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Ongoing Events
All calendar submissions should be sent to editor@vt-world.com or mailed to The WORLD, Attn: Calendar, 403 U.S. Route 302, Barre, Vt. 05641. The deadline is 5:00pm, Thursday preceding publication. The Ongoing section is for free/low cost community events, which should be verified monthly. We are no longer able to include ongoing classes.
Ongoing Events
BARRE- Story Hour. Aldrich Library children's room, Mondays & Tuesdays, 10:30am.
Grief Share. Support for anyone who has lost a loved one. Christian Alliance Church, Berlin St., Sundays thru 12/9, 6-7:30pm. 476-3221.
Central Vermont Business Builders. Community National Bank, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 8-9am. Info. 777-5419.
Weekly Storytime. Next Chapter Bookstore, 158 North Main St., Saturdays, 10:30am. Info. 476-3114.
Medicare & You: Free workshop for those new to Medicare, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 3-4:30pm. Medicare Part D Workshops: Get help during open enrollment, Mondays through 12/3, 3:30-4:30pm, register at 476-2671. Both at CVCOA, 59 N. Main St., Suite 200. 1-800-642-5119.
Overeaters Anonymous. Church of the Good Shepherd, Tuesdays 6pm-7pm. Info. 249-0414.
Greater Barre Democrats. Town & City residents welcome. Aldrich Public Library, last Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15pm. Info 476-4185.
Barre Tones Women’s A Capella Chorus. 2nd flr Alumni Hall, next to Barre Aud., Mondays, 6:30-9pm. www.barretonesvt.com or 223-2039.
Barre Camera Club. Bring your photos, slides or CDs for discussion and gentle critiquing. Community National Bank, 2nd Monday of the month, meet at side door promptly at 7pm. Info. 476-4342.
Play Group. St. Monica’s Church, lower level, Thursdays during school year, 9:30-11am.
Cub Scout Pack 717. Fun for boys in grades 1-5. Barre Congregational Church, den meetings Thursdays except last week of month when Friday, 6:30pm. Info. 476-8399.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 10. Meets at the post, first Thursday of each month (not Jan. or July), 6:30pm.
Vermont Modelers Club. Building & flying model airplanes year-round, visitors welcome. Info. 485-7144.
Community Breakfast. First Presbyterian Church, 78 Summer St., 3rd Sunday of month, FREE, 7:30-9am. 476-3966.
Lupus Support Group. 9 Jorgensen Ln., teen meeting 3rd Wednesdays at 6:30pm, adult meeting 4th Weds., 6:30pm. Info. 877-735-8787.
Grandparents Raising Their Children’s Children. Support group. First Presbyterian Church, 1st Weds of month, 10am-noon. 476-1480.
Friends of Aldrich Public Library. Aldrich Library, 2nd floor boardroom, 2nd Tuesday of month. Info. 476-7550.
Strong Living Exercise Program. Aldrich Library, Milne Comm. Room, Mondays & Thursdays at 8am. Info. 433-1654.
Circle of Parents. Confidential support group spons. by Prevent Child Abuse VT. Meets Tuesday eves. Info. 229-5724 or 1-800-children.
Al-Anon Spiritual Mtgs. Hedding United Methodist, Weds. 7pm.
Central VT Amateur Radio Club. Steak House, Barre-Montpelier Rd., 1st Wednesdays, 6:30pm. Info. 496-3566 or 496-2836.
Mothers of Preschoolers. Monthly get-togethers for crafts, refreshments, etc. Christian Alliance Church, 476-3221.
Alcoholics Anonymous. Meetings in Barre, daily; call 802-229-5100 for latest times & locations; www.aavt.org.
Alzheimer’s Support Group. Rowan Court Health & Rehab, 4th Weds. of month, 3-5pm. Info/RSVP at 476-4166.
Hedding United Methodist Activities & Meetings. 40 Washington Street, 476-8156. Choir, Thursdays 7pm; Free Community Supper, Fridays 5:30-6:30pm; Community Service & Food Shelf Hours: Weds & Thurs. 3-5pm. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), Wednesdays 5pm, call 371-8929.
Turning Point Recovery Center. 489 N. Main St. Safe & supportive place for individuals/families in or seeking substance abuse recovery. Providing Recovery Coaching and other support programs. Open Mon. - Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. noon – 5pm. Alcoholics Anonymous– Living Sober, Sundays, 8:30am; Making Recovery Easier, Tuesdays, 6pm; Wit's End family support group, Wednesdays, 6pm; Narcotics Anonymous– When Enough Is Enough, Sundays, 5:30pm & Thursdays, 6:30pm; Life Skills Group, Mondays, noon – 1:30pm (lunch provided). Info. or help: 479-7373.
Knights of Columbus. Pine Hill Road, Barre Town, meetings second Tuesday of every month, 7pm.
ReUse Stop. Barre Town recycling depot, Wilson Indust. Park; Tues/Sat, 8-3:30, for unwanted reusable items; guidelines/prices, 775-7722.
Green Mountain Spirit Chapter. National women bikers club. 2nd Wed. of month; info grnmtnspirit@hotmail.com.
BERLIN- Bereaved Parents Support Group. Meets 2nd Wednesdays, 6-8pm, 793-2376. Bereavement Support Group. Meets every other Wednesday, 9/5-12/12, 10-11:30am OR every other Monday 9/10-12/17, 6-8pm, 223-1878. All at CVHHH, 600 Granger Rd.
NAMI-VT Support Group. For families & friends of those living w/mental illness. CVMC, Room 3, 4th Mondays, 7pm. 800-639-6480.
Survivors of Suicide. Monthly support group. CVMC Board Room, third Thursdays, 5-6:30pm. 229-0591.
Cancer Support Group. With potluck. 3rd Wednesday of each month, 6pm. Info. 229-5931.
Living w/ Advanced or Metastatic Cancer: Lunch provided, 2nd Tuesday of each month, noon-1pm. Writing to Enrich Your Life: For anyone touched by cancer, 3rd Tuesday of each month, noon-1pm. Both held at CVMC Cancer Center resource room. Info. 225-5449.
Bariatric Support Group. For anyone who has had or is considering surgery. CVMC, conf. room 4, 2nd Mondays, 5-6:15pm. 371-4292.
Central Vermont Rotary Club. Visitors & potential members welcome. Steakhouse Restaurant, Mondays, 6:15pm. 229-0235.
Parkinsons Support Group. CVMC, conf. rm. #3, third Thursdays, 6:30-8pm. Info. 439-5554.
Celiac Support Group. CVMC, 2nd Wednesdays, 4:30pm. 598-9206.
Diabetes Support Program. CVMC, conf. rooms, first Thursday of month, 7-8pm, free. Info. 371-4152.
Civil Air Patrol. At the airport (blue hangar), Tuesdays, 6-8:30pm. Info at 229-5193.
Al-anon/Alateen. CVMC, rm. 3, Saturdays, 7pm . 866-972-5266.
Pregnancy & Newborn Loss Support Group. CVMC conference room #3, 4th Monday of month, 6:30-8:30pm. 371-4304 or -4376.
Partners for Prevention-Alcohol & Drug Abuse Coalition. CVH, 2nd Weds. of month, 11:30am-1:30pm. Info 479-4250.
“Man to Man” Prostate Cancer Support Group. CVMC conference room, 3rd Weds. of month, 6-8pm. Info. 872-6389 or 225-5449.
Look Good... Feel Better. Program for female cancer patients. CVMC, 4th Mon. of month, 5:30-7:30pm. Info. 496-2582.
Bible Information Class. Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church, Airport Rd., every Tues., 6:30pm.
Savvy Speakers Toastmasters Club. BC/BS conf. room, Industrial Ln., 1st & 3rd Tues., 5:30-7pm. 883-2313 or gplumb@pshift.com.
Birthing Center Open House. For parents, sibs, grandparents, etc. CVMC, 1st Wed. of month, 5:30-7pm. RSVP/Info. 371-4613.
Knee/Hip Replacement Orientation Class. CVMC, conf. room #3, free, 1st Thurs. of each month, 2-3pm. Info 371-4188.
Breastfeeding Support Group. CVMC Garden Path Birthing Center, 1st Monday of month, 5:30-7pm. Info. 371-4415.
Infant & Child Car Seat Inspections. Berlin Fire Station, free, first Friday of month, 12-4pm. Appointments required, 371-4198.
BRADFORD- Rockinghorse Circle of Support. For young women with or w/o kids, childcare & transportation available. Wednesdays, 1-2:30pm, Grace Methodist Church. Info 479-1086.
New Hope II Support Group. Grace United Methodist, every Mon., 7-9p.m. Info. at 1-800-564-2106.
BROOKFIELD- MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers. Moms of kids birth through kindergarten welcome. Meal & childcare provided. New Covenant Church, 2252 Ridge Rd., 3rd Fridays, 6pm. 276-3022.
Health-focused Group. Learn to cope w/ life’s passages. Weds, 7-8pm; Info 276-3142; Dr. Alice Kempe.
CABOT- Alcoholics Anonymous. Beginners meeting. Weds., 8pm. Call 802-229-5100 for info, www.aavt.org.
Preschool Story Time. Cabot Public Library, Fridays, 10am.
CALAIS- Men’s and Women’s Bible Study Groups. County Road, Wednesdays, 7pm. Info. 485-7577 or www.thefishermenministry.org.
CHELSEA- Story Time. Songs, stories & crafts for children birth to 5 years. Chelsea Public Library, Wednesdays, 1:15pm. 685-2188.
TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Nonprofit support grp. United Church of Chelsea, North Common, Wednesdays, 5:45pm. 685-2271/685-4429.
EAST BARRE- Story Hour. Ages 2-3 on Tuesdays, 10:15am; ages 3-5 10:45am; all ages Saturday, 12:30. Aldrich Library York Branch.
EAST MONTPELIER- Men’s Fellowship Grp. Crossroads Christian Church, 1st & 3rd Tues., 7pm. Breakfast, 2nd Sat., 8am. 476-9962.
GROTON- Beginner Spanish Class. Free class for adults & teens. Groton Public Library, Tuesdays 10/16-11/20, 6:30-7:30pm. 584-3386.
Stories and More (S.A.M.). Stories, crafts & more for kids age 4 & up. Groton Public Library, 2nd Saturdays, 10:30am.
HARDWICK- Caregiver Support Group. Agency on Aging, rear entrance Merchants Bank, 2nd Thurs of month. 229-0308 x306.
Celebrate Recovery Groups. Touch of Grace A/G Church, Rts. 15 & 16. Women, Tues. 7pm. Men, Weds. 7pm. Men & Women, Fri. 6pm. Info 472-8240/533-2245.
Peace and Justice Coalition. G.R.A.C.E. Arts bldg (old firehouse), Tues., 7 pm. Info. Robin 533-2296.
Nurturing Fathers Program. Light supper included. Thurs., 6-8:30pm. Registration/info 472-5229.
MARSHFIELD- Playgroup. Twinfield Preschool, Mondays, 11am-12:30pm (except when school not in session).
Jaquith Public Library Activities. Old Schoolhouse Common, 426-3581. Story & Play Group, Wednesdays starting 9/19, 10am. Book Group for Adults, stop by for copy of the book, 4th Mondays, 7pm.
Twin Valley Seniors. Mon, Wed, Fri., 11-2; meals $4 for ages 55 and older and Meals on Wheels, 426-3447 (vol. drivers needed). Walking Club, Weds. Old Schoolhouse Common. Info 426-3717.
MIDDLESEX- Food Shelf. United Methodist Church, Saturdays, 9-10:30am.
MONTPELIER- Families Anonymous. For families or friends of those who have issues with addiction, alcohol and/or mental illness.Bethany Church, 2nd floor youth room, Mondays, 7-8pm. 229-6219.
Hurricane Irene Support Group for Recovery Workers. Unitarian Church, every other Mon. (10/1, etc), 3:30pm. Info. 279-4670.
Shape-Note Singing. Singing from The Sacred Harp, no experience needed. Tulsi Tea, 34 Elm St., 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 6-8pm. 229-4008.
Freeride Montpelier Open Shop Nights. Need help w/a bike repair? Come to the volunteer-run community bike shop. 89 Barre St., Mon. & Weds. 5-7pm, Tues. 6-8pm, or by appt, donations. Info. 552-3521.
Women’s Book Club. New members welcome. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, East Montpelier rm, 2nd Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm. 223-8067.
Free Community Meals. Mondays: Unitarian Church, 11am-1pm; Tuesdays: Bethany Church, 11:30am-1pm; Wednesdays: Christ Church, 11am-12:30pm; Thursdays: Trinity Church, 11:30am-1pm; Fridays: St. Augustine Church, 11am-12:30pm. 2nd Saturdays: Trinity Church, 11:30am-1pm; Last Sundays, Bethany Church, 4:30-6:30pm.
Trinity Teen Night. United Methodist Church, 2nd and 3rd Fridays, 5-9pm. Volunteers needed to share talents & hobbies. Info 279-3695.
Toastmasters. Montpelier “Speakeasies” held at National Life, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, noon-1pm. Learn the arts of speaking, listening & thinking. No fee for guests. 229-7455 or tdensmore@sentinelinvestments.com
Grandparents Raising Their Children’s Children. Support group, childcare provided. Trinity Methodist Church, 137 Main St., 2nd Thursday of month, 6-8pm. Info. 476-1480.
Calico County Quilters. All skill levels welcome. Bethany Church, Red Room, 2nd Saturday of each month, 1-3pm (NOT Oct. or May).
Community Meeting. Share stories & concerns about independent living & community issues, access to health care, etc. VT Center for Independent Living, 3rd Thursdays, 1-3pm. Info. 229-0501.
Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA). Bethany Church basement, Tuesdays, 6:30pm. Info. 229-9036.
Brain Injury Support Group. All brain injury survivors, caregivers & adult family members welcome to attend. Disability Rights VT, 141 Main St., first Monday of month, 5:30-7:30pm. 1-800-834-7890 x106.
Kellogg-Hubbard Library Activities. 135 Main St., 223-3338. Story Time, Tues/Weds/Fri, 10:30am. YA Nights: games, movies & more for teens & tweens, 3rd Fridays, 6-9pm. Craftacular, 1st Tues.; Gaming, 2nd Tues.; Lego Club, 3rd Tues.; Teen Advisory Group, 4th Tues; all Tuesdays at 3:30pm. Youth Chess Club, Weds, 5:30-7pm. Lunch in a Foreign Language, Mon: Hebrew; Tues: Italian; Weds: Spanish; Thurs: French; Friday: German.
CHADD ADHD Parent Support Group. Childcare not available, please make plans for your child. Woodbury College, second Tuesday of month, 5:30-7:30pm. Info. 498-5928.
Overeaters Anonymous. Bethany Church, Fridays at noon. 223-3079.
Good Beginnings of Central VT. 174 River St., 595-7953. Mama's Circle, Thursdays, 10am-noon; Volunteer Meetings, 2nd Wednesdays, 10:30am; Babywearing Group, 2nd Thursdays, 10:30am-noon;
Bible Study. Christian Alliance Church, Weds., 7pm. 476-3221.
Alcoholics Anonymous. Meetings in Montpelier, daily. Call 802-229-5100 for latest times & locations, www.aavt.org.
Al-Anon. Trinity Methodist Church, Main St., Sun., 6:15-7:30pm. Info. 1-866-972-5266.
Central Vermont Support Group. Meeting at Another Way, 125 Barre St., Tuesdays 6-7:30pm. Info. 479-5485.
Community Kitchen. Unitarian Universalist, 2nd & 4th Sun., 4:30-6pm. Info. Richard Sheir, 223-4799.
SL AA. 12-step recovery group for sex/relationship problems. Bethany Church, Wed., 5pm. Info. 802-249-6825.
Survivors of Incest Anonymous. Bethany Church parlor, 115 Main St., Mondays, 5pm, Info 229-9036/454-7822.
Brain Injury Support Group. Unitarian Church, first & third Thurs. of month, 1:30-2:30pm. Info. call toll free 1-877-985-8440.
La Leche League. Breastfeeding info & support. Unitarian Church, 3rd Tuesday, 10am. Info 454-1569.
Playgroups: Baby Play, Thursdays, 9:30-11am at St. Augustine’s Church, lower level. Dads & Kids Playgroup, Thursdays, 6-7:30pm and Playgroup, Saturdays, 9:30-11am, both at Family Center of Washington County. All held during school year only.
Kindred Connections Peer to Peer Cancer Support for Patients and Caregivers. Info 1-800-652-5064 email info@vcsn.net
Christian Meditation. Christ Church, Mondays, 12-1pm.
MORETOWN- Youth Group. Ages 13-18 welcome. Pastor’s House, Community of the Crucified One, Rte 100, Mondays 7-9pm. 496-5912.
Playgroup. For kids birth to age 6 and their caregivers. Moretown Elementary, Mondays, 9:30-11am (except when school not in session).
MORRISVILLE- Overeaters Anonymous. First Congregational Church, 85 Upper Main St., Fridays at noon. Info. 888-2356.
Alcoholics Anonymous. Daily meetings, call 229-5100 for latest times & locations; www.aavt.org.
NORTHFIELD- Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program. For ages 12-18. Readiness & Regional Technology Center, Norwich campus, Tuesdays, 6-8:30pm. Info. capitalcomposite@yahoo.com
Hurricane Irene Support Group. Refreshments provided. 168 Wall St., every Wednesday, 6pm. Info. 279-8246.
Clogging & Irish Step Lessons. W/Green Mountain Cloggers, ages 8-78, donations. Sundays 5-8pm. 522-2935.
Northfield Chess Club. Casual games & speed chess. Northfield Senior Center, $1, Tuesdays, 7pm. Info. 764-5880.
Alcoholics Anonymous. Meetings M-W-Th. Call 802-229-5100 for details; www.aavt.org.
Playgroup. United Church of Northfield, Wednesdays, 9:30-11am. Held only when school is in session. Info. 262-3292 x113.
PLAINFIELD- Cutler Memorial Library Activities: 454-8504. Classic Book Club: 1st Mondays, 6pm; Plainfield Book Club: 3rd Mondays, 6:30pm.
Beaders Group. All levels welcome, bring your projects. The Bead Hive, Saturdays, 11am-2pm. Info. 454-1615.
Diabetes Discussion & Support Group. Everyone welcome. The Health Center conf. room, 3rd Thursdays, 1:30pm. Info. 322-6600.
Alcoholics Anonymous. Call 229-5100 for times/info, www.aavt,org.
RANDOLPH- Healthier Living Workshops. For people with chronic conditions and their caregivers. Gifford Medical Center, Mondays through 11/19, 10am-12:30pm. Pre-register 728-7100 x6.
Caregiver Support Group. Open to anyone caring for a loved one. Gifford Medical Center, second Tuesdays, 11am-noon.
New Business Forum. Vermont Tech Enterprise Center, 1540 VT Rte 66, 2nd Wednesdays, 11:30am-1pm. 728-9101.
Yoga Classes. All ages & levels, donations benefit Safeline. VTC Campus Center, last Sunday of month, 2-3:30pm.
Lift for Life Exercises, Tues-Fri, 8:30am; Cribbage 9:30am & Mahjongg 10am on Tuesdays; Art History Video Series 12:45pm & Bridge Club 2pm Wednesdays; Foot Clinics, 1st & 2nd Weds, 10am-noon, call to sign up. All at Randolph Senior Ctr, Hale St. 728-9324.
Quit in Person Group. Free tobacco cessation program Gifford Conference Ctr., Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm. Info. 728-2118.
Cancer Support Group. For survivors, sufferers & family. Gifford Conference Ctr, 2nd Tuesdays, 9:30-11am. 728-2270.
Al-Anon/Alateen. Gifford Hospital, Weds, 7pm and Sundays, 11am.
Storytime. Kimball Library, Wed., 11am, ages 2-5; Toddlertime, Fri., 10:30am; Gathering for hand work, 2nd & 4th Mon., 6pm.
ROXBURY- Alcoholics Anonymous. Call 802-229-5100 for times & locations; www.aavt.org.
STOWE- Alcoholics Anonymous. Call 802-229-5100 for times & locations; www.aavt.org.
Green Mountain Dog Club Mtg. All dog lovers welcome. Commodore’s Inn, 4th Thursdays. Info. 479-9843 or greenmountaindogclub.org
WAITSFIELD- Community Acupuncture Night. Free assessment & treatment, donations welcome. Three Moons Wellness, 859 Old County Rd., 2nd fl., last Weds., of month, 4-7pm. RSVP 272-3690.
Alcoholics Anonymous. Call 229-5100 for times & locations, or www.aavt.org.
WARREN- Infant, Toddler & Preschool Story Hour. Warren Public Library, Wednesdays, 10am. Info. 496-3913.
WASHINGTON- Central VT ATV Club. Washington Fire Station, 3rd Thurs, 6:30pm.
Summer Storytime. Calef Memorial Library, Mondays, 11am.
WATERBURY- Storytimes. Toddlers n Twos, Mondays, 10am; Baby Lap Time, Wednesdays, 10am; Preschool, Fridays, 10am. Waterbury Public Library. Info. 244-7036.
Grandparents Raising their Children’s Children. Support group, childcare provided. Wesley Methodist Church, Main St., 3rd Tuesday of month, 6-8pm. Info. 476-1480.
Afternoon Knitters. Bring your latest project, crocheters welcome, too. Waterbury Public Library, Wednesdays, 1-2pm. Info. 244-7036.
Support Group for women who have experienced partner abuse. Info at 1-877-543-3498.
Playgroups: Open Gym, Mon-Tues-Fri, 11:05-11:35am; Story Time, Tues, 10-11am; Music & Movement Playgroup, Weds, 10-11:30am; Art & Exploration Playgroup, Thurs., 9:30-11:30am. Thatcher Brook Primary School Children’s Room, during school year only.
Al-Anon. Congregational Church, Mondays 7pm, Fridays 8pm; Info. 1-866-972-5266.
WATERBURY CENTER- Alcoholics Anonymous. Call 229-5100 for times & locations, www.aavt.org.
Bible Study Group. Bring your bible, coffee provided, all welcome. Waterbury Center Grange, Sundays, 5-6pm. Info. 498-4565.
WEBSTERVILLE- Fire District #3, Prudential Committee. Monthly meeting, 105 Main St., 2nd Tuesdays, 7pm.
WILLIAMSTOWN- Knitting Goup. All handwork welcome, come for creativity & community. Ainsworth Library, Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm.
Bible Study. Christian Alliance Church, Sun., 6pm. Info. 476-3221.
Grandparents Raising their Children’s Children. Support grp, childcare provided. 1st Wed. of month. 6-8pm. 802-476-1480, x377.
Alcoholics Anonymous. Call 802-229-5100 for times & locations, or www.aavt.org.
WOODBURY- Knitting Group. All hand work welcome. Library, 1st & 3rd Wed., 6:30-8pm.
Grandparents Raising their Children’s Children. Support group, childcare provided. Woodbury Community Room, 4th Monday of each month, 6-8pm. Info., call Evelyn at 476-1480.
WORCESTER- Knitting Night. The Wool Shed, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30
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