Wednesday, Feb 12
DEATH CAFE, 6 p.m., Albany Public Library, 830 Main St., Albany. Facilitated by Kelsey Crelin. Refreshments provided. Information: (802) 755-6107, albanypubliclibraryvt.org.
AUTHOR KEVIN GRAFFAGNINO talks about his biography of Ira Allen, 7 p.m., Cabot Public Library, Willey Building, Main St., Cabot.
YOUTH WRITING GROUP, 3 p.m., Jeudevine Memorial Library, for ages 8 and up. Bring something they have written to share.
Thursday, Feb 13
ANNUAL HAIKU SLAM with Lalee Bond, 5 p.m., J.W. Simpson Memorial Library, 1972 East Craftsbury Road. Information: (802) 586-9692.
CRAFTSBURY SCHOOLS WINTER SHOWCASE (art and talent show), 6 to 8 p.m., Craftsbury World War II Memorial Gymnasium.
Friday, Feb 14
VALENTINE SWEETHEART DINNER, by Alfreda’s Catering, 5 p.m. Dam Dixieland Jazz Band starting at 6:30 p.m., Glover Town Hall. Information, reservations or to volunteer: (802) 525-7199 or (802) 624-3463.
CABOT COMMUNITY CONTRA DANCE, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Cabot Town Hall, 3084 Main St. All ages and abilities are welcome.
VALENTINE’S DAY CABARET with Ed Morgan’s One-Man Band, 6:30 p.m., St. Johnsbury Athenaeum. Refreshments, table seating, dancing.
Saturday, Feb 15
PUZZLING FOR THE PANTRY, 2 to 4 p.m., Greensboro United Church of Christ, Fellowship Hall. Refreshments and puzzles provided. Contribution of money or canned food items welcomed.
VALENTINE’S DANCE, 7 p.m., American Legion Post No. 7, Hardwick. To benefit the Lamoille Area Cancer Network. Music by the Radio Rangers. Tickets available in advance at the Civic Standard and the American Legion.
STORYKEEPERS, 3 to 4:30 p.m., with Natalie Kinsey, J.W. Simpson Memorial Library. She will show how to do historical research based on family stories. For adults and children 10 and up. To sign up email [email protected].
BACH FLOWER ESSENCES and Well-Being, 2 p.m., Jaquith Public Library. Learn about tinctures made from common flowers with Amy Miller. Pre-register at [email protected] or (802) 426-3581.
PAINT AND SIP, 4:30 to 7 p.m., The Genny, 842 Main St., Albany. Sign up at (802) 755-9062 or email the store at [email protected].
Sunday, Feb 16
CANADIAN CANOE TRIP Presentation with Dave Brown, 7 p.m., Craftsbury Public Library. Information: [email protected].
Tuesday, Feb 18
TEEN BOOK BUFFET, 3 p.m., for children ages 12 to 18, Jeudevine Memorial Library, Hardwick. Come hear about some of the new young adult books. Snacks provided. You may bring a book to recommend.
BOARD GAME NIGHT, 4 to 7 p.m., The Genny, 842 Main St., Albany. Games provided or bring your own.
Thursday, Feb. 20
POPSICLE STICK BIRD FEEDERS, 3 p.m., Jeudevine Memorial Library, Hardwick. For ages 7 to 10. Make a simple, sturdy bird feeder.
Ongoing Events
FRONT SEAT COFFEE GAME NIGHTS, the first Thursday of the month, Feb. 6, March 6 and April 3, 6 to 9 p.m. Main St., Hardwick. You are encouraged to bring a game, while some are available.
MONTPELIER CONTRA DANCE, 8 – 11 p.m., Capital City Grange. Newcomers lesson at 7:40 p.m. First, third and fifth Saturdays. Information: (802) 225-8921 or [email protected]
SILENCE AND SOUP, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Greensboro United Church of Christ, every Tuesday, February 4 – February 25. Twenty minutes of silence in the sanctuary followed by soup in Fellowship Hall. No charge. All are welcome.
MOVEMENT, MEDITATION, QIGONG, with Ellie Hayes, the first Saturday of each month through May, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Woodbury Library community room, 69 Valley Lake Road. All are welcome and children can join the story time from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Space is limited. Call (802) 472-5710.
OLD-TIME JAM SESSION, 6 to 8 p.m., J.W. Simpson Library, 1972 East Craftsbury Road, East Craftsbury. All ages and abilities encouraged to attend. Jam sessions held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month.
COMMUNITY DINNER, noon, United Church of Hardwick, S. Main St., Third and Fourth Thursdays of the month. Call Sharyn Salls at (802) 472-6566 to reserve a meal. Take-Out or Eat-In. Donations appreciated.
DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS for Young Adventurers, first and third Mondays, Craftsbury Public Library, for children ages 8-13. Reserve a spot to play by contacting [email protected].
EARLY LITERACY STORYTIME, Craftsbury Public Library – Tuesdays, 10 a.m. For children ages 0 – 5. Information: [email protected] or (802) 586-9683.
TAI CHI CLASSES, Tuesdays, Hardwick Area Health Center, 9:30 – 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 – 10:15 a.m. Advanced Tai Chi taught by Norma Spaulding. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30. 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 THURSDAYS, 3 – 5:30 p.m., the Greensboro Free Library, 53 E. Craftsbury Road. Volunteers will provide help with knitting.
CRAFTING GROUP on Tuesdays, 4:30 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
gin at 5 p.m. and new players are always welcome.
PARENTING GROUP, on Wednesdays, 10:30 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 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 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., Marshfield. Information: [email protected], call (802) 426-3581 or visit jaquithpubliclibrary.org.
MENDING CIRCLE MEETS, every third Sunday, 3 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 – 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 – 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.
MEDITATION at Craftsbury Community Care Center, the second and fourth Fridays, 3. to 3:45 p.m., 1784 East Craftsbury Road, Craftsbury. Offered by Nancy Milholland. Open to all and sponsored by the Mental Health Resource Group of Craftsbury.
HANG OUT ON THURSDAYS, at the Civic Standard, 42 S. Main St., Hardwick, 2:45 p.m. – 6. Relax, make art, play games, get help with homework, or just spend time with friends. Facilitated by Hazen Union’s Community School Coordinator Vaiva Velzis, with support from The Civic’s staff. Snacks provided. Information: [email protected].
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. – 5. Cabot Public Library. Ages 9 – 13. Mysteries and magic, tails and talons, puzzles and prophecies.
OUTDOOR STORY & ACTIVITY TIME, with the Cabot Public Library, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30, Cabot Rec Field Pavilion. Join Amanda Otto for stories, songs, snacks, crafts, open play and special programming.
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM, Every Tuesday, 3 p.m. – 5; Thursday, 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime; Friday, 10:30 a.m. Homeschool Program. Greensboro Free Library. Information: (802) 533-2531.
Exhibits
EIGHT ARTIST EXHIBIT, Adamant Co-op Gallery, 1313 Haggett Road, through February 15. Painting, photography, collage, cut paper and more. Open during co-op hours 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays.
LAURA POHL has created “Quiltscapes,” colorful large acrylic paintings inspired by the geometry and patterns of quilts, through March 18, Parker Pie Gallery, 161 County Road, West Glover. Information: (802) 525-3366.
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