Wednesday, July 30
NATURAL DYING WITH PLANTS: a talk with Prin VanGulden, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Craftsbury Community Care Center. Information: (802) 586-9692, jwsimpsonmemorial.org.
FOREST HEALTH UPDATE with Vermont Coverts, noon to 1 p.m., on forest, parks and recreation with Josh Halman. Register at vtcoverts.us to join the meeting.
COLORS OF THE WILD, 6:30 p.m., Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield. Explore some of the differences in animals’ visual experiences. Information: jaquithpubliclibrary.org or (802) 426-3581.
Thursday, July 31
BOOKMAKING, with Tule Fogg, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., John Woodruff Simpson Memorial Library, 1972 East Craftsbury Road, Craftsbury. Information: jwsimpsonmemorial.org, (802) 586-9692.
MAKE SUMMER SNACKS, like watermelon pizza, s’mores dip and more, 11 a.m., Jeudevine Memorial Library, for ages 12 to 18. Information: [email protected] or (802) 472-5948.
STORYTELLING EVENT with Samara Anderson, 6 p.m., Jeudevine Memorial Library, Hardwick. Stories can range from 5 to 7 mins. and can be about anything. Information: [email protected] or contact the library, (802) 472-5948. Open to the public.
GREEN MOUNTAIN SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL presents “Woman to Woman,” 7 p.m., Greatwood Dining Hall, The Creative Campus, Goddard, 123 Pitkin Road. Tickets at theaterengine.com.
Friday, August 1
GREEN MOUNTAIN SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL presents “Woman to Woman,” 7 p.m., Greatwood Dining Hall, The Creative Campus, Goddard, 123 Pitkin Road. Tickets at theaterengine.com.
Saturday, August 2
GREEN MOUNTAIN SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL presents “Woman to Woman,” 7 p.m., Greatwood Dining Hall, The Creative Campus, Goddard, 123 Pitkin Road. Tickets at theaterengine.com.
HARDWICK TRAILS EVENT, Art and Nature for Kids (making a walking stick), with Brittany Lumsden-Berry. All welcome.
Sunday, August 3
GREEN MOUNTAIN SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL presents “Woman to Woman,” 2 p.m., Greatwood Dining Hall, The Creative Campus, Goddard, 123 Pitkin Road. Tickets at theaterengine.com.
QUIZ NIGHT FUNDRAISER, 6 p.m., Brassknocker Farm, East Craftsbury. Information: jwsimpsonmemorial.org or (802) 586-9692.
PLEASE DON’T POISON Their Dinner presentation, 3 to 5 p.m., Greensboro Free Library, 53 Wilson St., with Anna Morris of the Vermont Institute of Natural Science. Learn how to safely control rodents.
Monday, August 4
COMMUNITY READ THROUGH of Macbeth with Peter Gould, 6 p.m., John Woodruff Simpson Memorial Library, 1972 East Craftsbury Road, Craftsbury. Information: jwsimpsonmemorial.org, (802) 586-9692.
Tuesday, August 5
MUSIC AND MOVEMENT PROGRAM, 10:30 a.m., for ages 5 and under, Jeudevine Memorial Library, Hardwick. Information: [email protected] or (802) 472-5948.
NEW LOST NATION performs old-time music, 6 p.m., Cabot Village Common, 148 Main St. MexiRico Autentico food truck will be on hand. Information: cabotarts.org/summer-music-series
POLLINATOR GARDEN TOURS, 10 a.m. at the Green Mountain Monastery, 420 Hillcrest Road, Greensboro and 11 a.m. with Lynette’s Native Plants, 281 The Bend Road, Greensboro Bend. Hosted by Pollinator Friendly Greensboro.
CONCERT BY The Manhattan Chamber Players’ flute quartet, 7:30 p.m., Greensboro United Church of Christ. Tickets at the door.
Wednesday, August 6
OLD-TIME JAM SESSION, 6 – 8 p.m., John Woodruff Simpson Memorial Library, 1972 East Craftsbury Road, Craftsbury. Information: jwsimpsonmemorial.org, (802) 586-9692.
Thursday, August 7
FAERIE GODBROTHERS PERFORM, 6 p.m., Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield. Americana, bluegrass, jazz and more. Book and bake sale and food vendors. Information: jaquithpubliclibrary.org or (802) 426-3581.
Friday, August 8
COMMUNITY BARN DANCE, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Willey Building, Cabot. All ages and abilities welcome.
Saturday, August 9
CHICKEN BARBECUE DINNER, Cabot United Church, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Take-out and dine-in. Donations benefit the church’s fuel fund. If you need a home delivery, call (802) 426-3783.
Ongoing Events
CRAFTSBURY 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.
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 a.m. to 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].
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.
PILATES, at the Barn off the Common, Craftsbury Common. Mondays (level 1), 9 a.m., Wednesdays (Mat Level 2), 9 a.m.; Fridays (level 3), 9 a.m.
MENDING MONDAYS, 3 p.m., Craftsbury Public Library.
DANCE, Mondays and Thursdays, 5:30 p.m., Barn off the Common, Craftsbury Common.
COMMFIT, 6 p.m., Craftsbury Outdoor Center.
QIGONG, Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m., at the Barn off the Common, Craftsbury Common.
CRAFTFIT, Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m., Thursdays, 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Craftsbury Outdoor Center.
ALL LEVELS TAIJI, Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Fridays, Intermediate Taiji, 10:15 a.m., Barn off the Common, Craftsbury Common.
CHAIR YOGA, Wednesdays, 9 a.m., Traditional Yoga, 5 p.m., Craftsbury Outdoor Center.
CRAFTSBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, open 10 a.m. – noon.
FOOD SHARE, noon to 2 p.m., United Church of Craftsbury.
CRAFTSBURY FARMERS MARKET, Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m, on the Common.
Legos & Listening, 3:30 p.m., Craftsbury Public Library.
TAMING KNOTWEED, Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 11 a.m., Town Highway 19 across from Little Hosmer Dam. Offered by the Craftsbury Conservation Commission. Bring water, bug spray, gloves and assorted clippers andshovels.
Exhibits
BEN BARNES, NEK landscape artist, at the Hardwick Inn, 4 S. Main St. on the third floor, through September.
PERENNIAL INSPIRATION: Floral Art from a Mother and Daughter,” artwork from Natalya Zahn and Anci Slovak, Woodbury Community Gallery. Exhibit up until the end of August.
ARTWORK BY CHRISTINE FOSTER AND MARIE LAPRE GRABON, on exhibit at White Water Gallery, East Hardwick, through August 3. Features needle-felted paintings and hooked wall hangings. Opening reception: Sunday, July 20, 4 to 7 p.m. Gallery hours: Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and by appointment. Information: (802) 563-2037.
PAINTINGS OF THE LANDSCAPE and creatures of the Northeast Kingdom by James Hudson, July 22 to September 2, Parker Pie Art Gallery, 161 County Road, West Glover.
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