Monday, May 12

Rummage Sale and Flea Market in Vergennes. Monday, May 12, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. St. Peter’s parish hall. Repeats May 13 and 14.

 

Tuesday, May 13

Rummage Sale and Flea Market in Vergennes. Tuesday, May 13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. St. Peter’s parish hall. Repeats May 14.

“Quilted Colors” in Middlebury. Tuesday, May 13, noon. Henry Sheldon Museum. A brown bag lunch history talk on quilts and quilting by Suzanne Douglas. Participants may bring a brown bag lunch; beverages and dessert provided. $2. Information: 388-2117.

“Know Your River” youth night in Bristol. Tuesday, May 13, 5-7:30 p.m. Sycamore Park. Introduction to some of the basics behind spin fishing and fly fishing. Free. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Food and drinks provided. Information: www.newhavenriveranglers.com [1].

Filmmaker Caro Thompson in Vergennes. Tuesday, May 13, 7 p.m. Bixby Memorial Library. See film clips of her upcoming film “Champlain: The Lake Between” and hear stories about her journey to discover people and places of the 17th and 18th centuries. Free. Information: 877-2211.

 

Wednesday, May 14

Rummage Sale and Flea Market in Vergennes. Wednesday, May 14, 9 a.m.-noon. St. Peter’s parish hall.  Bag day.

Addison County Retired Teachers meeting in Middlebury. Wednesday, May 14, 10 a.m. Ilsley Library. Music by Weybridge Quarter Notes handbells, followed by lunch at Mr. Ups. Information:453-2999.

Senior Outing and lunch in Middlebury. Wednesday, May 14, 10 a.m. Meet at Ilsley Library at 9:45 a.m. Group visit to the Vermont Folklife Center and gift shop, free. Lunch at the Glass Onion, about $6-8. Carpooling available. Information: 453-2665.

Addison Town Historical Society annual meeting and pot luck. Wednesday, May 14, 6:30 p.m. Addison Community Baptist Church. Speakers from Crown Point, N.Y., and Chimney Point. Bring a dish to share and place settings. Information: 759-2598.

Sky Warn/Weather Watch Program in New Haven. Wednesday, May 14, 7 p.m. State Police Barracks conference room. Free Sky Warn training session. Attendees may become certified Sky Warn Weather Spotters. Information: www.acara-vt.org [2] or 897-2668.

“Spring Garden Preparation” in South Starksboro. Wednesday, May 14, 7 p.m. Jerusalem Schoolhouse. Vivian Branschofski of Little Siberia Gardens in Granville will do a slide presentation and round table discussion. Information: 453-3826.

 

Thursday, May 15

Community Conversation about Underage Drinking in Middlebury. Thursday, May 15, 6:30-8 p.m. Middlebury Union High School cafeteria.  Sponsored by Addison County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coalition.

“Hummingbirds around the World” in Vergennes. Thursday, May 15, 7 p.m. Bixby Library. Ernest Franzgrote of Shoreham will present his video “A Big Year for Little Birds,” about  hummingbirds in South and Central America. Information: 877-2211.

Reading by Da Chen in Middlebury. Thursday, May 15, 7 p.m. Ilsley Library, main lobby. Chen is the author of several books, including “Colors of the Mountain,” about his youth growing up in China during the Cultural Revolution. Information: 388-4095.

Bristol Historical Society meeting. Thursday, May 15, 7:30 p.m. American Legion Post 19. Larry Gile and Donald Lathrop will talk about “Bristol’s Historic Cemeteries.” Refreshments with business meeting following. Information: 453-3439.

 

Friday, May 16

Rummage Sale and Bake Sale in Middlebury. Friday, May 16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Middlebury United Methodist Church. Clothes, knick-knacks, household goods.  Repeats Saturday. Sponsored by UMW. Proceeds benefit missions.

Benefit Fish Fry in Middlebury. Friday, May 16, 4-6 p.m. VFW Post 7823 on Exchange St. Men’s auxiliary. $8 per person.

Roger McGuinn Concert in Vergennes. Friday, May 16, 8 p.m. Vergennes Opera House. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member and co-founder of The Byrds. Advance tickets for reserved seating and a “Meet and Greet” $100 from the VOH. General seating, $35, at VOH, Classic Stitching and Flynn Box Office. Information: 877-2913.

 

Saturday, May 17

Basic CERT class in New Haven. Saturday, May 17, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. New Haven Public Safety Building (State Police). Community Emergency Response Team training in basic disaster response skills. Second day, May 18, same time. Registration and information: 545-2575.

Plant and Bake Sale in Monkton. Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m.-noon. Friends Methodist Church. Perennials, annuals and baked goods, and blueberry and raspberry bush sale by Monkton Boy Scout Troop 525. Information: 453-2911 0r 453-2853.

Rummage Sale and Bake Sale in Middlebury. Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m.-noon. Middlebury United Methodist Church. Clothes, knick-knacks, household goods.  $2 a bag. Sponsored by UMW. Proceeds benefit missions.

Addison County Youth Horsemanship Clinic in New Haven. Saturday, May 17, through Sunday, May 18. Addison County Fair and Field Day grounds. Addison County 4-H. Information: 388-4969 x15.

Trail Maintenance in Hancock. Saturday, May 17. On the Bread Loaf section of the Long Trail. By the Green Mountain Club. Information: 388-9869.

Homebuyer Education workshop in Middlebury. Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Ilsley Library. NeighborWorks of Western Vermont, a nonprofit housing organization, presents a workshop about buying a first home and the home buying process. $50 per person; $60 per couple. Workbook, information, credit report and lunch. Information and registration: 802-438-2303 x216 or www.NWWVT.org.

Storytime with Marilyn McDowell in Brandon. Saturday, May 17, 10:30 a.m. Briggs Carriage Bookstore. A “Maisy in May” celebration for toddlers and preschoolers and their parents. Music, refreshments and stories. Information: 247-0050.

Prize Bingo in Leicester. Saturday, May 17, 1 p.m. Leicester senior center. Refreshments available. Benefits historic buildings at the Four Corners.

Flute recital in Middlebury. Saturday, May 17, 2 p.m. Carol’s Hungry Mind Café. Aaron Morse performs rock, jazz, classical and traditional flute works with Margie Bekoff, harp; Jack Mayer, guitar; and the Green Mountain Fife and Drum Corps. Free.

Baked Ham Dinner in Brandon. Saturday, May 17, 5-7 p.m. St. Mary’s Hall. Take out available: 353-6272; reservations: 247-9513 or 247-5958.

Broadway and Film Music in Middlebury. Saturday, May 17, 7 p.m. Middlebury Congregational Church. Congregational Church Choir and singers from the community. Reception following. Donations. Benefit for community outreach and music programs. Information: 388-7634.

McLane and Surette in Bristol. Saturday, May 17, 8 p.m. WalkOver Listening Room. McLane plays accordion and piano, and Surette plays guitar and mandolin. Franco-American and New England music. $15. Light refreshments.

 

Sunday, May 18

“Plants and Plant Communities of the Salisbury Town Forest” in Salisbury. Sunday, May 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Meet across from the Salisbury landfill on Upper Plains Road. Off-trail exploration; some steep climbing. Wear sturdy shoes and bring lunch and water. Information: 352-4734 or jandrews@middlebury.edu [3].

Chicken and Biscuit Dinner in New Haven. Sunday, May 18, noon  and 1 p.m. New Haven Congregational Church. Adults, $; 6-12, $4; under 6, free. Walk-ins welcome. Take out by reservation. Reservations: 545-2422.

Soup, Stews and Salad Luncheon in Shoreham. Sunday, May 18, noon-2 p.m. Shoreham Congregational Church. With drinks and desserts. Adults, $4; 12 and under, $4.

European Romantics with original instruments in Benson. Sunday, May 18, 2 p.m., recital; 3 p.m., concert. Benson Community Hall. Beethoven, Godard, and Harris. By the Capitol Chamber Artists. General admission, $16; students, $8. Information: 537-3151.

Benefit Dinner in New Haven. Sunday, May 18, 4, 5:30 and 7 p.m. Roland’s Place. Chicken dinner, $16 for adults; chicken finger dinner, $8 for children. Benefits Beeman Elementary School Summer programs, artist in residence and other enrichment opportunities. Reservations: 453-2331.

 

Monday, May 19

Vermont Adult Learning Orientation in Middlebury. Monday, May 19, 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, adult diploma, college prep, English for speakers of other languages, and work readiness for those 16 years of age and older. Free. Information: 388-4392.

Senior Luncheon in Bristol. Monday, May 19, 11 a.m. Cubber’s. Sponsored by the Champlain Valley Agency on Aging. Suggested donation, $5. Reservations: 642-5119.

Red Cross blood drive in Bristol. Monday, May 19, noon-5:30 p.m. Mount Abraham High School. All presenting donors can enter for a chance to win Boston Red Sox tickets all season. Sponsored by the National Honor Society. Information: 1-800-843-3500  or www.newenglandblood.org.

Spring Concert in Brandon. Monday, May 19, 7 p.m. Otter Valley Union High School. A wide variety of musical groups.

Handbell Concert in Cornwall. Monday, May 19, 7:30 p.m. First Congregational Church in Cornwall. The Weybridge Parish Bells present their spring concert of sacred and secular music with the Quarter Notes and soloist Barbara Palmer. Information: 545-2474 or 545-2895.

 

Tuesday, May 20

AARP Driver Safety Program in Middlebury. Tuesday, May 20, 1-5 p.m. Ilsley Library. For drivers 50 years and older. Second class Wednesday, May 21, same time. $10. Sponsored by the Retired Teachers’ Association. Information and registration: 388-4581.

 

Wednesday, May 21

Project READ!! Fund-raiser in Bristol. Wednesday, May 21, evening. Bobcat Café. The Bobcat will donate 20 percent of food sales from that night to fund the BookWagon and other literacy projects in Starksboro. Reservations: 453-3311.

 

Thursday, May 22

American Red Cross Blood Drive in Vergennes. Thursday, May 22, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Goodrich Corporation.  Sponsored by the Vergennes Lions. Appointments: 877-2911.

Potluck Dinner in Weybridge. Thursday, May 22, 6 p.m. Weybridge School. Open to all Weybridge residents.  Paul Bierman from UVM will discuss the Landscape Change Program. Bring a hot dish or salad to share. Information: 545-2000.

Go Green panel presentation in Vergennes. Thursday, May 22, 7 p.m. Bixby Library. Laura Asermily of the Middlebury Global Warming Action Coalition; Andrea Murray and Ashar Nelson from BreadLoaf Corp.; and Diane Lanpher, about local energy saving initiatives. Information: 877-2211 or 877-2718.

Tom Slayton in Brandon. Thursday, May 22, 7 p.m. Briggs Carriage Bookstore. The author will present, discuss and sign his new book, “Searching for Thoreau,” in which he leads readers to places in New England that were important to Thoreau. Information: 247-0050.

 

Friday, May 23

Have a Heart Food Shelf distribution in Bristol. Friday, May 23, 6 p.m. St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Information: 453-3187 or 453-3189.

Senior Week Concert at Middlebury College. Friday, May 23, Mahaney Center for the Arts, concert hall. By the Middlebury College Choir. Free. Information: 443-3168 or www.middlebury.edu/arts [4].

 

 

LIVE MUSIC

Snake Mountain Bluegrass in Brandon. Saturday, May 17, 7 p.m. Ball and Chain Café.

Soaked Oats in Middlebury. Saturday, May 17, 7:30 p.m. Carol’s Hungry Mind Café.

Neon Magic in Middlebury. Saturday, May 17, 9 p.m. Two Brothers Tavern.

Michele Fay and The Ridge Ramblers in Bristol. Thursday, May 22, 8:30 p.m.

Old Folke in Brandon. Friday, May 23, 7 p.m. Ball and Chain Café.

 

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

Middlebury Farmers’ Market. Every Saturday, May 10 through October. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Marbleworks.

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

Clubs & Organizations

ACT (Addison Central Teens). Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-6 p.m., Wednesdays, 3-7 p.m., Fridays, 3-10 p.m. Daily noon–6 p.m. during vacations. 94 Main (Middlebury Town Office building), below rec. gym. Teen drop-in space. Hang out with friends, play pool, watch movies, and eat great food. Mondays, 4-5, Drum Circle; 4:30-5:30 p.m., beginning Chinese; Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m., beginning Japanese; Wednesdays 4:30-6 p.m., Youth Advisory Council planning meetings; Thursdays, 3:30-4 p.m., violin lessons; 4-5 Yoga for Teens in the Municipal Gym; Fridays, rotating activities. Guitar lessons by appointment. Eric, 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.

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. First and third Friday, 12:15-1:30 p.m. in Middlebury, for location call Deb, 349-7073, or Marlena, 349-8462, Practice public speaking, teaching or business promotion skills in a friendly and supportive setting. Visitors welcome.

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

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

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.

PRIDE (Parents Responding to Inadequate District Education). Wednesday, 7 p.m. Pam Jennings’ house. For Mt. Abe taxpayers and parents. 453-4205.

Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles Mobile Service Van. Wednesday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Thursday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Call for exact times. 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.

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

 

Dance, Music, Arts & Education

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

Children’s Book Writers’ Critique Group in Brandon.  Third Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m., Brandon Free Library, second floor. Sponsored by the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, this group welcomes professional and aspiring writers and illustrators to share their work and receive feedback. 483-6016.

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 [6].

French Conversation Group in Brandon. Saturday, 9:30 a.m. Briggs Carriage Bookstore. Meet and practice French speaking every Saturday at this time. All abilities welcome. Information: www.briggscarriage.com [7] 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.

Knitting and Rug Hooking in Brandon. Every other week 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 or www.beadsandfibers.com [8].

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 [9].

Maiden Vermont Chorus. Rehearsals Thursdays. Cornwall elementary school. Women’s a cappella barbershop singing group. Lindi Bortney, 388-1012.

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

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

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.

Scottish Country Dancing. Cornwall Town Hall. 7-9 p.m. on May 9. Dale Birdsall, 897-2572.

Spanish Conversation Group in Brandon.  The Inside Scoop, next to the Brandon Inn. 247-3306 or 247-6600. Saturday, 11 a.m. All abilities welcome.

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

Health & Parenting

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 [10]. 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/Meadows. Second 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 Tuesday of the month. Patricia Hannaford Career Center. Brain Injury Association of Vermont. 856-1772.

Childbirth Classes. Porter Hospital offers several options in childbirth classes. Schedules and applications: 382-3413 or www.portermedical.org/outreach.html [11].

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

Co-Dependents Anonymous in Middlebury. Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Turningpoint Center in the Marble Works. A group whose common purpose is recovery from codependence and development of healthy relationships. 989-6821 or www.coda.org.

Families Anonymous. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. St. Stephen’s Church in Middlebury. A support group for family members and friends dealing with substance abuse or behavioral problems of a loved one. Doria, 388-3200.

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.

La Leche League in Middlebury. First Fridays, 9:30-11 a.m. 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.

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.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) in Vergennes. Third Thursday, 9-11 a.m. Assembly of God Christian Center. Breakfast, education, friendshipand activities for mothers and children five and under. Childcare 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 childcare. 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).

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, 10-11 a.m. Downstairs in the Lawrence Memorial Library. Janet, 453-4646.

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

Quit Tobacco classes. Porter Hospital. For anyone in the quit process. Leila Joseph, 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 [12] 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 and Wednesday, 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.

Shingles Vaccine Free Clinics. May 29, June 9 and 24. Must be 60 or older. Call 388-4644 for appointment. VT Department of Health, 700 Exchange St., Suite 101.

Strong Living for seniors. Cornwall Congregational Church. Mondays and Wednesday 9-10 a.m. Balance exercises. 897-5659.

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/rec [13] registr.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.

Toddler Open Gym. Fridays, 9:30-11 a.m. Ferrisburgh Central School. Oct. 5-May 30, unless school is closed. Age birth to five. Free. Refreshments available. 877-1534, 877-3247 or 877-1312.

Turningpoint Center. Monday – Thursday, 6-9 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 6-11 p.m.; Sunday, 3-6 p.m. Marbleworks, opposite American Flatbread. Community center dedicated to providing a safe social and educational, substance-free environment for all. 388-4249.

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.

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.

Meals

Free Community Supper in Middlebury. Fridays, 5-6:15 p.m. Congregational Church Fellowship Hall. Meals provided by 24 different groups. 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. Reservations: Deborah Roy at 1-800-642-5119. 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. Marie Soutiere, 1-800-642-5119 Ext. 629. Free transportation: ACTR, 388-1946.

Brandon American Legion Breakfast. Third Sunday, 8-11:30 a.m. Eggs, bacon, sausage, French toast, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, home fries, toast, coffee and juice. All you can eat for $6.

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.

ART EXHIBITS & MUSEUMS

Art on Main. 25 Main St., Bristol. Gallery open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; closed Sunday. 453-4032, info@artonmain.net [14] or www.artonmain.net [15]. Community Art Show, April 1 through May 13.

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. 388-0101.

Danforth Pewter Workshop Store. 52 Seymour St. 388-8666 x234.

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

Gallery in-the-Field. 685 Arnold District Road, Brandon. 247-0125. “I, in the body,” art by people with traumatic brain injury, neurobehavioral disorders, spinal cord and other injuries, April 12-May 25.

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. Information: 388-2117 or www.henrysheldonmuseum.org [16].

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.

Lincoln Library. 222 W. River Road, Lincoln, 453-2665. Monday, 2-7 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April and May, “Every Teacup Tells a Story.” May, “Apples, Apples, Apples!”

Middlebury College Johnson Memorial Building. 443-6433 or www.middlebury.edu/arts [17]. Johnson Gallery, Pit Space and Atrium, May 11-26, 41st Annual Student Exhibition, the best thesis work by graduating studio art students. Free.

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 [18]. Through June 9, “Art Now: Recent Acquisitions in Photography and Film/Video.” Through Aug. 10, “Tombs, Temples, Palaces, and Tea: The Social Roles of Ceramics in Asia.” May 22 through Aug. 10, Christian A. Johnson Gallery, “Wafting on a Heavenly Breeze: Hand-Painted Kites from China.”

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.

Vermont Folklife Center. Middlebury. Gallery and shop hours Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission by donation. 388-4964. Through June 14, “In Their Own Words,” photographs and stories of immigrants by Ned Castle.

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. May 1-18, Fifth and sixth grade work related to Lewis Hine’s photographs of child laborers.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS

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. Story time Thursday, 10:30 a.m. Creative programs Wednesdays. 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, Carol, 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. Story times: toddler (ages 1-2) Monday, 10:30 a.m.; preschool (ages 3-5) Thursday, 10 a.m. with stories, songs and a craft project; after-school (grades K-3) Thursday, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Chess club meets Wednesday, 7 p.m. All ages and ability levels welcome. Bring a chess set. Bill, 453-4174.

Lincoln Library. 222 W. River Road, Lincoln, 453-2665. Monday, 2-7 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-2 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. Board games for 12 and older, Saturday, 1-2 p.m. Book and crafts (age 6 to 12), Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Book  discussion group, first Wednesday at 7 p.m.

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 preschoolers and school-age children, Thursdays, 4:30 p.m. Knit Nights, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Other programs on Web site: www.plattlib.org [19].

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. Basic computer skills classes, 10-11 a.m. One-on-one. Call to schedule,  1-800-642-5119 x1039 or kayla@cvaa.org [20].

Salisbury Free Public Library. 352-4198. Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon; Monday, 6-8 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 2-5 p.m. Book discussion group for adults meets last Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. After school program for grades 1-6, Tuesday 2:30-4 p.m. Story time for ages 3-5, Thursday, 4-4:30 p.m. http://salisburyfreelibrary.blogspot.com [21].

Sarah Partridge Community Library. East Middlebury. 388-7588. Ilsley Library cards accepted. Tuesday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Thursday, 3-7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Story time for preschoolers, Tuesday, 10:30-11 a.m. Dungeons and Dragons, Thursday, 4-6 p.m. Creative Crafts Club, Thursday (except third Thursday), 4-5:30 p.m. Book discussion group (Books and Lunch on Tuesdays, BLTs), third Tuesday, noon-1 p.m. German conversation group, third Thursday, 5-6 p.m. Book sale ongoing.

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. 632-7862. Summer hours: Mondays, 4-5 p.m.; Wednesdays, 9-11 a.m.; Thursdays, 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 9-11 a.m. Storytime with Deb Lendway, 10 a.m. Wednesdays.