Open to all who are interested in improving their quality of life through sustainable farming. For more information, contact Jane Woodhouse, coordinator, at 592-3062 or NCFNCO@fairpoint.net.
THURSDAY, JUNE 26
NEWPORT AREA CONCERT BAND AT GAZEBO The Newport Area Concert Band will perform on Thursday, June 26, at 7:30 p.m., at the Newport Gazebo on the causeway or, if it rains, in the Newport Municipal Building on Main Street. For further information, contact James W. Chapman at 895-2669 or e-mail jameswchapman@hotmail.com.
NATURAL HISTORY PRESENTATION AT CRAFTSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY One of several presentations on a facet of Vermont’s rich natural history and ecology — “Trees and Shrubs of Orleans County” — will be held Thursday, June 26, at 1 p.m., at Craftsbury Public Library in Craftsbury Common. Each presentation consists of a 45-minute slide show, followed by a two-hour field session. Part of a Senior Applied Research Project (SARP) by Robert Pougnier at Sterling College. For more information about the presentations or SARPs, e-mail Mr. Pougnier at robpougnier@yahoo.com.
FRIDAY, JUNE 27
BOOK & PLANT SALE AT GOODRICH LIBRARY IN NEWPORT A Book and Plant Sale will be held at Goodrich Memorial Library in Newport on Friday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 334-7902.
EVENING OF GEORGIAN MUSIC AT B&P FARM An evening of Georgian singing with special guest singer and teacher of Georgian music, Carl Linich, will take place on Friday, June 27, at 7:30 p.m., at the Bread and Puppet Farm on Route 122 in Glover. Suggested donation is $5. For more information, call 525-9559.
TEXAS HOLD ’EM TOURNAMENT IN JAY A Texas Hold ’Em Tournament to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation will be held Friday, June 26 at the Lodge in Jay. Doors open at 5 p.m., playing starts at 6 p.m. $50 donation. No buy-ins. Snacks will be provided and beverages can be purchased. For advance tickets and information, call Joyce Crawford at 744-6673, Jane Limoges at 334-7263, or Kathy Gingras at 334-1443. Tickets also available at the door.
SATURDAY, JUNE 28
VILLAGE-WIDE YARD SALE The thirteenth annual Village-wide Yard Sale, which includes Barton, Glover, and West Glover, will be held Saturday, June 28, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Maps available Saturday morning at local businesses.
BAKE SALE AND CAR WASH IN BARTON A Bake Sale and Car Wash will be held Saturday, June 28, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Barton Memorial Building parking lot. To benefit Horsefeathers 4-H Club.
TAG & BAKE SALE IN EVANSVILLE The Clan of the Hawk will sponsor a Tag and Bake Sale on Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29, on the grounds of The Clan of the Hawk on Evansville Road in Evansville. Donations of foodstuff and tag sale items are welcome. Sellers may rent space for only $10 for both days. For more information, contact Chief Lone Cloud at 754-2817 or ETPVT@aol.com.
CIRCUS SMIRKUS PERFORMANCE IN GREENSBORO CircusSmirkus, Vermont’s award-winning youth circus, will perform at the Circus Barn in Greensboro on Saturday, June 28, at 2 and 7 p.m. For tickets and more information, call 1-877-764-7587.
WILDLIFE HABITAT WORKSHOP AT NORTHWOODS “Cost Assistance for Improving Wildlife Habitat,” a workshop geared for woodland owners, will be held on Saturday, June 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at NorthWoods Stewardship Center in East Charleston. Bring a bag lunch. Register in advance by contacting Jayson Benoit at 723-6551, extension 113, or jayson@northwoodscenter.org.
SPENCER LEWIS AT THE MUSIC BOX Spencer Lewis will perform on violin and guitar at The Music Box in Craftsbury on Saturday, June 28, at 8 p.m. $10. For more information, call 586-7533.
GEOLOGIC HISTORY OF LOWELL PRESENTED BY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Lowell Historical Society is presenting an informal morning on the geologic history of Lowell with state geologist Jonathan Kim on Saturday, June 28, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Meet at the Lowell Town Clerk’s offices at 2170 Route 100. Maps will be looked at first, then a few sites (a short hike) visited. All welcome. For more information, call 744-6859.
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 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 COMMUNITY SUPPERS Members of the United Church of Craftsbury will offer free evening suppers on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. Donations appreciated but not required. For more information, call 586-8028.
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.
FARMERS’ MARKET IN EAST CHARLESTON East Charleston Farmers’ Market will be held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the East Charleston Country Store. For more information, call 723-4303.
FARMERS’ MARKET IN NEWPORT Newport Farmers’ Market will be held every Saturday morning until 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 is made or grown by local farmers and craft persons.
FARMERS’ MARKET IN CRAFTSBURY COMMON Craftsbury Farmers’ Market will be held every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Craftsbury Common. Vegetables, plants, bread, cheese, crafts, and more locally made products. Open until mid-October. For more information, call 586-2571.
FARMERS’ MARKET IN HARDWICK Hardwick Farmers’ Market will be held every Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. Located 1 mile east on Route 15. For more information, call 274-0203.
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 (skate rentals included). For more information, call 334-8511.
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 6 to 7 p.m., at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Parish House on Second Street in Newport (NEW LOCATION). 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.
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.
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, callDeni 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.
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 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. 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.
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. Catch the Reading Bug: a summer reading program kicks off Saturday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rainy day movies will be shown every rainy afternoon at 1 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. All programs are free. 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. 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. Book sale 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. until November 1. One of the biggest collections of some of some of the biggest puppets in the world.
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. Presentations of Sidora Miriam Ziegler and Donna Ellery will be on view the month of June. “Transcending Duality: the Painted Peace Cloth Invitational” is the title of Ms. Ziegler’s collection of painted drop cloth hangings and sculptures while Ms. Ellery presents her exhibit of found materials titled “The End of the Fairy Tale: Women in Art for the Post-Consumer Age.”
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. Bea Nelson’s paintings will be featured through July 10.
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.” Celebration of Arts sponsored by the Memphremagog Arts Collaborative on Saturday, July 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Limited sidewalk spots are available for artists and crafters.
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.
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 of prints and paintings, “Garden Reflections” will run from June 6 to July 15. An artists’ reception will be held Saturday, June 14, from 3 to 5 p.m. For a sneak preview, visit nekartisansguild.com/backroomgallery.
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.
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.
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. John Miller will exhibit his photography throughout the month of June.
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. Lithographs, etchings, and relief prints by printmaker Michael Roosevelt. Also this year, an expanded venue for antique auto enclave featuring car shows every Sunday. All welcome.
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, is located 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
FOOD DRIVE FOR LOCAL FOOD SHELF IN NEWPORT Chittenden Bank is doing a Share the Bounty Food Drive for the United Church of Newport’s Food Shelf. Feel free to drop off your food and personal care items or bounty donation in our Newport office. Formore information, call Brenda Tetreault at 334-6511.
SWIM LESSONS AT PROUTY BEACH IN NEWPORT Swim lessons will be held at Prouty Beach July 7 to 18 for all levels: 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. for Levels 5, 6, 7; 1:20 to 2:05 p.m. for Levels 3 and 4; 2:10 to 2:55 p.m. for Levels 1 and 2. Register at the Recreation Department or ticket booth at Prouty Beach. For more information, call 334-6345.
SWIM LESSONS IN MORGAN Swim lessons for children ages 4 to 13 will be held in Morgan from July 14 to 25, taught by instructors certified by the American Red Cross. Session I is from 2 to 2:45 p.m., session II is from 3 to 3:45. The cost is $25 for the first child in the family and $15 for each additional child. Registration forms are available at the Morgan Country Store and the Seymour Lake Market. For more information, call Carol Pombar at 895-4921 or the American Red Cross at (800) 660-9130, extension 100.
SWIM LESSONS AT JAY PEAK Swim lessons at Jay Peak Resort will be held July 14 through 25 or July 28 through August 8. Cost is $45 per child and is nonrefundable. Classes are held Monday through Friday, rain or shine (unless electrical storm prevails), so everyone should bring a towel and be prepared to go in the water each day. For more information, call 1-800-660-9130, extension 100.
MYSTERY DINNER IN GREENSBORO A mystery dinner, “Slain at the Stage Door Canteen,” will be held Wednesday, July 9, at 6:30 p.m. at Greensboro United Church fellowship hall. Reservations required. All proceeds benefit Greensboro Free Library. Tickets available at the library. For more information, call 533-2531.
CHOWDERFEST APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE Applications are now available for the annualChowderfest sponsored by the North Country Chamber of Commerce. The Chowderfest takes place on Saturday, July 5, on Main Street in Newport from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prizes will be awarded. Applications are available at the chamber’s temporary info booth in RJ’s Friendly Market, and also at Alexandra’s and Memphremagog Arts Collaborative, or by calling 334-7782.
SIDEWALK SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE Celebration of Arts sponsored by the Memphremagog Arts Collaborative on Saturday, July 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Limited sidewalk spots are available for artists and crafters.
ITEMS SOUGHT FOR ANNUAL ATTIC AUCTION IN WESTMORE The Westmore Ladies Aid will be holding its annual Attic Auction and Bake Sale and is looking for donations of clean and usable items, as well as baked goods. Please call Florence Collins at 525-3266 or Mary French at 525-4128 for more information.
VENDORS WANTED FOR JAY/WESTFIELD SUMMERFEST Jay/Westfield Summerfest will take place on August 9. $15 To be a vendor (bring own table, approximately 10’x10’ space) in flea market in Jay, art vendor in Jay, farmers market in Westfield or to be on town-wide yard sale map — Jay/Westfield residents only. Deadline is July 15. Send check to Jay Focus Group, P.O. Box 323, North Troy, VT 05859 with your name, phone number, address and e-mail and what you’re selling. Also looking for donations for fund-raiser tag sale and bake sale in Jay. Call Peggy at 988-4706 for more information or visitwww.jayvt.com to register and for more information on daylong event.
OLD STONE HOUSE SUMMER HISTORY DAY CAMP The annual summer history day camp, the Time Travelers Day Camp, is sponsored by the Old Stone House Museum. It is scheduled for children aged eight to 12 the week of July 28 through August 1. For more information, call Susanna at the Old Stone House Museum at 754-2022 or e-mail education@oldstonehousemuseum.org.
BOOK SALE & FARMER’S FAIR AT DAILEY LIBRARY IN DERBY The Dailey Memorial Library in Derby will hold an annual July Fourth Library Book Sale and also a Farmer’s Fair on Friday, July 4. Books are wanted and can be dropped off at the library during regular hours. Vendors are wanted for the fair, which will be held directly behind the library. Call the library at 766-5063 or stop in to get an application.
SIGN UP FOR VERMONT FAMILY THEATRE SUMMER CAMPS For information on Vermont Family Theatre Summer Camps to be held in July, call 754-2187.
COUTTS-MORIARTY CAMP SCHEDULE Coutts-Moriarty Camp Schedule, located on Lake Salem in Derby is holding six weeks of day, residential, and teen adventure camps for children between the ages of 3 and 15. Annie and Jason Brueck will return to direct camp this year. To learn more, request a brochure, inquire about scholarships and other information by contacting Annie or Jason at 673-5638, e-mail programs@siskinea.org, or visit www.coutts-moriarty.com.
RED CROSS LIFEGUARD COURSE AT IROC A Red Cross Lifeguard Course will be held at IROC in Derby from June 16 to 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Available for anyone 15 years old or older who can swim 300 yards continuously. For more information or to register, call 334-8511.
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.
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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