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.
BRADFORD- A Taste at the Bend. Open House to showcase the nine programs at RBCTC. Also feat. samples from many local restaurants & food producers. River Bend Career Technical Center, 5-8pm.
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. Preschool discovery program for kids age 3-5 & their families. North Branch Nature Center, $5 per child, 10-11:30am. Info. 229-6206.
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.
Eat Your Landscape. Charlie Nardozzi discusses edible landscapingwith vegetables, fruits and herbs. Spons. by Wash./Orange County Chaper of Master Gardeners. Montpelier High School, 6-8:30pm.
Indoor Gardening Workshop: Mixed Greens. Peter Burke discusses seed mixes for salads and cooking. Hunger Mountain Coop, $10 members/$12 non, 6-7pm. Pre-register 223-8004 x202.
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.
Green Mountain Youth Symphony Waltz Night. Spend a glittering evening dancing to live waltz music & tasting delectable desserts. Begins w/ waltz instruction, plus prizes, silent auction, more. City Hall Auditorium, $12, $6 students & seniors/kids under 5 free, 7-10pm.
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
BARRE- Children & Youth Karaoke. American Legion, 1pm.
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, $10/ MRC members $8, students free, 3pm. Info. 496-4781.
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.
Swing Peepers. Performing earth-friendly and interactive songs & stories to celebrate spring equinox. Part of Sunday series for families. The Lamb Abbey, $8/$4 kids/$12 family, 2pm. Info. 229-2200.
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.
Monday, March 15
EAST MONTPELIER- Calais - East Montpelier Historical Society Meeting. David Coburn will speak on the Celtic calendar. Four Corners Schoolhouse, 7pm.
MONTPELIER- Spring Energy. Explore the energy of spring & the foods which will support your seasonal transformation. Hunger Mtn Coop, $8 members/$10 non, 5:30-7pm. Pre-register 223-8004 x202.
WATERBURY- Conversation About Environmental Literacy. Share examples of environmental projects from your workplace or community. Thatcher Brook Primary School, 6:30-8:30pm. 353-9440.
Tuesday, March 16
BARRE- Marketing Basics for the Small Entrepreneur.First of 2-part series for small businesses, hosted by Central VT Community Action Council. Aldrich Library, 12:30-2:30pm. Info. 917-1396.
HARDWICK- The Town that Food Saved. Ben Hewitt discusses his new book about the growing agricultural economy in Hardwick.Galaxy Bookshop, FREE, 7pm. Info. 472-5533.
MONTPELIER- Surviving Adolescence: Simple Ways to Understand and Help Teens & Pre-Teens. Presentation by Michael Nerney. Montpelier High School auditorium, 6:30-8:30pm.
Grow Your Own Mushrooms. Eric Swanson, of Vermush, discusses culturing & growing your own Mycelium into fungi. Hunger Mountain Coop, $5 members/$10 non, 5-7pm. Pre-register 223-8004 x202.
Author David Carkeet. Middlesex author reads from his new mystery book, "From Away." Bear Pond Books, 7pm. Info. 229-0774.
Wednesday, March 17
BARRE- Classical Guitar: Its History and Repertoire. Presented by guitarist James Gram. An Osher Lifelong Learning event. Aldrich Library, $5 non-members, 1pm. Info. 454-4675.
Boonie Club Big Game Feed. American Legion, $10, 6pm. RSVP 433-5519.
BERLIN- Academic Fair. For grades K-8. Central Vermont Academy, 319 Vine St., 6-8pm. Info. 479-0868.
EAST CORINTH- Book Discussion: "Park City" by Ann Beattie. A Vermont Humanities Council program. Blake Memorial Library, FREE, 4:30pm. Info. 439-5338.
MONTPELIER- Vermont Symphony Orchestra. Led by guest conductor Sarah Hicks, performing favorites from the British Isles as part of Farmers Night series. State House, FREE, 7:30pm.
Face to Face Portraits from Sullivan Museum & History Center at Norwich. Join Dr. Marily Solvay who will present the portraits & stories of some of these intriguing men. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 7pm.
MORRISVILLE- Lamoille Farmers & Artisan Market. Local food, fine art & crafts and live music. River Arts Ctr, Pleasant St., 3-7pm.
NORTHFIELD- Indoor Fun Fly. Hosted by VT Modelers Club, spectators welcome. National Guard Armory, Norwich University, 6-9pm.
Thursday, March 18
MONTPELIER- Vermont's Great Potential for Cheap, Safe Hydro-Electric Power. Presentation by Lori Barg, hosted by Transition Town Montpelier. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 6-8pm.
EAST MONTPELIER- Windows on Waldorf. Faculty lead a tour through the classrooms, showcasing Waldorf curriculum. Orchard Valley Waldorf School, FREE, 6:30-8:30pm. RSVP 456-7400.
WATERBURY- Celtic Dance Story Time. For ages 4 & up, hosted by Waterbury Public Library. Held at One Studio Dance and Yoga, 10am. Pre-register 244-7036.
Friday, March 19
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.
BRAINTREE- Skip Gorman & Connie Dover. Cowboy singer/musician Gorman and Celtic singer & poet Dover perform trad'l music of the American West. Telford home, $20, 7:30pm. Info. 728-6351.
MONTPELIER- Art Reception. Celebrating exhibit of new paintings by Cecily Herzig. VT Supreme Court, 5-7pm.
Toy Dance Party with Emily Jenkins. Bring your favorite toys for some dancing and storytelling with the author of "Toys Go Out" and "Toy Dance Party." Bear Pond Books, FREE, 3:30pm. 229-0774.
STOWE- Auditions for "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee." Must be age 15+, show to be held 7/21-8/7. Town Hall Theatre, 6-9pm. Call 253-3661 for appointment. Info. www.stowetheatre.com
WARREN- Broadway Rocks II. Cabaret feat. tunes from Broadway’s many rock musicals. Sugarbush Resort, Gatehouse Lodge, $15/$12 members & students, $7 kids under 11 7pm. Info. 496-4781.
WOLCOTT- Haitian Benefit Indoor Yard Sale. All proceeds donated to Haitian children & families through Umcor. Wolcott United Methodist Church, route 15, 9am-4pm.
Saturday, March 20
HARDWICK- Cold Frame Building Workshop. Learn to make a cold frame using glass shower doors, with Dick Foster and Caitlin Irwin. Riverside Farm, donations accepted, 10am-noon.
MONTPELIER- Winter Farmers' Market. Produce, meat, baked goods, crafts, live music & more. VT College of Fine Arts gym, 10am-2pm. 223-2958.
Dot Helling. Local lawyer & distance runner discusses her experience running around the world to promote safe drinking water. Part of Clarke Lecture Series. Unitarian Church, $15 incl. dinner, starts 6pm. RSVP 229-1246.
Ace of Games Festival. All ages welcome to come teach, play and enjoy games of all types. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 10am-5pm.
Montpelier Chamber Orchestra: Beginnings. Paul Gambill conducts the orchestra in works incl. Mendelssohn, Reinecke, Mock and Bizet. VT College of Fine Arts, College Hall Chapel, $15/ $12 sen./$10 stu./kids 10 & under free, 8pm. www.montpelierchamberorchestra.org.
Family Fun Day. Fun for all w/ Rob Mermin's Magical Soap Bubble Circus, music by Chris Robertson, crafts, play area & more. Hosted by Family Ctr of Wash. County. Union Elementary, FREE, 10am-1pm.
WATERBURY- Holiday Themed Ham Dinner. Sit at tables decorated for the holidays- Halloween, Christmas, St. Patty's Day, Mardi Gras & more! Incl. ham, potatoes, veggies & dessert. Wesley United Methodist Church, $11/$5 kids 11 & under, 6pm. RSVP 244-0755.
WOLCOTT- Haitian Benefit Indoor Yard Sale. Bag Day, $3/bag.Wolcott United Methodist Church, route 15, 9am-4pm. See 3/19.
Sunday, March 21
BERLIN- Indoor Fun Fly. Hosted by VT Modelers Club, spectators welcome. Central VT Academy gym, Vine St., noon-4pm.
DUXBURY- Snowshoe with Green Mtn Club. Difficult 6-mile trip to Montclair Glen Lodge. Dress in layers, bring lunch & liquids. Leave from Montpelier H.S. at 9am. Call 229-0918.
MONTPELIER- Calling for Mud! Family-friendly contradance benefits Montessori School of Central VT. W/ Damn Yankee String Band & caller Rachel Nevitt. Cap. City Grange Hall, $5/$15 family, 2-4pm.
Montpelier Chamber Orchestra: Beginnings. VT College of Fine Arts, College Hall Chapel, 4pm. See description 3/20.
