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Events, Thursday July 25 Through Saturday, August 10, Ongoing Events and Exhibits

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Thursday, July 25

COMMUNITY DINNER, noon, United Church of Hardwick. Hosted by the Missions Team and other church and community volunteers. Call Sharyn Salls to reserve a meal, (802) 472-6566. Take-Out or Eat-In. Donations appreciated.

TAI CHI CLASSES, Church of Christ, Greensboro. 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Advanced Tai Chi taught by Norma Spaulding. 10:30 – 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].

KCP PRESENTS Lost Nation, 7 p.m., Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury. For tickets and information: catamountarts.org/kcp-presents/

Saturday, July 27

FORAGING WITH LUCIAN AVERY, 9 a.m., the Hardwick Trails. Sponsored by the Hardwick Trails Committee. All ages welcome. Meet at the Kiosk behind Hazen Union School. Information: Norma at (802) 472-6517.

BOOK SALE and Ice Cream Social, hosted by the Greensboro Historical Society. Book sale from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Janet Long’s garage across from Willey’s Store. Free ice cream at the Historical Society lawn, 29 Breezy Ave., 2 – 4 p.m. Information: (802) 533-2457.

GIRL SCOUT OPEN HOUSE. Calling all Girl Scouts near and far. Drop in anytime from 2 – 4 p.m. Share stories, songs, refreshments, see historic Girl Scout uniforms and photos. All welcome. John Woodruff Simpson Memorial Library, 1972 East Craftsbury Road, Craftsbury. Information: (802) 586-9692, jwsimpsonmemorial.org.

KCP PRESENTS Lost Nation, 7 p.m., Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury. For tickets and information: catamountarts.org/kcp-presents/

Sunday, July 28

13TH ANNUAL CASPIAN CHALLENGE and 5K Road Race, 8:30 a.m., at the ballfield in Greensboro. Sponsored by the Greensboro Association to raise funds for the Caspian Lake adult swim program. Register at greensboroassociation.org or on race day.

MENDING CIRCLE MEETS, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., The Civic Standard, 42 South Main St. Bring clothes in need of fixing. Materials, instruction and snacks supplied.

KCP PRESENTS Lost Nation, 7 p.m., Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury. For tickets and information: catamountarts.org/kcp-presents/

Monday, July 29

STORYTELLER SIMON BROOKS, 4 p.m., East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church, 1773 East Craftsbury Road. Stories for all ages. Information: [email protected].

Tuesday, July 30

TAI CHI CLASSES, Tuesdays, during summer at Atkins Field, Granite St., Hardwick. 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Advanced Tai Chi, taught by Norma Spaulding. 10:30 – 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].

SUMMER MUSIC FROM GREENSBORO Concert Series presents The Bob and Sara Amos Band, 7:30 p.m., Greensboro United Church of Christ.

CIRCUS SMIRKUS ROADSHOW, 10 a.m., Greensboro Free Library. All ages welcome. Presented by youth from all over the country. Information: [email protected] or (802) 533-2531.

Thursday, August 1

COMMUNITY READ-THROUGH of Romeo and Juliet with Peter Gould. All are welcome. John Woodruff Simpson Memorial Library, 1972 East Craftsbury Road, Craftsbury. Information: (802) 586-9692, [email protected].

Saturday, August 3

ALBANY LIBRARY WRITING GROUP, 2 – 4 p.m., Albany Public Library, 830 Main St., Albany. Facilitated by Krista Mayer. Teens and adults welcome. Writing prompts provided. Information: (802) 755-6107, albanypubliclibraryvt.org.

MONTPELIER CONTRA DANCE, 8 – 11 p.m., Capital City Grange. Newcomers lesson at 7:40 p.m. Information: (802) 225-8921 or [email protected].

Sunday, August 4

VISION: A MEMOIR OF BLINDNESS and Justice book talk with Judge David S. Tatel, 6 p.m., East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church, 1773 East Craftsbury Road, Craftsbury. A conversation between author David S. Tatel and Linda Ramsdell. Information: (802) 586-9692, jwsimpsonmemorial.org.

Wednesday, August 7

KCP PRESENTS Lost Nation, 7 p.m., Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro. For tickets and information: catamountarts.org/kcp-presents/

Saturday, August 10

A DAY OF PEACE AND MUSIC, noon to midnight, 131 Houston Hill, Hardwick (corner of Houston Hill and Cabot Road).Food, beverages, and snacks provided. BYO cooler, canopy, blanket, frisbee. Overnight camping available. Featuring local artists and student bands (VSU Lyndon). Information: houstonhillmusicfestival.com.

Ongoing Events

GREENSBORO HISTORICAL SOCIETY Museum, 29 Breezy Ave., open Wednesday and Thursday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through August.

HARDWICK HISTORICAL SOCIETY, open Thursdays, 1 – 4 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Depot, behind the Town House, Church St.

JEUDEVINE MEMORIAL LIBRARY, 93 N. Main St., Hardwick. Summer reading events, Thursdays, through August 8. Free and open to the public. Information: (802) 472-5948 or email: [email protected].

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, Hardwick, Thursdays, 6 – 8 p.m., unless there is a home basketball game. A limited menu of burgers and appetizers. Hosted by Sarah Tewksbury. First come, first serve event, with room for roughly 10 teams.

SUNDAY PAUSE, hosted by the Greensboro United Church of Christ, every Sunday afternoon in August, 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the church lawn (rain space is Fellowship Hall. An opportunity for everyone to take 30 minutes to pause at the end or the beginning of their week. Information: (802) 533-9244.

Exhibits

ART EXHIBIT, “Outside the Lines”, artwork by Angela V. Grace, Woodbury Community Library, 69 Valley Lake Road. Opening: Friday, July 26, 5 – 6 p.m. Exhibit runs through Wednesday, August 28. Hours: Wednesday, 1 – 5 p.m.; Thursday, 2 – 6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Information: (802) 472-5710, [email protected].

AXEL STOHLBERG – Sculptures and Wall Reliefs, through August 21, White Water Gallery, 5 River St., E. Hardwick. Hours: Sundays 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Information: (802) 563-2037.

VICTORIA MATHIESEN: The Inspiration of Trees. Landscape Paintings. Parker Pie, 161 County Road, West Glover, through August 6.
To get your event listed free in our weekly events calendar, please e-mail: [email protected].

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