Wednesday, July 23
PAJAMA STORY TIME, recommended for ages five and under, 5 p.m., Jeudevine Memorial Library, Hardwick. Information: [email protected] or (802) 472-5948.
LAWN GAMES, 6:30 p.m., for all ages, including pickleball, badminton, corn hole, croquet and more, Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield. Information: jaquithpubliclibrary.org or (802) 426-3581.
Saturday, July 26
MOVEMENT EXPLORATION, for toddlers to 10 year olds, with physical therapist Sarah Hingston Prentiss, 10 a.m., Woodbury Community Room. Sponsored by the Woodbury Community Library.
HARDWICK TRAILS event, Medicinal Plants with Erin Rosenthal, 1:30 to 3 p.m. All are welcome.
FAMILIES FIRST! PROTEST, Hardwick Peace Park, 10 a.m. Information: (802) 595-9780 or (802) 456-1983. Rain or shine.
Monday, July 28
BOOK DISCUSSION of “Gather” by Kenneth Cadow,” 6 p.m., Craftsbury Community Care Center. Information: (802) 586-9692, jwsimpsonmemorial.org.
Tuesday, July 29
D. DAVIS and Marc Gwinn, a jazz-folk-pop group performs a free concert, Cabot Village Common, 148 Main St. Food truck is Maharaja Spice. Information: cabotarts.org/summer-music-series
REEVE BASOM explores colorful, fresh ingredients while preparing simple, delicious food to eat together, 2 p.m., Jeudevine Memorial Library, Hardwick. All ages welcome. Information: [email protected] or (802) 472-5948.
PRESENTATION ABOUT WOOD TURTLES, 6 p.m., Woodbury Community Room. Sponsored by the Library in collaboration with the Woodbury Conservation Commission.
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
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.
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.
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, 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 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
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
LULU WOOTTON exhibits her art at the Hardwick Town House, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2 to 6 p.m. through July 23 and during Thursday evening concerts.
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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