On Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 6 p.m., Clara Parkes, author and noted wool and yarn expert, will delve into all aspects of producing wool, such as sheep shearing, what goes on in a wool scouring plant, and visiting a Maine dye house. Visit www.rokeby.org for more info, link, and the full book discussion series.
Thursday, Jan. 16
“It Happened One Night” on screen in Middlebury. Thursday, Jan. 16, 1 p.m., Middlebury Marquis Theater, 65 Main St. Ilsley Public Library is partnering with Marquis Theater for the next film in the Middlebury Classic Film Club series. Join fellow community film lovers to see the films at the theater, followed by our usual short discussion of the film. The popcorn is on us Free and open to the public.
Cabin Fever Lecture: The Bobolink Project in Vergennes. Thursday, Jan. 16, 5:30 p.m., Bixby Memorial Library, 258 main St. Join Otter Creek Audubon at the Bixby Free Library in Vergennes for the first of three Cabin Fever Lectures. Mass Audubon Grassland Bird Biologist, Hyla Howe, will tell us about the work The Bobolink Project is doing to protect Bobolinks and other grassland birds in our region, and how you can support them. Free and open to the public.
Wildlife talk in Salisbury. Thursday, Jan. 16, 7 p.m., Salisbury Meeting House, 853 Maple St. As part of the Salisbury Conservation Commission’s Thursday Series, John Austin, Wildlife Division Director for Vermont Fish and Wildlife, will give a presentation titled “Wildlife Conservation Challenges and Opportunities.” With Fish & Wildlife for 30 years, Austin will discuss the many challenges and opportunities the agency is now facing. Free and open to the public. Presentations generally last about an hour and questions are encouraged.
Va-et-vient in New Haven. Thursday, Jan. 16, 7:30 p.m., New Haven Library, 78 North St. The 5 Town Winter Into Spring Musical Library Tour kicks off with a performance by Addison County’s Va-et-vient, a group that celebrates the many colors found in music from several French cultures. Admission is free with donations welcome.
Friday, Jan. 17
Dance Company of Middlebury presents “Willow’s Apothecary” in Middlebury. Friday, Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m., Dance Theater, Mahaney Arts Center, 72 Porter Field Rd. The Dance Company of Middlebury, directed by Associate Professor of Dance Laurel Jenkins with guest poet Arisa White, presents an original, evening-length dance theater work including electronic music by McLean Macionis and lighting design by Bert Crosby and Evelyn Rodriguez. Free. Open to the public.
Saturday, Jan. 18
Green Mountain Club ski or snowshoe in Goshen. Saturday, Jan. 18, Goshen Dam. Cross country ski or snowshoe to Goshen Dam from Goshen. About 4 miles round trip on easy grade. Contact Morris Earle at [email protected] or 802-734-0984 for information or to register. More at gmcbreadloaf.org.
Cocoa and Crafts in Starksboro. Saturday, Jan. 18, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Starksboro Library, Route 116. We’ll be making popsicle stick inspired winter art. Snowfolks, penguins and cocoa mugs.
Build your own jack jumper workshop in Lincoln. Saturday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m. to noon, Lincoln Library. In preparation for the upcoming Hill Country Holiday weekend. Tools and some skis will be available, but if you can bring what you might have on hand, it will be helpful. Items and tools to bring are downhill skis, a small piece of 2×6-, 2×8- or 2×10-inch lumber and a drill.
Green Burial informational meeting in Lincoln. Saturday, Jan. 18, 4 p.m., Lincoln Library, River Rd. A unique opportunity for learning, growth, and discussion around green burial in our state and in our community. Jim Hogle, president of the Vermont Forest Cemetery, will answer questions and support conversation around the wide range of topics that death and burial presents us, from the spiritual, to the logistics, to the science, to the legalities. Light refreshments provided.
King Pede card party in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, Jan. 18, 6:30 p.m., Ferrisburgh Town Hall, Route 7. A sandwich supper and then on to an evening of fun and games. King Pede is a game that involves “trick-taking” such as in Hearts and Spades or Pitch. This is a game of fun and skill so come prepared to use your strategic thinking.
Short Notice in Vergennes. Saturday, Jan. 18, 7-10 p.m., American Legion Post 14, Armory Ln. Live music, cash bar. Admission by donation. Open to the public.
Choral Chameleon Ensemble in Middlebury. Saturday, Jan. 18, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Arts Center, 72 Porter Field Rd. This incredibly dynamic ensemble is renowned for their innovative programming and fearless exploration of vocal artistry. Called “America’s Test Kitchen for choral music,” they boldly experiment and champion unexpected and new combinations of music. Tickets $25/20/10/5, available at go.middlebury.edu.
Sunday, Jan. 19
All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast in Addison. Sunday, Jan. 19, 7-11 a.m., Addison Fire Station, junction Routes 17 & 22A. Menu includes plain and blueberry pancakes, sausage, bacon, home fries, coffee, hot chocolate, and orange juice. $10/adults; $7/kids under 12. Benefit of the Addison Volunteer Fire Department. Funds will be used to purchase equipment. More info at 802-759-2237.
CPR & First Aid Course in Middlebury. Sunday, Jan. 19, 11-2 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Restart Medical Education is offering a free community American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR and First Aid course. This class will cover adult, child,= and infant CPR, instruction on use of an AED (automated external defibrillator), and adult and pediatric first aid scenarios. Hands-on training. For students who wish to obtain a course completion card, there will be a $5 fee to cover the American Heart Association fees. Class size is limited to 20 participants, registration required at www.ilsleypubliclibrary.org/cpr-first-aid-course.
Monday, Jan. 20,
Death Café of Addison County in Middlebury. Monday, Jan. 20, 9:30 a.m., Middlebury Regional EMS, 55 Collins Dr. Death Café is an international movement started in Europe. At a Death Café, people gather to eat cake, drink tea, and discuss death in a relaxed, open setting. A Death Café is a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objective or themes. It is a discussion group, rather than a grief support or counseling session. Learn more at www.DeathCafe.com. Seats are limited. Registration required at bit.ly/4056hOT.
Help Over Hate Solidarity Demonstration in Middlebury. Monday, Jan. 20, noon, upper Town Green. On this Inauguration Day, if you are concerned about Project 2025 and the threat to democracy, please stand with us opposite the Middlebury Inn and Credit Union. With this action, honor Martin Luther King Jr. by standing up for decency, hope and kindness. Organized by Middlebury Indivisible — Indivisible.org.
“How to permanently overcome depression” in Middlebury. Monday, Jan. 20, 5-6 p.m., Founders’ room, Middlebury Inn, Court Sq. Shoreham teen Addison Clark will speak about her own experience overcoming depression, detailing the steps she took in doing so. A Q&A will follow.
Tuesday, Jan. 21
American Red Cross blood donation in Vergennes. Tuesday, Jan. 21, noon-4:30 p.m., Cross Life Church, 1759 Route 7. Make an appointment to give lifesaving blood or platelets in the new year to help keep the blood supply strong this winter; visit RedCrossBlood.org.
Winter book discussion series: “Vanishing Fleece: Adventures in American Wool.” Tuesday, Jan. 21, 6 p.m., Zoom. Clara Parkes, author, a noted wool and yarn expert, delves into all aspects of producing wool, such as sheep shearing, what goes on in a wool scouring plant, and visiting a Maine dye house. Visit www.rokeby.org for more info, link, and the full book discussion series.
100+ Women Who Care Addison County virtual meeting. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m., ZOOM. See you online. It’s not too late to join — we always welcome new members. For more information go to 100WACVT.org.
Wednesday, Jan. 22
Estate Planning presentation in Shoreham. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 3:30 p.m., Shoreham Congregational Church. Deppman Law will give a presentation on estate planning. Everyone has an estate, consisting of everything you own: your car, home, other real estate, bank accounts, investments, life insurance, furniture, personal possessions.
“Teaching Rhetoric as Part of Political Science” in Middlebury. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 4:30 p.m., Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103. Join Professor of Political Science Daniel Fram for his Carol Rifelj Faculty Lecture Series presentation. Rhetoric is this activity of persuasion, and understanding what rhetoric is (and how it works) might be an important topic of political science — but is it? The question has been debated since the days of Socrates. Open to the public.
Special topics book club: How to Break Up with Your Phone in New Haven. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 5:30 p.m., New Haven Community Library, 78 North St. Discuss “How to Break Up with Your Phone: The 30-Day Plan to Take Back Your Life” by Catherine Price. Copies available for checkout at the library.
Choral Chameleon Ensemble in Middlebury. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Arts Center, 72 Porter Field Rd. Choral Chameleon deepens their campus connection with an exciting mixed-repertoire concert performed alongside Middlebury students, featuring a new work written just for Middlebury by founding Artistic Director Vince Peterson. Tickets $25/20/10/5; streaming tickets $15/5 available at go.middlebury.edu.
Thursday, Jan. 23
Inheriting the Bomb: Ukraine’s Nuclear Disarmament and Why It Matters in Middlebury. Friday, Jan. 23, 4:30 p.m., Robert A. Jones ‘59 House Conference Room, 148 Hillcrest Rd. Dr. Mariana Budjeryn of Harvard University’s Project on Managing the Atom will be in conversation with Professor Stephen Herzog of the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies at the Middlebury Institute in Monterey. The two will discuss why and how Ukraine gave up the world’s third-largest nuclear arsenal after the Cold War and if this was a mistake given Russia’s war on Ukraine. Open to the public.
“One Small Step: Skills to bridge the political divide” in Bristol. Thursday, Jan. 23, 5:30 p.m., Bristol Fire Department, West St. Join Vermont Public for a free event to learn how to bridge the political divide by guiding people through conversations that seek common ground, and elevate the humanity in one another. Pizza will be served. Free. Preregistration required at bit.ly/3W3NkLt.
Grieving and Weaving in New Haven. Thursday, Jan. 23, 6 p.m., New Haven Community Library, 78 North St. An opportunity to share about those that we have lost and the projects that help us remember them. Grief can be painful, confusing, humbling and lonely while the ritual of crafting (quilting, crocheting, paint by numbers, etc.) can be therapeutic and healing. Join for an evening of connection in a space with others who understand. Bring a project to work on and a snack, if you would like.
“It’s Africa” slideshow presentation in Lincoln. Thursday, Jan. 23, 6:30 p.m., Lincoln Library. Dale and Lucinda Cockrell recently spent 35 days on a self-guided photo safari in South Africa’s Kruger National Park. They saw and photographed lions, elephants, giraffes, crocodiles, more than 140 different bird species, bugs, butterflies, and much more. They’ll share some of their photographs along with the fascinating backstories. Seating will be limited so please sign up at the library; call 802-453-2665 or email [email protected] if you would like to attend.
“Vermont’s Winter Birds” presentation in Salisbury. Thursday, Jan. 23, 7 p.m., Salisbury Meeting House. Erin Talmage, executive director of the Birds of Vermont Museum in Huntington, will discuss the identification of our winter birds, their winter food items, winter shelter, and how to get involved with birds, birding and conservation. This presentation is part of the Salisbury Conservation Commission’s Thursday Series and is designed for beginning and intermediate birders or those who would like to become birders. Free and open to the public. Presentations generally last about an hour and questions are encouraged.
“Vermont Bees, Their Threats, and What We Can Do” virtual presentation. Thursday, Jan. 23, 7 p.m., ZOOM. Pollinator Pathway of Addison County hosts Samantha Alger of the Vermont Bee Lab at the University of Vermont. The diversity of Vermont’s bees, their importance, and their major threats with a focus on pesticides will be covered along with actions to help native bees. Join Zoom meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84434469313.
“Where Do We Go From Here” talk at Middlebury College. Thursday, Jan. 23, 7-8:30 p.m., Wilson Hall, McCullough Student Center, Old Chapel Rd. The college’s Conflict Transformation Collaborative will bring together the community after Inauguration Day to connect, identify priorities, and envision next steps. Opening remarks from political science professor Bert Johnson and visiting faculty Sujatha Baliga. Refreshments will be provided. Questions? Email [email protected].
Friday, Jan. 24
Green Mountain Club hike or snowshoe in Ripton. Friday, Jan. 24, Tower Trails. Easy 2 to 4 miles along Robert Frost Trail and dependent on conditions may extend to 4 miles with some climbing on the Tower Trails. Contact Ellen Cronan at 908-595-2926 for more information. More at gmcbreadloaf.org.
Saturday, Jan. 25
Crafters market and live music in Middlebury. Saturday, Jan. 25, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., VFW, 530 Exchange St. Middlebury Farmers Markets hosts local crafters and small business owners to showcase and sell their goods and services in a community setting. Live music by Matt Dickerson. Raffles to support our local musicians.
“Guys & Dolls: A Musical Fable of Broadway” in Middlebury. Saturday, Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Enjoy an imaginative and fresh take on one of the greatest and most enduring musicals of all time. Set in bustling 1950s New York, this joyful and comedic romance follows down-on-their-luck gamblers, night-club performers and a pious missionary in a story that celebrates the ways love transforms and connects the most unlikely of people. Tickets General public $25; Middlebury faculty & staff $20; Middlebury College students $8, available at townhalltheater.org.
Sunday, Jan. 26
“Guys & Dolls: A Musical Fable of Broadway” in Middlebury. Sunday, Jan. 26, 2 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. See Jan. 25 listing.
Monday, Jan. 27
Authors Jackson Ellis and Julia Alter in Starksboro. Monday, Jan. 27, 6:30 p.m., Starksboro Library, Route 116. Ellis will read from his book “Black Days”; poet Julia Alter will read from her book “Some Dark Familiar.” Folk from all towns are welcome.
“The World Bank and IMF at 80” conversation in Middlebury. Monday, Jan. 27, 7 p.m., Dana Auditorium. On the 80th anniversary of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF), get a critical perspective on mandates and what lies ahead. Insights and observations will be shared by Mark Malloch-Brown, former deputy secretary-general of the United Nations, and Maria Ortiz Perez, managing director of the Aspen Institute. The conversation will be moderated by two Middlebury students. Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, Jan. 28
“brother, brother” in Middlebury. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 5 p.m., Dance Theatre, Mahaney Arts Center , 72 Porter Field Rd. Come check out “brother, brother,” an informal work-in-progress where Miguel Alejandro Castillo Le Maitre dives into the messy, beautiful dynamics of brotherhood. Blending movement and monologue, Miguel pulls from a mix of choreographic and theatrical practices to explore what it means to connect, clash and come together. Open to the public.
“Seeking Freedom: The Underground Railroad and the Legacy of an Abolitionist Family” virtual presentation. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m., ZOOM. Join former Rokeby Executive Director Lindsay Varner for this conversation about the Ferrisburgh museum’s main exhibit. More info and link at Rokeby.org.
Grand Championship: Spencer Prize in Oratory in Middlebury. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Arts Center, 72 Porter Field Rd. In honor of the late Professor Emeritus and former trustee John Spencer, Oratory Now is pleased to present the eighth annual speech competition for first-year students. Qualifying rounds culminate in this Grand Championship event. Details are at go/spencer. Free and open to the public.
Wednesday, Jan. 29
“From Earth to Earth: The Lost Art of Dying in America,” documentary screening in Vergennes. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 5-6:30 p.m., Community Room, Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. This documentary takes the viewer deep into the woods of Vermont and the meadows of central New York, where deathwork pioneers are inspiring a new way of thinking about life, death and our enduring connection to nature. The film explores the systematic problems of the death industry and provides insight into alternative paths for returning our bodies to the embrace of the Earth. Also available on Zoom at us06web.zoom.us/j/84538259043.
Silent Book Club in New Haven. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 5:30 p.m., New Haven Community Library, 78 North St. Busy running around? No time to sit and read? Come to the Silent Book Club. From 5:30-6 p.m. we will visit, enjoy a snack, and talk about books. Then we will settle in to read from 6-6:45 p.m. Come at any time.
“Guys & Dolls: A Musical Fable of Broadway” in Middlebury. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. See Jan. 25 listing.
Thursday, Jan. 30
“Guys & Dolls: A Musical Fable of Broadway” in Middlebury. Thursday, Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Enjoy an imaginative and fresh take on one of the greatest and most enduring musicals of all time. Set in bustling 1950s New York, this joyful and comedic romance follows down-on-their-luck gamblers, night-club performers and a pious missionary in a story that celebrates the ways love transforms and connects the most unlikely of people. Tickets General public $25; Middlebury Faculty & Staff $20; Middlebury College students $8, available at townhalltheater.org.
“Aristotle’s King” on stage in Rochester. Thursday, Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m., Bald Mountain Theater, Spice Studio, 482 South Main St. Get a first glimpse of this crackling new drama by Dana Yeaton and Colston Merrell, in which the teacher is Aristotle and the student is none other than Prince Alexander, the not-yet Great — a bold reimagining of history’s most volatile and mysterious student-teacher relationship stars NYC-based actor Madison Middleton as Alexander, and Bald Mountain Theater’s artistic director Ethan Bowen as Aristotle. Tickets $20 in advance and at the door, available at baldmountaintickets.ludus.com. More info at BaldMountainTheater.org.
Friday, Jan. 31
Tacos for Burnham dinner service in Lincoln. Friday, Jan. 31, 5-6:30 p.m., Burnham Hall. Stop by during the first evening of Hill Country Holiday. Choices of filling include chicken, ground beef, carnitas and veggies. There will also be all kinds of salsa. There is no suggested donation. Please give generously and pay what you can afford. All proceeds benefit Burnham Hall.
“Aristotle’s King” on stage in Rochester. Friday, Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m., Bald Mountain Theater, Spice Studio, 482 South Main St. See Jan. 30 listing.
Saturday Feb. 1
Spaghetti dinner in Lincoln. Saturday, Feb. 1, 5-6:30 p.m., Burnham Hall. The Lincoln Cooperative Preschool’s annual spaghetti dinner will be part of the Hill Country Holiday festivities. Tickets cost $12 for adults and $6 for children and seniors. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and the return of the Best Meatball Contest. Come find out who has the best meatballs in Lincoln. Email [email protected] if you would like to participate.
“Aristotle’s King” on stage in Rochester. Saturday Feb. 1, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Bald Mountain Theater, Spice Studio, 482 South Main St. See Jan. 30 listing.
Sunday, Feb. 2
Green Mountain Club Groundhog Day hike or snowshoe in Bristol. Sunday, Feb. 2, Bristol Cliffs Wilderness. Vermont’s smallest wilderness area has no established trails and provides habitat for deer, bear and a variety of birds. This will be a moderate to challenging outing of 3-6 miles depending on conditions. Wear appropriate clothing for winter conditions and bring water and food. Limited to 8 participants. Contact Beth Eliason ([email protected]) for more information. More at gmcbreadloaf.org.
Vermont Schoolhouse Project presentation in Addison. Sunday, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m. Addison Fire Department, 44 Route 17W. The Addison Town Historical Society will feature Charlie Farrell, founder of the Vermont Schoolhouse Project. Light refreshments will be provided and a short business meeting will follow (if time and daylight permit). Folks are encouraged to bring related photos and artifacts. Blizzard date of Sunday, Feb. 9., at 2 p.m.
Choral Evensong in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 2, 4 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3 Main St. The Choir of St. Stephen’s presents music by William Byrd (1539-1623), William Smith (1603-1645) and Johannes Eccard (1553-1611) at Choral Evensong. Byrd, along with Thomas Tallis, was granted a monopoly by Elizabeth I in 1575 for the printing of polyphonic music.
Green Mountain Club: Bread Loaf Section 50th Annual Meeting in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 2, 6:30 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society meeting room, 2 Duane Ct. Doors open at 6 p.m. Business meeting at 6:30 p.m. with Section reports, a vote on a minor revision to the Bread Loaf Section by-laws, and an in-person report from a representative of the Green Mountain Club. Special guest speaker Will Amidon, professor of Earth and Climate Science at Middlebury College, will present “Making the Green Mountain State.” Light refreshments. This event is free and open to the public. More at gmcbreadloaf.org.
Monday, Feb. 3
“Gather” book club discussion in Starksboro. Monday, Feb. 3, 5 p.m., Starksboro Public Library. Monthly book club will be discussing Kenneth M. Cadow’s book, “Gather.” The book touches on the themes of rural life, resilience, class differences, addiction and recovery, housing and food insecurity, a deep relationship to the land, and the power of community. Folks from all towns are welcome.
Thursday, Feb. 6
“The Man Who Came to Dinner” on screen in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 6, 1 p.m., Middlebury Marquis, 65 Main St. The latest Middlebury Classic Film Club offering stars Monty Woolley, Bette Davis, Ann Sheridan, Jimmy Durante and Richard Travis. Join fellow community film lovers to see the films at the theater, followed by the usual short discussion of the film. As always, the popcorn is on us.
Friday, Feb. 7
Middlebury Acting Company General Auditions in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 7, 5-8 p.m., Town Hall Theater Center for Learning and Engagement, 68 S. Pleasant St. MACo is holding auditions for its 25th season, including for Tiny Tim, for our 2025 production of “A Christmas Carol,” as well as roles for MACo shows and staged readings, including “Parents on Board.” Get more on shows and roles at www.middleburyactors.org, then email Melissa at [email protected] to schedule your 15-minute audition appointment.
Middlebury Community Music Center Faculty Benefit Recital in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 7, 6:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. A special event to celebrate MCMC’s 10th year.
Saturday, Feb. 8
Green Mountain Club hike or snowshoe in Shelburne. Saturday, Feb. 8, Shelburne Farms. Hike the Farm Trail from the Welcome Center. Moderately difficult; 6.75 miles with 350-foot elevation gain. Bring a snack or lunch, water, and dress to the weather in thermal layers. Windbreaker, ankle gaiters and hiking poles are recommended. Be prepared for ice and snow with boot traction, aka microspikes. For details including meeting time and possible carpooling from the Middlebury area, contact leader Ruth Penfield at 802-458-1116 or [email protected]. More at gmcbreadloaf.org.
Middlebury Acting Company General Auditions in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 8, noon-3 p.m., Town Hall Theater Mainstage, 68 S. Pleasant St. See Feb. 7 listing.
Bingo in Vergennes. Saturday, Feb. 8, 5 p.m., St Peter’s Parish Hall, 85 S. Maple St. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games start at 6 p.m. A family friendly event. All cash prizes, 50/50 raffle. Refreshments sold. Sponsored by the St. Peter’s Historic Preservation Committee to benefit the ongoing restoration efforts for the bell tower and the church.
LC Jazz “Winter Thaw” in Vergennes. Saturday, Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m., Vergennes Opera House, 120 Main St. Shake off those winter blues and grab your dancing shoes. This fun show features all your favorite jazz standards with soloists Corinna Ellis and Tony Panella backed by the incredible band of local talented brass and rhythm musicians. Free. Donations toward the LC Jazz Scholarship Fund gratefully accepted. Doors and cash bar open at 6:30 p.m. The band will begin playing at 7:30. General seating with an open dance floor.
Eli West in Lincoln. Saturday, Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m., Burnham Hall, 52 E. River Rd. Burnham Presents. Doors open at 7 p.m. Homemade refreshments available. Tickets $20-$25 sliding scale. More info at burnhampresents.org.
Sunday, Feb. 9
Breakfast buffet in Vergennes. Sunday, Feb. 9, 8-10 a.m., St. Peter’s Parish Hall. Omelets to order, scrambled eggs, French toast, bacon, sausage, fruit, plain and blueberry pancakes, maple syrup, sausage gravy on biscuits, corn bread, home fries, mini muffins, juice, milk, and coffee. $13 adults. $8 children 8 to 12 years. No cap/cost on family. Sponsor: Vergennes Council Knights of Columbus.
“The Thin Blue Line” on screen in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 9, 3 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. MNFF Selects series focuses this year on neo-noir films. Errol Morris’s documentary “The Thin Bue Line” explores the death of Dallas police officer Robert Wood after pulling over a car driven by teenager David Harris and his passenger Randall Dale Adams. Tickets $17/film, $60 series pass. More info at townhalltheater.org.
Monday, Feb. 10
Virtual presentation by documentary-maker Julie Anderson. Monday, Feb. 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m., ZOOM. Rokeby hosts Julie Anderson, multi-Emmy- and Peabody-award winner and Academy-Award-nominated film executive for non-fiction documentaries. Anderson will talk about her personal experiences in researching, creating, and producing her work.
Tuesday, Feb. 11
Green Mountain Club hike or snowshoe in Hancock. Tuesday, Feb. 11, the Snowbowl. A moderate 3-mile snowshoe with some elevation gain in and about the alpine ski trails. Contact Ellen Cronan at 908-595-2926 for more information. More at gmcbreadloaf.org.
Wednesday, Feb. 12
“My Architect” on screen in Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 11 a.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. THT’s Great Art Wednesday series continues with “My Architect: A Son’s Quest Unveils Kahn’s Genius and Ghosts,” which takes us on a heartbreaking yet humorous journey as Nathaniel attempts to reconnect with his deceased father. Tickets $15, available at townhalltheater.org.
Thursday, Feb. 13
No Man’s Land Film Festival in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m., Dana Auditorium, 356 College St. As the premier all-women and genderqueer adventure film festival, No Man’s Land Film Festival has celebrated the full scope of athletes and adventurers by un-defining femininity in adventure, sport, conservation, and film since 2015. Admission is free. This event is hosted by Middlebury Outdoor Programs and will open its doors at 6:30 p.m. The event will kick off with raffles benefiting Middlebury Outdoor Programs, followed by a 7 p.m. showtime.
August Wilson’s “Two Trains Running” in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m., Wright Theatre, Chateau Rd. Middlebury College’s The Acting Company presents the story of Memphis Lee, a diner owner in Pittsburgh in 1969 who must decide if he should allow the government to take over his building, or sell the property to a ruthless businessman. From the acclaimed writer of “The Piano Lesson,” “Fences,” and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” Tickets: $25/20/10/5 available at go.middlebury.edu.
Friday, Feb. 14
La Dolce Vita: Love Songs & Sweet Treats in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 14, 5:30 p.m. Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Celebrate love and music this Valentine’s Day with Opera Company of Middlebury in this benefit performance. Two real-life couples present a concert of love songs in the brand new Doug & Debby Anderson Performance Studio, followed by a wine and chocolate reception in the lounge. With a silent jewelry auction from Jewels with a Purpose and sweet treats from local chocolatiers and bakeries. An Opera Company of Middlebury Benefit. Standard seating $60; generous-premium seating $100, available at townhalltheater.org.
Big Love with Dwight + Nicole in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 14, 8 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Genre-defying Dwight Ritcher and Nicole Nelson’s musical roots connect to blues, R&B, and soul with a little roots rock, alternative, and Americana sprinkled in. Ritcher and Nelson will be joined by Ezra Oklan on drums, and Leon Campos on keys, as well as horns and back-up singers. Table Seat $35/adult $25/student $15, available at townhalltheater.org.
Saturday, Feb. 15
Middlebury Community Music Center Student Performance Salon in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 15, EastView at Middlebury, 100 EastView Ter. An MCMC 10th-Anniversary event. Visit mcmcvt.org for details
Tuesday, Feb. 18
“The Life of Frederick Douglass” virtual book discussion. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 6-7 p.m., ZOOM. The Rokeby Winter book discussion series continues with this graphic novel by David Walker, Damon Smyth and Marissa Louise. Registration and ZOOM link at www.ropkeby.org.
Saturday, March 8
Bingo in Vergennes. Saturday, March 8, 5 p.m., St Peter’s Parish Hall, 85 S. Maple St. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games start at 6 p.m. A family friendly event. All cash prizes, 50/50 raffle. Refreshments sold. Sponsored by the St. Peter’s Historic Preservation Committee to benefit the ongoing restoration efforts for the bell tower and the church.
Tuesday, March 4
Town Meeting Day in Vermont. The 250-year tradition continues.
Sunday, March 9,
Breakfast buffet in Vergennes. Sunday, March 9, 8-10 a.m., St. Peters Parish Hall. Omelets to order, scrambled eggs, French toast, bacon, sausage, fruit, plain and blueberry pancakes, maple syrup, sausage gravy on biscuits, corn bread, home fries, mini muffins, juice, milk, and coffee. $13 adults. $8 children 8 to 12 years. No cap/cost on families. Sponsor: Vergennes Council Knights of Columbus.
Tuesday, March 18
“Sleeping with the Ancestors” virtual book discussion. Tuesday, March 18, 6-7 p.m., ZOOM. Rokeby’s winter book discussion series continues with historic preservationist Joseph McGill Jr.’s account of the Slave Dwelling Project, in which he spends the night in former slave dwellings. The book focuses on all of the key sites McGill has visited in his ongoing project and digs deeper into the actual history of each location, using McGill’s own experience and conversations with the community to enhance those original stories. Visit www.ropkeby.org for more info, link, and the full book discussion series.
Sunday, April 13
Breakfast buffet in Vergennes. Sunday, April 13, 8-10 a.m., St. Peter’s Parish Hall. Omelets to order, scrambled eggs, French toast, bacon, sausage, fruit, plain and blueberry pancakes, maple syrup, sausage gravy on biscuits, corn bread, home fries, mini muffins, juice, milk, and coffee. $13 adults. $8 children 8 to 12 years. No cap/cost on families. Sponsor: Vergennes Council Knights of Columbus.
Saturday, April 26
Bingo in Vergennes. Saturday, April 26, 5 p.m., St Peter’s Parish Hall, 85 S. Maple St. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games start at 6 p.m. A family friendly event. All cash prizes, 50/50 raffle. Refreshments sold. Sponsored by the St. Peter’s Historic Preservation Committee to benefit the ongoing restoration efforts for the bell tower and the church.
Saturday, May 10
Bingo in Vergennes. Saturday, May 10, 5 p.m., St Peter’s Parish Hall, 85 S. Maple St. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games start at 6 p.m. A family friendly event. All cash prizes, 50/50 raffle. Refreshments sold. Sponsored by the St. Peter’s Historic Preservation Committee to benefit the ongoing restoration efforts for the bell tower and the church.
Sunday, May 11
Breakfast buffet in Vergennes. Sunday, May 11, 8-10 a.m., St. Peter’s Parish Hall. Omelets to order, scrambled eggs, French toast, bacon, sausage, fruit, plain and blueberry pancakes, maple syrup, sausage gravy on biscuits, corn bread, home fries, mini muffins, juice, milk, and coffee. $13 adults. $8 children 8 to 12 years. No cap/cost on family cost. Sponsor: Vergennes Council Knights of Columbus.
Saturday, June 14
Bingo in Vergennes. Saturday, June 14, 5 p.m., St Peter’s Parish Hall, 85 S. Maple St. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games start at 6 p.m. A family friendly event. All cash prizes, 50/50 raffle. Refreshments sold. Sponsored by the St. Peter’s Historic Preservation Committee to benefit the ongoing restoration efforts for the bell tower and the church.
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.
Midday Mindfulness in Middlebury. Gather, 48 Merchants Row, noon-12:30 p.m., Wednesday-Friday. Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community hosts this half-hour of mindfulness. No experience necessary Midday Mindfulness, Wednesday-, Thursday, Friday, noon-12:30 p.m.
Monthly Zen Community Potluck. Connect with others in the community. Last Wednesday of every month at 5:30 pm at Gather, 48 Merchants Row. Free. Bring a dish. Hosted by Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community.
Simple Silent Meditation. Weekdays, Monday-Friday, 7:00-7:40 am, at Otter Creek Yoga. Hosted by Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community at Otter Creek Yoga, Marbleworks. Open to all, regardless of experience. Free.
Tai Chi classes in Middlebury.
- Tai Chi classes on Mondays, Jan. 13 – April 14: 10-11 a.m. Ongoing Tai Chi practice classes, Mondays 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Contact Wendy at [email protected].
- Tai Chi classes on Thursdays, Jan. 16 – April 17: 10 to 11 a.m. Ongoing Tai Chi practice classes, Thursdays 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Contact Lindsay Hart at [email protected].
Tai Chi Classes in Vergennes at Bixby Library.
CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS:
- Tai Chi for Fall Prevention: Sun Style (Short Form): Every Tuesday & Thursday 11:10 AM-12 PM in the Otter Creek Room. With regular practice, Tai Chi improves balance by strengthening muscles and coordination; simultaneously, it strengthens the mind, enhancing calmness and confidence in not falling. Thus, both physically and mentally, Tai Chi is a highly effective exercise for fall prevention. This program is not just for folks with balance challenges. It can help improve flexibility and strength. The simplified movements of this short form are easy and satisfying to learn, adaptable for all ages and abilities, and are an excellent introduction to basic tai chi principles. Contact Lee Francis ([email protected]) to for more information.
- Tai Chi Yang 24 Short Form: Every Tuesday 11 AM-12 PM in Bixby Hall: The Yang 24 Form is the most popular tai chi form around the world right now. It is also known as the simplified form as it is 24 unique moves that were derived from the Yang 108 Long Form. Suitable for all levels of tai chi practitioners, beginner and experienced. Contact Beverly Blakeney ([email protected]) for more information.
- Tai Chi Sun 73 Long Form: Every Wednesday 11 AM- 12PM in Bixby Hall: Sun Style Tai Chi can be very suitable for all levels of tai chi practitioners, and especially beneficial for seniors and beginners. Experience with Sun Short Form for Fall Prevention is required. Contact Beverly ([email protected]) for more information.
ONGOING CLASSES:
- Tai Chi: Short Form Sun Style Practice: Every Tuesday 10-11AM (no class October 1) in the Otter Creek Room: This class is for anyone who has completed the formally called TCA, Levels 1,2,3 class. We will practice the form in whole. We will also review any questions about the moves. Contact Dan Bagley ([email protected]) for more information.
- Tai Chi: Short Form Sun Style Practice Part 2: Every Thursday 10-11AM (no class October 3) in the Otter Creek Room: This class is for those who have completed the first part of the form formally called TCA or want to learn and review it again. We will start with the movement “Tie the Coat” and proceed to the end of the form. Contact Dan Bagley ([email protected]) for more information.
- Tai Chi Yang 24 Short Form Practice: Every Tuesday 10:00-10:50 AM starting September 10 in Bixby Hall: This is a practice class for those folks who are familiar with the Yang 24 form and would like to practice and deepen their skills. For more information, contact Beverly Blakeney ([email protected])
- Tai Chi Sun 73 Long Form Practice: Every Wednesday 10-10:50 AM in Bixby Hall: This is a practice class for those folks who are familiar with the Sun 73 form and would like to practice and deepen their skills. For more information, contact Beverly Blakeney ([email protected]).
For more information about all the programs, visit bixbylibrary.org/events.
Walk and Talk. Mindful walking and conversation around Middlebury. Saturdays at 9:00 am, starting at Gather, 48 Merchants Row. Hosted by Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community. All are welcome. Free.
Wednesday Night Guided Meditation. Join us for secular mindfulness and conversation. Wednesdays at 5:30 pm at Gather, 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury. Hosted by Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community. All welcome. Free.
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
Burlington Writers – Middlebury Chapter. Second and fourth Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Meeting Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Writers of all genres and skill levels are welcome to join us for this regular meeting of BWW. Each time we discuss the writing of two member writers who have arranged to submit work in advance. We use the MFA style of offering feedback, focusing on the work at hand to help cultivate, inspire and strengthen our individual craft. We look forward to having you join us! For more info contact Andrea Chesman at [email protected] or Masha Harris at [email protected].
Fiber Arts Circle in Bristol. Second Saturdays, noon-2 p.m., Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St.
Fiber Arts Circle in Starksboro. Mondays, 1-3 p.m., Starksboro Public Library, Route 116.
Middlebury Community Music School student salons in Middlebury. Second Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, on the green.
Makerspace in Middlebury. Makers of all abilities design, create, and build in our Woodworking and Sewing Labs. Learn new skills with the help of mentors and access hand tools, equipment, and machines. 802-382-1012.
Otter Creek Poets in Middlebury. Ilsley Public Library, Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. For over 20 years a group of poets has met weekly in the library to discuss our work together. The workshop’s emphasis is to help each other improve the effectiveness of their new and revised work. Sharing your writing is rewarding, but isn’t always easy. The Otter Creek Poets know how to be supportive of both the poet and the poem. Writers and aspiring writers of all ages and levels of experience are welcome, as are poems in all forms and styles.
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. Mondays and Thursdays 10:30 a.m. Lawrence Memorial Library, 40 North St., 802-453-2366. Infants, toddlers and preschool age friends are invited to join Alison for song, stories, movement, and crafts in the children’s room at the library!
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. Mondays, 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.
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 Middlebury. VFW, 530 Exchange St. Mondays. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., Quickies at 6 p.m., regular bingo 7 p.m., $1,000 jackpot. Kitchen open from 5-6:30 p.m. Open to the public. Proceeds benefit veterans programs.
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., Jan. 21, 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.
Cribbage in Bristol. Second and final Mondays, 7 p.m., Libanus Lodge, 2 Elm St.
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.
Intermediate Bridge class in Middlebury. Mondays, 3-5 p.m., Oct. 7-Nov. 18, St. Stephen’s Church in the upstairs room (elevator available). Free and open to bridge players at all levels, beginning to advanced. Classes will be independent so missing a class is OK. Contact Cynthia Watters at [email protected] to register. Drop-in bridge play will continue to meet on Tuesdays 3-5 p.m. in the St. Stephen’s parish hall.
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].
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.
Weekly Honk and Wave for ceasefire in Palestine in Middlebury. Thursdays. 4 p.m., Middlebury Inn Green, across from Vermont Federal Credit Union.
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. Wednesdays, 4-8 p.m., and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon, 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.-12:30 p.m., VFW, 530 Exchange St,
Farmers Haven market in Orwell. Sundays, noon-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
MUSEUMS, GALLERIES & EXHIBITS
Art On Main. 25 Main St., Bristol, 802-453-4032, [email protected].
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: Josephine A. Meneely Paperweight Collection, through 2024; Stone tools collection, through 2024; Making Music in Vermont, through 2024.
Brandon Artists Guild. 7 Center St., Brandon, 802-247-4956. brandonsrtistsguild.org. Hours Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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].
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. On exhibit: “Stood Forever” A Solo Exhibition Featuring Ted Walsh, Dec. 6- Jan. 12.
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.
Exhibition Gallery at Johnson Memorial Building. 78 Chateau Rd. Middlebury. M-F 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun 1-7 p.m.
Henry Sheldon Museum. One Park St., Middlebury. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 802-388-2117, henrysheldonmuseum.org. On exhibit: “Patent Pending: Ingenuity and Innovation in Vermont and Model Boats;” “The Craftsmanship of Jerry DeGraff’;” “From Homespun to Couture: Fashion in Historic Middlebury:” All open May 11; “Imagining the Future: A Kids Makerspace”; “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: “Paintings by Keith Wagner,” opens Jan. 17.
- Grant Fine Art, 37 Green St., Vergennes, kgrantfineart on Instagram (website under construction) or contact Kristen at [email protected]. Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., through August, Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. starting in September. Highlighting Vermont-based artists, KGFA will exhibit a variety of original contemporary art including painting, drawing, photography, and sculpture. On exhibit: “Process & Presence,” new works by Jasmine Parsia and Viscaya Wagner, Dec. 7 – Jan. 31.
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 St., 802-453-2980, [email protected], www.lincolnvthistory.org. Second and fourth Sundays, noon-4 p.m., June 9-mid Oct.
Middlebury College Museum of Art. 72 Porter Field Road, Middlebury. museum.middlebury.edu/exhibitions, 802-443-5007 to make reservations. On exhibit: “Rania Matar: SHE”; Feb. 14-April 20.
PhotoPlace Gallery. Park Street, Middlebury. [email protected], 802-388-4500. On exhibit: “Portals: Windows, Mirrors and Doors,” Jan. 3-24.
Rokeby Museum. 4334 Route 7, Ferrisburgh, 802-877-3406. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., May 24-Oct. 13.
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]. On Exhibit: “Frost and Fable,” Nov. 15-Jan. 25.
The Corner School Resource Center. 75 Old Post Office Rd., Granville.
LIBRARIES
Bixby Memorial Free 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.
Brandon Free Public Library. 4 Franklin St., 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 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 St., 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 St., 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. Storytime Mondays and Thursdays 10:30 a.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 St., 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 St., 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 St., 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. Summer Reading July 1-Aug 3.
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 St., 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 St., 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.