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WEDNESDAY, JULY 2
NORTH COUNTRY QUILTERS MEETING The North Country Quilters will meet on Wednesday, July 2, at 6 p.m., at the Lake House in Derby. Please bring a dish for potluck. Regular monthly meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month.
A VISIT WITH THE ARTIST IN NORTH TROY On Wednesday, July 2, M.L. Barry, representative for Timothy J. Barry, will host A Visit with the Artist from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the BuonAmici Restaurant on Railroad Street in North Troy. The art may be viewed from 5 to 9 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.
THURSDAY, JULY 3
FARM TO FAMILY COUPON DISTRIBUTION IN BARTON NEKCA Outreach Staff will be at Barton Public Library on Thursday, July 3, from 8 a.m. to noon to distribute Farm to Family Coupons to eligible households, including seniors. In order to be eligible, you MUST meet income guidelines and reside in Orleans County. Families with a WIC participant over 6 months of age MUST go to their local WIC office to receive coupons. For more information or to determine if you are income eligible, call NEKCA at 334-7316 or 639-4065.
NEWPORT AREA CONCERT BAND AT GAZEBO The Newport Area Concert Band will perform on Thursday, July 3, 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.
FRIDAY, JULY 4
CELEBRATION AT ORLEANS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS A July 4th Celebration will be held Friday at Orleans County Fairgrounds in Barton, from 8 a.m. to dusk. $5 admission, under 12 free. Car load special from 6 to 9 p.m. is $5 per car. Tractor pull, horse pulling, horse show, open sugarhouse, chicken barbecue, grand parade at 2 p.m., fireworks, food, games, and more. Alpacas will be one of the main attractions as they are shown on an obstacle course that will demonstrate their agility. For more information, call 525-3555.
FIREWORKS IN WEST GLOVER Fireworks will be held on Friday, July 4, on Lone Tree Hill in West Glover.
BOAT PARADE ON WILLOUGHBY LAKE Westmore Association is sponsoring the 9th annual July 4th Boat Parade on Willoughby Lake. The theme is “Pick A Date and Celebrate.” Any holiday will do. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative decorations OR just bring your boat along for the ride. Boats are to assemble at 3:50 p.m. sharp in the area of Fox Hall boathouse on northern part of the lake. Pre-register to receive your entry number by calling 525-3723. No rain date.
JULY 4 CELEBRATION IN ISLAND POND Island Pond’s 4th of July celebration will start at 11 a.m. with a parade and end with fireworks at dusk and DJ Rockin’ Roland at Pickle’s Pub, Clyde River Hotel at 10 p.m. Other events will include live music by Northern Star and Coventry Rhodes Band, a moonwalk and dunking booth eighth-grade fund-raiser, boat parade, and chicken barbecue.
BOOK SALE & FARMER’S FAIR AT DAILEY LIBRARY IN DERBY The Dailey Memorial Library in Derby will hold an annual Book Sale and Bake Sale on Friday, July 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A Farmers’ Fair will be held for the first time on the green behind the library — a place to buy local products and crafts. Coffee, soda, water, and muffins will be available in front of the library from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. All events benefit the library. For more information, call 766-5063.
STORY WALKS ON THE NEWPORT BIKE PATH The Vermont Department of Health and the Newport Recreation Department have teamed up to offer Story Walks on the Newport bike path and walking trails the first Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of each month through October. The Story Walk is an activity that promotes reading and physical activity and leads families along the bike path with pages from children’s books at various intervals. A self-guided tour, you can go any time and at your own pace. The book featured for July is “How My Parents Learned to Eat.” The entrance to the bike path is on Lakemont Road and parking is available at North Country Hospital. For more information, call Grace Mekelski at 334-4390.
SATURDAY, JULY 5
SUMMER BAZAAR AT BARTON UNITED CHURCH A Summer Bazaar will be held Saturday, July 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Barton United Church. Baked goods, candy, crafts, attic treasures, raffles. Turkey and biscuit lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
CELEBRATION OF ARTS IN NEWPORT Celebration of Arts: Opening New Doors, sponsored by the Memphremagog Arts Collaborative, will be held on Saturday, July 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Center located at 167 Main Street in Newport. The Center will remain open until 8 p.m. Many of the artists will be on hand to discuss their works with visitors.
GOODRICH LIBRARY ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Goodrich Memorial Library in Newport will hold its 110th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, July 5, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Birch Benders Band, balloons and birthday cake, children’s activities and a Story Walk. Governor Douglas will be there to cut the cake. For more information, call 334-7902.
CHOWDERFEST IN NEWPORT The annual Chowderfest sponsored by the North Country Chamber of Commerce will take place on Saturday, July 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Main Street in Newport. 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.
BOOK SALE IN GREENSBORO A book sale will be held on Saturday, July 5, at 10 a.m., at Greensboro Free Library. For more information, call 533-2531.
CHICKEN BARBECUE IN CRAFTSBURY VILLAGE TheCraftsbury Volunteer Fire Department’s annual chicken barbecue will be held Saturday, July 5, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Masonic Hall in Craftsbury Village. Choice of 1/2 chicken or 1/4 chicken meal with a variety of homemade sides including coleslaw, potato salad, roll, and strawberry shortcake. The 1/2 chickens may also be purchased without the sides. All proceeds go to the fire department. For more information, call Walter Gutzmann at 586-2286.
CHRISTMAS IN JULY BAZAAR IN NORTH TROY A Christmas in July Bazaar will be held Saturday, July 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the First Congregational Church of North Troy. Gifts, white elephant, clothes, toys, food, etc. For benefit of Friendly Class.
JUNIOR OUTING AT ORLEANS COUNTRY CLUB The registration deadline is Saturday, July 5 for the 4th annual junior golf outing being held Saturday, July 19. Shotgun start will be at 3 p.m. Free for all ages 3 to 18, age divisions. A cook-out will follow after golf. Prizes will be awarded to all juniors. For more information or to register, call 754-2333.
BURKLYN ARTS CRAFT FAIR IN LYNDONVILLE The 38th annual Burklyn Arts Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, July 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Lyndonville’s Bandstand Park. Over 50 juried Vermont artists will show their work. Local foods, ongoing live entertainment, and face painting for the kids. Free admission.
POTLUCK PERFORMANCE IN SHEFFIELD Potluck Performances begins its summer concerts of music, dance, and poetry on Saturday, July 5, at 8 p.m., at Sheffield Town Hall on Route 122. Free admission and open to the public. This program will celebrate the national celebration of July 4 with music by Charles Ives, fiddle tunes, poetry of the time, and more (music of Justin Morgan, William Billings, etc.). The audience is invited to bring food to share after the concert. For more information, call Malcolm Goldstein at 626-3831.
CELEBRATION CONTINUES IN ISLAND POND On Saturday, July 5, celebration will continue with vendors in the common and live music at the gazebo. There will also be a dance at 9 p.m. at the American Legion.
SUNDAY, JULY 6
GUIDED TOUR OF BARTON Crystal Lake Falls Historical Association will hold the first of four scheduled guided tours of Barton, covering School Street to Main Street, then south to the old Hood’s Creamery, on Sunday, July 6, at 2 p.m. Tour will be highlighted by pictures and commentary about building construction and businesses that flourished during Barton’s heyday and beyond. Terry Wright has offered to furnish his team of Belgian horses and wagon that will accommodate 12 people. Tour will end back at the Pierce House Museum for cookies and lemonade. If canceled because of inclement weather, the tour will be rescheduled to the following Sunday.
FREE CONCERT BY CRAFTSBURY CHAMBER PLAYERS On Saturday, July 6, at 7 p.m., the Craftsbury Chamber Players will present a free concert, Jazz from Juilliard, on Craftsbury Common. In case of rain, the performance will go on in the Craftsbury Academy gym. For more information, call (800) 639-3443.
OPENING RECEPTION AT WHITE WATER GALLERY IN EAST HARDWICK On Sunday, July 6, from 4 to 7 p.m., an opening reception for works of the late Don Sunseri, founder of the GRACE program, and the current GRACE staff, Michael Gray, Marie La Pre-Grabon, Carol Putnam, and Kathy Stark, will be held at White Water Gallery in East Hardwick. For more information, call gallery owner James Teuscher at 563-2037.
MONDAY, JULY 7
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AT UNITED CHURCH OF NEWPORT Vacation Bible School will be held from Monday, July 7 to Friday, July 11, from 9 to 11:15 a.m., at the United Church of Newport. For ages 4 to 12. Fun, games, and farm time! For more information, call 334-6033.
TUESDAY, JULY 8
COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER HOSTING MEDIATION TRAINING The Newport Community Justice Center will host a 32-hour, 4-day Mediation Training course on Tuesday, July 8, Wednesday, July 9, Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 19. Registration fee of $75; scholarships are available. Anyone interested in this course, and subsequently in serving their community as a mediator, should contact the justice center at dwiseman@kingdomjustice.org or 334-2964 or 323-1431, or stop by the center (Newport Municipal Building), or the Newport City Clerk’s office to pick up an information sheet and an application.
FORMER GOVERNOR KUNIN AT GALAXY BOOKSHOP On Tuesday, July 8, at 7 p.m., former Governor Madeleine Kunin will speak on the role of women in politics at The Galaxy Bookshop in Hardwick. Author of Pearls, Politics, and Power: How Women Can Win and Lead, Ms. Kunin will read from her book and then sign copies. Afterward, conversation will continue at Claire’s Restaurant over food and drinks. Free event and open to the public. For more information, visit www.galaxybookshop.com or call 472-5533.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9
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.
FREE WORKSHOP ON HERBS & EDIBLE FLOWERS IN NEWPORT Anne Holdridge, master gardener intern and Newport Community Garden member, will present a free workshop on Herbs and Edible Flowers on Wednesday, July 9, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Newport Community Garden at 164 Landing Street in Newport.
THURSDAY, JULY 10
COMMUNITY PRINTING SESSIONS AT BREAD & PUPPET Bread and Puppet on Route 122 in Glover is offering four open printing sessions for the community — on July 10 and 24 and August 8 and 22, at 7 p.m. In these sessions participants will be printing large (4 foot by 8 foot) banners using masonite cuts by Peter Schumann. These banners will be offered for use by vigil or protest groups. To sign up, call Lila Winstead at 525-3031.
NEWPORT AREA CONCERT BAND AT GAZEBO The Newport Area Concert Band will perform on Thursday, July 10, 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.
SLIDE PROGRAM ON WESTMORE HISTORY Dick Simpson, Westmore town historian, will present his slide program “The Early History of Westmore and Willoughby Lake” on Thursday, July 10, at 7:30 p.m., in the Westmore Fellowship Hall. $5 adult donation is suggested; children and students high school age and under are free. For more information, call 525-3723.
MISSISQUOI VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING A Missisquoi Valley Historical Society meeting to plan for an autumn event will be held on Thursday, July 10, at 6:30 p.m., at the Poulin Building in North Troy. All welcome. Refreshments.
GRACE FUND-RAISER IN GREENSBORO GRACE will hold its annual summer fund-raiser on Thursday, July 10, at the Mountain View Country Club in Greensboro, and include two separate events. From 3 to 5 p.m. golfers will compete in a 9-hole tournament. Proceeds to benefit GRACE. A buffet reception catered by Bon Temps Gourmet will immediately follow the golf tournament, as well as a GRACE silent auction. GRACE artwork will also be available for purchase and door prizes will be given away. For more information or to buy tickets, call GRACE at 472-6857 or stop by The Old Firehouse on Mill Street in Hardwick.
NATURAL HISTORY PRESENTATION AT CRAFTSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY One of several presentations on a facet of Vermont’s rich natural history and ecology — “Glacial Landforms, Evidence of the Pleistocene Glaciation” — will be held Thursday, July 10, 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.
CHICKEN PIE SUPPER IN GREENSBORO BEND A Chicken Pie Supper will be held on Thursday, July 10, at St. Michael’s Parish Hall in Greensboro Bend. Servings at 5, 6, and 7 p.m. Menu will include chicken pie, assorted casseroles, baked beans, coleslaw, rolls, pie, and beverage. $8 for adults, $4 for children under 12.
FRIDAY, JULY 11
WAREBROOK CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FESTIVAL TheWarebrook Contemporary Music Festival directed by Sara Doncaster will celebrate its 15th season on Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12. A concert will be held Friday at 7:30 p.m., at Irasburg Town Hall. Tickets are $10 per concert, students and seniors, $7. Discount passes for all events are $20. Are sites are physically accessible. For more information, call 754-6335, e-mail wcmf@sover.net, or visit www.warebrook.org.
CHURCH TAG SALE & FLEA MARKET IN NORTH TROY A Tag Sale and Flea Market will be held Friday, July 11, and Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at St. Vincent de Paul Church basement on Pleasant Street in North Troy. Tables available: $10 per table for any one day; $15 per table for both days. To reserve tables, call Helene at 988-2348 or Donald at 988-2560.
SATURDAY, JULY 12
HERITAGE CRAFTS AT OLD STONE HOUSE MUSEUM The Heritage Crafts at Old Stone House Museum program will offer instruction in hand skills of early New England from Saturday, July 12 through Saturday, July 19. Programs will include rug hooking, painted floor cloth, scythes and mowing, natural rush and cattail, wood-fired bake oven, and basket weaving. Pre-registration required. For more information, call the museum at 754-2022 or visit www.oldstonehousemuseum.org.
KICK-OFF RECEPTION, WINE & CHEESE PARTY & ART EXHIBIT AT GOODRICH LIBRARY A Kick-off Reception and Wine and Cheese Tasting for the Art of Vermont month-long art exhibit will be held Saturday, July 12, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Goodrich Memorial Library in Newport. Numerous Vermont artists will be on hand to discuss their artwork. The event is a fund-raiser for the library. Stop in at the library to purchase reception tickets or call 334-7902 to reserve. The exhibit will be open free to the public through August 15.
HANDS ON HISTORY AT OLD STONE HOUSE MUSEUM The next program of Hands on History, for families with school-aged children, will be “Black Sheep, White Sheep, on Saturday, July 12, at the Old Stone House Museum in Brownington. There will be two sessions: at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Families will sort and prepare fleece for spinning. Water will be heated outdoors over a fire to wash the fleece and card your cleaned wool by hand. There will also be discussion about work, wool, and sheep on Vermont farms in the early 1800s. Cost is $3 per participating child. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. To register or for more information, call 754-2022.
WAREBROOK CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FESTIVAL The Warebrook Contemporary Music Festival directed by Sara Doncaster will celebrate its 15th season on Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12. A composers forum will be held Saturday at noon at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Newport, and concerts at St. Mark’s at 2:30 p.m. and at the Haskell Opera House in Derby Line at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 per concert, students and seniors, $7. The Saturday afternoon composers forum and concert are free. A concert will also be held Friday at 7:30 p.m., at Irasburg Town Hall. Discount passes for all events are $20. All sites are physically accessible. For more information, call 754-6335, e-mail wcmf@sover.net, or visitwww.warebrook.org.
ANTIQUES & UNIQUES FESTIVAL IN CRAFTSBURY COMMON The 38th annual Antiques & Uniques Festival will be held Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Craftsbury Common. Rain or shine. To benefit Vermont Children’s Aid Society. For more information, contact Cheryl Herrick at cherrick@vtcas.org or 655-0006, extension 108.
BREAD & BONES TRIO AT THE MUSIC BOX IN CRAFTSBURY The Bread and Bones trio, playing folk and originals with banjo, mandolin, guitar, bass, and ukulele will perform at The Music Box on Saturday, July 12, at 8 p.m., at The Music Box in Craftsbury. $10 for adults, free for children. For more information, call 586-7533.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPEN HOUSE & YARD SALE IN WEST CHARLESTON The Charleston Historical Society will hold an Open House and Yard Sale on Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the museum located on Museum Drive in West Charleston. Rain or shine. For more information, call 723-4833.
BUTTERFLY COUNT IN WESTMORE The eighth annual Sentinel Rock State Park 4th of July Butterfly Count will be held Saturday, July 12, in Westmore. Anyone interested in taking part in this year’s count or arranging a guided butterfly walk can contact Annie or Jason Brueck from Siskin Ecological Adventures at 673-5638 or programs@siskinea.org.
MIDSUMMER BAKED HAM DINNER IN ORLEANS Trinity Parish (St. Paul’s in Barton, St. Theresa’s in Orleans, and St. John’s in Irasburg) will hold a Midsummer Baked Ham Dinner on Saturday, July 12, from 5:15 to 7:30 p.m., at St. Theresa’s Parish Hall in Orleans. Menu will include ham and baked beans, potato casserole, coleslaw, applesauce, rolls, pies and cupcakes, and cold and hot beverages.
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.
BREAD & PUPPET PRESENTATION IN GLOVER Starting July 11 through August 29, Bread and Puppet Theater will present Lubberland Dance Company in “Election Campaign Celebration Dances” every Friday evening at 8 p.m. at the Bread and Puppet Farm on Route 122 in Glover. Suggested donation of $5.
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 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.
FARMERS’ MARKET IN NEWPORT Newport Farmers’ Market will be held every Saturday morning until October 18 and every Wednesday until 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.
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.
GIRLS BASKETBALL REC LEAGUE Girls Basketball Rec League, for grades 7 to 12, will play for six weeks, from July 1 through August 5, at 6 p.m., at Prouty Beach Court. Girls from all over Orleans County and summer visitors are invited to play. $5 registration fee per player for the six-week program. To register or for more information, call Martin Alver at 766-8177, Bob Joslin at 334-1769, or Jan Hogan at 334-6345.
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 WendyLippmann at 334-7926.
NORTHEAST R.C. FLYERS MEETINGS Northeast R.C. Flyers will meet the first Sunday of each month at noon at the field on Bonneau Road in Troy (Rte. 100, 2 miles outside of Troy), weather permitting. Looking for new members. Free training. For more information, call Mike 988-4123.
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.
SHAPE NOTE SING AT BREAD & PUPPET IN GLOVER Northeast Kingdom Shape Note Sing will be held every Tuesday in July and August at 7:30 p.m., in the new building on the Bread and Puppet farm on Route 122 in Glover. All welcome to sing early American hymns in the fa-so-la tradition. For more information, call 525-6972 or 525-3031.
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. “Catch the Reading Bug” Summer Reading Program: On Wednesdays and Fridays through August 1. Kicks off with a party on June 27, at 3 p.m. Book Story Hour every second, third, and fourth Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. Call for Book Discussion information. 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. A summer children’s program with The Tale Singer will take place on Wednesday, July 9, at 6:30 p.m. Lisa Sammet will tell tales from around the world using many different instruments. The program is open to all ages and is free. For more information, call 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. Stories on the Lawn: Children up to age 8 (older siblings are also invited) are invited to the library every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m., from July 1 to 29. Featuring stories, songs, and activities on the lawn behind the library. Sally Margolis will kick off the event. Free lunches to all children who have signed up by the Saturday noon before the program. Lunches for adults, $3 per lunch. To reserve lunches, which are provided by North Country Hospital, call the library at 766-5063. 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. Story Hour for preschool children is Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. through July and August. Catch the Reading Bug: a summer reading program on Saturdays, 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. Summer Reading Program: Wednesday, July 2, at 2:30 p.m. — Amazing Australia. For ages 5 and up. Brought by Siskin Ecological Adventures. Story Time every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. “Metamorphosis,” a Young Adult Reading & Activity Program focusing on the Green Mountain Book Award Books and the Internet. 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.
BABCOCK HOUSE MUSEUM Craftsbury Historical Society, Craftsbury Common. Open through mid-October on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Other times by appointment or by chance. Call Dave at 586-9629, Joan at 586-2854, or Anne at 633-2816.
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.
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. Teas, Sweets, & Delicacies: Open every day during summertime from 1 to 4 p.m. through September 12.
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 Dot Kibbee and Merrill Densmore will be exhibited through July 24.
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. The Center will remain open until 8 p.m. Many of the artists will be on hand to discuss their works with visitors.
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. Exhibiting New England Landscapes by Judith Lerner and recent oils by Jack Winslow through August 15.
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.
PIERCE HOUSE MUSEUM Water Street, Barton. Open Sundays from 1–5 p.m. through August 31. Any other day by appointment by calling 525-3084. Brick Kingdom Park open during daylight hours.
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.
WHITE WATER GALLERY & AUTO MUSEUM East Hardwick Village on River Street by the bridge (formerly the meat lockers). Open Sundays, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. For more information, call 563-2037. Sunday, July 6, from 4 to 7 p.m., opening reception for works of Don Sunseri and the current GRACE staff. 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
BENEFIT RUN/WALK IN IRASBURG Kingdom Run 2008, a 20, 10, or 5K run on a scenic dirt road will take place on Saturday, August 9, beginning and ending on Irasburg common. Walkers (10K and 5K) are also welcome. Entrance fee is $15. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., race starts at 8:30 a.m. Complimentary refreshments, featuring blueberry sundaes and prizes follow the race. All proceeds to benefit the Northeast Kingdom Spay-Neuter Program for dogs and cats. For more information, call 766-5310.
VENDORS WANTED/DONATIONS NEEDED FOR JAY-WESTFIELD SUMMER FEST Vendors are wanted and donations are needed for the Jay-Westfield Summer Fest on Saturday, August 9. $15 to be a vendor — in flea market or as art vendor in Jay, farmers’ market in Westfield, or be on town-wide yard sale map (Jay and Westfield residents only). Looking for donations for fund-raiser tag sale and bake sale. To benefit Jay-Westfield Elementary After School Program and other nonprofits in the area. Other events will include horseshoe tournament, barbecues, art festival, live music, raffle, and free car wash if you bring three cans of nonperishable foods for food shelf. For more information, call Peggy at 988-4706 or visit www.jayvt.com to register and for more information.
ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR AT ELKS CLUB IN DERBY Attention crafters: The Arts and Crafts Fair will be held Saturday, August 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Elks Club in Derby (formerly at Barton Fairgrounds) and has spaces available for all crafters. All forms are online at www.geocities.com/artsandcraftsfair/. For more information, call 334-7325 or write Arts & Crafts Fair, c/o UVM Extension, 338 Highland Avenue, Newport, VT 05855.
ARTISTS’ WORKS WANTED AT IRASBURG CHURCH FAIR The Wooden Horse Arts Guild invites all artists and photographers to enter their work(s) for show and sale in the yearly event at the Irasburg Church Fair on July 19. Paintings, drawings, and photography are accepted with a $3 entry fee. There is no limit to the amount of entries and entries are now being accepted. To receive an application for entry of works, contact Robert Pasho at 766-2747 or pasho@woodenhorsearts.com.
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 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.
“LET’S MAKE A MOVIE” WORKSHOP AT IROC Help create a short movie with filmmakers Steve Myott and Michelle Moore on July 21 to 25 at IROC in Derby. There will be two sessions: Ages 7 to 9 will meet from 9 a.m. to noon; ages 9 to 12 will meet from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The fee is $75 per child. For more information, contact Steve Myott at (910) 352-2641 or stevemyott@hotmail.com or call IROC at 334-8511. Space is limited.
NE WOMEN’S SOCCER LEAGUE IN FULL SWING The Northeast Women’s Soccer League’s summer season is in progress. If anyone is interested in being a guest player for a week or two, or for more information about the league, call Julie Gunn at 334-8511
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.
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.
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. To register or for more information, visit www.northwoodscenter.org or contact Luke O’Brien at 723-6551, extension 115.
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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