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.
NEK DAY AT THE STATEHOUSE. Residents may speak directly with representatives and senators to discuss issues such as schools, housing, flooding and more. Reserve a spot at nekorganizing.org.
Friday, Feb. 21
AMERICAN RED CROSS blood drive, noon to 4:30 p.m., Neighbors in Action, 3339 Main St., Cabot. All blood types needed. For appointment and more information: (800) 733-2767.
JAM FOR THE DAM, 7 to 9 p.m., Orleans Municipal Building. To support the Shadow Lake Dam Fund. Information: (802) 525-7199.
LOCAL ARTISTS’ RECEPTION, 6 p.m., Jaquith Public Library. Refreshments served. Information: [email protected] or (802) 426-3581.
Saturday, Feb. 22
AUDITIONS FOR ROCKEY HORROW SHOW, Feb. 22 and 23, Lamoille County Players at the Hyde Park Opera House. To sign up for an audition time slot visit lcplayers.com.
ALAN BEROLZHEIMER from Vermont Humanities Council, leads a discussion of the Vermont Reads 2024 book, “Gather,” by Kenneth Cadow, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Woodbury Community Library. Information: (802) 472-5710.
THE LOOSE ENDS KNITTING and Fiber Arts group meets, 10:30 a.m., Woodbury Community Library. Information: (802) 472-5710.
MONTPELIER COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR performs in honor of Black History Month, 7 p.m., Unitarian Church, 130 Main St. Tickts at the door or theaterengine.com/productions/2826.
Sunday, Feb. 23
SEED SWAP, hosted by the Swap Sisters, 10 a.m. to noon, Hardwick Memorial Building, 20 Church St. Donations will be accepted for Migrant Justice. Information: [email protected].
MONTPELIER COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR performs in honor of Black History Month, 4 p.m., Unitarian Church, 130 Main St. Tickts at the door or theaterengine.com/productions/2826.
WINTER SUNDAYS IN ADAMANT at the Adamant Community Club, 3 p.m., Paul Miller and Jess O’Brien, acoustic duo. Information: [email protected] or call (802) 454-7103.
Monday, Feb. 24
WINTER CRAFTea, 5:30 to 7 p.m., hosted by the Jeudevine Memorial Library, held at the Hardwick Community Center, 56 High St. Bring whatever handiwork you are working on.
Tuesday, Feb. 25
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS Panel Discussion, 6 to 7:30 p.m., hosted by the East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church and the Community Housing Forum. Held at the East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church, 1173 East Craftsbury Road.
TRIVIA NIGHT at the Village Restaurant, Hardwick, 6 p.m. Appetizers and burgers available. BYOB.
Thursday, Feb. 27
COMMUNITY STORYTELLING EVENT, 6 to 8:15 p.m., in the Willey Building third floor auditorium, Cabot. Ten storytellers, neighbors and Vermonters will share their story. They will also share a favorite book. Refreshments will be available.
Saturday, March 1
READER’S THEATER of the “Animal’s Case Against Humanity,” lead by Rev. Ed Sunday-Winters, 3 to 5 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Greensboro United Church of Christ. Open to all ages. 165 E. Craftsbury Road.
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.
WINTER CRAFTea, held through April on the last Monday of the month, 5:30 to 7 p.m., hosted by the Jeudevine Memorial Library, held at the Hardwick Community Center, 56 High St. Bring whatever handiwork you are working on.
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
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.
LOCAL ARTISTS EXHIBIT, Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield. Marshfield’s local art scene will be represented, through April 20. Opening reception: Friday, Feb. 21, 6 p.m. Exhibit may be viewed during regular library hours. Information: [email protected] or (802) 426-3581.
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