BRADFORD- Exhibit Opening. Celebrating "Rural Vermont's Activist Farmers: Photos and Stories." Bradford Public Library, 6:30-8pm.
MONTPELIER- Welfare Brat. Dr. Mary Childers references her childhood in the Bronx and discusses various paths out of poverty.A VHC event. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, FREE, 7pm. Info. 223-3338.
Virginia Woolf- A Room of One's Own. Presented by Sarah Payne, teacher, actress & former diplomat. An Osher Lifelong Learning event. VT College of Fine Arts, $5 non-members, 1pm. 454-4675.
The Cody Rivers Show. The comedy theatre duo from Chicago present "Right Back Where We Finished." The Lamb Abbey, 65 Pioneer Center, $10 at door, 8pm. Info. 229-2200.
MORRISVILLE- Lamoille Farmers & Artisan Market. Local food, fine art & crafts and live music. River Arts Ctr, Pleasant St., 3-7pm.
RANDOLPH- Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy. An unbelievable evening of Celtic music by two of the world's most celebrated fiddlers. Chandler Music Hall, $45-$40, 7:30pm. Info. 728-6464.
Thursday, March 4
BARRE- Marketing Plan Strategies. In this workshop, learn to get more bang for you buck. Central VT Community Action Council, 6-8:30pm. Info. 476-8493.
MONTPELIER- Dyad Communication Workshop. Learn & practice speaking your truth and being truly heard & received. Come alone or with partner/friend. Sugg. $5 donation. Call 522-5855 to sign up.
MORRISTOWN- Book Discussion: "The Great Work: Our Way into the Future" by Thomas Berry. Part of VT Humanities "Earth Tones" series. Morristown Centennial Library, FREE, 7pm. 888-2616.
WILLIAMSTOWN- Energy Medicine & Food Medicine for Addictive Behaviors. Tools & tips for a healthier & happier lifestyle. W'town Ambulance Service Bldg (across from Lacillade), 6:30-8pm.
Friday, March 5
BARRE- Lenten Fish Dinner. Incl. soup, fish, starch, veggies & more; kids menu avail. w/ fish sticks and mac & cheese. Central VT Catholic School, St. Monica's, $8/$6 students/$25 family, 5-6:30pm.
MONTPELIER- Dark Side of the Loon. Eric Hanson discusses the Common Loon & hosts a documentary screening. Part of NBNC "Naturalist Journeys" series. Unitarian Church, donations, 7pm.
Dance Benefit for Haiti. Feat. music by Bossman, Dave Keller Band and Great Brook Blues Band. All proceeds to Haitian non-profit Fonkoze. City Hall, $10 sugg. donation, 7-11pm.Info. 522-2376.
Coffeehouse. Christian music, food and fellowship. Trinity United Methodist Church, FREE, 7-9pm. Info. 472-8297.
STOWE- Crain's Comedy Cancer Crusher. VT comedian & musician Nathan Brady Crain offers a fun event for ages 18+, to benefit the American Cancer Society. Fireside Tavern, $25, 7-10pm. 872-6304.
WATERBURY CENTER- Art Opening. Celebrating premiere ofKerry Slora's "History is Art!" W/ music by Albert Slora, & refreshments. Seminary Art Center, 201 Hollow Rd., 6-8pm. 253-8790.
Turkey Take-Out Dinner. Waterbury Center Community Church, pick up 4-6pm. Must RSVP, 244-8089.
Saturday, March 6
BERLIN, NH- Auger Open Ice GolfBenefit Tournament. Held on Jericho Lake. Info./registration at www.augeropen.com.
HARDWICK- Spaghetti Supper. With salad bar, bread & desserts. United Church of Hardwick, $7/$4 kids 5-12/free 4 & under, 5:30pm.
MONTPELIER- Winter Farmers' Market. Produce, meat, baked goods, crafts, live music & more. VT College of Fine Arts gym, 10am-2pm. Info. 223-2958.
Stretching Your Food Dollars at the Farmers' Market. Make the most of your budget preparing seasonal foods. Led by Ariel Zevon of LACE. At Winter Farmers' Market, VT College, demo held 10am-1pm.
Poetry Out Loud State Finals. Students compete in poetry recitation and performance for the chance to win cash & scholarships. VT College of Fine Arts, regional semi-finals at 10am, state final at 2pm.
Bow Thayer and Perfect Trainwreck.BYOB. The Lamb Abbey, 65 Pioneer Center, $10 at door, 9pm. Info. 229-2200.
Top Banana Bread. Contest open to anyone. Bring your banana bread & compete for prizes. A potluck will follow the contest. Grange Hall, Route 12, FREE, 5:30pm. Info. 229-0782.
MORRISVILLE- GED Testing. Social studies, science & reading at 11am, take 1 or 2; writing at 1:30pm, math at 2pm, take only one. Morrisville Learning Center, 52 Portland St. Pre-register 888-5531.
STOWE- Snowshoe with Green Mtn Club. Difficult 5.2 mile trek up Mt. Mansfield forehead, crampons recommended. Call 476-7987 for meeting time & place.
BARRE- Ignat Solzhenitsyn. Current Music Director of the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, Solzhenitsyn has an active career as a conductor & pianist. Barre Opera House, $10-$26, 3pm. Info. 476-8188.
Northeast Fiddlers Association Monthly Jam & Meet. Fiddlers and public welcome. Knights of Columbus, off Rte 14, donations welcome, noon-5pm. Info. 728-5188.
BERLIN- Indoor Fun Fly. Hosted by VT Modelers Club, spectators welcome. Central VT Academy gym, Vine St., 2-4pm.
BRADFORD- Antique Appraisal Fair. Get your items evaluated for $4 each. Expertise includes books, textiles, furniture, folk art, Shaker items, jewelry, and more. Oxbow High School, 1-4pm. 866-3320.
HARDWICK- Annual Scrabble Tournament. All ages welcome, prizes & refreshments provided. Get a pledge sheet for sponsors, benefits Jeudevine Library. Memorial Building, 2-5pm. Info. 472-5948.
PLAINFIELD- The Essential Dancer. New dance program by the Lubberland National Dance Company, now in its 6th season. Plainfield Community Center, above the co-op, 7pm. Info. 371-7239.
RANDOLPH- Chandler Youth Musical Auditions. Students in grades 1-12 invited to audition for July production of "Annie." Rehearsals begin 6/17. Call 431-0204 by 3/1 for information.
WARREN- Author Mary Kerr. Discussing "A Mountain Love Affair: The Story of Mad River Glen." Warren Public Library, 1:30pm.
Tuesday, March 9
BARRE- CVABE Volunteer Orientation. All are invited to learn about volunteer opportunities w/ Central VT Adult Basic Education. CVABE, 46 Washington St., FREE, 5-6pm. 476-4588 or cvabe.org
BARRE TOWN- Spaghetti Supper. Public welcome. Knights of Columbus Hall, Pine Hill Rd., $6/$5 ages 4-12 & 65+/free ages 3 & under/$8 all you can eat, 4:30-6:30pm. Info. 479-0912.
BRADFORD- GED Testing. Social studies, science & reading at 11am, take 1 or 2; writing at 1:30pm, math at 2pm, take only one. Bradford Learning Center, 24 Barton St. Pre-register 222-3282.
MONTPELIER- Art of Vermont Artists Roundtable. Meet some of Vermont's premiere visual artists, whose work is now part of the State Art Collection. T.W. Wood Gallery, 7pm. Info. 828-8743.
Tuning in Our Senses. Preschool discovery program for kids age 3-5 & their families. North Branch Nature Center, $5 per child, 10-11:30am. Info. 229-6206.
Author Howard Frank Mosher. Discussing his new novel set during the Civil War, "Walking to Gatlinburg." Bear Pond Books, 7pm.
Legislative Breakfast. Hosted by Central VT Chamber of Commerce. Capitol Plaza, $20 members/$30 non, 7:30-9am. RSVP 229-5711.
WATERBURY- Intro to Waldorf Education. Learn about Waldorf ed. for preschool through 8th grade. Hosted by Orchard Valley Waldorf School. Waterbury Public Library, FREE, 6-8pm. RSVP 456-7400.
Wednesday, March 10
BARRE- Twelfth Night: Shakespeare's Melan-comic Masterpiece. Pres. by Shakespeare impresario Tom Blachly. An Osher Lifelong Learning event. Aldrich Library, $5 non-members, 1pm. 454-4675.
MONTPELIER- You Come, Too. Discussion of the poetry of Williams Wordsworth. Vermont Humanities Council, 11 Loomis St.,FREE, 5:30pm. Info./RSVP 262-2626 x306.
Tammy Fletcher & the Disciples. Celebrate Tammy's birthday with her as she rocks the Capitol with her beautiful voice. Part of Farmers Night series. State House, FREE, 7:30pm.
Tuning in Our Senses. North Branch Nature Center, 10-11:30am. See descrip. 3/9.
Public Hearing on Supervisory Union & School District Consolidation. State House, Room 11, 5-8pm.
Life in Washington County. Join Sen. Bill Doyle for a screening of the documentary about life in the early 20th century. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 7pm. Info. 223-3338.
MORRISVILLE- Lamoille Farmers & Artisan Market. Local food, fine art & crafts and live music. River Arts Ctr, Pleasant St., 3-7pm.
STOWE- World War II: American Perceptions & Historical Realities. A VT Humanities Council event hosted by Osher Lifelong Learning. Town & Country Resort, FREE, 1:30pm. Info. 253-9011.
WARREN- Warren Public Library Trustees Meeting. Warren Public Library, 5:30pm.
Thursday, March 11
BARRE- How Do I Sell My Product or Service.Learn the art of salesmanship in this workshop. Central VT Community Action Council, 6-8:30pm. Info. 476-8493.
Anthroposophical View of the Human Being. Presentation by Patrice Maynard of Association of Waldorf Schools of North America. Orchard Valley Waldorf School, FREE, 7pm. Info. 456-7400.
MONTPELIER- Must Party = Drinking? How Did Our Kids Become Drinkers? What's the Solution? Screening of film "Spin the Bottle" and panel discussion. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 6:30-8:30pm.
Relay for Life of Central VT Kickoff Event. Learn more about the annual fundraiser for American Cancer Society, to be held this year at Montpelier High School June 25-26. National Life Cafeteria, 6-7pm.
GROTON- Snowshoe w/ Green Mtn Club. Easy 3-mile trip around Kettle Pond. Meet at Lenny's Shoe Store in Barre at noon. 479-2304.
WAITSFIELD- Book Discussion: "White Devils" by Stephen Brumwell. Part of Vermont Humanities Council series on Samuel de Champlain & our regional history. Joslin Memorial Library, 9:30am.
WATERBURY- Life in Washington County. Screening of the film about life in the first half of the 20th century. Hosted by Waterbury Library, all are welcome. Waterbury Senior Center, FREE, 7pm.
Friday, March 12
BARRE- Beoga. One of the most popular & influential ensembles in modern Irish music, Beoga offer an early St. Patty's Day concert as part of Celebration Series. Barre Opera House, $10-$26, 8pm. 476-8188.
Lenten Fish Dinner. Incl. soup, fish, starch, veggies & more; kids menu avail. w/ fish sticks and mac & cheese. Central VT Catholic School, St. Monica's, $8/$6 students/$25 family, 5-6:30pm.
MONTPELIER- Guide to Vermont's Long Trail. Presentation by long-distance hiker & biology teacher Lexi Shear. Part of NBNC "Naturalist Journeys" series. Unitarian Church, donations, 7pm.
PLAINFIELD- Artist Reception. Closing party for Golden True's "Visions of the Female Face" exhibit. Meet the artist, enjoy food & music. Plainfield Community Center Gallery, above Co-op, 6-9pm.
Community Conversation. Selectboard seeks public input for a vision statement for the Town Plan. Twinfield Union School, $7 sugg. donation for dinner at 5:30pm, event begins 6:30pm.
Saturday, March 13
ADAMANT- Silent Film Comedies. Movie clips from Chaplin, Keaton, Laurel & Hardy and more, w/ commentary by Circus Smirkus founder Rob Mermin. Adamant Community Club, $10 in advance at Co-op/$12 at door/$10 family, 5:30 potluck, 7pm presentation.
BARRE- Fundraiser Concert. Music by Sherri's Jubilee, dancing, live & silent auctions, more. Proceeds support local youth activities. Old Labor Hall, $5/$8 per couple, 6-10pm. Tix at door or at Boisvert's.
A Taste of LACE. Sample a variety of Vermont foods, meet producers and crafters, enjoy local music and more. L.A.C.E. Market & Café, samples $1 each, 12-6pm. www.laceVT.org.
SPA BASH. SPA fundraiser features blues performances by Bob Wagner & the Book'em Blues Band and Seth Yacavone. Studio Place Arts, $15 advance/$25 at door, 7-9pm. Info. 479-7069.
CRAFTSBURY- Atlantic Crossing. Celtic and traditional music. The Music Box, $10/$5 seniors & students/kids free, 7pm. 586-7533.
MONTPELIER- Education Fair for Central Vermont. Visit more than 20 local children's organizations under one roof, incl. schools, camps, & more. Unitarian Church, FREE, 10am-2pm. 456-7400.
North Branch Mushroom Club: Arctic Fungi. Presentation by Dr. Lawrence Millman. No. Branch Nature Ctr, FREE, 10am. 229-6206.
North Branch Mushroom Club Winter Polypores Field Trip. Winter mushroom foray with Dr. Lawrence Millman. North Branch Nature Center, $25 members/$30 non, 1-4pm. Info. 229-6206.
Naturally Nicaragua Benefit Dinner. Enchilada dinner, Latin music, silent auction, and info. about the Planting Hope project. Unitarian Church, $10 adult or take-out/$5 child, 5-8pm. Info. 229-6206.
2nd Annual College Hill Neighborhood Winter Potluck. Come meet your neighbors and bring a potluck dish to share. VT College of Fine Arts, Noble Lounge, 5:30-7pm. Info. 229-1431 or 828-8580.
Dances of Universal Peace. Moving meditations w/chanting, celebrating diversity in spiritual traditions while striving for unity. All faiths welcome. Bring finger food to share, indoor shoes or socks. Shambhala Meditation Ctr, 64 Main St., 4-7pm. Info. 658-2447.
PLAINFIELD- Chocolate Lovers' Spring Fling & Silent Auction. Chocolate creations for tasting & judging. Goddard College, Haybarn Theater, sugg. donation $10/$5 kids over 5, 6-8pm. Info. 322-1683.
Art Reception. Celebrating "Byways" exhibit of landscapes by Chuck Bohn. Blinking Light Gallery, 4-6pm.
Community Conversation. Childcare and transportation available. Twinfield Union School, 9am-3pm. See description 3/12.
WORCESTER- Irish Ceili & Contra Dance. Irish step dancers & songs, audience participation Ceili dances, followed by contra dancing. Music by The Parsnips, Chip Hedler calling. Town Hall, $5/kids under 16 free (must be with adult), 7-9:30pm. Info. 229-9468.
Sunday, March 14
BROOKFIELD- Cooking With Vermont Cheeses. Cooking class, includes 3-course lunch with wine. Ariel's Restaurant, $75 per person, noon-3:30pm. Info. 276-3939.
DUXBURY- Snowshoe with Green Mtn Club. Moderate 3.2 mile trip, bring lunch & beverage. Call 223-3550 for meeting time.
MONTPELIER- Montpelier Antiques Market. Furniture, art, primitives, ephemera, more. Elks Country Club, $5 for early buying at 7:30am/$2 regular admission at 9am, 7:30am-1:30pm. 751-6138.
Young Singers of Vermont Winter Concert. Featuring singers in grades 1-12 from all over central Vermont. VT College of Fine Arts Chapel, 3pm. Info. 496-4781.
TUNBRIDGE- The Battlefield Band. Performance by the traditional Celtic band from Scotland. Hosted by MountainFolk. Town Hall, $25, 7:30pm. Tix at So. Royalton Market or 3 Bean Café.
