Wednesday, June 4
CIVIC STANDARD CELEBRATES third birthday, with a free Thanksgiving-in-June meal, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Turducken and sides. Celebrants are asked to bring pie. 42 S. Main St., Hardwick.
THE WIZARD OF OZ performed by Craftsbury Academy students in grades 2 to 12. 12:30 p.m and 7 p.m., Highland Center for the arts, Greensboro. Open to everyone.
Thursday, June 5
“THE REVOLUTIONISTS” by Lauren Gunderson, presented Thursdays through Sundays, June 5 to June 15, Lost Nation Theater, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m., Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays and 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14. Information: (802) 229-0492 or [email protected]
Saturday, June 7
ALBANY LIBRARY WRITING GROUP, 2 – 4 p.m., Albany Public Library. Teens and adults welcome. Writing prompts provided. 830 Main St., Albany. Information: (802) 755-6107, albanypubliclibraryvt.org.CENTRAL
CENTRAL VERMONT COMMUNITY RADIO birthday party for WGDR and WGDH, noon to 3 p.m., Pratt library building, at former Goddard College, Plainfield. Food and tours.
Sunday, June 8
BEING A FRIEND IN GRIEF Workshop, 2 p.m., Craftsbury Public Library. Hosted by the Northeast Kingdom Death Care Community with Vermont doula and researcher Francesca Arnoldy. Register at nekdeathcarecommunity.org.
NORTHERN RIVERS LAND TRUST annual meeting, 4 to 6 p.m., Mountain View Country Club, Greensboro. Featuring Josh Blouin, Wildlife Biologist with the Vt. Fish and Wildlife Dept.
LAYER HENS WORKSHOP with Louis Pulver of Surfing Veggie Farm, 4 p.m., Grange Hall, 88 Chuch St., East Hardwick. Part of the Caledonia Grange second Sunday agricultural series. Potluck follows and food contributions are welcome.
Wednesday, June 11
DEATH CAFE, 6 p.m., Albany Public Library, 830 Main St. Facilitated by Kelsey Crelin. Refreshments provided. Information: (802) 755-6107, albanypubliclibraryvt.org.
Friday, June 13
CABOT COMMUNITY CONTRA DANCE, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Willey Building, Cabot Town Hall, 3084 Main St. All dances taught. No partner needed. Information: [email protected].
Saturday, June 14
SUMMER KICKOFF BBQ, hosted by the Walden Community Library, 5 to 7 p.m., behind the elementary school, 135 Cahoon Farm Road. Free and open to all. Lawn games, kids activities, live music. Potluck side dishes or desserts welcome. Call Allison at (802) 522-3855.
Wednesday, June 18
CRAFTSBURY ACADEMY Friends Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Charlmont Restaurant, Morrisville. Information and to sign up: Stella Slicer at (301) 222-6924.
Ongoing Events
SUMMER ACTIVITIES, Craftsbury Public Library, 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.MONTPELIER
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.
MOVEMENT, MEDITATION, QIGONG, with Ellie Hayes, the first Saturday of each month through May, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Woodbury Library community room, 69 Valley Lake Road. All are welcome and children can join the story time from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Space is limited. Call (802) 472-5710
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
LOCAL ARTISTS EXHIBIT, the Third Floor Gallery, Hardwick Inn. A building-wide show on all three floors. Open during regular business hours. Show extended into June.
ORAH MOORE AND MARIE LAPRE GRABON on Exhibit, River Arts, 74 Pleasant St., Morrisville, through June 17. Galleries are open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Information: (802) 888-1261 or [email protected].
PHILLIP ROBERTSON EXHIBIT, Meditations On The Landscape, T.W. Wood Gallery, Montpelier. Exhibit runs through June 20 with a closing reception 5 – 6 p.m.
GERRY TREVITS: New landscape paintings of Shadow Lake and surroundings, through June 17, Parker Pie Gallery, 161 County Road, Glover, VT 05875.
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION EXPERIENCE exhibit on display May 26 to May 30 and June 2 to June 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Johnsbury History and Heritage Center, 421 Summer St. Hosted by St. John de Crevecoeur of the Daughters of the American Revolution in partnership with the American Battlefield Trust. Information: (802) 424-1090 or email stjohnsburyhhc@eriwilliams25gmail-com
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.
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