Ongoing Events

HEALTH & WELLNESS

 

Al-Anon meetings in Middlebury. For a list of online meetings visit vermontalanonalateen.org. Online Sundays, 7:15 p.m. and Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. If you’d like to speak to an Al-Anon member, call our answering service (866-972-5266) and an Al-Anon member will call you back.

 

Bright Day Memory Café in Middlebury. Third Thursdays, 9 a.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. This monthly program offers a variety of activities such as music, speakers, and more. Help create a community for folks to feel seen, safe and engaged.

 

Gathering of Joys and Concerns in Middlebury. Gather, 48 Merchants Row, Sundays, 9-10 a.m. Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community hosts an informal circle in which people can share a joy or a concern, or just listen. It is an opportunity to express feelings in a safe and welcoming space. Followed by coffee and cookies gathering/social hour. People may come in and leave as they wish.

 

Midday Mindfulness in Middlebury. Gather, 48 Merchants Row, noon-12:30 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday. Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community hosts this half-hour of mindfulness. No experience necessary Midday Mindfulness, Wednesday-Saturday, noon-12:30 p.m.

 

Tai Chi classes in Middlebury.

Congregational Church, 27 N. Pleasant Street

Fall Prevention Tai Chi, Tuesdays 10-11 a.m., Contact Lindsay Hart [email protected].

Fall Prevention Level 1, Fridays, 10 a.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Contact Wendy at [email protected] or 802-238-5217 to leave a message.

Ongoing tai chi practice, Tuesdays, 11:15-12:15 p.m. Contact Lindsay Hart [email protected].

Yang 24 for Beginners, Mondays 4-6 p.m., starting Sept. 12. Contact Elizabeth Wirls [email protected]

 

Tai Chi Classes in Vergennes.

St. Peter’s Catholic Church Parish Hall, 85 S. Maple St..

Fall Prevention Tai Chi Level 1 and 2, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-10 a.m. starting Sept. 13. Contact Lee Francis [email protected].

Bixby Memorial Free Library (258 Main St.):

Fall Prevention Tai Chi Level 3, Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m., starting Sept. 12. Contact Lee Francis [email protected].

Long Form Sun 73, Wednesdays, 10 a.m. starting Sept. 13. Contact Beverly Blakeney [email protected]

Yang 24, Tuesdays 1-2:30 p.m. starting Sept. 12. Contact Beverly Blakeney at [email protected].

 

West African dance class in Middlebury. Sundays, 5 p.m., Vermont Sun, 812 Exchange St. Join Soriba “Simbo” Camara for a weekly class and learn traditional dances from Guinea while getting a great cardio workout. $20 to drop in. No gym membership is necessary to attend. All are welcome.

 

Women’s alcohol use virtual support group. Tuesdays, 5 p.m., Zoom. More info contact [email protected]

 

 

ARTS, CRAFTS & IDEAS

 

Fiber Arts Circle. Second Saturdays, noon-2 p.m., Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St.

 

Middlebury Writers Workshop. Second and fourth Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Meeting Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. A respectful, engaged group of writers welcoming all skill levels and genres. Look closely at each other’s work and help cultivate, inspire strengthen our individual craft. All are welcome. For more info contact Andrea Chesman at [email protected] or Masha Harris at [email protected].

 

The Makery Sewing lab. Thursdays, 5-9 p.m., The Makery at Hannaford Career Center, 51 Charles Ave. Get your questions answered and learn new skills from our kind and talented Mentors. All levels are welcome from never used a sewing machine to advanced pattern making. Limit of 4 participants. Registration required. Free, $5 Drop-In Fee or Membership Cards. Select what works best for you. More info at hannafordcareercenter.org/the-makery.

 

The Makery Woodworking lab. Thursdays, 5-9 p.m., The Makery at Hannaford Career Center, 51 Charles Ave. Use Makery tools and equipment to work on projects. Get your questions answered or learn new skills from our kind and talented Mentors. Tool Training pre-requisite required. Limit of 5. Pre-registration is required. Free, $5 Drop-In Fee or Membership Cards. Select what works best for you. More info at hannafordcareercenter.org/the-makery.

 

Otter Creek Poets in Middlebury. Virtual through Ilsley Public Library, Thursdays, 1-3 p.m.

 

Pins and Needles in Brandon. Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. Brandon Free Library, 4 Franklin St.

 

Shape Note singing. Second Sunday of every month, weather permitting, 2-3 p.m. Middlebury College, Mitchell Green Lounge, McCullough Student Center, Old Chapel Way. Contact: Facebook/Middlebury Shape Note Singers, [email protected] or David Rosenberg, [email protected], 802-989-4387.

 

Stitch ‘N Spin in Monkton. Third Sundays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Russell Memorial Library, 92 Monkton Ridge Rd.

 

Undercover Quilters and Crafters in Bristol. (formerly the Undercover Quilt Guild). 1st Mondays at 7 p.m., 3rd Mondays at 10 a.m., St. Ambrose Church, 11 School St. Bristol. All crafters welcome. More info contact Marian Baser ([email protected]) or Stacie A. at 802-453-7709 or show up at a meeting. Bring along some handwork to do while we meet something for show and tell.

 

Writers group in Vergennes. Second Thursdays,11 a.m.-noon, Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Facilitated by local author Lottie Wilds. Sessions include writing exercises, critiques, prompts, homework, etymology other skill-building techniques. For those 18 years and older.

 

 

KIDS AND FAMILY

 

All Together Now Family Programs in Orwell. Thursdays, 4 p.m., July 1-31, Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St.

 

All Together Now Story Time in Orwell. Fridays, 10:30 a.m., July 1-31, Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St.

 

Book Bites in Orwell. Tuesdays, 4 p.m., July 1-31, Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St.

 

Bounce and Read with Miss Tricia in Middlebury. Wednesdays, 9-9:45 a.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Songs, fingerplays, rhymes, stories dancing fun with Ms. Tricia. Geared to kids birth-3 years.

 

Crazy Eights math club in Orwell. Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Brandon Free Public Library, 4 Franklin St. For grades 3-5, Limit 8, preregistration required.

 

Food Shelf in Brandon. Tuesdays, noon-3 p.m. and Sundays, 12:30-2 p.m., Brandon United Methodist Church, 1 Franklin St.

 

Game night in New Haven. Third Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., New Haven Community Library, 78 North St.

 

Homeschool hangout in Orwell. Thursdays, 10 a.m. Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St. Any offered programming will be engaging for homeschoolers between the ages of 5 and 10.

 

Kids Cafe free movie in Middlebury. Saturdays, 12:30-2 p.m. Marquis Theater, 65 Main St., 802-388-4841.

 

La Leche League virtual meeting. First Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Breast/chest-feeding support group led by Breastfeeding Peer Counselor and Middlebury mom Angela Scavo. For more info and Zoom link call Angela at 802-349-9084.

 

Maker Club in Shoreham. Mondays, 2:45-4 p.m., Platt Memorial Library, 279 Main St. MakerClub is all about tools. Come learn foundational skills and use the Engineering Design Process to design, build and create some super cool things. Mondays through Dec. 18. Designed for grades 1-5. Free

 

Nature Club in Orwell. Tuesdays, 2:45-4 p.m., Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St. 802-948-2041.

 

New Moms Connection Group. Thursdays, noon, Zoom. Chat with other local moms who are in their first year postpartum. Hosted by Alison Underwood, counselor and social worker at Porter Women’s Health. Call her for consent forms and the Zoom link. 802-388-5608. For parents only.

 

Playtime party in Shoreham. Thursdays, 9-10 a.m., July 6-Aug. 3, Platt Memorial Library, 279 Main St.

 

Story Hour in Monkton. Second and fourth Saturdays, 10-11 a.m., beginning May 13. Russell Memorial Library.

 

Storytime in Brandon. Saturdays, 11 a.m., Brandon Free Public Library, 4 Franklin St. Little ones (age birth-5) and their caregivers gather for stories.

 

Storytime in Bristol. Thursdays 10:30 a.m. Lawrence Memorial Library, 40 North St., 802-453-2366. Infants, toddlers and preschool age (birth-5). Find Marita, her ukulele and friends by the library garden for stories, songs and activities.

 

Storytime in Lincoln. Fridays 10:30 a.m., Lincoln Library, 222 West River Road, 802-453-2665. Infants, toddlers and preschool age (birth-5). Little ones and their caregivers get together for stories and songs. Masks required indoors.

 

Storytime in Monkton. Second and fourth Saturdays, 10-11 a.m., Russell Memorial Library, 92 Ridge Rd.

 

Storytime in New Haven. Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., New Haven Community Library, 78 North St.

 

Storytime in Orwell. Fridays, 10:30 a.m., Orwell Free Library, 473 Main Street.

 

Storytime in Starksboro. Saturdays, 10 a.m., Starksboro Public Library, Route 116.

 

Tech Tuesday in Orwell. Tuesdays, 6 p.m., July 1-31, Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St.

 

Toddler Play and Read in Bristol. Mondays, 10:30 a.m., Lawrence Memorial Library, 40 North St.

 

Virtual Mama Group. Last Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m., Zoom. Meet other mamas in this virtual gathering led by Middlebury mom Angela Scavo. Free. Contact Angela at 802-349-9084.

 

Walk and Roll to School day in Middlebury. First Wednesday’s Sept.-June.

 

 

MEALS

 

Breakfast in Vergennes. Last Sundays, 7:30 -10 a.m., Vergennes Masonic Lodge, 54 School St. Buffett breakfast with trimmings, $10 suggested donation.

 

 

ATHLETICS & AUTO

 

Cruise Night in Brandon. Every other Thursday beginning May 11, Ripton Mountain Distillery. Classic cars from Vt. and N.Y.

 

 

BINGO

 

Bingo in Brandon. American Legion Post 55, Franklin St. Tuesdays, 6 p.m.

 

Bingo in Vergennes. St. Peter’s Parish Hall, 85 S. Maple St. Saturdays, 5 p.m.

 

 

CLUBS & GROUPS

 

Bixby young writers in Vergennes. First Saturdays, 10:30-11 a.m. Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. 802-877-2211.

 

Bixby Third Thursdays in Vergennes. Third Thursdays, Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. 802-877-2211. Discuss topics related to arts and culture, local history, local authors, the environment and more. Check Bixby’s event calendar to see what’s upcoming.

 

Book Club for adults in Vergennes. 2nd Tuesdays, 6 p.m., Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St., 802-877-2211.

 

Book discussion group in New Haven. Fourth Wednesdays, 6 p.m., New Haven Community Library. 78 North St.

 

Bristol Historical Society. Thursdays, 7 p.m., Howden Hall, 19 West St.

 

Cards and Coffee in Monkton. Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m., Russell Memorial Library.

 

Champlain Valley Fiddlers in Brandon. Sundays. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., March 20, May 15, July 17, Sept. 18 and Nov. 20. Brandon American Legion, Route 7 South.

 

Champlain Valley Fiddlers in Middlebury. Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Feb. 20, April 24, June 26, Aug. 21, Oct. 16. VFW 530 Exchange St.

 

Chess club in Middlebury. Thursdays, 3:30-5 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Chess players of all ages are invited to bring a board and play chess.

 

Coffee Hour in Orwell. Fridays, 9 a.m., Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St.

 

Conversational French in Orwell. First Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m., Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St. Stop in to practice your French with native speaker Christian Grollier. Beginners welcome. More info at orwellfreelibrary.org or 802-948-2041.

 

Cook the Book club in Vergennes. Second Saturdays, noon-2 p.m., Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. 802-877-2211.

 

Co-working space in Shoreham. Tuesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m.-noon, Platt Memorial Library. 279 Main St.

 

Craft Your Closet in Monkton. Second and fourth Tuesdays, Russel Memorial Library, 90 Ridge Rd.

 

Crafternoons in Salisbury. Thursdays, 2 p.m., Salisbury Free Public Library, 918 Maple St.

 

Cribbage in Middlebury. Fridays, 1-3 p.m., Sept. 17-Dec. 17, Ilsley Public Library. Anyone can play, no experience required.

 

Fantasy Club in Vergennes. Tuesdays, 5:50-7 p.m., Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. 802-877-2211.

 

Fiber Crafters Meet-Up in Orwell. Second Tuesdays, 2 p.m., Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St.

 

Game Night in Vergennes. Third Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m., Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. 802-877-2211.

 

King Pede in Ferrisburgh. First and Third Saturdays, 6:30 p.m., Ferrisburgh Town Hall and Community Center, Route 7.

 

Mom’s Hiking Group in Middlebury. First Sundays, 8 a.m., Battell Woods, Seminary Street Ext. Free. All moms invited to join in on a Sunday morning hike. More info contact Davida Murray at 802-851-7707.

 

Monkton Historical Society. Third Monday, 7 p.m., Monkton Town Hall, Monkton Ridge. 802-482-2277, [email protected].

 

Still Hip & Happening in Middlebury. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon, beginning Oct. 3. Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Looking for some conversation, fun, community? Are you “of a certain age” and wondering where your fellows are? Find them at IPL’s new program, Still Hip & Happening.

 

Students of Color group in Middlebury. Thursdays, 4-5 p.m. Addison Central Teens. This group will meet virtually on Google Hangouts until it is safe to meet in person. The link to each session will be made available on the Teen Center’s Discord Server will be emailed to any participant without a Discord account. Registration form at forms.gle/2ypt9abMWcWcjD9N6.

 

Teen/Tween Advisory group in Brandon. First Fridays, 3:30-5 p.m., Brandon Free Public Library, 4 Franklin St.

 

Teen Advisory Group in Orwell. 2nd Fridays, 7-8 p.m., Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St. Help the library plan and provide interesting events to local teens. For kids in grades 7-12.

 

 

FARMERS MARKETS & SALES

 

Book sale in Middlebury. First Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St.

 

Book sale in Vergennes. Second and Fourth Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. 802-877-2211.

 

Bristol Farmer’s Market in Bristol. Mondays, 4-7 p.m. on the town green.

 

Midd Summer Market in Middlebury. Thursdays, 3:30-7:30 p.m., June 1-Aug. 31 Triangle Park, corner of Merchants Row and Main St. Every Thursday through Oct. 6, except July 14. Visit ExperienceMiddlebury.com for more info or to apply to be a vendor.

 

Middlebury Farmers Market. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon, VFW, 530 Exchange St,

 

Orwell Indoor Farmer’s market in Orwell. Sundays, nonn-4 p.m., 318 Route 22A.

 

Vergennes Farmer’s Market in Vergennes. Thursdays, June 15-Oct. 5, 3-6:30 p.m., City green.

 

 

MUSEUMS, GALLERIES & EXHIBITS

 

Art On Main. 25 Main St., Bristol, 802-453-4032, [email protected]. On exhibit: “The Totality Eclipse/Earth Day,” April 5-27.

 

Bixby Memorial Library. 258 Main St., Vergennes. 802 877-2211. bixbylibrary.org. Hours: Sunday- Monday: Closed, Tuesday-Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. On exhibit: “Wool & Water.”

 

Brandon Artists Guild. 7 Center St., Brandon, 802-247- exhibit: RNESU annual student show, Feb. 2-24.

 

Brandon Free Public Library. 4 Franklin Street, Brandon. Tuesday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Thursday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 802-247-8230. brandonpubliclibrary.org.

 

Davis Family Library., 110 Storrs Ave., Middlebury. (802) 443-5494, [email protected]. On exhibit: “The Lesbian House (1972-1973): Photographs by Bee Ottinger, class of 1970,” Through April.

 

Edgewater On The Green. 6 Merchants Row, Middlebury, 802-989-7419, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., or by appointment. 802-989-7419. “Bonnie Baird, Jim Westphalen Winter Compositions & Favorites From The Edgewater Collection” on view through March 19. “Solitude”; works by Kim Alemian, Bonnie Baird, Tracy Burtz and Kathleen Kolb; on view April 3-30. “Art by Hannah Bureau, Ellen Granter, Jill Matthews and Sasha Meyerowitz”; on view April 5-May 14.

 

Edgewater On The Falls. 1 Mill St., Middlebury. Tuesday-Saturday, 802-458-0098, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., or by appointment. 802-989-7419. On exhibit: Sara Katz — New Work, Feb. 10-March 30.

 

Henry Sheldon Museum. One Park St., Middlebury. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 802-388-2117, henrysheldonmuseum.org. On exhibit: “From the Sheldon Archives: 1950s Campus Theater Movie Programs” Virtual Exhibit at henrysheldonmuseum.org.

 

Ilsley Public Library. 75 Main St., Middlebury. 802-388-4095.

 

Jackson Gallery At Town Hall Theater. 68 S. Pleasant St., Middlebury 802-382-9222, townhalltheater.org Open Mon-Fri, 12-5 p.m. Accessibility Services. On exhibit: “Thomas Munschauer, A New Path,” through March 17; MUHS Diploma DP Art Show, March 25-28.

 

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. Basin Harbor Rd. Ferrisburgh, 802-475-2022, LCMM.org. Remotely Operated Vehicle shipwreck tours, Thursdays, 10 a.m., July 13-Aug. 31.

 

Lincoln Historical Museum and Barn. 88 Quaker Street, 802-453-2980, [email protected], www.lincolnvthistory.org. Second and fourth Sundays, noon-4 p.m., June 11-mid Oct.

 

Middlebury College Museum Of Art. 72 Porter Field Road, Middlebury. museum.middlebury.edu/exhibitions, 802-443-5007 to make reservations. On exhibit: “Derrick Adams: Sanctuary,” Jan. 26-April 14; “David Plowden: Portraits of America,” Jan. 26-April 14.

 

PhotoPlace Gallery. Park Street, Middlebury. [email protected], 802-388-4500. On exhibit: “Traces,” March 8-29; “Quiet Landscape,” April 5-26.

 

Rokeby Museum. 4334 Route 7, Ferrisburgh, 802-877-3406. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., May 9-Oct. 24.

 

Sparrow Art Supply. 44 Main St. Middlebury, 802-989-7225 Wednesday-Saturday. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m., [email protected].

 

The Corner School Resource Center. 75 Old Post Office Rd., Granville.

 

Vermont Folklife Center. 88 Main St, Middlebury, 802-388-4964. Vision & Voice Gallery. Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

 

LIBRARIES

 

Bixby Memorial Free Library. 258 Main Street, Vergennes. 802 877-2211. bixbylibrary.org. Hours: Sunday- Monday: Closed, Tuesday-Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

 

Brandon Free Public Library. 4 Franklin Street, Brandon. 802-247-8230, brandonpubliclibrary.org. Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Thursday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Summer reading program, July 5- Aug. 5; Summer Children’s programs Tuesdays-Saturdays at 11 a.m.

 

Cornwall Free Public Library. 2629 Route 30 (Town Hall), Cornwall. 802-462-3615, cornwallvt.com/library. Hours: Tuesday – Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

 

Hancock Free Public Library. 47 VT Route 125, Hancock. 802-767-4651, [email protected]. Hours: Wednesday: 12:30-5:30 p.m., Thursday: 12:30-6:30 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m.-noon.

 

Ilsley Public Library. 75 Main Street, Middlebury. 802-388-4095 – circulation/reference, 802-388-4097 – children’s room, ilsleypubliclibrary.org/. Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday: Closed.

 

Lawrence Memorial Library. 40 North Street, Bristol. 802-453-2366, [email protected]. Hours: Monday & Wednesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday & Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday 1-5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

 

Lincoln Library. 222 West River Road, Lincoln. 802-453-2665, lincolnlibraryvt.com/. Hours: Monday 2-6 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 10a.m.-4 p.m.

 

New Haven Community Library. 78 North Street, New Haven. 802-453-4015, nhcl.org/. Hours: Tuesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday-Thursday 1 p.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

 

Orwell Free Library. 473 Main Street, Orwell. 802-948-2041, orwellfreelibrary.org. Hours: Tuesday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Wednesday-Thursday 3-6 p.m., Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon.

 

Platt Memorial Library. 279 Main Street, Shoreham. 802-897-2647, [email protected], plattlib.org. Hours: Monday & Wednesday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-noon.

 

Russell Memorial Library. 92 Monkton Ridge Road, Monkton. 802-453-4471, rrusselllibraryvt.wordpress.com/, [email protected]. Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 3-7 p.m., Friday-Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

 

Salisbury Free Public Library. 918 Maple Street, Salisbury. 802-352-4198, salisburypubliclibrary.wordpress.com, [email protected] Hours: Tuesdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursdays 1-4 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m.-noon. Step-side pickup and delivery available.

 

Sarah Partridge Community Library. 431 East Main Street, East Middlebury. 802-388-7588. Hours Tuesday 9 a.m.-noon, Thursday 2-6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-noon.

 

Starksboro Public Library. 2827 VT Route 116, Starksboro. 802-453-3732. Hours: Monday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.