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].
FOREST CONSERVATION TALK, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Craftsbury Outdoor Center, with Dr. Caitlin Littlefield. Information: headwatersnek.org or [email protected].
Saturday, Oct. 18
A TRIBUTE TO TOM PETTY by The Breakers, 7:30 p.m., Barre Opera House, 6 North Main St.. Tickets at barreoperahouse.org or call (802) 476-8188.
ALBANY LIBRARY WRITING GROUP, 2 – 4 p.m., Albany Public Library. For teens and adults. Writing prompts provided. 830 Main St., Albany. Information: (802) 755-6107, albanypubliclibraryvt.org.
FREE MOVIE NIGHT, hosted by Touch of Grace Church, 6 p.m., 104 Vt. Rte. 16. The film is “Unsung Heroes” and popcorn will be served.
Monday, Oct. 20
HOUSING CONVERSATION SERIES, hosted by Headwaters Community Trust, East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church. Attendees will discuss the future of housing in Craftsbury. Information: go to the Headwaters Community Trust website.
Wednesday, Oct. 22
HOUSING CONVERSATION SERIES, hosted by Headwaters Community Trust, Glover Town Hall. Attendees will discuss the future of housing in Glover. Information: go to the Headwaters Community Trust website.
Thursday, Oct. 23
MINI PUMPKIN DECORATING, 3 p.m., Jeudevine Memorial Library, Hardwick. For all ages. Information: [email protected] or (802) 472-5948.
BUTTERFLY CONSERVATION TALK, 7 to 8 p.m., via zoom, with Dana Williams of the Vermont Center for Ecostudies. Register at vtcoverts.us.
Friday, Oct. 24
PUMPKIN WALK, TRUNK OR TREAT, 6 to 8 p.m., Woodbury Elementary School. Sponsored by Friends of Woodbury Elementary School.
HOUSING CONVERSATION SERIES, hosted by Headwaters Community Trust, Albany Genny. Attendees will discuss the future of housing in Albany. Information: go to the Headwaters Community Trust website.
Saturday, Oct. 25
HOUSING CONVERSATION SERIES, hosted by Headwaters Community Trust, Greensboro United Church. Attendees will discuss the future of housing in Greensboro. Information: go to the Headwaters Community Trust website.
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 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 Library Parker Ladd Communty 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, 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.
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