Calendar of Events

 

 

Thursday, March 19

• Ilsley Classic Film Club watches “The Adventures of Robin Hood” in Middlebury. Thursday, March. 19, 1 p.m., Marquis Theater, Main St. The club this spring watches four films with the theme “The 1930s in Color!” Join fellow community film lovers to see the films at the theater, followed by a short discussion of the film. Popcorn is on us.
• Piano Concert in Brandon. Thursday, March 19, 6 p.m., Brandon Congregational Church.
  Concert pianist Alan Chiang is returning to the area to share another free concert, which will last around an hour and include works by Bach and Brahms.
• Free lecture, “Climate Change in Vermont.” Thursday, March 19, 7 p.m. at Mt. Abe Union High School. Learn how climate change is affecting Vermont and discover practical steps that can be taken. Presented by distinguished climate scientist and Vermont State Climatologist Dupigny-Giroux and the Addison County Conservation Commissions.
• Circle of Life Story Hour. Thursday, March 19, 10 a.m., EastView at Middlebury. Bringing babies, toddlers, and preschoolers together with seniors for an hour of children’s books, songs, and games. This program will be offered on the 3rd Thursday of each month. For directions and registration contact Amberly Selleck ([email protected]) or Kris Diehl ([email protected]).

Friday, March 20

• Spring Equinox Gathering at SpIN in Ripton. Friday, March 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Spirit In Nature Paths, Goshen Road.
  Follow the lantern-lit path to the Sacred Circle, joining friends and neighbors in the warmth of community around a fire. Pour yourself a cup of tea. Share poetry, words of encouragement, stories, song. Through a reading of the picture book “Safe Crossing” participants will learn how they can support our salamander and frog neighbors. Young or old, of any faith or none at all, all are welcome! Consider bringing a flashlight, and perhaps a poem, a song, or a thought to share.
• Lunchtime Concert Series in Vergennes. Friday, March 20, 12:15 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 6 Park St.
  Sallie Mack, former co-founder and co-director of the Ripton Community Coffee House, and Rosi Gowdey, storyteller and social change advocate, present an eclectic program of folk, bluegrass ballads and original compositions on guitar and keyboard. Free and open to all.
• Coffeehouse in the Library in Starksboro. Friday, March 20, 7-9 p.m., at the library in the village.
  Erin Cassels-Brown kicks off springtime and a new music series that highlights Addison County musicians, organized by Johnne Dickason of Starksboro. Some refreshments will be available. Donations welcome. Let’s give these local players some love.
• Zach Nugent’s Dead Set in Middlebury. Friday, March 20, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 72-76 Merchants Row.
  Zach Nugent’s Dead Set brings the music of the Grateful Dead to life with note-for-note precision and high-energy improvisation, featuring selections from across the band’s expansive catalog. Tickets $25 standard/$35 generous. More info at addisonarts.org.

Saturday, March 21

• Green Mountain Club Hike on Bristol Trail Network. Saturday, March 21, 9 a.m.
  This is a great mud season hike because the gravel soils in Bristol drain well so the trail is always open. Plan for 2.5-3 hours for the 3.4-mile section around Bristol’s historic areas. Elevation gain under 100 feet. Excellent options for snacks/lunch locally. Please register by contacting Porter Knight at [email protected] or 802-343-3920. More info at gmcbreadloaf.org.
• Legislative breakfast in Shoreham. Saturday, March 21, 8:30-9:45 a.m., Shoreham Congregational Church, 28 School St.
  Community legislative breakfast sponsored by Bridport Grange and Addison County Farm Bureau, moderated by Cheryl Connors. All are welcome to attend and ask questions of local legislators and senators. Breakfast available by donation 30 minutes before the discussion. RSVP to Bill at 802-881-8836 or [email protected].
• Fiber Crafts Collective in East Middlebury. Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m., Sarah Partridge Library, 431 East Main St.
  A welcoming fiber crafts gathering focused on creativity, shared learning and community connection. Participants work on knitting, crochet, weaving, spinning, sewing, embroidery, felting, macrame and more. All skill levels welcome. Free. More info at [email protected].
• “Transformation & Renewal” free writing workshop. Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m., at Orwell Free Library.
  As we welcome the arrival of spring, we’ll use writing as a practice of discovery—an opportunity to listen closely, imagine freely and see our stories anew. Workshop presented by Emily Casey and Karina Jutzi. Find out more: orwellfreelibrary.org
• Biodiversity Builders: Understanding Your Site in Vergennes. Saturday, March 21, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Bixby Library, 258 Main St.
  First in a series of hands-on workshops demonstrating how to bring native plants into outdoor spaces. Native plants boost biodiversity, support pollinators and birds, and reduce maintenance, fertilizer use, and runoff. Learn why native plants matter, how to assess and prepare your site, choose the right plants, convert your lawn step-by-step, and maintain long-term success. Presented by Lisa Sausville and Ashley Robinson. For more information email to Ashley at [email protected]. Registration link: tinyurl.com/BuildyBioAtBixby.
• Easter Baskets for Tots in Vergennes. Saturday, March 21, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Bixby Library, 258 Main St.
  The public is invited to the 2nd Annual Easter Baskets for Tots event. Hop on over to the Bixby Library to help assemble Easter baskets for under-resourced kids, which will be distributed through CVOEO, a local non-profit. All ages are welcome!
• The MET: Live in HD: “Tristan und Isolde” in Middlebury. Saturday, March 21, noon, Town Hall Theater, 72-76 Merchants Row.
  The Met Opera’s live broadcast of Wagner’s transcendent meditation on love and death. $24 adults/$10 students. More info at addisonarts.org.
• Interfaith potluck teach-in. Saturday, March 2, 5-7 p.m., at The Congregational Church of Middlebury. 
  We invite all, religious or not, to gather for a shared potluck meal, to learn more about what some of our immigrant neighbors have been experiencing, and to sing shared songs of resilience and solidarity together.  At times like this that aim to disconnect us, human connection can be a way of finding and reclaiming our power.

Sunday, March 22

• Public Bingo in Vergennes. Sunday, March 22, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Vergennes American Legion Post 14, 100 Armory Ln.
  A lively afternoon of bingo, prizes, and community fun. Bingo packets $15. Bring your own dauber or borrow one. Cash prizes based on attendance. 50/50 raffle, $1 per ticket or $5 for six. Food available for purchase. Everyone welcome. More info at: www.facebook.com/share/1FPAUwaK5c/.
• Waffle Breakfast for Mt. Abraham Softball. Sunday, March 22, 7 a.m., the American Legion Post 19 in Bristol.
  Help the team raise money for their spring training trip. Silent auction and a 50/50 raffle, along with breakfast. $9 for general public, $7 for seniors and kids.
• Hope & Resistance Community Sing. Sunday, March 22, 2 p.m., First Congregational Church of Cornwall’s Meeting House.
  Learn protest songs and other uplifting music in advance of No Kings Day protests! Join us in community for singing, poetry readings, and speeches. Free event. If you are interested in reading poetry between songs, please fil out this form: org/hope-resistance-community-sing.

Monday, March 23

• Family cribbage night in Bristol. Monday, Mar. 23, 7–8:15 p.m., Libanus Lodge, corner of North and Elm streets.
  The Bristol Masons host family-friendly cribbage games for all skill levels.

Tuesday, March 24

• The Moth in Middlebury. Tuesday, March 24, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 72-76 Merchants Row.
  Listen to true stories or share your own at this open-mic storytelling competition. The evening’s theme is “Fumbles and Fouls,” inviting five-minute stories about mistakes, missteps and lessons learned. More info at themoth.org and addisonarts.org.

Wednesday, March 25

• Free lecture, “Listen. From Edison to MP3” Wednesday, March 25 at 6 p.m., Orwell Free Library.
  Part two of Wolfgang Ziegler’s introduction and demonstration of audio technology developed during the past 150 years. This installment highlights the transistor and digitization. Find out more: orwellfreelibrary.org.
• Vermont’s Draft Conservation Plan public listening session in Monkton. Wednesday, March 25, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Monkton Town Office.
  This third session will center on “Strengthening Climate Resilience.” From recent flood disasters to prolonged droughts, Vermont has experienced a suite of climate driven impacts in the last five years.
• Vermont’s Draft Conservation Plan public listening session in Monkton. Wednesday, March 25, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Monkton Town Office.
  This third session will center on “Strengthening Climate Resilience.” From recent flood disasters to prolonged droughts, Vermont has experienced a suite of climate driven impacts in the last five years.

Thursday, March 26

• First “Herbs and…” workshop in Monkton. Thursday, March 26, 6:30-8 p.m., Monkton Community Room, Town Office.
  The first workshop is called “Herbs and… Grow you own Medicine.” Herbalist Julie Mitchell will open the conversation focused on medicinal plants to invite into your own personal garden. The intention will be addressing how to support yourself, your family and/or your communities health needs. Growing locally and having what you need at hand will be considered. Bring seeds to swap, questions and stories to share. Free to all with donations gratefully accepted. To save your spot or for more information contact: [email protected] or Julie Mitchell at 802-349-2544.
• MUHS Senior Play, “Grease,” in Middlebury. Thursday, March 26, 7 p.m., high school auditorium.
  Middlebury Union High School presents this well-known production in a highlight of the school’s performing arts calendar, featuring students in the classic musical. Look for Sandy, Danny and all their friends on stage. Tickets $13.60 adults/$11 students at gofan.co/event/5850651?schoolId=VT15095. Repeats Friday and Saturday.
• Mount Abraham Spring Musical “Once Upon a One More Time” in Bristol. Thursday, March 26, 7 p.m., high school auditorium.
  Powered by the chart-topping hits of Britney Spears, the undisputed Princess of Pop, “Once Upon A One More Time” turns our favorite fairy tales upside down with a clever twist! When a fairy godmother goes rogue and plops copies of “The Feminine Mystique” in the laps of classic heroines, the damsels embark on a quest to rewrite their stories and redefine “happily ever after.” The show is described as “colorful PG13 hip hop fantasy” and “a big, modern, musical dance party, with Britney’s beating heart at its core.” Tickets: $15 adult/$12 seniors and children under 12. Purchase online at bit.ly/oncenc.

 

Friday, March 27

• American Red Cross blood drive in Vergennes. Friday, March 27, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Vergennes Union High School, 50 Monkton Road.
  Community blood drive hosted by the American Red Cross. Appointments at RedCrossBlood.org or 1-800-RED CROSS.
• Art presentation for elders in Bristol. Friday, March 27, 10:15-11:30 a.m., Howden Hall, 19 West St.
  The Bristol Elder Eagles sponsor “The Art of Ruth Asawa” presented by Linda Cormany. This is a new over 50s club group organized by Bristol Rec. Department.
• All you can eat Friday fish fry in Bristol. Friday, March 27, 5-7 p.m. St. Ambrose Parish Hall at the corner of School & West streets.
  Meal includes fried or baked haddock, french fries, coleslaw, fresh baked dinner roll, beverage & dessert. Adults-$17, children 9 & under $9, immediate family of five-$50.
• Locals Night at Lincoln Peak Vineyard in New Haven. Friday, March 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard, 142 River Road.
  Enjoy a cozy, intimate show in the Lincoln Peak tasting room. Music by the Chrissie Romano Band. More info at lincolnpeakvineyard.com.
• Kids Paint & Pizza. Friday, March 27, 6 p.m., Ferrisburgh Town Hall. $30 per child. Includes pizza dinner, snacks, drinks and materials. Proceeds support Union Meeting Hall rehabilitation efforts. Parents are not expected to stay unless your child needs extra support. Registration required as space is limited. org/programming-and-events.
• Mount Abraham Spring Musical “Once Upon a One More Time” in Bristol. Friday, March 27, 7 p.m., high school auditorium.
  See March 26 listing.
• Vermont Mandolin Trio in Middlebury. Friday, March 27, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater.
  Bluegrass, jazz and roots and more, played on three mandolins. Tickets $25 standard/$40 generous. More info at addisonarts.org. 
• MUHS Senior Play, “Grease,” in Middlebury. Friday, March 27, 7 p.m., high school auditorium.
  Middlebury Union High School presents this well-known production in a highlight of the school’s performing arts calendar, featuring students in the classic musical. Look for Sandy, Danny and all their friends on stage. Tickets $13.60 adults/$11 students at gofan.co/event/5850651?schoolId=VT15095. Repeats Saturday.
• “Treaty” play in Middlebury. Friday, March 27, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, Anderson Studio, 72 Merchants Row.
  The production, subtitled “A Play About How Not to Blow Up the Planet,” is a compelling and urgently timely work of documentary theater by acclaimed British playwright Chris Thorpe. The play asks a disarmingly simple question: How do ordinary people begin to dismantle the most dangerous weapons on earth? It blends storytelling, journalism and live conversation to explore the human side of global nuclear negotiations. Ticket, whose prices range from $39 (generous) to $20 (student), can be purchased at townhalltheater.org or by calling the THT Box Office at 802-382-9222. Continues March 28 & 29.

Saturday, March 28

• No Kings Day 3 road trip in Bristol. Saturday, March 28. Bus leaves 74 Munsill Ave. at 9:30 a.m. sharp.
  Bristol Area Indivisible has chartered a bus to run round-trip from Bristol to Montpelier.  $15 per person. To reserve a seat email [email protected], include the subject line: “Montpelier” and include your cell phone number.
• Make a House for the Blue Birds in Salisbury. Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m., Salisbury Library in the basement of the Meeting House, 853 Maple St.
  Preston Turner will be back to teach his popular bird house workshop. We will be making a nesting house for bluebirds and hoping that spring will soon arrive! All materials provided. Please register at the library.
• No Kings Day 3 rally in Middlebury. Saturday, March 28, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., town green.
  Join Indivisible Middlebury and let your voice be heard. Our strength comes from community, from showing up for each other and standing together. Come remind strongmen and billionaires what real power looks like: our voices, our solidarity, and all of us standing together. Bring signs. Bring friends. Bring your energy. Optional RSVP at www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/903408.
• No Kings Day 3 rally in Brandon. Saturday, March 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Central Park, 2 Franklin St.
  What began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy. Optional RSVP: mobilize.us/nokings/event/901905.
• Green Mountain Club Hike at Shelburne Farms in Shelburne. Saturday, March 28, time TBD.
  Hike the Farm Trail from the Welcome Center at Shelburne Farms and enjoy great views from Lone Tree Hill and the waterfront. Easy-to-moderate hike of about five miles and 300-400 feet of elevation change. Contact Ken Corey at 802-349-3733 or [email protected] to register. More information at gmcbreadloaf.org.
• “Treaty” play in Middlebury. Saturday, March 28, 2 and 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, Anderson Studio, 72 Merchants Row.
  See more about this “Play About How Not to Blow Up the Planet” on March 27.
• MUHS Senior Play, “Grease,” in Middlebury. Saturday, March 27, 7 p.m., high school auditorium.
  Middlebury Union High School presents this well-known production in a highlight of the school’s performing arts calendar, featuring students in the classic musical. Look for Sandy, Danny and all their friends on stage. Tickets $13.60 adults/$11 students at gofan.co/event/5850651?schoolId=VT15095. 
• Champlain Philharmonic Spring Concert in Middlebury. Saturday, March 28, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St.
  The diverse selection of works includes “Fanfare” by Vermont composer Erik Nielsen, Gwyneth Walker’s “Let America Be America Again,” select movements from Lee Johnson’s symphonic tribute to the Grateful Dead and Antonín Dvořák’s beloved Symphony No. 9. Tickets $5-$15. Info: app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=317027.
• Winter Traveling Book Club in Vergennes. Saturday, March 28, 1-2 p.m., Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St.
  Meet at the Bixby Memorial Library or join online to discuss “What You Are Looking For Is in the Library” by Michiko Aoyama. Part of the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum’s Winter Traveling Book Club. Free with registration. More info at lcmm.org.
• Mount Abraham Spring Musical “Once Upon a One More Time” in Bristol. Saturday, March 28, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., high school auditorium.
  See March 26 listing.

 

Sunday, March 29

• Rokeby Museum free admission day in Ferrisburgh. Sunday, March 29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 4334 Route 7.
  The exhibits and grounds will be open for touring. At 3 p.m., join Meg Mott for a program titled “A Dramatic Constitution,” where she considers how the U.S. Constitution both forces and frames our disagreements and describes how, in the first two centuries of our country, citizens regularly debated public matters, drawing on the Constitution as a shared authority. More info at rokeby.org.
• “Treaty” play in Middlebury. Sunday, March 29, 2 p.m., Town Hall Theater, Anderson Studio, 72 Merchants Row.
  See more about this “Play About How Not to Blow Up the Planet” on March 27.

 

Tuesday, March 31

• Free lecture, “Turning Stones: Discovering the Life of Water”. Tuesday, March 31, 7 p.m., Orwell Free Library.
  Prof. Declan McCabe, aquatic ecologist, discusses and shares photographs of the fascinating organisms in Vermont’s waterways. Learn strategies to minimize stormwater impacts and ways to live with the expectation of additional flooding. Find out more: orwellfreelibrary.org.

Thursday, April 1

• History lecture in Shoreham. Wednesday, April 1, 7 p.m., Platt Memorial Library, 279 Main St.
  The Shoreham Historical Society will present a lecture by J. Kevin Graffagnino titled, “Ira Allen and the Green Mountain Frontier.” Land speculator, revolutionary, pamphleteer, politician and empire-builder, Ira Allen was a key figure on the late eighteenth-century Green Mountain frontier.  Based on his new book, Graffagnino’s lively talk evaluates Allen’s checkered career and makes the case for including him in our picture of Vermont’s formative decades. A short business meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information contact [email protected].

 

Thursday, April 2

• Ilsley Classic Film Club watches “The Wizard of Oz” in Middlebury. Thursday, April 2, 1 p.m., Marquis Theater, Main St.
  The club this spring watches four films with the theme “The 1930s in Color!” Join fellow community film lovers to see the films at the theater, followed by a short discussion of the film. Popcorn is on us.
• Green Mountain Club Snowshoe in Ripton. Thursday, April 2, time TBD.
  Snowshoe five to six miles on the Long Trail with difficult climbs of approximately 1,000 feet in search of good snow. Destination dependent on snow totals. For more information, contact Ellen Cronan at 908-595-2926 or visit gmcbreadloaf.org.

 

Friday, April 3

• Cards and boardgames with Steve and Lee in Middlebury. Friday, April 3, and weekly on Fridays, 3-4:45 p.m., 17 Court St.
  Enjoy some afternoon cards or games. Hosted by the Community Bridges Project and Counseling Service of Addison County. Drop-ins welcome. Parking in back; use the front door facing the TenneyBrook convenience store. For questions, call Zylpha at 802-388-309.
• “POWERSUITS” in Middlebury. Friday, April 3, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater.
  POWERSUITS is a bold, laugh-out-loud performance created and performed by Middlebury College professors Michole Biancosino and Lida Winfield. This sharply comic duet uses exaggerated costumes, movements and gestures to critique normative gender roles, depicting stereotypes of authority and beauty as absurd. Part dance, part theatre, and a lot of fun — expect belly laughs alongside pointed commentary on capitalist grind culture. The evening begins at 6:30 with an ’80s and ’90s dance-mix cocktail hour and cash bar, with the performance starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15-$25-$40. Info: addisonarts.org/event/powersuits.

 

Saturday, April 4

• Fiber Crafts Collective in East Middlebury. Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m., Sarah Partridge Library, 431 East Main St.
  A welcoming fiber crafts gathering focused on creativity, shared learning and community connection. Participants work on knitting, crochet, weaving, spinning, sewing, embroidery, felting, macrame and more. All skill levels welcome. Free. More info at [email protected].
• Atlantic Crossing band in Vergennes. Saturday, April 4, 12:30-2 p.m., Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St.
  Ring in spring with a free concert by beloved local band Atlantic Crossing. Their foot-stomping New England roots music blends folk melodies and local history, taking listeners on a journey across Vermont and New England. Made possible by the Vermont Community Foundation’s Freda Fishman Stroh Memorial Fund.
• Crafternoon in Brandon. Saturday, April 4, 1-3 p.m., Brandon Free Public Library, 4 Franklin St.
  A monthly crafting afternoon for all ages. Bring your own project or create something using library supplies. A different craft will be featured each month. Free.
• Hildaland performs at Burnham Presents in Lincoln. Saturday, April 4, 7:30 p.m., Burnham Hall, on River in the village.
  Hildaland is two award-winning artists, Ethan Setiawan on mandolin and Louise Bichan on fiddle. They play a contemporary blend of Scottish and American music from jazz and bluegrass to traditional roots. Traditional Vermont musicians Eli Glasser and Henry Kervick will play an opening set. Doors open at 7 p.m.; two sets of music begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission on a sliding scale $20/$25/$30. Homemade desserts. Tickets at burnhampresents.org. Information at 802-349-3364.

 

Sunday, April 5

• Annual Eddy Farm Easter Egg Hunt and Open Barn in Middlebury. Sunday, April 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Be ready to hunt when the Egg Hunt gates open at 11:15 a.m.
  After that, pony rides, raffles, bake sales and egg painting. Rain or shine, all ages welcome. Please bring your own basket, water and appropriate footwear. Eddy Farm is a nonprofit organization, there is no admission fee but donations are welcome.

 

Monday, April 6

• African Drumming for Beginners with Shelly in Middlebury. Monday, April 6, and weekly on Mondays, 2-3 p.m., 17 Court St. Learn West African drum rhythms.
  Some drums available or bring your own. Leave feeling energized! Hosted by the Counseling Service of Addison County, free and open to anyone. Drop-ins are welcome. Parking in back; use the front door opposite the TenneyBrook convenience store. For questions, call Zylpha at 802-388-3093.
• Community Soup & Bread Dinner in Vergennes. Monday, April 6, 5:30-7 p.m., Vergennes Congregational Church, 30 South Water St.
  Pay-what-you-can community dinner with guest cooks. Proceeds benefit Vergennes Congregational Church Missions, supporting neighbors in need. All are welcome. Cash or check preferred. More info at [email protected] or [email protected].
• Undercover Quilt Guild in Bristol. Monday, April 6, 6 p.m., Bristol American Legion, 56 Airport Dr.
  Undercover Quilters and Crafters meet on the first Monday of each month to share quilting, sewing, knitting and other fiber arts, along with friendship and community. All are welcome. Bring a show-and-tell item if you have one. More info at [email protected], 802-363-4937.

 

Tuesday, April 7

• Working with Yarn and Other Crafts with Marie in Middlebury. Tuesday, April 7, and weekly on Tuesdays, 3-4:30p.m., 17 Court St.
  Bring your own projects to work on in the company of others. Hosted by the Counseling Service of Addison County, free and open to anyone. Drop-ins are welcome. Parking in back; use the front door opposite the TenneyBrook convenience store. For questions, call Zylpha at 802-388-3093.
• Irish Music Night with RambleTree in Middlebury. Tuesday, Apr. 7, 7-9 p.m., Two Brothers Tavern, 86 Main St.
  A high-energy mix of classic Irish tunes, sea shanties, world music, rock, funk, reggae and original material. Free.

 

Saturday, April 11

• Legislative luncheon in Middlebury. Saturday, April 11, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Middlebury American Legion Post 27, 49 Wilson Rd.
  Community legislative discussion sponsored by Bridport Grange and Addison County Farm Bureau. Lunch by donation will follow the discussion, with time to visit with invited guests and representatives. RSVP to Bill at 802-881-8836 or [email protected].

Sunday, April 12

• Breakfast buffet in Vergennes. Sunday, April 12, 8-10 a.m., St. Peter’s Parish Hall, 85 South Maple St.
  Menu includes omelets, scrambled eggs, French toast, plain and blueberry pancakes with maple syrup, sausage gravy on biscuits, cornbread, home fries and mini muffins. Juice, tea and coffee available. $13 adults, $8 children 8-12; under 8 free. Sponsored by Vergennes Council of the Knights of Columbus.

Wednesday, April 15

• Free lecture, “Underwater Archaeology of Lake Champlain”. Wednesday, April 15, 6 p.m., Orwell Free Library.
  Chris Sabick of the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum presents information on archeological excavations and other research efforts on the Revolutionary War, highlighting the aftermath of the Battle of Valcour Bay. Find out more: orwellfreelibrary.org.
• “Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore” film screening and discussion in Middlebury. Wednesday, Apr. 15, 7 p.m., Marquis Theatre & Cafe, 65 Main St.
  A vital and affecting story about the career of deaf actor Marlee Matlin, who won an Academy Award for her 1986 feature “Children of a Lesser God.” A post-screening Q&A to be announced. Middlebury New Filmmaker Festival Selects series. Advanced tickets $14 and will go on sale Apr. 6. More info at middfilmfest.org.

 

Friday, April 17

• Coffeehouse in the Library in Starksboro. Friday, April 17, 7-9 p.m., at the library in the village.
  Micah Plante performs this month for a music series that highlights Addison County musicians, organized by Johnne Dickason of Starksboro. Some refreshments will be available. Donations welcome. Let’s give these local players some love.

 

Saturday, April 18

• Fiber Crafts Collective in East Middlebury. Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m., Sarah Partridge Library, 431 East Main St.
  A welcoming fiber crafts gathering focused on creativity, shared learning and community connection. Participants work on knitting, crochet, weaving, spinning, sewing, embroidery, felting, macrame and more. All skill levels welcome. Free. More info at [email protected].

 

Tuesday, Apr. 21

• Irish Music Night with RambleTree in Middlebury. Tuesday, Apr. 21, 7-9 p.m., Two Brothers Tavern, 86 Main St.
  A high-energy mix of classic Irish tunes, sea shanties, world music, rock, funk, reggae and original material. Free.

 

Thursday, April 23

• Second “Herbs and…” workshop in Monkton. Thursday, April 23, 6:30-8 p.m., Monkton Community Room, Town Office.
  The second in this series is “Herbs and…Oh! What a world, what a world.” Herbalist Julie Mitchell will open the conversation focused on plant medicinal tools for stress and anxiety. Free to all with donations gratefully accepted. To save your spot or for more information contact: [email protected] or Julie Mitchell at 802-349-2544.

Friday, April 24

• Green Mountain Club Walk at Means Woods in Middlebury. Friday, April 24, time TBD, 619 Seminary St Ext.
  Will the Dutchman’s breeches be hanging out to dry? Join this easy walk and find out. About two miles with little elevation gain. Contact David Andrews at 802-388-4894 or [email protected] for details. More info at gmcbreadloaf.org.
• Locals Night at Lincoln Peak Vineyard in New Haven. Friday, April 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard, 142 River Road.
  Enjoy a cozy, intimate show in the Lincoln Peak tasting room. Music by O and Schu. More info at lincolnpeakvineyard.com.
• ODE: An Immersive Sonic Experience. Friday, April 24, 5:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater’s Anderson Studio.
  This immersive interdisciplinary vocal performance lies at the intersection of resonance, consciousness, soma, intuition, and human experience. Sliding scale tickets: $0-$20. More details: townhalltheater.org.

 

Saturday, April 25

• Vernal Pool Walk in Middlebury. Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m.-noon, Otter Creek Gorge, Morgan Horse Farm Road.
  Explore the hidden world of vernal pools with MALT and Vermont Master Naturalist Andrew L’Roe. Includes a half-mile walk through the woods to the vernal pool; limited parking available at the southern lot for those unable to make the walk. Free. More maltvt.org.
• Winter Traveling Book Club in Middlebury. Saturday, April 25, 1-2 p.m., Henry Sheldon Museum, 1 Park St. Meet at the Henry Sheldon Museum or join online.
   “Deep North: Stories of Somali Resettlement in Vermont.” Part of the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum’s Winter Traveling Book Club. Free with registration. More info at lcmm.org.
• Brattleboro Camerata concert. Saturday, April 25, 7 p.m., at The Meeting House at Cornwall.
  Jonathan Harvey leads a program of works by composers Arvo Pärt and Johannes Ockeghem. Sliding scale tickets: $15-$35. Find out more: ottercreekmusicfestival.com.
• Green Mountain Club Hike at Charlotte Wildlife Refuge in Charlotte. Saturday, April 25, time TBD.
  Experience some of the many jewels of this biodiverse park with beautiful views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks. Easy three miles and a couple hundred feet of elevation change. Contact Ken Corey at 802-349-3733 or [email protected] to register. More info at gmcbreadloaf.org.

 

Sunday, April 26

• Green Mountain Club Hike on Minnie Baker/Chandler Ridge Trail in Goshen. Sunday, April 26, time TBD.
  Hike a pretty section of the southern Moosalmoo Recreation area with views of the Adirondacks. A six-mile hike with about 1,200 feet of elevation gain over moderate terrain, with an option to do more distance. Bring water, layers, snack or lunch and insect repellant. To register, contact Dwight Griesman at [email protected]. More info at gmcbreadloaf.org.
• All These Little Things art song concert. Sunday, April 26, 3 p.m., at the Salisbury Congregational Church.
  Soprano Mary Hubbell, flutist Alice Jones, and pianist Jingjing Wan perform candid and consoling art songs featuring the poetry of women from the turn of the 20th century. Sliding scale tickets: $15-$35. Find out more: ottercreekmusicfestival.com.

 

Friday, May 1

• Cards and boardgames with Steve and Lee in Middlebury. Friday, May 1, and weekly on Fridays, 3-4:45 p.m., 17 Court St.
  Enjoy some afternoon cards or games. Hosted by the Community Bridges Project and Counseling Service of Addison County. Drop-ins welcome. Parking in back; use the front door facing the TenneyBrook convenience store. For questions, call Zylpha at 802-388-3093.

 

Saturday, May 2

• Green Up Day and Spring Celebration with MALT in Middlebury. Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., College Park, intersection of South Main St. and Academy St. 
  Take part in Vermont’s annual Green Up Day by helping clean up Vermont roads and waterways. MALT staff will be at College Park for bag pick-up and drop-off. Light snacks and water provided. Appropriate for all ages. Free. More info at maltvt.org.
• Fiber Crafts Collective in East Middlebury. Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m., Sarah Partridge Library, 431 East Main St.
  A welcoming fiber crafts gathering focused on creativity, shared learning and community connection. Participants work on knitting, crochet, weaving, spinning, sewing, embroidery, felting, macrame and more. All skill levels welcome. Free. More info at [email protected].
• Crafternoon in Brandon. Saturday, May 2, 1-3 p.m., Brandon Free Public Library, 4 Franklin St.
  A monthly crafting afternoon for all ages. Bring your own project or create something using library supplies. A different craft will be featured each month. Free.

 

Monday, May 4

• African Drumming for Beginners with Shelly in Middlebury. Monday, May 4, and weekly on Mondays, 2-3 p.m., 17 Court St.
  Learn West African drum rhythms. Some drums available or bring your own. Leave feeling energized! Hosted by the Counseling Service of Addison County, free and open to anyone. Drop-ins are welcome. Parking in back; use the front door opposite the TenneyBrook convenience store. For questions, call Zylpha at 802-388-3093.
• Undercover Quilt Guild in Bristol. Monday, May 4, 6 p.m., Bristol American Legion, 56 Airport Dr.
  Undercover Quilters and Crafters meet on the first Monday of each month to share quilting, sewing, knitting and other fiber arts, along with friendship and community. All are welcome. Bring a show-and-tell item if you have one. For more information, contact [email protected].

 

Tuesday, May 5

• Working with Yarn and Other Crafts with Marie in Middlebury. Tuesday, May 5, and weekly on Tuesdays, 3-4:30 p.m.
  Bring your own projects to work on in the company of others. Hosted by the Counseling Service of Addison County, free and open to anyone. Drop-ins are welcome. Parking in back; use the front door opposite the TenneyBrook convenience store. For questions, call Zylpha at 802-388-3093.
• Irish Music Night with RambleTree in Middlebury. Tuesday, May 5, 7-9 p.m., Two Brothers Tavern, 86 Main St.
  A high-energy mix of classic Irish tunes, sea shanties, world music, rock, funk, reggae and original material. Free.

 

Saturday, May 9

• Green Mountain Club Hike in Elizabethtown, N.Y. Saturday, May 9, time TBD.
  Hike Mount Inez, the newest of the Champlain Area Trails on the Adirondack side of the Champlain Valley, and enjoy views of the lake and Adirondack high peaks. This moderate hike is 3.2 miles roundtrip. The first part of the hike is gentle, but the last mile is steep, with 600 feet of elevation gain to the summit. Carpooling encouraged. Contact Barry Francis at [email protected] for details. More info at gmcbreadloaf.org.

 

Sunday, May 10

• Mother’s Day breakfast buffet in Vergennes. Sunday, May 10, 8-10 a.m., St. Peter’s Parish Hall, 85 South Maple St.
  Menu includes omelets, scrambled eggs, French toast, plain and blueberry pancakes with maple syrup, sausage gravy on biscuits, cornbread, home fries and mini muffins. Juice, tea and coffee available. $13 adults, $8 children 8-12; under 8 free. Sponsored by Vergennes Council of the Knights of Columbus.

 

Wednesday, May 13

• “Secret Mall Apartment” film screening and discussion in Middlebury. Wednesday, May 13, 7 p.m., Marquis Theatre & Cafe, 65 Main St.
  Documentary telling the story of eight Rhode Island artists who secretly built and lived in an apartment inside Providence Place Mall for four years, filming their experience along the way. A Zoom Q&A with director Jeremy Workman and producer Matthew Spain is planned. Middlebury New Filmmaker Festival Selects series. Advance tickets $14 and will go on sale May 4. More info at middfilmfest.org.

Thursday, May 14

• Green Mountain Club Stargazing Outing in Addison. Thursday, May 14, time TBD.
  Navigate the spring sky and learn some of the major stars, asterisms, constellations and deep sky objects for dates near the new moon. In the event of poor observing conditions, the outing will be rescheduled. Group limit is 10. Contact Ken Corey at [email protected] or 802-349-3733 to register. More info at gmcbreadloaf.org.

 

Friday, May 15

• Bixby Library’s Depths of Discovery Gala in Vergennes. Friday, May 15, 7 to 11 p.m., Bixby Library, 258 Main St.
  Come join an extraordinary voyage beneath the waves for this year’s highly anticipated Depths of Discovery Gala. Inspired by “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” by Jules Verne, this annual fundraiser invites you to descend into wonder beneath the library’s storied stained-glass dome in the magnificent marble rotunda. There will be nautical melodies by The Grift, dancing on the ocean floor, local bites & libations, deep-sea treasures in a silent auction and timeless memories in a photobooth. Tickets to last year’s Secret Garden Gala sold out quickly—don’t miss your chance to experience this year’s undersea adventure! Buy tickets online at tinyurl.com/BixbyGala2026 or visit the Circulation Desk.
• Coffeehouse in the Library in Starksboro. Friday, May 15, 7-9 p.m., at the library in the village.
  Doug Anderson comes over from Chelsea to perform this month for a music series that highlights Addison County musicians, organized by Johnne Dickason of Starksboro. Some refreshments will be available. Donations welcome. Let’s give these local players some love.

 

Saturday, May 16

• Fiber Crafts Collective in East Middlebury. Saturday, May 16, 10 a.m., Sarah Partridge Library, 431 East Main St.
  A welcoming fiber crafts gathering focused on creativity, shared learning and community connection. Participants work on knitting, crochet, weaving, spinning, sewing, embroidery, felting, macrame and more. All skill levels welcome. More info at [email protected].
• Green Mountain Club Hike to Silver Lake and Lenny’s Lookout in Salisbury. Saturday, May 16, time TBD.
  An easy-to-moderate 3.9-mile hike. Wear appropriate clothing and bring water, lunch and hiking poles if you use them. Elevation change of 650 feet. Contact leader Ruth Penfield at [email protected] or 802-458-1116 to register. More info at gmcbreadloaf.org.

 

Sunday, May 17

• Green Mountain Club Trail Work. Sunday, May 17, location and time TBD.
  Looking for an opportunity to give back? Come work on the trails for the day. Plan to hike four to six miles, clear water bars and create drainage structures to keep water off the trail. For more information, contact Ellen Cronan at 908-595-2926 or visit gmcbreadloaf.org.

 

Tuesday, May 19

• Irish Music Night with RambleTree in Middlebury. Tuesday, May 19, 7-9 p.m., Two Brothers Tavern, 86 Main St.
  A high-energy mix of classic Irish tunes, sea shanties, world music, rock, funk, reggae and original material. Free.

 

Saturday, May 30

• Green Mountain Club hike on Bristol Trail Network. Saturday, May 30, 9 a.m.
  Plan for 2.5-3 hours for the 3.4-mile section around Bristol’s historic areas. Elevation gain under 100 feet. Excellent options for snacks/lunch locally. Please register by contacting Porter Knight at [email protected] or 802-343-3920. More info at gmcbreadloaf.org.

 

Saturday, June 6

• Crafternoon in Brandon. Saturday, June 6, 1-3 p.m., Brandon Free Public Library, 4 Franklin St.
  A monthly crafting afternoon for all ages. Bring your own project or create something using library supplies. A different craft will be featured each month. Free.

 

Saturday, June 20

• Let’s Go Birding with MALT and Otter Creek Audubon in Middlebury. Saturday, June 20, 9-11 a.m., Wright Park, Seymour Street Extension.
  Join MALT and Otter Creek Audubon to identify birds by sight and song on a guided morning bird walk. Suitable for beginners and experienced birders alike. Family-friendly event with light snacks and a hands-on activities table. More info at maltvt.org.

 

Saturday, June 27

• Biodiversity Builders: Creating and Implementing Your Plan in Vergennes. Saturday, June 27, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Bixby Library, Main Street.
  Second in a series of hands-on workshops demonstrating how to bring native plants into outdoor spaces. Native plants boost biodiversity, support pollinators and birds, and reduce maintenance, fertilizer use, and runoff. Learn why native plants matter, how to assess and prepare your site, choose the right plants, convert your lawn step-by-step, and maintain long-term success. Presented by Lisa Sausville and Ashley Robinson. For more information email to Ashley at [email protected]. Registration link: tinyurl.com/BuildyBioAtBixby.

 

Thursday, July 9

• Bird banding in Weybridge. Thursday, July 9, 8-10 a.m., Hurd Grassland, 91 Meadow Lane.
  Join MALT and Audubon Vermont biologist Mark LaBarr for a morning of bird banding. Otter Creek Audubon Society volunteers will lead family- and youth-friendly activities. Drop in anytime; birds are most active early. Free. More info at maltvt.org.

 

Saturday, Aug. 1

• Crafternoon in Brandon. Saturday, Aug. 1, 1-3 p.m., Brandon Free Public Library, 4 Franklin St.
  A monthly crafting afternoon for all ages. Bring your own project or create something using library supplies. A different craft will be featured each month. Free.

 

Sunday, Aug. 16

• Wetland walk in Middlebury. Sunday, Aug. 16, 10 a.m.-noon, Wright Park, Seymour St. Extension.
  Guided nature walk led by Vermont wetland ecologist Zapata Courage, exploring the beaver-influenced ecosystem from the uplands to the Japanese boardwalk and wetland. Learn to identify common wetland plants and discover how floodplain wetlands protect communities while supporting diverse wildlife. Family-friendly, all ages welcome. Free. More info at maltvt.org.

 

Saturday, Sept. 5

• Crafternoon in Brandon. Saturday, Sept. 5, 1-3 p.m., Brandon Free Public Library, 4 Franklin St.
  A monthly crafting afternoon for all ages. Bring your own project or create something using library supplies. A different craft will be featured each month. Free.

 

Sunday, Sept .20

• TAM Trek in Middlebury. Sunday, Sept. 20, 7:30 a.m.-noon, Trail Around Middlebury.
  Trail race and fun run to benefit the Trail Around Middlebury, a 19-mile loop maintained by the Middlebury Area Land Trust. Proceeds support annual trail maintenance. Participants receive TAM swag, with an option to upgrade to a tech shirt. More info at maltvt.org.

 

Saturday, Sept. 26

• Biodiversity Builders: Taking Stock and Determining What’s Next in Vergennes. Saturday, Sept. 26, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Bixby Library, Main Street.
  Second in a series of hands-on workshops demonstrating how to bring native plants into outdoor spaces. Native plants boost biodiversity, support pollinators and birds, and reduce maintenance, fertilizer use, and runoff. Learn why native plants matter, how to assess and prepare your site, choose the right plants, convert your lawn step-by-step, and maintain long-term success. Presented by Lisa Sausville and Ashley Robinson. For more information email to Ashley at [email protected]. Registration link: tinyurl.com/BuildyBioAtBixby.

 

Saturday, Oct. 3

• Crafternoon in Brandon. Saturday, Oct. 3, 1-3 p.m., Brandon Free Public Library, 4 Franklin St.
  A monthly crafting afternoon for all ages. Bring your own project or create something using library supplies. A different craft will be featured each month. Free.

 

Saturday, Oct. 24

• Full Moon Hike with Vermont Land Trust in Salisbury. Saturday, Oct. 24, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Salisbury Mills Preserve, 1660 West Shore Rd.
  Family-friendly evening hike with MALT and Vermont Land Trust exploring the preserve by the light of the Hunter’s Moon. The easy half-mile walk includes learning about nocturnal animals, nighttime sounds and games for children ages 4-10, with all ages welcome. Hot cocoa, snacks and a short story follow the hike. Costumes welcome. Free. More info and registration at maltvt.org.

 

Saturday, Nov. 7

• Crafternoon in Brandon. Saturday, Nov. 7, 1-3 p.m., Brandon Free Public Library, 4 Franklin St.
  A monthly crafting afternoon for all ages. Bring your own project or create something using library supplies. A different craft will be featured each month. Free.

 

Saturday, Dec. 5

• Crafternoon in Brandon. Saturday, Dec. 5, 1-3 p.m., Brandon Free Public Library, 4 Franklin St.
  A monthly crafting afternoon for all ages. Bring your own project or create something using library supplies. A different craft will be featured each month. Free.