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Calendar of Events
Wednesday, October 3
BARRE- Barre Farmers Market. Local produce, baked goods, prepared foods, maple, live music, more. City Hall Park, 3-6:30pm.
Scams, Fraud and Identity Theft. A Senior Day program presented by Amy Schram of the Better Business Bureau. All are welcome, light refreshments served. Aldrich Public Library, 1:30pm.
Barre City Republican Committee Meeting. Candidates in attendance will include John Santorello, Dexter Lefabour, John MacGovern & others. Event is open to all. Community National Bank, 6:30pm.
MARSHFIELD- George Longenecker Author Reading. His poems have appeared in many journals, and he is chair of the Dept. of English and Humanities at VTC. Jaquith Public Library, 7pm.
MONTPELIER- Truth Set to Music: The Interwoven Arts of Poetry. Part of Osher Lifelong Learning series, all are welcome. Montpelier Senior Ctr, Barre St., $5 non-members, 1:30pm. 223-1763.
Does Anyone in America Believe in the Rule of Law? Presented by author Michael Lind, part of VT Humanities Council First Wednesday's series. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, FREE, 7pm. Info. 223-3338.
Blues with The Usual Suspects. Bagitos Cafe, 28 Main St, 6-8pm. Info. 229-9212.
Extend the Growing Season in Your Home Garden. Garden expert Charlie Nardozzi offers tips & techniques. Hosted by CV Extension Master Gardeners. Montpelier High School, $5 sugg. donation, 7pm.
Sticky Seeds. Preschool discovery program for kids age 3-5. North Branch Nature Center, $5 members/$8 non, 10-11:30am. 229-6206.
PLAINFIELD- NEK Fall Foliage Festival. Coffee hour, Grace United Methodist, 9am; foliage tours 10am & 1pm; crafts, displays, etc; luncheon, $5, 11:30-1pm; afternoon entertainment; BBQ Chicken Supper, $12, 5pm & 6pm. RSVP 454-7301 or 454-8306.
Fall Foliage Storytelling. Dan Haslam shares stories of the Northeast Kingdom. Light refreshments. Cutler Memorial Library, 7-8:30pm. Info. 454-8504.
STOWE- Next to Normal. Stowe Theatre Guild presents the acclaimed contemporary musical about a family trying to take care of themselves and each other. Town Hall Theatre, $20, 8pm. 253-3961.
Thursday, October 4
BARRE- Financial Education Workshop. With Joe Hicks from CVCAC. Barre Evangelical Free Church, 17 So. Main St., FREE, 6-8pm. Info/registration call 746-8493 or tbelville@cvcac.org
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- An Evening Without: Giving Voice to the Silenced. Vermont writers read from works that have been challenged, censored, or banned. Feat. David Budbill, Willem Lange, Katherine Paterson & others. Christ Episcopal Church, by donation, 7pm. www.acluvt.org
Art Opening. Reception for Ruth Coppersmith exhibit. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Hayes Room, 5:30-7pm. Info. 223-3338.
Colin McCaffrey & Pete Sutherland. Bagitos Cafe, 28 Main St, 6-8pm. Info. 229-9212.
Green Mtn Care Board Public Meeting. Discussing exchange benefits, rate review, hospital budgets, more. Dept. of Financial Regulation, 89 Main St., 3rd floor, 1-5pm. http://gmcboard.vermont.gov/
PEACHAM- NEK Fall Foliage Festival. Registration & crafts, Town Hall, 9am-3pm; book sale & exhibits; scenic bus tour, $3, 10:15am; lunch at school, $6, 11am-1:30pm; ghost walk, $4, 2pm; Spaghetti Supper, $10/$5, 5pm & 6:30pm, tickets at door. Info. 563-3113.
STOWE- Next to Normal. Town Hall Theatre, 8pm. See 10/3.
Yajet Maher. Maher performs in a style similar to Butah (Japanese form that focuses on the meditative mind/body state) and incorporates calligraphy. Helen Day Art Center, FREE, 6pm. Info. 253-8358.
WATERBURY- Waterbury Farmers Market. Rusty Parker Memorial Park, corner of Main & Park Streets, 3pm-7pm.
Lawn and Bale Sale. First of 3 days, raising funds for post-Irene renovations. Wesley United Methodist Church, starts 9am. 244-5529.
WATERBURY CENTER- Chicken Pie Supper. Waterbury Center Community Church, Rte 100, $10 adults/$5 kids, seatings at noon, 5pm & 6:30pm. RSVP 244-8955.
Friday, October 5
BARRE- Open Mic Comedy Night: Stroke Your Joke III. Comics try 7 minutes of new material in front of an audience. Espresso Bueno, donations welcome, sign up 7:30pm, show 8pm. Info. 793-3884.
BARNET- NEK Fall Foliage Festival. Pancake breakfast at Barnet Ctr vestry, 8am-noon; crafts, wagon rides, bus tour; lunch at McIndoes Church, 11:30am; coffee hour at West Barnet Church, 1-4pm; Ham Dinner, $10, starts 4pm, RSVP 633-2242. Info. 633-4397.
CALAIS- Fall Foliage Festival. Art exhibit at Kent Museum, open studios, winery tours and more. Flyers posted around Calais.
CHELSEA- Chelsea Farmers Market. Local produce, bread, eggs, crafts, more. Pumpkin Fest w/live fiddling (3pm) contra dancers (4pm) & scavenger hunt (5pm). North Common, 3-6pm. Info. 685-9987.
HARDWICK- Annual Fall Rummage Sale. Spons. by Women's Fellowship of the Church. United Church, South Main St., 1pm-5pm.
MONTPELIER- Fall Migration Bird Walk. Look for warblers, vireos, more. Beginners welcome, binoculars available. North Branch Nature Ctr, $10 adults/free for members & kids, 7:30-9am. 229-6206.
Jeff Parry. Bagitos Cafe, 28 Main St, 6pm-close. Info. 229-9212.
Matthew Odell Piano Recital. Special program feat. American masterworks by Samuel Barber and Elliott Carter, as well as works by Debussy. Bethany Church, $20 sugg. donation, 8pm. Info. 229-9000.
STOWE- 30th Annual Stowe Foliage Arts Festival. Over 185 artists & artisans, live entertainment, and VT Cheese, Beer & Sausage tent. Stowe Events Field, Week Hill Rd., $10/free for kids, 10am-5pm.
Sean Tyrell. Performance by one of Ireleand's finest singer/songwriters. Hosted by River Arts. Stowe Community Church, $15 sugg. donation, 7pm. Info. 888-1261.
Next to Normal. Town Hall Theatre, 8pm. See description 10/3.
Red Cross Blood Drive. All are encouraged to donate. Stowe Rescue, noon-5:30pm. 1-800-RED-CROSS.
WAITSFIELD- Vagina Monologues. You'll laugh, cry, rejoice & chant your way though this unforgettable journey of being a woman. Mature audiences. Valley Players Theater, $12, 7:30pm. 583-1674.
Baked Beads Columbus Day Weekend Sale. Clearance prices on jewelry & accessories. Portion of proceeds to benefit Irene recovery & participating schools. Rte 100 at Carroll Rd., 10am-5pm. 496-2440.
WATERBURY- Lawn and Bale Sale. Wesley United Methodist Church, starts 9am. See description 10/4.
WILLIAMSTOWN- Williamstown Farmers Market. At the Pump & Pantry, Main St., 3-6pm.
Saturday, October 6
BARRE- Fresh Grounded Faith Women's Conference. W/speakers Jennifer Rothschild & Stormie Omartian. Barre Aud., $44-$49 adv./$59 at door/group discounts, 9am-3:30pm. www.freshgroundedfaith.com
RUCKUS: A Cirque Spectacular. A stunning display of circus arts featuring trapezists, jugglers, contortionists, more. Barre Opera House, $25/$18 students/$12 youth/under 2 free, 3pm & 7pm. 476-8188.
Chicken Pie Dinner. First Church of Barre, Universalist, $10/$5 kids under 12, seatings at noon, 5pm & 6:15pm; takeout available at 12:45pm & 5:45pm. RSVP 479-0114 or 479-2382.
Fall Foliage Clearance Event. Technique demos/workshops throughout the day, door prizes, refreshments & extra 15% off everything. Real Good Toys Factory Outlet, 10 Quarry St., 9am-4pm. Info. 479-2217.
BROOKFIELD- All You Can Eat Breakfast. Pancakes, french toast, sausages, home fries, coffee, much more. Pond Village Church, Rte 65 & Ridge Rd., 7:30-11am. Info. 276-3376.
CALAIS- Fall Foliage Festival. Beggar's Breakfast 9am, Beggar's Lunch 11:30, both at Maple Corner CC; exhibit at Kent Museum; contra dance in Blue Barn 7:30pm; more. Flyers posted around Calais.
CHELSEA- Chicken Pie Supper. Homemade pies and dessert pies. Takeouts available. United Church of Chelsea, $10/$5 kids under 12, seatings 5pm & 6:15pm. RSVP 685-4429.
Free E-Waste, Textiles & Book Collection. Chelsea Recycling Depot, 72 Washington Tpke, 9am-1pm. 229-9383 x106 or www.cvswmd.org
DUXBURY- Wood Carving Demo & Sale. With Marvin of Marvin's Carvin's. Duxbury Country Store, 10am-4pm. Info. 244-7546.
EAST TOPSHAM- Rummage Sale. Benefits Topsham U.P. Church, Town Hall, 8:30am-3pm.
GROTON- NEK Fall Foliage Festival. Lumberjack breakfast at Methodist Church, 8-10am; McLure's Band at bandstand, 11am; parade 1:30pm; Chicken Pie Supper, $10/$5, seating 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, RSVP 584-3020; hymn sing at Methodist Church, 8pm.
Books and Beyond Sale. New & old books, VHS tapes & more, starting at 25 cents. Groton Free Public Library, 9am-3pm.
HARDWICK- Writer Janet Mason. The author and poet reads from and signs her memoir, Tea Leaves: A Memoir of Mothers and Daughters. Galaxy Bookshop, 11am. Info. 472-5533.
29th Annual Fall Foliage Craft Fair. Featuring jewelry, pottery, quilts, candles, handmade cards and much more, plus snacks & lunches available all day. Hardwick Elementary, 9am-5pm. Info. 472-5906.
Kiwanis Chicken BBQ. South Main St., across from school, starts 11:30am. Info. 472-5906.
Hardwick Historical Society Open House. At the restored train depot, Church St., 10am-3:30pm. Info. 472-5906.
Annual Fall Rummage Sale. United Church, 9am-2pm. See 10/5.
MONTPELIER- Capital City Farmers Market. Produce, cheese, meat, baked goods, more. Squash cooking demo by NECI, 10am-noon; music by Steve Spensley. Corner of State & Elm Streets, 9am-1pm.
Capital City Concerts: Colors of the Wind. Feat. works by Poulenc, Janacek, Mozart and Fairouz. Unitarian Church, $25/$10 students & reduced income, 7:30pm. Tix at Bear Pond or capitalcityconcerts.org
StoryWalk Festival. Eight StoryWalk books will be posted throughout the park, plus entertainment, refreshments & book signings. Authors will be at the shelter at noon. Hubbard Park, new shelter, 10am-3pm.
Irish Sessions, 2-5pm; J Parker Compton, 6pm-close. Bagitos Cafe, 28 Main St. Info. 229-9212.
Renaissance Faire. Enter the jousting tournament! Have your fortune read! Lords & ladies of all ages are invited for games, music, storytelling, crafts & more. Kellogg-Hubbard Library lawn, 10am-1pm.
The Life and Music of Olivier Messiaen. Pianist Matthew Odell shares music examples and anecdotes about Messiaen. Bethany Church, $20 sugg. donation, noon-2pm. Info. 229-9000.
Saw-whet Owl Banding at Snake Mountain. Join North Branch Nature Center staff on a trip to Addison County to view these seldom-seen birds up close. Free trip, call for carpooling details, 229-6206.
New Nile Orchestra. Their infectious rhythms will make you smile & inspire you to get up and dance. The Black Door, $5 cover, 9:30pm.
Middle Eastern Belly Dance Workshop. Multi-level workshop with Katia of Boston. Focus will be on veil. Contemporary Dance & Fitness, $75 full/$40 half class, 12:30-4:30pm. Pre-reg. at 563-2292.
Studio Show. Starring Katia of boston and her Origins Folkloric Dance Company. Contemporary Dance & Fitness, $10/free with workshop registration, seating 5:30pm, show 6-8pm. See above.
Local Hip-Hop Showcase. Featuring Young Thayer, Bar None the Best, Young Trey, Beeps Loupo and DJ BaySix. Ages 21+. Positive Pie, 22 State St., $3 cover, 10:30pm.
Health Care Battleground: How to Make Sure Real Health Care Reform Actually Happens in Vermont. Talk by Peter Sterling of Vermont Leads, potluck to follow. Grange Hall, Rte 12, 5:30pm.
NORTHFIELD- Bliss Benefit for Randy Porter. Offering a variety of salon services, 100% of proceeds benefit the Porter family. Call Bliss Salon Body Boutique for an appointment, 485-3500.
STOWE- 30th Annual Stowe Foliage Arts Festival. Stowe Events Field, Week Hill Rd., 10am-5pm. See description 10/5.
Next to Normal. Town Hall Theatre, 8pm. See description 10/3.
Chicken Pie Supper. With biscuits, slaw, potatoes, homemade pies and more. Stowe Community Church, Main St., seatings 5pm, 6pm & 7pm. Advance tickets suggested. Tix at the church, or call 253-7257.
Autumn in Vermont Art Show & Masquerade. Meet the featured artists & enjoy live music by Peter Mix. Come in costume as your fave artist or work! VT Fine Art Gallery, Mountain Rd., 5-7pm. 253-9653.
WAITSFIELD- Waitsfield Farmers' Market. 60+ vendors offering local produce, plants, meat, cheese, baked goods, prepared foods, much more, plus live music. Mad River Green, Rte 100, 9am-1pm.
Vagina Monologues. Valley Players Theater, 7:30pm. See 10/5.
Auditions: Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Children and adults invited to audition for this fun show. Show dates are Dec. 7-9 & 14-16. Valley Players Theater, 11am. Info. 583-1674.
Baked Beads Columbus Day Weekend Sale. Rte 100 at Carroll Rd., 10am-5pm. See description 10/5.
waterbury- Community Breakfast. Pancakes, french toast, eggs, sausage, coffee and much more. Waterbury Grange, $8/$4 kids 4-12, 8am-10:30am. Info. 244-1192.
Lawn and Bale Sale. Wesley United Methodist Church, starts 9am. See description 10/4.
Country Craft Bazaar. Holiday decor, baked goods, homemade chocolates, gift baskets and much more. Soup luncheon served 11am-2pm. Waterbury Congregational Church, No. Main St., 9am-3pm.
WILLIAMSTOWN- Fall Festival. Craft & bake sale, book sale, food, large silent auction & raffles, bouncy house, ambulance, fire dept. & much more. Williamstown Middle High School, 9am-3:30pm.
Sunday, October 7
BARRE- Voices for All Seasons Choir Concert. W/guest director Judith St. Aubin, former director of the National Children's Choir. Benefits CVCS. St. Monica's Church, by donation, 3pm.
Fall Foliage Clearance Event. Real Good Toys Factory Outlet, 10 Quarry St., 9am-noon. See description 10/6.
CALAIS- Art Closing. Reception for the closing of "Full Circle" group exhibit, with music and finger food. Kent Museum, 3-5pm.
Fall Foliage Festival. Art exhibit at Kent Museum, open studios, winery tours and more. Flyers posted around Calais.
DUXBURY- Wood Carving Demo & Sale. With Marvin of Marvin's Carvin's. Duxbury Country Store, 10am-4pm. Info. 244-7546.
MONTPELIER- Northeast Fiddlers Association Monthly Jam and Meet. Fiddlers and public are welcome. VFW, 792 Pioneer St., donations welcome, noon-5pm. Info. 728-5188.
Joel Meeks. Performing for Sunday brunch. Bagitos Cafe, 28 Main St, 11am-1pm. Info. 229-9212.
STOWE- Stowe Farmers Market. Local products from 35+ vendors, plus live music. Rte 108, across from Stoweflake, 10:30am-3pm.
30th Annual Stowe Foliage Arts Festival. Stowe Events Field, Week Hill Rd., 10am-5pm. See description 10/5.
TUNBRIDGE- Ghost Walk. Tunbridge Historical Soc. hosts annual program in which past residents talk about their lives. Village Cemetery, 1:30pm. Rain date: 10/14. Info. 889-5528.
WAITSFIELD- Vagina Monologues. Valley Players Theater, 7:30pm. See description 10/5.
Baked Beads Columbus Day Weekend Sale. Rte 100 at Carroll Rd., 10am-5pm. See description 10/5.
Auditions: Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Children and adults invited to audition for this fun show. Show dates are Dec. 7-9 & 14-16. Valley Players Theater, 11am. Info. 583-1674.
Monday, October 8
EAST TOPSHAM- Rummage Sale. Benefits Topsham U.P. Church, Town Hall, 10am-3pm.
PLAINFIELD- In Every Cell of Your Body- Vitamin D. Part of Health and Wellness community discussion series. With John Matthew, MD. The Health Center, 6:30pm. Info. 454-8336.
Tuesday, October 9
BARRE- John Hiatt & The Combo. Hiatt's career has spanned more than 30 years and earned him a spot in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Barre Opera House, $20-$48, 7:30pm. Info. 476-8188.
EAST TOPSHAM- Rummage Sale. Benefits Topsham U.P. Church, Town Hall, 10am-3pm.
HARDWICK- Writer Constance Hale. Sharing her new book, Vex, Hex, Smash, Smooch, a writing handbook that celebrates the infinite pizzazz of verbs. Galaxy Bookshop, 7pm. Info. 472-5533.
MONTPELIER- Creating Healthy Healing Connections. Center yourself and make contact with others, w/Lori Flower of Sattva Yoga. Hunger Mtn Coop, FREE, 6:30-7:30pm. Pre-reg. 223-8004 x202.
How to Talk so Kids Will Listen, and Listen so Kids Will Talk. First session of six-week parenting skills workshop. Childcare available. Family Center of Washington County, Sherwood Drive, $30/$50 per couple, 6-8pm. Pre-reg. 262-3292 x115.
Wednesday, October 10
BARRE- Barre Farmers Market. Local produce, baked goods, prepared foods, maple, live music, more. City Hall Park, 3-6:30pm.
Barack and Me: The Obama Years. Presentation by attorney M. Jerome Diamond. Part of Osher Lifelong Learning series, all are welcome. Aldrich Library, $5 for non-members, 1:30pm. Info 223-1763.
Open Mike. With host John Lackard. Gusto's, 28 Prospect St., no cover, 9pm. Info. 476-7919.
BRADFORD- One Regiment's Story in the Civil War: The 9th VT Regiment, 1862-1865. W/ historian Daniel Wickman. Congregational Vestry, 245 N. Main, FREE, potluck 6pm, program 7pm. 222-4423.
Book Discussion: Seven Deadly Sins Sampler. Delve into selections from the Great Books Foundation's new volume. A VT Humanities Council program. Bradford Public Library, 6:30pm. Info. 222-4536.
BROOKFIELD- Community Meeting with Peter Welch. Brookfield Community Partnership hosts this non-partisan opportunity for dialog with Congressman Welch. Refreshments served. Old Town Hall, 7pm.
EAST TOPSHAM- Rummage Sale. Benefits Topsham U.P. Church, Town Hall, 10am-3pm.
MARSHFIELD- Classic Film Night. Tom Blachly & Rick Winston, offer a brief introduction and optional post-film discussion. Jaquith Library, Old Schoolhouse Common, School St, 7pm. Info. 426-3581.
MONTPELIER- Community Cinema: As Goes Janesville. Documentary about the lives of laid-off workers & others amid closure of the town's GM plant. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, FREE, 7pm.
Harvest Aplenty. Preschool discovery program for kids age 3-5. North Branch Nature Center, $5 members/$8 non, 10-11:30am. 229-6206.
Central VT Put People First Candidate Forum. Share your stories & tell candidates we need healthcare for all, workers' rights, people's budget, healthy environment, more. Hosted by VT Human Rights Council, VT Workers' Ctr. Montpelier High School, 6-8pm. 861-4892.
Thursday, October 11
BARRE- Financial Education Workshop. With Joe Hicks from CVCAC. Barre Evangelical Free Church, 17 So. Main St., FREE, 6-8pm. Info/registration call 746-8493 or tbelville@cvcac.org
Public Forum re: Future of Vermont Granite Museum and Stone Arts School. All are invited. VT Granite Museum, Jones Bros. Way, 7-9:15pm. http://granitemuseum.org/
BERLIN- Childcare Provider Class. Learn how to get started as a home-based daycare. Hosted by UVM Extension & CYTTAP. CVMC, conf. room 3, FREE, 6-9pm. Pre-reg. at http://extension.psu.edu/cyttap
EAST TOPSHAM- Rummage Sale. Benefits Topsham U.P. Church, Town Hall, 10am-3pm.
MONTPELIER- Hamlet. The Bard's best known work wraps up LNT's 2012 season. Feat. original music & only 8 actors. Lost Nation Theater, $15 this preview only, 7pm. Info. 229-0492.
"Start the Conversation" Film and Workshop. Discussion about end of life care topics, hosted by CVHHH and Vermont Ethics Network. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 6-8pm. Info. 223-3338.
Counterpoint Chorus: American Hallel. Singing sacred & liturgical music of Michael Isaacson. Bethany Church, $20/$15 seniors, pre-concert lecture 6:45pm, concert 7:30pm. Tix at door. Info. 540-1784.
Presentation by VT Association for the Blind. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre St., 11am.
Free Flu Shot Clinic. Hosted by Central VT Home Health & Hospice. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre St., 2-4pm.
RANDOLPH- GED Testing. Writing at 3pm, math at 3:30pm, take only one; social studies, science & reading at 5:30pm, take 1 or 2. Randolph Learning Center, 12 South Main St. Pre-register 728-4492.
Red Cross Blood Drive. All are encouraged to donate. Randolph Union High School, 9am-2pm. 1-800-RED-CROSS.
STOWE- Polly Motley Dance Performance. Performing a version of "Aunt Rhodie," a repeatable score, w/variations, derived from chance operations on a ladder. Outdoors at Helen Day Art Center, 6pm.
WATERBURY- Waterbury Farmers Market. Rusty Parker Memorial Park, corner of Main & Park Streets, 3pm-7pm.
Friday, October 12
BARRE- Michael Martin Murphey & Jonathan Edwards. Two longtime performers blend bluegrass, folk, country, more. Part of Celebration Series. Barre Opera House, $10-$34, 8pm. 476-8188.
EAST TOPSHAM- Rummage Sale. Benefits Topsham U.P. Church, Town Hall, 10am-3pm.
MONTPELIER- Hamlet. The Bard's best known work wraps up LNT's 2012 season. Feat. original music & only 8 actors. Lost Nation Theater, $25-$30/$20-$25 students & seniors, 8pm. Info. 229-0492.
Spaghetti Dinner Benefit. Takeouts available. Proceeds to VSEA Retirees' Relief Fund. Unitarian Church, $10/$8 kids 4-12, starts 5pm (doors close 7pm). Info. 999-8082. Call 223-5247 for advance tix.
Halloween Costume DROP. Bring your gently used costumes for babies/kids/adults, masks, etc. for Saturday's SWAP. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, East Montpelier Rm, all day. mamasayszine@gmail.com
TallGrass GetDown. Bluegrass/jamgrass. Ages 21+. Positive Pie, 22 State St., $5 cover, 10:30pm.
ROCHESTER- Red Cross Blood Drive. All are encouraged to donate. Rochester Federated Church, noon-5pm. 1-800-RED-CROSS.
TUNBRIDGE- Craft Fair & Antique Show. Feat. artisans & antique dealers from 6 states, silent auction, food, more. Proceeds benefit restoration of historic churches. Tunbridge Fairgrounds, $10, 5:30-8pm.
WAITSFIELD- Vagina Monologues. Valley Players Theater, 7:30pm. See description 10/5.
WATERBURY- Chicken Pie Supper. Includes sides, beverages & dessert. Takeout available. Waterbury Congregational Church, 8 North Main St., $10/$5 kids 12 & under, 5-7pm. Info. 244-6606.
WILLIAMSTOWN- Williamstown Farmers Market. At the Pump & Pantry, Main St., 3-6pm.
Saturday, October 13
ADAMANT- Patti Casey & Tom MacKenzie. Part of Adamant Winter Music Series. Adamant Community Club, $10 advance/$15 at door, optional potluck 5:30pm, show 7pm. Advance tix at the Co-op.
BARRE- Barre Opera House Annual Gala: "A Black & White Evening." Great food, cash bar, dancing & silent auction. Barre Opera House, $65, 6pm. Info. 476-0292 or www.barreoperahouse.org.
SHS Alumni Social Gathering. All Spaulding alumni invited to gather at The Mutuo at 4pm for finger foods & socialization; before that, decorate the alumni float at noon (behind Aubuchon's), ride the float in the parade at 1pm, and attend the football game at 2pm.
Chicken Pie Dinner. Hosted by American Legion Auxiliary. American Legion Unit #10, $10, social hour 5:30pm, dinner 6pm, entertainment by Sierra for $5 cover. Get tickets at the post.
BETHEL- Octoberfest Dinner & Dance. Food by Black Forest Café, dance w/Faye Grearson. Benefits Bethel Historical Soc. Town Hall, dinner $15/lesson & dance $10/$17 for both, dinner served 5-6pm, lesson 7pm, dance 8-10:30pm. Tix at White River CU or 234-5064.
CABOT- Cabot Apple Pie Festival. Adult & junior pie contests, raffles, craft show, silent auction, pies & lunch for sale. Deadline to enter pie contest is 10:30am. Cabot School gym, 9am-3pm. Info. 563-3396.
EAST BETHEL- Chicken Pie Supper. Grange Hall, serving 5pm on. Followed by a 2-act comedy, Blazing Guns at Roaring Gulch, at 8:15pm.
EAST MONTPELIER- Chicken Pie Supper. Old Meeting House, 1620 Center Rd., $10 adults /$5 kids, seatings at noon, 5pm & 7pm. RSVP needed, call 223-6934.
EAST TOPSHAM- Bag Sale. Final day of rummage sale. Benefits Topsham U.P. Church, Town Hall, 8:30am-noon.
MIDDLESEX- Bus Tour of Middlesex to Montpelier Historic Sites. Tour led by David Newhall, hosted by Middlesex Historical Soc. Meet at Town Hall, $5 sugg. donation, tours 1pm & 3pm. RSVP 272-8074.
MONTPELIER- Capital City Farmers Market. Produce, meats, cheeses, plants, baked goods, more. NECI cooking demo, 10am-noon; music by Carol Hausner. Corner of State & Elm Streets, 9am-1pm.
Onion River 8K Trail Run. All ages & abilities welcome for this 8K race through the trails at North Branch Nature Center. NBNC, starts 9:30am. Info. 229-9409 or events@onionriver.com
Hamlet. Lost Nation Theater, $15 for matinee only, 2pm & 8pm. See descrip. 10/12.
Chicken Pie Supper. Takeouts available. Trinity United Methodist Church, 137 Main St., $10/$5 kids 10 & under, seatings 5pm & 6:30pm. Must RSVP, call 476-6403.
Into Great Silence. Screening of the 2005 film about the Grande Chartreuse monastery. Sponsored by the Dharma Film Series Group & MSAC. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre St., 7pm.
Halloween Costume SWAP. "Shop" for gently used costumes for babies, kids & adults, masks, and more. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, East Montpelier Room, 11am-1pm. Info. mamasayszine@gmail.com
RANDOLPH- Jake Armerding. A celebration of "organic music" & local agriculture, with a community potluck supper and performance by singer/songwriter/violinist Armerding. Chandler Music Hall, $16 advance/$19 day of, potluck 6pm, concert 7:30pm. Info. 728-6464.
First Responder Training re: Electric Drive Vehicles. Free workshop for all first responders and emergency personnel. At Vermont Tech. Info. www.greentrainings.vtc.edu
TUNBRIDGE- Craft Fair & Antique Show. Tunbridge Fairgrounds, $5, 10am-5pm. See description 10/12.
WAITSFIELD- Waitsfield Farmers' Market. 60+ vendors offering local produce, plants, meat, cheese, baked goods, prepared foods, much more, plus live music. Mad River Green, Rte 100, 9am-1pm.
Vagina Monologues. Valley Players Theater, 7:30pm. See 10/5.
WALDEN- Apple Tasting Extravaganza & Fruit Growing Workshop. Tour the farm and taste test nearly 100 varieties of apples. Free workshop at 2pm on Planting & Winterizing Your Fruit Trees. Walden Heights Nursery & Orchard, Rte 215, 11am-4pm. 563-3012.
Sunday, October 14
BARRE- Canadian Club Bazaar. With Chicken Pie lunch available for $8 (11am-2pm). Canadian Club, Rte 14, 10am-3pm. Tables still available, call 433-5589.
MONTPELIER- Hamlet. Lost Nation Theater, 7pm. See 10/12.
College Talk About Dance. For high school students considering dance in their upcoming academic program at a college or university. Contemporary Dance & Fitness, FREE, 3:30pm. Info. 229-4676.
NORTHFIELD- Northfield CROP Hunger Walk. Join the walk or sponsor a walker. Benefits local & international relief services. Plumley Armory, Norwich University, starts 2pm. Info. 485-9215.
PLAINFIELD- "Three Winter Hats" Knitting Class. Blinking Light Gallery, $10 + materials, 2:30-4:30pm. Call 454-1114 for materials list and to register.
RANDOLPH- Threadscapes. Unique quilts by Northfield fiber artist Pamela Druhen. Gifford Medical Ctr Gallery, through 12/5.
STOWE- Stowe Farmers Market. Local products from 35+ vendors, plus live music. Rte 108, across from Stoweflake, 10:30am-3pm.
TUNBRIDGE- Craft Fair & Antique Show. Tunbridge Fairgrounds, $5, 10am-3pm. See description 10/12.
WAITSFIELD- Vagina Monologues. Valley Players Theater, 7:30pm. See description 10/5.
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