Community Calendar

Middlebury Farmers’ Market. Indoors at American Flatbread, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., every Saturday in November and December; every second and fourth Saturday January through April. Local produce, meats, cheese and eggs, baked goods, jams, prepared foods and crafts. EBT and debit cards welcome. Info: 388-0178 or www.MiddleburyFarmersMarket.org.

Co-ed volleyball in Middlebury. Pick-up games Monday, 7-9 p.m., Middlebury Municipal Gym. Jack Brown, 388-2502; Bruce at Middlebury Recreation Department, 388-8103.

Ski and snowboard programs at the Middlebury College Snow Bowl off Route 125 in Hancock. Register online at www.middleburysnowbowl.com or call 802-388-4356.

ACT (Addison Central Teens). Drop-in hours starting Aug. 31: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 3-6 p.m., Wednesdays 3-8 p.m. (Wednesdays 6-8 p.m. for grades 10 and up only). 94 Main St. (Middlebury Town Office building), below rec. gym. Teen drop-in space for kids. Hang out with friends, play pool, watch movies, and eat great food. Baking: every Thursday from 3:30-5 p.m. Info: 388-3910 or www.addisonteens.com.

Addison County Amateur Radio Association. Sunday, 8 p.m. On the air on club repeater 147.36/147.96 MHz, 100 Hz access tone. Nonmembers and visitors welcome.

Addison County Emergency Planning Committee. Last Wednesday, 5 p.m. State Police Barracks. Public invited.

Addison County Republican Party. Third Friday, 7 p.m., Ilsley Library, Middlebury. 897-2744.

American Legion Auxiliary Post 27. Fourth Monday, 7 p.m. American Legion, Wilson Road, Middlebury.

Addison County Council Against Domestic and Sexual Violence. Fourth Tuesday, noon-1:30 p.m. Addison County Courthouse in Middlebury. 388-9180.

Brandon Lions Club. First and third Tuesday, 7 p.m., Brandon Senior Center.

Brandon Senior Citizen Center. 1591 Forest Dale Road. 247-3121.

The Hub Teen Center and Skatepark. 110 Airport Drive, Bristol. Open mike night, first Thursday of the month, 5:30-7:30 p.m., free for all ages; reserve a spot at thehub@gmavt.net. Info: 453-3678 or www.bristolskatepark.com.

LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer). Youth support group meets Monday nights, 4-6 p.m., Turningpoint Center, Marble Works, Middlebury. Info: 388-4249.

Middlebury Garden Club. Second Tuesday. Location varies. Barbara: 388-8268.

NEAT (Northeast Addison Television) Channel 16. Fourth Monday, 5-7 p.m. NEAT studio in Bristol. Bruce Duncan, bduncan@madriver.com.

Neshobe Sportsman Club. Second Monday, 6 p.m. potluck; 7 p.m. meeting. 97 Frog Hollow Road in Brandon.

Otter Creek Poets. Open poetry workshop held Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. Ilsley Library in Middlebury. Poets of all ages are invited to share their poetry for feedback, encouragement and optional weekly assignments. Bring a poem or two to share (plus 20 copies). Led by David Weinstock. Free.

Orwell Historical Society. Fourth Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Orwell Free Library.

PACT (People of Addison County Together). Third Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Vermont state office building on Exchange St. in Middlebury, Health Department conference room. 989-8141.

Salisbury Historical Society. First Saturday, 9:30-10:45 a.m. Salisbury Congregational Church.

Vergennes Lions Club. First and third Wednesday, 6 p.m., Vergennes American Legion. Social hour at 6, dinner at 6:45 with meeting following. Visitors welcome. Info: (802) 870-7070 or membership@vergenneslions.com.

Addison Peace Coalition. Saturday, 10:30-11 a.m. Triangle Park in Middlebury.

Citizens for Constitutional Government in Bridport. Thursday, 7-9 p.m. Bridport Community School. Learn about the U.S. and Vermont constitutions and how to defend our rights.

Five-Town Area Vigil for Peace. Friday, 5-5:30 p.m. Bristol green. All welcome to speak out for world peace.

Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles Mobile Service Van. Second and fourth Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Every Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Addison County Courthouse, in Middlebury. The van offers written exams, customer service and road tests. 828-2000.

American Legion Hall, Middlebury. Wednesday. Doors open 5:30 p.m. with early birds. Jackpot $3,000. Food available. Benefits veterans, scholarships and community programs. 388-9311.

Brandon Senior Center, Brandon. First and third Mondays. 6 p.m. Refreshments sold. 247-3121.

Brandon American Legion. Second and fourth Tuesdays, early games 6:15 p.m., regular games 7 p.m.

VFW Post 7823, Middlebury. Monday. Doors open 5 p.m., quickies 6:15 p.m., regular bingo 7 p.m. 388-9468.

Alcoholics Anonymous. Brandon, Bristol, Middlebury, Ripton, Vergennes. Alcoholics Anonymous holds meetings seven days a week throughout Addison County. For times, locations and information on 12-step, discussion, As Bill Sees It, Big Book, women’s and men’s meetings, call 388-9284.

Alcoholics Anonymous. Middlebury, Mondays, noon-1 p.m. Fridays, noon-1 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Men’s group: Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. The Turningpoint Center in the Marble Works. 388-4249.

Al-Anon Stepping Stones. Middlebury. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., Thursdays, 8 p.m., Fridays, 7 p.m. The Turningpoint Center in the Marble Works. 388-4249.

Al-Anon Women’s Group. Middlebury. Wednesdays, 7:15 p.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church.

Alateen. Middlebury. Thursdays, 8 p.m. The Turningpoint Center in the Marble Works. 388-4249.

At Wits End. Middlebury. Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. The Turningpoint Center in the Marble Works. 388-4249.

Autism Support Daily. First Monday, 7-9 p.m. New Haven Congregational Church. Support for families affected by autism. Online support at www.autismsupportdaily.com. Lynn George, 660-7240; Milly Jackson, 545-2335.

Blood pressure and foot clinics. Sponsored by Addison County Home Health and Hospice. Bring basin and towel for foot care. 388-7259.

Bridport: Grange Hall. First Wednesday of even-numbered months, 11 a.m.-noon.

Bristol: American Legion. Second Wednesday, 11 a.m.-noon.

Middlebury: Commons. Second Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon.

Middlebury: Russ Sholes. Third Friday, 10 a.m.-noon.

Vergennes: St. Peter’s Hall. First Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Exception: September 2011 clinic will be held Thursday, Sept. 8.

Bone Builders class. Every Monday and Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Brandon Senior Center. Free.

Brain Injury Support Group in Middlebury. Second Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Middlebury Inn, Stewart Library.

Brain Injury Support Group Project of Crown Point, N.Y. Every other Thursday, 6:30 p.m., 1869 Crown Point Rd., Crown Point, N.Y. Call (518) 597-3104 for dates.

Bridport parent/child playgroup. Every Tuesday during the school year, 9:30-11 a.m., Bridport Central School. For children 3-4 years old. Younger siblings welcome. Info: 758-2331.

Bristol Playgroup. Every Tuesday starting Sept. 13, 9:30-11 a.m., First Baptist Church. For children from birth to 6 years. Led by Ruth Bernstein and David Sandler. Sponsored by the Addison County Parent/Child Center. 388-3171.

Car seat safety check in Middlebury. Middlebury Volunteer Ambulance Association, 55 Collins Drive. First Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Childbirth Classes. Porter Hospital offers several options in childbirth classes. Schedules and applications: 382-3413 or www.portermedical.org/outreach.html.

Childcare Class. Thursdays at 4:15 p.m. Lincoln Library. 453-5362.

Family Caregiver Support Group in Middlebury. 388-3983. Elderly Services, 112 Exchange St. Third Fridays.

Foot care clinic, also blood pressure and pulse monitors. 658-2421. Bridport Grange. First Mondays of even months.

Hellenbach Cancer Support Group in Middlebury. Call for information and meeting times: 388-6107.

HIV Testing in Middlebury. Open Door Clinic. 388-0137. Free and anonymous. Call for appointment.

La Leche League of Addison County in Middlebury. Third Mondays, toddler time 9:30 a.m., monthly meeting 10:30 a.m. For breastfeeding information or directions: 382-1589.

Meet other mothers for breastfeeding information. Samantha, 545-2009.

Memory screenings in Middlebury. First Tuesdays, by appointment. Free. Appointments: 385-3711 or nschaedel@hphrc.org.

Middlebury Playgroup. Every Tuesday starting Sept. 13, 9:30-11 a.m., Memorial Baptist Church, South Pleasant Street. For children from birth to 6 years. Led by Meg Langworthy. Sponsored by the Addison County Parent/Child Center. 388-3171.

Monday Playgroup in Brandon. Mondays when schools are open, 10-11:30 a.m. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, downstairs. Run by Brandon Recreation Department, 247-0228.

Mom2Mom Breastfeeding Evening Support Group in Middlebury. Fourth Thursday of the month, 6-7:30 p.m. Vermont Dept. of Health, 156 South Village Green, 388-4644.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) in Vergennes. Third Thursday, 9-11 a.m. Assembly of God Christian Center. Breakfast, education, friendship and activities for mothers and children five and under. Child care provided. Heather Quesnel, 388-6834.

NAMI-VT Family Support Group in Brandon. First Monday. 7-8:30 p.m., Brandon Museum at the Stephen A. Douglas Birthplace. For family members and close friends of a loved one with a serious mental illness. Mary, 247-0180; or NAMI office, 1-800-639-6480.

NAMI-VT Family Support Group in Middlebury. Third Thursday. 7-8:30 p.m., CSAC conference room. For family members and close friends of a loved one with a serious mental illness. Caryn, 388-9669; Kelly, 877-6550; or NAMI office, 1-800-639-6480.

Narcotics Anonymous Road to Recovery Group. Middlebury. 6 p.m. The Turningpoint Center in the Marble Works. 388-4249.

Natural Beginnings Breastfeeding Support Group. Third Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon. Department of Health WIC office in Middlebury. Taught by Vicki Kirby, RN, IBCLC. 236-4136 or 948-2172.

Open Door Clinic. Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Middlebury. Free health care for low-income, uninsured people. 388-0137.

Overeaters Anonymous in Bristol. Saturday, 1 p.m. Downstairs in the Lawrence Memorial Library. 349-4545.

Overeaters Anonymous in Middlebury. Monday, noon. The Turningpoint Center in the Marble Works. 388-4249.

Pilates. Tuesday and Thursday, 8-8:45 a.m. Lincoln Library. 453-2665.

Play group for preschool children. United Church of Lincoln. Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Jen Goodyear, 453-8589.

POSKVT (Parents of Special Kids Vermont). Second Monday, 7-9 p.m. New Haven Congregational Church. Parent support group. Topics include IEPs, services offered in Addison County, divorce, parents’ rights, sleep problems, general teen-age issues and more. Join online group at health.groups.yahoo.com/group/POSKVT_MEMBERS. Milly Jackson, 545-2335; Ann Duclos-Collier, 453-7324.

Prenatal Exercise Class. Monday, 5 p.m. Porter Hospital conference room. Exercise class designed for childbearing women with emphasis on stretching and toning. Registration: Heidi Sulis, 388-4739.

Preschooler Open Gym in Ferrisburgh. Fridays, 9:30-11 a.m. Oct. 3 through end of April. Closed school holidays. Free play in the gum. Bring trikes, bikes, scooters and helmets. Toddler push carts, wagons, ball and Legos available. Baby blanket area. Birth to 5. Snacks for sale. 877-1534 or 877-1312.

PTSD Support Group in Middlebury. Monday, starting Aug. 16, 5:30 p.m., Turningpoint Center in the Marble Works. 388-4249.

RSVP Bone Builders. Osteoporosis prevention exercise program is offered, several locations. 50-minute classes are free and open to the public. www.volunteersinvt.org/bonebuildclasses.html or 388-7044.

Bristol: American Legion, Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m.; Bristol Health and Fitness, Tuesday and Thursday, 2 p.m.

East Middlebury: Valley Bible Church, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.

Middlebury: Community Services Building, Monday and Wednesday, 4 p.m.; Middlebury Fitness, Tuesday and Thursday, 1 p.m.; Vermont Adult Learning, Monday and Wednesday, 4 p.m.

Monkton: Friends Methodist Church, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 5:30 p.m.

Lincoln: Lincoln Library, Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 4:30-5:30 p.m. Information: 453-2665.

Shoreham: Volunteer Fire Department, Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.

South Starksboro: Jerusalem School House, Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m.

Starksboro: Starksboro Library, Tuesday and Thursday, 6-7 p.m. Information: Lisa Daudon, 453-3732.

Whiting: Town Hall, Monday and Thursday, 9 a.m.

SOS (Survivors of Suicide). First Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hospice Volunteer Services in the Marble Works. Grief support for those who have lost someone to suicide. Info: 388-4111.

Speak Up! Addison County. First, second and fourth Thursdays, St. Stephen’s Church in Middlebury. Self-advocacy group for individuals with developmental disabilities. Info: 388-3702.

Toddler Playgroup. Brandon. St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Registration: 247-0228 or www.town.brandon.vt.us/recreation.htm.

Tot open gym in Ferrisburgh. Fridays, 9:30-11 a.m., Ferrisburgh Central School gymnasium. Info: 877-1312 or 877-3247.

Turningpoint Center. Monday, 9 a.m.-7:45 p.m.; Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m-10 p.m. Closed Sunday. Marble Works, opposite American Flatbread. Community center dedicated to providing a safe social and educational, substance-free environment for all. Free movie every Saturday, 7:30 p.m. 388-4249. Potluck supper first and third Wednesdays, 6 p.m.; bring a dish if you are able. Food shelf donations accepted as well.

Vergennes Playgroup. Every Tuesday, 9:30-11 a.m., starting Sept. 7, 2011. Congregational Church, South Water Street. For children from birth to 6 years. Sponsored by the Addison County Parent/Child Center. 388-3171.

Vet to Vet. Middlebury. Tuesdays, 6:15 p.m. The Turningpoint Center in the Marble Works.

Wits End. Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. A confidential support group for parents whose adolescent or young adult is using alcohol, marijuana and other drugs. Turningpoint Center in Middlebury. 388-4249.

Women for Sobriety. Mondays, 6:15 p.m. The Turningpoint Center in the Marble Works. Self-help group for women with drinking problems. Info: 897-5254.

Yoga class in Middlebury. Third Sundays, noon-1 p.m. Otter Creek Yoga in the Marble Works. Free. 388-1961.

Yoga class in Middlebury. Every Friday April 15-June 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m., The Lodge at Otter Creek. Free seated yoga class. 1-800-642-5119, ext. 1058.

Yoga class in Monkton. Sundays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Yoga class in Vergennes. Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Bixby Library. Starts Nov. 22, 2011. Free. Info: 877-2211.

Yoga for Community in Bristol. Fridays, 6:30 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. Phoenix Rising Center on Mountain Street. $5 contribution. Janet, 453-2419.

Bixby Memorial Library. 258 Main St., Vergennes. 877-2211. Monday, 12:30-8 p.m.; Tuesday, 12:30-5 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, 12:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Story time Thursday, 10:30 a.m.

Brandon Free Public Library. Preschool story hour every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Movies shown every Friday at 1:30 p.m. (17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian). 247-8230.

Hancock Free Public Library. Wednesday, 1-5 p.m.; Thursday, noon-6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Books, videos and DVDs. Other items available through interlibrary loan.

Ilsley Public Library. 75 Main St., Middlebury, 388-4095. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. October-April, Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Baby and toddler story hour: Wednesdays, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Preschooler (3 and up) story hour: Thursdays, 10:30-11:15 a.m. November activities, 3:30-4:30 p.m.: Mondays, Legos and Chess; Tuesdays, Hand in Hand volunteer projects; Wednesdays, Nov. 2, 16 and 30, Hogwarts Reading Society (fantasy book club); Fridays (plus Dec. 2, but not Nov. 25), After-school Fairy Tales and Crafts for K-2. Also, Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 2-Dec. 7 (except Thanksgiving week), 4:30-5:30 p.m., Let’s Learn Japanese! And Saturdays, Nov. 5-Dec. 10 (except Nov. 26), 10:30-11:30 a.m., African Adventure Stories. November Anytime Craft: Bottlecap Necklaces. Children’s room info: 388-4097.

Lawrence Memorial Library. 40 North St., Bristol, 453-2366. Monday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday, 1-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Lincoln Library. 222 W. River Rd., Lincoln, 453-2665. Monday, 2-6 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (additional evening hours on a volunteer basis); Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Reading with Magic, the therapy dog, Mondays, 3:15-4:15. Lego club, Wednesdays, 3-5 p.m. Story time (age five and under), Friday, 10:30 a.m. Seniors program, second Wednesday, 10 a.m. Book discussion group, first Wednesday at 7 p.m. Info: 453-3575. Parkinson’s support group, second Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.

New Haven Community Library. Located in the new library/town offices building. Tuesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, 1-8 p.m. Thursday, 1-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Summer reading program 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, starting July 12. Information: Deborah, 453-4015.

Orwell Free Library. Tuesday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon.

Platt Memorial Library. Shoreham. 897-2647. Monday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 2 p.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Programs on website: www.plattlib.org.

Russell Memorial Library. Monkton. 453-4471. Tuesday, 3-8 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. “Final Friday Fun” program for preschools age 3-5, 10-11 a.m., last Friday of every month during the school year. WiFi available.

Salisbury Free Public Library. 458-0747. Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon; Tuesday and Thursday, 2-5 p.m. Children’s Time, Tuesday 2:30-4 p.m. Info: http://salisburyfreelibrary.blogspot.com.

Sarah Partridge Community Library. East Middlebury. 388-7588. Ilsley Library cards accepted. Tuesday, 9 a.m.-noon; Thursday, 2-6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon. Story time for preschoolers, Tuesday, 10:30-11 a.m.; Books and Lunch on third Tuesdays, noon. Book sale on Saturdays.

Starksboro Public Library. 2827 Route 116, Starksboro (in town hall); 453-3732. Parking behind town offices. Monday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Story time (ages 3-5) Monday, 10:30 a.m. 453-3732.

Whiting Free Library. Main Street opposite the church. 623-7862. Call for hours. Story time with Deb Lendway, 10 a.m. Wednesdays.