Wednesday, September 19

Barre– Farmers Market at Currier Park. 4PM-7PM.

Celebrate Barre City Mathewson Playground! 6PM-7:30PM. Celebrate with cake and a community gathering (rain date 9/26). All welcome!

Square Dance at the Barre Area Senior Center, 131 S Main St. 1PM-3PM. All dances taught; no partner needed.

Danville–Farmers Market on the Green. 9AM-1PM.

Greensboro– Mind-Week Movie: Faces Places at the Highland Center for the Arts, 2875 Hardwick St. 7PM. $5. Info: 533-2000. 

Marshfield– Rhythm of The Rein Therapeutic Riding & Driving Program Bereavement & Grief Equine Support Group at Water Tower Farm, 386 US-2. See 9/12 listing.

Montpelier– Practical Bio-Resonance: Vibration Medicine with Rachel Shea, Practical Bio-resonance Practitioner at the Hunger Mountain Co-op, 623 Stone Cutters Way. 6PM-7:30PM. Free. Info: 223-8000.

Monarch Tagging and Natural History at the North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm St. 3:30PM-5:30PM. Search for monarch butterflies around the nature center. Admission by donation. Info: 229-6206.

John Lackard Blues Jam at Sweet Melissa’s, 4 Langdon St. 7:30PM. Info: 225-6012.

Northfield– Bike Northfield with GMC. Moderate. 35+/- mi. Randolph Loop. Helmet required. Bring water and lunch. For meeting time and place: 505-0603.

Pomfret– ArtisTree Theatre Music Festival Presents The Fantasticks at the Artistree Community Arts Center, 2095 Pomfret Rd. Runs until 9/29. info: www.artistreevt.org.

Thursday, September 20

Calais– Open Mic, the Whammy Bar, 31 W. County Rd. 7PM. Info: 229-4329.

Greensboro– Paddle with GMC. Moderate. 3 hours. Caspian Lake with optional dinner afterwards at Positive Pie in Hardwick. Bring water. PFD required. For meeting time and place: saddleshoes2@gmail.com.

Montpelier– Humble Hero at Sweet Melissa’s, 4 Langdon St. 8:30PM. Original rock n roll! Info: 225-6012.

Metal: Remedies for Allergies & Immunity with Baylen Slote, Hunger Mountain Co-op, 623 Stone Cutters Way. 6PM-7PM. Learn taoist clinical medicine remedies. Free. Info: 223-8000.

Randolph– Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class at Gifford Medical Center, 44 S. Main St. See 9/13 listing.

Royalton–Farmers Market, Town Green. 3PM-6PM.

Friday, September 21

Adamant– Piano Works in Progress w/ Guest Artist/Pianist Marc Ponthus at the Waterside Hall, 1241 Haggett Rd. 7PM. Info: 454-7119.

Barre– Bad Horsey (Classic Rock) at Gusto’s, 28 Prospect St. 9PM. $5. 21+. Info: 476-7919.

Elizabeth Renaud at Gusto’s, 28 Prospect St. 5PM-7PM. Free. All ages. Info: 476-7919.

Calais– Bella and the Notables (Jazz Standards) at the Whammy Bar, 31 W. County Rd. 7:30PM. Info: 229-4329.

Chelsea– Farmers Market, North Common. 3PM-6PM.

Hardwick– Farmers Market, Atkins Field, 150 Granite St. 3PM-6PM.

Montpelier– Friday Morning Fall Migration Bird Walks with North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm St. See 9/14 listing.

Corn Hole for a Cause outside the Montpelier Lodge, 203 Country Club Rd. Barre & Montpelier Elks are teaming up! Proceeds to benefit Central Vermont Special Olympics. $10/person, draw for partner.

Plainfield– Farmers Market. 4-7PM. Mill St.

Stowe– “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder – a Staged Reading at the Stowe Community Church 137 Main St. 7:30PM. Info: 253-7257.

Saturday, September 22

Adamant– Piano Works in Progress w/ Piano Faculty at the Waterside Hall, 1241 Haggett Rd. 7PM. Info: 454-7119.

Barre– Hike Millstone Quarries with GMC. Easy. 6 mi. These historic quarries contain some of the finest autumn scenery in the area. Bring water. For meeting time and place: 622-4516.

Robin Sunquiet (Pop Dance Music) at Gusto’s, 28 Prospect St. 9:30PM. Free. 21+. Info: 476-7919.

Berlin– Elizabeth Renaud (Acoustic) at Dog River Brewery, 1400 US-302. 6PM-8PM. Free. 21+

Calais– Scrag Mountain Music Presents The Intersection of Art and Music: Four Mini Concerts at the Kent Museum, 7 Old West Church Rd. Times: 2:30-2:50PM, 3:10-3:30PM, 3:50-4:10PM, 4:30-4:50PM. Info: www.scragmountainmusic.org.

Bob Hannan and Friends at the Whammy Bar, 31 W. County Rd. 7:30PM. Info: 229-4329.

Craftsbury– Australia Meets Newfoundland at the Music Box, 147 Creek Rd. 8PM. Newfoundlander Rik Barron & Australian Randy Bulpin have a musical partnership of many years’ standing. Donation at the door. Info: 586-7533.

Greensboro– Willa Mamet & Paul Miller at the Highland Center for the Arts, 2875 Hardwick St. 7:30PM. Info: 533-2000.

Montpelier– Capital City Farmers Market at 60 State St. 9AM-1PM. Info: 793-8347.

Ghost Orchards and Feral Apples at the North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm St. 9AM-3PM. Explore derelict orchards to learn about the natural/cultural history of apples. Info: 229-6206 x100.

Bethany Church Lawn and Bake Sale, 115 Main St. 8AM-4PM. Antiques, jewelry, housewares, furniture, toys, sporting goods, clothing, bake sale, BBQ & more. Donations welcome. 9/17-9/19 8AM-8PM.

Bananas Hardly Say Anything During the Day~Alison Cheroff Presents Her Piano Book w/ Watercolors at the Monteverdi Music School, 46 Barre St. 2PM-3:30PM. Free. Registration required. Info: 229-9000.

Moretown– Ninth Annual Harwood Union Hall of Fame Banquet at the Harwood Union cafeteria, 458 VT-100. 5PM: Social hour; 6PM:  Dinner/Induction. Tickets & Info: 882-1156.

Norwich– Tracy Hall Contradance. 300 Main St. $12/$8/under 16 free. Band: Atlantic Crossing-confirmed; caller: Dana Dwinell-Yardley.

Randolph– Indoor Flea Market & BBQ at Our Lady of the Angels Church, Rte. 66 & Hebard Hill Rd. 9AM-3PM. BBQ provided by Knights of Columbus. Info: 728-4322.

Grammy-Winning Country Musician Rodney Crowell at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 71-73 Main St. 7:30PM. -Crowell – one of the country’s most acclaimed songwriters and a longtime collaborator with legendary country-folk songstress Emmylou Harris. Tickets & Info: chandler-arts.org.

Stowe– “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder – a Staged Reading at the Stowe Community Church 137 Main St. 7:30PM. Info: 253-7257.

Sunday, September 23

Adamant– Piano Works in Progress w/ Amateur Pianists’ Concert at the Waterside Hall, 1241 Haggett Rd. 6:15PM/7:30PM. Info: 454-7119.

Calais– Karla Van Vliet & George Longenecker as Part of WORDS OUT LOUD at the Old West Church, 758 Old W. Church Rd. 3PM. Reception & book signing to follow at the Kent Museum. Info: thekentmuseum@gmail.com.

MONTPELIER– Bethany Church Lawn and Bake Sale, 115 Main St. 12PM-3PM. See 9/22 listing.

2nd Annual Youth-Organized Race Against Racism 5K at the Montpelier High School, 5 Hig School Dr. 11:30AM. Running optional. There will be other highlights – including pizza by Woodbelly Pizza and other refreshments, music by A2VT (Hip Hop) and SoundCheck (Indie Rock), spoken word by Lena Ginawi and Rivan Calderin, and a chosen few amazing speakers at the rally. Proceeds benefit Migrant Justice and Youth 4 Change at The Root Social Justice Center! Info: https://raceagainstracismvt.wordpress.com/.

Warren– Hike Mt. Abraham with GMC. Moderate. 5.2 mi round trip. Via the LT from Lincoln Gap. 1,600’ elevation gain. Bring water. For meeting time and place: 622-4516.

Monday, September 24

Montpelier– Your Mechanic Said What? w/ Stuart Hancock, Systems Engineer at the Hunger Mountain Co-op, 623 Stone Cutters Way. 6PM-7:30PM. How to talk to your mechanic and understand what they tell you followed by Q&A. Free. Info: 223-8000.

Tuesday, September 25

Montpelier– Food for the Whole Family with Lisa Mase, Harmonized Cookery at the Hunger Mountain Co-op, 623 Stone Cutters Way. 5PM-6PM. $3/$5. Info: 223-8000.

Washington– Bike Washington with GMC. Moderate. 12+/- mi. Bring water. Helmet required. Meet at 305 Plumb Rd., Washington, 10AM. Lunch at Dixies. For route & info: 883-2313.

Wednesday, September 26

Barre– Farmers Market at Currier Park. 4PM-7PM.

Square Dance at the Barre Area Senior Center, 131 S Main St. 1PM-3PM. All dances taught; no partner needed.

Danville–Farmers Market on the Green. 9AM-1PM.

Greensboro– Mind-Week Movie: 20th Century Women at the Highland Center for the Arts, 2875 Hardwick St. 7PM. $5. Info: 533-2000.

Marshfield– Rhythm of The Rein Therapeutic Riding & Driving Program Bereavement & Grief Equine Support Group at Water Tower Farm, 386 US-2. 6:30PM-7:30PM. See 9/12 listing.

Montpelier– OLLI Presents Conservationist Gus Goodwin, Restoring the American Elm Tree at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 130 Main St. 1:30PM. Conservation coordinator for the Nature Conservancy, Goodwin will discuss the rebirth of the American elm after its severe decline in recent decades.

Introduction to Appreciative Living at the Hunger Mountain Co-op, 623 Stone Cutters Way. 6PM-7PM. This workshop introduces participants to the science of positive psychology and Appreciative Inquiry (AI). Info & RSVP: info@hungermountain.coop.

Thursday, September 27

Calais– Open Mic at the Whammy Bar, 31 W. County Rd. 7PM. Info: 229-4329.

Montpelier– Digital Nature Photography 101 at the North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm St. 5:30PM-7PM. In this hands-on series, develop the foundations of a well-rounded nature photographer. Four sessions: 9/27 (5:30-7PM), 10/4 (5:30-7PM), 10/11 (5:30-7PM), 10/14 (8AM-12PM). Cost/Reg./Info: 229-6206.

Pomfret– Open Mic w/ Jim Yeager at the Artistree Community Arts Center, 2095 Pomfret Rd. 7PM. All levels and abilities are welcome. Free. Info: www.artistreevt.org.

Randolph– Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class at Gifford Medical Center, 44 S. Main St. 1:30PM-3:30PM. Is the stress of caregiving taking its toll on your health? A 6-session class designed to provide you with the tools you need to take care of yourself. Register/Info: 476-2681.

Royalton–Farmers Market at the Town Green. 3PM-6PM.

Waterbury Ctr– Paddle Waterbury Center State Park with GMC. Easy. 4-8 mi. Distance depends on weather & abilities. PFD required. Bring water. Meeting time and place: 622-4516.

S. WOODBURY– 43rd Annual Bessie Drennan Fall Exhibit, Crafts & Lunch, at the So. Woodbury Church, VT-14. 10:30AM-4PM. Features paintings along with a plethura of homemade crafts, honey, lamps, rugs, ETC plus homemade sandwiches, soups & pies. Info: 456.8108.

Friday, September 28

Barre– Party Crashers (Classic Rock) at Gusto’s, 28 Prospect St. 9PM. $5. 21+. Info: 476-7919.

Acoustic Dinner Set – Ted Mortimer at Gusto’s, 28 Prospect St. 5PM-7PM. Free. All ages. Info: 476-7919.

Chicken Pie Supper at the Congregational Church, 35 Church St. 5:30PM-7:30PM. Tickets & Info: www.barrecongregational.org.

Home Style Comfort Food Dinner at Project Independence 81 North Main St. Meatloaf, mac & cheese, salad, roll & apple crisp

$10/$5. Info: 476-3630

Calais– Them Boys w/ Danny Coane (Bluegrass) at the Whammy Bar, 31 W. County Rd. 7:30PM. Info: 229-4329.

Chelsea– Artist Reception for Photographer Mark Dixon’s Exhibit, Flea Market Find at the Chelsea Public Library. 6PM-7:30PM.

Hardwick– Farmers Market, Atkins Field, 150 Granite St. 3PM-6PM. Chelsea– Farmers Market, North Common. 3PM-6PM. 

Montpelier– Friday Morning Fall Migration Bird Walks with North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm St. 7AM-8:30AM. Weekly walks with NBNC naturalists to search for migratory fall birds. No registration required. Free for members/$10 for non-members. Info: 229-6206.

Montpelier Wellness Walk, at participating Health and Wellness Businesses downtown. 3PM-7PM. An opportunity to explore the diversity of alternative health and wellness services and products. Free. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/299765910569355/.

Plainfield– Farmers Market. 4PM-7PM. Mill St. Local produce, plants, crafts, maple syrup, tea, and more.

S. WOODBURY– Bessie Drennan Fall Exhibit, Crafts & Lunch, at the So. Woodbury Church, VT-14. See 9/27 listing.

Saturday, September 29

Barre– Dance Party w/ DJ LaFountaine at Gusto’s, 28 Prospect St. Free. 21+. Info: 476-7919.

Berlin– Joe Sabourin (Aco

Barre Rec Fall Festival to  bring attention to the Recreation Facilities adjacent to Barre Town School. 10AM-2PM. Features a hay bale maze and other various activities for kids/families to particpate in (pumpkin bowling, pumpkin mini golf, craft tables etc.)ustic) at Dog River Brewery, 1400 US-302. 6PM-8PM. Free. 21+

Calais– Jenn and John at the Whammy Bar, 31 W. County Rd. 7:30PM. Info: 229-4329.

Duxbury– Hike Camel’s Hump with GMC. Moderate. 7.4 mi. Moderate distance & pace. Bring water, lunch and snacks and wear clothes appropriate. For meeting time, place, route, info: 793-6313.

Montpelier– Capital City Farmers Market at 60 State St. 9AM-1PM. Info: 793-8347.

Painting the Vibrant Colors of Fall in Watercolor with Vermont Artist and Educator Robert O’Brien at the T.W. Wood Gallery, 46 Barre St. 10AM-3PM. Open to all levels of painting ability. Cost/Reg./Info: www.twwoodgallery.org/adult-art-classes.html.

Onion River Chorus 40th Anniversary Gala at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 130 Main S. 7:30PM. $40. Tickets & Info: 552-0105.

Sharon– Dana and Susan Robinson at the Seven Stars Arts Center, VT-14. 7PM. Americana-roots and folk duo, Dana and Susan Robinson combine vivid, songwriting and storytelling, with fiddle tunes, banjo grooves, elegant melodies, and rich harmony singing. $20. Info: www.sevenstarsarts.org.

Stowe– Bud of The Kind Buds at Charlie B’s, Stoweflake Spa & Resort, 1746 Mountain Rd. 8:30PM-10PM. Free. No tickets. Info: http://thekindbuds.com.

Tunbridge– 30th Annual Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds. More info: vtsheepandwoolfest.com.

WOODBURY– Bessie Drennan Fall Exhibit, Crafts & Lunch, at the So. Woodbury Church, VT-14. See 9/27 listing.

Sunday, September 30

Calais– Rick Agran & Elena Georgiou as Part of WORDS OUT LOUD at the Old West Church, 758 Old W. Church Rd. 3PM. Reception & book signing to follow at the Kent Museum. Info: thekentmuseum@gmail.com.

S. WOODBURY– Bessie Drennan Fall Exhibit, Crafts & Lunch, at the So. Woodbury Church, VT-14. 11AM-3PM. See 9/27 listing. Note Sunday time.

Tunbridge– 30th Annual Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds. More info: vtsheepandwoolfest.com.

Websterville– Every-Other-Sunday Nature Walks in Barre Town Forest. 9AM. Meet at the kiosk at 44 Brook St., Websterville. All ages and dogs on leashes welcome. Info: 476-4185.

Monday, October 1

Montpelier– Hunger Mountain Co-op Council Meeting at the Hunger Mountain Co-op, 623 Stone Cutters Way. 5PM-8PM. Info & RSVP: info@hungermountain.coop.

Tuesday, October 2

Montpelier– Volunteer Meeting at Central VT Adult Basic Education, 100 State St., Suite 3. 4:30PM-5:30PM.

5 Steps to Cope with Chronic Pain at the Hunger Mountain Co-op, 623 Stone Cutters Way. 6PM-7:15PM. Info & RSVP: info@hungermountain.coop.

Morrisville– “The Role of Power, Authority and Control in Groups” Monthly Meeting Launch at the Morristown Centennial Library, 20 Lower Main St. 5:30PM-7PM. Topic: “What makes a cult a cult and how do these dynamics sometimes play out in different kinds of groups?” Info: gerette@dreamhavenvt.com.

Wednesday, October 3

Barre– Square Dance at the Barre Area Senior Center, 131 S Main St. 1PM-3PM. All dances taught; no partner needed.

Danville–Farmers Market on the Green. 9AM-1PM.

Marshfield– Rhythm of The Rein Therapeutic Riding & Driving Program Bereavement & Grief Equine Support Group at Water Tower Farm, 386 US-2. See 9/26 listing.

Montpelier– First Wednesday Series: How the South Won the Civil War and Why it Matters at the Unitarian Church, 130 Main St. 7PM. Info: vermonthumanities.org.

OLLI Presents Michelle Champoux, Lawrence Webster, Is Civility Politically Incorrect? at the Montpelier Senior Center, 58 Barre St. 1:30PM. Frustrated by the angry tone of so much discussion these days? This program will focus on how to lead the way back to civil discourse in your daily life.

Practical Bio-Resonance: Vibration Medicine at the Hunger Mountain Co-op, 623 Stone Cutters Way. 6PM-7:30PM. Info & RSVP: info@hungermountain.coop.

Art Gallery Opening and Reception: Linda Mirabile at the North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm St. 5PM-7:30PM. Optional bird walks by NBNC naturalists departing from nature center at 5:30. Optional owl banding demonstration follows the reception. Info: 229-6206.

Stowe– Hike Stowe with Green Mountain Club. Easy. 1.5 mi. Easy distance/moderate climb. Meet at the Dept. of Labor at 9AM/10AM at the new LT parking lot. Bring water. Route/Info: 229-9908.