Wednesday, Nov. 6
TREY MARTIN, director of conservation on the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board, will speak about Act 59, Vermont’s newest conservation law, 7 p.m., Memorial Building, 20 Church St., Hardwick. Sponsored by the Hardwick Conservation Commission.
Thursday, Nov. 7
COMMUNITY FEEDBACK FORUM, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Peacham Community Meeting House, 56 Church St. Hosted by the Caledonia County Natural Resource Conservation District who is collecting input from Caledonia County residents on agriculture and natural resource priorities. Information: caledoniadistrict.org/locally-led and [email protected].
Friday, Nov. 8
VERMONT IN WORLD WAR I, presentation by Marshfield Historical Society member Maurice Cerutti, 5:30 p.m., Jaquith Public Library, 122 School St., Marshfield, Information: [email protected], call (802) 426-3581 or visit jaquithpubliclibrary.org.
WOMEN’S HEALTHY AGING SEMINAR with Dr. Renee Rossie, 5:30 p.m., Barn Off The Common, 1631 N. Craftsbury Road. Craftsbury Common. Email: [email protected] to register.Friday, Nov. 8
CABOT COMMUNITY CONTRA DANCE, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Willey Building (Cabot Town Hall), 3084 Main St. All dances taught and no partner needed. Everyone welcome. Caller is Luke Donforth. Information: [email protected]
Saturday, Nov. 9
MARSHFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY presents “A Vermonter in WWI,” with Maurice Cerutti, 5:30 p.m., Jaquith Public Library, second floor in the Hap Hayward History Center. Information: (802) 454-1689.Saturday, Nov. 9
QUEEN SALUTE presented by Choir!Choir!Choir!, 7:30 p.m., Barre Opera House, 6 North Main St. Fully interactive, participatory show. Tickets online at barreoperahouse.org or call (802) 476-8188.
REPAIR WORKSHOP, hosted by the Craftsbury Public Library, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Skilled community members will share advice and pointers on how to fix items. Information: (802) 586-9683.
WINTER CLOTHING GIVEAWAY, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield.
REPAIR WORKSHOP, hosted by the Craftsbury Public Library, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Skilled community members will share advice and pointers on how to fix items. Information: (802) 586-9683.
BENEFIT CRAFT SHOW for Justice For Dogs, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hazen Union gym, Hardwick. Over 50 crafters, door prizes, 50-50 raffle and more. Pet Food Drive with drop-off for cat and dog food, cat litter and treats. Lady Shaye’s Catering food truck on site.
Sunday, Nov. 10
PAGES IN THE PUB, 3 p.m., Cork & Fork Restaurant, Main St., Hardwick. A panel of book lovers offer their recommendations of favorite books over food and drink. Sponsored by the Cork & Fork, the Galaxy Bookshop and the Jeudevine Library. Information: (802) 472-5533 or email: galaxybookgals@eriwilliams25gmail-com
Monday, Nov. 11
COMMUNITY SUPPER, 5:30 p.m., Craftsbury United Church of Christ.
Tuesday, Nov. 12
WOODBURY GEOLOGIC CONNECTIONS TALK, with Lawrence Becker, 6:30 p.m to 8 p.m., Woodbury Community Room. Sponsored by the Woodbury Conservation Commission and the Woodbury Community Library. Information: (802) 472-5710 or [email protected].
Wednesday, Nov. 13
DEATH CAFE, 6 p.m., Albany Public Library, 830 Main St. Informal conversation about death, facilitated by Kelsey Crelin. Refreshments provided. Information: (802) 755-6107, albanypubliclibraryvt.org.
SCREENING OF JAY CRAVEN’S NEW FILM “Lost Nation”, 7 p.m., St. Johnsbury Athenaeum. Advanced registration required: secure.qgiv.com/for/everegistra/event/lostnation/ or contact Scott at [email protected] or (802) 745-1393.
Thursday, Nov. 14
ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHOP, 10 a.m., St. Norbert Church, Hardwick, with Attorney Carolyn Greaves. Light refreshments. RSVP requested but not necessary. Sponsored by Catholic Financial Life Chapter St. Jean. Information: (802) 586-2899 or email [email protected].
Friday, Nov. 15
BOOKSELLER BEN KOENIG, gives a presentation on the controversy about the Dorothy Canfield Fisher award, 7 p.m., Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield.
Saturday, Nov. 16
FALL BAZAAR AND LUNCHEON, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Albany Church, 906 Main St. Beef Stew, cornbread, pie, corn chowder, beverage. Eat-in or Take-out. Proceeds benefit Local Youth Programs and Operation Christmas Child. Information: (802) 755-6252.
HOLISTIC WELLNESS EXPO and Psychic Expo, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hazen Union School. Information on Reiki, massage, bodywork, sound healing, Tarot and more. Individual Medium session. Raffle to benefit the Lamoille Area Cancer Network. Food available from Whetstone Cafe.
SCOTTISH BAGPIPERS, Iain McHarg and Ian Gauthier present a concert, 4:30 p.m., Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield. To benefit children’s programs at the library.
MONTPELIER CONTRA DANCE, 8 – 11 p.m., Capital City Grange. Newcomers lesson 7:40 p.m. Information: capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing, (802) 225-8921 or [email protected].
ALBANY LIBRARY WRITING GROUP, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., 830 Main St. Teens and adults are both welcome. Writing prompts provided. Information: (802) 755-6107, albanypubliclibraryvt.org.
Sunday, Nov. 17
SUPER BINGO, 10:30 a.m., St. Norbert Church, Hardwick. Co-sponsored by Catholic Daughters Court St. Veronica and Catholic Financial Life. Tickets: (802) 793-4764.
Ongoing Events
ARTHRITIS EXERCISE PROGRAM begins October 24 and runs through January 5, Thursday mornings from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Hardwick Senior Center, 4 Slapp Hill Road. Sponsored by the Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging. Information: Sara at [email protected].
TAI CHI CLASSES, Tuesdays, Hardwick Area Health Center, 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Advanced Tai Chi, taught by Norma Spaulding, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Tai Chi for Fall Prevention, taught by Norma Spaulding. Information: Norma Spaulding, (802) 472-8724, [email protected].
TAI CHI CLASSES, Church of Christ, Greensboro. Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Advanced Tai Chi taught by Norma Spaulding. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Tai Chi for Fall Prevention, taught by Norma Spaulding and Paul Fixx. Information: Norma Spaulding, (802) 472-8724, [email protected] and Paul Fixx (802) 441-4599, [email protected].
LIBRARY KNIT NIGHT ON TUESDAYS, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Greensboro Free Library, 53 E. Craftsbury Road. Volunteers will provide help with knitting.
CRAFTING GROUP on Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and the fourth Saturday of each month, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jaquith Public Library, 122 School St., Marshfield. Information: [email protected], call (802) 426-3581 or visit jaquithpubliclibrary.org.
MAGIC ON TUESDAY. A group of young people get together at The Civic Standard, 42 S. Main St., Hardwick, to play Magic: the Gathering, hosted by Dean Burns. Games begin at 5 p.m. and new players are always welcome.
PARENTING GROUP, on Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Jaquith Public Library. Caregivers can relax and connect with each others while their babies play. Geared for babies 0-18 months. Siblings invited. 122 School St., Marshfield. Information: [email protected], call (802) 426-3581 or visit jaquithpubliclibrary.org.
COMMUNITY SUPPER, every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., The Civic Standard, 42 S. Main St., Hardwick.
COMMUNITY DINNER, Sterling College, Craftsbury Common, every Friday, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Free and open to anyone in the greater Craftsbury area and neighboring towns. Hosted by students in the Food Harvest and Conservation class. Students will give brief presentations at 5:30 p.m. covering a couple components of the menu they create.
STORYTIME, PLAYGROUP ON FRIDAYS, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Jaquith Public Library, 122 School St., Mashfield. Information: [email protected], call (802) 426-3581 or visit jaquithpubliclibrary.org.
MENDING CIRCLE MEETS, every third Sunday, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., the Civic Standard, 42 S. Main St., Hardwick. Bring clothes in need of fixing. Materials, instruction and snacks will be supplied.
BOOK CLUB meets the second Thursday of each month, 1:30 p.m., the Flower Basket, Main St. Hardwick. Hosted by the Galaxy Bookshop. Call the Galaxy or stop in to reserve a copy of each month’s book at 20% off for book club members. Tea and other drinks and small treats for sale.
HARDWICK HAIKU CLUB, every first Thursday, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., The Civic Standard, 42 S. Main St., Hardwick. A time to read published haiku, brainstorm some Vermont kigo, or season words, and write your own haiku. No previous writing experience needed. Hosted by Mark Scott.
TRIVIA NIGHT, at the Village Restaurant, S. Main St., Hardwick, Thursdays, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., unless there is a home basketball game. A limited menu of burgers and appetizers. Hosted by Annie Houston. First come, first serve event, with room for roughly 10 teams.
OUTDOOR STORY & ACTIVITY TIME, with the Cabot Public Library, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Cabot Rec Field Pavilion. Join Amanda Otto for stories, songs, snacks, crafts, open play and special programming.
Exhibits
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT by Ross Connelly, titled “PROTEST, Washington, D.C – 1967, 1968, 1969,” T.W. Wood Gallery, 46 Barre St., Montpelier, through November. Information: (802) 262-6035.
ANIMALIA: GRACE Artists and the Animal Kingdom, through December 27 at the GRACE Gallery, 59 Mill St., Hardwick. Hosted by Rural Arts Collaborative.
THE PAINTINGS OF VIIU NIILER, A Short Retrospective through a Long Eye, through November 10, Highland Center for the Arts, 2875 Hardwick St., Greensboro. Information: highlandartsvt.org.
TIM PALMER-BENSON: Landscape Photographs, 161 Parker Pie, County Road, West Glover, Oct 22 to Dec. 3.
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