WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22

PUBLIC HEARING IN NEWPORT

 There will be a public hearing before the Newport City Development Review Board on Wednesday, August 22, at 7 p.m., in the Council Room of the Newport Municipal Building.

VILLAGE HARMONY CONCERT IN WESTMORE

 Village Harmony, the unique teen world music ensemble based in Vermont, with special guest leaders Suzannah Park and Marytha Paffrath, will present a concert on Wednesday, August 22, at 7:30 p.m., at Westmore church. Suggested admission is $8, $5 for students and seniors. For more information, call 525-8862.

LAKE MEMPHREMAGOG WATERSHED INITIATIVE MEETING IN BARTON

 The Lake Memphremagog Watershed Initiative is seeking public input for a five-year vision and is holding several meetings for each part of the watershed. The second meeting for the Barton River watershed, including the towns of Derby, Coventry, Brownington, Irasburg, Barton, and Westmore, and Willoughby, Crystal, Shadow and Parker lakes and Brownington Pond will be held Wednesday, August 22, at 7 p.m., at Barton Public Library. Drinks and snacks will be provided. For more information, contact Ben Copans at 751-2610 or ben.copans@state.vt.us.

FREE TAX CREDIT WORKSHOP AT ST. JOHNSBURY-LYNDON INDUSTRIAL PARK

 A free tax credit workshop will be held Wednesday, August 22, at 6:30 p.m., at the Charles E. Carter Business Resource Center in the St. Johnsbury-Lyndon Industrial Park. Hosted by the town of St. Johnsbury and Northeastern Vermont Development Association (NVDA). Open to all downtown or village center property owners and municipal officers.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23

FREE CDL CLASS IN NEWPORT

 A free CDL class will be held on two Thursdays, August 23 and 30, from 5 to 9 p.m., at the Adult Learning Center in Newport. Designed to prepare students to take the CDL instructional learner’s permit test including a Class B bus driver permit. To register or for more information, call 334-2839.

WESTMORE ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

 A Westmore Association Board of Directors Meeting will be held Thursday, August 23, at 6 p.m., at Westmore Municipal Building. All members are invited.

“TRAVELING AT 55: LESSONS LEARNED IN INDIA” TALK IN GLOVER

 Bethany Knight will speak on “Traveling at 55: Lessons Learned in India,” on Thursday, August 23, at 7 p.m., at Glover Public Library. The event will include informal stories and observations about living in India last winter. Chai and light refreshments will be served, along with a bit of armchair yoga. For more information, call the library at 525-4365.

AUDITIONS FOR READING OF A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM IN GREENSBORO

 Auditions for staged reading of A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be held Thursday, August 23, at 6:30 p.m., at the Greeensboro UCC Fellowship Hall. For more information, call Rosann Hickey at 533-7087.

VILLAGE HARMONY CONCERT IN EAST CRAFTSBURY

 Village Harmony, the unique teen world music ensemble based in Vermont, with special guest leaders Suzannah Park and Marytha Paffrath, will present a concert on Thursday, August 23, at 7:30 p.m., at East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church. Suggested admission is $8, $5 for students and seniors. For more information, call 586-7707.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24

MOOSE DINNER IN GLOVER

 A moose dinner will be held Friday, August 24, at Glover Community Church. Two servings, at 5 and 6:30 p.m. $8 for adults, $4 for age 10 and under. Reservations requested: 525-3050.

“WORLD CAN’T WAIT DANCES” AT BREAD AND PUPPET

 The National Dance Company of Lubberland will perform “World Can’t Wait Dances” on Friday, August 24, at 8 p.m., in the new building at the Bread and Puppet Farm on Route 122 in Glover. Suggested donation is $5. For more information, call 525-3031.

FREE VERMONT HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE IN DERBY

 Registration for a free Hunter Education Course will be held Friday, August 24, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Derby Fish and Game Club on Fish & Game Road off Route 5. Future times will be determined. The instructor will be David Jacobs.

WORKSHOP FOR SHEEP FARMERS IN EAST CHARLESTON

 Sheep farmers will have the opportunity to learn more about balancing nutrition, grazing, and parasite management in their flocks in a workshop being offered on Friday, August 24, from 1 to 6:30 p.m., at the Hope Farm on Hudson Road in East Charleston. For directions to the farm, call 285-3211. Registration is $25 and includes beverages and light refreshments. Registration for members of the Vermont Grass Farmers’ Association, Vermont Sheep and Goat Association, and the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont is $15. Participants are encouraged to bring their own lunches and chairs. For more contact Jennifer Colby at 656-0858 or jennifer.colby@uvm.edu.

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER IN BARTON

 The fourth annual end-of-summer dinner theater presentation at the Barton Memorial Building will be “Murder at the Barton Fair” on Friday, August 24, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and on sale now at the Barton Village Office (525-4747) and the Barton Village Corner Store (525-1243). BYOB. Proceeds benefit the ongoing restoration of the Memorial Building.

SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY SHORT COURSE IN EAST CHARLESTON

 A three-day short course on Positive Impact Forestry will be held Friday, August 24 through Sunday, August 26, at NorthWoods Stewardship Center in East Charleston. Course includes instruction, meals, and a copy of the course’s book. Registration deadline is August 17 and limited to the first 20 registrants. Fees are variable and scholarships are available. For curriculum information, contact Thom McEvoy, UVM Extension forest specialist, at 656-2913 or Thomas.mcevoy@uvm.edu. For registration information, contact Jayson Benoit at 723-6551 or emp@northwoodscenter.org.

VSO CONCERT IN NEWPORT

 The Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s (VSO) annual season kickoff party will take place Friday, August 24, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at the East Side Restaurant on the lake in Newport. Catered by The Dancing Sail, multi-prize raffle, musical entertainment by Vermont Youth Orchestra’s High Five quintet. $25 per person. All proceeds go toward VSO concerts and educational programs in the North Country. For tickets or more information, call 334-8110 or (800) 876-9293, extension 10.

4^TH FRIDAY JAM SESSION IN DERBY LINE

 A 4th Friday jam session will be held on Friday, August 24, from 6:30 to 10 p.m., at Derby Line Village Hall. All levels of musicians and singers welcome. Admission by donation. To benefit Derby Elementary School Music Program and also auto tech scholarships for North Country and Lake Region union high schools.

KIDS’ STREET BIKE PARTY IN CRAFTSBURY COMMON

 A kids’ street bike party will be held Friday, August 24, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., in Craftsbury Common. Bring your bikes, tricycles, roller skates, rollerblades, and helmet. Complimentary rollerblades will be available. The common will be blocked off in front of the academy for safe riding. Free event for all ages. Sponsored by Craftsbury Rec Committee. For more information, call 586-2516.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25

ECHO LAKE ROAD RACE IN EAST CHARLESTON

 The 15th annual Echo Lake Road Race will be held Saturday, August 25, at Echo Lake Fishing Access in East Charleston. Race begins at 9 a.m. with registration from 8 to 8:45 a.m. Options are 5 or 10 mile run, 10 mile bike, or 5 mile fun walk, all on dirt roads. $20 fee (free T-shirt if you register by August 20). To benefit Orleans County Citizen Advocacy. For more information, call Joan at 525-6212 or visit www.interlog.com/~jedward/EchoLake.html.

TEA PARTY FOR SENIORS AT GOODRICH LIBRARY

 The Goodrich Memorial Library on Main Street in Newport extends an invitation to all senior citizens to come on Saturday, August 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. for a celebration of lifelong reading and learning. A time to share your opinions and suggestions for how services can be improved to meet your needs. A fun time of food, piano music with Nancy Colleran, and door prizes. For more information, call 334-7902.

PIG ROAST & RIDE FOR FREEDOM IN EDEN MILLS

 Teen Challenge Vermont’s second annual pig roast and Ride for Freedom 2007 will take place Saturday, August 25 and Sunday, August 26. Events will start at noon on Saturday. Blessings of the bikes, ride through Smuggler’s Notch, pig roast and local musicians, Sunday morning full country breakfast and worship service at Teen Challenge campus. Come just for Saturday or the whole weekend. Motorcycle not required. For registration fees, call 635-7807.

BLUEGRASS MUSIC AT THE HASKELL IN DERBY LINE

 Banjo Dan and the Mid-nite Plowboys will play a bluegrass concert on Saturday, August 25, at 7:30 p.m., at the Haskell Opera House in Derby Line and Stanstead, Quebec. Tickets are $15 with discounts for seniors and children. They may be purchased in advance at the Haskell at (819) 876-2020 or at the Woodknot Bookshop in Newport at 334-6720, or at the door.

LELAND KINSEY TO READ AT TAMARACK GALLERY IN EAST CRAFTSBURY

 Leland Kinsey will give a poetry reading on Saturday, August 25, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., at the Tamarack Gallery in East Craftsbury. For further information, call 586-8078 or 525-3041.

END-OF-SUMMER GET-TOGETHER IN CRAFTSBURY COMMON

 A young adult end-of-summer get-together will be held Saturday, August 25, at 8 p.m., at Craftsbury Public Library in Craftsbury Common. Featuring outside showing of the new movie release of Bridge to Teribithia by Vermont writer Katherine Paterson. Free. Snacks provided. For more information, call Barb at 586-9683.

OLD STONE HOUSE RUG BRAIDING WORKSHOP

 The monthly Old Stone House rug braiding workshop will meet in the Education Building at the Old Stone House Museum in Brownington on Saturday, August 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Instructor Deni Mayer will be there to guide participants through new techniques and get beginners started. Participants have free access to the large collection of wool. Cost is $15. For more information or to register, call Peggy at 754-2022.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26

SPECIAL MUSIC SUNDAY WITH WEAVERS IN BARTON

 The Lake Region Parish special music service will take place Sunday, August 26, at 11 a.m., at Barton United Church. Organist Dr. John Weaver and flautist Ms. Weaver will play several selections and a community choir trained by Dr. Weaver and directed by Marianne Weaver will perform. Reverend Evelyn Coupe will conduct the service. A fellowship hour will follow the service.

CHICKEN BARBECUE FOR NEW PASTOR IN WEST CHARLESTON

 A chicken barbecue welcome for Father Dallas St. Peter as pastor of St. Benedict’s in West Charleston will be held Sunday, August 26, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Followed by a reception and cake. $7 for adults, $4 for children, $25 for a family. Also a 50-50 raffle. All welcome from the three parishes.

DIXIELAND WORSHIP AT UU CHURCH IN DERBY LINE

 Maple Leaf Seven brings their spirit-filled Dixieland Worship experience to the First Universalist Parish (UU) in Derby Line on Sunday, August 26, at 10 a.m. All welcome.

GRIZZLY MAN SHOWING AT CRAFTSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY

 Craftsbury Public Library in Craftsbury Common will show Grizzly Man by acclaimed director Werner Herzog on Sunday, August 26, at 8 p.m. Free and open to the public, geared to adult viewers. There will be popcorn and lemonade available. For more information, call the library at 586-9683.

“THE DIVINE REALITY COMEDY CIRCUS” AT BREAD AND PUPPET

 The Bread and Puppet Theater will perform “The Divine Reality Comedy Circus” as an all-afternoon event in the circus field and pine forest of the Bread and Puppet Farm on Route 122 in Glover on Sunday, August 26, at 2:30 p.m. Suggested donation is $5. For more information, call 525-3031.

MONDAY, AUGUST 27

ALBANY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING

 The Albany Historical Society will hold a meeting on Monday, August 27, at 7:30 p.m., at the Village School in Albany. To plan for Labor Day.

RELIVE MEMORIES OF THE DERBY-PORT DRIVE-IN

 The Derby-Port Drive-In created many memories for people on both sides of the Vermont-Quebec border between 1950 and 1985. Relive those memories in a slide show hosted by Scott Wheeler, publisher of Vermont’s Northland Journal, on Monday, August 27, at 7 p.m., at Goodrich Memorial Library. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Scott at 334-5920 or northlandjournal@gmail.com.

LAKE MEMPHREMAGOG WATERSHED INITIATIVE MEETING IN NORTON

 The Lake Memphremagog Watershed Initiative is seeking public input for a five-year vision and is holding several meetings for each part of the watershed. The third meeting for the Coaticook and Tomifobia River watersheds, including the towns of Derby, Holland, Norton, and Norton, Holland, and Great and Little Averill ponds will be held Monday, August 27, at 7 p.m., at Norton Town Hall. Drinks and snacks will be provided. For more information, contact Ben Copans at 751-2610 or ben.copans@state.vt.us.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28

SOUPER LUNCH AT ST. MARK’S IN NEWPORT

 Souper Lunch will be held Tuesday, August 28, at noon, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Second Street in Newport. Free. All welcome.

STAGED READING OF “A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM” IN GREENSBORO

 A staged reading of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will be held Tuesday, August 28, at 7 p.m., in McIntyre Barn in Greensboro. For more information, call Rosann Hickey at 533-2223.

NEW ENGLAND FIDDLE MUSIC WITH BURT PORTER AT COBLEIGH

 Burt Porter will present an explanation of the definitive characteristics of New England fiddle music on Tuesday, August 28, at 7 p.m., at Cobleigh Public Library in Lyndonville. The presentation will be illustrated with lively fiddling and a discussion of the geographic, economic, and cultural factors that have shaped the music. Free and open to the public.

FREE LEGAL ADVICE CLINIC AT SENIOR CENTER IN NORTH TROY

 A free legal advice clinic for area seniors age 60 and over with a civil legal problem will be held Tuesday, August 28, at Missisquoi Valley Senior Center in North Troy. To schedule an appointment, call 334-6696.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP POTLUCK IN ST. JOHNSBURY

 A bereavement support group potluck meeting will be held Tuesday, August 28, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Caledonia Home Health Care Office on Sherman Drive in St. Johnsbury. People are encouraged to bring a dish that promotes a positive, special, or even humorous memory. The potluck will be followed with a regular meeting style discussion. All welcome. For further information, call 748-8116.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29

NO LISTINGS.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30

ICE CREAM SOCIAL IN COVENTRY

 Rural Vermont will host an ice cream social to celebrate farm fresh milk on Thursday, August 30, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Coventry Valley Farm on Heermanville Road in Coventry. The event is family friendly, free, and open to the public. For more information, call Rural Vermont at 223-7222 or visit www.rualvermont.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31

NO LISTINGS.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

GREENSBORO BLUES JAM AT MASONIC HALL

 The last Greensboro Blues Jam of the season will be held on Saturday, September 1, at 8 p.m., at the Masonic Hall.

BASKET MAKING WORKSHOP AT OLD STONE HOUSE

 Carolyn Starr will hold her regular basket making workshop on September 1 (and the first and third Saturdays of each month), from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Education Building at the Old Stone House Museum in Brownington. Participants must have taken at least one of Ms. Starr’s classes. The only cost is for materials. For more information, call Carolyn at 626-4539.

OLD STONE HOUSE SPINNERS’ CIRCLE

 Spinners will meet in the Samuel Read Hall house at the Old Stone House in Brownington on September 1 (and the first Saturday and third Wednesday of each month), from 1 to 4 p.m. Bring your wheel. Beginners welcome. There is an extra wheel to learn on. For more information, call 754-2022.

WEEKLY ONGOING EVENTS

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS SUPPORT GROUPS

 Daily meetings in St. Johnsbury; Sunday: Newport and East Burke; Monday: Hardwick, Lyndonville, and Orleans; 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, Westmore. For meeting times and locations, call 334-1213 or (877) 334-1213, or visit www.aavt.org.

ARMCHAIR & GENTLE YOGA AT GLOVER RIVERSIDE APARTMENTS

 Armchair yoga with certified yoga instructor Bethany Knight are held Mondays from 6 to 6:30 p.m., in the community room at Glover’s new Riverside Apartments, on the corner of Dexter Mountain Road and Route 16. A gentle Hatha yoga class on the floor follows from 6:30 to 7:30. For all ages and abilities. By donation.

BALLROOM DANCING AT BARTON SENIOR CENTER

 Ballroom dancing is being taught at the Barton Senior Center each Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., in the Municipal Building. Foxtrot, swing, and waltz will be taught and country dancing also enjoyed. Live music by R.J. Cote. All welcome. For more information, call 525-4400.

BARTON AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING

 Barton Al-Anon family group meetings are held Monday nights from 7 to 8 p.m., at Barton United Church.

BARTON PEACE VIGIL

 A Barton peace vigil is held every Friday, from noon to 12:30 p.m., on the common. All welcome. Rain or shine. Sponsored by Northeast Kingdom Peace and Justice. For more information, call 766-4037 or 755-6307.

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 ISLAND POND

 The Island Pond RSVP Bone Builders exercise class, designed to prevent or slow osteoporosis in older adults, meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9 to 10 a.m., in the Island Pond Municipal Building. For more information or to sign up, call a trainer: Charlene Maxwell at 723-4781, Miriam Worth at 723-6532, or Phyllis Clough at 723-5014.

BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASS IN WESTFIELD

 A free RSVP Bone Builders exercise class is held each Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., at the Scenic View Community Care Home in Westfield. For more information, call Dan Noyes at 888-2190 or dan@volunteervt.com.

CRAFTSBURY FARMER’S MARKET ON THE COMMON

 Craftsbury Farmer’s Market is held Saturdays until Columbus Day, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Craftsbury Common. Local produce, baked goods, crafts, and fun.

CRAFTSBURY GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY GROUP

 The Craftsbury Geographic Society meets on Wednesday nights from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Craftsbury Public Library as explorers and adventurers share their stories. The public is encouraged to participate and to share its adventures as well. For more information, call David Gilligan at 586-7711, extension 133, or the library at 586-9683.

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.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE IN WESTMORE

 Duplicate bridge will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Westmore Fellowship Hall (next to the church) at the junction of Hinton Hill Road and Route 5A in Westmore. For more information, call 525-6911.

FRIENDS IN RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP

 A support group for those who are depressed or have a running battle with depression meets every Friday, at 6 p.m., at the parish hall at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Second Street in Newport. For further information, call Dennis Favreau at 334-4595.

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.

HANDWORK GROUP AT GREENSBORO LIBRARY

 The handwork group, Keeping Us in Stitches, for experienced knitters and beginner embroiderers, will meet Fridays at 10:30 a.m., at Greensboro Free Library. For more information, call 533-2531.

INDOOR CYCLING AT NCH’S WELLNESS CENTER

 Indoor cycling classes are being offered at North Country Hospital’s Wellness Center fitness facility on Crawford Road in Newport. Classes will be held Mondays and Wednesdays, from 9 to 9:45 a.m. For more information and to register, call Merrilyn Barry at 334-5566.

ISLAND POND FARMERS’ MARKET

 Island Pond Farmers’ Market will be held until October 12 at the town beach parking lot in Island Pond. Market hours will be noon to 4 p.m., rain or shine. For more information, call Kathy at 723-4046 or Justin at 723-6184.

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.

MEN’S PICKUP HOCKEY AT STANSTEAD COLLEGE

 There will be men’s pickup hockey at the Stanstead College arena every Thursday evening at 8 p.m. until late September. Ages 16 and up. $10 per person per game. For more information, call (819) 876-2371.

NEWPORT FARMER’S MARKET

 Newport Farmer’s Market will take place every Saturday until October 13, and every Wednesday until October 10, on the causeway across from Waterfront Plaza next to I-91 in Newport. Rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everything is made or grown by local farmers and craftspersons.

NEWPORT PEACE VIGIL

 A Newport peace vigil is held every Wednesday, from 4 to 4:30 p.m., at the fish in front of the Emory Hebard State Office Building on Main Street. All welcome. Rain or shine. For more information, call 895-4630 or 755-6307.

NORTHEAST KINGDOM SHAPE NOTE SINGS AT B&P

 Northeast Kingdom Shape Note Sings are held on Tuesdays at 7:30 through August 28, in the new building behind Bread and Puppet Museum on Route 122 in Glover. Early American hymns in the traditional fa-sol-la style. All welcome to join in or listen. For more information, call 525-6972 or 525-3031.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS

 Overeaters Anonymous (OA) offers a 12-step program of recovery for the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of compulsive eating. OA meets every Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m., at Derby Community National Bank training center on Crawford Road (behind the bank). Closed step study meeting follows from 11:15 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 766-9212 or 525-4551.

PORTER BROOK PERSPECTIVES AT HIGHLAND LODGE

 Porter Brook nature hikes are held Wednesdays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. starting at Highland Lodge in Greensboro. Adults $8.50, children $6.

RECOVERY GROUP AT NEWPORT BAPTIST CHURCH

 The Newport Baptist Church on East Main Street has an ongoing recovery group that meets every Monday 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.

SMOKING CESSATION CLASS

 Quit Time smoking cessation classes are held Mondays at North Country Hospital. To register and for more information, call The Wellness Center at 334-5566.

STONE HOUSE QUILTERS IN BROWNINGTON

 Quilters will meet in the Samuel Read Hall House at the Old Stone House Museum in Brownington every Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. Help hand quilt the Irish chain raffle quilt on the big frame, or bring your own project to work on. For more information, call 754-2022.

TAI CHI IN GLOVER

 Tai Chi with instructor George Mckenzie are held Thursdays starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Glover Town Hall. Sponsored by GREC. For more information, call Johanna at 525-4385.

“TASTE THE CO-OP” EVENTS IN ST. JOHNSBURY

 “Taste the Co-op” with free food samplings, recipes, and special programs are held on Fridays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., at the St. J. Food Co-op on Portland Street in St. Johnsbury. Events are free and open to the public. For more information, call 748-9498.

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.

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 pickup at the Old Town Clerk’s office; 1:30 p.m. return trip to Westmore. For shopping, library, banking, and the Senior Center. 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.

LIBRARY ACTIVITIES

ALBANY PUBLIC LIBRARY

 Located in the back of Albany Town Hall on Main Street. New Hours: Monday, 1–4 p.m.; Tuesday, noon–4:30 p.m. and 6–8 p.m.; Thursday, noon–4:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. For more information about library activities, call 755-6127.

BARTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

 100 Church Street, Barton. Hours: Monday 2–7 p.m., Wednesday, 9–11 a.m. and 2–7 p.m.; Friday 2–5 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Books-to-Movies Club for children and entire families every month. This month’s selection, Bridge to Terabithia, is based on the book by Katherine Paterson and will be shown Wednesday, August 29, at 4 p.m. Copies of the book are available to sign out. Read as a family and come see the films together. For more information, call Amy at 525-6524. Preschool Story Time every second, third, and fourth Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. Book Discussion Group meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Shakespeare for Fun meets the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Friday Night Films and Shakespeare for Fun will join to meet at library on Friday, August 31, at 7 p.m. for Henry V, starring and directed by British actor Kenneth Branagh. 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. It brings 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.

BURKE COMMUNITY LIBRARY

 Burke Mountain Club, Route 114, East Burke. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, noon to 3 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. Preschool story time: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 1:30 to 2 p.m. For further information, call the library at 626-9823.

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. For more information, call the library at 586-9683.

DAILEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY

 101 Junior High Drive, Derby Center. Hours: Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. For more information, call the library at 766-5063.

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.–12 p.m. 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

 Main Street, Newport. Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Board of Trustees meetings are held every second Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. Local genealogists Sandy McKinney and Ernestine Pepin will be available at the library to answer questions and help with genealogy research on Wednesday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 334-7902.

GREENSBORO FREE LIBRARY

 53 Wilson Street, Greensboro. Winter hours: Tuesday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.–5:30 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. Storytime: Fridays at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call Nancy at 873-3022. Annual exhibition of Stanstead College student art on display.

HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

 Route 100, Westfield. Hours: Thursday, 1–4 p.m. and 7–8 p.m. For further information, call 744-8251.

ISLAND POND PUBLIC LIBRARY

 Main Street. Hours: Tuesday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Wednesday, 2–6 p.m., Thursday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Story Time every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 723-6134.

JEUDEVINE MEMORIAL LIBRARY

 93 North Main Street, Hardwick. Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 1–5 p.m. and 6–8 p.m.; Friday, 1–5 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.–noon. For more information, call 472-5948.

JOHN WOODRUFF SIMPSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY

 1972 East Craftsbury Road, East Craftsbury. Hours: Wednesday and Saturday, 9 a.m.–noon, 2–5 p.m., and 7–9:30 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 586-9692.

JONES MEMORIAL LIBRARY

 1 Water Street, Orleans. Hours: Monday, 9 a.m.– noon and 2–8 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m.–noon and 2–5 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Adult Book Discussions on the last Friday of each month at 12:45 p.m. Board Meetings are held at 3:30 p.m. on the second Monday of every month. Computer Tutorials are available by appointment. For more information, call Joanne at 754-6660.

LEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY

 Irasburg. Hours: Monday, 1:30–4 p.m. and 6–8 p.m.; Wednesday, 1–5 p.m.; and Saturday 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Story Hour each Monday, 10–11 a.m. For more information, call 754-2526, 754-2814, or 754-6593.

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 on Fridays at 10 a.m. For more information, call Gloria at 988-4741.

ST. JOHNSBURY ATHENAEUM

 1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury. 748-8291. Website: www.stjathenaeum.org. Exhibit of 12 paintings by Larry Golden paying homage to the Athenaeum’s design and elegance will be on display until Labor Day in the upstairs gallery.

ART GALLERIES, HISTORICAL SOCIETIES & MUSEUMS

ADRIEN “YELLOW” ART STUDIO

 Adrien “Yellow” Patenaude (formerly of Silver Stream Gallery). Now at Montgomery Ward building (bottom level of Newport Natural), 194 Main Street, Newport. Open Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

BABCOCK HOUSE MUSEUM, CRAFTSBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

 Craftsbury Common. Open Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon and Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m., through mid-October.

BREAD & PUPPET MUSEUM

 Route 122 in Glover. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hundreds of puppets, masks, and paintings in a 100-foot-long, 144-year-old barn — one of the biggest collections of some of the biggest puppets in the world. Guided museum tours every Sunday during August, starting at 1 p.m. by the Bread House.

CATAMOUNT ARTS CENTER

 139 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury. 748-2600. Open Monday through Friday, 1 to 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. Open Wednesdays, 2 to 4 p.m., through August.

COLBY-CURTIS MUSEUM

 Stanstead, Quebec. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Archives open Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed at lunchtime.

CRYSTAL LAKE FALLS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION MUSEUM

 Water Street, Barton. Open through Labor Day, Tuesday and Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m., or by appointment by calling 525-3084. The Brick Kingdom Trail is open through the fall during daylight hours seven days a week.

FAIRBANKS MUSEUM GALLERY

 1302 Main Street, St. Johnsbury. 748-2372. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.; and Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

FLYING GOOSE ART GALLERY

 Countryside Common, 5043 U.S. Route 5 between Newport and Derby.

GALLERY AT THE LION AND THE RAM

 4503 U.S. Route 5, Suite #3, Newport-Derby Road. 334-5551. Closed Mondays.

GRACE GALLERY

 Old Firehouse, 13 Mill Street, Hardwick. P.O. Box 960, Hardwick, VT 05843. 472-6857. www.graceart.org. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment. Exhibit of Gayleen Aiken: A selection of historic works spanning fifty years on display through August 30.

HARDWICK TOWN HOUSE GALLERY

 127 Church Street, Hardwick Town House. 472-8800. www.nekarts.org. Open during events; on Sundays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and by appointment.

MISSISQUOI VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

 Historical Society Museum, Main Street, P.O. Box 237, North Troy 05859. Open until Labor Day, Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m., or by appointment.

NEWPORT NATURAL FOODS GALLERY

 194 Main Street, Newport. 334-2626.

NORTHEAST KINGDOM ARTISANS’ GUILD BACKROOM GALLERY

 430 Railroad Street, St. Johnsbury. 748-0158. Open Monday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

OLD STONE HOUSE MUSEUM

 The people’s history museum of Orleans County. 109 Old Stone House Road, Brownington. 754-2022. Website: www.oldstonehousemuseum.org. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Museum is open until October 14. Offices and gift shop remain open year-round.

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 non-objective work. Call 334-2685 to be sure not to miss the artist.

QUIMBY GALLERY

 Lyndon State College, Harvey Academic Center. Open weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Handicapped accessible. Free and open to the public. For more information, call Anne Brown at 626-6357.

ROUTE 58 SHOP & GALLERY

 Located on 267 VT Route 58, 0.2 miles east (heading toward Irasburg) of the intersection of Routes 58 and 100 in Lowell. Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by appointment. 27 artists displaying pottery, ceramics, jewelry, photography cards, toys, paintings, quilts, decorated and functional furniture, tinware, and more. For more information, call 744-6244 or e-mail theroute58shop@aol.com.

TAMARACK GALLERY

 Located in the large yellow carriage barn on East Craftsbury Road in East Craftsbury. Open until September 2, Saturdays and Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment. 40+ artists showing. For further information, call 586-8078 or 525-3041.

WHITEWATER GALLERY & AUTO MUSEUM

 East Hardwick (formerly the meat lockers by the bridge). Open Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 563-2037.

WOODEN HORSE ARTS GUILD ART GALLERY

 The Wooden Horse Arts Guild has a mini gallery at the Buon Amici Restaurant on Railroad Street in North Troy, open Wednesday through Sunday, from 5 to 9 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUESTED & TIME LIMITED ONGOING EVENTS

TERRY & BEN CLAASSEN NEK LAKES CENTURY BIKE TOUR

 The tenth annual Terry and Ben Claassen Memorial Northeast Kingdom Lakes Century Bike Tour will be held September 15 starting at Crystal Lake State Park any time between 7 and 10 a.m. Riders choose 25, 50, 75, or 100-mile loops on paved roads past lakes and ponds in the Northeast Kingdom. Cost is $50 and free T-shirt if pre-registered by September 10; $60 thereafter. To benefit Orleans County Citizen Advocacy. For more information, call Joan at 525-6212 or visit www.interlog.com/~jedward/century.html.

NORTHEAST KINGDOM GREAT RACE

 The Great Race is coming to Vermont! Are you and four buddies up for a day of physically and mentally challenging fun competing for fabulous prizes, including a grand prize of $1,000? If so, mark your calendar for Saturday, September 22 for the Northeast Kingdom Great Race and put your team together today. All proceeds benefit the Northeast Kingdom Skating Club. For more information, call Krystal at 525-4576 or Bridgett at 467-3909.

DISCUSSION GROUP FOR SENIORS IN NEWPORT

 A discussion group, “Inventing the Rest of Your Life,” for men and women age 60 and up, will meet on five Fridays beginning September 7, from 10 a.m. to noon, at The Wellness Center in Newport. Facilitated by Sarah Houston, MA. Medicare, Medicaid, and VHAP insurances accepted. Exploring memory and health issues, dealing with loss, downsizing and clutter, and hopes and dreams. Supported by Area Agency on Aging for Northeastern Vermont and Wellspring Health and Wellness Center. To register or for more information, call 472-6642.

NEWPORT WELLNESS CENTER FALL CLASSES

 The Wellness Center in Newport is accepting pre-registration for its fall classes in health, fitness and well-being, winter driving skills, stop smoking sessions, support groups, art classes, and more. For more information, call 334-5566 or visit www.nchsi.org/wellnesscenter.asp.

ADULT CO-ED VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE LOOKING FOR PLAYERS

 The Newport Recreation Department is looking for teams and individuals to play in its adult co-ed volleyball league. The season begins on Monday, September 10, at 6 p.m., at North Country Union High School. The Rec Department will take up to 16 teams and each team must have two females on the court at all times. For those interested or seeking more information, call Reg Shafe from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 334-6345.

ST. PAUL’S SCHOOL BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT

 The annual St. Paul’s School Benefit Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, September 8, with a 9 a.m. shotgun start, at the Barton Golf Club. Co-sponsored by Trinity Parish of Barton and l’Union St. Jean Baptiste. Four person scramble; get your foursome together and register now. Low entry fee guarantees greens fees, a tournament souvenir, a prize, and a barbecue lunch following 18 holes of play. It does not cover the cost of a cart though one can be reserved for you. To register, call Frank Daigneault at 525-3589 or Madeleine Roy at 766-4980.

BOTTLE DRIVE TO HELP NCH DIALYSIS PATIENTS

 A local bottle drive is in progress to help North Country Hospital dialysis patients. Bring your returnables to Gardner Park in Newport from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Buzzy’s Redemption will also accept returnables for the dialysis fund any time.

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.