Wednesday, Oct. 8
DEATH CAFE, 6 p.m., Albany Public Library, 830 Main St., Albany. Refreshments provided. Information: (802) 755-6107, albanypubliclibraryvt.org.
INTERACTIVE PRESENTATION by the NEK Asylum Seekers Assistance Network, 7 p.m., St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1171 Main St. Information: (802) 748-8291.
Friday, Oct. 10
LAMOILLE COUNTY PLAYERS presents “The 39 Steps,” 7 p.m., Hyde Park Opera House, 85 Main St. Tickets at LCPlayers.com.
CABOT COMMUNITY CONTRA DANCE, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Willey Building, 3084 Main St. Everyone welcome. All dances taught.
GARMENT SWAP, hosted by Hardwick HUGS, 2 to 7 p.m., Hazen Union School gymnasium. Information: [email protected]
Saturday, Oct. 11
LAMOILLE COUNTY PLAYERS presents “The 39 Steps,” 7 p.m., Hyde Park Opera House, 85 Main St. Tickets at LCPlayers.com.
GARMENT SWAP, hosted by Hardwick HUGS, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hazen Union School gymnasium. Information: [email protected]
CRAFT FAIR, FLEA MARKET, Twin Valley Senior Center, 4583 U.S. Rte. 2, E. Montpelier, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: (802) 223-3322 or [email protected].
Sunday, Oct. 12
LAMOILLE COUNTY PLAYERS presents “The 39 Steps,” 2 p.m., Hyde Park Opera House, 85 Main St. Tickets at LCPlayers.com.
Tuesday, Oct. 14
DANA ROBINSON performs, 7 p.m., Back Stairs at Harry’s Hardware, 3087 Main St., Cabot. Tickets and information: robinsongs.com.
Wednesday, Oct. 15
FALL OPEN HOUSE, Lakeview Early Education Cener, 4 to 5 p.m. Meet teachrs and staff and tour the classrooms. Scavenger hunt, raffle, light snacks available.
Thursday, Oct. 16
PLAINFIELD FORWARD planning meeting, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Haybarn Theater, Creative Campus, Goddard College. Everyone welcome. Information: bit.ly/PlainfieldForward.
ADVANCED DIRECTIVE WORKSHOP, 10 to 11 a.m., St. Norbert Church, Hardwick, with Fr. Gregory Caldwell. Sponsored by Catholic Financial Life Chapter N443 St. Jean.
NO KINGS II-SIGN-MAKING PARTY, sponsored by Indivisible Hardwick, at G.R.A.C.E. Arts, 59 Mill St., Hardwick. [email protected].
Ongoing Events
KIDS’ CHORUS, Tuesdays, 3 p.m., Jeudevine Library, Hardwick. For ages 8 and up. Vocal warm-ups, musical games and group singing. Information: jeudevine [email protected] or (802) 472-5948.
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, 2 – 3 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]
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE practice group, every Thursday, 2 p.m., John Woodruff Simpson Memorial Library, 1972 East Craftsbury Road, Craftsbury. Information: (802) 586-9692, jwsimpsonmemorial.org.
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, Jeudevine Memorial Library Parker Ladd Community Room, Main St., Hardwick, Advanced Tai Chi, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Tai Chi for Fall Prevention, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Taught by Norma Spaulding. Information: (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].
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 begin 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.
ALL HANDS TOGETHER, Community Crafting Group, Tuesdays, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Jaquith Public Library, 122 School St., Marshfield. Information: [email protected], call (802) 426-3581, or jaquithpubliclibrary.org.
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.
STORY TIME, Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Books, songs, art activities and more for ages 5 and under, Jeudevine Memorial Library, 93 N. Main St. Information: [email protected], (802) 472-5948.
CHAPTERS IN HISTORY BOOK GROUP, second Saturday of the month, 2 p.m., Sept. 13 through Dec. 13, Jaquith Public Library, 122 School St., Marshfield. Information: [email protected], call (802) 426-3581 or visit jaquithpubliclibrary.org.
ADAPTIVE BIKING MONDAYS on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, 2 to 3 p.m. and 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., beginning at the trailhead parking lot on Creamery Rd. in Hardwick. Sponsored by Adaptive Sports Partners. Reservations or information: [email protected] or call (802) 427-4116.
Exhibits
VASILIOS GLETSOS: New Work. Using common materials: cardboard, paper, staples and wire, the art of Vasilios Gletsos references objects of rural culture and playful expressions, Parker Pie Art Gallery, 161 County Road, West Glover, Sept. 3 to October 7.RANDEE LEIGHTCAP EXHIBITION, Athenaeum Hall Gallery, 1171 Main St. Through September. Information: (802) 748-8291.
ART AT THE KENT, “Mementos Kept, Memories Kindled”, curated creations of 22 Vermont artists. Runs every Friday September 12 through Sunday, October 12. A program of Historic Kents’ Corner, 7 Old West Church Road, Calais. Information: kentscorner.org.
ANN YOUNG: People and Trains. Oil paintings of people on and off trains. Parker Pie Art Gallery, 161 County Road, West Glover, through November 25.
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