Addison Independent Calendar of Events

Hike to Mt. Abe via the Battell and Long trails. Strenuous hike of about 6 miles with 2,600 feet elevation gain. Dog friendly as there will be a therapy dog on the hike. Limited to only 6 hikers.

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.

Bring your Volunteer Fireman’s Chicken BBQ dinner over to the green and join your neighbors for an evening of fun. Live music, face painting and games for the kids, a birthday cake to celebrate 125 years for the New Haven Library, free Historical Society giveaways and lots more. Parking is behind the church.

Practice the basics of observational sketching in a relaxed atmosphere. Walk around the campus and practice sketching various buildings, boats, plants and whatever else catches our eye. Sketching materials will be available, but you are strongly encouraged to bring your own as well.

Clear your clutter and support your community. Items must be clean and in good condition. Accepting antiques, jewelry, linens, fabric and sewing supplies, kitchenware, toys and games, vinyl and CDs, sporting goods, home goods and tools, garden plants, arts and crafts, NOT accepting books, clothing, shoes, helmets, car seats, gun safes, weapons, cleaning products, electronics, stuffed animals, appliances, luggage, large furniture, DVDs, VHS or cassette tapes. Peasant Market as an Addison County tradition, where people get great deals on a variety of goods while helping their community. Every penny donated to local non-profits.

A relaxing morning of painting, warm beverages and connecting with friends. The museum’s Collections Team will provide a “still life” of inspiration from the permanent collections, which you can paint in any style (even paint by numbers!) on a small canvas to take home.

A demonstration by John Vincent, founder of A Revolutionary Press, will highlight a month-long exhibit of John’s work. Free postcard for attendees. One piece of writing submitted by the public will be selected by a 3-person jury and given to John, who will create an artistic interpretation and use it to demonstrate the art of letterpress.

Donors of all blood types and those giving platelets are needed. All who give June 1-28 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice, plus automatic entry for a chance to win one of two $7,500 gift cards.

Clear your clutter and support your community. Items must be clean and in good condition. Accepting antiques, jewelry, linens, fabric and sewing supplies, kitchenware, toys and games, vinyl and CDs, sporting goods, home goods and tools, garden plants, arts and crafts, NOT accepting books, clothing, shoes, helmets, car seats, gun safes, weapons, cleaning products, electronics, stuffed animals, appliances, luggage, large furniture, DVDs, VHS or cassette tapes. Peasant Market as an Addison County tradition, where people get great deals on a variety of goods while helping their community. Every penny donated to local non-profits.

Vergennes Pride after party at the newly opened Big Heart Social, featuring queer trivia and prizes.

The Society for Psychedelic Advocacy, Research & Knowledge is hosting a free community conversation about psychedelics and how Vermonters want the psychedelic ecosystem in the state to unfold after the recent executive order that will prioritizd research and advance access to psychedelics as medicine.

An afternoon of community, celebration, pride, and connection!

A family-friendly music and community event will take place during the Fireman’s BBQ dinner, featuring entertainment and activities for all ages. Save the date; more details to be announced.

Alcohol-free paint & sip with guided art, mocktails and community. Open to all in recovery. Supplies provided.

Listen to people sing and play instruments. If you or a friend play fiddle or another instrument, join in. Refreshments available.. 50/50 raffle. Door prize. Come with your dancing boots on.

The strawberry festival and book sale benefitting the Russell Memorial Library. Games and crafts for kids and yummy strawberry treats for all.

Clear your clutter and support your community. Items must be clean and in good condition. Accepting antiques, jewelry, linens, fabric and sewing supplies, kitchenware, toys and games, vinyl and CDs, sporting goods, home goods and tools, garden plants, arts and crafts, NOT accepting books, clothing, shoes, helmets, car seats, gun safes, weapons, cleaning products, electronics, stuffed animals, appliances, luggage, large furniture, DVDs, VHS or cassette tapes. Peasant Market as an Addison County tradition, where people get great deals on a variety of goods while helping their community. Every penny donated to local non-profits.

Historian Paul Andriscin turns on the time machine to interview Maj. Gen. Philip Schuyler, Gen. Benedict Arnold, and Lt. Col. John Trumbull about the decision 250 years ago to build a new American defense on the “strong ground” of Mount Independence.

The strawberry fest is back! Enjoy strawberry shortcake featuring local organic strawberries from Purple Barn Farm. Get out your lawn chair, your blanket or your dancing shoes, and enjoy the music of Sap Line (3:30 p.m.) and Otter Creek (5:30 p.m.)

Tom Verner and Janet Fredericks present an entertaining, informative opportunity to learn about their organization and the work they have been doing for 25 years in 47 countries around the world.