Wednesday, July 9
DEATH CAFE, 6 p.m., Albany Public Library, 830 Main St. Information: (802) 755-6107, albanypubliclibraryvt.org.
Thursday, July 10
WRITING WORKSHOPS for those affected by flooding, 7 p.m., Jeudevine Memorial Library, 93 N. Main St., Hardwick. Information: (802) 472-5948.
TEEN JEWELRY MAKING, 11 a.m., for ages 12-18, Jeudevine Memorial Library, Hardwick. Gather to make jewelry to sell at the Hardwick Farmers Market youth market. Information: [email protected] or (802) 472-5948.
Friday, July 11
COMMUNITY CONTRA DANCE, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Willey Building (Cabot Town Hall, 3084 Main St.) All ages and abilities welcome.
Saturday, July 12
ANTIQUES & UNIQUES, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Craftsbury Common. Featuring antiques and vintage goods, fine art, flowers and specialty foods, jewelery, quilts and more. Parking fees go to the Craftsbury Volunteer Fire Department. Information: craftsburyantiquesanduniques.com
Sunday, July 13
The Calais-Woodbury United Church will celebrate the retirement of Pastor Bill Richardson on July 13. The pastor will give his last service at 10:15, with a pot luck to follow. On that day, the church welcomes their new pastor, Paul Cerutti, who is also the town fire chief.
WATERCOLOR PAINTING CLASS, with Lynn Holbein, for adults and teens ages 12 and up, 2 to 4 p.m., Greensboro Free Library. Under the backyard tent. Preregister to [email protected] or (802) 533-2531.
Tuesday, July 15
PAINT AND DECORATE ROCKS, 2 p.m., Jeudevine Memorial Library’s community garden plot, Hazen Union School, Hardwick. Ages 5 and up. Information: [email protected] or (802) 472-5948.
LECTURE ON THE HOLOCAUST
, 6:30 p.m., Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro. Offered by Jeff Pierpont, interim minister of Greensboro United Church of Christ. Free and open to the public. Information: [email protected].
Wednesday, July 16
CELEBRATE THE WINOOSKI RIVER through exploration, games and more, 6:30 p.m., Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield. Information: jaquithpubliclibrary.org or (802) 426-3581.
Thursday, July 17
DAVE KELLER and band perform original Soul and Blues-inspired songs, 6:30 p.m., Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield. Book, bake sale and food vendors. Information: jaquithpubliclibrary.org or (802) 426-3581.
MAKE SOCK MONSTERS, 11 a.m., Jeudevine Memorial Library, Hardwick. All ages welcome. Information: [email protected] or (802) 472-5948.
WRITING WORKSHOP
for those affected by flooding, 7 p.m., Jeudevine Memorial Library, 93 N. Main St., Hardwick. Writing prompts, no experience needed. Information: (802) 472-5948.
Tuesday, July 22
JERRY SCHNEIDER presents slides of local butterflies, 11 a.m., Jeudevine Memorial Library, Hardwick. For ages 5 and up. Butterfly t-shirt craft. Information: [email protected] or (802) 472-5948.
Wednesday, July 23
PAJAMA STORY TIME, recommended for ages five and under, 5 p.m., Jeudevine Memorial Library, Hardwick. Information: [email protected] or (802) 472-5948.
LAWN GAMES, 6:30 p.m., for all ages, including pickleball, badminton, corn hole, croquet and more, Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield. Information: jaquithpubliclibrary.org or (802) 426-3581.
Ongoing EventsCRAFTSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY, Summer Activities every Tuesday and Friday morning, story time, 10 a.m. Mending Mondays are first and third Mondays, 3 to 6 p.m. Second Thursdays, Movie Night (for grownups), 6 p.m. Talk of the Hearth on select Mondays at 7 p.m. More special events for kids and families, Tuesdays and Fridays, 3:30 p.m. starting June 24.
PLAINFIELD FARMERS MARKET, 4 to 7 p.m., Fridays, 13 Mill St. Food and craft vendors, baked goods, fruits and veggies and more.
HARDWICK PEACE (& Ceasefire) VIGIL, Thursdays, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Hardwick Peace Park,S. Main St., Hardwick. (beside the river).
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]
FRIENDS OF THE JEUDEVINE LIBRARY, meets the third Tuesday of every month, 5:15 p.m., at the library, N. Main St., Hardwick.
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, Atkins Field, Granite St., Hardwick, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Advanced Tai Chi, taught by Norma Spaulding, 10:30 a.m. 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].
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
WORKS BY KATHY STARK exhibited at the White Water Gallery, 5 River St., East Hardwick, through July 13. Hours: Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: (802) 563-2037.
LULU WOOTTON exhibits her art at the Hardwick Town House, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2 to 6 p.m. July 12 to July 23 and during Thursday evening concerts.
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