Monday, Aug. 18

Readings at Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference. Monday, Aug. 18, 4:15 p.m. Little Theatre on the Bread Loaf campus in Hancock off Route 125. Readings by Linda Bierds and Stacey D’Erasmo. Information: 443-2700 or www.middlebury.edu/academics/blwc/ [1].

Pie and Ice Cream Social in Vergennes. Monday, Aug. 18, 6-8 p.m., City Park. Delicious homemade pies topped with vanilla ice cream will be served with a hot or cold beverage. The Vergennes City Band will provide entertainment. Proceeds will benefit the Champlain Valley Christian School. Information: call Kay at 759-2415.

Vergennes City Band concert. Monday, Aug. 18, 7 p.m. Vergennes City Park. Includes instrumentalists of all ages. Free.

La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini in Middlebury. Monday, Aug. 18, 8 p.m. Town Hall Theater. Through Aug. 24. Young professional singers under the direction of conductor Jeff Buettner, assistant professor of music at Middlebury College, and Opera Company of Middlebury artistic director Douglas Anderson. Sung in Italian with supertitles. Admission charged. Information: 802-382-9222 or www.ocmvermont.org [2].

Readings at Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference. Monday, Aug. 18, 8:15 p.m. Little Theatre on the Bread Loaf campus in Hancock off Route 125. Readings by Edward Hirsch and Antonya Nelson. Information: 443-2700 or www.middlebury.edu/academics/blwc/ [3].

 

Tuesday, Aug. 19

Lecture at Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference. Tuesday, Aug. 19, 9 a.m. Little Theatre on the Bread Loaf campus in Hancock off Route 125. Lecture by Robert Boswell, “On Omniscience.” Information: 443-2700 or www.middlebury.edu/academics/blwc/ [4].

Oilseed Crop Field Day in Shoreham. Tuesday, Aug. 19, 9 a.m. Van Hazinga Farm, Doolittle Road. Five Addison County farms involved in the cultivation and processing of soybean and sunflower oilseed crops will share their experiences. Free to farmers; $10 donation for others. Sponsored by ACORN Energy Co-op and others. Information and registration: netaka@vsjf.org [5] or 888-1328.

Readings at Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference. Tuesday, Aug. 19, 4:15 p.m. Little Theatre on the Bread Loaf campus in Hancock off Route 125. Readings by Andrew Altschul, Janice N. Harrington and Bich Minh Nguyen. Information: 443-2700 or www.middlebury.edu/academics/blwc/ [6].

Readings at Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference. Tuesday, Aug. 19, 8:15 p.m. Little Theatre on the Bread Loaf campus in Hancock off Route 125. Readings by Patricia Hampl and Randall Kena. Information: 443-2700 or www.middlebury.edu/academics/blwc/ [7].

 

Wednesday, Aug. 20

Lecture at Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference. Wednesday, Aug. 20, 9 a.m. Little Theatre on the Bread Loaf campus in Hancock off Route 125. Lecture by Carl Phillips, “On Restlessness.” Information: 443-2700 or www.middlebury.edu/academics/blwc/.

Goodbye Summer Read in Lincoln. Wednesday, Aug. 20, 1-4 p.m. Lincoln Library. Read silently for half an hour then make your own sundae to celebrate the end of “Catching the Reading Bug.” Bring sticker sheet for prize. All  ages. Call the library so there will be enough ice cream, 453-2665.

Readings at Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference. Wednesday, Aug. 20, 4:15 p.m. Little Theatre on the Bread Loaf campus in Hancock off Route 125. Readings by Connie Voisine and Helena María Viramontes. Information: 443-2700 or www.middlebury.edu/academics/blwc/.

Salad Supper in New Haven. Wednesday, Aug. 20, 6 p.m. New Haven Congregational Church. Assorted salads, cold meats, rolls, dessert, iced tea and coffee. Adults, $8; 6-12, $4; 5 and under, free. Reservations: 545-2422.

Bristol Band Concert. Wednesday, Aug. 20, 7-8:30 p.m. Bristol Green. Weather permitting. Through end of August.

Lincoln Republicans’ Caucus. Wednesday, Aug. 20, 7 p.m. Burnham Hall. To nominate Justices of the Peace.

La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini in Middlebury. Wednesday, Aug. 20, 8 p.m. Town Hall Theater. See Aug. 18 for details.

Readings at Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference. Wednesday, Aug. 20, 8:15 p.m. Little Theatre on the Bread Loaf campus in Hancock off Route 125. Readings by Lynn Freed and Garrett Hongo. Information: 443-2700 or www.middlebury.edu/academics/blwc/ [8].

 

Thursday, Aug. 21

Lecture at Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference. Thursday, Aug. 21, 9 a.m. Little Theatre on the Bread Loaf campus in Hancock off Route 125. Lecture by Margot Livesey, “Shakespeare for Writers.” Information: 443-2700 or www.middlebury.edu/academics/blwc/ [9].

Leland Kinsey in Middlebury. Thursday, Aug. 21, 4 p.m. Ilsley Public Library. The author of “The Immigrant’s Contract,” a book-length poem, will read from and discuss his book about French Canadians who settled in the Northeast Kingdom. Information: 388-4095 or www.ilsleypubliclibrary.org.

Readings at Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference. Thursday, Aug. 21, 4:15 p.m. Little Theatre on the Bread Loaf campus in Hancock off Route 125. Readings by Louise Glück and Charles Baxter. Information: 443-2700 or www.middlebury.edu/academics/blwc/ [10].

Bristol Historical Society meeting. Thursday, Aug. 21, 7 p.m. Howden Hall. Bob Tillson will speak on Civil War medicine. Refreshments, with business meeting following. Information: 453-3439.

Republican Caucus in Middlebury. Thursday, Aug. 21, 7 p.m. Middlebury Community House.

Movies in the Park in Bristol. Thursday, Aug. 21, dusk. Bristol Town Park. “Towering Inferno” 1974, starring: Steve McQueen. On the day of its grand opening, the world’s tallest building becomes victim to an electrical mishap and a subsequent huge fire on its upper floors.

Musical Program at Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference. Thursday, Aug. 21, 8:15 p.m. Little Theatre on the Bread Loaf campus in Hancock off Route 125. Musical program with Gary and Roland Clark. Information: 443-2700 or www.middlebury.edu/academics/blwc/ [11].

 

Friday, Aug. 22

Lecture at Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference. Friday, Aug. 22, 9 a.m. Little Theatre on the Bread Loaf campus in Hancock off Route 125. Lecture by James Longenbach, “Poetic Amplitude.” Information: 443-2700 or www.middlebury.edu/academics/blwc/.

Monarch Magic in Ferrisburgh. Friday, Aug. 22, 9 a.m.-noon. Rokeby Museum on Route 7. A Family Friday activity. Create a floaty and colorful butterfly wand, peruse the back field for caterpillars, examine a chrysalis close up, and more. $3. Information: 877-3406.

Readings at Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference. Friday, Aug. 22, 4:15 p.m. Little Theatre on the Bread Loaf campus in Hancock off Route 125. Readings by Will Allison, Sandra Rodriguez Barron and Ellen Litman. Information: 443-2700 or www.middlebury.edu/academics/blwc/.

Snake Mountain Bluegrass in Middlebury. Friday, Aug. 22, 5 p.m. A group of accomplished Middlebury musicians who live up to the impressive standards set by the forefathers of their genre. Free.

Have a Heart Food Shelf Distribution in Bristol. Friday, Aug. 22, 6 p.m. St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Information: 453-3187 or 453-3189.

Back-to-School Dance in Bristol. Friday, Aug. 22, 7-9 p.m. Holley Hall. For fifth and sixth grade students from Monkton, Starksboro, Bristol, New Haven and Lincoln area. $5. Snacks for sale, $1 and under. No outside food or drink.

Corn Roast in Monkton. Friday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m. Recreation field on Hollow Road. All ages welcme. Entertainment by The Bristol Band. Bring chairs and drinks. Free, but donations accepted. Information: 877-2888.

Street Dance in Vergennes. Friday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m. Vergennes City Park. Music by the Hitmen. Beginning of Vergennes Days.

La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini in Middlebury. Friday, Aug. 22, 8 p.m. Town Hall Theater. See Aug. 18 for details.

Readings at Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference. Friday, Aug. 22, 8:15 p.m. Little Theatre on the Bread Loaf campus in Hancock off Route 125. Readings by Ursula Hegi and Carl Phillips. Information: 443-2700 or www.middlebury.edu/academics/blwc/ [12].

 

Saturday, Aug. 23

Bake Sale in East Middlebury. Saturday, Aug. 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. East Middlebury United Methodist Church. Baked beans, doughnuts, quick breads, pies and cookes.

Lecture at Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference. Saturday, Aug. 23, 9 a.m. Little Theatre on the Bread Loaf campus in Hancock off Route 125. Lecture by Luis Alberto Urrea, “The Road Out of Tijuanais Paved with Ink.” Information: 443-2700 or www.middlebury.edu/academics/blwc/.

Ferns of Otter Creek Gorge Preserve in New Haven. Saturday, Aug. 23, 9 a.m. Meet at Belden Falls parking area in New Haven. Peter Hope leads an introduction to the identification and biology of ferns. Information: 388-1007.

Half Ironman Triathlon in Salisbury. Saturday, Aug. 23. Lake Dunmore. 1.2 mile swim swim, 56-mile bike ride, and 13.1-mile run. Pre-race meal, post-race meal, music, sponsor giveaways, vendor exhibits, and more. Information: www.vermontsun.com [13] or 388-6888.

Hike to Abbey Pond. Saturday, Aug. 23. Sponsored by Bread Loaf Section of the Green Mountain Club. Moderate to difficult, 3.8 miles, 1,260 elevation change. Information: 496-6677.

Energy Expo, Flea Market and Bake Sale in Vergennes. Saturday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Vergennes American Legion. Information about help for winter fuel crisis. Proceeds benefit Winter Crisis Fund.

Vergennes Day. Saturday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Start off with the pancake breakfast, horse drawn wagon rides, music in the bandstand and Vergennes Opera House, chicken barbecue, children's venue with rides, crafts, pony rides and petting zoo, antique vehicles, farmers market and more. Free shuttle to all venues. 10 am-4 pm. Information: 802-388-7951 or www.vergennesday.com [14].

O’hAnleigh in Middlebury. Saturday, Aug. 23, 1-3 p.m. Square outside Frog Hollow. Part of Frog Hollow’s Summer ’08 Concert Series. Free.

Readings at Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference. Saturday, Aug. 23, 4:15 p.m. Little Theatre on the Bread Loaf campus in Hancock off Route 125. Readings by Dan Albergotti, Margo Rabb, and Preeta Samarasan. Information: 443-2700 or www.middlebury.edu/academics/blwc/.

“Liar Liar” in Middlebury. Saturday, Aug. 23, 7:45 p.m. Turningpoint Center in the Marble Works. Free movie; popcorn and soda, $1.

Readings at Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference. Saturday, Aug. 23, 8:15 p.m. Little Theatre on the Bread Loaf campus in Hancock off Route 125. Readings by Michael Collier and Thomas Mallon. Information: 443-2700 or www.middlebury.edu/academics/blwc/ [15].

 

Sunday, Aug. 24

La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini in Middlebury. Sunday, Aug. 24, 2 p.m. Town Hall Theater. See Aug. 18 for details.

Lincoln Historical Society Open House. Sunday, Aug. 24, 2-4 p.m. Bring family histories. Refreshments.

Shard Villa Tours in Salisbury. Sunday, Aug. 24, 2 and 3 p.m. Shard Villa on Shard Villa Rd. Guided tours of the historic mansion. $5. Information: 247-3786.

Addison County Gospel Choir in Bristol. Sunday, Aug. 24, 7 p.m. First Baptist Church of Bristol. Directed by Suzanne Rood. Free. Refreshment follow performance.

 

Monday, Aug. 25

 

Tuesday, Aug. 26

Barbeque and Game Night in Middlebury. Tuesday, Aug. 26, 4-7 p.m. Birchard Park. Bring a dessert, salad or drink to share. Presented by Speak up! Addison County and the Community Associates Men’s Group. Information: 388-3381.

 

Wednesday, Aug. 27

Addison County Emergency Planning Committee in New Haven. Wednesday, Aug. 27, 5 p.m. Public Service Building (state police barracks). Volunteers who coordinate emergency planning throughout the region.

Bridport Seniors Night Meal. Wednesday, Aug. 27, 5 p.m. Bridport Grange Hall. Chicken and biscuits. Suggested donation, $5. Reservations: 1-800-642-5119 x615. Free transportation: 388-1946.

Bristol Band Concert. Wednesday, Aug. 27, 7-8:30 p.m. Bristol Green. Weather permitting. Through end of August.

Karen Kerin in Middlebury. Wednesday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m. Middlebury police station community room. Citizens for Constitutional Government presents the Republican candidate for Vermont attorney general. Informational meeting followed by a question and answer session. Information: 247-4588.

 

Thursday, Aug. 28

Red Cross Blood Drive in Brandon. Thursday, Aug. 28, noon-5:30 p.m. Brandon Fire Station. All presenting donors get mini subscription to Vermont Magazine and a coupon for a free carton of Friendly’s ice cream. Information: 1-800-843-3500 or www.newenglandblood.org [16].

Martial Arts Demonstration in Middlebury. Thursday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m. Middlebury Unitarian Universalist Church. TaeKwon Do demonstration: children 3-6, 4:30-5:30 p.m.; ages 7-adult, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Information: 877-1022.

Geoff Hansen and Chuck Wooster in Brandon. Thursday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m. Briggs Carriage Bookstore. The author and photographer of “Living with Pigs” discuss raising pigs organically. Information: 247-0050.

“Weatherization for Residential Buildings” in Middlebury. Thursday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m. ACRPC headquarters, 14 Seminary St. Fred Lugano will lead the program, sponsored by Addison County Regional Planning Commission. Information: 388-3141.

 

Friday, Aug. 29

 

 

LIVE MUSIC

Honeywell in Middlebury. Thursday, Aug. 21, 9 p.m. Two Brothers Tavern.

Hitmen in Vergennes. Friday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m. Vergennes City Park.

Roy Hurd in Brandon. Friday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m. Ball and Chain Café.

The Jesters in Middlebury. Friday, Aug. 22, 9 p.m. Two Brothers Tavern.

Vergennes City Band in Vergennes. Saturday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m. Vergennes City Park.

Snake Mountain Blue Grass in Vergennes. Saturday, Aug. 23, 11:30 a.m. Vergennes City Park.

Take two in Vergennes. Saturday, Aug. 23, 1 p.m. Vergennes City Park.

L C Jazz in Vergennes. Saturday, Aug. 23, 2:30 p.m. Vergennes City Park.

Sister Ann Perpetua, featuring Michael Chorney, in Brandon. Saturday, Aug. 23, 7 p.m. Ball and Chain Café.

Rick Redington and The Luv in Middlebury. Saturday, Aug. 23, 9 p.m. Two Brothers Tavern.

North Star in Middlebury. Friday, Aug. 29, 5 p.m. Two Brothers Tavern.

John Bryant in Brandon. Friday, Aug. 29, 7 p.m. Ball and Chain Café.

Possum Haw in Middlebury. Friday, Aug. 29, 7:30 p.m. Carol’s Hungry Mind Café.

The Starline Rhythm Boys in Middlebury. Friday, Aug. 29, 9 p.m.

 

 

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 [17].

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 [18]. 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 [19].

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.

Creative Conversations for Women About Faith in New Haven. New Haven Congregational Church. Tuesday, 4-5:30 p.m. or 7-8:30 p.m. May come to either time. Informal faith-sharing about spiritual journey.

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 [20].

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 [21] or 247-0050.

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 [22].

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 [23].

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 Ripton elementary school from 7-9 p.m. Info from Lindi at 388-1012 or www.maidenvermont.com [24].

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.

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

Vermont Ukulele Society. Second and fourth Mondays (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 [25]. 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 [26].

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

Co-Dependents Anonymous. Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Turningpoint in the Marble Works. A group of men and women whose common purpose is recovery from codependence and development o healthy relationsips.

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 [27] 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.

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 [28].

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 [29] or www.artonmain.net [30]. July 18 – Aug. 15, “Naturally Inspired,” stained glass by Terry Zigmund and jewelry by Rebecca Zelis.

Basin Harbor Club, Ferrisburgh. Aug. 22, 4-7 p.m., and Aug. 23-Sept. 1, noon-4 p.m. daily. “Reflections on Basin Harbor,” 23rd annual art show. 475-2311 or www.basinharbor.com [31].

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. In August, “Birds in Flight,” photography by Russ Hanson of Lincoln.

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.

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 [32]. 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. Display for August and September: York Hill Pottery by Liz Saslaw. Exhibit: Paintings by Cynthia Guild Kling.

Middlebury College Johnson Memorial Building. 443-6433 or www.middlebury.edu/arts [33].

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 [34].

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. 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.

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 [35].

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 [36].

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 [37].

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.