Wednesday, April 9
JEUDEVINE PLAYERS meet April 9 and 10, 3 p.m., Jeudevine Library. To create and put on a low-scale musical for Springfest. For ages 6 and up. Information: [email protected] or (802) 472-5948.
DEATH CAFE, 6 p.m., Albany Public Library, 830 Main St., Albany. Facilitated by Kelsey Crelin. Refreshments provided. Information: (802) 755-6107, albanypubliclibraryvt.org.
Friday, April 11
CABOT COMMUNITY CONTRA DANCE, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Cabot Town Hall, 3084 Main St. Calling by Lausanne Allen, with live music. All dances taught.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY hosts a movie night, “The Princess Bride,” 6 p.m., Hazen Union School auditorium. Popcorn, candy and drinks will be available for purchase to support NHS.
Saturday, April 12
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS community gathering, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Hardwick Memorial Building, 20 Church St. For all residents.
ADAM EZRA GROUP, 7:30 p.m., Barre Opera House, 6 North Main St. Tickets at barreoperahouse.org or call (802) 476-8188.
GROW YOUR OWN WORKSHOP, 1 to 3 p.m., Atkins Field, Hardwick. An introduction to growing microgreens. Blueberry Pruning will be held from 3 to 5 p.m.
HARDWICK STATE, a free weekend of classes on April 12 and 13, downtown Hardwick. The weekend ends with Honky Tonk Night at the Legion on Sunday at 7 p.m. Course catalog and registration information: thecivicstandard.org.
Sunday, April 13
THE JUST TRANSITION FRAMEWORK Workshop, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hardwick Memorial Building, facilitated by The Center for an Agricultural Economy’s Bethany Dunbar and the Institute for Agroecology at UVM. Potluck brunch. Course catalog and registration: thecivicstandard.org.
Wednesday, April 16
LEGISLATIVE WORKSHOP with former Representative Katherine Sims, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Craftsbury Public Library. Learn the knowledge and skills to engage effectively with the Vermont Legislature. Information: [email protected].
Thursday, April 17
DISCUSSION ON FLOOD IMPACTS, 7 p.m., Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield. Discussion with Professor George Springston. Information: (802) 426-3581 or [email protected].
GREENSBORO ENERGY AND CLIMATE Action Committee meets, 6 to 7:30 p.m., downstairs at the Greensboro Free Library. Public welcome. Zoom link on the Greensboro town website.
Ongoing Events
VERSE VILLAGE is Hardwick’s town-wide celebration of National Poetry Month. Fifty-three poets from 25 Vermont towns have their poems in windows along Hardwick’s Main and Mill Streets. There will be opportunities to meet other poets and to read their poems throughout April.
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 to 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]
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 to 10:15 a.m. Advanced Tai Chi, taught by Norma Spaulding, 10:30 to 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 to 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 THURSDAYS, 3 to 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 to 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 to 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 to 6 p.m. 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 to 5 p.m.. 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 to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime; Friday, 10:30 a.m. Homeschool Program. Greensboro Free Library. Information: (802) 533-2531.
Exhibits
LIZ CHADWICK: Uphill, Acrylic Paintings on Cheeseboards. Parker Pie Gallery, 161 County Road, West Glover. Through May 6. The Pie is open Tuesday through Sunday at 11 a.m.
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
LOCAL ARTISTS EXHIBIT, the Third Floor Gallery, Hardwick Inn. A building-wide show on all three f loors. Open during regular business hours. Show will be up through May. Reception for artists on Friday, April 4, 4 to 7 p.m.
PAINTINGS BY WOODBURY ARTIST LAURIE WAITE-FELLNER, “Women That I Admire,” on exhibit at Positive Pie, Main St., Hardwick.
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