Wednesday, Nov. 12
DEATH CAFE, 6 p.m., Albany Public Library, 830 Main St. Refreshments provided. Information: (802) 755-6107, albanypubliclibraryvt.org.
BRANFORD MARSALIS and his quartet, 7:30 p.m., Barre Opera House, 6 North Main St. Tickets online at barreoperahouse.org or call (802) 476-8188.
TEEN COOKIE BAKING and Decorating, 3 p.m., Parker Ladd Community Room and kitchen, Jeudevine Memorial Library Hardwick. For ages 12-18. Information: [email protected] or (802) 472-5948.
Thursday, Nov. 13
READ TO FOREST the comfort dog, 3 p.m., Jeudevine Memorial Library, Hardwick. Sign up for a 10-minute time slot to read to Forest. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Information: [email protected] or (802) 472-5948.
Friday, Nov. 14
BLOOD DRIVE, noon to 5 p.m., Twinfield High School, 106 Naismith Brook Road. Contact the American Red Cross to schedule a time.
CABOT COMMUNITY CONTRA DANCE, 2nd Fridays, Sept. – June, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Cabot Town Hall, 3084 Main St. All dances taught, no partner needed. Families and beginners welcome. Live music by local musicians. Information: [email protected].
OPENING RECEPTION for “Fibers of Being,” an exhibiion showcasing the fiber artistry of Elisabeth Mazzilli, 5 to 7 p.m., Cutler Memorial Library, Plainfield.
Saturday, Nov. 15
JEUDEVINE PLAYERS PRESENT “Where is…Little Baby Richie?”, 4:30 p.m., Jeudevine Memorial Library, Hardwick. An original production by community youth. Information: [email protected] or (802) 472-594
BRENT MCCOY, solo exhibit, “Tricks of the Light”, opening reception, 5 to 7 p.m., Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro. Refreshments and an artist talk.
ALBANY LIBRARY WRITING GROUP, 2 – 4 p.m., facilitated by Krista Mayer. Teens and adults welcome. Writing prompts provided. 830 Main St., Albany. Information: albanypubliclibraryvt.org, (802) 755-6107.
FILL A VAN WITH CANS to benefit Craftsbury Food Share. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Craftsbury Town Hall tent. All donations welcome.
JUSTICE FOR DOGS CRAFT SHOW, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hazen Union School, Hardwick. Justice for Dogs will have a pet food drive at this event. Bring cat/dog food, litter and treats.
FREE MOVIE AND POPCORN, Touch of Grace, 104 Vt. Rte. 16. Faith Family Feature film Animated “The Star”, 6 p.m.
CELTIC, FRENCH CANADIAN BAND Atlantic Crossing, 7 p.m., Adamant Community Club, intersection of Martin and Haggett Roads, Adamant. Information: (802) 454-7103.
Sunday, Nov. 16
SUPER BINGO BENEFIT, St. Norbert Church, 193 Main St., Hardwick. To benefit Ct. St. Veronica Catholic Daughters. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. with mini bingo at 11:30 a.m., super bingo at noon, running through 3 p.m. Information and tickets: (802) 793-4764 or email [email protected].
HARVEST BARTER FAIR hosted by the Swap Sisters, 1 to 3 p.m., Lakeview Elementary School, 189 Lauredon Ave. Bring items to swap with neighbors on a one-to-one basis.
Tuesday, Nov. 18
STORYTELLING and Community Harvest Dinner, 4:30 p.m., East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church. Information: eastcraftsburypresbyterianchurch.org/
Wednesday, Nov. 19
WINTER POTLUCK SERIES BEGINS, 5:30 p.m., Woodbury Town Hall. Bring a dish to share and a place setting. Everyone welcome.
Ongoing Events
CHESS CLUB MEETS, on select Mondays, 2:45 to 4 p.m., Craftsbury School, Minden Art Room. Join advisor Andras Hadik-Barkoczy in preparing for the Vermont State Chess Tournament on March 28.
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 Denise Carr at (802) 472-3134 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, 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].
MAGIC ON TUESDAY. A group of young people get together at The Civic Standard, 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, Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m., The Civic Standard, S. Main St., Hardwick.
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, S. Main St., Hardwick. Bring clothes in need of fixing. Materials, instruction and snacks will be supplied.
HARDWICK HAIKU CLUB, every first Thursday, 5:30 – 7 p.m., The Civic Standard, 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, 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 Wednesday and Saturday, 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
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.
BRENT MCCOY, solo exhibit, “Tricks of the Light”, Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro. Saturday, Nov. 15 through January 11.
To have your event listed free in our weekly events calendar, please e-mail: [email protected].
