Addison Independent Calendar of Events

Have you ever wanted to write your own book but weren’t sure where to start? November is National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, and Bixby is taking that challenge on! Wednesday evenings will cover what it takes to write a novel, brainstorm ideas, and develop a completed draft by the end of the month Snacks will be provided. Ages 13-18 only.

Every Friday afternoon (excluding holidays) stop by for card and board games with Stephen. Come play some games before heading over to the weekly community supper. Attending the meal is optional. Parking is available behind the building, please use the street facing entrance.

This No Kings Day, turn your passion for democracy into action. Gather at 1 p.m. to line the lower Middlebury Green with signs reminding the community how much every vote matters. At 2 p.m., put democracy in motion. Middlebury voters, joined by friends and neighbors will march to the ballot box to cast their votes.

The third Saturday of every month, the library will open one hour early to allow for youth who need an ASD/sensory friendly environment to experience the library without excess stimulation. A calm, self-directed craft will also be provided.

Learn to crochet or knit, or share your skills. Not interested in working with yarn? No problem, bring your own crafts & supplies to work on while spending time with other crafty folks. Every Tuesday. Parking is available behind the building, please use the street facing entrance.

Come celebrate that spooky time of year at the annual haunted forest.  4-6 p.m. it is still light for the young ones, less scary and there is trick-or-treating in the forest.

Featuring the Hinesburg Community Band and the South County Chorus, under the direction of Rufus Patrick, Hinesburg Artist Series founder and Music Director. Seasonal pieces for autumn as well as familiar selections that evoke hope, encouragement and goodwill through music.

This powerful program explores the world of opera through choral scenes about oppression, resistance and the struggle against tyranny. They will be joined by the chorus of the Opera Company of Middlebury pianist Mary Jane Austin and baritone Nicholas Tocci, performing music by Verdi, Berlioz, Musorgsky, Beethoven, Prokofiev and others.

The site will offer several talks relevant to the history of this time 250 years ago. Come for one or stay for all. Breaks between programs. Site interpreter Paul Andriscin presents “Ethnic & Cultural Diversity at Mount Independence,” looking at the ragtag force from six states and Vermont. Other subjects to be announced.

Workshop begins with a meadow walk to find native seeds ready for harvesting and to use best practice for collecting those seeds. Participants will clean, package and label seeds to take home. The host will provide a wide selection of native pollinator seeds. Rain or shine. Space limited; register by email at [email protected] or [email protected]@gmail.com.

Celebrate the opening of the new trail on Grove Hill Road. A short welcome ceremony at the entrance of the trail head (bottom of sledding hill) will kick things off, followed by the inaugural community walk and ride. Stick around for live music, barbecue, a bake sale and giveaways at the Lincoln Sports field. All are welcome.

What better way to celebrate the power of music than to sing together? Led by OCM Chorus Master Nathaniel Lew, with Mary Jane Austin, Music Director of our Youth Opera Company, at the piano, this afternoon of opera choruses is open to everyone. No experience required; scores provided. Just bring your voice!

This local a cappella chorus of 35 women has prepared an exciting concert program including an arrangement of the Pentatonix SING! along with a range of music from the Beatles to popular songs from movies such as Barbie, Toy Story and The Greatest Showman, all looking at how music can change the world.

Parade attendees will gather on the Middlebury green for the 11:30 a.m. parade take off, led by the one-and-only Spooktacular Witch (don’t worry, she’s the friendly variety of witch!) Shopkeepers and volunteers will be handing out candy on route, as well as along Merchants Row and in Triangle Park. Dress up and take to the streets for this fun and festive celebration of Halloween.

$1,000.00 jackpot. Quickies start at 6 p.m.; regular bingo starts at 7 p.m. Our kitchen is open from 5-6:30 p.m. to order off our menu. We also offer a special and homemade desserts. Proceeds benefit veterans programs.

Psychoanalyst Dr. Atlas shares her new book on the childhood wounds that quietly shape how we love as adults. She will be joined on stage by Devon Jersild, a clinical psychologist and author of “Luminous Bodies.” Together, they will discuss the delicate intersections of personal history, trauma response and the profound bravery required to truly let someone “come closer.” Audience questions, book signing and reception with a cash bar.

For the winter schedule, cribbage will be held the 2nd and last Monday of each month. All skill levels are invited. Play with your friends and neighbors, and maybe meet some new ones. Teach your kids the game; they will learn good math skills and develop logical skill sets.

Learn to crochet or knit, or share your skills. Not interested in working with yarn? No problem, bring your own crafts & supplies to work on while spending time with other crafty folks. Every Tuesday. Parking is available behind the building, please use the street facing entrance.

Engage in structured dialogue around the topics, issues and impacts of the upcoming midterm elections — critically reflecting, listening, and interacting across sameness and difference. Facilitated by Bert Johnson, professor of political science. The event takes place in two sessions, one before the election (10/27) and one after (11/10). Attendees are welcome at either or both sessions. Free and open to all who RSVP. Contact: [email protected]

David Sirota is a popular teacher on the national quilt circuit where he shares his special techniques in his famous classes. In this lecture, along with his zany sense of humor, he will contemplate the quirks, passions, obsessions and idiosyncrasies that we all share.