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.
Irish Night. Pete Sutherland, Benedict Koehler and Hilari Farrington perform, followed by an open Irish session. Langdon Street Café, $8 advance/$10 at door, 7-9pm. Tix at www.summit-school.org.
Do-It-Yourself & Localvore Bodycare. Learn to make your own shampoo, deodorant, salves & more with Dana Woodruff. Hunger Mtn Coop, $10 members/$12 non, 6-7:30pm. Pre-reg. 223-8004 x202.
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.SOUTH ROYALTON- Vermont Supreme Court Hears Cases.The VT Supreme Court travels to hear oral arguments in seven cases. Public is invited. VLS to hearVermont Law School, begins 9:30am.
Improving Efficiency in Municipal Buildings. Panel presentation & discussion hosted by VT Energy Climate Action Network & CV Regional Planning Commission. Food provided. City Hall, 6-9pm.
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.
CABOT- St. Patrick's Day Dinner. Corned beef & cabbage and more, plus dancing to live Irish music by Bill Carol and Friends. Willy Building, 3rd floor, $8 sugg. donation, 5:30-7pm. Info. 563-2715.
HARDWICK- Book & Film Discussion: The Painted Veil. Hosted by Jeudevine Library. Memorial Building, Church St., FREE, 5:45pm.
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.
Dare to be Square Dance. Music by Pete Sutherland, Squash, Kathleen Moore & Noah Hahn, with Jennifer Steckler calling. The Lamb Abbey, $5 donation, 7pm. Info. www.thelambabbey.com.
Green Mountain Film Festival. Focus on Film presents the annual festival. For schedule, GreenMountainFilmFestival.org or 262-3456.
PLAINFIELD- Twelfth Night. Presented by Shakespeare in the Hillsand featuring local adults and teens. Goddard College, Haybarn Theatre, $14/$12 students & seniors, 7:30pm. Info. 223-3599.
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
DUXBURY- Waterbury Home and Garden Show. Over 70 exhibitors, flea market, workshops, silent auction, more. Crossett Brook Middle School, $2 for both days/kids under 12 free w/adult, 9am-5pm.
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. Info. 223-2958.
Sugar on Snow at the Farmers' Market. Cap City Farmers' Market, Enjoy syrup in the traditional style with doughnut holes & sour pickles. VT College of Fine Arts gym, donations appreciated, 10am-1pm.
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.
Soul Shakedown Party. Music by Motortown Revival, comes dress as your soul best. BYOB. The Lamb Abbey, $10, 8:30pm. Info. www.thelambabbey.com.
Green Mountain Film Festival. See description 3/19.
NORTHFIELD- Corned Beef and Cabbage Supper. Music provided by Vermont Fiddlers' Association, handicap accessible. United Church of Northfield, $9/$5 kids 12 & under, 5-7pm.
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.
WOODBURY- Annual New England Pie Breakfast & Silent Auction. All-you-can eat pies & quiches, plus live music & auction items. Woodbury Elementary gym, $7 over the age of 6, 8:30-10:30am.
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.
Waterbury Home and Garden Show. Crossett Brook Middle School, 9:30am-3:30pm. See description 3/20.
MARSHFIELD- Intro. to Permaculture. First of 3 workshops w/Matthew DeLorey of Cornerstone Permaculture & guests. Continues 4/18 and 5/23. Jaquith Public Library, 2pm. Info. 426-3581.
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.
Town Meeting w/ Sen. Sanders & Danish Ambassador Friis Arne Peterson. Focus on Danish policies regarding the economy, health care & renewable energy. All are welcome. Unitarian Church, 7pm.
Wild Plant Walk in Sabin's Pasture. With herbalist Sandra Lory. Dress appropriately.Hunger Mtn Coop, $5 or $10 per family for members/$7 or $12 per family non, 1-3pm. Pre-reg. 223-8004 x202.
Green Mountain Film Festival. See description 3/19.
STOWE- Alexander Ghindin. Piano recital by the winner of the 2007 Clevelalnd International Piano Competition. Stowe High School, $25/$20 under age 18, 4pm. Info. www.StoweArts.com.
Monday, March 22
MONTPELIER- A Pioneer Love Story: The Letters of Minnie Hobart. Book reading and signing with author Priscilla Wilson. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 7pm. Info. 223-3338.
Live Original Storytelling. Tell a pre-rehearsed, 5-minute 1st person true story from your own life, without notes. Open mic, but come prepared & practiced. The Black Door Bar & Bistro, FREE, 8pm.
Green Mountain Film Festival. See description 3/19.
Tuesday, March 23
BARRE- Living Balanced with Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils. Learn about the benefits of essential oils, with biofeedback specialist Sherry Rhynard. Aldrich Library board room, 6:30pm. 479-3223.
MONTPELIER- Anecdotes About the Art of Vermont Exhibit. Join State Curator David Schutz for an examination of the art in some of VT's state buildings. T.W. Wood Gallery, 7pm. 828-8743.
Tap That Tree. Preschool discovery program for kids age 3-5 & their families. No. Branch Nature Ctr, $5 per child, 10-11:30am. 229-6206.
Health and Wellness the Natural Way. Learn about the healing & protective power of whole food nutrition, with Robin Singer. Hunger Mtn Coop, FREE, 6-7pm. Pre-reg. 223-8004 x202.
Environmental Science Program Information Session. Learn about this new associate degree program at CCV. Community College of Vermont, 32 College St., 4:30-6pm. Info. 828-4060.
Chris Bohjalian Reading & Benefit. This benefit for Battered Women's Services and Shelter will feature the author reading and signing his new book, "Secrets of Eden," plus a chocolate/dessert reception. Bear Pond Books, $5 sugg. donation, 7pm. 229-0774.
Health Care Reform Discussion. Legislators invite business owners to discuss health care reform. Statehouse, room 11, 3-5:30pm.
Green Mountain Film Festival. See description 3/19.
MORRISVILLE- GED Testing. Social studies, science & reading at 11am, take 1 or 2. Morrisville Learning Center, 52 Portland St. Pre-register 888-5531.
RANDOLPH- Mid State Riding Club Meeting. Lori Berger will speak on bits and bitting. Newcomers welcome, refreshments avail. Windover House, 6:30pm. Info. 234-9264 or sableview@gmail.com.
Wednesday, March 24
BARRE- Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. The iconic, Grammy-winning folk, bluegrass & country band makes a rare stop in the Green Mountain State. Barre Opera House, $28-$32, 7:30pm. Info. 476-8188.
MONTPELIER- Counterpoint. Performance of Vermont's professional vocal ensemble founded by Robert DeCormier, as part of Farmers Night series. State House, FREE, 7:30pm.
Tap That Tree. North Branch Nature Center, 10-11:30am. See 3/24.
Reading Faces to Understand People. Presentation by Naomi Tickle of the International Centre for Personology. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 7pm. Info. 223-3338.
Overview of Healthcare Politics. Presentation by Con Hogan, former VT Secretary of Human Services. An Osher Lifelong Learning event. VT College of Fine Arts, $5 non-members, 1pm. Info. 454-4675.
Green Mountain Film Festival. See description 3/19.
MORRISVILLE- Lamoille Farmers & Artisan Market. Local food, fine art & crafts and live music. River Arts Ctr, Pleasant St., 3-7pm.
RANDOLPH- Dead Woman Walking. Screening of the short film about Marcy Brenner's fight with breast cancer, followed by discussion with Brenner and a few songs by her band, Molasses Creek. Gifford Conference Center, donations accepted, 6-8pm. 728-2284.
WATERBURY- VINS Day. Waterbury Public Library, Raptor Encounter 12:30-1:15pm, "Go With the Flow" 1:30-3pm. Pre-register 244-7036.
Thursday, March 25
BARRE- Unlock Your Future: Tools for Life. Learn principles for creating success in your life & examine habits of successful people. Central VT Community Action Council, 6-8:30pm. Info. 476-8493.
GED Testing. Social studies, science & reading at 3pm, take 1 or 2; writing at 5:30pm, math at 6pm, take only one. Barre Learning Center, 46 Washington St. Pre-register 476-4588.
MONTPELIER- Community Clinic. Explore the variety of therapies offered at VIM. Appointments & walk-ins welcome. Vermont Integrative medicine, by donation, 5:30-8:30pm. Info. 229-2635.
Green Mountain Film Festival. See description 3/19.
SHARON- Molasses Creek. Performance by the North Carolina folk band. Vermont Independent School of the Arts, $10/$5 kids under 10 & seniors, 7pm. Info. 234-6987.
Friday, March 26
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.
EAST MONTPELIER- Community Spaghetti Dinner, Raffle, Silent Auction & Entertainment. Benefits 8th grade trip to Washington, DC. U-32 High School, $10 adults & takeouts/$5 students & seniors/$30 family, seatings 5:30pm & 7pm. Info. 229-0321 x5179.
MONTPELIER- Green Mountain Film Festival. See descrip. 3/19.
BARRE- 20th Annual Flea Market & Craft Fair. Feat. antiques, crafts, white elephant, books, food concession & food fair. Central VT Catholic School, $1/kids under 12 free, 9am-2pm. Info. 249-7780.
EAST MONTPELIER- Experience Waldorf Nursery-Kindergarten. Bring your child & experience a typical Waldorf Early Ed classroom. Orchard Valley Waldorf School, FREE, 9-11:30am. RSVP 456-7400.
MONTPELIER- Vermont Healers Spring Expo. Holistic health vendors, speakers, music, silent auction & workshops ($5 each). VT College of Fine Arts gym, FREE, 9am-4pm. www.vermonthealers.org.
River Rock School Annual Scholarship Auction. Unitarian Church, viewing & silent auction begin 1:30pm, live auction begins 2pm. Info. www.riverrockschool.org or 223-4700.
Green Mountain Film Festival. See description 3/19.
RANDOLPH- Babysitter's Training Course. Open to pre-teens and teens. Family Center, next to Gifford Ob/Gyn on Rte 12, $50, 9:30am-1pm. Pre-register 728-2274.
STOWE- Walk/Snowshoe with Green Mtn Club. Easy 4-mile trip from Barnes Camp on Mountain Rd. Call 229-4737 for mtg time/place.
WATERBURY- Princess Story Time. Shine your tiara and get ready for princess stories, face painting and a craft. For ages 3-6. Waterbury Public Library, 10am. Pre-register 244-7036.
Sunday, March 28
BARRE- Vermont Philharmonic Family Concert. A program inspired by American history, feat guest musicians & opportunities for audience participation. Barre Opera House, $15/$12 seniors/$5 students, 3:30pm. Info. 476-8188.
BROOKFIELD- Celebration of Greece & Turkey. Cooking class, includes 3-course lunch with wine. Ariel's Restaurant, $75 per person, noon-3:30pm. Info. 276-3939.
MONTPELIER- Montpelier Antiques Market. Furniture, art, ephemera, postcards, more. Elks Country Club, $5 for early buying at 7:30am/$2 regular admission at 9am, 7:30am-1:30pm. Info. 751-6138.
Yoga of the Heart - A Tantric Approach. Lauren Walker introduces the ideas of tantra yoga to clarify and increase the prana (energy) in your life. Yoga Mountain, $30, -3:30pm. Pre-register 485-4433.
Hispanola - the Warmth of a Latin Afternoon. A formal British "high tea" w/ words & music of poets and composers of the world's Hispanic countries. T.W. Wood Gallery, 4-6pm. Info. 828-8743.
Monteverdi Music School Recital. Feat. intermediate and advanced students on piano, strings, wind instruments and voice. Free and open to the public. Unitarian Church, donations appreciated, 7:30pm.
Green Mountain Film Festival. See description 3/19.
