Thursday, July 17

Festival on-the-Green in Middlebury. Thursday, July 17, 7 and 8:30 p.m. Middlebury Green. 7 p.m.: Young Tradition — Glass of Water, songs from New England, Appalachia and the British Isles; Katie Trautz, fiddle ; and Avi & Celia, soul-folk duo; and 8:30 p.m.: Chatham County Line, alt-country Americana.

Sheldon Museum’s Lake Champlain Voyages. Thursday, July 17, 5:30 p.m. Larabee’s Point, Shoreham. A two-hour history cruise aboard the Carillon with guest speaker Elsa Gilbertson from the Vermont Division of Historic Preservation. $25 (museum members $20). Advanced reservations required: 388-2117.

Doing Local History in Middlebury. Thursday, July 17, 6-8 p.m. Henry Sheldon Museum Research Center. Led by Deborah Clifford for anyone interested in working on a local history project using primary source materials. Admission for non-members. Information: 388-2117, or www.henrysheldonmuseum.org.

“From Comb to Home” in Vergennes. Thursday, July 17, 7 p.m. Bixby Memorial Library. Plant medicine with bee expert Todd Hardie. Free. Information: 877-2211.

Historical Society meeting in Bristol. Thursday, July 17, 7 p.m. Howden Hall. Ashley Bushey will speak on “Liquor on the Lake.” Refreshments. Information: 453-3439.

Tracey Medeiros in Brandon. Thursday, July 17, 7 p.m. Briggs Carriage Bookstore. The author of “Dishing Up Vermont” will read from, discuss and sign copies of her book. Information: 247-0050.

Movies in the Park in Bristol. Thursday, July 17, dusk. Bristol Town Park. “The Nutty Professor,” 1963, starring Jerry Lewis.

“The Tempest” in Bristol. Thursday, July 17, 8 p.m., Mary’s at Baldwin Creek. In their 12th season the Surprise Players perform William Shakespeare’s play about a shipwreck on an enchanted island. Continues nightly through July 20. Admission is $10, children are free. Call 453-2211 for reservations.

 

 

Friday, July 18

Easy Quilt in Ferrisburgh. Friday, July 18, 9 a.m.-noon. Rokeby Museum on Route 7. A Family Friday activity. Make a colorful quilt mat with paper and glue. $3. Information: 877-3406.

Festival on-the-Green in Middlebury. Friday, July 18, noon, 7 and 8:30 p.m. Middlebury Green. Brown Bag Special at noon: Tom Verner, magician; 7 p.m.: Vorcza, an evolution of jazz, funk and world-influenced rhythms; and 8:30 p.m.: The Holmes Brothers, roadhouse blues with deep soul.

Benefit Fish Fry in Middlebury. Friday, July 18, 4-6 p.m. VFW Post 7823 on Exchange St. Men’s auxiliary. $8 per person.

Carillon Concert at Middlebury College. Friday, July 18, 4 p.m. Mead Chapel. Claire Halpert, Assistant Carillonneur, St. Stephen's Church, Cohasset, Mass. Presented as part of the 23rd annual Summer Carillon Series. Free.

Exhibit Reception in Bristol. Friday, July 18, 5-7 p.m. Art on Main, 25 Main St. “Naturally Inspired,” stained glass by Terry Zigmund and jewelry by Rebecca Zelis. Light refreshments. Information: 453-4032 or info@artonmain.net.

Dungeons and Dragons Overnight in Middlebury. Friday, July 18, 6 p.m.-8 a.m. Ilsley Library. Game groups will be led by an adult. Bring sleeping bags for snoozing. Pick up possible at 11 p.m. Snacks and breakfast provided. Register by July 16. Information: 388-4097.

Friday Night Flicks in Vergennes. Friday, July 18, 7:30 p.m. Vergennes Opera House. “Some Like It Hot,” with Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon. $5. Information: 877-6737.

Point Counterpoint Chamber Players in Salisbury. Thursday, July 18, 7:30 p.m. Salisbury Congregational Church. Debussy quartet, new work by Elliot Cless, Rebecca Clarke piano trio. Free-will donation.

Schubert on the Shore in Ferrisburgh. Friday, July 18, 7:30 p.m. Basin Harbor Club. Jean-Claude Pennetier, piano; New York Chamber Soloists, and Harumi Rhodes, violin.

“The Tempest” in Bristol. Friday, July 18, 8 p.m. Mary’s at Baldwin Creek. See July 17 for details. Continues July 19 and 20.

 

Saturday, July 19

Bake Sale in Salisbury. Saturday, July 19, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Kampersville store. Homemade pies, cakes, cookies, breads and doughnuts. Sponsored by Salisbury Congregational Church.

Family Hike to Silver Lake. Saturday, July 19. Easy, 3 miles. Sponsored by Bread Loaf Section of the Green Mountain Club. Information: 388-6289.

“Messing About with Boats” in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, July 19. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. Continues July 20. Exhibitors, demonstrations, boat building, food and music. Duct Tape Regatta, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Small Boat Festival with challenge race on Sunday. Information: www.lcmm.org or 475-2022.

Natural Horsemanship Clinic in Middlebury. Saturday, July 19. Eddy Farm. Continues Friday, June 20. Terry McClare leads this clinic. Information: 388-6196 or www.eddyfarmschool.org.

Feral Cat Yard Sale in Brandon. Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Brandon Central Park. Benefits Brandon Feral Cat program. Information: 247-3971 or BrandonFCAP@Verizon.net.

Soldiers atop the Mount in Orwell. Saturday, July 19. Mount Independence State Historic Site. Historical recreation event. Continues July 20. Information: 759-2412 or www.historicvermont.org/sites.

Town Hall Theater Open House in Middlebury. Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Town Hall Theater. Free. Information: 382-9222.

Town Fair and Firemen’s Barbeque in New Haven. Saturday, July 19, 2-8 p.m. New Haven Town Green; if rain, New Haven Town Hall. Information: 453-5978.

Goshen Gallop Trail Race in Goshen. Saturday, July 19, 4 p.m., race start. Blueberry Hill Trail Center. 5K and 10K trail race on rural roads and cross-country ski trails. $30 in advance; $40 day of race. Barbeque  only, $15 for adults, $10 for 10 and under.

Opening Reception in Brandon. Saturday, July 19, 5 p.m. Gallery-in-the-Field. Artist and sculptor Pat Musick talks and signs her book, “Stone Songs on the Trail of Tears: The Journey of an Installation.” Information: www.galleryinthefield.com.

Salad Supper in Bristol. Saturday, July 19, 5-6:30 p.m. First Baptist Church. Assorted salads, baked beans, rolls and dessert. Adults, $8; 6-12, $4; 5 and under, free.

Skatefest and Last Show of My Revenge in Bristol. Saturday, July 19, 5-10 p.m. The Hub Teen Center and Skatepark. Live music by My Revenge, Black SS, A.N.S., Unrestrained, Fight Back, and more. Admission by donation. All ages. Substance free.

Festival on-the-Green in Middlebury. Saturday, July 19, 7 p.m. Middlebury Green. Street Dance with the Vermont Jazz Ensemble’s jazz and big band music. Come early to learn some dance steps with Jim Condon.

“L’ora di religione” (The Religion Hour) at Middlebury College. Saturday, July 19, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Dana Auditorium. A successful artist has his life turned upside down by his family’s wishes for the canonization of his murdered mother. Part of 2008 International Film Festival. In Italian with English subtitles. Information: 443-5510.

Music on the Mount in Orwell. Saturday, July 19, 7 p.m. Mount Independence State Historical Site. The Brass Connection. Free. $5 parking fee. Information: 750-2412 or www.historicVermont.org/sites.

Anais Mitchell in Lincoln. Saturday, July 19, 7:30 p.m. Burnham Hall. Presented by the Burnham Series. $15. Information: 453-3175.

“Pay It Forward” in Middlebury. Saturday, July 19, 7:45 p.m. Turningpoint Center in the Marble Works. Free movie; popcorn and soda, $1.

Bent by Elephants with Kay Pettigrew in Vergennes. Saturday, July 19, 8 p.m. Vergennes Opera House. Indie-rockers from Montreal. $5. Information: 877-6737 or www.vergennesoperahouse.org.

“The Tempest” in Bristol. Saturday, July 19, 8 p.m. Mary’s at Baldwin Creek. See July 17 for details. Continues July 20.

 

Sunday, July 20

Two and a Half Phase Pony Schooling Show in New Haven. Sunday, July 20, 9 a.m. The Equestry, 329 South St. Variety of cross country jumps to make course more challenging. Dressage only is also available. Sponsored by Moosalamoo Pony Club. Information and applications: moosalamoo.ponyclub.org/twophase.htm or 453-4729.

“Messing About with Boats” in Ferrisburgh. Sunday, July 20. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. See June 19 for details.

Natural Horsemanship Clinic in Middlebury. Sunday, July 20. Eddy Farm. See June 19 for details.

Soldiers atop the Mount in Orwell. Sunday, July 20. Mount Independence State Historic Site. See June 19 for details.

Shard Villa Tours in Salisbury. Sunday, July 20, 2 and 3 p.m. Shard Villa on Shard Villa Rd. Guided tours of historic Shard Villa. $5. Information: 247-3786.

“Shout it Out” in Middlebury. Sunday, July 20, 7:30 p.m. Town Hall Theater. Bess O’Brien’s film of the Voices Project, based on the musical about Vermont teens. Adults, $10; students and seniors, $7. Information: 382-9222.

“The Tempest” in Bristol. Sunday, July 20, 8 p.m. Mary’s at Baldwin Creek. See July 17 for details.

 

Monday, July 21

Kids’ Sewing Camp in Middlebury. Monday, July 21, 9 a.m.-noon. Middlebury Sew-n-Vac. Ages 9 and up. Through July 25. Learn basic sewing techniques and finish 2 projects. Limited spaces. Information and registration: 388-3559.

Vermont Adult Learning Orientation in Middlebury. Monday, July 21, 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.

Public Transit Forum in Middlebury. Monday, July 21, 5:15 p.m. Ilsley Library meeting room. VTrans looking for input on public transportation. Information: 802-828-5750 or 802-828-5790.

Ice Cream Social in Addison. Monday, July 21, 6:30-8 p.m. Eastman Farm, 435 Town House Road. Farm fresh ice cream homemade with local ingredients. Hosted by Rural Vermont. Free. Information: 223-7722 or www.ruralvermont.org.

City band concert in Vergennes. Monday, July 21, 7 p.m. City Park. Includes instrumentalists of all ages. Free.

“Civil War Sites in Vermont” in Monkton. Monday, July 21, 7 p.m. Monkton Volunteer Fire Station. Howawrd Coffin in a Vermont Humanities Council event hosted by Monkton Museum and Historical Society. Information: 482-2277.

Teen Dance Party in Middlebury. Monday, July 21, 7-10 p.m. Town Hall Theatre. ACT party for Addison County teens in grades 7-12. Music by DJ Dizzle and friends. $5. Refreshments. Information: 388-3910.

 

Tuesday, July 22

Food and Band Concert in Orwell. Tuesday, July 22, 6 p.m. Orwell Village Green. The First Congregational Church of Orwell will be selling hamburgers, hot dogs, salads and desserts prior to the town band concert.

Strawberry and Ice Cream Social in Middlebury. Tuesday, July 22, 7 p.m. Rich Hennesey’s home, 1 South Gorham Lane. Middlebury College students from Nepal will speak about education initiatives in their home country and opportunities for fund-raising. RSVP 388-7076.

 

Wednesday, July 23

 “Insect Adventures: Moths and Butterflies” in New Haven. Wednesday, July 23, 10 a.m.-noon. New Haven Community Library.

Senior night meal in Bridport. Wednesday, July 23, 5 p.m. Bridport Grange Hall. Dinner provided by Rosie’s Restaurant. Reservations: 1-800-642-5119. Free transportation from ACTR: 388-1946.

Service Club Salute in Middlebury. Wednesday, July 23, 5:30 p.m. Town Hall Theater. Recognizing the support of the Lions Club of Middlebury, Rotary Club of Middlebury, and American Legion Post 27. Free to service club members. Information: 382-9222.

Lions Auction in Vergennes. Wednesday, July 23, 6 p.m. Vergennes Middle School Gym. Benefits Vergennes Lions Club. Information: 877-3243.

“Dollars and Sense” in Shoreham. Wednesday, July 23, 6:30 p.m. Platt Memorial Library. Intended for high school juniors and seniors, recent graduates and their parents. Money management, credit management, credit scoring, and other personal finance topics. Information: 897-2647.

“Get Healthy” in Middlebury. Wednesday, July 23, 6:30 p.m. Ilsley Library. Dr. Curtis Gross tells how to take control of health, change attitude and learn how to improve health. $1. All proceeds donated to AMBUCS.

 

Thursday, July 24

Water Chestnut Pull at Fort Ticonderoga. Thursday, July 24. Fort Ticonderoga. In cooperation with the Nature Conservancy. Registration: 802-265-8645 x22.

Strawberry and Ice Cream Social in Middlebury. Thursday, July 24, 7 p.m. Rich Hennesey’s home, 1 South Gorham Lane. Middlebury College students from Nepal will speak about education initiatives in their home country and opportunities for fund-raising. RSVP 388-7076.

Tom Slayton in Brandon. Thursday, July 24, 7 p.m. Briggs Carriage Bookstore. The author of “Searching for Thoreau” will read from, discuss and sign copies of his book. Information: 247-0050.

Movies in the Park in Bristol. Thursday, July 24, dusk. Bristol Town Park. “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” 1937, the first color feature-length animated film with optical sound in movie history.

 

Friday, July 25

Cushy Cup in Ferrisburgh. Friday, July 25, 9 a.m.-noon. Rokeby Museum on Route 7. A Family Friday activity. Make a soft vessel with a cup and a bit of yarn. $3. Information: 877-3406.

Three-Day Stampede Lawn Sale in Bristol. Friday, July 25. Bristol Recreation Field. Continues through July 27. Benefits cystic fibrosis research. Information: www.threedaystampede.org.

Carillon Concert at Middlebury College. Friday, July 25, 4 p.m. Mead Chapel. Linda Dzuris, Carillonneur, Clemson University, S.C. Presented as part of the 23rd annual Summer Carillon Series. Free.

One Man/Three Women Art Reception in Middlebury. Friday, July 25, 5-6:30 p.m. Ilsley Library. Oil portraits by Fred Lower, sculpture by Deb Smith, and paintings by Christine Kelley and Kathy Clarke. Refreshments.

Pig Roast and Jon Gailmor concert in Brandon. Friday, July 25, 5-7 p.m. Part of SOAR Summerfest. Information: www.soarsummerfest.com.

Have a Heart Food Shelf Distribution in Bristol. Friday, July 25, 6 p.m. St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Information: 453-3187 or 453-3189.

Amuri & Giustizia and Poeti & Eroi at Middlebury College. Friday July 25, 9 p.m. Twilight Hall, auditorium. Concert by Michela Musolino, vocalist, and Kato Hideki, guitar; sponsored by the Italian School. Free.

Harpist Heidi Soons in Salisbury. Friday, July 25, 7:30 p.m. Salisbury Congregational Church. Part of Salisbury Summer Performance Series. Free-will donation.

“My Life as a 10-Year-Old Boy” in Middlebury. Friday, July 25, 7:30 p.m. Town Hall Theater. Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson, talks about The Simpsons and show business. $15. Information: 382-9222.

 

Saturday, July 26

Addison County Flaming Mane 4-H Horse Show in New Haven. Saturday, July 26. Addison County Fair and Field Days grounds. Information: 759-2015.

Bike, walk or kayak and picnic at Kingsland Bay State Park. Saturday, July 26. Sponsored by Bread Loaf Section of the Green Mountain Club. Helmet, PFD required. park entry fee. Information: 878-4873.

Three-Day Stampede Lawn Sale in Bristol. Saturday, July 26. Bristol Recreation Field. See July 25 for details.

Otter Creek Paddle in Middlebury. Saturday, July 26, 9 a.m. Start at Pulp Mill Bridge. Led by Amy Sheldon, who will show river dynamics, wildlife and the new TAM map. Bring canoe or kayak, paddles life jackets and sunscreen. Kayaks for rent at Middlebury Mountaineer. Sponsored by Middlebury Area Land Trust. Information: 388-1007.

SOAR Summerfest: Workshops and films in Brandon. Saturday, July 26, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Workshops for all ages and interests, followed by student film festival and family feature film. Information: www.soarsummerfest.com.

Art on the Green in Middlebury. Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Middlebury Town Green. Frog Hollow’s third annual craft fair. Live music, demonstrations, play with clay, and try the wheel. All proceeds go the Frog Hollow education program.

Bake Sale in Salisbury. Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Kampersville Store. Sponsored by Otter Valley SAMS.

Ripton Fire and Rescue Dedication. Saturday,July 26, 10 a.m. Ripton Fire Station. Dedication of station to founder Theodore Conklin. Grills go on at 11: a.m.; dedication at 1 p.m. A chance to meet emergency personnel and members of Northport F.D., who gave first vehicles.

Official Grand Re-Opening Celebration of the Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. Saturday, July 26, 3 and 7 p.m. Exceptional moments from past performances, surprise guests, and Banjo Dan and the Midnite Plowboys. $25. Information and tickets, 382-9222 or www.townhalltheater.org.

Barbeque and The Don Goodman Sextet in Brandon. Saturday, July 26. Gallery-in-the-Field. Jazz. $25. Reservations required by July 22. Information: www.galleryinthefield.com.

Burlington Taiko Group in Middlebury. Saturday, July 26, 5:30 p.m. Plaza of Town Hall Theater. Free outdoor concert. Information, 382-9222 or www.townhalltheater.org.

Salad Supper in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, July 26, 5:30 p.m. on. Ferrisburgh Center Community United Methodist Church. Potato salad, macaroni salad, pasta salad, coleslaw, tossed salad, and many other, dessert, coffee, tea and milk. Adults, $7; under 12, $3.50.

Blinded by Rage Concert in Vergennes. Saturday, July 26, 6:30 p.m. Vergennes Opera House. Anvil Sword Promotions presents Vergennes Eruption. Beyond These Wall; Apathy Arising; aVicious Cycle. $8. Information: 877-6737.

“La Misma Luna” (Under the Same Moon) at Middlebury College. Saturday, July 26, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Dana Auditorium. The parallel stories of nine-year-old Carlitos, who stays in Mexico, and his mother, Rosario, who is working illegally in the U.S. Part of 2008 International Film Festival. In Spanish with English subtitles. Information: 443-5510.

“Ironweed” in Middlebury. Saturday, July 26, 7:45 p.m. Turningpoint Center in the Marble Works. Free movie; popcorn and soda, $1.

Contradance in Bristol. Saturday, July 26, 8 p.m. Holley Hall. Nancy Turner calling with music by The Able Brothers. Newcomers welcome. All dances taught. Wear soft-soled shoes. Sponsored by Otter Xcreek Contras. Information: 453-4613.

Music from China Concert at Middlebury College. Saturday, July 26, 8 p.m. Mahaney Center for the Arts. A variety of traditional and contemporary Chinese music. Information: 443-5510.

 

Sunday, July 27

 

Breakfast in Vergennes. Sunday, July 27, 7:30-10 a.m. Dorchester Lodge on School St. All-you-can-eat pancakes, French toast, bacon, sausage, home fries, scrambled eggs, juice and coffee.

Three-Day Stampede Lawn Sale in Bristol. Sunday, July 25. Bristol Recreation Field. See July 25 for details.

Tally-Ho 4-H Horse Show in New Haven. Sunday, July 25. Addison County Fair and Field Days grounds. Information: 759-2015.

SOAR Summerfest: Pancake breakfast and events in Brandon. Saturday, July 26, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Pancake breakfast followed by student performances, art displays and a picnic. Information: www.soarsummerfest.com.

Shard Villa Tours in Salisbury. Sunday, July 27, 2 and 3 p.m. Shard Villa on Shard Villa Rd. Guided tours of historic Shard Villa. $5. Information: 247-3786.

“Fancy Fiddlework: Leclair, Debussy, Franck” in Rochester. Sunday, July 27, 3:30 p.m. Rochester Federated Church. Pre-concert talk at 3:30 p.m.; concert at 4 p.m., with Gerald Elias, violin, and Cynthia Huard, piano. Informa5ion: 767-9234 or www.rcmsvt.org.

 

Monday, July 28

Vermont Adult Learning Orientation in Middlebury. Monday, July 28, 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.

City band concert in Vergennes. Monday, July 28, 7 p.m. City Park. Includes instrumentalists of all ages. Free.

 “The Impossible Presidency: A View from the Green Mountain State” in Middlebury. Monday, July 28, 7 p.m. The Lodge at Otter Creek. UVM professor Frank Bryan offers a non-partisan historical revue of great presidents. RSVP at 388-1220.

 

Tuesday, July 29

Eliot Fisk and his Grand Guitar in Middlebury. Tuesday, July 29, 7 p.m. Town Hall Theater. Sponsored by Vermont Mozart Festival. $29.50. Information and tickets: www.vtmozart.org.

 

Wednesday, July 30

Morning Day Camp for Children in Addison. July 30-Aug. 1, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Chimney Point State Historic Site. At this morning camp, children will have fun learning about the Native American, French, and early American life in the Chimney Point area. For ages 7 to 12. Space is limited. Pre-registration  is required. $75. Information: 802-759-2412 or  ChimneyPoint@HistoricVermont.org.

“Insect Adventures: Spiders and Mosquitos” in New Haven. Wednesday, July 30, 10 a.m.-noon. New Haven Community Library.

Addison County Emergency Planning Committee in New Haven. Wednesday, July 30, 5 p.m. Public Service Building (state police barracks). Volunteers who coordinate emergency planning throughout the region.

Point Counterpoint Chamber Players in Middlebury. Wednesday, July 30, 7:30 p.m. Town Hall Theater. Performing Haydn, Mozart and Brahms. $5. Information and tickets, 382-9222 or www.townhalltheater.org.

TANGO! in Ferrisburgh. Wednesday, July 30, 7:30 p.m. Kingsland Bay. Pablo Ziegler Trio for Nuevo Tango. Pablo Ziegler, piano; Hector del Curto, dondoneon; and Cladio Ragazzi, guitar. Sponsored by Vermont Mozart Festival.

Twelfth Night at Bread Loaf School of English. Wednesday, July 30, 8 p.m. Bread Loaf Theater. The Acting Ensemble will present Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Free, but reservations required. Information and tickets: 433-2771.

 

Thursday, July 31

Evening Social in Addison. Thursday, July 31. Chimney Point State Historic Site. Information: 759-2412 or www.historicvermont.org/sites.

Movies in the Park in Bristol. Thursday, July 24, dusk. Bristol Town Park. “Shall We Dance,” 1937, Astaire and Rogers engage in romantic antics aboard a luxury ocean liner while dancing their way through Gershwin tunes..

 

Friday, Aug. 1

Wishy Washy in Ferrisburgh. Friday, Aug. 1, 9 a.m.-noon. Rokeby Museum on Route 7. A Family Friday activity. Scrub socks, wring out towels, beat rugs, and brush coats. $3. Information: 877-3406.

25th Annual Champlain Valley Folk Festival in Ferrisburgh. Friday, Aug. 1, 4:30 p.m., Kingsland Bay State Park. Three days of events present music with Quebecois, Native American and European roots, as well as influences from the wider world. More information at www.cvfest.org. Tickets at www.flynntix.org, 802-863-5966, or at the gate. Continues Saturday and Sunday.

Hunter education course in Brandon. Friday, Aug. 1. 6-9 p.m. Neshobe Sportsman Club. Includes Bow hunter education. Registration, 6-6:30 p.m.; course instruction, 6:30-9 p.m. Home study for two weeks then continue on Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 16-17, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunch provided. Must attend all sessions. Information: 483-6705.

Maiden Vermont in Salisbury. Friday, Aug. 1. 7:30 p.m. Salisbury Congregational Church. Part of Salisbury Summer Performance Series. Free; free will donation.

 

 

LIVE MUSIC

The Sandra Wright Band in Middlebury. Friday, July 18, 9 p.m. Two Brothers Tavern.

North Star in Middlebury. Friday, July 18, 5 p.m. Two Brothers Tavern.

The Gordon Stone Band in Ferrisburgh. Friday, July 18, 8:30 p.m. Starry Night Café.

Goshen Ramblers in Brandon. Saturday, July 19, 7 p.m. Ball and Chain Café.

The Kelly Ravin Trio in Middlebury. Saturday, July 19, 9 p.m. Two Brothers Tavern.

Swing Noir in Brandon. Friday, July 25, 7 p.m. Ball and Chain Café.

The Pulse Prophets in Middlebury. Friday, July 25, 9 p.m. Two Brothers Tavern.

Deep Freyed Blues Band in Middlebury. Friday, July 25, 9 p.m. Two Brothers Tavern.

Paris Bathtub in Brandon. Saturday, July 26, 7 p.m. Ball and Chain Café.

Otherwise in Middlebury. Friday, Aug. 1, 9 p.m. Two Brothers Tavern.

 

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

Brandon Farmers’ Market, Fridays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Central park. Seasonal produce, plants and flowers; honey, Vermont maple syrup, baked goods, jams, jellies and local crafts.

Bristol Framers’ Market. Wednesdays, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Bristol Village Green. June 14 through Oct. 11. 802-453-7395 or weedfarm@gmavt.net.

Middlebury Farmers’ Market. Every Saturday and Wednesday, May 10 through October. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and Marble Works. Produce, crafts, cheese and more.

Online Farmers’ Market. www.addisoncounty.locallygrown.net. Year round farmers’ market. Order on line. Pick up 1st ad 3rd Thursdays monthly at American Flatbread in the Marble Works, Middlebury.

Orwell Village Farmers’ Market. Fridays, 3-6 p.m. Town Green. June 10 through Oct. 9. 802-948-2062.

Vergennes Farmers’ Market. Mondays, 3.-7 p.m. City Green, through Sept. 1. 802-877-2572.

 

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, 2-7 p.m., Wednesdays, closed/special events, Fridays, 5-10 p.m. 94 Main St. (Middlebury Town Office building), below rec. gym. Teen drop-in space. Hang out with friends, play pool, watch movies, and eat great food. 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.

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

Fine art exhibit at Bristol Dental Group on Exchange Street in Middlebury. Keith Hall, Frances Hall, Diane Van De Velde, Katherine Bird, Shirley Dry. Through Aug. 16.

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.

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 or 247-0050.

French Conversational class in Middlebury. Saturday, 10:15 a.m., June 14-July 26. Ilsley Library. Led by Connie VandenBerg. 388-4095.

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.

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.

Maiden Vermont Women’s Barbershop Chorus, under the direction of Lindi Bortney, is open to women of all ages. The group sings four-part a capella music from traditional barbershop to Doowop and Broadway. Open rehearsals on Thursday nights at Cornwall elementary school from 7-9 p.m. Looking for new members. Beginning June 19 will meet at Ripton Elementary. Info from Lindi at 388-1012 or www.maidenvermont.com.

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.

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.

Spanish Conversational class in Middlebury. Thursday, 11 a.m., June 19-Aug. 14. Ilsley Library. Led by Patty Penuel. 388-4095.

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

Vermont Ukulele Society. Second and fourth Mondays (July 14, 28, Aug. 11, 25), 7-9 p.m. Call 453-6411. Extra ukuleles for beginners.

 

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. 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, 6 p.m. Patricia Hannaford Career Center. Brain Injury Association of Vermont. 877-856-1772.

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

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

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.

HIV Testing in Middlebury. Open Door Clinic. 388-0137. Free and anonymous. Call for appointment.

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, friendship and 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 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, Wednesday, and Friday, 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.

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/recreation.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.

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

Yoga class in Monkton. Sundays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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 at 5 p.m. Reservations: Tracey Jerome at 1-800-642-5119 x615. 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. Tracey Jerome at 1-800-642-5119 x 615. 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 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and noon-4 p.m. on Sundays. 453-4032, info@artonmain.net or www.artonmain.net. July 18 – Aug. 15, “Naturally Inspired,” stained glass by Terry Zigmund and jewelry by Rebecca Zelis.

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. "Light Through the Trees," large-scale photography by Jerome Milks of Waltham.

Brandon Artists Guild. 7 Center St., Brandon. Gallery open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Folk art by Robin Kent and pottery by Barbara Efchak through Aug. 31.

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.

Chimney Point State Historic Site. Addison, Wednesday-Sunday, through Oct. 13. 759-2412. Second Saturdays, 2-4 p.m.: Hands-on activities explore the French colonial past. Sunday Afternoon Special, 2-4 p.m.: Ancient stone tools, how to throw an atlatl and play period games.

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. Saturday and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. and by appointment. 247-0125. Through July 6, “Persistence and Pattern: An Intimate Story of Cultures” by M. Satano.

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. May 29-Jan. 31, 2009: “Piecemakers: Vermont Country Quilts 1830-Present.”

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 Historical Society Museum. 88 Quaker St. Through October, every second and fourth Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Free.

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. Exhibit for June/July: “Reflections on Nature,” paintings by Nick Mayer. Display for June/July: “Bugs!Bugs!Bugs!” by Trish Hanson.

Middlebury College Johnson Memorial Building. 443-6433 or www.middlebury.edu/arts.

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. Through Aug. 10, “Tombs, Temples, Palaces, and Tea: The Social Roles of Ceramics in Asia.” Through Aug. 10, Christian A. Johnson Gallery, “Wafting on a Heavenly Breeze: Hand-Painted Kites from China.”

Mount Independence State Historic Site. Orwell. Wednesday-Sunday, through Oct. 13. 948-2000.

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.

Timothy Fisher Gallery. 727 Fisher Road, Cornwall. Open Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and by appointment. 462-2509. TimothyFishrGallery.com. Acrylic with fabric collage paintings; wood carved sculptures.

Town Hall Theater. Middlebury. Carolyn and Will Jackson Gallery. Tuesdays – Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. 388-1436. “Obstinate Paradise: Scenes from Vermont’s Hill Farms,” photographs by Richard W. Brown.

Vermont Folklife Center. Middlebury. Gallery and shop hours Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission by donation. 388-4964.

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.  July 7-Sept. 6, “When Trees Dream,” photographs by Kirsten Hoving.

 

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.  Tuesdays, July 15-Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-noon, Insect Investigations for ages 5 and up. Wednesday, July 16-Aug. 6, 1 p.m. Crafts in the afternoon for ages 10 and up: registration required.

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. Wednesdays, July, 2, 23, 30, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Insect craft, songs, stories and snack.

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.

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.

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.

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. Thursdays, July 10 – August 14, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Insect Craft activities and snack.

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.