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Check out these family-friendly events for parents, caregivers and kids of all ages.
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WED.22
Burlington
BABYTIME: Librarians bring out books, rhymes and songs specially selected for young ones. Pre-walkers and younger. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.
CRAFTERNOON: Crafts take over the Teen Space, from origami to stickers to fireworks in a jar. Ages 11 through 18. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 540-2546.
STEAM SPACE: Kids explore science, technology, engineering, art and math activities. Ages 5 through 11. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.
Chittenden County
BABYTIME: Teeny-tiny library patrons enjoy a gentle, slow story time featuring songs, rhymes and lap play. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.
GET YOUR GAME ON: Countless board games are on the menu at this drop-in meetup for players in grades 6 through 12. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 2:30-4 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.
on Vermont’s nine bat species and how we can help them.
Ferrisburgh Town Office & Community Center, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 434-7245.
Film
See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.
‘EATING UP EASTER’: See WED.22.
‘MARIUPOL: THE PEOPLE’S
STORY’: This new BBC documentary tells the stories of the residents of a once-thriving Ukrainian city that has become a war zone. Reception, 6-6:30 p.m. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 7 p.m. $14-16. Info, 382-9222.
MNFF VERMONT TOUR: ‘PASANG:
IN THE SHADOW OF EVEREST’: Pasang Lhamu Sherpa becomes the first known Nepali woman to summit the world’s highest mountain in this 2022 documentary. Q&A with producer Christy McGill follows. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7 p.m. $12-15. Info, 775-0903.
‘SEA MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.22. WHITE RIVER INDIE FILM FESTIVAL: Films from Iran, Ireland, Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom and beyond make for an overflowing buffet of viewing experiences. See uvjam.org for full schedule. See calendar spotlight. Briggs Opera House, White
LEGO BUILDERS: Elementary-age imagineers explore, create and participate in challenges. Ages 8 and up, or ages 6 and up with an adult helper. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.
PLAY TIME: Little ones build with blocks and read together. Ages 1 through 4. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 1010:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.
barre/montpelier
CHESS CLUB: Kids of all skill levels get one-on-one lessons and play each other in between. Ages 6 and up. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 3:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.
mad river valley/ waterbury
LEGO CHALLENGE CLUB: Kids engage in a fun-filled hour of building, then leave their creations on display in the library all month long. Ages 9 through 11. Waterbury Public Library, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036.
Upper Valley
PEABODY AFTERSCHOOL FUN FOR
GRADES 1-4: Students make friends over crafts and story time. George Peabody Library, Post Mills, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 333-9724.
THU.23 burlington
PRESCHOOL YOGA: Colleen from Grow Prenatal and Family Yoga leads little ones in songs, movement and other fun activities. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.
River Junction, 5:30-9:30 p.m. $15; $100 for festival pass. Info, 295-6688.
‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.22. ‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.22.
food & drink
GREEK PASTRY SALE: See WED.22.
Games
UNPLUGGED GAME NIGHT: Players nosh on pizza and play one of the library’s many board games (or one of their own). Latham Library, Thetford, 5-7 p.m. Free; preregister for pizza. Info, librarian@thetfordlibrary.org.
health & fitness
ONION CITY (SLOW) RUNNING CLUB: All experience levels are welcome at the inaugural run of this new community group. Wishbone Collective, Winooski, 5:30-6:15 p.m. Free. Info, hello@ wishbonecollectivevt.com.
Music
ARTS & CULTURE SERIES: DAVID CHILDS: The jazz pianist plays a program of standards. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 745-1393.
Chittenden County
LEGO TIME: Builders in kindergarten through fourth grade enjoy an afternoon of imagination and play. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
PRESCHOOL MUSIC WITH LINDA
BASSICK: The singer and storyteller extraordinaire leads little ones in indoor music and movement. Birth through age 5. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME: Pre-K patrons play and socialize after music time. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Books, songs, rhymes, sign language lessons and math activities make for well-educated youngsters. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.
TEEN NIGHT: FOOD FOR THOUGHT: The Teen Advisory Board meets over pizza to brainstorm ideas for library programming. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 5-6 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-4918.
barre/montpelier
FUSE BEAD CRAFTERNOONS: Youngsters make pictures out of colorful, meltable doodads. Ages 8 and up. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 3:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Energetic youngsters join Miss Meliss for stories, songs and lots of silliness. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.
stowe/smuggs
WEE ONES PLAY TIME: Caregivers bring kiddos 3 and younger to a new
Outdoors
DREW CLYMER: The Green Mountain Club Bread Loaf Section hosts a talk by a state coordinator on Vermont’s search and rescue system. Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, Middlebury, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, gmcbreadloaf@ greenmountainclub.org.
Politics
THOUGHT CLUB: Artists and activists convene to engage with Burlington‘s rich tradition of radical thought and envision its future. Democracy Creative, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, tevan@democracycreative.com.
Seminars
BETHEL UNIVERSITY: See WED.22.
NAVIGATING HOME MAINTENANCE:
Homeowners learn from a local home inspector how seasonal walkthroughs and checklists can help nip any issues in the bud. Presented by New England Federal Credit Union. Noon-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 764-6940.
VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE:
COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES: Museum workers discuss how to connect with locals. Presented by the Vermont Historical Society sensory learning experience each week. Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 888-3853. mad
river valley/ waterbury
PRESCHOOL PLAY & READ: Outdoor activities, stories and songs get 3- and 4-year-olds engaged. Waterbury Public Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.
FRI.24
Chittenden County
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Imaginative players in grades 5 and up exercise their problem-solving skills in battles and adventures. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.
KIDS ZEN RETREAT: Teen volunteers lead kids in mindfulness activities. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
KIDS’ MOVIES IN THE AUDITORIUM: Little film buffs congregate in the library’s Katie O’Brien Activity Room for a screening of a G-rated movie. See southburlingtonlibrary.org for each week’s title. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.
barre/montpelier
SUGAR ON SNOW: Families make cold candy with maple syrup straight from the sugarhouse, alongside old-fashioned doughnuts and pickles. Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks, Montpelier, noon-4 p.m. $8.95. Info, 223-2740.
WINTER STORY TIME & PLAYGROUP: Participants ages 6 and under hear stories, sing songs and eat tasty treats between outdoor activities. Jaquith and the League of Local Historical Societies & Museums. Noon. Free; preregister. Info, 479-8500.
Theater
‘SWEAT’: See WED.22, 2 & 7:30 p.m.
‘AIRNESS’: See WED.22. words
‘VERMONT ALMANAC: STORIES FROM & FOR THE LAND, VOL. III’: RESCHEDULED. Contributors Edith Forbes and Chuck Wooster, alongside editors Virginia Barlow and Patrick White, get together for an evening of storytelling. Norwich Bookstore, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1114.
EVENING BOOK GROUP: Readers discuss She’s Not There: A Life in Two Genders by Jennifer Finney Boylan in a relaxed round-robin. Virtual option available. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.
VIRTUAL POETRY OPEN
MIC: Wordsmiths read their work at an evening with local performance poet Bianca Amira Zanella. Presented by Phoenix Books. 7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 855-8078. A VISITING WRITER CRAFT TALK WITH MATTHEW OLZMANN: The
Public Library, Marshfield, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.
Upper Valley
STORY TIME: Preschoolers take part in stories, songs and silliness. Latham Library, Thetford, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 785-4361.
Northeast Kingdom
ACORN CLUB STORY TIME: Kids 5 and under play, sing, hear stories and take home a fun activity. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 10-11 a.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 745-1391.
SAT.25
Burlington
BIRDING IN BURLINGTON FOR YOUTH: Avian enthusiasts ages 5 through 11 learn via crafts, stories and birdwatching around the library. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 863-3403.
CURIOUS GEORGE VERMONT PUBLIC
DAY: Kids and grownups alike enjoy a local radio-curated day of fun with everyone’s favorite silly monkey. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Regular admission, $14.50-18; free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.
FAMILY PLAYSHOP: Kids from birth through age 5 learn and play at this school readiness program. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.
Chittenden County
RUG CONCERT: Vermont Youth Orchestra enthralls its youngest concertgoers with poet talks shop with listeners interested in the art of writing. Mason House Library, Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 635-2727.
FRI.24 dance
MASTER CLASS IN SYMBOLOGY OF ORIXAS: Instructor Rosangela Silvestre teaches dancers how to harness sacred symbolism and the body’s connection with nature. Cohen Hall. University of Vermont, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, danceprogram@uvm.edu. etc.
POWERPOINT PARTY: Neighbors share a 10-slide, five minute presentation on their favorite obscure topics. Spark Coworking Space, Greensboro, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, spark@ruralartsvt.org.
fairs & festivals
VERMONT ANIMATION FESTIVAL: film
Over two days of talks, workshops and ceremonies, animators of all ages learn about storyboarding, augmented reality, character development and beyond. See vtanimationfestival.org for full schedule. Northern Vermont University-Lyndon, Lyndonville, 1-11 p.m. Donations; preregister; limited space. Info, kate.renner@ northernvermont.edu.
See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.
‘EATING UP EASTER’: See WED.22.
MNFF VERMONT TOUR: ‘PASANG: IN THE SHADOW OF EVEREST’: See THU.23. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 5:15 p.m. $6-12; free for VTIFF All Access members. Info, 660-2600.
MNFF VERMONT TOUR: ‘RUTH
STONE’S VAST LIBRARY OF THE FEMALE MIND’: A discussion with director Nora Jacobson follows a screening of this intimate portrait of a Vermont poet’s life and work. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7 p.m. $12-15. Info, 775-0903.
MNFF VERMONT TOUR: ‘THE
AUTOMAT’: A 2021 documentary recounts the lost history of the iconic restaurant chain Horn & Hardart, featuring interviews with luminaries such as Mel Brooks and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7:15 p.m. $6-12; free for VTIFF All Access members. Info, 660-2600.
‘SEA MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.22.
WHITE RIVER INDIE FILM
FESTIVAL: See THU.23, 5 p.m.-midnight.
‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.22.
‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.22.
Urine Trouble
Who says a play can’t feature commentary on capitalism and a whole lot of immature pee jokes? The Wild Goose Players present the best of both worlds in Urinetown, the Tony Award-winning musical satire that sends up greed, the dystopian genre and musicals themselves. In a future where an unending drought has led the government to ban private toilets, the only way to go No. 1 is to pay the Urine Good Company a hefty fee to use its public bathrooms. Naturally, the poor start questioning the status quo, and the corporate pissants attempt to stave off revolution in a hilarious story that may just have audiences you-know-what-ing their pants.
‘URINETOWN’
Friday, March 24, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 25, 2 & 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, March 26, 2 p.m., at Bellows Falls Opera House. See website for additional dates. $12-42. Info, 463-3964, ext. 1120, bellowsfallsoperahouse.com.
food & drink
GREEK PASTRY SALE: See WED.22.
health & fitness
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
EXERCISE PROGRAM: Those in need of an easy-on-the-joints workout experience an hour of calming, low-impact movement. Waterbury Public Library, 10:3011:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036.
GUIDED MEDITATION
ONLINE: Dorothy Alling Memorial Library invites attendees to relax on their lunch breaks and reconnect with their bodies. Noon-12:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, programs@ damlvt.org.
Language
ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE
ITALIAN CONVERSATION: Semifluent speakers practice their skills during a slow conversazione about the news. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, noon-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.
ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN REGION GALA
DINNER: Francophiles savor a French-inspired meal alongside retired senator Patrick Leahy, his wife Marcelle, and local and international dignitaries. Copper at Dorset, South Burlington, 5:30-9 p.m. $100; preregister; limited space; cash bar. Info, gala@aflcr. org. lgbtq
SOCIAL HOUR: The Alliance Française of the Lake Champlain Region hosts a rendez-vous over cocktails. Armory Grille and Bar, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, btvescargot@gmail.com.
PRIDE SNOW DAY: Pride Center of Vermont invites queer and trans skiers and snowboarders of all experience levels to enjoy an evening of discounted lift tickets, lessons and group fun. Bolton Valley Resort, 3-10 p.m. Price of lift tickets and rentals; preregister. Info, phoebe@pridecentervt.org.
Music
BASSET: The Toronto-based acoustic duo take listeners on a timeless journey through cool forests and quiet city streets. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 7-9:30 p.m. Pay what you can. Info, 728-9878.
‘LIVING WATER’: Counterpoint singers raise their voices in a program celebrating sacred music by composers of African descent. First Church in Barre, Universalist, 7:30 p.m. $5-20. Info, 540-1784.
‘THE SOMEWHAT TRUE TALE OF ROBIN HOOD’: The Shelburne Players’ 40th production follows a bumbling Robin Hood in a funny, family-friendly retelling of the classic stories. Shelburne Town Hall, 7-9 p.m. $20. Info, 343-2602.
‘URINETOWN’: The Wild Goose Players present this Tony Awardwinning satire that takes place in a dystopian future where water — in all its forms — is worth its weight in gold. See calendar spotlight. Bellows Falls Opera House, 7:30 p.m. $15-40. Info, 463-3964, ext. 1120.
SAT.25 agriculture
MAPLE OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND: Visitors are in for a sweet weekend packed with tours, demonstrations and delicious treats. See vermontmaple.org for all participating locations. Various locations statewide. Free. Info, 777-2667.
Dance
REGGAETÓN DANCE PARTY: Movers and shakers enjoy Puerto Rican grooves from DJ Chele, hot empanadas from Nando’s Moon & Stars, and company around a bonfire. Main Street Museum, White River Junction, 8 p.m. $10. Info, info@mainstreetmuseum.org.
SPRING EQUINOX DANCE: All dances are demonstrated and no experience is necessary at this celebratory springtime shindig. Bobbin Mill Community Center, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 777-4414.
Seminars
BETHEL UNIVERSITY: See WED.22.
YOUR PODCAST, YOUR WAY: Queen City citizens with something to say learn how to develop, record, conduct interviews for and distribute their own audio show. RETN & VCAM Media Factory, Burlington, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Free; donations accepted; preregister. Info, 651-9692.
Theater
‘SWEAT’: See WED.22, 7:30 p.m. ‘AIRNESS’: See WED.22.
‘THE COUNTRY WIFE’: This 17thcentury comedy, controversial in its own time for its sexual explicitness, is given new life courtesy of the St. Johnsbury Players. Fuller Hall, St. Johnsbury Academy, 7:30 p.m. $5. Info, stjplayersweb@ gmail.com.
‘THE GOOD DOCTOR’: Chekhov’s stories are brought to charmingly absurd life in this intimate BarnArts production. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $15-20. Info, info@barnarts.org.
‘KING LEAR, THE WESTERN!’: Very Merry Theatre presents a musical, Wild West twist on the Bard’s classic tale. O.N.E. Community Center, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, ben@verymerrytheatre.org.
WHITE RIVER INDIE FILM
FESTIVAL: See THU.23, 10 a.m-midnight.
‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.22. ‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.22.
food & drink
ADVENTURE DINNER SUGAR
SHACK POP-UP: Mocktails and maple barbecue are available for purchase at this drop-in celebration of all things syrupy. Shelburne Farms, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 248-224-7539.
ETHIOPIAN & ERITREAN CUISINE games
TAKEOUT: Foodies from the Old North End and beyond sample Mulu Tewelde’s spicy, savory, succulent meals. Vegetarian options available; bring your own bag. 20 Allen St., Burlington, 4 p.m. $523; preregister. Info, tewmlde@ yahoo.com.
GREEK PASTRY SALE: See WED.22.
WAFFLE DAY: The Swedish celebration of waffles gets a Vermont twist with Runamok’s infused maple syrups and interactive glassblowing activities. AO Glass, Burlington, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, hello@aoglass.com.
WOODBURY PIE BREAKFAST: Neighbors catch up over sweet and savory desserts. Live music and a silent auction are the cherry on top. Woodbury Elementary School, 8-10:30 a.m. $4-7; free for kids under 4. Info, woodbury vermontlibrary@gmail.com.
SWING TIME!: Partygoers move and shake to the music. Wear clean, soft-soled shoes. Beginners’ lesson, 7 p.m. Grange Hall Cultural Center, Waterbury Center, 7:30 p.m. $5. Info, 244-4168.
fairs & festivals
FERMENT FEST: Locals indulge in all kinds of funky food and drink during a day of talks, live music, SCOBY and starter swaps, and a vendor fair. See calendar spotlight. The Soda Plant, Burlington, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 503-0344.
VERMONT ANIMATION FESTIVAL: See FRI.24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Film
See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.
‘GENTLEMAN’S AGREEMENT’:
Rabbi David Edleson of Temple Sinai leads a discussion after this Academy Award-winning 1947 film that addressed antisemitism in America. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 8-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-5125.
MNFF VERMONT TOUR: ‘RUTH
STONE’S VAST LIBRARY OF THE FEMALE MIND’: See FRI.24. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 2 p.m. $12. Info, 748-2600.
‘SEA MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.22.
CHESS CLUB: Players of all ages and abilities face off and learn new strategies. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.
health & fitness
MAPLE RUN 5K: The whole fam runs a race through school grounds and a sugar bush to celebrate the start of spring. Prizes, snacks and sugarhouse tours follow. Proceeds benefit World Central Kitchen’s relief efforts in Turkey. Rock Point School, Burlington, 9:30-11:30 a.m. $5-15. Info, 863-1104.
Lgbtq
PRIDE HIKES: SUGAR ON SNOW: All ages, orientations and identities are welcome to experience a private tour of the sugar bush and sample syrups. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 1-3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, sarah. hooghuis@audubon.org.
QUEER SANGHA: LGBTQ folks of all experience levels meditate, learn and discuss together. Laughing River Yoga, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, hayden. boska@gmail.com.
Montr Al
‘ENGLISH’: See WED.22, 8 p.m.
Music
CHAMPLAIN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: Matt LaRocca conducts a program featuring works by Aaron Copland, Ludwig van Beethoven and Duke Ellington, as well as the premiere of a new piece by Vermont composer Kyle Saulnier. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 7:30 p.m. $6-17. Info, 382-9222.
JENNI & THE JAZZ
JUNKETEERS: The Vermontbased vocalist lends her voice to classic songs by the indomitable women of jazz. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.
‘LIVING WATER’: See FRI.24. Norwich Congregational Church.
ROCK INTO SPRING: Local acts Bodenbender and End User usher in springtime. Brandon Town Hall, 7-10 p.m. $10. Info, mjviscido3@gmail.com.
UMASS PERCUSSION
ENSEMBLE: The college group hits it out of the park under the direction of marimbist Ayano Kataoka. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, 7 p.m. $5; free for members and kids under 18. Info, 257-0124, ext. 101.
‘VIENNA 19C: HAUSMUSIK’: The Spruce Peak Chamber Music Society presents an intimate night of Austrian classical works. Live stream available. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7 p.m.
$15-35. Info, 760-4634.
Seminars
BETHEL UNIVERSITY: See WED.22.
NAMI VERMONT MENTAL
ILLNESS & RECOVERY
WORKSHOP: Family, peers, professionals and community members at this National Alliance on Mental Illness seminar brush up on symptoms, treatment methods, coping strategies and crisis prevention. Essex Police Department, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 876-7949, ext. 100.
Theater
‘SWEAT’: See WED.22, 2 & 7:30 p.m.
‘AIRNESS’: See WED.22, 2 & 7:30 p.m.
‘THE COUNTRY WIFE’: See FRI.24.
FOMO?
Find even more local events in this newspaper and online: art film
Find visual art exhibits and events in the Art section and at sevendaysvt.com/art.
See what’s playing at theaters in the On Screen section.
music + nightlife
Find club dates at local venues in the Music + Nightlife section online at sevendaysvt.com/ music.
Learn more about highlighted listings in the Magnificent 7 on page 11.
‘THE GOOD DOCTOR’: See FRI.24.
‘KING LEAR, THE WESTERN!’: See FRI.24, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
‘THE SOMEWHAT TRUE TALE OF ROBIN HOOD’: See FRI.24, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
‘URINETOWN’: See FRI.24, 2 & 7:30 p.m.
words
POETRY EXPERIENCE: Local wordsmith Rajnii Eddins hosts a supportive writing and sharing circle for poets of all ages.
Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.
POETRY MONTH KICKOFF: Local verse enthusiasts get in the mood for April with a group reading by some local wordsmiths.
Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, noon-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
SUN.26
agriculture film
MAPLE OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND: See SAT.25.
See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.
MNFF VERMONT TOUR: ‘RUTH STONE’S VAST LIBRARY OF THE FEMALE MIND’: See FRI.24. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 2-4 p.m. $12. Info, 533-2000.
MNFF VERMONT TOUR:
‘THE AUTOMAT’: See FRI.24. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 2 p.m. $12. Info, 748-2600.
MOTION STATE DANCE FILM SERIES: SEASON FIVE: The traveling festival of short choreography films stops in southern Vermont. Q&A with curators follows. Next Stage Arts Project, Putney, 4 p.m. $10. Info, 387-0102.
‘SEA MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.22.
WHITE RIVER INDIE FILM FESTIVAL: See THU.23, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.22.
‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.22.
food & drink
GREEK PASTRY SALE: See WED.22.
MAPLE BREAKFAST WITH PHOENIX HOUSE CATERING:
After smothering pancakes and french toast casserole in syrup, diners head to the sugarhouse for demos and tastings. Georgia Mountain Maples, Milton, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. $6.95-17.95. Info, 933-8400.
health & fitness
KARUNA COMMUNITY
MEDITATION: A YEAR TO LIVE (FULLY): Participants practice keeping joy, generosity and gratitude at the forefront of their minds. Jenna’s House, Johnson, 10-11:15 a.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, mollyzapp@live.com.
Lgbtq
MOMENTUM COFFEE & CONVERSATION: LGBTQ Vermonters ages 55 and up chat over warm drinks. Uncommon Coffee, Essex Center, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, eeka@pridecentervt. org.
PRIDE WALK: Rutland County Audubon, Outright Vermont and Come Alive Outside lead a low-key nature sojourn for LGBTQ community members and allies. Whipple Hollow Trail, West Rutland, 1-3 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, birding@ rutlandcountyaudubon.org.
SEXUAL HEALTH FOCUS GROUP: UVM medical students gather confidential information from members of the LGBTQ community for use in a research project. Participants are entered in a raffle for an Earth + Salt gift card. Pride Center of Vermont, Burlington, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 860-7812.
Montr Al
‘ENGLISH’: See WED.22, 2 & 7 p.m.
Music
‘OPERA IN THE AFTERNOON’: Dog River Trio plays works for soprano, mezzo-soprano and piano by composers including Mozart, Vivaldi and Mahler at its inaugural show. Christ Episcopal Church, Montpelier, 3-4 p.m. $25 suggested donation. Info, 249-2631.
BASSET: See FRI.24. Presented by Valley Stage Productions. Richmond Congregational Church, 4-6 p.m. $15-25. Info, 434-4563.
‘THE FRENCH CONNECTION’: Flutist Karen Kevra and pianist Jeffrey Chappell hit all the right notes in a program including high-octane showpieces galore. Plainfield Town Hall Opera House, 4-5 p.m. $20 suggested donation. Info, 498-3173.
JAZZ CONCERT: Christopher McWilliams on piano, Denise Ricker on flute and Dov Michael Schiller on percussion present an afternoon of the music of Claude Bolling. Bethany United Church of Christ, Montpelier, 2 p.m. $25 suggested donation. Info, 223-2424.
PLAY EVERY TOWN: Prolific pianist David Feurzeig and guest cellist Linda Galvan continue a four-year, statewide series of shows in protest of high-pollution worldwide concert tours. Donations benefit 350 Vermont. First Congregational Church Essex, Essex Junction, 3 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 321-614-0591.
Outdoors
FEMINIST BIRD CLUB OF NORTHERN VERMONT OUTING: The inaugural birdwatching walk of this northern Vermont chapter is open to anyone interested in feathered friends. Waterfront Park, Burlington, 9-11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, northern vermontfbc@gmail.com. seminars theater words
BETHEL UNIVERSITY: See WED.22.
‘SWEAT’: See WED.22, 5 p.m.
‘AIRNESS’: See WED.22, 2 p.m.
‘THE COUNTRY WIFE’: See FRI.24, 2 p.m.
‘THE GOOD DOCTOR’: See FRI.24, 2-4 p.m.
‘URINETOWN’: See FRI.24, 2 p.m.
‘ZIG ZAG LIT MAG’ ISSUE.14
RELEASE PARTY: Hot off the press, the latest issue of the Addison County arts and literature magazine debuts with a reading and a meet and greet.
Tourterelle, New Haven, 2:30-4 p.m. Free; cash bar. Info, info@ zigzaglitmag.org.
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Agriculture
STARTING SEEDS WITH EASE: Laura Oliver of the Jericho Seed Library teaches gardeners how to grow strong seedlings indoors. Community Center, Jericho, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 829-8168.
Business
FEMALE FOUNDERS SPEAKERS
SERIES: VERMONT’S NEW
MANUFACTURERS: Diane
Abruzzini of Rigorous, Jane Sandelman of Cannatrol, and Carey Strobeck of Fourbital Factory and 4T2D discuss some of our state’s newest industries: clothing, cannabis and robotics. Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. $15; cash bar. Info, sam@vcet.co.
Crafts
FIBER ARTS FREE-FOR-ALL:
Makers make friends while working on their knitting, sewing, felting and beyond. Artistree etc.
Community Arts Center Theatre & Gallery, South Pomfret, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, theknittinkittenvt@ gmail.com.
KNIT FOR YOUR NEIGHBORS: See THU.23.
SMALL TALK ANTIDOTE // DIALOGIC CIRCLES: Life coach Maris Harmon facilitates biweekly virtual philosophical discussions designed around collective support. 6-7:30 p.m. $10; preregister. Info, maris. harmon@gmail.com.
Film
See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.
GREEN SCREEN LIGHTING: Students learn how to transport their films to the deep sea, deep space and beyond using simple special effects. RETN & VCAM Media Factory, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free; donations accepted; preregister. Info, 651-9692.
‘SEA MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.22.
‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.22.
‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.22.
food & drink
FOUR-COURSE FARM DINNER WITH FROG HOLLOW
FARMSTEAD: A carefully curated gourmet meal features local nosh from Switchback Beer, Jasper Hill Farm and Wild Hart Distillery. Local Maverick, Burlington, 5:307:30 p.m. $75; preregister. Info, info@localmaverickus.com.
GREEK PASTRY SALE: See WED.22.
health & fitness
ADVANCED TAI CHI: Experienced movers build strength, improve balance and reduce stress. Holley Hall, Bristol, 11 a.m.-noon. Free; donations accepted. Info, jerry@ skyrivertaichi.com.
LAUGHTER YOGA: Spontaneous, joyful movement and breath promote physical and emotional health. Pathways Vermont, Burlington, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, chrisn@pathwaysvermont.org.
LONG-FORM SUN 73: Beginners and experienced practitioners learn how tai chi can help with arthritis, mental clarity and range of motion. Holley Hall, Bristol, 11 a.m.-noon. Free; donations accepted. Info, wirlselizabeth@ gmail.com.
YANG 24: This simplified tai chi method is perfect for beginners looking to build strength and balance. Congregational Church of Middlebury, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, wirlselizabeth@gmail.com.
language
ENGLISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE: Locals learning English as a second language gather in the Digital Lab to build vocabulary and make friends. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.
FOMO?
Find even more local events in this newspaper and online: art film music + nightlife
Find visual art exhibits and events in the Art section and at sevendaysvt.com/art.
See what’s playing at theaters in the On Screen section.
Find club dates at local venues in the Music + Nightlife section online at sevendaysvt.com/ music.
Learn more about highlighted listings in the Magnificent 7 on page 11.
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Pass the Bubbly
Foodies celebrate all things fizzy and foamy at the inaugural Ferment Fest. Local vendors sell and offer samples of their lip-smackingly sour wares, including coffee, wine, beer, yogurt, sauerkraut, cheese, kimchi, mead and kombucha. Attendees learn more about the art and science of fermentation from a lineup of speakers; exchange sourdough starters, kombucha SCOBYs, vinegar mothers and kefir grains at the community swap; and enjoy the tangy, briny tunes of the Dirty Forks while snacking on cheese boards and sourdough doughnuts.
FERMENT FEST
Saturday, March 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Soda Plant in Burlington. Free. Info, 503-0344, pitchforkpickle.com.
ITALIAN BOOK CLUB: Intermediate and experienced Italian speakers read and discuss Giovinette: Le Calciatrici Che Sfidarono Il Duce by Federica Seneghini. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 10:15-11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.
Lgbtq
NONBINARY SOCIAL GROUP: Genderqueer, agender, gender nonconforming and questioning Vermonters gather for a virtual tea time. Presented by Pride Center of Vermont. 6:30-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, trans@ pridecentervt.org.
Montr Al
‘ENGLISH’: See WED.22, 7 p.m.
Politics
LEGISLATIVE FORUM: State representatives discuss the upcoming session with their constituents. Virtual option available. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.
Seminars
BETHEL UNIVERSITY: See WED.22.
Theater
PLAYMAKERS: Playwrights develop new work in a collaborative setting. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, playmakersvt@gmail.com.
Words
ADDISON COUNTY WRITERS COMPANY: Poets, playwrights, novelists and memoirists of every experience level meet weekly for an MFA-style workshop. Swift House Inn, Middlebury, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, jay@zigzaglitmag.org.
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WE’RE ALZ IN THIS TOGETHER: DESTIGMATIZING DEMENTIA IN ADDISON COUNTY: Advocates from Age Well and other local organizations speak up for Vermonters with Alzheimer’s
College, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5822.
SWING DANCING: Local Lindy hoppers and jitterbuggers convene at Vermont Swings’ weekly boogie-down. Bring clean shoes. Beginner lessons, 6:30 p.m. Champlain Club, Burlington, 7:309 p.m. $5. Info, 864-8382.
Education
STEPHANIE SHONEKAN:
The dean of the University of Maryland’s College of Arts and Humanities discusses her innovative programs for training junior faculty and promoting diversity and inclusion. Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, 5:306:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5221.
Film
See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.
‘RAISING ARIZONA’: Nicolas Cage and Holly Hunter star in the Coen brothers’ 1987 cult classic about an ex-con and an ex-cop who tackle parenthood. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, mariah@mainstreetlanding.com.
‘SEA MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.22. ‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.22. ‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.22.
food & drink
GREEK PASTRY SALE: See WED.22.
GUEST CHEF DINNER: Chef Will Gilson serves up a skillful culinary experience featuring New England fine dining and expert beverage pairings. Tipsy Trout, Stowe, 6:30-10 p.m. $175; preregister. Info, 760-4735.
Montr Al
‘ENGLISH’: See WED.22, 8 p.m.
Music
and other forms of dementia. Vergennes Congregational Church, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 377-1419.
Agriculture
MIKE LIZOTTE: “The Seed Man” teaches home growers how to transform small areas of yard into miniature meadows that benefit wildlife and soil quality. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 238-4213.
Community
CURRENT EVENTS
DISCUSSION GROUP: Brownell Library hosts a virtual roundtable for neighbors to pause and reflect on the news cycle. 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.
Dance
MOVEMENT MATTERS: JU-
MATATU M. POE: A multidisciplinary artist shares “Transitions Into Terrestrial,” a performance incorporating dance, video, poetry and images. Dance Theatre, Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury
STEPHANIE SHONEKAN: A professor of ethnomusicology discusses seminal Nigerian musician Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s album Sorrow, Tears and Blood. Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5221.
Seminars
BETHEL UNIVERSITY: See WED.22.
tech
DROP-IN TECH HELP: Experts answer questions about phones, laptops, e-readers and more in one-on-one sessions. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.
Theater
FROM LIPS TO STAGE: CREATING DOCUMENTARY THEATER: A workshop teaches playwrights how to transform interviews into stageworthy dialogue and stories. Norwich University, Northfield, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Free. Info, 485-2423.
Words
BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB: Readers digest American Fire: Love, Arson and Life in a Vanishing Land by Monica Hesse over lunch. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12:301:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
NONFICTION BOOK
DISCUSSION: The City in History: Its Origins, Its Transformations and Its Prospects by Lewis Mumford takes readers on a deep dive into urban society from ancient times through the present. Presented by Latham Library. Noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 785-4361.
POETRY GROUP: A supportive verse-writing workshop welcomes those who would like feedback on their work or who are just happy to listen. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 846-4140.
VIRGINIA WOOLF BOOK
DISCUSSION: The Burlington Literature Group reads and analyzes the foundational author’s novels Mrs. Dalloway, To the Lighthouse and The Waves over nine weeks. 6:30-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, info@ nereadersandwriters.com.
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INTRO TO CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS FOR
SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS: Webinar attendees learn how to connect with customers and the community in tough times. Presented by Mercy Connections. Noon-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 846-7081.
QUEEN CITY BUSINESS
NETWORKING INTERNATIONAL community crafts
GROUP: See WED.22.
SPRING MENTOR TRAINING: See WED.22.
WEAVING POEMCITY POETRY INTO ART: MAKING MAGICAL
DANISH WOVEN PAPER dance
HEARTS: Patrons practice the Scandinavian craft of julehjerter with pages of poetry from National Poetry Months past. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.
MOVEMENT MATTERS: ‘THE SWITCHING’: jumatatu m. poe leads a master class in evolution, shapeshifting and inner learning for dancers. Dance Theatre, Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury
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an interactive hour of music and meet and greets. Elley-Long Music Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 11 a.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 655-5030.
SATURDAY STORIES: Kiddos start the weekend off right with stories and songs. Ages 3 through 7. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.
barre/montpelier
SUGAR ON SNOW: See FRI.24.
stowe/smuggs
MUSICAL STORY TIME: Song, dance and other tuneful activities supplement picture books for kids 2 through 5. Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 888-3853.
Northeast Kingdom
SATURDAY CREATIVE FAMILIES film
INITIATIVE: ‘TIME OUT’: The Rural Arts Collaborative leads artsy activities for creative kids ages 6 through 12 while parents socialize over tea and coffee on the second floor. Grass Roots Art and Community Effort, Hardwick, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, info@ruralartsvt.org.
THE BAFFO BOX SHOW: Performed in a one-of-a-kind combination suit and stage, this Modern Times Theater show fuses puppetry, ventriloquism and standup comedy. York Street Meeting House, Lyndon, 7 p.m. $15-20; free for students. Info, 748-2600.
College, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5822.
See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.
‘LIFE AFTER YOU’: A talk-back with the film crew and community members follows this 2020 drama about the opioid epidemic. Proceeds benefit Jenna’s Promise. Marquis Theatre & Southwest Café, Middlebury, 3:15 & 6:30 p.m. $10. Info, 388-4841.
‘A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES’: Vermont Symphony Orchestra musicians score seven animated and documentary shorts, from a reimagining of “Hansel and Gretel” to the story of an undocumented family. Castleton University, 7 p.m. $10-30. Info, 864-5741.
‘THE PRINCESS BRIDE’: “Inconceivable!” A young woman and her true love battle the evils of a mythical kingdom to be reunited in this 1987 fairy-tale film. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.
‘SEA MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.22.
‘TO BE FAIR’: A new documentary follows Vermont State’s Attorney Sarah George as her progressive public safety policies are put to the test in a county election. Grand Maple Ballroom, Davis Center, University of Vermont, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 825-8173.
FAMILY CONTRA DANCE: No experience is necessary at this all-ages line dance featuring live tunes by Maeve Fairfax and Brian Perkins. StudiOne Dance, Burlington, 1:30-3:30 p.m. $8-20 suggested donation. Info, calling.luke@ gmail.com.
barre/montpelier
SUGAR ON SNOW: See FRI.24.
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STORIES WITH SHANNON: Bookworms ages 2 through 5 enjoy fun-filled reading time. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.
Chittenden County
LIFE-SIZE BOARD GAME: Kiddos become game pieces in this fun afterschool activity. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
TEEN NIGHT: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Local wizards and warlocks ages 12 and up play a collaborative game of magic and monsters. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 5-6 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 878-4918.
Northeast Kingdom
ACORN CLUB STORY TIME: See FRI.24, 2-2:30 p.m.
DANCE PARTY MONDAYS: Little ones 5 and under get groovy together. Siblings welcome. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 745-1391.
‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.22. ‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.22.
food & drink
GREEK PASTRY SALE: See WED.22.
health & fitness
CHAIR YOGA: See WED.22. MEDICARE 101: Experts clear up common questions about enrolling in state health insurance for seniors. Presented by University of Vermont Health Network and MVP Health Care. Noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, socialmedia@ uvmhealth.org.
Language
ELL CLASSES: ENGLISH FOR BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS: See WED.22. IRISH LANGUAGE CLASS: See WED.22.
Montr Al
‘ENGLISH’: See WED.22.
Music
AL STEWART: The Scottish folk revival singer-songwriter takes the stage alongside his band, the Empty Pockets. Double E Performance Center’s T-Rex Theater, Essex Junction, 7-11 p.m. $50-55. Info, 876-7152.
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PIZZA AND PAPERBACKS: Teen bibliophiles discuss their latest reads over a slice. Ages 11 through 18. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 540-2546.
SING-ALONG WITH LINDA BASSICK: Babies, toddlers and preschoolers sing, dance and wiggle along with Linda. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.
Chittenden County
AFTERSCHOOL DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Elementary-age kids learn to play D&D and build their teamwork and problem-solving skills. Ages 8 and up. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 878-4918.
CRAFTYTOWN!: From painting and printmaking to collage and sculpture, creative kids explore different projects and mediums. Ages 8 and up, or ages 6 and up with an adult helper. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.
LEGO ROBOTICS: CARNIVAL GAMES: Over four weeks of workshops, builders in grades 3 through 5 learn how to combine their favorite blocks with a knowledge of computer coding. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6956.
PLAYGROUP & FAMILY SUPPORT: Families with children under age 5 play and connect with others in the community. Winooski Memorial Library, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 655-6424.
FARMERS NIGHT: GERRY
GRIMO & THE EAST BAY JAZZ
ENSEMBLE: The 10-piece swing band transports audience members back in time. House Chamber, Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 828-2228.
Outdoors
MARTHA MOLNAR: Listeners learn how important meadows are for birds and insects from the author of Playing God in the Meadow: How I Learned to Admire My Weeds. Grace Congregational Church, Rutland, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, birding@ rutlandcountyaudubon.org.
SMUGGS 55+ SKI CLUB: See WED.22.
seminars
BETHEL UNIVERSITY: See WED.22.
GROW YOUR AUDIENCE: Artists and content creators learn how to build and connect with a fan base. Presented by Media Factory. 3-5 p.m. Free; donations accepted; preregister. Info, 651-9692.
WHO WILL GET YOUR IRA ASSETS?: New England Federal Credit Union experts explain the importance of designating your beneficiaries. Noon-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 764-6940.
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Little ones enjoy a cozy session of reading, rhyming and singing. Birth through age 5. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
TODDLERTIME: Kids ages 1 through 3 and their caregivers join Miss Alyssa for a lively session of stories, singing and wiggling. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 9:15 & 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.
barre/montpelier
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: See THU.23.
ROBIN’S NEST NATURE PLAYGROUP: Outdoor pursuits through fields and forests captivate little ones up to age 5 and their parents. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 10 a.m.-noon. Free; donations accepted. Info, 229-6206.
mad river valley/ waterbury
ISSUES AND IDENTITIES BOOK GROUP: Using current and past Golden Dome Award nominees, readers ages 9 through 12 discuss social issues such as race, gender and disability. Waterbury Public Library, 3:45-5 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036.
Northeast Kingdom
RED CLOVER BOOK CLUB: Readers ages 6 through 10 discuss a book and do an art activity each week. Siblings welcome. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 745-1391.
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Burlington
BABYTIME: See WED.22.
Sports
GREEN MOUNTAIN TABLE TENNIS CLUB: See WED.22. talks
LUNCH AND LEARN: CLAIRE
JERRY: The National Museum of American History gives a lunchtime address titled “Persuasion, Presidents, Propaganda: The United States Goes to War.” Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University, Northfield, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 485-2183. tech
MATTHEW PRICE: A professor discusses new innovations in using smartphones and other mobile devices to diagnose and treat PTSD. Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building, University of Vermont, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 656-1297.
Theater
‘BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL’: UVM theater and dance students present a hilarious horror satire about embracing your inner beast. Royall Tyler Theatre, University of Vermont, Burlington, 7:30-10 p.m. $10-25. Info, rtttickets@uvm. edu. ➆
CRAFTERNOON: See WED.22.
STEAM SPACE: See WED.22.
Chittenden County
BABYTIME: See WED.22.
CREATE A FORT AND READ: Young bookworms build a perfectly cozy reading fortress out of chairs and blankets. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 2:30-4 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.
LEGO BUILDERS: See WED.22.
PLAY TIME: See WED.22.
SPECIAL PLAY TIME WITH FOUR WINDS: Little ones ages 1 through 4 have messy fun in the mud with Four Winds Nature Institute. Dress appropriately. Siblings welcome. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.
barre/montpelier
CHESS CLUB: See WED.22.
MAKE NEW FRIENDS: Girls preparing for kindergarten or first grade make friends and learn core linguistic, cognitive and emotional skills over four weeks. Presented by Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 603-627-4158.
Upper Valley
PEABODY AFTERSCHOOL FUN FOR GRADES 1-4: See WED.22.
Northeast Kingdom
TWEEN BOOK CLUB: Book lovers ages 10 through 14 share their favorite recent reads at this monthly meeting. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 745-1391. K
THE FOLLOWING CLASS LISTINGS ARE PAID ADVERTISEMENTS. ANNOUNCE YOUR CLASS FOR AS LITTLE AS $16.75/WEEK (INCLUDES SIX PHOTOS AND UNLIMITED DESCRIPTION ONLINE). SUBMIT YOUR CLASS AD AT SEVENDAYSVT.COM/POSTCLASS.
Agriculture
LEARN THE CRAFT OF BEEKEEPING : Swaying Daisies Honeybee Farm presents e Art & Science of Beekeeping. Join us this season for a hands-on beekeeping workshop experience at our apiaries. Weekly hands-on spring workshops Mar. 26 through May 21. Who can learn beekeeping? Anyone! Workshops are for both new-bees and seasoned beekeepers. Every other Sun. beginning Mar. 26, 10-11:30 a.m. Cost: $35/1.5-hour hands-on beekeeping workshop. Location: Swaying Daisies Honeybee Farm Apiary, Hinesburg. Info: Karen Posner, 375-7298, swayingdaisieshoney@gmail.com, swayingdaisieshoney beefarm.com/learn-the-craftof-beekeeping-a-hands-onexperience-begins-march-26-2023.
Art
DAVIS STUDIO ART CLASSES:
Discover your happy place in one of our weekly classes. Making art boosts emotional well-being and brings joy to your life, especially when you connect with other art enthusiasts. Select the ongoing program that’s right for you. Now enrolling youths and adults for classes in drawing, painting and fused glass. Location: Davis Studio, 916 Shelburne Rd., S. Burlington. Info: 425-2700, davisstudiovt.com.
Culinary
BERRY GALETTE WORKSHOP: In this workshop, we will tackle making an extra-flaky homemade pie crust and a delicious filling from your choice of berries and fruit! You’ll go home with your own custom galette and the recipe to make it again on your own at home. We will also get the chance to eat a slice during the class. Fri., Apr. 14, 6 p.m. Cost: $10-45. Location: Red Poppy Cakery, 1 Elm St., Waterbury Village Historic District. Info: 203-400-0700.
SWEET POTATO GNOCCHI
BOLOGNESE: Join Janina in making this heartwarming soul food to keep you and yours warm this winter! is recipe can easily be gluten-free, vegan and/ or dairy-free. You will receive an accurate ingredient list, list of supplies, and the Zoom class info via email. Sun., Mar. 26, 5 p.m.
Cost: $25. Location: Online. Info: 203-400-0700.
Dance
SWING TIME: Beginner lesson from 7-7:30 p.m. Dance begins at 7:30 p.m. $5 for lesson and dancing. Cash or check at the door. No partner necessary. All welcome!
Please wear clean, soft-soled, nonmarking shoes. Sat., Mar. 25, 7 p.m.
Cost: $5. Location: Grange Hall Cultural Center, 317 Howard Ave., Waterbury Center. Info: 244-4168.
Martial Arts
AIKIDO: THE POWER OF HARMONY: Discover the dynamic, flowing martial art of aikido. Relax under pressure and cultivate core power, aerobic fitness and resiliency. Aikido emphasizes throws, joint locks and internal power. Circular movements teach how to blend with the attack. We offer inclusive classes and a safe space for all. Visitors should watch a class before joining. Beginners’ classes 5 days/week. Membership rates incl. unlimited classes. Contact us for info about membership rates for adults, youths & families. Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Benjamin Pincus, 951-8900, bpincus@burlingtonaikido.org, burlingtonaikido.org.
VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: We offer a legitimate Brazilian jiu-jitsu training program for men, women and children in a friendly, safe and positive environment. Julio Cesar “Foca” Fernandez Nunes; CBJJP and IBJJF seventh-degree Carlson Gracie Sr. Coral Belt-certified instructor; teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! A two-time world masters champion, five-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu national champion, three-time Rio de Janeiro state champion and Gracie Challenge champion. Accept no limitations! 1st class is free. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 598-2839, julio@ bjjusa.com, vermontbjj.com.
Language
ADULT LIVE SPANISH E-CLASSES: Join us for adult Spanish classes this spring, using Zoom online videoconferencing. Our 17th year. Learn from a native speaker via small group classes or individual instruction. You’ll always be participating and speaking. Four different levels. Note: Classes fill up fast. See our website or contact us for details. Beginning week of Apr. 3. 10 classes of 90+ min. each week, 1/week. Location: Online. Info: 585-1025, spanishparavos@ gmail.com, spanishwaterbury center.com.
SPANISH CLASSES FOR ALL
AGES: Premier native-speaking Spanish professor Maigualida Rak is giving fun, interactive online lessons to improve comprehension and pronunciation and to achieve fluency. Audiovisual material is used. “I feel proud to say that my students have significantly improved their Spanish with my teaching approach.” — Maigualida Rak. Location: Online. Info: 881-0931, spanishtutor. vtfla@gmail.com, facebook.com/ spanishonlinevt.
Massage
CHINESE MEDICAL MASSAGE: is program teaches two forms of East Asian medical massage: Tui Na and shiatsu. We will explore Oriental medicine theory and diagnosis, as well as the body’s meridian system, acupressure points, and yin-yang and five-element theory. Additionally, Western anatomy and physiology are taught. VSAC nondegree grants are available. FSMTBapproved program. Starts Sep. 2023. Cost: $6,000/625-hour program. Location: Elements of Healing, 21 Essex Way, Suite 109, Essex Jct. Info: Scott Moylan, 2888160, scott@elementsofhealing. net, elementsofhealing.net.
Meditation
SPRING CLEANING SOUND BATH: Lie down, relax and enjoy this sonic cleansing, releasing the past and calling in your dreams, allowing the magical sounds of planetary gongs and crystal bowls to wash over you and the vibrations of bronze bowls to wash through you! Great to relieve stress and pain. No experience required. Fri., Mar. 24, 7-8:30 p.m. Cost: $35/90-minute class. Location: Mothership VT, 19 Church St., Upstairs, Suite 1, Burlington. Info: Evolvlove Sound erapy, Kirk Jones, 510697-7790, love@evolvlove.com, evolvlove.square.site.
Movement
BARRE & JUICE WITH DANIELLE HAVENS AND ECOBEAN: is class is focused on small, low-impact movements that strengthen and tone your entire body. Danielle guides you through a class set to upbeat music and aims to leave you feeling inspired, empowered, and connected to your body and breath. BYO yoga mat! All levels. After class, enjoy kombucha and smoothie samples from Ecobean. Sun., Apr. 16, 9 a.m.
Cost: $25. Location: Maverick Market at 110, 110 Main St., Burlington. Info: info@local maverickus.com.
Music
DJEMBE & TAIKO DRUMMING:
JOIN US!: New classes (outdoors mask optional/masks indoors).
Taiko Tue. and Wed. Djembe Wed.; Kids & Parents Tue. and Wed. Conga classes by request!
Location: Taiko Space. Info: 999-4255, spaton55@gmail.com.
Outdoors
THE ONE-NIGHT STAND: BICYCLE
CARE: Having an understanding of your bike and how to care for it is empowering to both you and your ride. e One-Night Stand will cause neither regret nor shame; instead, it will help you stay safer, keep your bike running longer, and give you confidence in either getting what you need at the bike shop or on your own. Wed., Mar. 22 & 29; and Apr. 5, 12, 19 & 26. Cost: $50.
Location: Old Spokes Home, 331 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 863-4475.
Women
FEMALE FOUNDER SERIES:
“Clothing, Cannabis and Complex
Robotics: Vermont’s New Manufacturers” features Diane Abruzzini, cofounder of Rigorous; Jane Sandelman, cofounder of Cannatrol; and Carey Strobeck, founder of Fourbital Factory and 4T2D. Enjoy an evening that will inspire and energize. Snacks and a cash bar are provided. While the series features female-identifying founders, all are welcome.
Mon., Mar. 27, 5:30-7 p.m.
Cost: $15. Location: Hotel Vermont, 41 Cherry St., Burlington. Info: sam@vcet.co.
Yoga
AYURVEDIC INTEGRATION
PROGRAM: Learn to integrate Ayurveda as lifestyle medicine that can prevent or reverse chronic disease; increase energy; promote longevity; and reduce stress, anxiety and depression. Specialized seasonal and daily Ayurvedic routines, holistic nutrition, stress-reduction techniques, and self-care will be taught. Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2023: Oct. 14-15, Nov. 4-5, Dec. 2-3; 2024: Jan. 6-7, Feb. 3-4, Mar. 9-10, Apr. 6-7, May 4-5, Jun. 8-9, Jul. 13-14.
Cost: $2,895/200-hour program. Location: e Ayurvedic Center of Vermont, 34 Oak Hill Rd., Williston. Info: Allison Morse, 8728898, info@ayurvedavermont. com, ayurvedavermont.com.
Postpartum
DOULA TRAINING: Serve women and families in your community during a time of huge transition and growth by becoming an Ayurveda postpartum doula. You will learn about pregnancy, birth and postpartum through the lens and language of Ayurveda while receiving training in traditional postpartum care practices, balanced with practical understanding for modern women. Apr. 3-7, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Cost: $995/weeklong workshop w/ VSAC grants avail. Location: e Ayurvedic Center of Vermont, 34 Oak Hill Rd., Williston. Info: Allison Morse, 872-8898, info@ayurvedavermont.com, ayurvedavermont.com.
Kitty
AGE/SEX: 1-year-old spayed female ARRIVAL DATE: January 9, 2023
SUMMARY: This gorgeous gal is looking for a new home to call her own! She’s a playful, energetic pup who loves doing zoomies in the play yard, romping in the snow and getting all the scritches from her favorite people! Kitty will appreciate plenty of opportunities to stretch her legs and could be a great running or hiking companion. Though it may take Kitty a bit to warm up, she’ll be sure to show you her loving and goofy side once she is comfortable. You won’t be able to resist her big, brown puppy dog eyes when she’s asking for just one more cookie!
DOGS/CATS/KIDS: Kitty has done well in playgroups at HSCC and can likely live with another dog. She has lived with a cat and children and coexisted well.
Visit the Humane Society of Chittenden County at 142 Kindness Court, South Burlington, Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. or Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 862-0135 or visit hsccvt.org for more info.
DID YOU KNOW?
All HSCC dogs are available for foster-to-adopt! When you foster-to-adopt a dog, you have a oneweek trial period to bring the dog home and get to know them before committing to adopting them (and if it isn’t a good fit, we can make an appointment for the dog to come back to HSCC).
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