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ONGOING EVENTS
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
Middlebury Farmers’ Market. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., on the green at the Marble Works, starting May 4, as well as on Wednesdays starting June 12. Local produce, meats, cheese and eggs, baked goods, jams, prepared foods and more. EBT and debit cards welcome. Info: www.MiddleburyFarmersMarket.org or on Facebook.
Sports
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.
Clubs & Organizations
ACT (Addison Central Teens). Drop-in hours during the school years: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 3-6 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday, 3-7 p.m. 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.
Bristol Historical Society. Third Thursday, 7 p.m., Howden Hall, 19 West St., Bristol.
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.
Samaritan’s Cupboard. Assembly of God Christian Center, 1759 Route 7, Vergennes. Third Thursday through October. Come share ideas and craft simple items for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.
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 .
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 5:30 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. Tuesday, warm-ups 6:15 p.m., regular games 7 p.m. Food available, complimentary hot tea and coffee. Info: 247-5709.
VFW Post 7823, Middlebury. Monday. Doors open 5 p.m., quickies 6:15 p.m., regular bingo 7 p.m. 388-9468.
Fundraising Sales
Bixby Memorial Library Book Sale, Vergennes. Monday, 12:30-8 p.m.; Tuesday-Friday, 12:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wide variety of books, many current. Proceeds support library programs and materials.
Brandon Free Public Library Book Sale. May 3-Oct. 13, 2012. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sales support the purchase of materials for the circulating library collections.
Ilsley Public Library Book Sale. First Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 388-4095.
Ripton United Methodist Church Flea Market/Farmers’ Market. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon until late fall. Food, antiques, quilts, books and more. Vendors’ fees benefit church restoration. Info: 388-2640.
St. Peter’s Closet in Vergennes. Behind St. Peter’s. Open Fridays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon, and by appointment at 759-2845. Sales support St. Peter’s. Info: 877-2367 or www.stpetersvt.com .
Two Brothers Tavern’s Charitable Mondays. First Monday. 10 percent of entire day’s proceeds go to designated charity.
Dance, Music, Arts & Education
Bridge club in Middlebury. Thursdays, 5:30-7:45 p.m., Ilsley Library. Single player welcome. Info: 462-3373 or gisela@shoreham.net .
Chess club in Brandon. Saturdays, 12:30 p.m., Brandon Library. All ages and abilities welcome.
College Session for Seniors in Middlebury. Elderly Services, 112 Exchange St. Classes for people over 60 in basic computer, opera, politics, history, international law and more. Call 388-3983 or e-mail college@elderlyservices.org .
Computer lab open hours in Bristol. Monday-Thursday, 3:30-7 p.m., Mount Abraham Union High School library. Free access to the library’s electronic resources, courtesy of e-Vermont funding.
Conversational Spanish group in Middlebury. Tuesday, 11 a.m.-noon, Ilsley Library. Fluency is desirable but functionality is sufficient. Info: 349-7944.
Craft workshop in Forest Dale. Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m., Living Waters Assembly of God Church, Route 53. Free workshop for knitting, crocheting, or other crafts. Coffee served. Info: 247-3637.
Drum Collective. Group drumming. Every Monday, 10-11 a.m., 111 Maple St. in the Marble Works at Huard Studio. Led by local percussionist Will Smith. Open to all. Info: www.drumcollective.org .
Drum gathering in Bristol. Last Friday of the Month, 6-8 p.m., Recycled Reading of Vermont. Info: 453-5982 or www.recycledreadingofvt.com .
French conversation group in Middlebury. Second Saturday (deuxième Samedi) of the month, 1 p.m., location varies. Enjoy casual conversation; all levels welcome. Info: slater@middlebury.edu .
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.
Journaling for Self-Discovery group in Lincoln. Third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., Lincoln Library. Info: 453-2665.
Knitting and Rug Hooking in Brandon. First and third Wednesdays of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Brandon Library. Project sharing, idea gathering and textile camaraderie.
Knitting group in Brandon. Thursday, 1-3 p.m., Brandon Senior Center. 247-3121.
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 Choral Society in Vergennes. Rehearsals Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Vergennes Congregational Church, starting Sept. 1, 2011. Directed by Wayne Hobbs. Info: Connie at 877-3063.
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.
Russian conversation group in Middlebury. First and third Sunday, 7-8:30 p.m., Sparkling, 56 College St. 989-7020 or info@sparklingvt.com .
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.
Spanish conversation group in Middlebury. Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-noon, Ilsley Library. Info: 388-4095.
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, beginners 6:30-7 p.m. regular session 7-9 p.m. at Howden Hall in Bristol. Call 453-6411 or see http://vtukes.webs.com for info. Extra ukuleles for beginners.
Health & Parenting
Adult ADHD support group in Middlebury. Second Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Focus Research Center, 135 South Pleasant St. Info: 349-7222 or Debbie@focusresourcecenter.com .
Alcoholics Anonymous. Brandon, Bristol, Middlebury, New Haven, North Ferrisburgh, Ripton, Vergennes. Alcoholics Anonymous holds meetings seven days a week throughout Addison County. For times, locations and information on twelve-step, discussion, As Bill Sees It, Big Book, women’s and men’s meetings, call 388-9284 or visit www.aavt.org/aamtg9.htm#Legend .
Al-Anon and Alateen meetings in Middlebury. See vermontalanonalateen.org/meetings.php for meetings days, times and locations.
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.
Autism Parent Support Group in New Haven. Second Thursday. Sapphire Center, 87 Rivers Bend Road. Childcare not available. Anjanette Sidaway, 388-3887.
Blood pressure and foot clinics. Sponsored by Addison County Home Health and Hospice. Bring basin and towel for foot care. Clinics that fall on holidays will be held the week after on the same day. 388-7259.
Brain Injury Support Group in Middlebury. Second Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Hannaford Career Center, Room A214. For survivors, family members and caregivers. Info: 388-9505.
Bridport: Grange Hall. First Wednesday, 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.
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.
Disabled American Veterans in Middlebury. 388-6401. Otter Valley Disabled American Veterans Chapter 21 meet the first Monday of the month, 6-7 p.m., at the Middlebury American Legion. New members welcome.
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. First Thursday, 10-11 a.m., at Junebug in the Star Mill. Info: 382-1589.
Meditation & Mindfulnes Training for Everyday Life in Middlebury. Fridays, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Windancer Movement Center in the Marble Works. Free. Info: 989-8363.
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.
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.
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. Babysitting available fourth Saturday. 349-4545 or 453-7088. No meeting Feb. 25.
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.
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.
Tai Chi for Arthritis, grad class. An ongoing class open to seniors who have completed Tai Chi for Arthritis Part 1. Open to anyone 50 or older. Sponsored by CVAA. Free, but donations accepted. Info and registration: 1-800-642-5119, ext. 1028.
Bristol: Holley Hall, Mondays 11 a.m.-noon.
Lincoln: Lincoln Library, Mondays, 1-2 p.m.
Middlebury: Middlebury Fitness, Wednesdays 11 a.m.-noon.
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.
Meals
Free Community Lunch in Middlebury. June 3-Aug. 29: Mondays-Thursdays at the Charter House, 27 North Pleasant St. (just north of the Middlebury Inn). 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Eat in or take out. 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 over 35 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: Michelle Eastman 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. Tracy Corbett, 1-800-642-5119 Ext. 634. Free transportation: ACTR, 388-1946.
Vergennes: Vergennes Senior Center. Noon meal on Tuesday and Thursday. Michelle Eastman at 1-800-642-5119, ext. 615. Free transportation: ACTR, 388-1946.
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.
Starksboro senior luncheon. Fourth Thursday, 11:30 a.m., January-October, Starksboro First Baptist Church. 453-6354 or mtgazette@earthlink.net .
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.
VFW Fish Fry in Vergennes. Second Friday, 5-7 p.m., Sons of the American Legion, VFW Post 14, Armory Lane. $10 per person. Haddock, fries, coleslaw and cash bar.
Art Exhibits & Museums
51 Main. Main Street, Middlebury. 388-8209 or www.go51main.com . On exhibit from April 4, 2013: “Progress Will Kill Us.”
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 .
Basin Harbor Club. Ferrisburgh. 475-2311 or www.basinharbor.com .
BigTown Gallery, 99 North Main St., Rochester. 767-9670
Bixby Memorial Library, Vergennes. 877-2211. On exhibit May 20-June 7: Annual Addison Northwest Supervisory Union K-12 student art exhibit.
Bobcat Café. 5 Main St., Bristol. 453-3311.
Brandon Artists’ Guild. 7 Center St., Brandon. Gallery open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 247-4956 or www.brandonartistsguild.com . On May 3-July 2: “Nature Reflected … Water, Line and Form.”
Brandon Free Public Library, Brandon. 247-8230 or www.brandonpubliclibrary.org .
Brandon Museum and Visitor Center at the Stephen A. Douglas Birthplace. 4 Grove St., at the corner of routes 7 and 73 West. www.brandon.org or 247-6401. Open daily 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through mid-October.
Brandon Music Café, 62 Country Club Road, Brandon. www.brandon-music.net or (802) 465-4071. On exhibit through June 8, 2013: “A Sense of Place,” paintings by Ruth Hamilton.
Bristol Bakery. Main St., Bristol. 453-3280.
Carol’s Hungry Mind Café. Merchants Row, Middlebury, 388-0101.
Chimney Point Vermont State Historic Site, 7305 Vermont Route 125, Addison. 759-2412.
Creative Space Gallery. 235 Main St., Vergennes. 877-3850 or www.creativespacegallery.org .
Edgewater Gallery. 1 Mill St., Middlebury. www.edgewatergallery-vt.com . On exhibit in June: “Anne Cady: Twenty Years.”
Gallery @ 85 North Street. 85 North St., Bristol. 453- 5813 or 349-7551.
Gallery in-the-Field. 685 Arnold District Road, Brandon. 247-0145 or www.galleryinthefield.com .
Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History. 1 Park St., Middlebury. Museum hours through March 5: Saturdays only, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Research Center closed; staff can be reached Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 388-2117. In season: 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 . On exhibit through Aug. 4: “From Dairy to Doorstep: Milk Delivery in New England.”
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 Road, Vergennes, 475-2022 or www.lcmm.org .
Lawrence Memorial Library. 40 North St., Bristol. 453-2366.
Lincoln Historical Society Museum. 88 Quaker St. Second and fourth Sunday of every month, noon-4 p.m., June through October. 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 display in May: Bells from the Shoreham Bell Museum. On exhibit in May: artwork from the Lincoln Cooperative Preschool.
Lincoln Peak Vineyard. 142 River Road, New Haven, 388-7368, www.lincolnpeakvineyard.com .
Liza Myers Gallery. 22 Center St., Brandon, 247-5229 or lizamyers.com. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Featuring the work of Warren Kimble, Liza Myers and other selected artists.
The M Gallery. 3 Mill St., Middlebury.
Middlebury College Johnson Memorial Building. 443-6433 or www.middlebury.edu/arts .
Middlebury College Museum of Art. 72 Porter Field/Route 30 South. 443-5007 or http://go/museum . On exhibit May 23-Aug. 11: “Edward Hopper in Vermont”; June 25-Aug. 11: “Hidden Away: 20th- and 21st-century Works from the Permanent Collection.” Museum is closed Mondays.
The National Museum of the Morgan Horse. 34 Main St., Middlebury. 388-1639. On exhibit: Photos, prints and tack of the Government Morgan, a family of Morgan horses, originally bred for cavalry purposes, at the UVM Morgan Horse Farm starting in 1907.
Norton’s Gallery. Route 73, Shoreham. 948-2552 or www.nortonsgallery.com . Studio/gallery of Norton Latourelle’s whimsical woodcarvings. Open most days and by appointment.
Otter Creek Custom Framing. 3 Park St., Middlebury. 388-2370. On exhibit: “Summer Reading,” paintings by Patricia LeBon Herb.
PhotoPlace Gallery. 3 Park St., Middlebury. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 989-2359 or www.vtphotoworkplace.com .
Rokeby Museum. Route 7, Ferrisburgh. 877-3406.
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.
Stone Leaf Tea House. Marble Works, Middlebury. Exhibit: “Foreign Language Featurel: Collaborative Conceptual Works by Yinglei Zhang and Rachel Baird.”
Studio V. 179 Main St., Vergennes, above Addison Outfitters. Info: 877-6524 or www.bethanyfarrell.com .
Stratford House Pottery gallery and studio, 294 Route 22A, Orwell. Weekdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m., call proprietor Stacey Stanhope at 948-2105 to ensure it is open the day you wish to visit.
Town Hall Theater Jackson Gallery, Merchants Row, Middlebury. Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. 382-9222. On exhibit May 24-July 6: “Sound and Color,” opera portraits by Fran Bull.
Vermont Folklife Center. 88 Main St., Middlebury. Gallery and shop hours Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission by donation. 388-4964.
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.
ZoneThree Gallery. 152 Maple St., third floor, Middlebury. Info: 1-800-249-3562 or www.zonethreegallery.com . On exhibit May 6-June 6: “Train and Creek,” mixed media on folded paper works by M P Landis.
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. Preschool multi-age story time Thursday, 10:30 a.m.
Brandon Free Public Library. Preschool story hour every Friday at 1 p.m. with Deb Lendway. 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. Early Literacy Story Times, Thursdays, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Itsy Bitsy Yoga, Thursdays, July 11-Aug. 8, 10:30-11:15 a.m., for ages birth through 5 years. Garden Story Times, Tuesdays, June 18-Aug. 6, 10:30-11:15 a.m. May’s Music and Movement, Wednesdays, 10:30-11:15 a.m., for ages birth through 5 years. Magic: The Gathering games for kids in grades 6-12, third Tuesday of the month, 4-6 p.m. Hand in Hand community service projects for kids, first Thursday of every month, 3:30-4:30 p.m. VolunTeens, second Thursday of every month, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Young Writers’ Club, third Thursday of every month, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Mysterious Hogwarts Reading Society, last Thursday of every month, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Youth Media Lab, Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. For a complete listing of ongoing and special children’s activities, visit www.ilsleypubliclibrary.org or call the Children’s Room at 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. Monday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free walk-in computer help. Children’s story time, Mondays, 10:30-11 a.m., Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., with book stories, fairy tale puppet shows and a focus on math with songs, projects and movement; Lego club for school-age children, Wednesdays, 3:15-4:30 p.m., starting Feb. 27.
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, second 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, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.; Thursday, 3-6 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
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 and Thursday, 3-7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday Story Hour, second and last Friday, 11 a.m.-noon. 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.