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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6
BAZAAR IN MORGAN An annual Bazaar will be held on Wednesday, August 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Community House in Morgan. Lunch served the entire time. Tables. Quilts and an Ethan Allen chair to be raffled. Rain or shine.
MEET THE CANDIDATES SESSION IN BARTON A Meet the Candidates session will be held on Wednesday, August 6, at 1 p.m., in the 4-H Dairy Building at Orleans County Fairgrounds in Barton. All people running for office and all citizens are welcome to attend. Sponsored by Orleans County Farm Bureau. For more information, call Megan at 525-4279.
RUMMAGE & FOOD SALE, CRAFT & FLEA MARKET IN WESTMORE TheWestmore Ladies Aid Scholarship Rummage Sale, Food Sale, Craft and Flea Market will be held Wednesday, August 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Westmore Fellowship Hall. Proceeds will go into a scholarship fund to benefit local students who plan to further their education. Rummage donations will be taken Tuesday, August 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and food donations may be dropped off on Wednesday, August 6, by 9 a.m.
WOMEN’S BUSINESS LUNCHEON IN NEWPORT A Micro Business Development Program of the Northeast Kingdom Community Action Agency will hold an Entrepreneurial Networking Lunch entitled “Keeping the Books: Basic Recordkeeping for Your Business” on Wednesday, August 6, from noon to 1:30 p.m., at the Emory Hebard State Office Building conference room on Main Street in Newport. Pre-registration is encouraged for a light lunch count. Donations are welcome from attendees who can afford to contribute. For more information or to register, contact Amy Robinson at Micro Business at 748-6048 or amyr@nekcavt.org.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7
HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE IN CRAFTSBURY COMMON A free Hunter Education Course will be held on Thursday, August 7, at 7 p.m., at Craftsbury Academy in Craftsbury Common. Following dates to be decided at the first night of the class. Instructor will be Marcel Massé. No pre-registration necessary.
CRAFTSBURY CHAMBER PLAYERS PRESENT CONCERT IN HARDWICK The Craftsbury Chamber Players will present a concert on Thursday, August 7, at 8 p.m., at Hardwick Town House. Works by Bunch, Stravinsky, and Schumann. Tickets can be purchased at the door beginning at 7:30 p.m. $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, and $10 for students with ID. Children 12 and under are free. In the afternoon of the evening performances, Craftsbury Chamber Players offer a free children’s mini concert at 2 p.m., at East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church.
NEWPORT AREA CONCERT BAND AT GAZEBO The Newport Area Concert Band will perform on Thursday, August 7, 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.
LIFE IN ORLEANS COUNTY FILM SHOWING IN NORTH TROY On Thursday, August 7, at 7 p.m., Missisquoi Valley Historical Society and Scott and Penny Wheeler, publishers of Vermont’s Northland Journal, will join forces to show the documentary film Life in Orleans County. It will be shown in the building that houses the town offices on Railroad Street (former Poulin Lumber building). An open house at the historical society will be held at 6 p.m. For more information, call Sue Barnett at 988-2639 or Scott and Penny Wheeler at 334-5920.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8
QNEK PRODUCTIONS CELEBRATES WITH THE MIKADO QNEK Productions will celebrate their 15th anniversary season with The Mikado (the Australian version) on August 8, 9, 15, and 16, at 7:30 p.m., and August 10 matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets available at Wider Than the Sky, and at the Haskell Free Library online at qnekproductions@yahoo.com. For more information and reservations, call the QNEK Box Office at 334-2216.
“ACQUIRE ART IN AUGUST” IN EAST CRAFTSBURY “Acquire Art in August” will be held Friday, August 8, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the historic yellow horse barn (formerly Tamarack Gallery) in East Craftsbury. Silent auction of works by local artists, with food and drinks, music and friends. Donated quilt made by Marion Holland Hall of Newport to be raffled. Suggested donation is $12. Sponsored by the Orleans County Democratic Committee. For more information, call 586-2566 or e-mail mlisaacs@together.net.
WIZARD OF OZ PRESENTED IN ORLEANS Vermont Family Theatre will present The Wizard of Oz on Friday, August 8, at 7 p.m., at Orleans Municipal Building. Directed by Karen Perry. Suggested donation for the show is $5.
JAM SESSION AT OEVNA & HOSPICE IN NEWPORT Orleans Essex VNA & Hospice will hold a Jam Session on Friday, August 8, at 7 p.m., at the agency located at 46 Lakemont Road in Newport. All welcome. All proceeds to benefit the agency’s hospice program. For more information, call 334-5213.
ROB MERMIN’S “SOAP BUBBLE CIRCUS” IN GREENSBORO “Soap Bubble Circus” with Rob Mermin will be at Wonder and Wisdom on Friday, August 8, at the Greensboro United Church of Christ. Sponsored by the Greensboro Free Library. For more information, call 533-2531.
BARTON POST OFFICE PASSPORT DAY AT MEMORIAL BUILDING The Barton Post Office will host a Passport Day at the Barton Memorial Building on Friday, August 8, from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, call the post office at 525-6262.
SLIDE PROGRAM ON WILLOUGHBY LAKE HISTORY IN WESTMORE Dick Simpson, Westmore town historian, will present his slide program “The History of Willoughby Lake, 1850 to Today, Then and Now” on Friday, August 8, at 7:30 p.m., in the Westmore Fellowship Hall. New pictures have been added since the last viewing in 2005. A $5 adult donation is suggested to benefit the Westmore Association Scholarship Fund. Children and students of high school age are free. For more information, call Mr. Simpson at 525-3723.
DERBY LINE DAYS Derby Line Days will be held Friday, August 8 and Saturday, August 9, in Derby Line. Crafters and artisans will be at the Derby Line Village Hall on August 8 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Events will also take place at the Haskell Opera House. A day of fun will begin Saturday in Baxter Park and surrounding venues in the village at 10 a.m. The day’s events will begin at 8 a.m. with a village-wide yard sale and end with a fireworks display at dusk. For more information, call 873-3420.
COMMUNITY PRINTING SESSIONS AT B&P FARM Bread and Puppet is offering the third of four open printing sessions for the community on Friday, August 8, at 7 p.m., at the Bread and Puppet Farm on Route 122 in Glover. Large 4’x8’ banners will be printed, using masonite cuts by Peter Schumann. These banners will be offered for use by vigil or protest groups. The last session will be held August 22. To sign up, call Lila Winstead at 525-3031.
WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN RETREAT IN BARTON On Friday, August 8, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, August 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., all women from Vermont and New Hampshire are invited to join Solid Rock Assembly of God Women’s Ministry in Barton for Bible teaching and the encouragement ministry of Pastor Judy Stillwell from St. James, Minnesota. Pre-register for this retreat by calling 525-3633. Walk-ins are welcome but lunch for those not pre-registered will be served on a first come, first serve basis.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9
CRAFTSBURY OLD HOME DAY IN CRAFTSBURY COMMON TheCraftsbury Old Home Day Celebration will take place on Saturday, August 9, starting at 9:30 a.m. Pet show, kids’ games, historical exhibits, traditional luncheon at the Church on the Common, farmers’ market, parade, performance of Craftsbury Summer Shakespeare Camp, Craftsbury Fire Department food tent, tag sale, and the Craftsbury Masons’ grilled chicken dinner.
CHICKEN BARBECUE IN CRAFTSBURY VILLAGE A Chicken Barbecue will be held Saturday, August 9, at 3:30 p.m., at Meridian Sun Lodge No. 20, F&AM in Craftsbury Village. Complete dinner. Eat in lodge building or take out for home. Part of Craftsbury’s Old Home Day.
JAY-WESTFIELD SUMMER FEST IN JAY Jay-Westfield Summer Fest on Saturday, August 9 to benefit the Jay-Westfield Elementary After-school program and other activities. Town-wide yard sales, tag sale, bake sale and food table, free car wash (donate 3 cans of nonperishable food for foodshelf), flea market, arts festival, cow chip/plop 50-50 raffle, horseshoe tournament, music festival, bingo, farmers’ market, barbecue, Bobbin Mill Players, and more. For more information, visit www.jayvt.com or call Peggy at 988-4706.
VISIT AN ALPACA FARM IN IRASBURG Open Farm Day hosted by Cedar Brook Alpacas will be held Saturday, August 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the farm located on 1040 West Glover Road in Irasburg. See over 50 alpacas and learn about fencing, barns, feed, and predator control. Fiber samples, children’s packets, alpaca products, refreshments. For more information, call 754-2021 or visit www.cedarbrookalpacas.com.
HANDS ON HISTORY AT OLD STONE HOUSE MUSEUM The Hands on History program for school-age children and their families will take place on Saturday, August 9, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Old Stone House in Brownington. This month’s theme is “Shrub & Switchel” — two cooling summer beverages of the early 1800s. This will be a time to look at some old receipts, pick berries, and concoct some summer drinks outdoors. Pre-register by calling Susanna at 754-2022. $3 per child, adults free.
ANTIQUE SHOW IN WESTMORE An Antique Show will be held in Westmore on Saturday, August 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Westmore Community Hall on Route 5A. Rain or shine. Dealer’s spaces are still available. For more information, call Betsy Morrison at 586-7787.
YARD SALE IN WESTFIELD An indoor/outdoor yard sale will be held Saturday, August 9, starting at 8 a.m., at Westfield church. To benefit the Women’s Social Union.
GREENSBORO NURSING HOME’S AUCTION BEING HELD IN HARDWICK Greensboro Nursing Home’s third annual auction will be held Saturday, August 9, at 10 a.m., at the KC Hall in Hardwick. Preview will start at 9 a.m. Also bake sale and plant sale, and refreshments for sale. Donations will be accepted. No clothes please. All proceeds go to the residents’ Christmas fund.
BLUES MASTER DAVE KELLER AT THE MUSIC BOX IN CRAFTSBURY Dave Keller, Vermont blues master, will bring his quartet to The Music Box in Craftsbury on Saturday, August 9, at 8 p.m. For more information, call 586-7533 or visit www.themusicboxvt.org.
TOY RUN FOR SHRINER’S HOSPITAL Bring new toys for children at the Shriner’s Hospital to one of the following locations on Saturday, August 9: Gardner Park in Newport at 7 a.m., or Green Mountain Mall in St. Johnsbury at 9:30 a.m. For both locations, contact Randy Wells at 754-2352. Toys will be taken on a Toy Run to the State House at noon.
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.
NEK AUDUBON TRIP TO DEAD CREEK WILDLIFE REFUGE Northeast Kingdom Audubon will look for migrating shorebirds at Dead Creek Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, August 9. Meet at 7 a.m. at Joe’s Pond Park & Ride at intersections of Routes 2 and 15. To register, contact Tom at 626-9071 or Thomas.berriman@verizon.net.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 10
“HORSE POWER” AT OLD STONE HOUSE DAY IN BROWNINGTON “Horse Power” is the theme of the annual Old Stone House Day at the museum in Brownington on Sunday, August 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free with a small donation requested for parking. Teams of horses will be plowing, harrowing, mowing and raking hay, and skidding logs. You can take a ride in a stagecoach, a carriage, or wagon for a small fee. The new exhibit on “Horse Transportation” will be open, along with the one-day exhibit of the Mobile Harness Racing Museum. There will also be free tours of the Old Stone House Museum, demonstrations of old-time trades and crafts, a farmers market, craft sales, displays from town historical societies, internet genealogy searches, children’s activities, and music by Country Pure and Simple. Lunch can be purchased from the Brownington Ladies Aid.
BARBECUE COOK-OFF IN BARTON The Barton Barbecue Challenge Cook-off will be held Sunday, August 10, at 4 p.m., in the Community National Bank parking lot. Open to any and all outdoor chefs. $10 per person to eat. Proceeds to benefit the Barton ball field and supported by the Barton Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call Brent Shafer at 754-8826.
GORDON STONE BAND AT ST. MARK’S IN NEWPORT The Music for a Sunday Afternoon Concert Series at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Second Street in Newport will present the Gordon Stone Band on August 10, at 4 p.m. Tickets are available at the Woodknot Bookshop and Memphremagog Arts Collaborative, both on Main Street in Newport, or by calling the church at 334-7365. There will be a free reception for the artists following the program.
NEWPORT AREA CONCERT BAND IN CRAFTSBURY COMMON The Newport Area Concert Band will wrap up Craftsbury’s Old Home Day weekend when it performs on Sunday, August 10, at 7 p.m., at the bandstand in Craftsbury Common. For further information, contact James W. Chapman at 895-2669 or e-mail jameswchapman@hotmail.com.
SHEFFIELD OLD HOME DAY Sheffield Old Home Day will be held Sunday, August 10, at 10:45 a.m., at the Baptist Church on the Hill with Tim Pittman, Pastor. Lunch following the service at Sheffield Town Hall. All welcome.
SERIES ON RACE IN GREENSBORO Series on Race, part 4, will be held Sunday, August 10, at 7 p.m., at the Greensboro United Church’s Fellowship Hall. Video presentation and discussion. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the NEK Democracy Reading Group and the Greensboro United Church of Christ. For more information, call 586-8065.
VPR STAR GAZING BROADCAST AT BURKE MOUNTAIN A Star Gazing Party and Vermont Public Radio live broadcast will be held Sunday, August 10, at 9 p.m., at Burke Mountain in East Burke. Rain date is August 11. VPR’s Jane Lindholm and Eye on the Sky’s Mark Breen will take you on a live broadcast tour of the cosmos. If you can’t come to Burke, take your radio outside and call in. Presented by VPR and Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium.
MONDAY, AUGUST 11
WALK-IN CLINIC OFFERING FREE HIV TEST A walk-in clinic offering free HIV testing will be held Monday, August 11, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the top floor of the Emory Hebard State Office Building on Main Street in Newport. Oral fluid test (no needles), anonymous, includes a brief talk session. For more information or to set up a test session, call the Health Department at 334-6707.
DIABETIC SUPPORT GROUP AT NORTH COUNTRY HOSPITAL A Diabetic Support Group will meet Monday, August 11, at 6 p.m., at North Country Hospital Medical Arts Building, second floor conference room, in Newport. The topic is Supermarket Smarts, Southwest recipes, and beans, peas, and lentils. Contact Brenda Wierschke, RD, CD at 334-3210, extension 329.
FALL SPORTS PROGRAM AT LRUHS IN ORLEANS The fall sports programs begin at Lake Region Union High School in Orleans on Monday, August 11. Boys soccer: Coach Tom Evans, 334-7910. Practice will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Girls soccer: Coach Brad Urie, 525-1281. Practice will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Cross-country running: Coach Greg Hennemuth, 766-8147. Practice will be from 3:30 to 5 p.m. All athletes will need to bring proof of current athletic physical (within 2 years), proof of insurance, and a mouthguard for soccer. For further information, call any of the coaches listed above, or the Athletic Office at 754-2500, extension 223.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12
SUMMER MUSIC FROM GREENSBORO Summer Music from Greensboro is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year with five Tuesday concerts being held at 8 p.m., at the United Church of Christ in Greensboro. In the fourth concert on Tuesday, August 12, the ever-popular Chamber Orchestra will play works by Haydn and Mozart. Featuring a countertenor, Raymond Storms, singing Gluck arias. For more information on programs and ticket purchases, go to www.summermusicfromgreensboro.org., P.O. Box 223, Greensboro, VT 05841, or e-mail Mary Hewesat mhewes@starpower.net.
FREE BARBECUE & RALLY FOR SENATOR OBAMA Join Senator Bernie Sanders and local supporters in a free barbecue and rally for BarackObama on Tuesday, August 12, at 5:30 p.m., at the St. Johnsbury School grounds on Western Avenue. In the event of rain, the rally will go inside to the St. Johnsbury School cafeteria. For more information, call 862-1505.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13
ORLEANS COUNTY FAIR IN BARTON The Orleans County Fair will be held at Roaring Brook Park in Barton August 13 to 17. Featuring harness racing, children’s day on Wednesday, senior citizen’s day on Friday, oxen, pony, and horse pulling, dairy show, dog show, tractor pull, mini-stage of music and entertainment, demo derby, horse shows, new displays in Floral Hall, Aaron Tippin grandstand show, fireworks, and more. $10 pay one price — admission and ride all day. Gates open 8 a.m. Midway opens at noon. For more information, call 525-3555 or visit www.orleanscountyfair.org.
NEK CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE FEATURING DICK SIMPSON SLIDE SHOW Well-known lecturer on the American Civil War Dick Simpson will present his latest slide program, “Missouri 1861 and the Battle of Wilson’s Creek,” to the Northeast Kingdom Civil War Round Table on Wednesday, August 13, at 7 p.m., at the East Side Restaurant in Newport. Free and open to the public. All are invited to the early 6 p.m. $13 buffet dinner. For more information, call Dick at 525-3723.
FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUPS IN BARTON & GLOVER The Barton and Glover public libraries will host monthly French Conversation Groups. All levels welcome. Practice speaking French in a fun and casual atmosphere. The first meeting will be Wednesday, August 13, at 7 p.m., at Barton Public Library. Glover Public Library will host the next one on Monday, August 25, at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join both groups. Each month will have a different theme. At the first group we will introduce ourselves and talk about our favorite book. For more information, call 525-6524 or 525-4365.
PRESENTATION ON COMPOSTING IN NEWPORT A presentation on composting will take place on Wednesday, August 13, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the Newport Community Garden at 164 Landing Street in Newport. Presentation by Anh-Thu Luu, master gardener intern and Newport Community Garden member.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14
CRAFTSBURY CHAMBER PLAYERS PRESENT CONCERT IN HARDWICK The Craftsbury Chamber Players will present a concert on Thursday, August 14, at 8 p.m., at Hardwick Town House. Works by Mozart, Caesar Franck, and Beethoven. Tickets can be purchased at the door beginning at 7:30 p.m. $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, and $10 for students with ID. Children 12 and under are free. In the afternoon of the evening performances, Craftsbury Chamber Players offer a free children’s mini concert at 2 p.m., at East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church.
NEWPORT AREA CONCERT BAND IN CRAFTSBURY COMMON The Newport Area Concert Band will hold its final concert on Thursday, August 14, 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, AUGUST 15
QNEK PRODUCTIONS CELEBRATES WITH THE MIKADO QNEK Productions will celebrate their 15th anniversary season with The Mikado (the Australian version) on August 15 and 16, at 7:30 p.m. (Also August 8 and 9 p.m. at 7:30 p.m., and August 10 at 2 p.m.) Tickets available at Wider Than the Sky, and at the Haskell Free Library online at qnekproductions@yahoo.com. For more information and reservations, call the QNEK Box Office at 334-2216.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16
KINGDOM TRIATHLON IN DERBY The first annual Kingdom Triathlon will be held Saturday, August 16. Join as an individual or put together a team to swim 500 yards, bike 13 miles, and run 5.2 miles. Prizes will be awarded for various categories. Lunch included. Registration fee is $25 per individual, $45 per team, or $5 for youth. Pre-register by August 11 and receive a free T-shirt. For more information, contact Julie or Linda at 334-8511 or jgunn@orleansrecreation.org.
ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR AT ELKS CLUB IN DERBY The 51st 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). Over 60 crafters. Lunch available. Door prize. Admission $1, free for 12 and under.For more information, call 334-7325 or visit www.geocities.com/artsandcraftsfair. Sponsored by Orleans County Extension Homemakers and UVM Extension System.
THE MAGIC OF MASTER FIDDLERS IN NEWPORT The Magic of Master Fiddlers will be held Saturday, August 16, at 7:30 p.m., at North Country Union High School auditorium in Newport. Performing is an international group of performers of all ages. All proceeds support the Hospice program of Orleans-Essex VNA & Hospice, Inc. For tickets or information, call 334-5213.
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.
B&P PRESENTS “SOURDOUGH PHILOSOPHY CIRCUS & PAGEANT” IN GLOVER Every Sunday at 4 p.m. through August 31, Bread and Puppet Theater will perform the “Sourdough Philosophy Circus and Pageant” as an all-afternoon event in the circus field and pine forest of the Bread and Puppet Farm on Route 122 in Glover. Suggested donation of $5. For more information, call 525-3031.
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.
CROSS-COUNTRY RACE SERIES IN HARDWICK Cross-country Race Series for all ages and abilities will take place every Thursday through September 11 at 6 p.m., at Hardwick Trails behind Hazen Union School. Measured 5K course, run entirely on wooded trails. $1 per race. For more information, call Jennifer Geary at 472-8765.
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.
DUPLICATE BRIDGE IN WESTMORE Duplicate Bridge will be played every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the hall at Westmore Church of Christ. The hall is the second building to the left on Hinton Mountain Road at Junction 5A. For more information, call 525-1120.
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. Youth farmers’ market on Saturday, August 2. Setup at 9 a.m., market at 10 a.m. For more information, contact Allison Van Akkeren at 586-7711, extension 162, or aowens@sterlingcollege.edu.
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 ISLAND POND Island Pond Farmers’ Market will be held every Friday from noon to 4 p.m. Located at 640 Charleston Road, VT Rte. 105 (across from Marcoux Trucking).
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.
GEORGIAN SINGING WORKSHOP IN GLOVER A Georgian singing workshop will be held Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. in the new building at Bread and Puppet Theater on Route 122 in Glover. For more information, call 525-9559.
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. Basic, just sitting Zen meditation. This month there will be no sitting on August 14. 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.
NORTH COUNTRY FARMING NETWORK MEETINGS North Country Farming Network, Caledonia-Orleans Chapter meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m., at Greensboro United Church. For more information, contact Jane Woodhouse, coordinator, at 592-3062 or NCFNCO@fairpoint.net.
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. Barton AA Big Book study 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.
PUBLIC INLINE SKATING AT IROC Sundays from 3 to 5 p.m. Inline skates available and safety equipment recommended. Free to members, $5 for nonmembers (skate rentals included).
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 through 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.
WILLOUGHBY GAP FARM STAND FREE FAMILY FUN Free family fun is offered Tuesdays through Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Willoughby Gap Farm Stand on Route 5A, two miles south of Lake Willoughby. Hiking, farm animals, antiques and tractors, free book for each child. For more information, call 467-3921.
YOGA RETURNS TO GLOVER Yoga classes will be held Mondays at 6 p.m. (August 11 and 18, two weeks off, then September 8 through November 24), at Riverside Senior Apartments on the corner of Dexter Mountain and Route 16 in Glover. Bethany Knight, certified teacher. The first 30 minutes are Armchair Yoga for those who prefer to not get on the floor. By donation. For more information, e-mail knight.bethany@gmail.com.
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. 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. Summer Children’s Programs, open to all ages, on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.: “Creating Creative Critters with Beth LeCours on August 6, “Insects and Their Amazing Adaptions” with the Porter Brook Environmental Center Staff on August 13. 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. 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 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. Summer Children’s Program. Peter Mercer, musician and percussionist will lead a workshop for children on Wednesday, August 13, at 1:30 p.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. “Metamorphosis,” a Young Adult Reading & Activity Program focusing on the Green Mountain Book Award Books and the Internet. Summer Reading Program. 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. Story Time 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. Stories on the Common: Thursdays, August 7 and 14, from 10 a.m. to noon. Lunch provided. Award winning singer-songwriter Steven Richard Lindholm on August 14. Sponsored by Building Bright Futures and Leach Public Library. For more information or to register, call Denise at 754-2814. Please call by Tuesday of each week to register.
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.
CHARLESTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM Museum Drive, West Charleston. 723-4833. Open Wednesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. through August 31. Any other day by appointment by calling 723-4833.
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, 12–4 p.m. Free art book lending library open to the public of all ages. Summer show open to the public.
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.
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 Wednesday through Saturday 10 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.
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.
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. or by appointment by calling 563-2037. Expanded venue for antique auto enclave featuring car shows every Sunday. Exhibition during August by Jeff Way and Carolyn Oberst, New York artists showing in Vermont, where they have summered for nearly 30 years. They maintain a home and two art studios in South Albany. For more information, call James Teuscher at 563-2037.
WOODEN HORSE ARTS GUILD ART GALLERY The Wooden Horse Arts Guild (WHAG) 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
FREE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS LUNCHEON IN NORTH TROY A free Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon will be held Saturday, August 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Tranquil Gardens on the North Jay Road in North Troy. Open to all women. Guests will enjoy a buffet lunch, hear guest speaker Rachael Pelletier share information about preventive care, and participate in the unveiling of our “Heaven on Earth Rose Garden.” Pre-registration is required by August 14 for lunch count. Outdoor event. Sponsored in part by North Country Hospital and the Golub Foundation. To register, e-mail tranquilgardens@vtlink.net or call Amy Robinson at 334-7466.
BORDER LINE RIDGE RIDERS ATV CLUB SELLING RAFFLE TICKETS The Border Line Ridge Riders ATV Club is now selling raffle tickets for a 2008 Polaris Sportsman 400. There will only be 125 tickets sold. The drawing will take place on September 20 at the North Troy American Legion. Ticket holders will receive dinner for two and there will be other prizes awarded throughout the evening. For tickets and information, call Tammy Dodge at 334-8696, Scott Jenness at 766-5583, Andre Geoffrey at 873-3587, Jeff Hall at 673-8985, or Desmarais Equipment.
REGISTER FOR DERBY POND 5/10K WALKATHON The fourth annual Derby Pond 5/10K Walkathon to benefit Dailey Memorial Library will be held Saturday, September 9. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Walkathon starts at 8:30 a.m. Registration fee is $15 and all who register by August 15 will receive a free T-shirt. Registration fees will be waived if registrants obtain triple the fee in sponsor pledges ($45). For more information, call the library at 766-5063.
REGISTER FOR POND-A-THON FAMILY FUN RUN IN ISLAND POND The Pond-a-thon family fun run around the lake of Island Pond will be held Labor Day Weekend, Sunday, August 31. All ability runners, walkers, and bikers are welcome. “Full pond” is 5.5 miles, “Half Pond” is 2.5 miles. T-shirt guaranteed if you register by Friday, August 15. Prize raffle, water tables, and finish line snacks. Adults $15, youth up to age 12 is $10, under 5 free. Register online at www.active.com, click on “classic” event search, and type in “pond-a-thon” or register on site race day starting at 7 a.m.
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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