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Calendar of Events
(by Week of November 12, 2008 - November 12, 2008)
Wednesday, November 12
BARRE- Growing With Your Baby. Get help w/ feeding, safety, sleeping & more. Workshop spons. by Family Center, childcare avail. Barre Presbyterian Church, FREE, 6-8pm. Pre-reg. 262-3292 x115.
HomeOwnership Orientation. Get an overview of services offered at NeighborWorks HomeOwnership Ctr. Central VT Community Land Trust, 107 N. Main St., FREE, 5:30-6:30pm. Pre-reg. 476-4493 x211.
Stress Less. Wellness consultant Sherry Rhynard teaches you to identify stressors & how they may affect your body, and offers tips to minimize your stress response. Ladies Workout Express, 100 N. Main St., 7pm.
MARSHFIELD- Building an Earthship. Slideshow & talk on building this eco-friendly house with Sue & John Morris. Jaquith Library, FREE, 7pm. Info. 426-3581.
MONTPELIER- Behind the Outcome of the Election. Pres. by veteran jouralist Chris Graff. An Osher Lifelong Learning event. VT College, Noble Lounge, $5 non-members, 1pm. Info. 454-4675.
You Come, Too: Fall With Robert Frost. Join Peter Gilbert for reading & discussion of Frost poems, incl. "My November Guest" & "Reluctance." Vermont Humanities Council, FREE, 5:30pm. Info. 262-2626 x307.
Why I Love Mountains and Rivers. Talk by poet & translator David Hinton. His new book "Classical Chinese Poetry: An Anthology" will be avail. for purchase/signing. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, FREE 7pm.
Shambhala Open House. Includes screening of "The Lion's Roar" about how Tibetan Buddhism came to America. All welcome. Shambhala Meditation Center, 64 Main St., FREE, 6pm. 223-5137.
Holistic Healers. Explore the science and philosophy behind holistic healing with Jae Ehrich. Hunger Mountain Coop, FREE, 6-7:15pm. Pre-reg. 223-8004 x202.
WATERBURY- Flu & Pneumonia Vaccination Clinic. Adults only. Flu shots covered by Medicare Part B, $12 for high risk & those over 50 without Part B, $31 for all others. Pneumonia shot free under Part B, $43 for all others. Vincent's Drug & Variety, 4-6pm. 224-2200.
Friends of Waterbury Public Library Annual Meeting. Election of board members, review of activities, public welcome. WPL, 6:30pm.
Thursday, November 13
BARRE- Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats. A thrilling evening featuring acrobatics, juggling, martial arts displays and more. Part of the Celebration Series. Barre Opera House, $10-$30, 7:30pm. 476-8188.
Business Building Blocks: Financing Your Dream Business. Part of workshop series to help you start your own business. Central VT Comm. Action Council, free if income-eligible, 6-8:30pm. 479-1053.
GED Testing. Writing 3pm, math 3:30pm, take only one; soc. studies, science & reading, 5:30pm, take 1 or 2. Barre Learning Center, 46 Washington St. Pre-reg. 476-4588.
MONTPELIER- Sunday in the Park with George. Screening of the PBS film of Sondheim's musical about painter Georges Seurat. With popcorn & cider. T.W. Wood Gallery, College St., $10, 7pm. 828-8743.
All Ages Poetry Slam. Slammers arrive 6:45 w/ 2 original poems, each to present in 3 minutes or less. Light hearted competition w/ judges chosen at random. Langdon Street CafÈ, 7-9pm. 828-3158.
Indoor Gardening: Broccoli Greens. Learn to garden indoors all winter w/ Peter Burke. This workshop covers the 'cole' family greens. Hunger Mountain Coop, FREE, 6-7pm. Pre-reg. 223-8004 x202.
Friday, November 14
BARRE- Harlem Superstars vs. Barre Dream Team. The Harlem Superstars comedy basketball team visits for a game against faculty from Barre Schools. Raises scholarship money for Spaulding seniors. Spaulding High School gym, $8, doors open 5:30, game 7pm.
EAST MONTPELIER- Fall Into Winter Fair. Items from VT artisans, for adults only shopping. Orchard Valley Waldorf School, 7-9pm.
HYDE PARK- Cody Michaels. NE Kingdom resident performs original classical style piano music. Second Congregational Church, 7pm.
MONTPELIER- Mixed Age Kindergarten Observation. Parents welcome to observe classes & learn about Waldorf curriculum. Child's Garden, 155 Northfield St., FREE, 8:45-9:30am. RSVP 456-7400.
Introduction to Archetypal Dreamwork. Christa Lancaster reads from her book & leads discussion. Green Mountain Medicinals, 104 Main St., FREE, 5:30-7pm. Info. 223-2220.
Vermont Contemporary Music Ensemble. Performing "Quartet for the End of Time" by Olivier Messiaen & works by Elliott Carter. Unitarian Church, tix at door, pre-concert talk 7:15pm, concert 8pm.
PLAINFIELD- "Half" Open House. Celebrate the center's expansion with free health screenings & tours, or get help with applications for Catamount Health. The Health Center, FREE, 7am-noon.
RANDOLPH- Longing for Eliza. Singer/songwriters John Gorka, Eliza Gilkyson & Cliff Eberhardt team up for an unforgettable evening of music, humor and repartee. Chandler Music Hall, $27/$22 students & seniors, 7:30pm. Info. 728-6464.
Diabetes Education Expo. Learn the latest in diabetes self-management from health care experts. Gifford Medical Center, FREE, 10am-4pm. Pre-reg. by 11/7 728-7100.
Spaghetti Dinner & Show. Randolph Union H.S., $8/$7 seniors/free 5 & under/$9 at door, 5-6:30pm. RSVP appreciated 793-9125/276-3414.
TUNBRIDGE- Mary McCaslin. Legendary singer/songwriter performs for MountainFolk. Town Hall, $15 adv/$20 at door. 431-3433.
WAITSFIELD- Ski & Skate Dropoff. Donations & consignment items accepted for weekend sale. Fundraiser for Waitsfield PTA. Waitsfield Elementary School, 4-7pm. Info. 496-3643.
Benefit Bake. Raises funds to subsidize sourcing fresh, local & organic foods in public schools. American Flatbread, 5:30-9:30pm. 496-8856.
Saturday, November 15
BARRE- Polenta Festival. Learn to make & serve polenta, then enjoy a fantastic dinner w/music from Piero Bonamico, Jr. Supports Aldrich Library. Barre Elks Club, $30/$200 table of 8, 6:30pm. 476-7550.
HomeOwnership Education Workshop. Learn the step-by-step process of buying a home. Central Vermont Community Land Trust, 105 No. Main St., $60 per household, 9am-5pm. Pre-reg. 476-4493 x211.
Magnify. Catholic youth even feat. musician Chris Padgett & dynamic speakers in a special Middle School Rally hosted by the Diocesan Youth Council. St. Monica's Parish, FREE, 10am-6pm.
Frost Heaves Basketball Academy. This session: Sweeten Your Stroke: The Craft of Shooting. Spaulding High School, $40, 10am-noon for grades 6-8, 1-3pm for grades 9-12. Pre-reg. 578-4200.
BRADFORD- Wilson Globe Geography Bee. Three member teams compete in Jr & Sr divisions. Advanced team registration required. Spectators welcome. Oxbow High School, donations, 1pm. 222-4423.
BROOKFIELD- Grandma's Attic. Candles, bake sale, art, holiday items & more. Luncheon 11am-2pm. Pond Village Church, 5am-2pm.
Hunter's Breakfast. Pond Village Church, 5-8am. Shoppers breakfast 8-10am.
CABOT- Onion River Chorus & Constitution Brass Quintet. Feat. works by Daniel Pinkham, Alan Hovhaness & other New England composers. United Church, $12/$8 students & seniors, 7:30pm.
CRAFTSBURY- The Sky Blue Boys. Traditional music on banjo, guitar & mandolin by Banjo Dan and Brother Willy. The Music Box, $10/free for kids, 7:30pm. Info. 586-7533.
DUXBURY- Telluride Mountain Film Festival. Feat. mountain, adventure, culture & environmental films. Harwood Union High School, $12/$8 students & seniors/$30 family, 7pm. Info. 496-8931.
Concert of Thanksgiving. Under One Roof Ministry pres. Mark Shelton w/special guest Kingdom's Child. Green Mtn Community Alliance Church, free will offerings/donations for food shelf, 6:30pm.
EAST MONTPELIER- Potluck & Pie/Dessert Auction. Benefits Guatemala Missions trip. Crossroads Christian Church, Fassett Rd. off Rte 14, 5:30pm. Info. 223-7403.
Fall Into Winter Fair. Featuring Vermont artisan items, craft room, puppet shows, 'kids only' shopping, lunch buffet, live music & much more. Orchard Valley Waldorf School, 10am-3pm. Info. 456-7400.
EAST TOPSHAM- Harvest-Hunter Supper. Ham & beans w/ all the fixins. Presbyterian Church, by donation, 4:30-6:30pm. 439-5855.
MARSHFIELD- Winter Clothing Drive. Free winter clothes. Drop off clothes 11/13-14. Old Schoolhouse Common, 9am-3pm. 426-3581.
MONTPELIER- Contradance. Lausanne Allen calling, music by Roger Kahle, Geordie Lynd, Ross Kahle & Chris Stevens. Bring soft-soled shoes. Cap. City Grange, $8, 8pm. Info.744-6163.
Digital Photography Workshop. Learn basics of using a digital camera & manipulating images. No camera required. Open to the public. CCV, 32 College St., $25 materials fee, 9am-noon. Pre-reg. 828-4060.
Bazaar. Boutique, jewelry, crafts, gifts, baked goods, more. Coffee hour 9-11am. Montpelier Senior Center, 9am-3pm. Info. 223-5177.
Logging with Pete: Into the Woods for the Winter. Peggy Pearl leads interactive workshop, spons. by VT Historical Society. For ages 7-12. Pavilion Bldg, $8/$5 members, 10am-noon. Pre-reg. 828-2180.
ACLU of Vermont Annual Meeting. Civil liberties updates, auction, keynote address at 1pm on "Myths of DNA." Open to public. Capitol Plaza Hotel, 9am-2pm. Info. 223-6304 or www.acluvt.org.
Crafter's Edge Craft Fair & Flea Market. Main Street Middle School, 9:30am-3:30pm. Info. 225-8644.
Author Beth Kanell. Reading from her first novel for kids, "The Darkness Under the Water." Bear Pond Books, FREE, 11am. 229-0774.
Cooking Class. Chef Susan Reid leads a hands-on class hosted by Rural VT. Ends w/ a sit-down family meal. Call for location, $20 or 3 ORE credits, plus $5 ingredient fee, 5-8pm. Pre-reg. 223-7222.
NORTHFIELD- International Gift Market. Handcrafted items through the development organization SERVV. Also raffle items, heifer gifts, lunch for $5. United Church of Northfield, 10am-3pm.
Annual Chouinard T-Shirt Sale. Thousands of cotton apparel items. Benefits Northfield Amateur Hockey Assoc. & N.H.S. hockey teams. Nat'l Guard Armory, Norwich University campus, 8am-4pm.
ORANGE- Hunter's Breakfast. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage & more. Baked goods & doughnuts also on sale. Benefits 8th grade trip. Orange Center School gym, $7/$4 kids 12 & under, 4-9am.
RANDOLPH- The Avett Brothers. This North Carolina band combines an array of musical styles to create their own distinctive "indie roots" sound. Chandler Music Hall, $20, 7:30pm. Info. 728-6464.
National Adoption Day Ice Cream Social. Chandler Music Hall, 2-4pm. Info. 295-4154.
Environmental Action Conference. Workshops on clean energy & more, keynote speaker is ecologist & writer Sandra Steingraber. VT Technical College, $30 advance/$35 at door, 8:30am-5:30pm.
WAITSFIELD- Mark Erelli w/Meg Hutchinson. Part of the Mad River Unplugged series. Valley Players Theater Info. 496-8910.
Ski & Skate Sale. Big discounts on new & used gear. Fundraiser for Waitsfield PTA. Waitsfield Elementary School, 9am-3pm. 496-3643.
WATERBURY- Eleva Chamber Players. Performing world premiere of Lament for Rachel honoring Rachel Bissex, also Baroque, Classical & Romantic works. United Church of Christ, $20/$18, 7:30pm.
Craft Fair. Coffee & donuts in morning, luncheon served. St. Leo's Parish Hall, behind St. Andrew Catholic Church, 9am-3pm.
Sunday, November 16
BARRE- Pancake Breakfast. W/ maple syrup, sausage, juice, coffee. Benefits church fuel fund. St. Cecelia/Mother Cabrini Church, $6/$4/free for kids under 2, 9:30-10:30am. RSVP 476-6564 or 505-0657.
Eleva Chamber Players. First Church Universalist, 3pm. See 11/15.
Frost Heaves Basketball Academy. This session: Position Skills: Master Your Role. Spaulding High School, $40, 10am-noon for grades 6-8, 1-3pm for grades 9-12. Pre-reg. 578-4200.
Woods Tea Company. Northfield Savings Bank hosts this concert as a thank you for Passport Club members, adult guests and NSB depositors. Barre Opera House, FREE, 3pm. RSVP 476-2443 or 476-2441.
MONTPELIER- Onion River Chorus & Constitution Brass Quintet. Unitarian Church, 7pm. See descrip. 11/15.
Pop-Up Card Workshop. Learn to create fabulous holiday cards with Ellen Bresler. For adults & teens. River Rock School, sliding fee $25-$50 incl. materials, 1-4pm. Pre-reg. 223-4700.
Rebuild Local Food Economies. W/ Rodrigo Lopes of Brazil's Landless Workers' Movement & Stephen Bartlett of Agricultural Missions. Black Sheep Books, FREE, 6pm, finger food/snack potluck 5pm. 225-8906.
NORTHFIELD- International Gift Market. United Church of Northfield, 11:30am-1pm. See descrip. 11/15.
Annual Chouinard T-Shirt Sale. Nat'l Guard Armory, Norwich University campus, 8am-4pm. See descrip. 11/15.
WAITSFIELD- Ski & Skate Sale. Waitsfield Elementary School, 9am-3pm. See descrip. 11/15.
Monday, November 17
BARRE- Kissing Ball Workshop. Learn to assemble & decorate your own balsam kissing ball. All materials provided. Gardens of Seven Gables, $29, 5:30-7:30pm. Must RSVP 476-3350.
Blood Drive. Barre Elks Club, 11am-5pm. 1-800-GIVE-LIFE
EAST MONTPELIER- East Montpelier Historical Society Mtg. Manuel Garcia presents slideshow on early 20th century Montpelier. Four Corners Schoolhouse, potluck 6pm, program 7pm. 223-6279.
MONTPELIER- Cooking and Booking: Cranberry Creations. Join NECI students for a delicious event. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 4pm.
Herbs and Natural Therapies for Dental Health. Learn about preventative care & supportive treatments, w/ Sandra Lory. Hunger Mtn Coop, $5 members/$7 non, 5:30-7pm. Pre-reg. 223-8004 x202.
NORTHFIELD- Dean Kamen. Lecture by the inventor, entrepreneur, and science & tech advocate. Inaugural event of the University's Todd Lecture Series. Plumley Armory at Norwich Univ., 7pm.
RANDOLPH CENTER- Book Discussion: "LBJ: A Life." A Vermont Humanities Council event. Vermont Technical College, Hartness Library, noon. Info. 888-3183.
Tuesday, November 18
MONTPELIER- Author Ann Armbrecht. Discussing her book "Thin Places: A Pilgrimage Home," based on her travels in Nepal and the United States. Bear Pond Books, FREE, 7pm. Info. 229-0774.
Raw Food Workshop: Chocolate Dream Pie. Make a delicious vegan pie with Linda Wooliever & learn about raw foods. Hunger Mtn Coop, $10 members/$12 non, 6:30-7:30pm. Pre-reg. 223-8004 x202.
Trees are Treats. Nature investigations for children ages 3-5. North Branch Nature Center, $5 per child, 10-11:30am. Info. 229-6206.
VTrans Public Meeting. Public invited to discuss Draft Long Range Transportation Business Plan. Held via Vermont Interactive Television, 5-6:30pm. Info. 728-1455.
Local Entrepreneurship: How Vermont Can Prosper While the Global Economy Melts Down. Public welcome to this talk by economist and author Michael Shuman. State House, FREE, 4-6pm.
RANDOLPH- VTrans Public Meeting. VIT, 5pm. See Montpelier.
WATERBURY- VTrans Public Meeting. VIT, 5pm. See Montpelier.
Wednesday, November 19
HARDWICK- Looking Back at Vermont: Farm Security Administration Photos in VT. Pres. by Nancy Price Graff, spons. by Friends of Jeudevine. Memorial Building, FREE, 7pm. 472-5948.
MONTPELIER- The Maltese Falcon. Screening of the John Huston film, discussion led by Rick Winston. An Osher Lifelong Learning event. Savoy Theater, $5 non-members, 1pm. Info. 454-4675.
For the Bible Tells Me So. Screening of the award-winning film on Christianity and homosexuality. Discussion to follow led by Stan Baker. Kellogg- Hubbard Library, FREE, 7pm. Info. 223-3338.
Trees are Treats. North Branch Nature Center, 10am. See 11/18.
Thursday, November 20
BARRE- Soup & Sandwich Luncheon. Supports Christmas for needy children. Universalist Church, $5, 11:30am-1:15pm.
Service of Remembrance. CVHHH invites all community members to celebrate the lives of those whom Hospice has served. Buffet supper & fellowship to follow. Barre Universalist Church, 6pm. RSVP 223-1878.
RANDOLPH- GED Testing. Soc. studies, science & reading, 3pm, take 1 or 2; writing 5:30pm, math 6pm, take only one. Randolph Learning Center, 12 So. Main St. Pre-reg. 476-4588.
BERLIN- Diabetes Fun Night. Educational games, healthy snacks, prizes, more. CVMC lobby & conf. rooms, 6-7:30pm. RSVP 371-4152.
MONTPELIER- Arthur Zorn's Pictures at Our Exhibition. Orig. compositions based on Zorn's favorite works in "Montpelier Treasures" exhibit. T.W. Wood Gallery, College St., donations, 7pm. 828-8743.
WAITSFIELD- Keeping the Peace in Times of Resource Scarcity. Talk by UVM Professor Dr. Saleem Ali. Hosted by Green Mtn Global Forum, public welcome. 1824 House Inn, FREE, 7pm.
Friday, November 21
BARRE- Ten Treasures. See Ethan Allen's "Reason, the Only Oracle of Man," earliest photos of Vermont, and 8 other treasures from the vault. VT Historical Society Leahy Library, FREE, 1-2pm. 479-8503.
MONTPELIER- Meet the Animals. Turtles, salamanders, one big snake and a toad - see, touch, hold & learn about the animals at NBNC. North Branch Nature Ctr, $5/$3 kids, 7pm. Info. 229-6206.
RANDOLPH- Craft Fair. Hand-made items, baked goods, more. Supports adult day program. Gifford Conference Ctr, 3-8pm. 728-2165.
Saturday, November 22
BARRE- The Isaacs. One of the most beloved groups in Southern Gospel music, The Isaacs perform in a benefit for the VT Christian Education Fund. Barre Opera House, $18-$25, 7pm. Info. 476-8188.
Art Reception. Opening event for Annual Members' Show. Studio Place Arts, 4-6pm. Info. 479-7069.
GED Testing. Soc. studies, science & reading, 11am, take 1 or 2. Barre Learning Center, 46 Washington St. Pre-reg. 476-4588.
GREENSBORO- Alternative Giving Fair. Gifts by local artisans & fair-trade international items through SERVV. Kids activities 9am-noon, lunch, Chinese raffle, more. GUCC Fellowship Hall, 9am-3pm.
MONTPELIER- Didgeridoo Workshop & Concert. Pitz Quattrone leads a workshop about the ancient Aboriginal instrument, foll. by the didgeridoo in performance with The Earthman Band, Jairo Sequeira, Amy Torchia & Dave Keller. Unitarian Church, FREE, 8pm.
Eleanor of Acquitaine & the Art of Courtly Love. Pres. by WordStage VT, feat. Fyre & Lightning Duo, Lisa Jablow & Paula Ennis. T.W. Wood Gallery, College St., $20 or pay what you can, 8pm. 828-8743.
Thanksgiving Farmers Market. Local farm products, baked goods, & unique crafts from 48 vendors. Montpelier High School, 10am-2pm.
Who's Haunting the White House? Vermonter Rick Powell & paranormal expert Jeff Belanger celebrate release of their new non-fiction book for middle readers. The Book Garden, 50 State St., 1pm.
NORTHFIELD- Annual Chouinard T-Shirt Sale. 1000's of cotton apparel items. Benefits Northfield Amateur Hockey Assoc. & N.H.S. hockey teams. Nat'l Guard Armory, Norwich University, 8am-4pm.
RANDOLPH- Craft Fair. Gifford Conf. Center, 9am-3pm. See 11/21.
Sunday, November 23
MONTPELIER- Antiques Market. Elks Country Club, off Rte 2, $5 early buyers 7:30am/$2 regular admission 9am-1:30pm. 751-6138.
Families of Color. Meeting of a play/support group for transracial and adoptive families. Unitarian Church, 3-5pm. Info. 223-7620.
NORTHFIELD- Annual Chouinard T-Shirt Sale. Nat'l Guard Armory, Norwich University campus, 8am-4pm. See descrip. 11/22.
Tim Janis. Concert by the acclaimed classical music artist and composer. Benefits Northfield Elementary music department. Northfield High School, suggested donation $15, 8pm. Info. 498-7221.
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