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Calendar of Events
Wednesday, February 20
BARRE- Step Into the Past: A Tour of the VHC Galleries. Led by Curator Jacqueline Calder, part of Osher Lifelong Learning series. Vermont History Center, $5 for non-members, 1:30pm.
Researching Your Family History for Social Change & Healing. W/Dorie Wilsnack, hosted by Barre Rec., Onion River Exchange. Barre Rec. Department, $5 sugg. donation, 6-7:30pm. Pre-reg. 552-3020.
Central VT Adult Basic Education Volunteer Session. Learn how to help promote literacy in your community. Current volunteers also welcome. Barre Learning Center 46 Washington St., 5-6pm. 476-4588.
BERLIN- Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group. Guest speaker Dr. David Ospina discusses the link between cancers and blood disorders. CVMC, conf. room #2, 6-7:45pm. Info. 872-6309.
CHELSEA- Open Mike. With host John Lackard. The Pines, 1 Maple Avenue, no cover, 9pm. Info. 802-685-3344.
EAST MONTPELIER- The Waldorf Revolution. Patrice Maynard, M.Ed., discusses the Waldorf approach to children, childhood and education. Orchard Valley Waldorf School, grades bldg, 6:30-8pm.
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.
Public Meeting to Discuss PACE Article on Town Mtg Warning. PACE allows financing home energy projects w/repayment through annual tax payments. Old Schoolhouse Common, 7pm. 454-7702.
MONTPELIER- Founding the Vermont Historical Society Amid Tumultuous Change. Farmer’s Night offers an evening of history, music and poetry with the VHS. Statehouse, FREE, 7:30pm.
Presto! Change-O! Camouflage! Preschool discovery program for ages 3-5. Learn about some of nature’s tricks. North Branch Nature Center, $5 members/$8 non, 10-11:30am. Info. 229-6206.
Forced Vaccination - Who is Calling the Shots? With presenters Dr. Sandy Reider, Deborah Kahn & Jennifer Stella. Hosted by VT Coalition for Vaccine Choice. Kellogg-Hubbard Library Hayes Room, 6-8pm.
MSAC Trip to Italy Informational Talk. Learn about this planned October trip to Italy’s great cities. Trip is open to non-members age 50+. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre St., 2pm.
Adult CPR/AED. Get the skills to respond to adult breathing and cardiac emergencies. Fee includes all materials, 2-yr certification. Montpelier High School, room 101, $60, 6-9pm. Info. 225-8699.
Thursday, February 21
BARRE- Flower Essences for Winter Blues. With Fearn Lickfield, hosted by Barre Rec. & Onion River Exchange. Barre Rec. Department, $15 sugg. donation, 6:30-8pm. Info/registration 552-3020.
Dog Behavior. Intro. class w/Carolyn Grodinsky, for owners only, no dogs! Hosted by Barre Rec. & Onion River Exchange. Barre Rec. Department, $10 sugg. donation, 6-8pm. Info/registration 552-3020.
MONTPELIER- Green Mtn Care Board Public Meeting. Discussion of health care expenditure target, more. Dept. of Financial Regulation, 89 Main St., 3rd fl., 1-5pm. http://gmcboard.vermont.gov/
Planning a Medicinal Herb Garden for the Home Medicine Chest. Add some medicinal plants to your garden or window sill this spring. Presented by Rebecca Dalgin. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 6-7:45pm.
Volunteer Info. Session for VT Historical Society and State House. Meet current volunteers and learn how you can become a volunteer tour guide. 109 State St., 10:30-11:30am. Info. 828-1413 or -1411.
Laugh ‘Til You Die. Comedy and clowning by the renowned Tom Murphy. Part of LNT’s Winterfest. Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St., $20/$15 students & seniors/$10 ages 6-11, 7:30pm. Info. 229-0492.
Exploring Kabbalah. Explore the Zohar and other sources with Enrique Bueno. Beth Jacob Synagogue, 10 Harrison Ave., $5 sugg. donation for non-members, 6:30-8:30pm. Info. 279-7518.
MORRISVILLE- GED Testing. Writing at 11am, math at 11:30am, take only one; social studies, science & reading at 1:30pm, take 1 or 2. Morrisville Learning Center, 52 Portland St. Pre-reg. 888-5531.
Book Discussion: Sizwe’s Test: A Young Man’s Journey Through Africa’s AIDS Epidemic by Jonny Steinberg. Part of VHC series on Post-Colonial Africa. Morristown Library, FREE, 7pm. 888-2616.
NORTHFIELD- Poetry Reading. VT Poet Laureate Sydney Lea reads and discusses his poetry. For students & adults, refreshments to follow. Brown Public Library, 93 So. Main St., 3:30pm. 485-4621.
PLAINFIELD- Free Soup, Sandwich & Open Mike Gospel Music. Macedonia Baptist Church, Rte 2, 6pm.
STOWE- Cross-country Ski w/ Green Mtn Club. Moderate, various distances at Stowe Mtn Resort. Pass or trail fee required. Meet at Meet at D.O.L. parking lot, 10am. Info. 229-9787.
Auditions for Stowe Theatre Guild. Name of show to be announced later, performances will be July 12-Aug. 1. Town Hall Theatre, 67 Main St., 7-10pm. E-mail amena.smith@gmcr.com for a time slot.
WATERBURY- Fly Tying Workshop. Learn the basics from Bill Whitehair. For ages 12 through adult, all materials provided. Waterbury Public Library, FREE, 7pm. Must pre-register, call 244-7036.
Friday, February 22
MONTPELIER- Pacem School Showcase of the Arts. Art, theater and musical performances by students age 10-18. Any student may participate. VT College of Fine Arts Chapel, 6-8pm. Info. 223-1010.
Full Moon Snowshoe Hike. Explore Montpelier’s hillsides wth NBNC staff. Snowshoes and hot chocolate provided. North Branch Nature Center, $5 members/$10 non, 7-8:30pm. Info. 229-6202.
Foot Clinic. 15-minute appointments with a CVHHH nurse. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre St., $15, 9am-noon. Call 223-2518 for an appointment and a list of what to bring.
REACH Information. Chloe Budnick from Onion River Exchange will be available to talk with people about the REACH program. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre St., 9am-noon.
Laugh ‘Til You Die. Lost Nation Theater, 7:30pm. See descrip. 2/21.
Lenten Fish Dinner. Baked fish & more, kid-friendly fare available. Benefits CVCS. St. Augustine’s Parish Hall, $10/$6 students through 8th gr./ages 3 & under free, $29 family of 4, 5-6:30pm. 793-4276.
PLAINFIELD- Session Americana. Performance by the Boston-based folk-rock band. Pat Hull Band opens. Goddard College, Haybarn Theatre, $15 advance/$20 day of, doors 7pm, show 8pm. 595-2233.
STOWE- Auditions for Stowe Theatre Guild. Town Hall Theatre, 67 Main St., 7-10pm. See description 2/21.
WATERBURY- Crawling in From the Cold: How Turtles Survive in Winter. Stories, live turtles & more w/Sandal Cate of North Branch Nature Ctr. Waterbury Public Library, 10-11am. Pre-reg. 244-7036.
Saturday, February 23
BARRE- Art Closing. Closing reception for “Thinking Out of the Box” & other exhibits. Studio Place Arts, 3:30-5pm. Info. 476-8627.
Baked Chicken Dinner. W/ scalloped potatoes, dessert, much more. Hosted by Ladies Auxiliary to honor entrants in Voice of Democracy contest. VFW Post 790, $12, 6pm. Call 439-3596/249-9124 for tix.
EAST MONTPELIER- CVHS Birthday Party. Join the adoptable pets for some family fun to celebrate the shelter’s 3rd year in East Montpelier. Bring a gift for the animals & enjoy raffles, birthday cake & more. Central VT Humane Society, Rte 14S, 10am-3pm. 476-3811.
EAST ORANGE- Annual Chicken BBQ. With pasta, green beans rolls, dessert, beverage. East Orange Church, $10/$6 kids 6-12/free under 6, 11am-3pm. Info. 439-5897 or 439-5975.
MONTPELIER- Maple Onion 15K Freestyle Race. Morse Farm Ski Touring Center, $15 pre-reg./$20 day of/$5 under 18, registration 9am, races 10am. Info. events@onionriver.com or 229-9409.
Cabin Fever Spelling Bee and Silent Auction. 21 local authors & poets compete in a spelling bee to benefit the library. W/ David Budbill, Burr Morse, more. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, $10, 7pm. 223-3338.
The WonderMics. Innovators of Univer-Soul Hip Hop. Positive Pie, 22 State St., 10:30pm.
The Innate Comedian. Workshop with Tom Murphy, for ages 13 & up. Requires physicalization of ideas and some gentle acrobatics. Lost Nation Theater, $35, 2-4pm. Info./registration 229-0492.
Laugh ‘Til You Die. Lost Nation Theater, 7:30pm. See descrip. 2/21.
Arthur Zorn: Duets. Zorn in musical & non-musical duets with 15 local performers. Benefits sister parish in El Salvador. Optional dinner ($) at 6pm. Bethany Church, free will offerings, 7pm. Info. 229-0415.
STOWE- Snowshoe w/ Green Mtn Club. Difficult trek, Long Trail to Mt. Mansfield Chin. Crampons necessary. Call Paul at 476-7987 for meeting time & place.
Auditions for Stowe Theatre Guild. Town Hall Theatre, 67 Main St., 10am-1pm. See description 2/21.
WATERBURY- Dan Boomhower. Pianist and singer performs jazz & pop. rock standards in the piano bar. The Cider House, Rte 2, 6pm-close. 244-8400.
Sunday, February 24
DUXBURY- Snowshoe w/ Green Mtn Club. Moderate, 5+/- miles RT, to Montclair Glen Lodge from Couching Lion parking lot. Meet at Montpelier H.S. Call Michael at 249-0520 for meeting time.
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.
Laugh ‘Til You Die. Lost Nation Theater, 2pm. See descrip. 2/21.
Monday, February 25
NORTHFIELD- The Impact of Scientific and Technological Changes. Presentation by author Jeremy Rifkin, part of Todd Lecture Series. Norwich University, Plumley Armory, FREE, 7pm.
Tuesday, February 26
BARRE- Author Lloyd Devereux Richards. Montpelier novelist reads from and signs copies of his first thriller, Stone Maidens. Next Chapter Bookstore, 7pm.
BRADFORD- GED Testing. Writing at 11am, math at 11:30am, take only one; social studies, science & reading at 1:30pm, take 1 or 2. Bradford Learning Center, 24 Barton St. Pre-register 222-3282.
MONTPELIER- Judicial Retention Public Hearing. Welcoming testimony re: retention of Judges Cohen, Crucitti, Gerety, Griffin, Manley, Tomasi, Zander and Zonay. Statehouse, Room 11, 7pm.
Wednesday, February 27
BARRE- Open Mike. With host John Lackard. Green Mountain Tavern, 10 Keith Ave., no cover, 9pm. Info. 522-3482.
Threats to the Vermont Forest: Pesky, Petite and Powerful Pests. Presentation by forester Barbara Burns, part of Osher Lifelong Learning series. Aldrich Public Library, $5 non-members, 1:30pm.
Tarot as Life Tool. Led by Sherri Glebus, co-hosted by Barre Rec. & Onion River Exchange. Barre Rec. Department, $10-15 sugg. donation, 6-8pm. Info/registration 552-3020.
MONTPELIER- Hilary and Jackie. The story of renowned cellist Jacqueline du Pré, as told by her sister, Hilary. Part of film discussion series led by Richard Bidnick. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 7pm.
Vermont Right to Know GMOs Public Forum. Discussing state legislation to label genetically engineered foods. Spons. by Hunger Mountain Coop. Unitarian Church, 130 Main St., 6:30-8:30pm.
NORTHFIELD- The Art Work of the Talented Hopkins Family. Pres. by Jacqueline Calder of VT Historical Soc. Light lunch. Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich Univ., FREE, noon. 485-2183.
Thursday, February 28
BARRE- Weatherization Workshop. With Yestermorrow’s Kate Stephenson, hosted by Barre Rec. & Onion River Exchange. Barre Rec. Department, 6-7:30pm. Info/registration 552-3020.
MONTPELIER- Green Mtn Care Board Public Meeting. Discussion of health care expenditure analysis, more. Dept. of Financial Regulation, 89 Main St., 3rd fl., 1-5pm. http://gmcboard.vermont.gov/
Scots Ballads and Stories. Presentation by singer, storyteller and master handloom weaver, Norman Kennedy. Part of “Musica Borealis: Music of the North” series. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 7-8:30pm.
NORTHFIELD- The Importance of Leadership in Life, Politics and Military Affairs. With Zoran Jolevski, Ambassador of the Republic of Macedonia to the U.S. Norwich Univ., Milano Ballroom, FREE, 7pm.
WARREN- Book Discussion: What Work Is by Phillip Levine. Part of VT Humanities Council’s “Blue Collar America” reading & discussion series. Led by Rachel Cohen. Warren Public Library, 9:30am.
Friday, March 1
EAST BETHEL- Annual Legislative Night. Come and talk with your legislators. Middle Branch Grange Hall, 78 Store Hill Rd., potluck supper 7pm, discussion and questions 8pm.
MONTPELIER- Caterpillars: The Art of Survival. Presentation by naturalist-photographer Sam Jaffe, part of NBNC Naturalist Journeys series. Unitarian Church, donations welcome, 7pm. Info. 229-6206.
First Friday Dance Party. DJ Bay 6 & DJ Jah B play techno, hip-hop, funk & more. Ages 21+. Positive Pie, 22 State St., no cover, 10pm.
Lenten Fish Dinner. Baked fish & more, kid-friendly fare available. Benefits CVCS. St. Augustine’s Parish Hall, $10/$6 students through 8th gr./ages 3 & under free, $29 family of 4, 5-6:30pm. 793-4276.
Eat My Art Out. Informal showcase of for choreographers to share developing works & receive audience feedback. Contemporary Dance & Fitness, 18 Langdon St., $5-$10 sugg. donation, 7pm. 229-4676.
RANDOLPH- VT Organic Dairy Producers Conference. Focus on managing organic dairies in the face of rising feed costs and weather extremes. Vermont Technical College, 9am-4pm. Info. 524-6501.
TUNBRIDGE- A Cartoonist’s Course. James Sturm, Director of The Center for Cartoon Studies, discusses his work as a cartoonist and educator. Tunbridge Public Library, FREE, 7pm. Info. 889-9404.
Saturday, March 2
BARRE- Comedy Night. An evening of stand-up and improv (rated PG-13) w/Burlington’s SparkImprov comedy troupe. Hosted by SHS Drama Club. Spaulding High School, $5, doors 6:15pm, show 7pm.
MONTPELIER- Winter Farmers Market. Produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and more. VT College of Fine Arts gym, 10am-2pm.
Flowting Bridge. Ages 21+. Positive Pie, 22 State St., $5, 10pm.
PLAINFIELD- Tipping Point Film & Discussion. About the impacts of the Canadian tar sands & what a Native community is doing about it. Goddard College, Community Ctr media rm 207, 7pm. 454-8311.
WATERBURY- Dan Boomhower. Pianist and singer performs jazz & pop. rock standards in the piano bar. The Cider House, Rte 2, 6pm-close. 244-8400.
Sunday, March 3
PLAINFIELD- Mumia: Long Distance Revolutionary Film & Discussion. About imprisoned activist and Goddard alumnus Mumia Abu-Jamal. Goddard College, Haybarn Theatre, 7pm. Info 454-8311.
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