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Calendar of Events
Wednesday, December 5
BARRE- Senior Day: Parlor Music. The Peace and Pardon singers perform turn-of-the-century songs & holiday selections. All are welcome, efreshments will served. Aldrich Public Library, 1:30pm.
Advance Directives Film and Workshop. Join CVHHH staff for the film "Start the Conversation," followed by a workshop on preparing Advanced Directives (living wills). Aldrich Library, 5:30-7:30pm.
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.
Herbal Class: Immunity Tincture and Cold Care Capsules. Led by Sage Zelkowitz. Jaquith Public Library, $1-$10 sliding scale materials fee, 3-5pm. Info. 426-3481.
MONTPELIER- Diplomatic Challenges We Face. Presentation by veteran diplomat George Jaeger. Part of VHC's First Wednesdays series. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, FREE, 7pm. Info. 223-3338.
On the Waterfront. Screening hosted by film impresario Rick Winston. Part of Osher Lifelong Learning series. Savoy Theater, 26 Main St., $5 non-members, 10am. Info. 223-1763.
It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Five actors and one sound effects wizard bring Capra's classic to life. Lost Nation Theater, $10 advance/$15 door/kids under 11 free w/paying adult, 7pm. 229-0492.
Blues with The Usual Suspects. Bagitos Café, 28 Main St., 6-8pm. Info. 229-9212.
Five Common Barriers to Healing. Alicia Feltus, nutritionist at Cedar Wood Natural Health Ctr, discusses Nutrition Response Testing. Hunger Mtn Coop, FREE, 5:30-6:30pm. Pre-reg. 223-8000 x202.
Thursday, December 6
BARRE- 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.
BERLIN- Improving Energy Efficiency in Municipal Buildings. Forum held by Efficiency Vermont. Central VT Chamber of Commerce, 33 Stewart Rd., 6:30-9pm.
CALAIS- Jay Ekis. Performing at The Whammy Bar at the Maple Corner Café, 31 W. County Rd., 6:30-8:30pm. Info. 229-4329.
MONTPELIER- It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Lost Nation Theater, 7pm. See description 12/5.
Godspell. MHS presents the humorous & heartwarming musical, which details the building of a community around Jesus. Montpelier High School auditorium, $10/$5 students, 7:30pm. Tix at the door.
Colin McCaffrey & Justin Levinson. Bagitos Café, 28 Main St., 6-8pm. Info. 229-9212.
Working Lands Enterprise Fund Info. Session for Applicants. Learn about funding opportunities, tips for applying. Agency of Agriculture, 116 State St., 2nd floor conf. room, 4:30-6pm. 585-9072.
Green Mtn Care Board Public Meeting. Info. on Mass. health care reform, update on Unified Health Care Budget, more. Dept. of Financial Regulation, 89 Main St., 3rd fl., 1-5pm. http://gmcboard.vermont.gov/
RANDOLPH- Eat It, Beat It and Prevent It: Food as Medicine. Author and chef Wendell Fowler discusses what's in the foods we love. Gifford Conference Center, FREE, 6-8pm. RSVP 728-7100 x6.
Friday, December 7
BARRE- Vermont Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops. With the VSO Chorus and conductor Robert DeCormier. Barre Opera House, 7:30pm. Info. 476-8188 or www.vso.org.
BERLIN- Ag Finance Hour. Meet with a farm business management specialist to work on financial planning for your farm. UVM Extension office, 617 Comstock Rd., $15. Call 223-2389 for an appointment.
MONTPELIER- Art Walk. Montpelier galleries and other businesses host a variety of exhibits, receptions, and specials. Downtown locations, 4-8pm.
Reiki Clinic. Half hour sessions. Montpelier Senior Activity Ctr, 58 Barre St., $15, 1-5pm. Call 522-0045 for appointment or information.
MSAC Holiday Bazaar. Baked goods, arts & crafts, CDs by pianist Ron Merkin. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre St., 4-7pm.
Book Signing: Images of America: Williamstown. With author Doreen Chambers. VT History Museum, 109 State St., 3:30-5:30pm.
Illumination Night. All are invited for the annual lighting of the tree, luminarias, hot drinks & cookies, and music to recognize all winter holidays. Vermont College of Fine Arts, College Hall, 5:30-7pm.
Godspell. Montpelier High School auditorium, 7:30pm. See 12/6.
The Neptunes. Bagitos Café, 28 Main St., 6pm-close. 229-9212.
Indoor Garden Workshop: Salad Greens. All you need is a cupboard and a windowsill. With Peter Burke. Hunger Mountain Coop, $10 members/$12 non, 6-7pm. Pre-register 223-8000 x202.
Vermont's New Economy Conference. Speakers & sessions address models for economic vitality. VT College of Fine Arts chapel, $25, 9am-4pm, registration 8am or www.global-community.org/neweconomy.
NORTHFIELD- WNUB Open House. Stop by the station for food & fun, or listen to special broadcast celebrating 45th anniversary. WNUB, Norwich Univ. Communications bldg, 1-5pm. 485-2437.
PLAINFIELD- The Saturn People's Sound Collective. 19-person band directed by Brian Boyes. Goddard College, Haybarn Theatre, advance tix $15, doors 7pm, show 8pm. www.goddard.edu/saturn
WAITSFIELD- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Valley Players Theater, $10 adults/$8 kids 12 & under, 6pm. Info. 583-1674.
Saturday, December 8
ADAMANT- Ira Friedman Jazz Quartet. With Rob Morse, Keith Gibbs and Paul Reynolds. Adamant Community Club, $10 in advance (at Coop)/$15 at door, optional potluck 5:30pm, show 7pm.
BARRE- Soup Festival and Silent Auction. Benefits Deaf Vermonters Advocacy Services. Old Labor Hall, 46 Granite St., $10 adults/$5 kids, 11:30am-1:30pm.
BRADFORD- Sandy Victims Benefit Spaghetti Supper. Handicapped accessible, all proceeds benefit storm victims. Masonic Lodge, 1958 Waits River Rd., by donation, 5:30-7:30pm. 222-4014.
CRAFTSBURY- Laslo Cameo. Randy Bulpin & Leslie Campos perform on fiddle, guitar and dobro. The Music Box, 7:30pm. 586-7533.
HARDWICK- Hillside Rounders. Brothers Rich and Mike Sicely have made music together since they could get their hands around a guitar. Positive Pie, 87 So. Main St., 9:30pm.
MARSHFIELD- Marshfield School of Weaving Holiday Studio Sale. Textiles, pottery, baskets, blacksmithing & more, all handmade by local artists. 589 Eaton Cemetery Rd., 10am-3pm. 426-3733.
MONTPELIER- Afinque. Classic Salsa/Salsa Dura cover band from Burlington. Ages 21+. Positive Pie, 22 State St., $5, 10:30pm.
MSAC Holiday Bazaar. MSAC, 58 Barre St., 9am-4pm. See 12/7.
Katie Trautz and the New Foundry. Original folk and old-time with a unique contemporary inflection. The Black Door, 9:30pm.
Shouts & Cradle Songs: A Christmas Celebration. Performance by Counterpoint Chorus. Christ Episcopal Church, $20/$15 seniors/$5 students & financially challenged, 7:30pm. Info. 802-540-1784.
Godspell. Montpelier H. S. auditorium, 2pm & 7:30pm. See 12/6.
Irish Sessions, 2-5pm; Iris Downey, 6-8pm. Both at Bagitos Café, 28 Main St. Info. 229-9212.
Open House. Free chair massage & Shiatsu treatments. 56 East State St., 2nd floor, 10am-2pm. Info. 522-0374, sarah@greenheartvt.com.
ST. JOHNSBURY- Benefit Concert. An evening of wonderful music, refreshments & silent auction, benefits music scholarships. South Congregational Church, Main St., $15, 7:30pm. Info. 232-1033.
WAITSFIELD- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Valley Players Theater, $10 adults/$8 kids 12 & under, 6pm. Info. 583-1674.
International Boutique. Rugs, jewelry, clothes, toys & much more. All profits support projects for women and kids in VT and around the world. Masonic Lodge, Route 100, 10am-8pm. Info. 496-5500.
WARREN- The King and the Thrush. Hosted by Warren Public Library, Jennings and Ponder offer this tale suitable for all ages. Light refreshments. Warren Town Hall, FREE, 1pm. RSVP 496-3913.
WATERBURY- Waterbury Farmers Market. Thatcher Brook Primary School, Stowe St., 10am-2pm.
Season of Lights Story & Craft Time. Stories about Christmas, Hanukkah & Kwanzaa, make a craft to take home. for kids in grades K-4. Waterbury Public Library, FREE, 10am. Register 244-7036.
Waterbury Community Band Pops Concert. Performing seasonal favorites. All are welcome, donations benefit the food shelf. Waterbury Congregational Church, 3:30pm.
WILLIAMSTOWN- Annual Christmas Craft Fair. Variety of crafts, raffles, Santa Claus 10am-noon. Benefits W'town Endowment Scholarship Fund. Williamstown Middle High School, 9am-3:30pm.
Christmas Tea Luncheon. Williamstown Masonic Lodge, across from elementary school, $10, 1pm. RSVP to 433-5453 or 479-9664.
Sunday, December 9
BARRE- Northeast Fiddlers Association Monthly Jam and Meet. Fiddlers and public welcome. Canadian Club, Rte 14, donations accepted, noon-5pm.
BROOKFIELD- Brookfield Community Singers Christmas Concert. Directed by Kathy Rotondi, w/accompanist Michael Poczobut & flutist Julie Atwood. Pond Village Church, 3pm. Snow date: 12/16.
MIDDLESEX- Bob and the Trubadors. Bob Murray, Jeremiah McLane and Jim Goss perform music inspired by archetypal dreamwork. Red Hen Café, 2-4pm.
MONTPELIER- Montpelier Antiques Market. Furniture, art, ephemera, postcards, books, more. Elks Country Club, $5 early buying at 7:30am/$2 regular admission 9am, 7:30am-1:30pm. 751-6138.
Young Adventurers Club Family Walk. Easy 1-2 mi. walk through Hubbard Park & Montpelier. YAC is a Green Mtn Club group for families with young children. Call 229-0933 for mtg time & place.
Auditions: Ransom. Adults and youth age 10+ invited to audition for this musical inspired by letters from a VT Civil War soldier. Show runs 4/25-5/12. Lost Nation Theater, by appointment. Info. 229-0492.
Poor Howard. Performing for Sunday brunch. Bagitos Café, 28 Main St., 11am-1pm. Info. 229-9212.
42nd Annual Community Carol Sing. All are welcome, donations benefit food shelf. Christ Episcopal Church, 6:30pm.
PLAINFIELD- Blooming in Winter: Flower as Metaphor. Poets Francette Cerulli & Sherry Olsen read from their poems and explore the use of flower as metaphor. Cutler Memorial Library, 3-4:30pm.
TUNBRIDGE- "Gospel of Grease" Workshop. Learn about using waste veggie oil as a cleaner fuel in diesel-powered vehicles. TGC GreaseShop, 49 Clarksville Rd., FREE, 2-4pm. Info. 431-3433.
WAITSFIELD- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Valley Players Theater, $10 adults/$8 kids 12 & under, 2pm. Info. 583-1674.
Mad River Chorale: An Evergreen Holiday. Traditional songs of the season. Waitsfield United Church, $15 adults/$10 ages 12-21/free for 11 & under, $1 off for nonperish. food item, 7:30pm. 496-4781.
International Boutique. Masonic Lodge, 10am-6pm. See 12/8.
WARREN- Mad River Chorale: An Evergreen Holiday. Warren United Church, 4pm. See description under Waitsfield.
Monday, December 10
MONTPELIER- Crazy Sexy Cancer. Screening of the documentary about a young woman looking for a cure and finding her life. Hunger Mtn Coop, $3 mbrs/$5 non, 5:30-7:30pm. Pre-reg. 223-8000 x202.
WAITSFIELD- International Boutique. Masonic Lodge, Rte 100, 10am-6pm. See description 12/8.
Tuesday, December 11
BARRE- Waterbury Community Band Pops Concert. Performing seasonal favorites. All are welcome. Barre Baptist Church, free will offerings, 7pm.
BERLIN- VT Horse-Assisted Therapy Fundraising Dinner. Portion of dinner receipts donated when you tell your server you are supporting VHAT. The Wayside Restaurant, 5-8pm. Info. 223-4828.
MONTPELIER- Open Mic. Bagitos Café, 28 Main St., 6-8pm. Info. 229-9212.
Winter Wellness: Herbal Care for Colds & Flu. Use plants to support immune health. With Rebecca Dalgin, clinical herbalist. Hunger Mtn Coop, $10 mbrs/$12 non, 5pm-7pm. Pre-reg. 223-8000 x202.
TUNBRIDGE- Surviving the Holidays Divorce Care. Tunbridge Church Parish House, 3 Potash Hill Rd., 6:30-8:30pm. 717-903-4663.
WAITSFIELD- International Boutique. Masonic Lodge, Rte 100, 10am-6pm. See description 12/8.
Wednesday, December 12
BARRE- Free Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Vaccination Clinic. Unvaccinated adults w/out health insurance or access to care encouraged to attend. VT Dept. of Health, 5 Perry St., Ste 250, 8am-4:30pm.
MARSHFIELD- Song Circle Community Sing-along. Come sing along with song circle leaders Rich & Laura Atkinson. No experience necessary, song books provided. Jaquith Public Library, 6:45pm.
MONTPELIER- East of Eden. Screening hosted by film impresario Rick Winston. Part of Osher Lifelong Learning series. Savoy Theater, 26 Main St., $5 non-members, 10am. Info. 223-1763.
Blues with The Usual Suspects. Bagitos Café, 28 Main St., 6-8pm. Info. 229-9212.
Community Cinema: Beauty is Embarrassing. Screening of the documentary about artist Wayne White. Sponsored by VPT, followed by panel discussion. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 7pm.
WAITSFIELD- International Boutique. Masonic Lodge, Rte 100, 10am-6pm. See description 12/8.
Thursday, December 13
BARRE- Granite City Grocery Public Listening Session. Learn about plans to establish a downtown grocery store, share your thoughts. First Presbyterian Church, 78 Summer St., 6:30pm. Info. 279-7518.
MONTPELIER- Holiday Open House. Refreshments served. Vermont Center for Independent Living, 11 East State St., 4-6pm. RSVP to 224-1819 by 12/6.
Theo Exploration & Tiger Swami. Bagitos Café, 28 Main St., 6-8pm. Info. 229-9212.
5th Annual Holiday Sale. Decorations, clothes, toys, jewelry household items & more. Over 25 tables on two levels of the church. Trinity Community Thrift Store, 137 Main St., 4pm-7pm. Info. 229-9155.
Green Mtn Care Board Public Meeting. Discussion of volume-driven hospital model & payment reform, rate review, more. Dept. of Financial Regulation, 89 Main St., 3rd fl., 1-5pm. http://gmcboard.vermont.gov/
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 Ctr, 12 South Main St. Pre-register 728-4492.
WAITSFIELD- International Boutique. Masonic Lodge, Rte 100, 10am-6pm. See description 12/8.
WARREN- Counterpoint & VSO Brass Quintet. The perfect mix of brass and voices to ring in the season. Warren United Church, 7:30pm. Info. at www.vso.org.
Friday, December 14
BARRE- Open Mic Comedy Night: Stroke Your Joke V. Comics try 7 minutes of live material in front of an audience. Espresso Bueno, FREE/donations welcome, sign up 7:30pm, show 8pm. 793-3884.
MONTPELIER- Annual Cheap Art Christmas Sale. Featuring work by more than a dozen local artists. Christ Church, 64 State St., 4-7pm. Info. 223-0352 or baleber@gmail.com.
Bad Mr. Frosty presents: Girls Gone Folking Wild. Bagitos Café, 28 Main St., 6pm-close. Info. 229-9212.
Dave Keller. Keller will share some tunes as he preps to record his next CD in Memphis. Buch Spieler, Langdon St., 7-10pm. 229-0449.
5th Annual Holiday Sale. Trinity Community Thrift Store, 137 Main St., 9am-4pm. See description 12/13.
WAITSFIELD- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Valley Players Theater, $10 adults/$8 kids 12 & under, 6pm. Info. 583-1674.
International Boutique. Masonic Lodge, 10am-6pm. See 12/8.
Saturday, December 15
BARRE- The Green Mountain Nutcracker. Moving Light Dance Company's perennial holiday favorite puts a "close to home" spin on the classic ballet. Barre Opera House, $24/$12, 6pm. Info. 476-8188.
HARDWICK- Fresh Greenes. Father-daughter duo offer a repertoire that blends many genres. Positive Pie, 87 So. Main St., 9:30pm.
MAPLE CORNER- Holiday Craft Fair. Holiday gifts made by local artists. Maple Corner Community Center, 9:30am-4pm.
MARSHFIELD- Marshfield School of Weaving Holiday Studio Sale. Textiles, pottery, baskets, blacksmithing & more, all handmade by local artists. 589 Eaton Cemetery Rd., 10am-3pm. 426-3733.
MONTPELIER- Winter Farmers Market. Produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and more. Live music this week by Jairo Sequeira. VT College of Fine Arts gym, 10am-2pm.
MadMan 3. Electro-reggae music. Get ready to dance. Ages 21+. Positive Pie, 22 State St., $5, 10:30pm.
Holiday Open House: Bird is the Word. Tours of the Critter Room, crafts for kids, special bird activities, free refreshments and more. North Branch Nature Center, FREE, 9am-noon. Info. 229-6206.
52nd Plainfield Christmas Bird Count. We'll scour the greater Montpelier area for every bird we can find. Potluck at the end to share results. North Branch Nature Center, FREE, 7:15am-5pm. 229-6206.
Annual Cheap Art Christmas Sale. Christ Church, 64 State St., 10am-4pm. See description 12/14.
Holiday Toy Drop & Swap. Reinvigorate your child's playtime without spending money. Bring your gently used toys & books and swap for others. Kellogg-Hubbard Library Hayes Room, 10:30am-1:30pm.
Irish Sessions, 2-5pm; Miriam Bernardo, 8pm-close. Both at Bagitos Café, 28 Main St., 6-8pm. Info. 229-9212.
5th Annual Holiday Sale. Trinity Community Thrift Store, 137 Main St., 9am-4pm. See description 12/13.
WAITSFIELD- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Valley Players Theater, $10 adults/$8 kids 12 & under, 6pm. Info. 583-1674.
International Boutique. Masonic Lodge, 10am-8pm. See 12/8.
WARREN- Holiday Book Sale. All kinds of gently used books available at bargain prices, can be wrapped at no additional cost. Warren Public Library, 10am-1pm.
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.
WILLIAMSTOWN- Book Signing Event. Get your autographed copy of Doreen Chambers' Williamstown, part of the Images of America series. Ainsworth Public Library, 10am-noon.
Sunday, December 16
BARRE- The Green Mountain Nutcracker. Barre Opera House, 2pm. See description 12/15.
MONTPELIER- Will Eberle Jazz Piano. Performing for Sunday brunch. Bagitos Café, 28 Main St., 11am-1pm. Info. 229-9212.
A Christmas Carol. Willem Lange reads from Charles Dickens' classic holiday story. All are welcome, donations benefit the soup kitchen. Christ Church, State St., 4pm.
PEACHAM- Walk with Green Mountain Club. Moderate 6.3 mile road walk. Bring lunch. Meet at Montpelier High School. Call 223-3550 for meeting time.
WAITSFIELD- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Valley Players Theater, $10 adults/$8 kids 12 & under, 2pm. Info. 583-1674.
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