Events through 07/17/09

Covers July 2-17

 

Thursday, July 2

“Middlebury’s Got Talent!” auditions in Middlebury. Thursday, July 2, time TBD, Town Hall Theater. Try out for “Middlebury’s Got Talent!” showing on Aug. 29 and 30 at the THT. Open to anyone of any age with any skill whatsoever. To schedule an audition for July 1 or 2, send an e-mail to danderson@townhalltheater.org.

“Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” screening in Bristol. Thursday, July 2, 4:30 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Library. Free. Info: 453-2366.

Author appearance and book reading in Middlebury. Thursday, July 2, 6 p.m., Vermont Book Shop. Heather Duffy-Stone reads from her new book for young adults, “This Is What I Want to Tell You,” at a casual and festive party for all. Info: 388-2061.

Author appearance and book signing in Brandon. Thursday, July 2, 7 p.m., Briggs Carriage Bookstore. Author Woden Teachout discusses his new book, “Capture the Flag,” which examines the meaning of the American flag in our culture.

Band concert in Vergennes. Thursday, July 2, 7-9 p.m., Vergennes City Park. The 40th Army Band will perform.

 

Friday, July 3

Wii games for teens in Middlebury. Friday, July 3, 2 p.m., Ilsley Public Library. Youth in grade six and up can play Wii games or Guitar Hero on the big screen in the community room. Beginners welcome. Every Friday in July. Info: 388-4097.

Patrick Fitzsimmons and His Band in Lincoln. Friday, July 3, 4 p.m., Burnham Hall. Live music in the natural amphitheater on the east side of the hall. Suggested donation: $10 adults, $5 kids 12 and under, $20 families.

Dance in Vergennes. Friday, July 3, 6-10 p.m., Vergennes American Legion. Dance to the Honky Tonkers.

Chamber concert in Salisbury. Friday, July 3, 7:30 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Church. Kick off to 30th year of the Salisbury Summer Music Series. The faculty of Camp Point Counter Point will play Beethoven, Kodaly and Mendelssohn. Free. Donations welcome.

Fireworks in Vergennes. Friday, July 3, dusk, Vergennes Union High School athletic field. Sponsored by the Addison County Eagles Club and the Vergennes American Legion.

Fireworks in Bristol. Friday, July 3, dusk, Bristol Recreation Field. With vendors, food, crafts and games before dark. Info: 453-5885.

 

Saturday, July 4

Pancake breakfast in Shoreham. Saturday, July 4, 7-11 a.m., Shoreham village green. Annual Fourth of July fund-raiser to support the continued lighting of the flag on the village green. Full breakfast (with real maple syrup!) before the parades. Adults $6.50, ages 6-12 $3.50, 5 and under free. Info: 897-2001.

July Fourth celebration and parade in Bristol. Saturday, July 4, 9 a.m., downtown Bristol. Celebrate the Fourth with the traditional outhouse race at 9 a.m. and the parade at 10:30 a.m. Info: 453-5885 or www.bristolrec.org.              

Independence Day celebration and parade in Brandon. Saturday, July 4, 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Central Park, Brandon Green Park and Park Village (1 mile north of town). Vendors, silent auction, kids’ activities. Parade starts at 1 p.m. Bluegrass concert, Great Brandon Ball Race. Later, in Park Village, there will be rides, DJ, break dancing, food, with fireworks at dusk. Info: 247-3275 or bidc2000@aol.com.

Ice cream social in Salisbury. Saturday, July 4, 2-5 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Church. Thirty-fifth annual event. Rain or shine.

French film screening in Middlebury. Saturday, July 4, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Middlebury College, Dana Auditorium. “Entre les Murs” (“The Class”), Palme D’Or winner at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival. In French with English subtitles. Info: 443-5510.

Live music in Ripton. Saturday, July 4, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House. Multi-instrumental trio Twist of the Wrist will perform, after a one-hour open-mike set. Call in advance for an open-mike slot. Admission $8 adults, $5 seniors, $3 children. Info: 388-9782.

“Soul Men” screening in Middlebury. Saturday, July 4, 7:45 p.m., Turningpoint Center in the Marble Works. Starring Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac. Free. Info 388-4249.

 

Sunday, July 5

Handbell concert in Middlebury. Sunday, July 5, 10:15 a.m., Grace Baptist Church, 952 Merchants Row. The Worship Choir and Handbell Ringers of First Baptist Church in Cordele, Ga., will present a patriotic concert. Free.

“Walking Into the Wild” on stage in Middlebury. Sunday, July 5, 2-3 p.m., town green. The Very Merry Theatre presents a musical tale of three siblings walking up to the Middlebury/Cornwall area in 1782. Free. Bring a chair. Info: 462-2719.

Fife and drum performance in Orwell. Sunday, July 5, 2 p.m., Mount Independence State Historic Site. The Seth Warner Mount Independence Fife & Drum Corps will commemorate 232 years since American troops withdrew from the mount, in the face of British troops at Mount Defiance across the lake. Fee, $5 for adults, free for children under 15, includes admission to the museum and all the trails. Arrive at 1:30 for the concert. Info: 948-2000.

Historic homestead tour in Ferrisburgh. Sunday, July 5, 2 p.m., Rokeby Museum, Route 7. Architectural historian and barn expert Tom Visser will lead a tour of Rokeby’s outbuildings. Info: 877-3406.

Classical music in Rochester. Sunday, July 5, 4 p.m., Rochester High School auditorium. The opening concert of the Green Mountain Suzuki Festival, with Benjamin Gish, cello, and Cynthia Huard, piano. Pre-concert talk at 3:30 p.m. Free, but donations welcome. Info: www.rcmsvt.org or 767-9234.

 

Monday, July 6

Vermont Adult Learning orientation in Middlebury. Monday, July 6, 9:30 a.m., Community Services Building, 282 Boardman St. Learn about free classes and tutoring options in basic reading, writing and math; computer skills; GED and adult diploma; college prep; English for speakers of other languages; and work readiness. For people 16 and older. Info: 388-4392.

“Build a Book Trailer” project in Middlebury. Monday, July 6, 10:30 a.m., Ilsley Library. Kids grades 3 and up will create a short teaser, like a movie trailer, to entice readers to pick up their favorite books. Also on July 13. Info: 388-4097.

Cookout and band concert in Orwell. Monday, July 6, 6 p.m., Orwell village green. The First Congregational Church of Orwell will be selling hamburgers, hot dogs, salads and desserts prior to the town band concert.

Bereavement meeting in Middlebury. Monday, July 6, 7 p.m., Hospice Volunteer Services (in the Marble Works). Monthly support group for families who have experienced the death of a child. Info: 388-6837 or 388-9603.

Open observatory in Middlebury. Monday, July 6, 9-10:30 p.m., Middlebury College observatory, Bicentennial Hall. View Jupiter and its four moons in honor of the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s first use of an astronomical telescope. Weather permitting; call 443-2266 after 7 p.m. that evening to check status.

 

Tuesday, July 7

Tie-Dyeing for Teens  program in Middlebury. Tuesday, July 2, 10:30 a.m., Ilsley Library. Bring a pre-washed cotton T-shirt or other item and let your creativity flow. Info: 388-4097.

“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” screening in Bristol. Tuesday, July 7, 4:30 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Library. Free. Info: 453-2366.

International youth chorus in Middlebury. Tuesday, July 7, 7 p.m., Middlebury Congregational Church. Heritage in Harmony, with high school singers from Vermont, Quebec and France, will perform in the U.S., Canada and France as part of the Quadricentennial Youth Leadership Program. Reception and refreshments immediately following the concert. Free. Info: kwillis@vcwa.org or (802) 654-2727.

 

Wednesday, July 8

Puzzlemania in Bristol. Wednesday, July 8, 2-4 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Library. Paint your own puzzle piece. Info: 453-2366.

“Speed-the-Plow” on stage in Middlebury. Wednesday, July 8, 8 p.m., Town Hall Theater. The Middlebury Actors Workshop presents David Mamet’s roller coaster ride through the wilds of the Hollywood dealmakers. Also showing July 9-12. Tickets, $17,available by phone at 382-9222, online at www.townhalltheater.org or at the THT box office.

Piano concert in Middlebury. Wednesday, July 8, 8:30 p.m., Middlebury College, Mahaney Center for the Arts. The Spanish School presents Paco Alvarez, whose performance features a musical homage to Albeniz on the centenary of his death. Free.

 

Thursday, July 9

Nature walk in Middlebury. Thursday, July 9, 8-11 a.m., starting from Otter View Park, at the corner of Weybridge Street and Pulp Mill Bridge Road. Jointly offered by Otter Creek Audubon and the Middlebury Land Trust. Info: 388-1007 or 388-6829.

Basin Bluegrass Festival in Brandon. Thursday, July 9, all day, 114 Basin Rd., Brandon. The 15th annual festival continues through July 12. Early bird camping starting July 5. Huge family festival with the best bluegrass bands around, plus workshops, guitar raffle, vendors and more. Go to www.brandon.org/bluegrass.htm or call 247-3275 or, after July 4, (802) 236-1096 for ticket prices and reservations.

“Healthier Living” workshops for seniors in Middlebury. Thursday, July 9, 9-11:30 a.m., Elderly Services, 112 Exchange St. One of a series of six free weekly workshops to help people with chronic conditions to live better. Info and registration: 388-3983 or college@elderlyservices.org.

Summer picnic for seniors in Vergennes. Thursday, July 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Button Bay State Park. Champlain Valley Agency on Aging invites seniors to this annual picnic, with entertainment by It Takes Two and a BBQ chicken lunch. Suggested donation of $5. Reservations required; call 1-800-642-5119, ext. 615. Transportation through ACTR: 388-1946.

“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” screening in Bristol. Thursday, July 9, 4:30 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Library. Free. Info: 453-2366.

Author appearance and book signing in Brandon. Thursday, July 9, 7 p.m., Briggs Carriage Bookstore. Vermont author Jim Merkel discusses his new book, “Radical Simplicity: Small Footprints on a Finite Earth” and signs copies.

Rain garden workshop in Middlebury. Thursday, July 9, 7-9 p.m., ACRPC, 14 Seminary St. “Gardening to Absorb the Storm — How to Create a Rain Garden. Presented by Emma Melvin, water quality educator at UVM Extension.

Le Vent du Nord in Middlebury. Thursday, July 9, 7:30 p.m., Middlebury College, McCullough Social Space. Live music with from Quebec. Free.

“Speed-the-Plow” on stage in Middlebury. Thursday, July 9, 8 p.m., Town Hall Theater. See July 8 listing for details.

 

Friday, July 10

Basin Bluegrass Festival in Brandon. Friday, July 10, all day, 114 Basin Rd., Brandon. See July 9 listing for details.

Tent sale in Salisbury. Friday, July 10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Church. Proceeds benefit the church and the Honduran Volunteer Project. Continues Saturday.

Senior luncheon in Middlebury. Friday, July 10, noon, VFW. A “First Friday” luncheon on the second Friday. Glazed ham lunch with all the fixings. Suggested $3 donation. Bring a place setting. Reservations: 1-800-642-5119, ext. 607. For transportation, call ACTR at 388-1946.

Senior luncheon in Bristol. Friday, July 10, noon, Mary’s Inn at Baldwin Creek. A special summer menu created by chef Doug Mack. Suggested $5 donation. Reservations: 1-800-642-5119, ext. 615.

Wii games for teens in Middlebury. Friday, July 10, 2 p.m., Ilsley Public Library. Youth in grade six and up can play Wii games or Guitar Hero on the big screen in the community room. Beginners welcome. Every Friday in July. Info: 388-4097.

“In Search of Language” discussion in Middlebury. Friday, July 10, 4:30 p.m., Middlebury College, Dana Auditorium. National speaker John De Mado discusses the essence of language, using humor and vignettes to illustrate the role language plays in our lives. Info: 443-5510.

Art opening and reception in Bristol. Friday, July 10, 5-7 p.m., Art on Main, 25 Main St. Celebrate the photographs of John David Geery of Clarendon, on exhibit through Aug. 15. Info: 453-4032 or info@artonmain.net.

Arts Walk in Middlebury. Friday, July 10, 5-7:30 p.m., downtown Middlebury, the Old Stone Mill and the Marble Works. The second monthly Arts Walk, featuring over 30 venues, including galleries, stores and restaurants.

Carillon concert in Middlebury. Friday, July 10, 7 p.m., Middlebury College, Mead Chapel. Part of the 24th annual Carillon Series. Free.

“Yankee Doodle Dandy” screening in Vergennes. Friday, July 10, 7:30 p.m., Vergennes Opera House. The Friday Night Flicks series presents the James Cagney classic. Tickets at the door: $5, with a $5 discount for families of four. Info: 877-6737.

Davydov-Fanning Duo in Salisbury. Friday, July 10, 7:30 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Church. Dieuwke Davydov (cello) and Diana Fanning (piano) play Bach, Beethoven, De Falla and Debussy. Part of the Salisbury Summer Performance Series. Free, but donations welcome.

Japanese traditional storytelling and paper-cutting performance. Friday, July 10, 8 p.m., Middlebury College, Wright Theater. Presented by the Japanese school. Free.

“Speed-the-Plow” on stage in Middlebury. Friday, July 10, 8 p.m., Town Hall Theater. See July 8 listing for details.

 

Saturday, July 11

Basin Bluegrass Festival in Brandon. Saturday, July 11, all day, 114 Basin Rd., Brandon. See July 9 listing for details.

Green Mountain Club work hike in Ripton. Saturday, July 11, 8:30 a.m., meet at Ripton Community House. Maintain trails on Worth Mountain. All abilities welcome. Wear work clothes and gloves. Info: Chip Morgan, 388-9868.

Wood energy workshop in Lincoln. Saturday, July 11, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Lincoln Library. Multiple environmental organizations host a workshop on firewood use and production in the local Five Town Forest.

Flea market and bake sale in East Middlebury. Saturday, July 11, 9 a.m.-noon, East Middlebury Methodist Church. Info: 388-7139.

Tent sale in Salisbury. Saturday, July 11, 9 a.m.-noon, Salisbury Congregational Church. Proceeds benefit the church and the Honduran Volunteer Project.

Annual town picnic in Weybridge. Saturday, July 11, 11:30 a.m., Weybridge School. Bring a dish to share. All residents — past and present — are invited. Info: 545-2000.

Chicken BBQ dinner in Brandon. Saturday, July 11, 4-7 p.m., Neshobe Sportsman Club. BBQ chicken, cold salads and strawberry shortcake. Adults $9; kids 5-10, $5; under 5, free. Info: 247-6687.

Town Fair and Firemen’s BBQ in New Haven. Saturday, July 11, 4-8 p.m., town green. Vendors, flea market, food. Info: 453-5978.

Bach Bash in Hancock. Saturday, July 11, 7 p.m., Hancock Town Hall. The Rochester Chamber Music Society’s 11th annual celebration of Bach’s music. Admission by donation. Info: 767-9234 or lesley@rcmsvt.org.

German film screening in Middlebury. Saturday, July 11, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Middlebury College, Dana Auditorium. “Vier Minuten” (“Four Minutes”), in German with English subtitles. Free.

“Speed-the-Plow” on stage in Middlebury. Saturday, July 11, 8 p.m., Town Hall Theater. See July 8 listing for details.

Chinese music concert in Middlebury. Saturday, July 11, 8 p.m. Middlebury College, Mahaney Center for the Arts. Cynthia Hsiang and Zhimin Han present a concert of original and traditional compositions. Free.

 

Sunday, July 12

Basin Bluegrass Festival in Brandon. Sunday, July 12, all day, 114 Basin Rd., Brandon. See July 9 listing for details.

Nomadicare reception in Middlebury. Sunday, July 12, 1-5 p.m., 248 Washington Street Ext. This Middlebury nonprofit, which does work in Mongolia, is holding a reception for Khongoroo, assistant for organization’s fieldwork there. Hear about the upcoming program for August and September. Refreshments. Info: 38-1301 or sas@lifenergyheal.com.

“Speed-the-Plow” on stage in Middlebury. Sunday, July 12, 2 p.m., Town Hall Theater. See July 8 listing for details.

Classical duos and trios in Rochester. Sunday, July 12, 4 p.m., Rochester Federated Church. A Rochester Chamber Music Society concert featuring Sarah Schenkman, cello; Terry Moore, violin; Cynthia Huard, piano. Pre-concert talk at 3:30 p.m. Admission by donation. Info: 767-9234 or lesley@rcmsvt.org.

Tupperware fund-raiser in Vergennes. Sunday, July 12, 6-7:30 p.m., Vergennes Union High School cafeteria. Cash-and-carry Tupperware sale to benefit the VUHS varsity cheerleaders. Info: 759-2762.

German film screening in Middlebury. Sunday, July 12, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Middlebury College, Dana Auditorium. “Vier Minuten.” (“Four Minutes.”) In German with English subtitles. Info: 443-5510.

“De la race en Amérique” on stage in Middlebury. Sunday, July 12, 7:30 p.m., Middlebury College, Wright Theater. A French dramatization of the now-famous “A More Perfect Union” speech given by Barack Obama in 2008. Presented by students of the French School. Free.

 

Monday, July 13

GED testing in Middlebury. Monday, July 13, 10 a.m., Vermont Adult Learning, 282 Boardman St. Pre-registration required. Call 388-4392 for info and to register.

“Build a Book Trailer” project in Middlebury. Monday, July 13, 10:30 a.m., Ilsley Library. Kids grades 3 and up will create a short teaser, like a movie trailer, to entice readers to pick up their favorite books. Also on July 13. Info: 388-4097.

Addison County Right to Life meeting in East Middlebury. Monday, July 13, 7 p.m., Valley Bible Church. Visitors welcome. Info: 388-2898.

 

Tuesday, July 14

“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” screening in Bristol. Tuesday, July 14, 4:30 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Library. Free. Info: 453-2366.

History cruise on Lake Champlain. Tuesday, July 14, 5:30, leaving from Larrabee’s Point (adjacent to the Fort Ti ferry) in Shoreham. “Cruising with Samuel de Champlain” is a two-hour history cruise aboard the Carillon with guest speaker Donald Thompson portraying de Champlain on his first campaign down the lake in 1609. Tickets $30 ($25 for Sheldon Museum members). Also offered July 21. Reservations: 388-2117.

 

Wednesday, July 15

Magical theater in Bristol. Wednesday, July 15, 1-5 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Library. For ages 9-12. Pre-register at the library or by calling 453-2366.

“Lotions and Potions” crafts for teens in Middlebury. Wednesday, July 15, 3-5 p.m., Ilsley Library. For kids in grade 6 and up. Teens can make their own body powder, bath salts and more, using natural ingredients. Info: 388-4097.

Ice cream social in Bristol. Wednesday, July 15, 6:30-8 p.m., village green. Cones, sundaes and more, to benefit the Bristol Federated Church’s mission work. During the band concert. Rain or shine. Info: 453-2420.

Adult book discussion in Shoreham. Wednesday, July 15, 7 p.m., Platt Memorial Library. Read any book by Vermont author Dorothy Canfield Fisher and come discuss her style and content.

 

Thursday, July 16

“Healthier Living” workshops for seniors in Middlebury. Thursday, July 16, 9-11:30 a.m., Elderly Services, 112 Exchange St. One of a series of six free weekly workshops to help people with chronic conditions to live better. Info and registration: 388-3983 or college@elderlyservices.org.

Scrapbooking workshop in Bristol. Thursday, July 16, 3 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Library. For kids ages 11-18. Pre-register at the library or by calling 453-2366.

Art opening and open house in Vergennes. Thursday, July 16, 6-8 p.m., 229 Main St. (Basin Block storefront). Over 30 decorated wood-framed mirrors on display, which can also be seen at www.reflectionsonvergennes.com. Mirrors will be auctioned off on Saturday, July 18, to benefit the Vergennes Lions Club. Info: 877-3243.

Author appearance and book signing in Brandon. Thursday, July 16, 7 p.m., Briggs Carriage Bookstore. Storyteller Kevin Eurich shares his new book, “Waterbury: The Other Love of My Life.”

Historical society meeting in Bristol. Thursday, July 16, 7 p.m., Howden Hall. Jackie Calder of the Vermont Historical Society will speak about Harold Goddard Rugg, a Vermont scholar, world traveler and collector.

Bird banding discussion in Vergennes. Thursday, July 16, 7 p.m., Bixby Memorial Library. Local educator and bird expert Rodney Olson will give a slideshow, show how bird bands and traps work, and share his knowledge about the value of bird banding to the health of the planet. Free. Info: 877-2211.

“The Sound of Music” on stage in Rutland. Thursday, July 16, 7:30 p.m., Paramount Theater, Center Street. The Brandon Town Players present the Rodgers’ & Hammerstein classic with many local towns represented by cast and crew. Tickets are $23 orchestra/loge or $21 balcony, available at the Paramount box office: (802) 775-0903 or www.paramountlive.org. Running through July 19.

 

Friday, July 17

Photography workshop in Bristol. Friday, July 17, 2 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Library. A program for kids age 11-18, with Chris Clements of Loveworks Photographic.

Wii games for teens in Middlebury. Friday, July 17, 2 p.m., Ilsley Public Library. Youth in grade six and up can play Wii games or Guitar Hero on the big screen in the community room. Beginners welcome. Every Friday in July. Info: 388-4097.

Fife and drum concert in Orwell. Friday, July 17, 7 p.m., Mount Independence State Historic Site. The Seth Warner Mount Independence Fife and Drum Corps performs music of the American Revolution. Info: 948-2000.

“The Sound of Music” on stage in Rutland. Friday, July 17, 7:30 p.m., Paramount Theater, Center Street. See details in July 16 entry.

Chamber concert in Salisbury. Friday, July 17, 7:30 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Church. The Camp Point CounterPoint faculty ensemble will play Haydn, Beethoven and Shostakovich. Free; donations accepted. Info: (802) 351-6671.

 

LIVE MUSIC

Vorcza in Middlebury. Thursday, July 2, 8:30-11:30 p.m., 51 Main.

Patrick Fitzsimmons and his band in Lincoln. Friday, July 3, 4 p.m., outside Burnham Hall.

Knotty Pine in Bristol. Friday, July 3, 8 p.m., Bristol Bakery and Café.

Jazz Rehab in Middlebury. Friday, July 3, 8:30-11:30 p.m., 51 Main.

Josh Brooks and His Band in Vergennes. Saturday, July 4, 10 p.m., Bar Antidote.

Panton Flats in Ferrisburgh. Friday, July 10, 9:30 p.m., the Red Mill at the Basin Harbor Club.

Teresa Storch in Brandon. Saturday, July 11, 7 p.m., Briggs Carriage Bookstore.

 

 

ONGOING EVENTS

By category: Farmers’ Markets • Sports • Clubs & Organizations • Government & Politics • Bingo • Fund-Raising Sales • Dance, Music, Arts & Education • Health & Parenting • Meals • Art Exhibits & Museums • Library Programs.

 

FARMERS’ MARKETS

Online Farmers’ Market. www.addisoncounty.locallygrown.net. Year round farmers’ market. Order online.

Bristol Farmers’ Market. Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m., on the Bristol town green. Through Oct. 7. Also, Saturdays, June 20, July 25, Aug. 29 and Sept. 26, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fresh local vegetables and fruits, breads, meats, eggs, wine, plants, flowers and crafts. Info: 453-7397.

Middlebury Farmers’ Market. Saturdays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Marble Works (outdoors by the falls), through October. Fresh local produce, meats, cheeses, eggs, baked goods, wine, flowers, plants and crafts. EBT and debit cards welcome. Info: 388-0178.

Orwell Village Farmers’ Market. Fridays, June 19-Oct. 2, 3-6 p.m., Orwell village green. Info: 948-2670.

 

Sports

Co-ed volleyball in Middlebury. Monday, 6:45-9 p.m. Middlebury Municipal Gym. Jack Brown, 388-2502; Bruce at Middlebury Recreation Department, 388-8103.

Family swim nights in Bristol. Tuesdays 7-8:30 p.m. Mount Abraham Union High School. $5 per family, $2 per individual. 453-2333 x2082.

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

 

Clubs & Organizations

ACT (Addison Central Teens). Mondays through Thursdays, 3-6 p.m., Fridays, 3-10 p.m. 94 Main St. (Middlebury Town Office building), below rec. gym. Teen drop-in space. Hang out with friends, play pool, watch movies, and eat great food. Open Mike Night, third Wednesday, 6-9 p.m. Fly-tying classes every first and third Thursday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Jam session every second and fourth Thursday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Info: 399-3910 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.

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.

Breadloaf Toastmaster’s Public Speaking Club. Meetings held the second and third Wednesdays of the month from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. at Memorial Baptist Church in Middlebury. Learn to create speeches and present them with calm confidence in a supportive environment. Contact President Deb Mazza at easyspeaker@comcast.net or call 349-7073.

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 Bike Club. Summer 2009: Women’s rides, Wednesdays, 6 p.m.; mountain-bike (MTB) ride, Thursdays, 6 p.m.; road rides, Saturdays, 7 a.m. Call the Alpine Shop at 388-7547 for meeting locations and details.

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.

 

Government & Politics

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.

 

Bingo

American Legion Hall, Middlebury. Wednesday. Doors open 5 p.m., quickies 6:15 p.m., regular bingo 7 p.m. Food available. Benefits veterans, scholarships and community programs. 388-9311.

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

 

Fund-Raising Sales

Bixby Memorial Library Book Sale. Monday, 12:30-8 p.m.; Tuesday and Friday, 12:30-5 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Books, tapes, CDs and puzzles or all ages. Donations welcome.

Brandon Free Public Library Book Sale. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Ilsley Public Library Book Sale. First Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

St. Peter’s Closet in Vergennes. Next to St. Peter’s Parish Hall. Seasonal clothing at reasonable prices. Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Two Brothers Tavern’s Charitable Mondays. First Monday. 10 percent of entire day’s proceeds go to designated charity.

 

Dance, Music, Arts & Education

Book group in Middlebury. “We Read Middlebury: Books by and about Our Town.” Third Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m., Ilsley Public Library. Info: 388-4095.

Bristol band concerts. Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Bristol bandstand. Weather permitting. Through the end of August.

Bristol Bookworms for seniors. Wednesdays, 11-11:45 a.m. American Legion. 1-800-642-5119 x1039.

Dance, Place, Video: Open Screenings at Middlebury College. Monday, 7 p.m. Main library, room 230. Weekly showings of film and video works illustrating the fields of dramatic cinema and choreography. Free. 443-MIDD or www.middlebury.edu/dance.

French conversation group in Brandon. Saturday, 9:30 a.m. Briggs Carriage Bookstore. Meet and practice French speaking every Saturday. All abilities welcome. Information: www.briggscarriage.com or 247-0050.

Hand-Crafters Group in Brandon. Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Briggs Carriage Bookstore. Knit, crochet or hook rugs. All skill levels welcome. Nancy Jewett, 483-2222.

Heart in Hand Knitters in Middlebury. Information: 388-4097.

Jam session for teens in Middlebury. Second and fourth Thursdays of each month, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Addison Central Teen Center, 94 Main St. Bring your own instrument or borrow one of ours. To register, call Robin or Jutta at 388-3910.

Knitting and Rug Hooking in Brandon. First and third Wednesdays of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Briggs Carriage Bookstore. Project sharing, idea gathering and textile camaraderie. 247-0050.

Knitting Group in Lincoln. Sunday (except last Sunday of the month), 3-5 p.m. Lincoln Library. 453-2665.

Knitting Group in Middlebury. Wednesday, 5:30-9 p.m. Vermont Beads and Fibers. Knitting for people in need. 388-6661.

Knitting group in Vergennes. Third Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Bixby Memorial Library. Informal assistance provided. Arabella Holzapfel, 443-5284 (weekdays), 877-2172 (evenings) or araho@verizon.net.

Maiden Vermont women’s barbershop chorus, under the direction of Lindi Bortney, is open to women of all ages. The group sings four-part a cappella music from traditional barbershop to doo-wop and Broadway. Rehearsals Thursdays, 7-9:30 p.m., Cornwall School. Info: 989-5435 or go to www.maidenvermont.com.

Middlebury College Community Chorus. Mead Chapel. Open to all singers without auditions. Conductor Jeff Rehbach, 443-5811; manager Mary Longey, 236-7933.

Otter Creek Contras. Fourth Saturday contra dances. Newcomers welcome. Clean soft-soled shoes, please. 877-3698.

Parler Français Comme Des Vaches Espagnoles. Every Thursday, 7 p.m. 35B West. St. in Bristol (above Paige & Campbell). Conversational French for speakers of all abilities. Info: 453-2285.

Potato Hill Homeschool Group. First Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Lincoln Library. Debi Gray, 453-2665.

Sacred Harp (Shape Note) Sing. Second Sunday, 2-3:30 p.m. Middlebury. All ages and levels of experience welcome. Debby, 388-5410.

Spanish conversation group in Brandon. Every Saturday, 11 a.m. The Inside Scoop, next to the Brandon Inn. All abilities welcome. Info: 247-3306 or 247-6600.

Swing dance/waltz lessons in Middlebury. Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Middlebury College, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Dance Studio 109. Free. No partner necessary. Beginners welcome. Carry in clean shoes. Info: 989-3253. Through Aug. 3, 2009.

Tadpole art classes in Middlebury. Mondays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, Cross Street. Ages 0-5. $6 per parent/child pair; $3 for each additional child. Info:247-3702.

Teen movie night in Middlebury. First Friday of every month, 6-10 p.m., Addison Central Teen Center, 94 Main St.

Twist O’ Wool Guild. First Thursdays, 7 p.m. American Legion on Wilson Road.

Vermont Ukulele Society. Second and fourth Mondays, 7-9 p.m. at Living Well Home on Maple Street in Bristol. Call 453-6411 for directions. Extra ukuleles for beginners.

 

Health & Parenting

Alcoholics Anonymous. Middlebury, Mondays, noon-1 p.m. Fridays, noon-1 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. The Turningpoint Center in the Marble works.

Al-anon Step Meeting. Middlebury. Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. The Turningpoint Center in the Marble Works.

Al-anon. Middlebury. Thursdays, 8-9 p.m. Fridays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. The Turningpoint Center in the Marble Works.

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

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: The Meadows. Fourth Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon.

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

• Vergennes: Eagles Club. First Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.-noon.

Brain injury support group in Middlebury. Second Thursday of the month, 6 p.m. Patricia Hannaford Career Center. Brain Injury Association of Vermont. 877-856-1772.

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.

The Compassionate Friends. Middlebury. First Monday, 7 p.m. Hospice Services Office in the Marble Works. Self-help bereavement group for families that have experienced the death of a child. 388-6837 or 388-9603.

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 in Middlebury. First Fridays and third Mondays, 9:30 a.m., Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and their children welcome. Call for directions, 545-2009. Mondays are for moms and toddlers; info and location: 388-0363.

Meditation group in Middlebury. Second Sunday of every month, 5-6 p.m., the Art House in the Marble Works. Led by Mary Swanson. Free. Info: 802-458-0464 or mary@arthousevt.com.

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

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.

Men’s Alcoholics Anonymous. Middlebury. Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. The Turning Point Center in the Marble Works.

Mental Health Peer Support Group. Thursday, 4-6 p.m. Memorial Baptist Church in Middlebury. A peer support group, sponsored by Vermont Psychiatric Survivors Inc. 345-2466.

Mom2Mom Breastfeeding Evening Support Group in Middlebury. 4th Thursday of the month, 6-7:30 p.m. Vermont Dept. of Health, 700 Exchange St. 388-4644.

Mom2Mom Breastfeeding Evening Support Group in Vergennes. 2nd Wednesday of the month, 6-7:30 p.m., Tapestry Midwifery, 20 Armory Lane. 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.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) in Bridport. Second Tuesday, 6:45 p.m. Bridport vestry. For moms of children birth to five years. Each month is a speaker, creative activity, social time, food and free child care. Nancy, 758-3017.

MS Support Group of Addison County. Third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Bread Loaf Corporation in Middlebury. Open to all dealing with MS and their friends and family. Marge Elmore, 759-9115 (evenings).

Narcotics Anonymous. Middlebury, Tuesdays, 12-1 p.m. Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. The Turningpoint Center in the Marble Works.

NAMI-VT Family Support Group. Third Thursday. 7-8:30 p.m. CSAC conference room in Middlebury. For family members and close friends of a loved one with a serious mental illness. Caryn, 388-9669; Liz, 453-4191; or NAMI office, 1-800-639-6480.

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. Janet, 453-4646.

Overeaters Anonymous in Middlebury. Tuesday, 5:15-6:15 p.m. 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.

Quit tobacco classes. Porter Hospital. For anyone wanting to quit using tobacco. Thursday, 5-6:30 p.m., Jan. 8 through March 26. Led by Tobacco Treatment Specialist Leila Joseph. Info: 388-8860.

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.

T’ai Chi for seniors. Vergennes Eagle’s Club. Tuesdays 9-10 a.m. Barbara Prime, leader. 877-2055 after 3 p.m.

Tai Chi Chuan: Lincoln Library, Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Madeleine, 453-3690.

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

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Tuesday, 7 p.m. Scrapbook Paradise in Cornwall. Nonprofit weight loss organization support group. Blanca, 462-3316 or 462-3440.

Turningpoint Center. Monday – Thursday, 6-9 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 6-11 p.m.; Sunday, 3-6 p.m. 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.

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

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

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

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

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.

 

Meals

Free Community Lunch in Middlebury. Mondays-Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., at the Charter House, 27 North Pleasant St. (just north of the Middlebury Inn). Supported by area churches. Info: 989-7272.

Free Community Supper in Middlebury. Fridays, 5-6:15 p.m. Congregational Church Fellowship Hall. Meals provided by 24 different groups. Info: 388-7634 or 388-7613.

CVAA Senior Meals:

• Bridport: Grange Hall Community Room. Noon meal on Monday and Wednesday. Evening meals on second and fourth Wednesdays at 5 p.m. Reservations: Tracey Jerome at 1-800-642-5119 x615. Transportation by ACTR: 388-1946.

• Bristol: American Legion. Noon meal on Wednesday. Barb Prime, 1-800-642-5119 Ext. 603. Free transportation: ACTR, 388-1946.

• Middlebury: Russ Sholes Senior Center. Noon meal on Tuesday and Friday, except for the first Friday when a special noon meal is served at the VFW on Exchange Street. Mary Del Piero, 1-800-642-5119 Ext. 607. Free transportation: ACTR, 388-1946.

• Vergennes: Eagles Club. Noon meal on Tuesday and Thursday. Tracey Jerome at 1-800-642-5119 x 615. Free transportation: ACTR, 388-1946.

Bridport Community Supper. Fridays 5-7 p.m., Bridport Central School. Free. 758-2195 or 758-2420.

Bristol Libanus Lodge, F&AM Breakfast. Second Sunday, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, French toast, home fries, juice, coffee and tea. Buffet. $6. Benefits local charities.

Middlebury Congregational Church Community Supper. Friday, 5-6:15 p.m. Free. 388-7634.

Russ Sholes Senior Center Potluck Dinner Meeting. First and third Monday. Municipal Building in Middlebury. ADA accessible.

Vergennes Masonic Lodge Breakfast. Last Sunday, 7:30-10 a.m. Pancakes, French toast, home fries, eggs, bacon, sausage and beverage. All you can eat. Adults $6; children $3. Benefits the lodge’s charitable donations.

VFW Fish Fry in Middlebury. Third Friday, 4-6 p.m., Men’s Auxiliary, VFW Post 7823, Exchange Street. $9 per person. Proceeds to benefit the post’s charitable donations.

 

ART EXHIBITS & MUSEUMS

The Art House. Marble Works, Middlebury. 802-458-0464 or www.arthousevt.com. “Abstractions and Distractions: Works Old and New by Prindle Wissler” on exhibit June 12 through July 5.

Art on Main. 25 Main St., Bristol. Gallery open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and noon-4 p.m. on Sundays. 453-4032, info@artonmain.net or www.artonmain.net.  On exhibit through Aug. 15: the photographs of John David Geery of Clarendon.

Basin Harbor Club. Ferrisburgh. 475-2311 or www.basinharbor.com.

Belladonna. 51 1/2 Main St., Middlebury. 388-4446.

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

Bobcat Café. 5 Main St., Bristol. 453-3311.

Brandon Artists’ Guild. 7 Center St., Brandon. Gallery open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.

Briggs Carriage Bookstore. 16 Park St., Brandon. 247-0050.

Bristol Bakery. Main St., Bristol. 453-3280.

Carol’s Hungry Mind Café. Merchants Row, Middlebury.

Frog Hollow Gallery. 1 Mill St., Middlebury. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. 388-3177.

Gallery @ 85 North Street. 85 North St., Bristol. The works of Carol MacDonald on exhibit through June. 349-7551.

The Gallery at Brandon Music. 62 Country Club Rd., Brandon. Formerly the gallery and studio of Warren Kimble. On exhibit July 1-Aug. 31: the works of Danby artist Linda Durkee. Info: (802) 465-4071 or www.brandon-music.net.

Gallery in-the-Field. 685 Arnold District Road, Brandon. Saturday and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. and by appointment. 247-0125.

Gilded Cage. 58 Main St., Middlebury. 388-4442.

Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History. 1 Park St., Middlebury. Museum hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Research Center hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 1-5 p.m.; Thursdays, 1-8 p.m. Museum admission: Adults $5; seniors $4.50; children 6-18 $3; families $12; members and children under 6 free. Research Center admission: $5. Information: 388-2117 or www.henrysheldonmuseum.org. “Mapping Champlain’s New World” runs through Oct. 23.

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.

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. 4472 Basin Harbor Rd., Vergennes, 475-2022.May 23-Oct. 18, 2009. Timeline exhibit: “Discover 1609: Navigating Through History.”

Lincoln Historical Society Museum. 88 Quaker St. Second and fourth Sunday of every month, 1-5 p.m. Free.

Lincoln Library. 222 W. River Road, 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.-2 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. On exhibit in June and July: “Take You to the Oceans,” pottery and seashell collection of potter Sandra Lance. On exhibit in July and August: “Watercolor and Poetry,” featuring the art and verse of homeschooled students.

Middlebury College Johnson Art Gallery. 443-6433 or www.middlebury.edu/arts.

Middlebury College Museum of Art. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Closed Monday. 443-5007 or www.middlebury.edu/museum.  Through Aug. 9: “Pastoral Vermont: The Paintings and Etchings of Luigi Lucioni.” In the Overbrook Gallery through Aug. 9: “Making Sense of Thomas Kinkade.”

PhotoPlace Gallery. 3 Park St., Middlebury. Through July 12: “Nature’s Whispers, Nature’s Shouts,” a national juried photography exhibit.

Starksboro Public Library. Monday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 453-3732.

Starry Night Café. 5371 Route 7 in Ferrisburgh. Wednesday-Sunday for dinner.

Timothy Fisher Gallery. 727 Fisher Rd., Cornwall. Open Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and by appointment. 462-2509. TimothyFisherGallery.com. Acrylic with fabric collage paintings; wood carved sculptures.

Town Hall Theater Jackson Gallery, Merchant’s Row, Middlebury. “Phoebe Stone: Recent Large Format Oil Paintings and Collages” runs June 20 through July 29. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m.

Tully & Marie’s Restaurant. 7 Bakery Lane, Middlebury. On exhibit from June 28, 2009: the watercolor portraits of Suzanne Widlicka.

Vermont Folklife Center. 88 Main St., Middlebury. Gallery and shop hours Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission by donation. 388-4964.On exhibit from May 8-Sept.5: “Almost Utopia: In Search of the Good Life in Mid-Century America.”

Vergennes Otter Creek Basin. See the lighting of the falls, nightly through July 19.

Vermont Studio Furniture Gallery. 718 Old Hollow Road, North Ferrisburgh. Gallery hours, Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

WalkOver Gallery. 15 Main St., Bristol. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 453-3188. Through July 12: “Nature’s Whispers, Nature’s Shouts,” a national juried photography exhibit.

 

LIBRARY PROGRAMS

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. Book raffles Fridays, 2 p.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. Dungeons and Dragons, Tuesday, 3:30-6 p.m. Grades six and up. Registration required: Kathryn Laliberte, 388-4097. Library Board of Trustees, third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., 388-4095. Story hours, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Toddlers ages 1 and 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. preschoolers ages 3 and up. Scrabble, Sundays, 1-3:30 p.m. Meet in main lobby, 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. Summer story times, children ages 1-6, Thursday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., through Aug. 6. Summer creative arts workshops, ages 6 and up, Wednesday, 2-4 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. Story time (age five and under), Friday, 10 a.m. Seniors program, second Wednesday, 10 a.m. Book discussion group, first Wednesday at 7 p.m. “Vegetable Gardening 101” class will be held Monday evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on June 15. Info: 453-3575.

New Haven Community Library. Located at the rear of Beeman School, 453-4015. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 3:15-8:15 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon. Story time Saturday, 10 a.m.; Read and Feed, a monthly gathering of good food and good company. 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 for school-age children, Thursdays, 2:30 p.m., through Aug. 13. Preschool story time, Mondays, 10:15.Other programs on Web site: 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. Call library for story times. 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. Thursday Afternoon Crafts Club, Thursday, 3:30-5 p.m. through May. 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.