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RED LIGHT, GREEN LIGHT

The town of Stowe got its first tra c light, at Route 100 and West Hill Road. Welcome to the 21st century!

CYCLE SERVICE

A new bike-share program, Bird, has landed in Burlington, South Burlington and Winooski. Pedal power for the people.

NO DEPOSIT

Gov. Phil Scott has vetoed a bill that would expand the state’s bottle-redemption system to include additional kinds of containers, which environmentalists have long favored.

e law currently sets deposits for bottles and cans of carbonated beverages such as beer, wine coolers and malt beverages, as well as premixed cocktails and seltzer. Some liquor and spirits bottles are also covered.

Under the bill, water, juice and sports drink bottles would also be returnable for a 5-cent deposit, while wine bottles would get a 15-cent deposit. Containers for dairy products, plant-based beverages, infant formulas, meal-replacement drinks and nonalcoholic ciders would continue to be exempt.

“ e magnitude of the expansion here is dramatic,” Scott said during his weekly press conference. He added that he was concerned about the cost to consumers and the impact of the expansion on successful curbside recycling programs.

Supporters argue that the rewrite of the law, first passed in 1972, is needed to improve recycling rates and keep up with the fast-growing number, and different types, of beverages on store shelves.

Scott and retailers have countered that the expansion would divert more containers from the curbside recycling system and create new burdens on an already unwieldy bottle-redemption system.

e bill was passed quickly during a June 20 veto session, though not without objections; Rep. Pattie McCoy (R-Poultney) called the bill “a solution in need of a problem.”

e Vermont Public Interest Research Group, the state’s largest environmental organization, has long sought to expand the redemption program, particularly after high-profile examples of curbside recyclables not actually getting recycled. e Chittenden Solid Waste District paid a $400,000 fine in 2020 to settle allegations that it dumped thousands of tons of crushed glass in three places in Williston. e organization argued that the glass was properly reused as fill material.

Lawmakers could try to override Scott’s veto next session or if they return later this year to address possible impeachment charges against Franklin County officials.

Read Kevin McCallum’s full story at sevendaysvt.com.

ONE MAN’S TREASURE

Like snowflakes or fingerprints, no two Goodwill locations are alike. Each of the world’s 3,000-plus Goodwill branches has a unique inventory of pre-loved goods, bearing traces of the locals who donated them.

at’s why Ryan Monson, an Indiana-based vintage reseller, is on a mission to see every Goodwill in the nation. is month, after visiting the 120-plus locations in his home state, he’s taking his venture to the Northeast. On July 8 and 9, Monson plans to sweep through Vermont’s four Goodwills, picking up secondhand treasures along the way.

Monson has been reselling used clothes under the name Vintage Indy since 2017. e

FOOD FOR ALL

With the homeless population rising, Feeding Chittenden in Burlington has served record numbers of free hot breakfasts. And no end in sight…

ANIMAL ATTACK

A gray fox that bit and scratched two people in Middlebury was later euthanized and tested positive for rabies. Scary stu .

idea for his Goodwill crawl came when he “hit a wall” after several years of selling on Depop, eBay and Instagram.

“I was like, What’s the craziest thing I can do?” Monson recounted. “No one’s ever been to every Goodwill in Indiana.”

Monson decided to change that. He documented his journey on social media and scored local news coverage that provided the exposure he was seeking. By 2019, he had visited every Indiana location.

But he wanted to keep going. In the coming weeks, he’ll visit the nine Goodwills in New Hampshire, the four in Vermont and the 15 to 20 in Connecticut. He’ll finish with a jaunt to Rhode Island’s sole Goodwill.

Monson’s visits are serious hunts for items he deems cool and can resell at high margins.

That was the cost of this year’s Independence Day fireworks display in Burlington, which drew tens of thousands of visitors.

TOPFIVE

MOST POPULAR ITEMS ON SEVENDAYSVT.COM

1. “Amtrak’s Adirondack Line Won’t Serve the North Country, Montréal ‘Until Further Notice’” by Sasha Goldstein. e daily train from New York City to Montréal will terminate for now in Albany, N.Y., because of track problems in Québec.

2. “‘ ree Pines,’ the TV Adaptation of Louise Penny’s Québec Mysteries, Never Quite Nails Its Sense of Place” by Margot Harrison. e eight-episode series, which takes place in the Eastern Townships, “was never allowed to hit its stride,” our critic writes.

3. “Media Note: Connor Cyrus Leaves Vermont Public” by Katie Futterman. Cyrus resigned after two years of cohosting “Vermont Edition.” Mikaela Lefrak will become the sole host of the midday news show.

4. “Some Short-Term Rental Hosts Are Flouting Burlington’s New Regulations” by Courtney Lamdin. Enforcing restrictions adopted a year ago likely will be difficult.

5. “A Montpelier Resident Wants to Move On From Fourth of July Fireworks Shows” by Anne Wallace Allen. Karen Hanron worries that the shows are traumatizing some people and pets.

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He looks for name brands such as Nike, “Made in USA” tags and single-stitch shirts (a time stamp of the mid-’90s or earlier). His favorite items are “random” and hyperlocal — such as a T-shirt featuring an elementary school.

ough Monson is looking forward to his entire Northeast tour, he has a soft spot for Vermont. His parents honeymooned in Stowe, so he’ll make a stop there, despite the town’s lack of Goodwill.

ose interested can track Monson’s journey on Instagram, where he hopes to share his love of secondhand clothing.

Used clothing “is still in good condition,” he said. “It’s still fashionable, and we just have so much of it.”

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NEWS & POLITICS

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ARTS & CULTURE

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LICENSE TO TRAVEL

Very much enjoyed the Québec Issue, especially since that QUEBEC license plate is mine [From the Publisher: “Oh, Canada!” June 21].

My wife is from just north of Québec City, and when she moved to Vermont, I got the plate in her honor. At the time, they didn’t have vanity plates in Québec, so I scored so many points that I’m still drawing on them, even though that was 16 years ago.

Even with family in Trois-Rivières and Québec City, and until recently in SaintJean-sur-Richelieu, we also ask ourselves why we don’t go more often.

Thanks for all the fun stories.

Bram Kleppner BURLINGTON

SEEDS OF DOUBT

[Re “Open Sésame : Montréal Bagels Are Fired Up and Ready to Roll,” June 21]: I enjoyed reading Steve Goldstein’s Montréal bagel story, but I think he might have heard the process wrong when he said the seeds are added after the bake. I’ve been baking bagels in my bakery for 20 years, and I don’t know how you can get seeds to stick to a bagel that’s already been baked unless you use glue. The seeds need to be added after the boil and before going into the oven.

Charlie Emers EAST HARDWICK

Emers owns and operates Patchwork Farm & Bakery in East Hardwick.

MERCI!

First and foremost, thank you for the Québec Issue [June 21]. I loved it and keep referring back to it to get ideas. I immediately regretted not having taken more to pass around to people who will be visiting and would love to go north but aren’t sure of where to go and what to do. I most certainly will keep this close at hand.

What prompted me to write, however, was reading some of the reactions to it [Feedback; From the Publisher: “ Merci -less,” June 28]. I can’t believe that people felt they needed to nitpick on accents and spelling. This isn’t a grammar book; it’s to give people great ideas for fun and pleasure, which you did.

A native-born Québecer, I grew up in an interestingly bilingual place, some areas of which are more bilingual than others. Depending on where one is, a mixture of French and English is very common.

Some of your critics would cringe if they were stuck on an elevator in Montréal, listening to these many ways of communicating — another charming aspect of the Québec culture, in my opinion.

Voting to Become Law,” May 29, online]:

It is inconceivable to me how any intelligent, mature adult would think allowing noncitizens to vote in any election is a good idea, much less a proper and legal action. Why become a citizen and forsake your birth country when you can get all the benefits of citizenship without it? Do all the “voters” in Burlington not understand what becoming a citizen means?

Well, clearly, they don’t. But FYI, naturalized citizens must take an oath and forswear their allegiance and fidelity to their previous home and swear it to this country. There has to be some common sense here, folks. The verbal and written forswearing of their former country/ sovereignty is at least some measure of adult responsibility. Why wouldn’t you expect that?

HOW TO HANDLE HOMELESSNESS

[Re “Burlington Asks to Turn State O ce Building Into a Homeless Shelter,” June 5, online]: Once again, Burlington is struggling to cope with homelessness: unauthorized encampments, motels, pods, emergency shelters, etc. — and associated antisocial behavior.

According to one National Institutes of Health-compiled report, the rate of violent crimes was 40 times higher and the rate of nonviolent crimes was 27 times higher in the homeless population. Homeless defendants were also significantly more likely to be charged with victimizing strangers. On a personal basis, we have witnessed such behavior: Two people we know have had their parked cars stolen in Burlington; two others moved out of a downtown apartment after being harassed when walking their dog at night; another was accosted by a deranged woman who demanded her umbrella on a rainy day; another witnessed a disturbed man spraying obscenities on street signs.

How did this happen in our lifetimes?

From 1955 onward, states and counties have closed 93 percent of their psychiatric institutions; resident populations have fallen from more than half a million to about 37,000.

For various reasons, removing people from inpatient settings has become the standard of care. One key reason for deinstitutionalization’s failures was a lack of su cient funding to provide compassionate custodial care and competent services.

It is time to recognize that we are not going to solve the homelessness and severe mental health crises on a fragmented basis.

Sometimes people just like to show how informed and smart they are — but please leave it for a French class and don’t miss the point of this great issue.

Heather Webster MORGAN

‘CITIZEN’ SHOULD MEAN SOMETHING

[Re “Scott Vetoes Noncitizen Voting in Burlington, Allows Ranked-Choice

The argument that they pay taxes is bunk. Approximately 58,500 homes in Vermont are owned by nonresidents; they are second-home owners and don’t get to vote here. If you are going to use that argument, then you better start including second-home owners on the list of noncitizen voters. We are No. 2 in the country for secondhome ownership. The town of Victory, back in 2017, had Connecticut people, second-home owners in Victory, vote and changed the election in their town, population 70.

Where did common sense go? Where did the foundational tenets of our country go? You are voting away our country. I protest. Being a citizen means something to me. It should to you, too.

Pam Baker WEST HALIFAX

We need to reopen a statewide campus where people struggling with emotional, mental and addictive impairments can be housed, counseled, detoxified and treated with dignity by professional experts.

Jack T. Scully BURLINGTON

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STORY LINES

True colors shine through in the Cartoon Issue

Seven Days prides itself on being a writers’ newspaper. That is, a publication that devotes as much energy and resources into the craft of writing as it does into sourcing, reporting and all other aspects of news gathering. How we tell stories is of critical importance. This makes the Cartoon Issue — our 11th annual —something of an oddity, because we ask our writers to do a curious thing: Get out of the way.

In a typical feature story, images (photos, usually) augment the writing. But in the visual medium of cartooning, it’s the other way around. Words are used only in service to the artwork and, ideally, sparingly so. That’s a challenging exercise for reporters used to telling stories in thousands of words. Here, they get a couple hundred, if that.

But the graphic format has distinct advantages. Instead of describing how glassblowing artists bring kids’ visions of fantastical creatures to life, we can show you, as Jennifer Sutton and artist Ezra Veitch do in a cartoon about the “GLASSTASTIC” EXHIBIT in Brattleboro (page 32).

Or, with science and sight gags, we can unfurl the real-life mystery of how a rare BAHAMIAN RODENT ended up in a taxidermy exhibit at the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium in St. Johnsbury, as artist Kristen Shull does in her illustration of Carolyn Shapiro’s story (page 28).

Steve Goldstein’s comic about CYCLISTINVENTOR STEVE NORMAN and his latest biking innovation benefits from the technical visual style of neuroscience illustrator Annabel Driussi (page 34). Meanwhile, the LAWN-MOWING SHEEP that Ken Picard visited at Bridport’s Long Cloud Farm are rendered in exquisitely cute detail by animal lover Julianna Brazill (page 36).

Music editor Chris Farnsworth and artist Ellie Liota are both fans of the mystical AMERICAN COMPOSER MOONDOG. That shared affinity is evident in their cartoon collaboration about a Burlington musician keeping Moondog’s music alive (page 56).

Artist and writer Frances Cannon collaborated with, well, herself on a VISUAL BOOK REVIEW of I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai (page 44).

Food writer Melissa Pasanen and artist Emily Rhain Andrews round up the new crop of FOOD CARTS ON THE CHURCH STREET MARKETPLACE in Burlington this summer (page 38). And on the cover, Violet Kitchen previews all the cartoon stories appearing in this issue, proving once and for all that a picture really is worth (at least) a thousand words.

NEWS+POLITICS 14

Not in My Forest Ecologists, neighbors protest Colchester rec center discussion

No Herbicide for Lake Bomoseen

Class Dismissed?

An organization that both educates and counsels teens is scheduled to close

STUCK IN VERMONT

More Than 90 Vermont School Districts Sue Monsanto Over PCBs

Getting Wired

Vermont has gotten hundreds of millions of dollars for high-speed internet. Can the state pull it off?

FEATURES 27

Picture This

Meet the artists behind the 2023 Cartoon Issue

Mammalian Mystery

A Middlebury professor follows the trail of a Bahamian rodent that ended up in Vermont

Glass Menagerie

Curious creatures come to life in a Brattleboro exhibit

Online Now

FOOD+ DRINK 38 Street Eats

What’s new with Church Street’s food carts

Deli of Distinction

Love Triangles

Cyclist Steve Norman reinvents the two-wheeler

Deep Graze

Bridport sheep farmers use lowimpact farming to fight climate change

ARTS+CULTURE 44

Book Review: I Have Some Questions for You, Rebecca Makkai

Not Fade Away

eater review: Buddy: e Buddy Holly Story, Weston eater Company

Farmworkers’ Stories Shape New Indie Folk Musical

Terry Ekasala Wins 2023 Vermont Prize

Acres of Art

“Amazing makers” descend upon Cold Hollow Sculpture Park this summer

Pittsfield’s Original General Store adds chef touches to its all-day sandwich menu

All-American Pie

At Centennial Field, Lake Monsters Pizza is a home run

COLUMNS

Landscape architect Ken Mills bought his 1770s home in northern Chittenden County 25 years ago. His property includes Studio JuJu, an elaborate parklike area featuring a screened-in waterfall and koi pond, massive ornate doors, metal sculptures, a stone labyrinth, and an iron bridge. Eva Sollberger toured Mills’ secret garden for the latest episode of “Stuck in Vermont.”

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The sleepy town of Popcorn Falls has been forced into bankruptcy and their last chance is a large grant that can only be used if the town opens a theater and produces a play in a week. One big problem: no playhouse. Another problem: no play. Led by the Mayor and the local handyman, the enterprising townsfolk try to rise to the challenge. Two actors play over twenty roles in a world of farce, love, and desperation, proving once and for all that art can save the world. JULY 12 – 22

MAGNIFICENT

WEDNESDAY 5-SUNDAY 9

Sister Act

eatergoers catch the last performances of Northern Stage’s Sense and Sensibility this week at Barrette Center for the Arts in White River Junction. is bold adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic tale, drenched in kaleidoscopic 1970s colors and costumes, sees the Dashwood sisters down on their luck after their father’s death and searching for love, independence and joy.

SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 64

THURSDAY 6 Had Me a Blast

SATURDAY 8

HEALING GOOD

Burlington City Arts’

Series of free outdoor concerts in City Hall Park continues with Kyshona Armstrong, a social justice-oriented singer and former music therapist who aims to heal and empower listeners with songs such as “Listen” and “Do What Feeds Your Soul.” Jericho guitarist Steve Hartmann opens.

SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 68

WEDNESDAY 5-SUNDAY 9 Road

Work Ahead

Burlington sculptor Kevin Donegan presents his solo show “Sign of the Times” at White Water Gallery in East Hardwick. Each piece, assembled from found road signs and other secondhand treasures, deconstructs the signage that we’re all familiar with and twists its meaning. Isn’t it nice to see an “Either Way” sign for once?

SEE GALLERY LISTING ON PAGE 54

Lovers of local food and music rejoice at the return of Summervale, the Intervale Center’s weekly festival out in the Burlington sunshine. is week’s premiere installation features live tunes by Queen City crew Paper Castles and provisions by such vendors as American Flatbread, Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Maudite Poutine, Meza’s Food Truck, Shelburne Vineyard, the Skinny Pancake and Caledonia Spirits.

SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 64

STARTS TUESDAY 11

e Sound of Music

Internationally acclaimed Beninese French singer Angélique Kidjo headlines the Festival International Nuits d’Afrique, Montréal’s all-out celebration of music from Africa and its diaspora. irteen days of indoor and outdoor programming — much of which is free — offer an unbeatable experience full of rhythm and culture.

SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 72

SATURDAY 8

Drag Team

Missing Pride Month already? Emoji Nightmare hosts Summer Nights: An Evening of Drag & Burlesque at the Fairlee Town Hall Auditorium. is evening of sultry, sparkly performances features such scintillating acts as Katniss Everqueer, Sasha Sriracha, Carmen Gettit and Bethadone Clinique. A delightful dance party follows.

SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 67

SUNDAY 9

Strings Attached

Bread and Puppet presents e Mother Dirt Circus and Pageant, a brand-new, family-friendly program full of the troupe’s signature giant marionettes, political commentary and energetic brass tunes. Audiences at the Bread and Puppet eater in Glover are treated to a rollicking atmosphere of hope and protest — and bread and aioli to snack on.

SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 70

“Can’t Say We Didn’t See It Coming!” by Kevin Donegan

Kyshona Armstrong

Twilight

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Toon Up

Ten years ago, a judge in the Vermont Press Association’s awards competition singled out Seven Days for top honors in the General Excellence category, calling us “the New Yorker of the North.”

As word nerds, we naturally interpreted that as praise for our long-form journalism and arts and culture commentary. But Seven Days shares something else with our cosmopolitan counterpart: We both publish a lot of cartoons. Sometimes by the same cartoonists.

The late Ed Koren, a Brookfield resident and New Yorker regular, drew the “Our Towns” logo that appears on stories by rural issues reporter Rachel Hellman; it was part of Koren’s brilliant cover illustration for Seven Days’ 2018 “Our Towns” issue. New Yorker contributor Harry Bliss has drawn many memorable Seven Days covers, too — one illustrated a profile of him, and another announced our first-ever Death Issue last fall. His work also appears weekly in the Fun Stu section.

Like the New Yorker, Seven Days occasionally runs timely, stand-alone comics among our feature stories, such as Alison Bechdel’s graphic eulogy for Koren on April 19 and Kristen Shull’s “A Cartoonist Grapples With the Implications of AI Art,” which paired well with Chelsea Edgar’s March 8 cover story about art cocreated with artificial intelligence.

Sometimes we ask writers and cartoonists to work together on a piece. These comics-journalism collaborations take top billing in this week’s Cartoon Issue, an annual tradition that also dates back to 2013. Then-coeditor Pamela Polston wrangled that first, ambitious issue, in which nearly every story, including hard news, was told in cartoon form.

We’ve scaled back the scope since then and given more space to the features that work best in this powerful medium. In this issue, Shull’s collab with writer Carolyn Shapiro takes up three full pages, complete with clever visual gags that couldn’t work in a traditional article. Check it out on page 28.

Why is Vermont home to so many talented cartoonists? In part, it’s thanks to the Center for Cartoon Studies in White River Junction. Founded in 2004, the school o ers certificate programs, a master of fine arts degree and workshops. It attracts both students and faculty to the area, and it’s given other cartoonists here a place to find creative community.

Every three years, the school and the Vermont Arts Council choose a new cartoonist laureate to help showcase the art form. Vermont is the only state that regularly appoints one; the legislature honors each new titleholder at the Statehouse in Montpelier.

Tillie Walden, the current laureate, is a Center for Cartoon Studies alum. At 27, she’s already published 11 books.

It used to be that cartoonists had to syndicate their work in newspapers to develop an audience — think “Garfield,” “Doonesbury” and “Dykes to Watch Out For.”

That’s not the case anymore. The art form is evolving; so are comics fans’ expectations and habits.

Seven Days wants to keep evolving with them. That’s where you come in. We’ve put together a 10-question survey at sevendaysvt.com/comics-survey about the comics we feature in the main body of the paper and in the Fun Stu section.

If you haven’t looked at the Fun Stu lineup lately, check it out. We’ve recently made some changes. Ryan Riddle’s “Futon Life” ended in June, and Rachel Lindsay’s strip has returned every other week, alternating with cartoons by Schull and Julianna Brazill. Do you appreciate our e orts to showcase these local artists? Or do you grab the paper every week to read nationally syndicated strips “This Modern World,” “Jen Sorensen” and “The K Chronicles”? We want to know!

So much so that we’re o ering a prize: Everyone who completes the survey by the deadline will be entered into a drawing for a set of comics collections and graphic novels by Vermont cartoonists, including Walden’s Eisner Award-winning memoir Spinning; the Blissillustrated Number One Is Walking: My Life in the Movies and Other Diversions by Steve Martin; Glynnis Fawkes’ Charlotte Brontë Before Jane Eyre; and The Most Costly Journey: Stories of Migrant Farmworkers in Vermont, Drawn by New England Cartoonists, chosen as Vermont Humanities’ 2022 Vermont Reads selection. Respond before July 15 to be eligible to win.

Cathy Resmer

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STOLEN MOMENTS Chester’s

ENVIRONMENT No Herbicide for Lake Bomoseen

BY KEVIN MCCALLUM kevin@sevendaysvt.com

Vermont regulators are poised to reject a controversial plan to use chemicals to kill invasive weeds in Lake Bomoseen. In a draft decision released last Friday, the Department of Environmental Conservation said it was unwilling to grant a permit to the Lake Bomoseen Association to treat the lake with an herbicide targeting the invasive Eurasian watermilfoil.

Not in My Forest

Ecologists, neighbors protest Colchester rec center construction

BY ANNE WALLACE ALLEN • anne@sevendaysvt.com

Hemmed in by a pair of busy roads, homes and a cluster of commercial buildings, a 14-acre forest in Colchester is not the type of natural area that typically draws the interest of ecologists.

But scientists have joined forces with local residents in an e ort to stop the town from building a recreation center on the tract it owns between Lakeshore Drive and Blakely Road. Three days after heavy machinery started felling trees on June 23, two dozen people asked the District #4 Environmental Commission to require an Act 250 land-use permit for the project. A di erent group, including some of those whose names were included in the letter to the district commission, appealed the project’s Development Review Board permit to the Environmental Division of Superior Court.

The advocates’ reasons are varied, but their mission is the same: to convince the state’s land-use regulators that the town hasn’t described the full scope of the work that is going to take place in the area. The town said the development will only cover 4.6 acres of the 14-acre forest. Opponents responded that a planned sewer project and some intersection improvements nearby are related to the recreation center and that including them would bump the size of the project up to more than 10 acres — triggering scrutiny under Act 250, Vermont’s land-use law.

“There are ample facts to demonstrate that Colchester deliberately skirted Act 250 jurisdiction,” resident Jack Scully said.

Town Manager Aaron Frank said the district environmental commission has already concluded that Colchester doesn’t need an Act 250 permit for the project,

which has been in the works since 2001. Frank added that residents have had plenty of opportunities to speak out at public meetings. The site, across the road from the high school, aligns with the goal of promoting dense development.

“This area is very central; there are bike paths that lead to it,” Frank said. “It’s not out in the middle of a green field somewhere where there is nothing else developed.”

That’s not the point, many of the project’s opponents say. No matter its location, the site includes a threatened woodland community that deserves protection. The remnant of sand plain forest is a rare ecosystem that was created along the western shores of Lake Champlain as glaciers melted 10,000 to 15,000 years ago, depositing dozens of feet of sand. Oak and

e plan angered some lake residents. Bob Stannard, who owns lake property and opposes the herbicide treatment, said he was confident the outcry influenced regulators’ decision.

Bomoseen is the largest lake exclusively within Vermont’s borders. Located just north of Castleton in Rutland County, the 2,400-acre lake has a popular state park.

e lake is relatively shallow, with an average depth of 26 feet, and for decades, efforts to control Eurasian watermilfoil in it have fallen short.

e feathery invasive plant was introduced to the United States in the mid-1900s. It first was confirmed in Bomoseen in 1982. e state has allowed herbicide treatments in at least 10 lakes since 2019. e Lake Bomoseen Association hired a lake management company and applied for a permit in early 2022.

e chemical ProcellaCOR EC was to be applied by boat to about 620 acres of the lake over three years. But in the draft decision, regulators found that the herbicide could also harm other aquatic vegetation.

“ e overall proposed treatment plan did not adequately avoid or minimize impacts to aquatic plants, aquatic animals, wetland and the overall ecological integrity of Lake Bomoseen,” regulators wrote in the draft decision.

Liz Bird, president of the Lake Bomoseen Association, said the organization planned to take some time to consider next steps. e debate over the herbicide plan has been acrimonious, she said, and it might be nice to set it aside for now and let people enjoy the summer.

e public has 30 days to comment on the draft ruling. Once the decision is final, there’s a 30-day window to appeal it in the Environmental Division of the Superior Court. ➆

Sand plain forest being cleared in Colchester

VERMONT STATE PARKS

Lake Bomoseen

Classes Dismissed?

An organization that both educates and counsels teens is poised to close

BY ALISON NOVAK • alison@sevendaysvt.com

Centerpoint Adolescent Treatment Services, which has long provided counseling and educational services to hundreds of at-risk young people, is scheduled to close on September 1 — even as the number of teens needing mental health support soars.

Centerpoint, which also runs a therapeutic school for teens, will shut down unless a new provider steps up, the three organizations that currently operate it said. Howard Center, Northeastern Family Institute Vermont and Matrix Health Systems blamed financial pressures for the closure; by one estimate, Centerpoint has lost $1.5 million over the past two years.

All 36 Centerpoint employees will be laid off effective September 1, including its director, Mitch Barron.

Barron declined Seven Days’ request for an interview. But in a written statement he said the “urgency, timing and style” of the layoffs caught his organization by surprise.

The operating partners “have been working with program leadership over the last several months to develop a new agency that could run Centerpoint,” NFI Vermont executive director Chuck Myers said in a statement. “Unfortunately, at this time that has not happened, although efforts are continuing.”

He cited “significant financial losses” over the past two years and “multiple decades of chronic underfunding of mental health and substance use services” that have made operating Centerpoint unsustainable.

Other local nonprofit service providers said they, too, face financial strain as inflation drives up costs, state funding remains stagnant and insurance reimbursement rates don’t cover expenses. Another one of Vermont’s roughly 30 therapeutic schools, Mosaic Learning Center, closed in June after 20 years. With campuses in Colchester and Morrisville, it served elementary through high school students.

HEALTH

Centerpoint’s leaders are exploring “a variety of opportunities and options for continuing the client care that we provide” and are hopeful that they’ll be able to continue their services, Barron said. “We have heard such tremendous feedback — appreciation, concern, confusion, fear — from the amazing young people and families we serve. Now is not the time to turn our backs.”

Centerpoint’s therapeutic school has campuses in both Winooski and South Burlington. It serves students with learning disabilities or emotional, behavioral and mental health issues in small groups while emphasizing relationships and community,  its education director, Katie Cunningham, told  Seven Days  in May. Last year, 21 students attended the school.

For Courtney Quinlan of Burlington, whose 18-year-old son, Avery, graduated from Centerpoint School in June, the potential loss feels devastating.

“Centerpoint was a place of refuge for my son after struggling in public school,” Quinlan wrote to  Seven Days. “He was able to be in a small classroom there and really developed trusting relationships with the staff and learned to advocate for himself and his disabilities.”

Quinlan said Centerpoint staff worked closely with her family to help them navigate challenges. Avery discovered a talent for photography and learned how to run the darkroom at the school. She said neither of them imagined that he might be in the last graduating class.

Each week, Centerpoint also provides individual, group and family counseling for more than 300 teen and young adult clients who are struggling with mental health, substance abuse and other issues.

WHERE ARE THOSE PEOPLE GOING TO GO? WE’RE IN A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS, ESPECIALLY WITH TEENS.

AMANDA TALBERT

ENVIRONMENT

More Than 90 Vermont School Districts Sue Monsanto Over PCBs

BY ALISON NOVAK alison@sevendaysvt.com

Nearly every school district in Vermont has signed on to a lawsuit against agrochemical manufacturer Monsanto, alleging that the company was responsible for contaminating hundreds of school buildings.

The suit, filed last Thursday in U.S. District Court in Burlington, claims that PCBs the company made were used in myriad school building materials, including caulking, sealants and flooring adhesives. Those materials released chemicals into the air for decades, leading to a hazardous indoor environment, the lawsuit states.

Vermont is in the midst of a firstof-its-kind program to test all schools built before 1980 for the airborne chemicals and remediate problems.

Attorney Pietro Lynn filed the suit on behalf of 93 school districts. Lynn’s firm provides legal services to almost every Vermont school district.

The suit alleges that PCB contamination will result in remediating, replacing and demolishing facilities at a cost of “many millions of dollars, and in the aggregate hundreds of millions, if not billions, of dollars.”

In a written statement, Monsanto said the claim lacks merit.

“The PCB-containing products that likely are ... the source of any impairment claims were produced by third party companies, not Monsanto,” it says in part. The company also takes issue with Vermont’s stringent action levels for airborne PCBs and the common practice of school districts deferring maintenance on buildings.

“We believe the evidence in this case will show that the school districts’ inaction combined with the state’s unprecedented and scientifically unsupported PCB screening levels has cost the state and its taxpayers millions of dollars that they are now trying to recoup by shifting blame to Monsanto,” the statement says.

The State of Vermont and the Burlington School District have separately sued Monsanto over PCBs. ➆

pine trees dominate, with an underbrush of heath shrubs.

Ecologist Brett Engstrom, who assesses natural communities as a consultant for public and private clients, first studied this forest type in 1990 as part of an inventory of Chittenden County’s natural areas for the Nongame and Natural Heritage Program.

Engstrom determined that Vermont once had 15,000 acres of sand plain forests, home to pitch pine, red maple and black oak trees and an array of rare plants such as harsh sunflower and squarrose goldenrod. The flat, sandy plains are convenient to build on, and the ones on the western shores of Lake Champlain are now mostly covered in homes, lawns and commercial buildings.

Engstrom got involved in the recreation center controversy when Colchester resident Lori Barg, a hydrogeologist, informed him that residents had voted at town meeting to build on the rare parcel. The town of 18,000 residents plans a $16 million building with a gymnasium, elevated track, weight room and meeting spaces.

Barg and Engstrom said the town has other land available for the recreation center, and the 14 acres, known as the Bayside-Hazelett property, should remain untouched. Of the original 15,000 acres of sand plain forest around Lake Champlain,

only about 500 acres remain relatively undeveloped, Engstrom said.

“It’s been whittled down,” Engstrom said. “Believe it or not, that 14-acre remnant is one of the best examples we have left of that natural community. And it’s tiny.”

Scott Wood, who lives on the edge of the parcel, asked Stowe environmental

residents, including Barg; another 11 are ecologists in other parts of the state who want the natural area to be saved, Simon said.

Frank said the matter was settled when the district commission told the town in April that no Act 250 review was needed. “The jurisdictional opinion, in my understanding, is a permit,” he said, noting that opponents could have filed an appeal before the deadline in May. “I’m a little confused by this latest effort.”

He said on Monday that he hadn’t heard from Kaitlin Hayes, the District #4 coordinator, about the latest request to reconsider the jurisdiction question. Hayes did not respond to messages left last week.

lawyer Brice Simon to request a full Act 250 review. Simon said other supporters asked to have their names added to his letter in late June, as the town started cutting down trees.

“The full and future extent of this project is not fully described in recent presentations by the town of Colchester,” the letter says.

Eleven of the people whose names are included in Simon’s letter are Colchester

Wood said he thinks the town is trying to avoid Act 250 scrutiny because if all the facts were known, the permit would be denied. He said Glen Cuttitta, the town’s parks and recreation director, brought up Act 250 during a 2019 Recreation Advisory Board meeting.

“There are 14 acres in the area, however; Mr. Cuttitta stated that [the town] will set aside 4 acres to avoid having to go through Act 250 (we would have to if it was over 10 acres),” the minutes say.

Project opponents hope raising awareness will help their cause.

“Other than public outcry/democratic change (voting out the officials who support the project) Act 250 is probably

Not in My Forest «

THERE ARE AMPLE FACTS TO DEMONSTRATE THAT COLCHESTER DELIBERATELY SKIRTED ACT 250 JURISDICTION.

JACK SCULLY

The site of the new rec center

PHOTOS: JAMES BUCK

FILE: LUKE AWTRY

Burlington High School after PCBs were detected

the only means of drawing more attention to the impacts on the sandplain forest,” Simon wrote in an email.

To that end, opponents purchased 400 Dum Dums lollipops to attach to a pamphlet (“for this very dumb idea,” Barg said in an email) to be passed out at the town’s Fourth of July parade. Barg is also hoping volunteers can lead tours to the site “to see the corpse,” referring to the scene of forest destruction.

“It’s heartbreaking,” she said. “It’s so stupid for a 19,000-square-foot building to destroy 250,000 square feet of forest.”

On June 30, Barg helped Jeff Conley, who owns a four-unit apartment building next to the site, measure the distance between his property line and the tree cutting. Conley said he hadn’t expected

Colchester bought the property in 2004 for $1.1 million for a recreation center. The town raised nearly $9 million for the construction from a local option tax that was passed in 2015 and the rest from a $6.9 million bond that voters approved at town meeting in March.

Wood, the resident who sought Act 250 review in June, agrees with Barg about the center, which he described as a “pay to play, government-run gym.

“The area already has enough gyms that will now have town-funded competition,” he said by email.

Scully said he sees the center as “reckless overspending of our local option tax money” and said he hoped residents would attend the next selectboard meeting, on July 11, to make their voices heard.

the recreation center plan to be approved at town meeting because of the expense, but he’s not opposed to it. In fact, he thinks it’s an asset to the community. He just wants to make sure that the cutting doesn’t affect the trees that stand between his apartment building and the recreation center site.

“This kind of surprised me,” Conley said as he stood at the edge of the forest, gazing at newly cut stumps.

Barg is opposed to the destruction of the rare habitat, and she’s also against the recreation center on policy grounds. An annual family membership would cost $1,200, she said, putting it out of reach for many.

“It’s public money for a private club for rich people,” she said. Frank and his deputy, Renae Marshall, disputed that, saying the center would be the site of many free town recreational programs that have outgrown their donated spaces in school buildings.

For Engstrom, though, the matter begins and ends with the fate of the forest. And while the presence of this ecosystem is not well known in Chittenden County, it does have other defenders. The Lake Champlain Land Trust is restoring a 35-acre parcel, also in Colchester, by removing large oak and white pine trees to make more room for pitch pines to grow. And in 2021, the state Agency of Natural Resources started restoring a sand plain forest in Milton.

Engstrom said mature forests of all types are exceptionally good at carbon sequestration, and they cool the air through shade and evaporation. The rare plants they shelter have an intrinsic value because losing any species, he said, has a ripple effect that is sometimes not apparent until later.

“Losing species due to habitat fragmentation, invasives, insecticides — you name it — can have deleterious effects on human lives,” he said. “We need other species.”

Lori Barg (left) and Jeff Conley measuring the distance from Conley’s property line to the tree cutting

Getting Wired

BY RACHEL HELLMAN • rhellman@sevendaysvt.com

Last week, the Vermont Community Broadband Board announced that the state will receive $229 million in federal funding from a White House initiative to expand high-speed broadband access. That figure is some $50 million more than state o cials had anticipated — good news for the e ort to wire up rural Vermont.

In the lead-up to the announcement, officials worried that Vermont would get too small a piece of the $42 billion Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program pie. The feds doled out the money based on an internet connectivity map generated by the Federal Communications Commission, which overstated the number of Vermont households with reliable broadband connection.

That led the Vermont Community Broadband Board to launch a campaign urging residents to look up their home on the federal commission’s website, which tracked high-speed connections house-by-house and had a mechanism for challenging the findings. On June 26, state o cials learned that Vermonters had won almost 11,000 challenges, each worth $3,000 to $5,000 in additional aid.

“It leaves us closer to finally achieving a goal that the state’s been trying for several decades to meet,” Rob Fish, deputy director of the Vermont Community Broadband Board, told Seven Days. “It doesn’t get us all the way there, but it gets us a lot closer than we expected to be.”

As of March, roughly two-thirds of Vermont addresses lacked 100 megabits per second internet coverage; by 2027, the state wants every address to have those speeds. It’s a colossal e ort, expected to cost roughly $650 million.

The $229 million injection comes on top of $245 million from the pandemic-related American Rescue Plan Act.

Still, success is not assured. In a March report, State Auditor Doug Ho er and his team raised concerns about how the e ort could be tripped up. For one: Vermont is relying on communications union districts, new entities with no experience handling large expenses, to turn hundreds of millions of once-in-a-lifetime federal dollars into a web of high-speed internet connectivity.

Now it’s a question of whether they can pull it o .

For rural Vermonters bypassed by for-profit internet service providers, it’s

a matter of equity. A lack of broadband has left them without easy access to telemedicine, remote job opportunities and virtual schooling.

Heather Peatman, who is 30, grew up in Fletcher, a small town in Franklin County, and remembers using dial-up internet at home while in high school. Even then, she said, it felt as if the town were behind.

She still lives in Fletcher, and the internet is still slow. But now she’s a freelance photographer and remote manager at a health benefits company, and her lack of broadband is debilitating.

She sometimes has no choice but to call off video meetings and schlep to Burlington to upload large files. “It’s the bane of my existence,” Peatman said. “It’s one of the biggest drawbacks to living here.”

The internet issues led the town to take matters into its own hands. By 2020, Fletcher Selectboard members had acquired about $1 million in grants and loans to build out and run their own broadband network. But after more than three years of work, they’re running into problems managing the enterprise.

That’s why the state is banking on communications union districts. The newly established organizations involve clusters of towns and are run by appointed representatives. They can borrow money and contract for services to build broadband.

In 2021, Gov. Phil Scott hired Christine Hallquist, a former gubernatorial candidate and veteran of the electric utility industry, to lead the Vermont Community

Broadband Board and head the e ort. By 2023, all but 36 towns had joined one of 10 communications union districts.

The results, so far: About 2,216 miles of fiber-optic cable have been laid, bringing broadband into reach for roughly 30,000 households. And last month, ECFiber, a communications union district in the Upper Valley, celebrated the completion of a

network that will bring high-speed internet service to 23 towns in east-central Vermont.

But with much at stake, the Vermont Community Broadband Board has plenty to prove. Hallquist frequently remarks that the work is akin to building a plane while flying it.

In March, Hoffer’s office identified 10 major risks to completing the statewide e ort, including a lack of qualified construction workers and supplies such as cable. Ho er worried that construction projects would come to a halt if the state failed to acquire more funding. Plus, his team noted, communications union

Vermont has gotten hundreds of millions of dollars for high-speed internet. Can the state pull it off?

[SLOW INTERNET IS] THE BANE OF MY EXISTENCE. IT’S ONE OF THE BIGGEST DRAWBACKS TO LIVING HERE.

HEATHER PEATMAN

districts are being run by people with varying levels of expertise.

“You wouldn’t normally put over $300 million through a brand-new structure, right?” Douglas Farnham, deputy secretary for the Agency of Administration, told Seven Days

The state is helping the districts navigate complex bureaucratic requirements and a completely new funding system. “The speed and nature of the undertaking has resulted, at times, in accountability and risk mitigation strategies being developed after dollars are awarded, rather than before,” Hoffer’s team wrote in the report.

For now, at least, it seems as if the Vermont Community Broadband Board is addressing Hoffer’s concerns. On June 28, Hoffer sent out an email praising its efforts.

“I am pleased to report that the VCBB has been working its way through our report to identify steps they can take to enhance their efforts and mitigate the risks we identified,” Hoffer said in the email.

But for towns such as Fletcher that are not in a communications union district, things remain unclear. Much to the surprise of Fletcher Selectboard members, parts of the town set to be wired through local efforts will also be connected using federal funds. The feds, who contracted directly with Fidium Fiber to lay cable there, were relying on the National Broadband Map that was created before Fletcher’s work.

“What this means, essentially, is the Federal Communications Commission is using our tax dollars to build over existing fiber networks,” said Jon Bondy, chair of the Fletcher Selectboard. The situation may also hinder the town’s ability to pay back the loans it took out for the project.

At the same time, the Northern Border Regional Commission, one of the funders of Fletcher’s project, has paused construction out of concern that the town is illequipped to carry out the rest of its plans.

Peatman is frustrated and confused. “It’s been really hard to get information to find out how I can be connected,” she said.

For now, though, she’ll continue driving 40 minutes to the University of Vermont library in Burlington to upload files. Once there, it takes less than 10 minutes, typically, to download what she needs. At home, the same task can take five days.

“I’ve lived here my entire life,” Peatman said. “We love it here, but there are times where I wish I lived closer [to reliable service]. I don’t want to have to sacrifice rural living for a place that has fast Wi-Fi.”

Rachel Hellman covers Vermont’s small towns for Seven Days . She is a corps member of Report for America, a national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms. Find out more at reportforamerica.org.

Mitch Hunt using the Wi-Fi outside the Craftsbury library in 2020

Liv Boyer enjoying the high-speed connection that her family in North Bennington got last year

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Those services will end on September 1, according to Myers.

The looming closure is troubling to the state, as well. In a statement, Mental Health Commissioner Emily Hawes said she was “deeply concerned” and noted the organization “plays a crucial role in offering invaluable treatment services.”

While those services are “irreplaceable,” the state said it will work to “bridge service gaps and ensure Vermonters receive the necessary care they deserve,” in part through the rollout of new, community-based mobile crisis teams. Those teams have been in the works for months and are not a direct response to Centerpoint’s closure.

The organizations that operate Centerpoint provide a number of other programs for youths.

NFI Vermont runs four other therapeutic schools outside Chittenden County, as well as several small group homes. Howard Center operates the Baird School in Burlington, which has 48 students in grades K through 8 with social, emotional and behavioral challenges, and the Jean Garvin School in Williston, which has around 40 students in grades 7 through 12 who are struggling to be successful in school. The third operating partner, Matrix Health, is a medical practice of mental health, psychological and psychiatric providers.

Along with ending its affiliation with Centerpoint, Howard Center also announced last month that money woes will force it to trim its budget and cut several other programs, including one for toddlers with autism and a Public Inebriate Program in St. Albans

Howard Center’s chief client services officer, Beth Holden, said in the release that it was “heartbreaking” the organization needed to cut services but that the agency would help clients “make a smooth transition” to other programs.

That won’t be easy in Chittenden County, where a limited number of programs provide mental health services to adolescents, said Amanda Talbert, a counselor with Spectrum Youth & Family Services’ Riverstone Counseling Program. Talbert described the potential closure of Centerpoint as “a huge deal.”

If Centerpoint shuts down, “where are those people going to go?” Talbert said. “We’re in a mental health crisis, especially with teens.”

The data bear that out. According to the most recent Youth Risk Behavior Survey, administered every other year by the Vermont Department of Health, 35 percent of high school students in the state reported in 2021 that they had recently experienced poor mental health. The rates were significantly higher for LGBTQ+ and female students.

The issue has the attention of Vermont’s congressional delegation. Last Thursday, U.S. Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vt.) held a town meeting at Spaulding High School in Barre to discuss the “national emergency” in youths’ mental health and the severe shortage of critical services. In April, Balint introduced a bill that would establish a grant program to train teachers, caregivers and students to recognize symptoms of mental health disorders in children and adolescents and refer them to resources in the community. She also cosponsored the bipartisan Protecting Young Minds Online Act, which would require the federal government to develop a strategy to address the effects of social media and other new technologies on children’s mental health.

In an interview, Balint said she knows from speaking with parents and kids in northern Vermont that the closure of Centerpoint will be “devastating.”

“It’s the worst possible time for this to happen, given that we’re in the midst of this terrible mental health crisis,” Balint said. “The solutions, long-term, are going to require the kind of money you can only get from federal funds.” Balint said that’s a challenge considering the “incredible dysfunction” in Congress.

Community advocates say Centerpoint’s struggles are indicative of a larger problem.

“As nonprofits struggle to meet an increasing demand for services — without an increase in funding — Vermont communities will continue to feel the direct impact of lower service capacities and a shrinking workforce,” United Way of Northwest Vermont CEO Jesse Bridges said in a statement.

Mark Redmond, executive director of Spectrum, agreed.

“The majority of human service providers have been funded at the same level by the state for years on end — Spectrum included — and insurance companies don’t reimburse for the full cost of care,” Redmond wrote in an email. “With inflation at 8 to 9 percent, nonprofits who rely on state or insurance dollars to accomplish their mission are in an almost impossible position. Simply put, we cannot do 2023 work based on 2013 dollars.”

The landscape is similarly challenging for therapeutic schools — specialized programs that serve students with social, emotional and behavioral challenges.

Aside from Mosaic and Centerpoint, there are only five therapeutic schools in Chittenden County. Many are small or serve only specific groups, such as students with autism.

New ones won’t open anytime soon. This legislative session, lawmakers passed a moratorium on all new independent schools in an effort to better regulate them.

Erin Maguire, student support services director at Essex Westford School District, told Seven Days that therapeutic schools typically have long wait lists. Her district is trying to tackle the problem by starting an in-house therapeutic program for around 20 students in grades 3 through 8 this fall.

Melinda Neff, the CEO of Two Roads Academy in Colchester — a therapeutic school that enrolled 10 middle and high schoolers last year — said adolescents’ needs are greater than they’ve ever been and public schools have struggled to hire staff to support students with mental health and behavioral needs.

Two Roads is planning to increase its enrollment to 15 students in the fall. Neff said she’s already received calls from families whose children attended Mosaic and Centerpoint asking if any spots are available. ➆

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OBITUARIES

John Stewart Ogden

MAY 27, 1967-JUNE 27, 2023

LANDGROVE, VT.

John S. Ogden, 56, passed away at his home in Landgrove, surrounded by his family and friends, as well as a loving cat and dog. is was the final stage in a challenging, decade-long journey with rectal cancer — a battle that he fought with strength, determination and grit until the end.

John was a pillar of every community he was ever a part of. After attending Flood Brook Union School for elementary school, he went to high school at Phillips Andover Academy, class of ’85, and graduated from Middlebury College, class of ‘89. He served on the Landgrove Selectboard, the Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad and the Peru Fire Department. He was fiercely proud of this very

OBITUARIES, VOWS, CELEBRATIONS

pursuits all-in, with his signature energetic passion. Even when the treatment for a tumor meant having half of one of his lungs removed, he steadfastly maintained his position at the front of the pack on the Holt Mountain Bike, Ski and Literary Club’s group mountain bike rides.

special part of Vermont and was a frequent catalyst for community events — from movie nights in the Ogden barn to a gigantic community concert in his field on the Landgrove flats.

John was in perpetual motion and an incredible athlete. He loved crosscountry skiing, telemark skiing, windsurfing, soccer and only the most technical of mountain bike trails. He approached each of these

Katherine McIntyre

JUNE 10, 1951-JUNE 25, 2023

BRUNSWICK, GA.

Katherine Curtis McIntyre passed away on June 25, 2023, surrounded by loving family members. She will be remembered as a kind spirit who put others first and provided quiet strength, love and support to her family and friends.

Katherine, or Kathi, as she was known to those close to her, was born at Fort Lee, Prince George, Va., on June 10, 1951, to Dr. Frederick Powers McIntyre and Katherine Hart McIntyre.

Kathi lived her early life in Darien, Conn., and attended the local public schools, graduating from Darien High School in 1969. She attended and graduated from the University of Vermont in 1973.

Kathi began her teaching career after graduation and taught in New Canaan, Conn., and for many years as a science teacher at the Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School in the Haddam, Conn., district. Upon

His passion for cross-country skiing included racing, coaching, timing and serving for many years on the boards of directors for both the local Stratton Mountain School professional team, as well as the New England Nordic Ski Association. He fostered an enduring love of skiing and biking in all three of his children and always cherished opportunities to watch them race or to spend time with them on skis or on a bike.

He was a skilled craftsman; his unique and artful woodworking projects live on in homes across the country. Everything he created struck the perfect

retirement from teaching, Kathi moved to Brunswick, Ga., where she continued feeding her hunger for knowledge and spent her time reading and enjoying nature.

She is survived by her family members Lynda Reeves McIntyreBatten of Shelburne, Vt.; Frederick P. McIntyre Jr. (Sharon) of Wallingford, Conn.; Susan Underwood McIntyre of Brunswick, Ga.; Nancy Hart Moore (Brent) of Lewes, Del.; David Welch Hart (MaryRose) of Owings, Md.; and John and Sharon McIntyre, of Travelers Rest, S.C.

Kathi is also survived by her nephews and nieces, Brendan McIntyre of Connecticut, Shelby McIntyre of Colorado, Jordan Moore of Delaware, Jesse Moore of Florida, and Tim and Mike McIntyre.

e family is honoring Kathi’s wishes for cremation. A memorial will be held at the family cemetery in Connecticut at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the MPN Research Foundation at mpnresearchfoundation.org.

balance between form and function. Anything that was important to John was made obvious by his infectious enthusiasm. The clearest example of this was his family. Together with his wife, he parented three strong, happy children, each with their unique expression of his passions. He will be sorely missed by everyone within his life, most especially his family. However, we are taking solace in the fact that the community that has always orbited John will continue to hold each other up, working together to keep his zeal for life in our midst.

John was predeceased by his parents, Sam and Sheila Ogden. He is survived by his wife, Andrea; his children, Katharine, Ben and Charlotte; his sister, Mary; and his half-brothers, Shep and Sam.

at’s not to mention more nieces, nephews, cousins and friends than can be counted. His constant companion, Leo

Robert Kolczynski

MARCH 9, 1941-JUNE 8, 2023 ESSEX, VT.

Robert Walter Kolczynski, age 82, of Essex, Vt., passed away quietly on June 8, 2023, on the property that he loved so dearly. e family will receive friends for a celebration of life on Sunday, July 16, 1 to 5 p.m., at the Community Center in Jericho, 329 Brown’s Trace Road, Jericho, Vt. Go to vtfuneralhomes. com to leave a note or picture.

Bob was born in 1941 in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of Walter Kolczynski and Helen Hadjuk. He grew up in Long Island, N.Y. He moved to Vermont in 1965 with his wife, Lois, where they raised four children. ey bought a farm in 1976. is was Bob’s happy place. When he was asked to go on vacation, his reply was that he felt like he was already on vacation sitting in the shade under his favorite tree, taking in the view.

Bob will join his longtime

the dog, will be missing him right along with everyone else.

To everyone who knew John: We are all aching to have had more time with him. It was excruciating to say goodbye. at said, we can all agree that each of us has been so lucky to have overlapped with him on this wild journey that is life. In lieu of flowers, John’s request was that everyone spend a little extra time outside, be it on foot, on a bike or on skis, in his honor.

John’s family and friends will be hosting a potluck gathering at their home in Landgrove at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 21. We look forward to sharing an evening of music, memories, community and Vermont summertime.

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home, 55 Westminster St., Bellows Falls, VT, and at fentonandhennessey.com.

companion, Violet, and his son, Michael, in heaven.

Bob enjoyed long careers at IBM in Essex Junction and Birnn Chocolates in South Burlington, Vt. Bob loved family. He held many relatives and friends close to his heart. His children are Michael Kolczynski (deceased), Cynthia Rose (married to Doug Rose), Patricia Fea and Barbara Hopkins. His grandchildren are Alyssa Fea-Parries (married to Tyler Parries), Christina Fea-Boyle (married to Chris Boyle), Andrew Fea, Alex Hopkins, Jason Hopkins, Ben Hopkins and Olin Kolczynski. He has one great-grandchild, Lucy Boyle. Other survivors include his sisters, Nancy Hardy and Sue Sagarin; his brother, Jimmy Kolczynski; and their spouses, Marshall Hardy, Joe Sagarin and Dr. Sharon Popper.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Travis Roy Foundation, SLAMT1D, the Strike 3 Foundation and St. Jude’s. We thank you for your thoughtfulness. Bob liked to give.

Ellen Bailey Gallagher

SEPTEMBER 9, 1952APRIL 2, 2023 ELMORE, VT.

Ellen Bailey Gallagher of Elmore, Vt., passed away on April 2, 2023, at the age of 70. She was born in Lowell, Mass., and was the daughter of the late Dr. David Bailey and Marguerite Bailey. Ellen is survived by her husband, Kevin Gallagher of Elmore, Vt.; sisters Susan Plunkett (and Richard) of Windham, N.H., and Judith Bailey of Lowell, Mass.; brother David Bailey of Victor, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews.

She graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst and received a master’s degree in psychology from Antioch University. Ellen worked at the Washington County Mental Health Agency (Children and Family) for 20 years.

Ellen loved restoring her old Vermont farmhouse and spent countless hours designing and planting her extensive flower gardens. In addition to taking great pride in these gardens, Ellen always remained quite proud of her “6th Grade Class Comedian Award”!

She loved spending time on Vermont’s beautiful waterways, kayaking, sailing, powerboating or just sitting on the shore. Ellen also enjoyed peaceful excursions in Nova Scotia.

She opened her home to many dogs over the years and was always ready to help neighbors with their pets. In addition to her own two dogs, she also fostered desperate English setters, getting them ready for new homes.

Ellen’s wits, smarts and ability to light up a room will be missed yet warmly remembered.

Maxine Brandenburg

AUGUST 6, 1935-JUNE 27, 2023

DENVER, COLO.

It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Maxine Newman Brandenburg, 87, on June 27, 2023, in Denver, Colo. Her death was peaceful, with her daughters by her side and less than six months following the loss of her husband, Richard. She is survived by her sister, Carol Parry (married to John Fox) of Malibu, Calif.; her daughters, Suzanne (married to Keith Oleson) of Denver, Colo., and Cynthia (married to William Vespa) of Jericho, Vt.; her four grandchildren, Kurt (married to Devonie), Sarah, Maria and Joey; and her great-granddaughter, Vivienne.

Maxine lived her life fearlessly by breaking stereotypes and pushing boundaries. She was an outspoken advocate for equal rights and inclusion for all, and she challenged the status quo to pave the way for the success of others. Through all this, she had the unwavering support of her entire family but was especially buoyed by her spouse of 65 years, Richard.

Born in Chicago, Ill., on August 6, 1935, to Estelle (Hoffman) and Ralph Newman, Maxine graduated from Oak Park High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Wells College and a master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon University. During her professional career, she worked as an educator, organizer, economic developer, director of several nonprofit organizations, consultant and community leader. Some highlights include executive director of arts development services in Buffalo, N.Y.; president of the Colorado Alliance of Business; and president and CEO of the Vermont Business Roundtable. She served on numerous boards and advisory councils, ranging from a field officer for New York State Council on the Arts to chair of the New England Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, cochair of the Child Care Fund of Vermont and a board member of the International Women’s Forum, to name a few.

Maxine modeled independence, perseverance and meaningful professional success at a time when most women did not have so many options. Yet she always put her family first. Even though her daughters may have been perceived as latchkey kids left to their own devices by the neighbors, what she actually taught them was how much they mattered and that, regardless of gender, identity or whatever box society put them in, they, too, could pursue any dream they had.

The family will honor Maxine and her husband Richard’s memory at a private memorial service at a later date. Donations can be made in her name to the Vermont Arts Council or Planned Parenthood.

John Chapman Baldwin

1946-2023

Friends of John Baldwin: Please join us on Saturday, July 15, for a celebration of life for our uncle, John Baldwin, who recently passed away. You are invited to attend one or both of the celebrations listed below.

Military Funeral Honors for John Baldwin

Saturday, July 15, 2023, 10 a.m.

Location: The Baldwin Cemetery, Daniel Webster Hwy., Stratford, NH 03590 (about 2 miles south of North Stratford on Route 3)

Celebration of Life for John Baldwin

Saturday, July 15, 2023, 2-4 p.m.

Location: St. Johnsbury Distillery, 74 Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury, VT Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

We look forward to celebrating and sharing memories with you.

Gretchen, Erika and Karin

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ONE CELEBRATION

[“Volunteers Keep Up a Community Meal Tradition in Burlington’s Old North End,” June 14] was a wonderful story about the hidden gem here in the Old North End.

I have attended these dinners and meetings for over 15 years. Coming together each month to not only dine but share ideas has brought me many wonderful new friends.

The volunteers who put this on deserve all the recognition. I have discovered ethnic foods I would have never tried. Now some of them are my favorites. Losing Janet Carscadden, one of the cocaptains of our ship, has reminded us just what a family we have all become.

We are always looking for more people to attend. It is also a time you can talk to your elected representatives about any concerns. Please mark your calendars for the second Thursday of each month. Families are encouraged to bring their children. I have watched as, over the years, they have grown up there.

The Old North End gets a bad rap, but it is perhaps the best place to live in Burlington. Here we are surrounded by diversity, artists and all-around awesomeness. Come to Ramble on July 29 and discover what fun it is to live in the ONE. Bring your quirkiness, bubbles and dance shoes as together we toast to another year of memories.

Carol Ann “Sunshine” Wooster BURLINGTON

‘RELAPSE’ REACTION

I am a former opioid user. I worked as the supervisor of Turning Point’s recovery coaching program in the University of Vermont Medical Center emergency department. I’ve lost many friends to drugs, I’ve worked with hundreds of patients and doctors, I’ve crunched all of Vermont’s addiction numbers ad nauseam, and I’ve spent untold hours researching issues related to addiction. Here are a few thoughts on [“Vermont’s Relapse,” June 14].

The article makes it sound like everything was going swimmingly until those pesky drug dealers dreamed up some new evil tricks with fentanyl and meth. This is flagrantly misleading. On any given day in the UVM ED, there are roughly 30 to 40 people there for mental health-related issues. Of those, maybe one or two will get transferred to a treatment facility (of which there are very few in Vermont) or transferred to the psych floor. The remaining 38ish people are typically sent on their merry way with a pat on the back and, if they’re lucky, some numbers to call. Zero exaggeration here. Yes, deadlier drugs make it worse, but don’t

convince yourself that’s the only problem — or even the main problem.

The article doesn’t mention that the jump in Vermont overdose deaths between 2019 and 2020 was the largest per-capita jump in the entire country, and yet caregivers, doctors and people of influence in the recovery community just kind of shrug at this. Vermont needs an increase in recovery and mental health care funding that matches the gravity of the problem.

Al Teodosio FERRISBURGH

SUPPORT SOUTH END HOUSING

Russ Scully has it right [“Upper Limits? Concerns About Building Height Reemerge With Proposal to Allow Housing in Burlington’s South End,” June 7]. It’s a no-brainer to convert a huge parking lot soaking up sunlight and cars in the South End near his Hula campus into 600 desperately needed housing units in a walkable/bikeable community where you don’t need to own a car to get about your daily life. It’s called New Urbanism, the idea of concentrating development in an urban environment untethered to automobiles.

Burlington currently has a very unhealthy vacancy rate. For years, the city has made it too hard to build more housing. Mayor Miro Weinberger recognizes the problem, and he’s taken it head-on with his 10-point plan to build at least 1,250 new housing units in the city by 2026.

Scully’s parking lot in the South End could be the next project to add another 600 new housing units — but only if he is allowed to build high enough and dense enough to add significantly to the city’s housing stock.

Decker Towers is the tallest building in Vermont at 11 stories. It fi ts into its neighborhood just fine. Taller structures near the old GE factory would not be out of place. They should be welcomed by area residents.

Every housing unit built in Burlington means one less in Milton or Richmond or Waterbury. Think of the savings in carbon pollution as a result of living in a walkable/bikeable community next to the bike path downtown, instead of driving all those cars that it takes to live in outlying communities.

Rick Sharp COLCHESTER

MUCH TO DO ABOUT DAIRY

I read your piece on the plight of dairies — well done [“‘Get Big or Get Out,’” May 31]! I was once married to a dairy owner. Our farm failed, and so did the marriage. Once again, I am reminded that nothing is permanent, and it is sometimes futile to hold on to a fading past.

I would like to propose interventions that would require some funding from climate change legislation as a means of aiding or buying or leasing from the farming family. I believe there is already a federal source for those funds. Bear in mind that use of available funds would be tax money to “pay it forward” for the future climate of our state and communities, and a benefit for everyone. It’s not too soon to begin.

Those farms can be converted to solar farms, wind farms or, perhaps best of all, tree farms. There are even new cemeteries in which a tree is the marker rather than a headstone. To me, conversions from the past to the future are a win-win and a way to support the present farming family.

Hope Lindsay BURLINGTON

VERMONT FOR ALL

[Re “Anti-Trans Activist to Speak at Vergennes Union High School,” June 15, online]: I have always felt that here in Vermont we stood for all. Having an adult nonbinary adult child, I am appalled that this opportunity is given to this man to speak at one of our high schools. This will give those who don’t understand and those who hate further fodder for the anti-trans rhetoric we are seeing in Vermont.

Trans children and teens are already bullied, put down and told they are wrong. Trans youth have a high rate of suicide and suicidal ideation. Having this man speaking at a public school, funded by Vermont residents, shows our young people how little society cares for them and their peers.

Vermont has always had a healthy respect for the di erences between us all. We don’t stand for hate toward any group of people. We encourage support and acceptance. At least, that was the Vermont I thought I lived in. I am quite sad to find this is not the case.

If a private organization wishes to host this speaker, that is their business, as much as I don’t like it. But to hold this at a public school, using my tax dollars and those dollars of the people I love and support, is unacceptable and should be canceled.

Karen Kelley ST. GEORGE

WHO HATES WHOM?

[Re “Hundreds Gather in Vergennes to Protest Anti-Trans Speaker,” June 20, online]: In the first sentence of this article, the author describes Walt Heyer as antitrans without any explanation as to how it is qualified.

FILE: COURTNEY LAMDIN

Calling someone anti-trans is a serious accusation, which in this case couldn’t be further from the truth. Such poor journalism sparks outrage in the community, fueling uninformed protests, such as we saw in Vergennes. The article fails to discuss Walt’s message and how it is anti-trans.

Walt is not anti-trans. He doesn’t hate anyone. In fact, he has spent the past 20 years assisting people with gender dysphoria who didn’t find success in transition. Is that bad? He was sexually abused as a child, which he says caused him lifelong trauma. He transitioned to a woman but still didn’t find comfort. He transitioned back to a man and discovered himself. Why is this lived experience considered hate-filled? Why is this man being propped up as anti-trans?

The article quotes Kestin PuechlSproul: “The people in the building right now listening to ignorant talking points...” Describing Walt’s message as ignorant is a reflection of Kestin’s own ignorance. A brief look into Walt’s message will show you that he has compassion for people who are experiencing gender dysphoria. Unfortunately, the protesters were misguided by uninformed news coverage about the man. The protesters were chanting “No hate in our state.” The irony is that they were the ones expressing hate directed at Walt.

We don’t have to agree with him, just listen. Then discuss with accurate information.

Nick Rosato MONKTON

MAN IN THE MIDDLE

[Re “Hundreds Gather in Vergennes to Protest Anti-Trans Speaker,” June 20, online]: Alison Novak’s piece wasn’t news; it was opinion, including the title. Having transitioned twice already, it’s unlikely that Walt Heyer is anti-trans. My fellow progressives are cynically creating a binary world in which you either unquestioningly cheer every effort to drastically modify children’s bodies or you are an anti-trans bigot.

No one is allowed to occupy a “nonbinary” middle, urging caution while recognizing that some individuals have benefited from medical intervention. Tribal progressives are basically saying: “Because dour old Republicans and religious weirdos have doubts about childhood transition, therefore we must have absolutely no doubts about childhood transition!” This from a political tribe that for decades has maintained it is an enormous evil to modify a tomato.

Imagine a different political tribe was the impetus behind transition and selfdiagnosis and routinely made the following proposals:

“Same-sex attraction is wrong. Luckily we have modern technology to transition people to the correct gender.”

“Boys playing with girl stuff is wrong. If your son does anything stereotypically feminine, stop referring to the child as ‘he.’ Henceforth you have no son.”

“If your girl does boyish stuff, you have no daughter.”

“If your 100-pound teen insists she is heavy, accept her self-diagnosis and send her to WeightWatchers. If you argue about it, she will kill herself.”

“Throughout history, countless gay people — perhaps even most gay people — had children. That’s wrong, so we should sterilize gay people.”

Those are disturbing proposals. Change a few words, and they would be progressive.

Peter DuBrul CHARLOTTE

COYNE DROP

I was interested to learn that Bishop Christopher Coyne is leaving Vermont for a higher position in the Catholic church in Connecticut [“Burlington Bishop Coyne to Leave Vermont Diocese,” June 26].

It’s great that Seven Days mentioned the Burlington orphanage memorial in its article on Coyne’s upcoming departure. Readers might be interested in knowing that when I called the diocese to ask for a donation that I could give to the memorial, Coyne’s top lieutenant,

Monsignor John McDermott, said no. In my opinion, it’s ironic that the diocese wouldn’t help, since the diocese caused the problem.

As a survivor of St. Joseph’s Orphanage, I told Coyne my story. I had my hopes up when he listened, but my hopes were dashed, because he did absolutely nothing. I feel that people had to sue the diocese under Coyne because that’s the only way they would receive assistance from the church. I think that lawyers run the Vermont diocese, and I don’t believe that will change in Connecticut.

Maura Labelle COLCHESTER

NOT LAUGHING

I know it won’t make any difference, but for my own therapy, I need to share. When a larger company buys out a superior

competitor just to make them go away, it’s just sad [“Lake Champlain Chocolates to Buy Laughing Moon Chocolates,” June 23, online].

I do feel glad for owner Leigh Williams. This is the financial reward for many years of hard work and risk. I remember when she started at the old indoor tennis court. Laughing Moon was almost as good as the original Green Mountain Chocolates, although that one died due to family stuff.

Thank you for listening. I will miss Laughing Moon.

George Pierce WATERBURY

GOOD COVERAGE

[Re “New Proposed Wake Boat Rules Edge Toward a Compromise,” June 20, online]: A quick but heartfelt thank-you to Anne Wallace Allen and you folks for printing an article about an issue so deeply important to countless Vermonters who live on or near the pristine lakes, primarily in the Northeast Kingdom! Anne’s article was fair and balanced and, from the perspective of someone who’s gotten involved with the wake boat rule over the past year, thoroughly researched.

Not all news outlets recognize that there’s any place in Vermont other than Chittenden County, so thank you for running a piece on a topic that is so important to many of us, particularly as we fight to preserve our natural resources.

Candy Moot MORGAN

SLOW BURN

[Re “Burlington Considers Kicking Fossil Fuels to the Curb,” March 1]: Unfortunately, the curb — that is, roadways and the need to drive — is the problem and will be for a long time.

At the annual growth rate between February 28, 2022, and February 28, 2023, electricity generated by solar and wind will take 127.31 years to replace fossil fuel energy (115.22 years), nuclear energy (11.87 years) and other energy (0.22 years). Annual renewable energy generation, including small-scale solar photovoltaic, will grow in those 127.31 years from 970,640 thousand megawatt hours to 10,647,248 TMWh, which is 2.5 times the total electricity currently generated.

Solutions will require all of us rethinking our transportation and how we live.

Bill Wade BURLINGTON

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Bishop Christopher Coyne

The scene outside Vergennes Union High School

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Meet the artists behind the 2023 Cartoon Issue

EMILY RHAIN ANDREWS

Emily Rhain Andrews is a Vermont-based illustrator and graphic designer who combines her passion for design with the dynamic world of comics and visual storytelling. She is a proud alumna of Syracuse University and MFA graduate from Burlington’s Champlain College, where she currently teaches illustration in the Communications & Creative Media department. Her work, ranging from comic creation to collegiate e-sports brand identity development, dives into crafting visual narratives. Each project centers on the art of storytelling. Discover more of her work at eraillustration.com.

JULIANNA BRAZILL

Julianna Brazill is a Winooski-based illustrator and comic artist with a penchant for animals, pastries and anything vintage. When she’s not drawing, you can find her wandering the great outdoors, petting a cat or watching “Masterpiece” mysteries on PBS. Learn more at juliannabrazill.com.

FRANCES CANNON

Frances Cannon is a writer, artist, editor and educator based in Burlington. She will begin teaching this fall at Ohio’s Kenyon College as the Mellon Science and Nature Writing Fellow. She also edits for Green Writers Press, Onion River Press and Maple Tree Press, and she teaches at Burlington City Arts. She is the author and illustrator of several books: Walter Benjamin Reimagined, MIT Press; e Highs and Lows of Shapeshift Ma and Big-Little Frank, Gold Wake Press; Tropicalia, Vagabond Press; Sagittaria, Bottlecap Press; and Predator/Play, Ethel Zine and Fling Diction, forthcoming with Green Writers Press. Learn more at frankyfrancescannon.com.

ANNABEL DRIUSSI

Annabel Driussi is a neuroscience illustrator and comic artist based in White River Junction. She just graduated with a master’s degree in comics from the Center for Cartoon Studies. Catch her playing roller derby in her free time — if you can! Find her work at adriussi.myportfolio.com or on Instagram at @annabel_driussi.

VIOLET KITCHEN

Violet Kitchen is a recovering hermit who makes their home along the Connecticut River. A 2023 graduate of the Center for Cartoon Studies, they’ve worked as the lead editor of the Ladybroad Ledger, an associate editor for LAAB magazine and the resident newsprint enthusiast at CCS’ Schulz Library. eir work lives at violetkitchen.com.

ELLIE LIOTA

Ellie Liota is an animator and cartoonist living in White River Junction, where she is working toward her master’s degree at the Center for Cartoon Studies. You can follow her on Instagram at @earlyworm123, where she rarely posts but is always lurking…

KRISTEN SHULL

Kristen Shull is a graduate of the Center for Cartoon Studies class of 2020. She currently teaches sequential art and figure drawing at Champlain College in Burlington and draws comics for Seven Days bimonthly. She also coedits the fantasy comic anthology Fantology, which can be found on Instagram at @fantologycomic. Find her autobiographical comics on Instagram at @ego_gala.

EZRA VEITCH

Ezra can be found in the southern end of the state creating art for all types of events and publications. He is the artist and cocreator of e Chronicles of Templar and is currently working on a new graphic novel about being in Vermont’s music scene in the mid-’90s. He enjoys running Rays the Roof Productions, which brings live music to the Bellows Falls Opera House. He teaches art at the Greenwood School in Putney by day and plays in an original rock band called Ninja Monkey by night. Learn more at ezraveitch.com.

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Deli of Distinction

Pittsfield’s Original General Store adds chef touches to its all-day sandwich menu

BY WILL SOLOMON

If you took a map of Vermont and dropped a pin right in the middle, you’d likely land somewhere near Pittsfield. And if you drove through that town on Vermont’s longest numbered highway, Route 100, you wouldn’t miss the Original General Store.

I’ve been there probably a dozen times to pick up a sandwich for a road trip or to fuel one of many beautiful nearby hikes. Sometimes I manage to wait a few hours before I bite into the deli’s mozzarella and tomato panini ($8.95), layered with roasted red peppers, kale pesto and olive tapenade; or the Cubano ($9.95), a perennial favorite, made with house-roasted pork loin on pressed ciabatta with pickles and yellow mustard. Sometimes I make it only a few minutes.

Before I spoke to owner Katie Stiles, who has run the place with her husband, Kevin Lasko, for nine years, I had no idea there was a full-service restaurant on the other side of the building.

“We’re back there in the winter,” Stiles told me about the Backroom, a communal diningstyle restaurant with an open kitchen and seasonal menu. In the summer, she explained, they focus on their other business, Vermont Farms Catering.

The couple clearly know good food: Lasko was the executive chef of New York City’s Park Avenue Autumn/ Winter/Spring/Summer for a decade, while Stiles worked as a publicist for high-profile chefs such as Alain Ducasse. Their skill explains why the store’s sandwiches — simple enough at first glance but each executed

with finesse — earned a spot in our monthlong series on great sandwiches to power summer adventures in Vermont.

“It’s a little bit of everything,” Stiles said of the sandwich menu. “We’re trying to hit all the sweet spots.”

And they do, with options such as a hearty whole wheat wrap ($7.95) stuffed with hummus, goat cheese, avocado and a handful of fresh veggies or the Vermonter BLT ($10.25) stacked with McKenzie Natural Artisan Deli turkey, North Country Smokehouse bacon and homemade

maple mustard (with syrup from Pittsfield) on Red Hen Baking multigrain bread.

at last one is unsurprisingly popular, I learned, as is the Waldorf chicken salad sandwich ($8.95). “It’s Misty Knoll [Farms] chicken, [and] we do walnuts, apples, mayo, some fresh dill in there,” Stiles said.

Whatever you choose, it won’t break the bank. Even with many local ingredients, most sandwiches come in below the $10 mark.

e roast beef ($9.95) has housemade balsamic onions and horseradish mayo; “everyone likes a roast beef sandwich, but we try to add a little more to it,” Stiles said.

e always-excellent Reuben ($9.50) is best eaten straightaway to get the ideal combination of crispy, grilled rye, warm corned beef, crunchy kraut and housemade Russian dressing. And, if you need a morning jump start, the excellent breakfast sandwiches made with local eggs and cheddar on sweet brioche start at $5.50.

Customers can eat in the large, cozy dining room or at a table on the covered front porch. Or you can do what I did: take a sandwich a few miles down Route 100 to Sherburne Trails and navigate the mile and a half to Kent Pond, dodging mountain bikers and hopefully avoiding the kind of deluge that drenched me.

Whether you’re summer road-tripping, racing to get a friend to the Rutland Amtrak station or taking a leisurely stroll at the nearby Thundering Falls on the Appalachian Trail, there’s an Original General Store sandwich for you. ➆

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Joe Handy to Buy Chick’s Market in Winooski

CHICK’S MARKET has found a buyer who has pledged to continue operating the Winooski convenience store and deli, according to the current owner.

PAM VEZINA, 68, who has owned Chick’s for 24 years with her husband, put the business and building up for sale at the beginning of the year with plans to retire by the summer. JOE HANDY, of the prominent local real estate family, has agreed to buy Chick’s, Vezina said.

“Chick’s is going to stay open,” she said. “They’re going to keep the same name. They’re running the store and the deli the same way.”

Chick’s has been a fixture at the corner of Hickok and River streets since the mid-1940s, giving neighborhood residents a place to buy milk and cigarettes and pick up sandwiches for lunch or dinner. The building also has two apartments upstairs.

Handy, whose LinkedIn profile describes him as president of his family real estate company, Sisters and Brothers Investment Group, could not be reached for comment. The company was under contract earlier this year to purchase Winooski’s St. Stephen Catholic Church and demolish it to build housing on the Barlow Street site. Several Winooski residents organized to oppose the demolition of the historic structure.

Still behind the Chick’s counter last week, Vezina said she needed to make some repairs to the property before the sale is final in August. She has met the future manager of the store for Handy and expressed her confidence that the new owners will take care of customers as she has.

“They just saw that it’s really important for the people around here,” she said.

Carolyn Shapiro

New Chef Refreshes Menu at the Reservoir Restaurant & Taproom

Chef MAX VOGEL, who has led the kitchen at Waterbury’s RESERVOIR RESTAURANT & TAPROOM for about seven months, just launched a new menu. The restaurant, which is co-owned by MARK FRIER and PHIL PLATT, is known for solid bar food, its in-house BIG TREE BREWING beers and an extensive tap list worthy of its hometown, which is often dubbed “Waterbeer-y” for its constant flow of beer tourists.

Frier, 42, said the new food

All-American Pie

At Centennial Field, Lake Monsters Pizza is a home run

BY ABIGAIL SYLVOR GREENBERG • abigail@sevendaysvt.com

When I arrived at Burlington’s Centennial Field on a chilly June Sunday, I had no idea who the Vermont Lake Monsters were playing. The crowd was dense with spectators in blue and green, the colors of the state’s beloved collegiate summer baseball team.

With apologies to hard-core fans, my love of the ballpark — though deep — is more about conjuring a summery, all-American mood than about, y’know, watching boys hit balls. Good stadium refreshments play a huge role in conjuring said mood. When I was a kid, the promise of a sour pickle was the only thing that got me into my Little League uniform.

Luckily, the minds behind Lake Monsters Pizza share my commitment to amping up the ballpark experience with food and drink.

The stadium operation serves up gleaming, thin-crust Neapolitan pies on paper plates out of a shipping container bedecked in team colors. Its countertop is lined with basil plants, sprouting from repurposed Tomato Magic cans whose contents have become pizza sauce. Swarmed by a line of leg-tugging tots and their chaperones, the stand looks as germane to the concessions section as a hot dog cart.

I ordered two pies to share with two friends, then swung over to the beverage tent for — what else? — Zero Gravity Craft Brewery’s Lake Monster Light.

With refreshments secured, I settled into my seat to watch the game. Thanks to the kid sitting next to me for helpfully informing me that the opposing team was the Westfield Starfires of Massachusetts. For several innings, I noshed and sipped, whooped and hollered as the players rounded the bases, feeling as all-American as I ever have. Vibe achieved. Mission accomplished.

The caliber of my pizza, however, was closer to that of a Neapolitan trattoria than of a sports stadium stand next to a Dippin’ Dots.

My 12-inch pies — one plain cheese ($12), one half pepperoni/half mushroom ($14) — bore rosy red sauce, a sweet, bright mix of crushed tomatoes and salt. The mozzarella sizzled, melty and mild.

SEASONAL EATS

Lake Monsters Pizza’s not-so-secret weapon is its oven, a high-performance Bistro Twister from Fiero. It’s the same brand used at Burlington’s Pizzeria Verità and, according to Lake Monsters Pizza

manager Daniel Levitt, probably the only one of its kind in a minor-league ballpark.

When Chris English acquired the Lake Monsters in 2021, Levitt was working as a bartender at the Ransom

Tavern in South Woodstock, a restaurant and bar with good Neapolitan pies. English approached Levitt and asked if he’d be able to execute the same sort of pizza at Centennial Field.

“I gave him the only appropriate answer, which is, ‘No, I can’t,’” Levitt recounted.

But English “doesn’t love the word no,” Levitt added. So the bartender started trying to figure out how to make it work.

Levitt was determined not to “rest on the laurels” of a stadium setting where “people’s expectations are low.” He devised a plan for making restaurantquality pizza at the ballpark.

The result is a pie whose structure holds up beneath the bubbly topography of cheese and sauce. Each pizza makes for a great snack to share or an abundant single serving; it is a favorite pregame meal for players, according to a recent Lake Monsters Instagram post.

Daniel Levitt serving up Lake Monsters Pizza

A half-pepperoni pie from Lake Monsters Pizza with frosé

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Levitt is a pizza purist. During the first two years of ballpark pizza, there were only two topping choices. For 2023, he added mushrooms. My ballpark companions maintained that the pepperoni was hands down the best pie, packing a robust smokiness into crisped rounds of meat.

Lake Monsters Pizza is really good. Not just good for stadium fare.

Later, I decided to get a pickle from

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offerings represent an effort to “change things up” and shake the “stigma” of being pigeonholed as a destination for just wings and burgers. The restaurant’s front bar also received a remodel, he noted.

“We’re bringing in more flavors, exciting ingredients, and trying to bring in more foodies,” Frier said. “Everything is from scratch.”

The Reservoir has specifically expanded gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options. A gluten-free, dairy-free wild salmon bowl, for instance, comes with brown rice, arugula, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, avocado, edamame, roasted sweet potatoes, honey-sumac dressing and everything bagel spice.

The Reservoir’s signature local-beef burgers have become smash burgers, with old favorites, such as the Bacon & Bleu, and new options including the Whiskey Maple BBQ topped with caramelized onions, smoked provolone, shaved steak and crispy onions.

one of the nearby concession trailers. It seemed only right, for old time’s sake.

I was in line when the Lake Monsters won the game; I heard cheers from the stands and felt like a delinquent sports fan. But I wasn’t alone. Nearby, about 20 people stood in line for pizza, cheering, too. ➆

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In 2009, Frier bought what was then Waterbury Wings and turned it into the Reservoir. He and former business partner Chad Fry, who died in 2022, went on to open the BENCH and the now-closed Tres Amigos, both in Stowe.

Vogel, 32, is a Maryland native who came to Vermont to attend the now-shuttered New England Culinary Institute. At the Reservoir, he works closely with sous chef JACOB STOWELL . Vogel previously cooked at a number of Stowe restaurants, such as HARRISON’S RESTAURANT and the CLUB AT SPRUCE PEAK , and worked for Frier and Fry at the Bench and Tres Amigos.

In Frier’s words, it was a “lucky moment” when Vogel showed interest in stepping up to become the Reservoir’s chef.

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Not Fade Away

eater review: Buddy: e Buddy Holly Story Weston eater Company

Buddy Holly’s musical ascent had the unstoppable buoyancy of bubbles rising in soda sipped at a 1956 burger joint. His songs live on — just try to say the phrase “That’ll be the day” without hearing the downbeat — but his life ended in a plane crash at 22, somehow long enough to create a musical legacy yet too short by far. His three-year recording career fits almost too neatly into the jukebox musical structure. Weston Theater Company’s production of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story features 10 accomplished musician-actors who rock the theater with the music’s exuberance.

Recording from 1956 to 1959, Holly personifies the second wave of rock and roll. Pioneers such as Bill Haley, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley preceded him, but Holly’s music embodies the rattling, restless emergence of rock saturating the culture. Tunes seemed to burst out of Holly, and the word “hit” describes both their popularity and the way they hammered listeners into absolute surrender to musical joy.

Alan Janes’ musical zooms from location to location as we watch Holly’s career rocket from radio shows in his hometown of Lubbock, Texas, to recording sessions with the drummer and bassist who make up the Crickets. Then they’re o on tour, including a stop at the Apollo in Harlem, where three mistakenly booked white guys in matching jackets aren’t going to be well received.

A nervous Buddy says from the stage, “I hope my music is enough.” It is, but only in the musical’s simplified version of a meteoric life.

Though the real Holly experienced great tragedy, this is a musical to enjoy while accepting that nuances have no place in the story Janes constructs. It’s more fairy tale than biography, but making Holly mythic gives us a streamlined legend and more time to clap for each tune. The show suggests that Holly instantly conquered the charts, when in fact most of his success was posthumous. But it was always deserved, and the musical dwells on the songs and not what it cost to make them.

Scenes of e ortless creation emphasize Holly’s fertile musical mind. One day, the band is slogging through an early, tepid version of “Peggy Sue.” Jerry Allison, the drummer, tries to rev himself up by

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in a vivid performance of the Isley Brothers’ “Shout.”

batting out a martial warm-up on his kit, and Buddy seizes it as the song’s frantic signature. He jacks up the tempo and turns his guitar line into an assault. The song magically assembles itself before our eyes — and ears.

The production uses exciting choreography by Felicity Stiverson to give the music the power of an outburst. A standup bass can flip sideways to charge a guitar, and the stage pulses with musicians surging into and out of the limelight.

Director Meredith McDonough keeps the action propulsive while pausing just long enough to let each scene’s import sink in. The songs fizz like fountains, and McDonough harnesses lighting, musical elements and performance touches to distinguish them. A stirring stillness expresses the tragedy of the plane crash and then, like a song’s artful pause, releases sound again and returns the music to us.

Scenes change crisply with as little as the spin of a sofa, and the move from backstage to onstage settings is as brisk as a somersault. The ensemble cast maintains glorious energy in the big numbers and solid connections in the dramatic scenes.

Billy Finn, as Buddy, portrays a singer brimming with conviction. Wisely, Finn doesn’t imitate Holly but plants little markers, such as his vocal hiccups, and makes the portrait glisten through the clarity of the character’s desire to succeed.

From left: Lena Richard, Ben Johnson, Matt Cusack, Billy Finn and Jason Cohen

HOLLY’S MUSIC EMBODIES

THE RATTLING, RESTLESS EMERGENCE OF ROCK SATURATING THE CULTURE.

The other two Crickets form a tight musical connection with Finn. Ben Johnson lets it all out on the drums as Jerry; he’s the musical engine underneath the songs.

As bassist Joe B. Mauldin, Matt Cusack picks and slaps his upright’s strings and cavorts over his instrument. Cusack is also the show’s able music director, and he steals his scene as the Big Bopper.

With grins and winks, David Bonanno, in his 50th performance with Weston, plays all the industry bigwigs Holly encounters. Bonanno’s lovability and the script’s steadfast sanitization conceal the cruelty of the real-life versions of the people who swindled Holly, but this show is only about hope and happiness.

As Ritchie Valens, Adrian Lopez sends the all-cast rendition of “La Bamba” to the moon with rejoicing. Ariana Papaleo plays Maria Elena, the woman Buddy loves at first sight. There’s little meat on the bones of the love story, but Papaleo’s warmth and wit compensate.

Isaiah Reynolds and Lena Richard play the high-energy Black singers Tyrone Jones and Marlena Madison, reaching the rafters

To make things larger than life, scenic designer Lex Liang rings the stage with a huge black circle, a stylized 45 rpm record with thin arcs of neon tracing the grooves. The neon shifts colors like the ultimate jukebox. An upstage background is also round, and lighting designer Marika Kent backlights it to express mood and location. Rotating lights hit the ceiling and the audience in a modern-day concert touch.

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story premiered in 1989, had a 12-year run in London and helped define the jukebox musical concept. It’s the most straightforward kind of entertainment, asking viewers to tap their toes and forget their problems.

Holly’s influence permeates rock and roll music in everything from percussive guitar work to the flat-out yearning of his melodies. The Crickets even set the standard band lineup of two guitarists, a bass player and a drummer. Holly had just time enough to build a glorious rock and roll bonfire, and the glow persists today.

Live musical performance lets the audience feel the musicians’ desire to play, and the Weston stage is filled with people cutting loose. There are few more direct exchanges of energy, and this show crackles like rock and roll’s first burst from a pair of speakers. ➆

INFO

Buddy: e Buddy Holly Story, by Alan Janes, directed by Meredith McDonough, produced by Weston eater Company. rough July 16: Tuesdays through Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m.; and Wednesdays, Saturdays and ursday, July 6, 2 p.m., at Weston Playhouse. $25-79. westontheater.org

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THEATER

Farmworkers’ Stories Shape New Indie Folk Musical

BY MARY ANN LICKTEIG • maryann@sevendaysvt.com

When Sarah Elizabeth Wansley set out to develop a musical about Vermont farm life, she consulted the experts. First, Wansley, the associate artistic director of Northern Stage, assembled a creative team: New York playwright Jessica Kahkoska to write the book, Vermont actor-musician-composer (and Wansley’s husband) Tommy Crawford to write music and lyrics, and herself to direct. Then the threesome started visiting Vermont farms.

The people they met and the stories they heard determined their characters and shaped their show. One year, more than 17 farms and 32 farmworker interviews later, their indie folk musical, Vermont Farm Project, will have its first full reading at Northern Stage on Friday, July 7. The White River Junction professional theater commissioned the show.

“Our mission is to change lives one story at a time — for this area, specifically,” Wansley said. “And that, to me, means both telling the stories of this region of Vermont and New Hampshire and also bringing all the communities to Northern Stage to feel like this is their home theater.” This project, she said, is “an invitation to sort of bring some of the stories of rural Vermont onto our stage.”

Vermont Farm Project is an actor-musician show, which means the actors sing and play the instruments. Crawford said he envisions an ensemble that includes banjo, upright bass, fiddle, guitar and mandolin. Five actors will portray eight characters: Kim and Glenn, an older couple ready to retire; Matt and Kenza, new parents in their thirties who have just bought a farm; Gabriela, an undocumented farmworker who left her child behind in Mexico; and Mo, Hunter and Tara, college students with summer farm jobs.

“But these characters could change by the time we do the reading!” Wansley said. “We are very much in process.”

As of last week, the script followed the characters through one day, starting in the morning as they woke up thinking about their to-do lists.

The reading, which will include Vermont actor and Broadway veteran Dottie Stanley, will allow the creators to hear their entire show — including 15 songs — for the first time. Crawford drew on Americana, folk and bluegrass traditions as he composed. Instrumentation and arrangements aren’t finished yet, and he would like to collaborate with a Vermont farmworker to add Latin music, he said.

Besides helping the three creators determine which elements of the show work and which don’t, Friday’s event is designed to prompt feedback, specifically from those in the farming community. No show dates are scheduled yet; director Wansley would like to see the show premiere at Northern Stage and then tour the state, she said.

The trio’s conversations with farmers over the past year revealed some common themes, including the complications of retirement and consumers’ lack of understanding of food production costs. Several farmers spoke “about how there’s so little hesitation to buy a $6 latte,” Crawford said. “But then, if a tomato goes up by 25 cents, it’s like all hell breaks loose. Right? And the price of eggs was, like, literally front-page news for six months this year.

“A thing we heard echoed over and over again is, there’s a perception that consumers know what food should cost,” Crawford continued. “And yet we really don’t. We don’t know what goes into it.”

Jon Wright, owner of Taylor Farm

in Londonderry, and his sister Mimi Wright, who has worked on the farm for more than 20 years, wanted to convey their love of Vermont when they talked with the creative team, Mimi said. But they also wanted the team to understand that farming hasn’t been easy.

When the Wrights couldn’t make ends meet selling milk, they started making award-winning Gouda cheese, Mimi said. When they couldn’t keep up with federal regulations for cheesemaking, they started offering pizza and music on the farm twice a week. COVID-19 stopped that. Now, they focus on agritourism.

Jon, 65, “is the most optimistic person you will ever meet, but he is very pessimistic about farming in Vermont,” said Mimi, who is 73. “There’s so many struggles,” she continued. “It’s beating your head against the wall all the time with so many problems. And that’s why I say the love of the land is what keeps us going. And the feeling that we have something here that’s very, very special.”

Mimi heard bits of the Vermont Farm Project at a reading in Weston in June. Farm life was presented “in a little bit superficial way,” she said, though she gave the creative team credit. “They were very open to talking with us and learning.”

INFO

Vermont Farm Project, Friday, July 7, 4 p.m., at Northern Stage in White River Junction. Free. Learn more at northernstage.org and reserve tickets by calling 296-7000. If reservations are full, Wansley encourages people to call the Northern Stage box office at 536-1740 or email boxoffice@ northernstage.org to add their names to a wait list.

VISUAL ART

Terry Ekasala Wins 2023 Vermont Prize

BY MARY ANN LICKTEIG • maryann@sevendaysvt.com

West Burke painter Terry

Ekasala has won the 2023 Vermont Prize, an annual award that celebrates and supports the best visual art being made in the state. Her selection by a five-member jury was announced last Friday.

The Vermont Prize is a collaboration among Brattleboro Museum & Art Center; Burlington City Arts; the Current, a contemporary art center in Stowe; and the Hall Art Foundation, which has a campus in Reading. The prize is open to individuals and collaborating artists who live in Vermont and work in any visual medium.

Brandon-based visual artist, graffiti scholar and educator Will Kasso Condry won the 2022 Vermont Prize, the first awarded. Winners receive $5,000, and their work is showcased and archived at vermontprize.org.

Ekasala is an abstract painter who works in oil on linen and acrylic on paper. This year’s guest juror, Chrissie Iles of the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City, noted that in Ekasala’s paintings, subjects are suggested but never fully revealed. “Suspending the image somewhere between abstract composition and storytelling, Ekasala creates interior, psychological spaces that evoke memory and place,” Iles was quoted as saying in a press release.

“If we have to fit ourselves into a category,” Ekasala wrote in an artist statement, “I would say I am an intuitive painter, as I really don’t prepare a work with sketches or even a general subject beforehand.”

“I know it sounds kind of mysterious,” she told Seven Days of her oil-painting process last Friday, “but it just starts happening, little by little.”

Ekasala was born and raised in Weymouth, Mass., where she started drawing when she was very young. She studied commercial art at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in Florida, then lived, painted and sold her work in Miami Beach and Paris.

A longtime friend who was from the Northeast Kingdom suggested she move to Vermont, which she did in 2001. Today she works in the studio that British abstract painter Norman Toynton built for himself about 50 years ago. “It’s got great lighting, great space,” Ekasala said, calling it “a dream” to have found the spot.

Her work has been exhibited in Paris, Berlin, Brussels, Sydney and New York, as well as in Vermont. The Bundy Modern in Waitsfield is displaying it through September 3 as part of “Nor’easter: Terry Ekasala, Rick Harlow, Craig Stockwell.” ➆

COURTESY OF SARAH ELIZABETH WANSLEY

COURTESY OF ZACK EKASALA

Composer and lyricist Tommy Crawford (right) talking with Jon Wright, owner of Taylor Farm in Londonderry

Terry Ekasala

“Passage” by Terry Ekasala

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Acres of Art

“Amazing makers” descend upon Cold Hollow Sculpture Park this summer

BY AMY LILLY • lilly@sevendaysvt.com

Cold Hollow Sculpture Park in Enosburg Falls showcases the work of a single artist: David Stromeyer, a sculptor who makes large-scale works in steel. He and his wife, Sarah, live from May to November on the land Stromeyer bought in 1970, spending winters in Austin, Texas. The artist has sited more than 70 of his enormous, mostly colorful pieces around the park’s 45 acres of rolling fields, and he makes a couple more each year.

Yet ever since the Stromeyers opened the park to the public in 2014, they have regularly o ered it as an extraordinary setting for the work of other artists — from musicians to poets to dancers — who present workshops and talks about their own creative endeavors.

“Some presenters are scared” by the prospect, Stromeyer said during a phone interview. “They never did their thing in a sculpture park. But they often end up expanding what they do because of it.”

This season’s roster of events, titled “Amazing Makers,” is among Cold Hollow’s busiest. It’s the culmination of a three-year celebration of creativity, following 2021’s “Why We Make Things” and 2022’s “How

We Make Things.” The Stromeyers, in consultation with the park’s new director, Chloe Vogt, and a six-person advisory council headed by senior adviser Rosemary Gill, have invited six artists to participate in five major events before the park closes for the season on October 9.

Among these visiting creatives is the 2023 artist-in-residence, Olaniyi R. Akindiya, a mixed-media and performance artist who lives in Pflugerville, Texas, and Lagos, Nigeria. Resident artists stay for two weeks on the park property, in a 30-foot-long Airstream, and are given a stipend and studio space. Previous artists since the program started in 2018 have included Easthampton, Mass., composer Phil Acimovic; Middlebury College assistant professor of dance Laurel Jenkins; and last year’s Kisa Sauer, a kite artist from Germany.

On July 29, Akindiya’s residency will culminate with a temporary installation he will create in collaboration with visitors. He’s encouraging the public to bring materials from home and will contribute whatever materials strike him during his residency.

“We have no idea what is going to

develop,” Akindiya said during a phone call from his current residency in North Carolina — one of four around the U.S. he’s doing this year. “It will be a kind of performance between me and the audience as we put it together. [It’s partly about] how we collaborate with the material. I hope they’ll come to play with me. It’s just to have fun with it.”

Akindiya, who signs his work “Akirash” because “it’s too long if you use all the names your [Nigerian] family and community give you,” considers residencies a large part of his practice. His work interrogates trauma, governments, architecture and ways of life, often through fabric or materials that suggest its abstraction, such as aluminum or paper.

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Pollock-Krasner Foundation awards and has participated in biennales and international festivals in Senegal, Ghana, South Africa and Tanzania.

Having grown up in a remote fishing village from which he walked “two to three hours” to school, he said, “I became an artist to be able to travel around the world, to start a conversation, to change who we are and how we see ourselves.” He has won two

The artist’s former residencies include a Vermont Studio Center fellowship in 2011, but the Stromeyers first met him in 2019 when they saw his work during a studio tour in Austin.

Akindiya’s work during that tour,

Sarah and David Stromeyer

“Potluck” by David Stromeyer

Sarah recalled by phone, consisted of “small, three-dimensional sculptures in a combination of paper and textiles, mounted on walls. The shapes and colors were intriguing.” The couple invited the artist to their house, where he showed them images of his performances in which he and other participants had painted their bodies.

“The range of what he explores — his body as a material, beads, shells, the diversity of things he does, performing as well as making, engaging other people

— we haven’t had anyone quite like that in any of our presentations,” Sarah said.

Akindiya is only one of the makers whom director Vogt (pronounced “vote”) is excited to host. Over lunch at the Spot in Burlington, the 29-year-old, who grew up in Colchester and lives in Burlington, raved about the season’s opening event on June 24 — in which the Boston-based Puerto Rican musician Fabiola Méndez played and explained the cuatro. And she rattled o many more to come.

Abenaki birchbark canoe maker Aaron York will explore how Native American material culture can unite people across other cultures. A panel discussion between Hanna Satterlee, founder of Vermont Dance Alliance, and Christy Mitchell, executive director of Burlington’s South End Arts + Business Association, will reveal the viewpoints of two “makers” of community arts in Vermont. A professor of fiber science and apparel design from Cornell University, Juan Hinestroza, will explore scientific uses of fabric, including a wearable diabetes sensor made from cotton threads.

Vogt, who earned a degree in art history and arts administration at Maryland’s Goucher College and has held related jobs at Shelburne Museum and Madison Square Park in New York City, said Cold Hollow’s attendance has increased annually, reaching almost 4,000 visitors in a season. More than 100 people turned out for last year’s Family Kite Day to make and fly kites on the grounds, she said. The park will repeat the workshop on October 1 using a cache of materials that kite artist Sauer left behind.

“I’m really excited to be hosting these larger family programs,” Vogt said, noting that “kids up there [in Franklin County] don’t have a lot of arts venues to visit.”

Among other events for the public — including photography, singing and drawing workshops — is Picnic for Potluck, a celebration of Stromeyer’s newest sculpture, “Potluck.” At 55 feet in diameter, the blue and red work is his largest in area and required a record four painting sessions. The piece reassembles parts of seven previous works that Stromeyer dismantled.

“I’ve made a lot of pieces in my life; I may have learned all I can,” the artist, who is in his seventies, explained. “And the

I BECAME AN ARTIST TO BE ABLE TO TRAVEL AROUND THE WORLD, TO START A CONVERSATION, TO CHANGE WHO WE ARE AND HOW WE SEE OURSELVES.

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NEW THIS WEEK

burlington

‘THE ART OF THE BOOK’: An exhibition of handmade artists’ books by members and friends of the Book Arts Guild of Vermont. Reception: Friday, July 7, 5-8 p.m. July 7-August 4. Info, spacegalleryvt@gmail. com. The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington.

barre/montpelier

DIANE SOPHRIN: “Extrapolations & Commentary,” abstract mixed-media paintings on prepared paper that employ stitching, staining, layering and collage. Reception: Friday, July 7, 4-7 p.m. July 7-30. Info, 224-6735. The Front in Montpelier.

‘YOU’RE ABSOLUTELY SPINELESS’: An exhibition that celebrates invertebrates large and small with works by 26 artists in 2D, sculptures and installation. Main-floor gallery. July 5-August 15. ELINOR

RANDALL: “Deep Impressions,” a survey of the master printmaker’s work 1954 to 2013. Curated by NNEMoCA. Second-floor gallery and Quick Change Gallery. July 5-August 18. KARMIMADEEBORA

MCMILLAN: “Totems, Walking Sticks and Spirit Sticks,” vibrant patterned sculptural paintings that express a historical context of spirituality, tradition and folklore. Third-floor gallery. July 5-August 18. Info, 479-7069. Studio Place Arts in Barre.

NINA TOWNE: Expressions of shape, color and personality in collage. July 5-August 9. Info, 479-0896. Espresso Bueno in Barre.

VICTORIA BLEWER: “At a Crossroads,” hand-colored and black-and-white photographic images and mixed-media collages by the Weybridge artist.

Reception: Friday, July 14, 4:30-7 p.m. July 11-September 29. Info, 279-5558. Vermont Supreme Court Gallery in Montpelier.

stowe/smuggs

‘NATURE’S PLAYGROUND’: An exhibition of 2D artworks that depict activities in the New England landscape. July 5-September 3. Info, 644-5100. Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville.

VERMONT PASTEL SOCIETY: More than a dozen central Vermont members of the organization show their works. July 7-31. Info, 760-7396. Visions of Vermont in Jeffersonville.

rutland/killington

BANNERS ON BRIDGE STREET: Colorful double-sided banners painted with repurposed house paint by nine local artists decorate the street. Reception: Wednesday, July 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Madsonian Museum. July 12-October 15. Info, 496-3639. Waitsfield Village Bridge.

FRAN BULL & PETER WALLIS: “Mythic and Quotidian,” painted papier-mâché sculpture and works on paper from the series “We’re All at a Party Called Life on Earth!” (with Robert Black), and mixedmedia paintings based on memory and dreams, respectively. Also included are shadow boxes Wallis created in collaboration with other artists.

Reception: Saturday, July 8, 3-5 p.m. July 8-August 18. Info, 775-0356. Chaffee Art Center in Rutland.

northeast kingdom

ANNA YAKUBOVSKAYA: “Sightseeing in Silk & Paper,” watercolor paintings. Reception: Saturday, July 8, 2-4 p.m. July 6-August 19. Info, 748-0158. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.

HOLLAND DIERINGER SWEENEY: Colorful dreamscape paintings populated by human and nonhuman beings. Reception: Friday, July 7, 5-8 p.m. July 7-31. Info, 229-8317. The Satellite Gallery in Lyndonville.

randolph/royalton

ASTRO DAN DAN: “Manufactured Phonies,” a show of prints and paintings by the Hanover, N.H.-based artist, aka Daniel Matthews. Reception: Sunday, July 9, 3-5 p.m. July 9-September 30. Info, 889-9404. Tunbridge Public Library in Tunbridge Village.

ART EVENTS

ART SOCIAL: A celebration of new exhibitions on all three floors. Studio Place Arts, Barre, Saturday, July 8, 4:30-6 p.m. Info, 479-7069.

ARTIST TALK: SEAN HUNTER WILLIAMS: The Barre-based artist and sculptor-in-residence at the Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park in Cornish, N.H., discusses his work. Vermont Granite Museum, Barre, Thursday, July 6, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 249-3897.

BTV MARKET: An outdoor market featuring wares by local artists, makers, bakers and more, accompanied by live music and lawn games. Burlington City Hall Park, Saturday, July 8, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Info, 865-7166. COLLAGE COLLECTIVE: Cut, paste and create with other collage enthusiasts either in studio or over Zoom. Open to all levels. Materials available at the studio. Expressive Arts Burlington, Monday, July 10, 6:30-9 p.m. Donations. Info, info@expressiveartsburlington. com.

DROP SPINDLE DEMONSTRATION: Chris Frappier, a member of the Twist O’ Wool Guild, explains and shows this ancient technique; in conjunction with current exhibition “Variety Sew: A Sampling of Textile Tools and Devices.” Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, Middlebury, Thursday, July 6, 1-3 p.m. Info, 388-2117.

OPEN STUDIO: Draw, collage, paint, move, write and explore the expressive arts however you please during this drop-in period. Available in studio and via Zoom. Most materials are available in the studio. All are welcome, no art experience necessary. Expressive Arts Burlington, Thursdays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Donations. Info, info@expressiveartsburlington.com.

‘PEACE OF MIND’: An artist showcase and food popup featuring AAPI artists and vendors in Vermont’s only BIPOC/AAPI woman-owned gallery. Firefolk Arts, Waitsfield, Saturday, July 8, 2-5 p.m. Info, tinapicz@ gmail.com.

VISITING ARTIST TALK: JOE HARJO: The multidisciplinary artist, a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation of Oklahoma and currently a teacher in San Antonio, Texas, discusses the lack of visibility of Native culture, lived experience and identity in America. Lowe Lecture Hall, Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, Wednesday, July 12, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 635-2727.

WONDERARTS ART TENT: Pop-up art workshops. Hardwick Farmers Market, Friday, July 7, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 533-9370.

ONGOING SHOWS burlington

‘ABENAKI: FIRST PEOPLE EXHIBITION’: The council and members of Alnôbaiwi (in the Abenaki way) and the museum open a new exhibition featuring the Abenaki Year, the seasonal calendar of people who lived in the area for more than 8,000 years before Europeans arrived, as well as works by contemporary Abenaki artisans and a replica of a 19th-century Abenaki village. Through October 31. Info, 865-4556. Ethan Allen Homestead in Burlington.

ART AT THE HOSPITAL: Oil paintings by Louise Arnold and Jean Gerber and photographs by Mike Sipe (Main Street Connector, ACC 3); photographs on metal by Brian Drourr (McClure 4 ); acrylics and mixed-media painting by Linda Blackerby (Breast Care Center) and Colleen Murphy (EP2). Curated by Burlington City Arts. Through September 30. Info, 865-7296. University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

ART AT THE MALTEX: Paintings by Julia Purinton, Carol Boucher, Erika Lawlor Schmidt, Brecca Loh and Elizabeth Nelson. Through August 15. Info, 865-7296. Maltex Building in Burlington.

CAMIELLE AYLWIN: Illustrations and paintings influenced by the natural world, particularly plants and animals. Through July 31. Info, 338-7441. Thirty-odd in Burlington.

‘CONNECTIONS’: Howard Center Arts Collective presents an art installation of painted mailboxes and mosaics, inviting viewers to reflect on the benefits of old-fashioned mail delivery and to consider whether mailboxes have become relics of the past. Through July 31. Info, artscollective@howardcenter.org. Howard Center in Burlington.

DUG NAP: “Family Fiction,” new oil paintings by the Vermont artist that depict members of his imaginary family. Through July 27. Info, 863-6458. Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery in Burlington.

‘OUTSTANDING: CONTEMPORARY SELF-TAUGHT

ART’: Drawings, paintings and 3D works by area artists Larry Bissonette, Denver Ferguson, June Gutman, Chip Haggerty, Liza Phillip, Pamela Smith, Thomas Stetson and Kalin Thomas. Through September 17. FAITH RINGGOLD: “Jazz Stories,” four works in silk screen, serigraph and acrylic on paper from the artist’s series begun in 2004 . Through July 16. HYUNSUK ERICKSON: “Thingumabob Society,” multicolored, towering, playful sculptures that suggest sprouting seeds or family groupings. Through September 17. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington.

FRUITY ART FEST: An art show, market and celebration of queerness by Queer Citizens for All Citizens. Through July 7. Info, 497-1987. Citizen Cider in Burlington.

KATRINE HILDEBRANDT-HUSSEY: “Reflection,” intricate geometric designs burned onto paper by the Boston-based artist. Through August 12. Info, 324-0014. Soapbox Arts in Burlington.

PIEVY POLYTE: Paintings by the Haitian artist, coffee farmer and founder of Peak Macaya Coffee. Curated by Burlington City Arts. Through August 31. Info, 865-7296. Burlington City Hall.

RENEE GREENLEE: “Blue Alchemy,” an exploration of the Lake Champlain watershed in 10 cyanotypes on silk banners. Through August 15. Info, greenlee. renee@gmail.com. Fletcher Free Library in Burlington.

‘VERMONTERS’ VIEWS OF CUBA’: An exhibition featuring images by local photographs, in conjunction with the “Four Cuban Photographers” show at the Darkroom Gallery in Essex Junction. Sponsored by GreenTARA Space. Through July 6. Info, 355-2150. Pickering Room, Fletcher Free Library, in Burlington.

‘XOXO: AN EXHIBIT ABOUT LOVE & FORGIVENESS’: An interactive exhibition that provides children and caregivers the opportunity to think about and explore feelings through activities designed to help them understand, appreciate and express their emotions. Through September 4. Info, 864-1848. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington.

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ART AT THE AIRPORT: Acrylic abstract paintings by Matt Larson and acrylic floral paintings by Sandra Berbeco, curated by Burlington City Arts. Through September 30. Info, 865-7296. Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport in South Burlington.

‘BUILT FROM THE EARTH’: An exhibition of masterful Pueblo pottery from the Anthony and Teressa Perry Collection of Native American art. Through October 22. Info, 985-3346. ‘OBJECT/S OF PLAY’: An interactive exploration of the creative processes of American toy designers Cas Holman and Karen Hewitt. ‘POP UP’: An exhibition of contemporary inflated sculptures inside and outside the museum featuring three artists and artist teams from the field of pneumatic sculpture: Claire Ashley, Pneuhaus and Tamar Ettun. (Outdoor sculptures not on view

on days with excessive wind.) STEPHEN HUNECK: “Pet Friendly,” an exhibition of hand-carved and painted furniture, sculptures, relief paintings, bronze sculptures and more by the late Vermont artist. Through October 22. Info, 985-3346. Shelburne Museum.

CASEY BLANCHARD: “Change the Story,” an exhibition of hand-pulled prints that ask us to restructure and revision the systemic beliefs that guide our actions and decisions. A portion of sales will be donated to World Central Kitchen. Through July 15. Info, 985-8222. Shelburne Vineyard.

FOUR CUBAN PHOTOGRAPHERS: Fifty images in black and white or color that explore the environment, people and society of their country by Tomás Inda Barrera, Nadhiesda Inda González, Alfredo Sarabia Fajardo and Yadira Ismael Sotomayor. Through July 29. Info, 355-2150. Darkroom Gallery in Essex Junction.

GRETCHEN ALEXANDER: “Slow Journey,” acrylic and watercolor paintings. Through August 6. Info, 899-3211. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho. ‘INSTINCTIVE PATHS’: A summer group show featuring paintings and more by 12 local artists. Through July 15. Info, 985-3848. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne.

LYNNE BERARD: Paintings that reflect the artist’s inner joy. Through July 31. Info, 846-4140. South Burlington Public Library Art Wall.

MATT LARSON & NANCY CHAPMAN: Nature-inspired abstract paintings. Curated by Burlington City Arts. Through October 17. Info, 865-7296. Pierson Library in Shelburne.

barre/montpelier

ANNUAL MEMBERS EXHIBITION 2023: A group exhibit in a variety of mediums by Vermont artists.

PIEVY POLYTE: “Art Standing with Community,” acrylic paintings inspired by the artist’s native Haiti, as well as Vermont’s people, landscapes, spiritual traditions and music. Through July 27. Info, 262-6035. T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier.

BRIAN HERRICK: “Season’s Shift,” grid-based paintings drawn from nature by the Montpelier artist. Through July 30. Info, ebbsandfloods@gmail. com. Woodbelly Pizza in Montpelier.

‘COCKED AND GAGGED’: A mixed-media installation that references the escalating numbers of American mass shootings in 2023, featuring photographic self-portraits by Susan Calza and Dominique Gustin. Through July 23. Info, susancalza@gmail.com. Susan Calza Gallery in Montpelier.

‘ELEMENTS OF SHELTER’: Original works in wood, metal and glass by Yestermorrow faculty members Thea Alvin, Meg Reinhold, Nick Pattis, Anna Fluri, Sophia Mickelson and Johno Landsman, in conjunction with the Waitsfield design/build school. Through May 31, 2025. Info, 828-3291. Vermont Arts Council Sculpture Garden in Montpelier.

ERIC HIBIT: “The Spontaneous Garden,” a solo exhibition of paintings and works on paper that draw inspiration from nature and everyday objects. Closing reception and catalog launch party: Friday, July 7, 4-8 p.m. Through July 14. Info, hexumgallery@ gmail.com. Hexum Gallery in Montpelier.

ERIK NELSON: “On a Mountain,” nine abstracted, acrylic paintings of forested hillsides near Camel’s Hump. Curated by Studio Place Arts. Through August 12. Info, 479-7069. AR Market in Barre.

‘KOLAJ’: Various styles of collage art by Vermont artists Anne Cummings, Liz Buchanan, Kris Bierfelt, Madeline Halsey, Holly Hauser, Cariah Rosberg and Heather Stearns. Saturday, July 8. Info, jcquinn@ ymail.com. Grist Mill Studios in East Calais.

‘SEPARATION / MIGRATION’: Artwork by Sarah Ashe, Holly Hauser, Lisa Myers and Jeremy Vaughn on the theme of forced migration and the trauma of family separation. Closing reception: Friday, August 4, 5-7

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p.m. Through August 15. LIZ LE SERVIGET: “Tracking Time Through COVID,” small paintings made every day since the beginning of the pandemic, including cards, portraits, reflections and a diorama. Closing reception: Friday, August 4, 5-7 p.m. Through August 4. Info, info@cal-vt.org. Center for Arts and Learning in Montpelier.

stowe/smuggs

‘THE CREATIVE PROCESS’: An exhibition of works by 40 artists as well as their reference photos, test strips, sketches or other supportive materials. Through September 3. LEGACY COLLECTION: A showcase exhibition of paintings by gallery regulars as well as some newcomers. Through December 23. Info, 644-5100. Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville.

F/7 EXHIBITION: “Reflecting on Reflections,” photographs by the central Vermont artist group: Elliot Burg, Lisa Dimondstein, Julie Parker, Sandy Shenk, Ron Spring and Annie Tiberio. Through August 18. Info, 888-1261. River Arts in Morrisville.

‘A PLACE OF MEMORY’: An exhibition that questions public representation and how cultures and countries define their past through monuments, memorials and sculptural objects, featuring indoor and outdoor artwork by Woody De Othello, Nicholas Galanin, Vanessa German, Deborah Kass and Nyugen E. Smith. Through October 21. Info, 253-8358. The Current in Stowe.

SCOTT LENHARDT: An exhibition of graphic designs for Burton Snowboards created since 1994 by the Vermont native. Through October 31. Info, 253-9911. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum in Stowe.

TREVOR CORP: “Tick-Tock,” whimsical sculptures inspired by clocks. Through July 16. Info, 635-2727. Red Mill Gallery, Vermont Studio Center, in Johnson.

THE WORKROOM ANNUAL SUMMER ART EXHIBIT:

An exhibition of photography, paper sculpture, fiber art, encaustic and artist books by Nancy Banks, Christie Carter, Rosalind Daniels, Lisa Dimondstein, Marcie Scudder, Kent Shaw, Peggy Smith and Shapleigh Smith. Artist talk Friday, August 4, 5-6 p.m. Reception: Saturday, July 15, 4-6 p.m. Through August 15. Info, marcie@marciescudder.com. The Art Barn. 2313 West Hill Road, Stowe.

mad river valley/waterbury

‘ART IS CANDY’: An exhibition in the brand-new venue features works by Will Patlove, Steve Budington, Athena Tasiopoulos, Will Gebhard and Frank Tamasi. Through August 18. Info, 355-5440. The Phoenix Gallery & Music Hall in Waterbury.

BENJAMIN ALESHIRE: “Cyanotypical,” blueprint photographic portraits on fabric. Through August 18. Info, joseph@waterburystudios.com. Waterbury Studios.

DENIS VERSWEYVELD: “Still Life,” sculpture, paintings and drawings by the Vermont artist. Through September 30. Info, 244-7801. Axel’s Frame Shop & Gallery in Waterbury.

GREEN MOUNTAIN WATERCOLOR EXHIBITION: A display of more than 100 paintings by member artists, featuring the Whiskey Painters of America, judged by Tim Saternow, AWS. Through July 22. Info, 496-6682. Red Barn Galleries, Lareau Farm, in Waitsfield.

‘NOR’EASTER’: Contemporary abstract paintings by Terry Ekasala, Craig Stockwell and Rick Harlow. Through September 4. Info, 583-5832. The Bundy Modern in Waitsfield.

middlebury area

‘ARTISTS IN THE ARCHIVES: UNSEEN NEIGHBORS:

COMMUNITY, HISTORY & COLLAGE’: Digital and analog collages by 23 artists from seven countries that reflect on the idea of community in the 21st century. Through August 26. ‘STELLAR STITCHING: 19TH CENTURY VERMONT SAMPLERS’: An exhibition of needlework samplers made by young girls in the

Eric Hibit

The color engages you first. From the moment you ascend to the secondfloor Hexum Gallery in Montpelier, a party-hued exhibition pulls you in. Titled “The Spontaneous Garden,” Eric Hibit’s collection of paintings sparks joy. Even more so when you notice the bumps: hundreds of tiny dots of acrylic paint that give his surfaces, and his subjects, unusual dimensionality. (Note: Photographs don’t do this work justice.)

Hibit freckles his subjects — primarily drawn from the natural world — with paint in the same or a contrasting color. In some places he adds slightly larger dots that look like wee canapés: round wafers stacked with one or two smaller rounds in different colors. Hexum Gallery owner John Zaso explained that Hibit dries little blobs of acrylic on baking sheets, then glues them to his canvases. It’s a carefully controlled process that paradoxically gives his paintings a vibratory energy.

Hibit’s works are essentially figurative but only loosely based on the actual world; his is a more magical realism. And he’s clearly enamored of nature’s smallest creatures. In the charming 30-by-24-inch “Beautiful Mushrooms,” for example, a blue snail hovers below the trio of fungi. A bright red bird zooms through the leaves in “Sprouting Branch” (Zaso said the 30-by-60-inch piece was painted specifically for this exhibit). Three 10-by-8-inch works that Zaso calls the “nursery paintings” feature a pink bird, yellow snail, and orange-and-black bumblebee — and they would indeed be at home in a children’s book or bedroom.

One still life included in the show is Hibit’s most traditional in theme, if not in coloration. “Jam and Dough” (20 by 16 inches) sets on a tabletop a round of dough, a rolling pin, a jar of raspberry jam and a bowl holding a single yellow apple. The table is diagonally striped in blue and green; the wall at the back is orange with yellow dots. Hibit takes care to mimic the wood grain of the rolling pin but dispenses with perspective. The flattened plane and electrified colors give this otherwise ordinary domestic scene a jolting, graphic urgency.

It’s no surprise to learn that the New York City-based artist and art educator is also the author of the book Color Theory for Dummies. But he doesn’t eschew gentler tones, as evidenced in the 36-by-30-inch

This page, clockwise from top: "Sprouting Branch"; “Jam and Dough”; “The Spontaneous Garden”; “Beautiful Mushrooms”

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composition “Azalea Bush in Bushwick.” Though dominated by pink and azure blues, the piece includes a signature subtle detail: a rainbow prism hanging in a window near the titular tree.

The Montpelier exhibition includes three paintings with no color — that is, just black. They are simple ink drawings of flowers on rag paper. Unlike the exacting execution of Hibit’s acrylic paintings, these are fluid and gestural.

In an exhibition catalog for “The Spontaneous Garden,” artist Chris Bogia captures

the spirit of his friend’s work: “[F]amiliar subjects such as ’shrooms, gems, food, flowers, fruits, and insects continue to perform mischievously in Hibit’s work, revealing mysteries that belie their initial childlike innocence.”

A reception and cataloglaunch party for “The Spontaneous Garden” is on Friday, July 7, 4 to 8 p.m. Currently the exhibit is scheduled to close on July 14 but may be extended. Learn more on Instagram @hexumgallery or at hexumgallery.com.

PAMELA POLSTON

This page, clockwise from below: “Flowers From Greenmarket”; “Fireball”; “Azalea Bush in Bushwick”

19th-century that depict alphabets, numerals and decorative elements. Through January 13, 2024.

‘VARIETY SEW: A SAMPLING OF TEXTILE TOOLS AND DEVICES’: Sewing machines, spinning wheels and myriad sewing paraphernalia from the permanent collection. Through September 30. Info, 388-2117.

Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury.

LARRY HOROWITZ: “Rhythms of the Landscape,” a solo exhibition of paintings. Through August 15. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery on the Green in Middlebury.

‘LIFT EVERY VOICE’: An exhibition of 15 hooked rugs reproduced from the “I Am a Black Woman” series by Elizabeth Catlett (1947). Guest curated by Maddy Fraioli. Through July 21. Info, 877-3406. Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh.

MARIA FLORES GALINDO & PETER WALLIS: “The Past Is Fighting Itself Again / Las Cuentas de Mi Abuela,” collage figures of ripped paper, and paintings that explore place and memory, respectively.

Reception: Friday, July 7, 5-7 p.m. Through July 31. Info, 877-2173. Northern Daughters in Vergennes.

‘TOSSED’: Nearly 20 works that make use of found, discarded or repurposed materials, curated by museum exhibition designer Ken Pohlman. Through December 10. RECENT ACQUISITIONS: An exhibition of more than 30 recent additions to the museum’s permanent collection, including work by Veronica Ryan, Sean Scully, Joan Snyder, John Steuart Curry, Fidelia Bridges, James McNeil Whistler and others. Through August 6. Info, 443-5007. Middlebury College Museum of Art.

‘TEXTURE’: Artworks that are rough, soft, scratchy, silky, furry or glossy in a variety of mediums by more than 50 artists. Through July 8. Info, 989-7225. Sparrow Art Supply in Middlebury.

‘VESSELS AND VANISHING POINTS’: A group exhibition featuring ceramics by Nicholas Bernard and Judy Jackson Stoneware, glass work by Tsuga Studios, paintings by Alexis Serio and photography by Caleb Kenna. Through July 18. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery at the Falls in Middlebury.

rutland/killington

ANNUAL MEMBERS’ EXHIBITION: Members of the nonprofit arts education organization show their work in a variety of styles. Through July 9. Info, 438-2097. The Carving Studio & Sculpture Center in West Rutland.

BILL RAMAGE: “Jackson, Warhol & Johns: The Triumvirate of Transition,” the third of three installations addressing a culture transformed. Through September 2. Info, 282-5361. B&G Gallery in Rutland.

‘MAPPING THE RUTLAND REGION’: An exhibit that shows the history of how transportation technologies have shaped Rutland’s development, including how local citizens and planners have reacted to changing economic circumstances since the 1970s. Includes maps by Stephen Durkee and Rutland Regional Planning Commission’s Nic Stark; curated by Ethan Pepin. Reception: Thursday, July 20, 5:307:30 p.m. Through August 12. Info, 800-639-8521. Castleton University Bank Gallery in Rutland.

NEW MEMBERS EXHIBITION: Fused-glass work by Garrett Sadler, wood crafts by Guy Rossi, landscape paintings by Brian Hewitt, pastel paintings of animals and nature by Lynn Austin, and sculpture and realist paintings by Liza Myers. Through October 31. Info, 247-4956. Brandon Artists Guild.

upper valley

‘COW’: An exhibition of dozens of bovine artworks based on the same paint-by-number kit, executed in a huge variety of unusual mediums and submitted by participants from around the world. Through August 31. Info, 369-5722. Main Street Museum in White River Junction.

‘MANY ARTISTS, ONE MODEL’: An exhibition of images dedicated to the late artist and model Penny Bennett by Vickie Herzberg, Sue Schiller, Rachel Gross, Sheri Hancock, Stephen Plume, Michael

CALL TO ARTISTS

ART/CRAFT FESTIVAL: MAG is accepting up to 100 vendors for the third annual Art & Stroll festival on September 16. There will also be food trucks, live music, kids’ activities and more. Register at miltonartistsguildstore.com. Milton Artists’ Guild Art Center & Gallery. Through August 30. $30-50 members; $80 nonmembers. Info, 891-2014.

ARTIST MEMBER SHOW: Artist-members of Stone Valley Arts may submit up to five pieces of work in any medium for an exhibit October 14 through December 10. Must be ready to hang or be displayed appropriately. A link to the entry form will be sent via email to registered artist members. Deadline: August 31. Stone Valley Arts, Poultney. Info, stonevalleyartscenter@gmail.com.

ARTS ON THE GREEN: Calling artists and artisans to the fourth annual outdoor arts market and festival in Chelsea. The September 2 event includes vendor booths, live music, food trucks, auction tent and family art activities. Find application details at chelseavt-arts.com.

Deadline: July 30. Online. $50 for vendor booth. Info, chelseaartscollective@gmail.com.

CALL FOR MURAL ARTIST: River Arts, Lamoille Housing Partnership and Evernorth seek proposals for a 12-panel mural to be permanently installed on the Village Center Apartments façade in Morrisville. All materials provided; artist to receive a $2,500 stipend to complete the project. Visit riverartsvt.org for details. Online. Through July 21. Free. Info, 888-1261.

EXHIBITION FOR FEMALE ARTISTS: A nonjuried, monthlong online exhibition is for female artists of all ages and skill levels working in any medium. Videos of up to two minutes are accepted. Submit one or two pieces. People’s choice award opportunity, individual highlights on social media and gallery page. See First Friday Art Gallery submissions at theartdamessociety.com. Online. Through July 6. $5 per image. Info, theartdamessociety@gmail.com.

Shafer, Bartlett Leber and others Reception: Friday, July 7, 5-7 p.m. Through August 25. Info, 295-5901. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction.

SUSAN SMEREKA: “Family,” works in mixed-media collage and monotype by the Burlington artist. Through July 31. Info, 603-443-3017. Scavenger Gallery in White River Junction.

‘UNBOUND VOL. XI’: An annual group exhibition showcasing a variety of contemporary book art. Closing reception and awards: Saturday, July 15, 5-7 p.m., with potluck. Through July 15. Info, 457-3500. Artistree Community Arts Center Theatre & Gallery in South Pomfret.

northeast kingdom

‘BEES ON PEAS & OTHER OBSERVATIONS IN THE GARDEN’: A group exhibition of artworks featuring all things garden-related. Through September 9. Info, 334-1966. MAC Center for the Arts Gallery in Newport.

KEVIN DONEGAN: “Sign of the Times,” a sculptural exploration of the road sign as a framework for reflection and cultural critique. Closing reception: Sunday, July 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Through July 9. Info, jamesteuscher@live.com. White Water Gallery in East Hardwick.

SHIAO-PING WANG: “Seeing Beauty,” paintings based on patterns, signs and symbols by the New Hampshire artist. Through July 9. Info, 533-2000. Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro.

‘WHAT GOES AROUND, COMES AROUND’: An exhibition of objects that explores the practical, spiritual and ecstatic human relationship to wheels and what they enable. Through May 31, 2024. Info, 626-4409. The Museum of Everyday Life in Glover.

‘FACES & PLACES’: For the next show at Sparrow Art Supply in Middlebury we’re looking for you to capture a face, a place or both. Anything from a traditional portrait to the view from your studio window to your puppy’s dreaming face. All mediums considered. Visit sparrowartsupply.com to apply. Deadline: July 9. Online. Free to enter, $10 if accepted. Info, 989-7225.

POSTER MAKERS NEEDED: The VT PFAS Coalition seeks 10 artists to design 11-by-17-inch posters for display in store windows, exhibits, demonstrations, farmers markets, etc. Digital or hand-created in any mediums (no PFAS), the posters should be easily reproducible via color printing. The design should have a grassroots activism look and allow for several logos.

Compensation: $75. Submit ideas or a sketch, and a few photos of past work, to pfasinfo@wilpfus.org by August 1. Learn more at militarypoisons.org. Online.

‘ROCK SOLID’: Applications are open for the annual stone sculpture show featuring a variety of classical and contemporary pieces; some 2D works are included. Exhibition dates are September 13 to October 28. Email submissions to: submissions.studioplacearts@gmail.com.

Deadline: August 1. Studio Place Arts, Barre. $10 nonmember applicants. Info, 479-7069.

‘SANCTUARY’: Where do you feel safe and serene? What is your idea of a safe haven? All area printmakers are encouraged to submit work for an upcoming themed exhibition. All hand-pulled print media accepted. For details, email tworiversprintmakingstudio@gmail.com.

Deadline: August 12. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio, White River Junction. Info, 295-5901.

SOUTH END ART HOP REGISTRATION: Artists and vendors are invited to sign up to participate in Burlington’s largest art festival in September. Details and application at seaba.com. Online. Through July 31. Info, 859-9222.

brattleboro/okemo valley

5TH ANNUAL VERMONT SUMMER GROUP SHOW: Works by 26 local artists in a variety of mediums. Through September 2. CAROL KEISER: Acrylic paintings depicting floral still lifes, Mexican interiors and friends gathering. Through August 1. DEEDEE

JONES: “The Ways of Water,” pastel landscapes from around the world. Through August 12. Info, 289-0104. Canal Street Art Gallery in Bellows Falls.

‘GLASSTASTIC’: Glass creatures dreamed up by children in grades K-6, brought to 3D life by glass artists, and situated in a habitat designed by Cynthia Parker-Houghton. ‘PRIDE 1983’: Photographs, artifacts and audio recordings that explore the origins and legacy of Burlington’s first Pride celebration. A production of the Pride Center of Vermont and Vermont Folklife, curated by Margaret Tamulonis.

ALEX EGAN: “Drawing Room,” a series of paintings that make up an imaginary house. ANINA MAJOR: “I Land Therefore I Am,” ceramic sculptures and other objects that explore self and place, belonging and identity, by the Bahamas-born artist. AURORA ROBSON: “Human Nature Walk,” an immersive site-specific installation inspired by the natural forms of the Connecticut River and fashioned from plastic debris intercepted from the waste stream. Visitors are invited to contribute clean plastic bottle caps in designated sections of the installation. HANNAH MORRIS: “Movable Objects,” narrative multimedia paintings in the gallery’s front windows. LELA JAACKS: Outdoor abstract sculptures by the Vermont artist. ROBERLEY BELL: “Where Things Set,” an installation of distinct but related sculptures and drawings. Through October 9. Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.

ANDY WARHOL: “Small Is Beautiful,” 100 of the artist’s smaller-format paintings, from the Hall collection.

RON GORCHOV: A 50-year survey of the American abstract artist’s work, featuring shaped canvases from

the 1970s to large-scale paintings in his last years.

SUSAN ROTHENBERG: Nearly 30 figurative, gestural paintings by the late American artist from throughout her career. Weekends only, reservation required. Through November 26. Info, info@hallartfoundation. org. Hall Art Foundation in Reading.

JOHN R. KILLACKY: “Flux,” an exhibition of objects from a wordless, process-based video inspired by scores, propositions and performative actions of Fluxus-era artists; cinematography by Justin Bunnell, editing by C. Alec Kozlowski and sound composition by Sean Clute. Through August 30. Info, 257-7898. CX Silver Gallery in Brattleboro.

KAREN BECKER: “Bearing Witness, Part 2,” a 40-year retrospective of artworks in a variety of mediums featuring landscapes and animals. Through August 13. Info, 387-0102. Next Stage Arts Project in Putney.

manchester/bennington

‘THE RED DRESS’: A touring project, conceived by British artist Kirstie Macleod, that provides an artistic platform for women around the world, many of whom are vulnerable and live in poverty, to tell their personal stories through embroidery.

BARBARA ISHIKURA & SAM FIELDS: “Frippery, Finery, Frills: Works in Conversation,” an exhibition of paintings and mixed-media sculptures, respectively, that explore intimacy in women’s lives. Through September 24. Info, 362-1405. Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester.

‘A HISTORY OF BENNINGTON’: An exhibition of artifacts that invites viewers to examine how history informs and affects our lives. Through December 31. ‘NEBIZUN: WATER IS LIFE’: An exhibition of artwork by Abenaki artists of the Champlain Valley and Connecticut River Valley regions to illustrate the Abenaki relationship to water, our awareness of water as a fundamental element necessary for all life and concern about pollution of our water. Curated by Vera Longtoe Sheehan. Through July 26. Info, 447-1571. Bennington Museum.

MATT BROWN: Color woodblock prints in the Japanese hanga style by the New Hampshire artist. Through July 31. Info, 362-1405. curATE café in Manchester.

NORTH BENNINGTON OUTDOOR SCULPTURE SHOW: An outdoor exhibition featuring 77 sculptures by 59 artists, curated by Joe Chirchirillo. Through November 12. Info, nbossvt@gmail.com. Various Bennington locations.

SPRING/SUMMER 2023 MEMBER EXHIBITION: An annual exhibition of works in painting, drawing, prints, textile/fiber, sculpture, photography, ceramics and more by member artists. Through July 16. Info, 362-1405. Yester House Galleries, Southern Vermont Arts Center, in Manchester.

randolph/royalton

LINDA SCHNEIDER & JOAN HOFFMANN: Oil paintings of landscapes and seasonal views of Vermont and the American West. Through July 29. Info, artetcvt@gmail.com. ART, etc. in Randolph.

MARK NIELSEN: Watercolor paintings by the Vermont artist. Through August 12. Info, 885-3525. The Tunbridge General Store Gallery.

outside vermont

‘PORTABLE UNIVERSE: THOUGHT AND SPLENDOUR OF INDIGENOUS COLOMBIA’: Nearly 400 artworks, including jewelry, masks, effigies, textiles and more, dating from about 1500 BC to the present. Through October 1. DEMPSEY BOB: “Wolves,” a retrospective of totem poles, sculptures and masks by the Canadian master carver. Through September 10. Info, 514-285-2000. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts.

GINGER LAMBERT: Steampunk-inspired assemblages of found and repurposed objects. Through July 31. Info, 343-7160. Ledge Hill Studio in Westport, N.Y.

‘ICE CREAM CASTLES IN THE AIR’: A curated group exhibition inspired by the lyrics of the Joni Mitchell song “Both Sides Now.” Reception : Friday, July 7, 4-6:30 p.m. Through August 5. SUMMER

EXHIBITIONS: An exhibition of 2022’s juried winners:Travis Paige, Anne Cogbill Rose and Ann

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Saunderson; as well as a solo exhibition of concrete miniatures evoking home by Bess French. Through July 14. Info, 603-448-3117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H.

KENT MONKMAN: “The Great Mystery,” four new paintings by the Cree artist along with five works in the museum’s collection that inspired them, by Hannes Beckmann, T.C. Cannon, Cyrus Edwin Dallin, Mark Rothko and Fritz Scholder. Through December 9. Info, 603-646-2808. Hood Museum, Dartmouth College, in Hanover, N.H.

TINY ART AUCTION: The fifth annual Responsible Growth Hinesburg auction features four-inch paintings by Mary Azarian, Cynthia Guild-Kling, Marcy Kass, Gregory Maguire, Andy Newman, John Penoyar, Mary Hill and others. Sales benefit the Hinesburg Food Shelf. Through July 18. Online. ➆

reality is, we don’t have endless real estate. So I’ve destroyed many pieces. I’m a tough curator.”

Akindiya noted that “David’s work is [about] communication, beauty. After you stand in front of it, you always find something different. It’s an opportunity for me to learn more from him.”

Visitors, meanwhile, have the

opportunity not just to see and hear from dedicated artists but to become makers themselves. ➆

INFO

Cold Hollow Sculpture Park, Enosburg Falls, hosts an interactive performance and workshop with Olaniyi R. Akindiya on Saturday, July 29, noon to 3 p.m. Free. coldhollowsculpturepark.com, artwithakirash.com

We Can Take It!

CSWD offers convenient drop-off locations for trash, recycling, food scraps, and special materials like batteries and appliances.

music+nightlife

CLUB DATES music+nightlife

live music

WED.5

Andriana & the Bananas (indie pop) at Vermont Pub & Brewery, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

Bent Nails House Band (rock) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Bluegrass & BBQ (bluegrass) at Four Quarters Brewing, Winooski, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Dead Gowns, Eliza Edens, Vega (singer-songwriter) at Monkey House, Winooski, 7:45 p.m.

$10/$12.

Jazz Jam Sessions with

Randal Pierce (jazz) at the 126, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

Jazz Night with Ray Vega (jazz) at Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

Lazy Bird (jam) at Red Square, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free.

Live Jazz (jazz) at Leunig’s Bistro & Café, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Lulu Moss, Princess Nostalgia, tip/toe (indie pop, electronic) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 9 p.m.

$10/$15.

Otter Creek Trio (bluegrass) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

The Quasi Kings (reggae) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free.

Steely Dead (Grateful Dead and Steely Dan tribute) at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center, 7 p.m. $10.

Wednesday Night Dead (Grateful Dead covers) at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center, 7 p.m. $5.

Willverine (electronic) at the Wallflower Collective, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free.

THU.6

Ali T (singer-songwriter) at Vermont Pub & Brewery, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. allie, Bloomsday, Lily Seabird, Léna Bartels (indie) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 9 p.m. $12/$15.

Andriana Chobot (indie pop) at the Tap Room at Switchback Brewing, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. Free.

Cooper (covers) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 6 p.m. Free.

Good Gravy (bluegrass) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Grace Palmer and Socializing for Introverts (rock) at Red Square, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

Ira Friedman (jazz) at Hugo’s Bar and Grill, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Jazz with Alex Stewart and Friends (jazz) at the 126, Burlington, 8:30 p.m.

Julia & the Nightcaps (folk) at Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Waitsfield, 5 p.m. Free.

Local Tone Collective (roots) at Black Flannel Brewing & Distilling, Essex, 6 p.m. Free.

M&M Mislak, Band LeGrand (folk) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

She Was Right (covers) at Folino’s, Williston, 6 p.m. Free.

SHID, Mad, Rangus, Burly Girlies (indie rock) at Monkey House, Winooski, 8 p.m. $10/$15.

FRI.7

Andriana & the Bananas, H3adgear, the Apollos (indie pop, rock) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 9 p.m. $10/$15.

Chad Hollister (singersongwriter) at Whammy Bar, Calais, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Chris Powers (acoustic) at Gusto’s, Barre, 6 p.m. Free.

Coyote Island, Joshua West (indie) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 8 p.m. $10.

Dave Keller Band (blues) at Martell’s at the Red Fox, Jeffersonville, 5 p.m. $10.

Dave Mitchell’s Blues Revue (blues) at Red Square, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free.

Delta Sweet Duo (folk) at Stone’s Throw Pizza, Richmond, 7 p.m. Free.

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Doom Service, Blanket Approval, Mr. Doubtfire (punk, hardcore) at the Underground, Randolph, 7 p.m. $14/$17.

Duncan MacLeod (jazz) at Bleu Northeast Kitchen, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free.

First Friday Folk (folk) at the Venetian Soda Lounge, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free.

Kip de Moll (folk) at 1st Republic Brewing, Essex, 6 p.m. Free. L&M Rhythm Kings (R&B, blues) at Red Square, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Mark Abair All-Star Band (covers) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 9 p.m. Free.

Mark Legrand & Sarah Munro, Soul Pourpoise (singersongwriter, funk) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Mean Waltons (folk) at Taps Tavern, Poultney, 6 p.m. Free.

Phil Abair Band (covers) at the Old Post, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Plattsburgh Metal Show (metal) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.

Rabble-Rouser Open Mic Night! (open mic) at Rabble-Rouser Chocolate & Craft, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Raised By Hippies (covers) at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center, 9 p.m. $10.

Ruminations (garage rock) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7 p.m. $10/$15.

Smokin Gun (rock) at 14th Star Brewing, St. Albans, 6 p.m. Free.

The Steppes, Satyrdagg (jazz, rock) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 6 p.m. Free. Strange Purple Jelly (jam) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

Third Shift (covers) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 5 p.m. Free.

Troy Millette (folk) at Stone’s Throw Pizza, Waterbury, 7 p.m. Free.

SAT.8

Bob Gagnon (jazz) at Bleu Northeast Kitchen, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Claudine Langille (singersongwriter) at Taps Tavern, Poultney, 6 p.m. Free.

Cooked, Robbery (punk) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Double Shot (rock) at McKee’s Pub & Grill, Winooski, 9 a.m. Free. Fellow Pynins (folk) at York Street Meeting House, Lyndon, 7 p.m. $15/$20.

Front Biz, Dupont & Deluca (indie rock) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free. Instant Narwahl (rock) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.

Jack Cattabiani, the Most Wanted, Small Talk (jazz fusion) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 8 p.m. $10/$15.

Kash’d Out (reggae, rock) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 7 p.m. $17.

Kyle Stevens (acoustic) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 5 p.m. Free.

Lazer Dad (covers) at Red Square, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Left Eye Jump (blues) at Red Square, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free.

Matt Pless & the Cheap Shots, Blind Adam & the Federal League, Lurking Class (punk) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 9:30 p.m. Free.

Matthew Ellin, Aesthesia Orchestra (jazz, spoken word) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 6 p.m. $10/$15.

Nevermøurn, Dead Solace, Psychomanteum, Spaisekult, Lungbuster (metal) at Monkey House, Winooski, 8 p.m. $10/$15.

Soul & Soda (covers) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 9 p.m. Free.

SUN.9

Buku Brain (jam) at Red Square, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free.

Divine Sweater (indie) at Monkey House, Winooski, 8 p.m. $12.

Eric Hoh Trio (jazz) at Vermont Pub & Brewery, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free.

Helen Hummel (singersongwriter) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free.

Jeff & Gina (folk) at the Tap Room at Switchback Brewing, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free. Ragged Company (blues, rock) at Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Waitsfield, 3 p.m. Free.

Sunday Brunch Tunes (singersongwriter) at Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 10 a.m.

Ursa and the Major Key (rock) at Red Square, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

MON.10

Ripe (alt pop) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 7 p.m. $40/$49.

TUE.11

Allen Davis (singer-songwriter) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Barbacoa (Duo) (surf rock) at Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Waitsfield, 5 p.m. Free.

Big Easy Tuesdays with Back Porch Revival (jazz) at the 126, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free.

Bluegrass Jam (bluegrass) at Taps Tavern, Poultney, 7 p.m. Free. Darksoft, Old Moon, Dutch Experts (indie) at Monkey House, Winooski, 8 p.m. $5/$10.

Grateful Tuesdays (tribute) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $20.

Honky Tonk Tuesday with Wild Leek River (country) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 9 p.m. $10.

Jamie Lee Thurston (country) at the Tap Room at Switchback Brewing, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free.

WED.12

Bent Nails House Band (rock) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Bluegrass & BBQ (bluegrass) at Four Quarters Brewing, Winooski, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Chalk Dinosaur (electro, funk) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

Dan Ryan Express (jazz) at American Flatbread Burlington Hearth, 5:30 p.m. Free.

Fog Holler, Honey & Soul (bluegrass, folk) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 9 p.m. $10.

The Fretbenders (Americana) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Jazz Jam Sessions with Randal Pierce (jazz) at the 126, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

Jazz Night with Ray Vega (jazz) at Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

Live Jazz (jazz) at Leunig’s Bistro & Café, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free. Slap Happy Jack (honky tonk) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Wednesday Night Dead (Grateful Dead covers) at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center, 7 p.m. $5. Willverine (electronic) at the Wallflower Collective, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free.

djs

WED.5

DJ CRE8 (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 11 p.m. Free.

THU.6

DJ Chaston (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

Mi Yard Reggae Night with DJ Big Dog (reggae and dancehall) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 9:30 p.m. Free.

Molly Mood (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

Sam Atallah (DJ) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Vinyl Night with Ken (DJ) at Taps Tavern, Poultney, 6 p.m. Free.

MON.10

DJ Transplant (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Memery (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

TUE.11

Local Dork (DJ) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

WED.12

The Mid Week Hump with DJs Fattie B and Craig Mitchell (DJ) at Monkey House, Winooski, 7 p.m. Free.

open mics & jams

WED.5

Prodigal Daughter

WED.5 // PRINCESS NOSTALGIA [ELECTRONIC]

Indie electro-DIY queen PRINCESS NOSTALGIA spent years developing her sound in Burlington. The University of Vermont alum shipped off for adventures abroad in 2022, but she has hardly been idle. The producer-singer-composer released her latest single, “Astroturfing,” in March, a slow-burning electro jam, as well as an accompanying video, featuring her literally giving pearls to swine. The song is the first single from her forthcoming EP, No Guru. She returns to her old haunt in Burlington, Radio Bean, for a performance on Wednesday, July 5, along with singer-songwriter and burlesque performer LULU MOSS and Queen City producer TIP/TOE

FRI.7

DJ Craig Mitchell (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

DJ Dakota (DJ) at Club Metronome, Burlington, 10 p.m.

$5.

DJ Kata (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

DJ Kev (DJ) at Monkey House, Winooski, 9 p.m. Free.

DJ LaFountaine (DJ) at Gusto’s, Barre, 9 p.m. Free.

DJ Taka (DJ) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 11 p.m. $10/$15.

Drag Me to the Shore (DJ, drag) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $20/$25.

SAT.8

Blanchface (DJ) at Manhattan Pizza & Pub, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

DillanwithaQ (DJ) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, noon. Free.

DJ A-Ra$ (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, midnight. Free.

DJ Dakota (DJ) at Club Metronome, Burlington, 10 p.m. $5.

DJ Raul (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

DJ Taka (DJ) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 11 p.m. $10/$15.

John’s Jukebox (DJ) at Gusto’s, Barre, 9 p.m. Free.

Matt Payne (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

Molly Mood (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

SUN.9

DJ Two Sev (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 11 p.m. Free.

Irish Sessions (Celtic, open mic) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

Open Mic (open mic) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.

Open Mic with Danny Lang (open mic) at Taps Tavern, Poultney, 7 p.m. Free.

THU.6

Open Mic (open mic) at Orlando’s Bar & Lounge, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

Open Mic with Artie (open mic) at Whammy Bar, Calais, 7 p.m. Free.

FRI.7

Red Brick Coffee House (open mic) at Red Brick Meeting House, Westford, 7 p.m. Free.

MON.10

Open Mic (open mic) at Stone Corral, Richmond, 7 p.m. Free.

Open Mic Night (open mic) at Despacito, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

TUE.11

Venetian Soda Open Mic (open mic) at the Venetian Soda Lounge, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

WED.12

Irish Sessions (Celtic, open mic) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

Open Mic (open mic) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.

Open Mic with Danny Lang (open mic) at Taps Tavern, Poultney, 7 p.m. Free.

comedy

WED.5

Standup Comedy Open Mic (comedy open mic) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 8:30 p.m.

THU.6

Comedy Wolf: Open Mic (comedy open mic) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 6:45 p.m. Free.

MON.10

Comedy Open Mic (comedy open mic) at the 126, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

WED.12

Improv: Coached Ensemble Night (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Standup Comedy Open Mic (comedy open mic) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 8:30 p.m.

trivia, karaoke, etc.

WED.5

4Qs Trivia Night (trivia) at Four Quarters Brewing, Winooski, 6 p.m. Free.

Trivia Night (trivia) at Stone Corral, Richmond, 7 p.m. Free.

Venetian Trivia Night (trivia) at the Venetian Soda Lounge, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

THU.6

Karaoke Night (karaoke) at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center, 7 p.m. Free.

Trivia (trivia) at Highland Lodge, Greensboro, 7 p.m. Free.

Trivia Night (trivia) at McGillicuddy’s Five Corners, Essex Junction, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Trivia Night (trivia) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Trivia Thursday (trivia) at Spanked Puppy Pub, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free.

SAT.8

Rabble-Rouser Trivia Night! (trivia) at Rabble-Rouser Chocolate & Craft, Montpelier, 7 p.m. $5.

Trivia with Dillon Burns (trivia) at Whammy Bar, Calais, 7:30 p.m. Free.

SUN.9

Venetian Karaoke (karaoke) at the Venetian Soda Lounge, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

MON.10

Trivia Monday with Top Hat Entertainment (trivia) at McKee’s Pub & Grill, Winooski, 7-9 p.m. Free.

Trivia with Brain (trivia) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 8 p.m. Free.

Trivia with Craig Mitchell (trivia) at Monkey House, Winooski, 7 p.m. Free.

TUE.11

Karaoke with Motorcade (karaoke) at Manhattan Pizza & Pub, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke with DJ Party Bear (karaoke) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 9:30 p.m. Free.

Taproom Trivia (trivia) at 14th Star Brewing, St. Albans, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Trivia Night (trivia) at the Depot, St. Albans, 7 p.m. Free.

Trivia Tuesday (trivia) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Free.

Tuesday Night Trivia (trivia) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

WED.12

4Qs Trivia Night (trivia) at Four Quarters Brewing, Winooski, 6 p.m. Free.

Trivia Night (trivia) at Stone Corral, Richmond, 7 p.m. Free.

Venetian Trivia Night (trivia) at the Venetian Soda Lounge, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. ➆

Insect

emotions and advice, from love for his family to admonishing people not to turn to drinking or television when struggling with the demands of a crumbling society. Throw in that rarest of indulgences, the bass guitar solo, and it should be the weirdest song on the album. And yet…

Peter Bixby, Seeing Through to Greener Pastures

(SELF-RELEASED, DIGITAL)

Burlington musician Peter Bixby has been an active member of numerous bands over the years, playing bass in the Aerolites, Named by Strangers and Green Mountain Freight, just to name a few. In 2021, he struck out on his own, releasing his debut album, Evolusion Vol. 1, followed in 2022 by Learn to Be Happy. Displaying robust productivity as a songwriter, he keeps to the annual schedule with his latest LP, Seeing Through to Greener Pastures

After years as a sideman, Bixby has embraced being a songwriter. He describes his latest album as being sent from a “higher power” and centered on “love and the constant betrayal from our ruling class.” While that might seem like an odd combination, the themes feel sadly pertinent in 2023. There’s a lot going on with the songs on Seeing Through to Greener Pastures. At times, too much.

The album opens with “It’s Just That Easy,” Bixby’s foray into experimental, industrial-influenced rock. The record’s raw, DIY production results in the song sounding washed-out rather than anything approaching the sort of brash, strident tones of industrial music. Still, it’s a conversation starter, operating more as a primer for the album than an actual song.

With its Randy Newman-meetsPhish vibe, “Goodbye and Goodnight” is a strange follow-up. In the liner notes to the record, Bixby says many of the songs came to him during moments of selfdoubt and “feeling like everything I do is meaningless or worthless while living in a meaningless worthless corporate society!”

At 10-plus minutes, the track gives Bixby a chance to air a laundry list of

“It’s a Pleasure to Know You” finds Bixby pushing into even stranger territory. There’s always an element of jam lurking on Seeing Through to Greener Pastures; it’s encoded in the music’s DNA. The white-boy funk and less than euphonious tone of Bixby’s vocals don’t do the track much justice, but the song does allow him to show o his bass guitar chops.

There are brighter moments of inspiration as the album moves along. “The Reminder” is a dreamy folk tune that highlights Bixby’s writing strengths. “Gotta Keep Your Heart Open in Hell” shows o a progressive side. And the album’s final track, “Days Roll Bye,” even edges into country rock. That range complements Bixby’s talent but doesn’t do the album’s flow any favors. But at its best, Seeing Through to Greener Pastures is a quirky, introspective record with some interesting turns.

The album is streaming now at peterbixby.bandcamp.com.

CHRIS FARNSWORTH

Thorny, See No Sky

(SELF-RELEASED, DIGITAL)

I used to think of ambience as an exclusively expansive concept. To be ambient, particularly in music, was to be formless or, at the very least, free. Whenever I listened to Brian Eno or Tim Hecker albums, my mind translated the soundscapes as wide-open vistas, populated by only the ethereal.

Perhaps that was due to lifelong conditioning to the patterns of Western pop music and interpreting the lack of verses, choruses and lyrics as open space. Or maybe it was simply the intention of the artists. Either way,

at some point I learned that ambient music is much more complex than I had previously thought. It’s capable of being structured even while retaining its expansiveness.

Case in point: Thorny. The solo project of Plainfield musician JD Ryan, Thorny specializes in an especially hazy brand of ambient music that, upon closer inspection, reveals ghostly architecture, like finding the ruins of Machu Picchu through the fog.

His debut record, 2022’s Mostly Gray, established his love of vintage and modern synthesizer sounds; the fretless six-string bass; and long, arctic chill-level atmospheric pieces of music. Ryan’s latest record upholds those hallmarks and uses ambience to close around the listener rather than open up. See No Sky doubles as a sonic instructional manual for slowing down the mind and leaning into introspection. Veering between hypnagogic passages of barely audible waves of synthesizer and ascending, dreamlike stacks of sound, the album feels at times like an elongated mantra.

Opening track “Inner Space” kicks o with a funeral dirge-like drone, pulsing and shimmering as Ryan works the knobs, pulling, poking and prodding the almost frozen notes. He hangs on each one and lets a chasm open between it and the next note, creating a series of seemingly endless cli s. Again, those hidden textures peek out, blips of color that briefly light up the void as the track transitions to “For the Now.”

What makes ambient music inaccessible for many is its lack of linearity. Beginnings and endings are often moot in the genre, and See No Sky is no exception. It can and perhaps should be listened to as one long piece of music. The songs on the album aren’t incredibly long, with the exception of the third track, “Medulla Ephemerata.”

So Ryan’s passages move from one to the next with what amounts — in ambient music, at least — to some sense of urgency.

“To see no sky does not mean to despair,” Ryan wrote on the album’s Bandcamp page. “It simply means we’re looking inward.”

Even when the songs get extra glacial, as on “In God’s Green Hell,” they never lose their meditative quality. And when the record hits its highs, particularly on the title track, the movement and intention of the music meet the raw atmosphere. What was just an exploration becomes something more like a quest.

Listen to See No Sky at witherwillow. bandcamp.com.

on screen

Past Lives ★★★★

When I was 13, Raiders of the Lost Ark rocked my world, and I fell in love with Indiana Jones. But the days when blockbusters thrilled me are gone. Rather than try to recapture the magic last weekend with Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, I saw Past Lives, a Berlin International Film Festival Golden Bear nominee that explores the power of nostalgia and how our youthful loves may or may not translate into mature ones. Writer-director Celine Song’s debut is currently playing at the Savoy Theater in Montpelier and Merrill’s Roxy Cinemas in Burlington.

The deal

Growing up in Seoul, best friends Na Young (Moon Seung-ah) and Hae Sung (Leem Seung-min) are inseparable. But just as romantic feelings blossom between the tweens, Na Young’s parents decide to emigrate to Canada.

Twelve years later, Na Young is now Nora (Greta Lee), an aspiring playwright in New York City. When she discovers that Hae Sung (Teo Yoo) has sent her a message, they reconnect online and develop an intense virtual connection. But each of them is strongly rooted, and neither wants to build a new life across the globe.

After 12 more years of silence, Hae Sung reaches out again to Nora, who is now successful in her career and married to writer Arthur (John Magaro). When her childhood sweetheart visits her in

New York, will feelings rekindle between them?

Will you like it?

Past Lives is about love and relationships, but it is not a romance. Rather than depicting two people discovering that they were always meant to be together, it asks us to consider the role that chance and contingency play in all human pairings.

When Nora meets her future husband at a writing retreat, she tells him about the Korean concept of in-yun, translating it as “fate” or “providence.” Every pairing of two people in this life, she explains, is overdetermined by thousands of smaller encounters they had in their past lives. When Arthur asks if she actually believes in fated mates, she laughs and says invoking in-yun is just a good way to get someone into bed.

Even if romantic destiny does exist, though, perhaps it can disguise itself as chance. In Past Lives, mutual romantic attractions are based on being in the same place at the same time in the right mood, yet the resulting bonds are no less powerful for the role of happenstance.

Immigration is, of course, a radical change of place. Nora describes the girl she was in Korea as another self she had to leave behind. Straddling two languages and cultures, she navigates her chosen life with poised detachment. But we see the regret in her eyes when she interacts with Hae Sung, who still lives in his childhood home

in a city that reminds him of her. If she is nostalgic for their relationship, he hasn’t stopped yearning for her.

Like Nora, Song has a background in the theater, but she demonstrates fluency in the film medium, using it to draw clear lines between the three portions of Nora’s and Hae Sung’s lives that we witness.

In the second section, in which the two communicate virtually, their images fill the frame against unfocused backgrounds, suggesting how online interaction dissolves our sense of place. Only the light on their faces gives us a sense of setting. In the Seoul and New York sections, by contrast, the focus deepens, and Nora and Hae Sung sometimes disappear into long shots of the urban landscape. As they explore the places where Nora and Arthur courted — haunts that are foreign to Hae Sung — a subtle pathos gathers, underscored by the tinkling of a nearby carousel.

As dramas go, Past Lives o ers limited catharsis. The screenplay is sparse, with no filler or even subtext. As Song said in an interview with Script, “Nobody lies in this movie.” The conflict is minimal, too, because the three main characters communicate e ectively and behave like responsible adults.

The film feels like a short story told in exquisite vignettes and su used with wistfulness. While some viewers may be frustrated by the lack of action, others could be reminded of Richard Linklater’s Before Sunrise trilogy, which puts a similar emphasis on the role of chance in human a airs.

Whether you find Past Lives mesmerizing or not, its portrait of relationships rings true — and could inspire bouts of soul

searching. Romance is such a basic ingredient of movies that it’s a little radical for one to suggest that we’ll never know whether destiny steered us toward a particular person or we just ended up there.

MARGOT HARRISON margot@sevendaysvt.com

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ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND (2004; Starz, rentable): How do two people know they’re “meant” to be together? Why do memories of a romantic connection remain so powerful even after the bond is broken? It’s no surprise that the characters of Past Lives watch this Charlie Kaufman-scripted film, which pivots on some of the same painful questions about love and destiny.

MINARI (2020; fubo, Plex, Pluto TV, Redbox, tubi, Vudu, rentable): Lee Isaac Chung’s Oscar-winning drama explores a different side of the Korean immigrant experience; like Past Lives, though, it’s a subtle, moving, beautifully acted film.

IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE (2000; Kanopy, Max, rentable): Past Lives may not be a romance, but quiet longing is palpable in the air. e classic example of this kind of cinematic slow burn is Wong Kar-wai’s drama about two unhappily married people in 1960s Hong Kong who refuse to act on their mutual attraction.

Yoo and Lee play childhood sweethearts who reconnect after being separated by an ocean in Song’s quietly thought-provoking drama.

NEW IN THEATERS

BLUE JEAN: Set in England in 1988, Georgia Oakley’s drama portrays a closeted lesbian gym teacher (Rosy McEwen) who feels the chilling effect of Margaret Thatcher’s anti-gay legislation. (97 min, NR. Savoy)

INSIDIOUS: THE RED DOOR: The long-lived horror series returns to the saga of the haunted Lambert family, with star Patrick Wilson also directing this time around. With Rose Byrne and Ty Simpkins. (107 min, PG-13. Essex, Majestic, Palace)

JOY RIDE: In this comedy from Adele Lim, four friends encounter misadventures aplenty when they go in search of one of their birth mothers in Asia. Ashley Park and Stephanie Hsu star. (95 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Palace, Star)

SOUND OF FREEDOM: Jim Caviezel stars in this action thriller based on the life of Tim Ballard, a former federal agent who founded an organization to fight human trafficking. (135 min, PG-13. Capitol, Essex, Palace, Star)

CURRENTLY PLAYING

ASTEROID CITYHHHH The latest from Wes Anderson is a story within a story about a small desert town during a stargazer convention in 1955. Jason Schwartzman and Scarlett Johansson star. (104 min, PG-13. Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy, Savoy, Stowe; reviewed 6/28)

ELEMENTALHHH Pixar’s latest family animation takes place in a city where people embody different elements — and fire and water meet cute on the subway. With the voices of Leah Lewis and Mamoudou Athie. Peter Sohn directed. (103 min, PG. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy, Star, Stowe, Sunset, Welden)

EVERY BODYHHHH Julie Cohen’s documentary portrays three intersex people, their struggles with medical advice and their journeys to selfacceptance. (92 min, R. Roxy)

FAST XHHH The son of a drug kingpin comes for revenge on everyone’s favorite fast-driving “family.” (141 min, PG-13. Bethel)

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3HHH1/2 The intergalactic crew regroups after a crushing loss in yet another Marvel Cinematic Universe extravaganza. James Gunn wrote and directed. (150 min, PG-13. Majestic, Sunset)

INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINYHHH

The intrepid archaeologist (Harrison Ford) battles Nazis in both 1944 and 1969 in the fifth installment of the adventure series, also starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Antonio Banderas. James Mangold directed. (154 min, PG-13. Big Picture, Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Paramount, Playhouse, Roxy, Star, Stowe, Sunset, Welden)

THE LITTLE MERMAIDHHH Halle Bailey is the sea princess who longs to walk the earth in Disney’s latest live-action version of its own animated property. (135 min, PG. Essex, Majestic, Palace, Sunset)

NO HARD FEELINGSHHH A down-on-her-luck woman (Jennifer Lawrence) is hired by a 19-yearold’s parents to bring him out of his shell before college in this comedy. (103 min, R. Big Picture, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Sunset, Welden)

PAST LIVESHHHH Former childhood sweethearts (Greta Lee and Teo Yoo) are drawn to reconnect across international borders in this acclaimed indie drama from writer-director Celine Song. (105 min, PG-13. Roxy, Savoy; reviewed 7/5)

RUBY GILLMAN, TEENAGE KRAKENHH

Little Mermaid in reverse? An awkward high schooler (voice of Lana Condor) learns that the depths of the ocean could be her true home in this animated adventure, also starring Jane Fonda and Toni Collette. (90 min, PG. Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Paramount, Sunset)

SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-

VERSEHHHH1/2 In this animated sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, young superhero Miles Morales (voice of Shameik Moore) explores a multiverse full of Spider-People like himself. (140 min, PG. Bethel, Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy, Sunset; reviewed 6/7)

TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTSHH The toy-driven action series takes a jaunt back to the ’90s to meet an Autobot ally faction called the Maximals. With Michelle Yeoh and Pete Davidson. (127 min, PG-13. Majestic)

OLDER FILMS AND SPECIAL SCREENINGS

THE BOOGEYMAN (Sunset)

GKIDS PRESENTS STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2023: CASTLE IN THE SKY (Essex, Mon & Wed 12 only)

GKIDS PRESENTS STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2023: NAUSICAÄ OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND (Essex, Sun & Tue only)

OPEN THEATERS

(* = upcoming schedule for theater was not available at press time)

BETHEL DRIVE-IN: 36 Bethel Dr., Bethel, 728-3740, betheldrivein.com

*BIG PICTURE THEATER: 48 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield, 496-8994, bigpicturetheater.info

*BIJOU CINEPLEX 4: 107 Portland St., Morrisville, 888-3293, bijou4.com

CAPITOL SHOWPLACE: 93 State St., Montpelier, 229-0343, fgbtheaters.com

*CATAMOUNT ARTS: 115 Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury, 748-2600, catamountarts.org

*ESSEX CINEMAS & T-REX THEATER: 21 Essex Way, Suite 300, Essex, 879-6543, essexcinemas.com

MAJESTIC 10: 190 Boxwood St., Williston, 878-2010, majestic10.com

MARQUIS THEATER: 65 Main St., Middlebury, 388-4841, middleburymarquis.com

*MERRILL’S ROXY CINEMAS: 222 College St., Burlington, 864-3456, merrilltheatres.net

PALACE 9 CINEMAS: 10 Fayette Dr., South Burlington, 864-5610, palace9.com

PARAMOUNT TWIN CINEMA: 241 N. Main St., Barre, 479-9621, fgbtheaters.com

PLAYHOUSE MOVIE THEATRE: 11 S. Main St., Randolph, 728-4012, playhouseflicks.com

SAVOY THEATER: 26 Main St., Montpelier, 229-0598, savoytheater.com

STAR THEATRE: 17 Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury, 748-9511, stjaytheatre.com

*STOWE CINEMA 3PLEX: 454 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4678, stowecinema.com

*SUNSET DRIVE-IN: 155 Porters Point Rd., Colchester, 862-1800, sunsetdrivein.com

WELDEN THEATRE: 104 N. Main St., St. Albans, 527-7888, weldentheatre.com

Note: These capsule descriptions are not intended as reviews. Star ratings come from Metacritic unless we reviewed the film (noted at the end of the description). Find reviews written by Seven Days critic Margot Harrison at sevendaysvt.com/ onscreen-reviews.

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JULY 5-12, 2023

WED.5 business

QUEEN CITY BUSINESS

NETWORKING

INTERNATIONAL GROUP: Savvy businesspeople make crucial contacts at a weekly chapter meeting. Burlington City Arts, 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 829-5066.

community

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

DESK: VETERANS OUTREACH

PROGRAM: Representatives post up in the main reading room to answer questions and provide resources. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

environment

UNDER THE ARCTIC: DIGGING INTO PERMAFROST: A special exhibition focuses on climate education and environmental sustainability. Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $17-20; free for members and kids under 2. Info, 649-2200.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: Sparkling graphics and vibrant interviews take viewers on a journey alongside NASA astronauts as they prepare for stranger-than-sciencefiction space travel. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:30 & 4:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $14.50-18; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: Stunning footage takes viewers on a mind-bending journey into phenomena that are too slow, too fast or too small to be seen by the naked eye. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, noon, 2 & 4 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $14.50-18; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: Viewers are plunged into the magical vistas of the continent’s deserts, jungles and savannahs. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $14.50-18; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: Sandhill cranes, yellow warblers and mallard ducks make their lives along rivers, lakes and wetlands. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $14.50-18; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

food & drink

COMMUNITY SUPPER:

Neighbors share a tasty meal at their local library. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

games

MAH-JONGG OPEN PLAY: Weekly sessions of an age-old game promote critical thinking and friendly competition. Manchester Community

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Learn more about highlighted listings in the Magnificent 7 on page 11.

Library, Manchester Center, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 362-2607.

health & fitness

CHAIR YOGA: Waterbury Public Library instructor Diana Whitney leads at-home participants in gentle stretches supported by seats. 10 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

SEATED & STANDING YOGA: Beginners are welcome to grow their strength and flexibility at this supportive class. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, 549-4574.

holidays

FREDERICK DOUGLASS

MORNING REFLECTION: Rokeby Museum staff speak about Frederick Douglass’ visit to Ferrisburgh in 1843 and lead a family-friendly community discussion. Ferrisburgh Union Meeting Hall, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 877-3406.

READING FREDERICK

DOUGLASS: Audience members take active part in a recitation of Douglass’ famous address, “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?,” first given on July 5, 1852. Rokeby Museum, Ferrisburgh, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 877-3406.

language

BEGINNER IRISH LANGUAGE

CLASS: Celtic-curious students learn to speak an Ghaeilge in a supportive group. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

ELL CLASSES: ENGLISH FOR BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS: Learners of all abilities practice written and spoken English with trained instructors. Presented by Fletcher Free Library. 6:30-8

FIND MORE LOCAL EVENTS IN THIS ISSUE AND ONLINE:

art

Find visual art exhibits and events in the Art section and at sevendaysvt.com/art.

film

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.

= ONLINE EVENT

p.m. Free; preregister. Info, bshatara@burlingtonvt.gov.

SPANISH CONVERSATION: Fluent and beginner speakers brush up on their español with a discussion led by a Spanish teacher. Presented by Dorothy Alling Memorial Library. 5-6 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, programs@damlvt.org.

lgbtq

THRIVE QTPOC MOVIE

NIGHT: Each month, Pride Center of Vermont virtually screens a movie centered on queer and trans people of color. 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, thrive@pridecentervt.org.

montréal

‘AURA’: An immersive light show and soundscape highlights the rich history and stunning architecture of the Québec church. Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal, 6 & 8 p.m. $18-32; free for kids 5 and under. Info, 866-842-2925.

FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE JAZZ DE MONTRÉAL: This 10day music celebration features traditional jazz, Latin and African music, pop, blues, blues rock, Cajun, and reggae — performed outdoors and in multiple venues, all over the city. Various Montréal locations. Prices vary. Info, 855-219-0576.

MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT

CIRQUE: North America’s first international circus arts festival brings together gravity-defying representatives of the circus world for performances throughout the city. See montrealcompletementcirque. com for full schedule. Various Montréal locations. Prices vary. Info, 514-376-8648.

music

MYRA FLYNN: The award-winning new-soul singer croons the night away. Food available for purchase. Martha Pellerin & Andy Shapiro Memorial Bandstand, Middlesex, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 272-4920.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES:

DAVID KARL ROBERTS: The longtime New England troubadour infuses his Americana sound with inspiration from outlaw folk and swamp blues. Burlington City Hall Park, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.

ZACH NUGENT UNCORKED: The sought-after guitarist plays a weekly loft show featuring live music, storytelling and special guests. Shelburne Vineyard, 6-8:45 p.m. Free. Info, 985-8222.

sports

GREEN MOUNTAIN TABLE

TENNIS CLUB: Ping-Pong players swing their paddles in singles and doubles matches. Rutland Area Christian School, 7-9 p.m. Free for first two sessions; $30 annual membership. Info, 247-5913.

VERMONT LAKE MONSTERS: Spectators buy some peanuts and Cracker Jack to watch the Green Mountain State’s own Futures Collegiate Baseball League team face off against new opponents each night. Centennial Field, Burlington, 6:35 p.m. $6-17;

$125-418 for season passes. Info, 655-4200.

theater

‘SENSE AND SENSIBILITY’:

Northern Stage’s playful new adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters. Barrette Center for the Arts, White River Junction, 7:30 p.m. $19-55. Info, 296-7000.

‘BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY

STORY’: The popular musical draws on hits including “Peggy Sue” and “Everyday” to tell the life story of one of rock and roll’s original legends. Weston Theater at Walker Farm, 2 & 7:30 p.m. $2579. Info, 824-5288.

CIRCUS SMIRKUS BIG TOP TOUR:

‘A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S CIRCUS’: Young performers ages 11 through 18 pull off daring and dazzling acts in this acrobatic adaptation of Shakespeare’s most magical comedy. Farr’s Field, Waterbury, 1-3 & 6-8 p.m. $20-35. Info, boxoffice@smirkus.org.

‘MISERY’: A spine-chilling staging of the Stephen King novel and the film starring Kathy Bates follows a romance novelist trapped in the home of his No. 1 fan. Dorset Theatre, 2 & 7:30 p.m. $51. Info, dtf@dorsettheatrefestival.org.

words

BANNED BOOKS TOUR: Lt. Gov. Zuckerman hosts a reading featuring stories that have faced conservative backlash across the country. Everyone’s Books, Brattleboro, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 828-2226.

CHRISTOPHER MERRILL: The prolific wordsmith reads from a wide array of poetry and nonfiction writings. Lowe Lecture Hall, Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 635-2727.

FRIENDS OF THE STOWE FREE LIBRARY BOOK SALE: At this 38th annual tradition, bookworms blissfully thumb through more than 10,000 donated reads for kids, teens and adults. Proceeds support the library. Stowe Free Library, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. $2-4 per book. Info, 253-6145.

THU.6 business

CAREER READINESS WORKSHOP: The Vermont Department of Labor imparts new skills and knowledge for today’s job market. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 549-4572.

crafts

KNITTING GROUP: Knitters of all experience levels get together to spin yarns. Latham Library, Thetford, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 785-4361.

environment

UNDER THE ARCTIC: DIGGING INTO PERMAFROST: See WED.5.

etc.

NIGHT OWL CLUB: Astronomers and space exploration experts discuss the latest in extraterrestrial news with curious attendees. Presented by Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium. 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2372.

PIZZA BY THE POND: A woodfired oven warms pies made of local ingredients while local musicians regale diners. Blueberry Hill Inn, Goshen, 5-8 p.m. $22-35; free for kids 5 and under; preregister; limited space. Info, 247-6735.

fairs & festivals

SUMMERVALE: Locavores fête farms and farmers at a weekly festival centered on food, music, community and conservation. Intervale Center, Burlington, 5:308 p.m. Free. Info, 660-0440.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.5.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.5. ‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.5. ‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.5.

games

THE CHECK MATES: Chess players of all ages face off at this intergenerational weekly meetup. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 549-4574.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE: A lively group plays a classic, tricky game with an extra wrinkle. Waterbury Public Library, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7223.

FEMINIST REPRODUCTIVE

JUSTICE MINI GOLF COURSE

OPEN HOURS: Visitors enjoy a student-built, reproductive justice-themed putt-putt course. Kenyon Arena, Middlebury College, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, cthomsen@middlebury.edu.

health & fitness

SIMPLIFIED TAI CHI FOR SENIORS: Eighteen easy poses help with stress reduction, fall prevention and ease of movement. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 3:15-4 p.m. Donations. Info, 362-2607.

TAI CHI THURSDAYS: Experienced instructor Rich Marantz teaches the first section of the Yang-style tai chi sequence. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 645-1960.

lgbtq

POP-UP HAPPY HOUR: Locals connect over drinks at a speakeasy-style bar. Hosted by OUT in the 802. Lincolns, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 860-7812.

montréal

‘AURA’: See WED.5.

FAMI LY FU N

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WED.5 burlington

‘WINNIE-THE-POOH’: Very Merry Theatre’s new musical version of A.A. Milne’s classic book features the adventures of Pooh Bear, Christopher Robin and all their friends in the Hundred Acre Wood. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

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.

FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Librarians set out an array of games suitable for kids ages 3 through 10 and their families. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

FREE COLLEGE ESSAY WRITING CLASS: A four-week class from Walker Tutoring helps teens write a killer application. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-6 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 540-2546.

IMAGINATION STATION: Giant Jenga, Hula-Hoops and jump ropes entertain shoppers of all ages in between stops. Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 863-1648.

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.

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

BABY TIME: Parents and caregivers bond with their pre-walking babes during this gentle playtime. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

LEGO BUILDERS: Aspiring architects enjoy an afternoon of imagination and play. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

LEGO FUN: Wee builders of all ages construct creations to be displayed in the library. Children under 8 must bring a caregiver. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

SUMMER CRAFTYTOWN: Kids create and take home craft projects. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 1011:30 a.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

THE MORE WE’RE SAFE TOGETHER: Toddlers and preschoolers take a trip to the fire station to learn about fire safety and explore the engines. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

barre/montpelier

CHESS CLUB: Youngsters of all skill levels get one-on-one lessons and play each other in between. Ages 6 and up. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 3:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

SUMMER FUN NIGHTS: From movies to juggling lessons to sea shanties around the campfire, there’s something new every week to keep vacation interesting.

Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

mad river valley/ waterbury

QUEER READS: LGBTQIA+ and allied youth get together each month to read and discuss ideas around gender, sexuality and identity. Waterbury Public Library, 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036.

upper valley

PRE-K STORY TIME: Little ones and their caregivers hear a different farmthemed tale every week in July. Snacks included. Ages 3 through 5. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 9:30-11 a.m. $10-12; preregister. Info, cpeavey@ billingsfarm.org.

manchester/ bennington

MCL FILM CLUB: Teen auteurs learn how to bring stories to life on camera. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 3:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 362-2607.

NEW MOMS’ GROUP: Local doula Kimberleigh Weiss-Lewitt facilitates a community-building weekly meetup for mothers who are new to parenting or the area. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, 549-4574.

THU.6 burlington

D.I.Y. COSPLAY WORKSHOP: Teens and tweens learn the art of geeky costume creation at biweekly classes. Fletcher

Break a Legume

The animals and agriculture of Billings Farm & Museum get an artistic twist at Ballet Vermont’s annual, family-friendly performance. Dancers dressed as vegetables, bumblebees, cows and even the forces of nature tell the story of a farm and all its flora and fauna through the seasons. Exploring food cycles and the connection between humans and the land, this show benefits Billings’ sustainability and regenerative farming programs. Ice cream from the Farmhouse Scoop Shop and drinks from Caledonia Spirits are available.

FARM TO BALLET

Saturday, July 8, 6:30 p.m., at Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock. $035; sliding scale. Info, 222-6894, balletvermont.org.

Free Library, Burlington, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 540-2546.

IMAGINATION STATION: See WED.5.

PRESCHOOL YOGA: Colleen from Grow Prenatal and Family Yoga leads little ones in songs, movement and other fun activities. Ages 2 through 5. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

chittenden county

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.

barre/montpelier

FUSE BEAD CRAFTERNOONS: Youngsters make pictures out of colorful, meltable doodads. Ages 8 and up. Kellogg-Hubbard 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.

SPLASH DANCE: DJs spin the decks by the fountain as kids party the day away. Burlington City Hall Park, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7554.

chittenden county

INTERACTIVE MOVIE: Prompts to shout “Ta-da!” or wave a paper sword turn a screening into silly group fun. Grades 4 and up. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

KAZOO JAM BAND: Buglers of all ages make their own kazoos and put on a concert in the auditorium. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

LARP: Teens and tweens create their own characters for a fantastical evening of live action role playing. Grades 5 and up. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

barre/montpelier

STORY TIME & PLAYGROUP:

Participants ages 7 and under hear stories, sing songs and eat tasty treats between outdoor activities. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 10:30 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 426-3581.

SUMMER MORNING PROGRAM: Kids from birth through age 7 enjoy water play and fun learning activities. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

mad river valley/ waterbury

‘ROALD DAHL’S WILLY WONKA’: See THU.6.

upper valley

STORY TIME: Preschoolers take part in tales, tunes and playtime. Latham Library, Thetford, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 785-4361.

northeast kingdom

‘PREPOSTEROUS! — A HAPPENSTANCE

Kellogg-Hubbard 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 sensory learning experience each week. Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 888-3853.

mad river valley/ waterbury

‘ROALD DAHL’S WILLY WONKA’: Audience members with the golden ticket see the Valley Players bring the beloved story of an enigmatic candy man to life onstage. Valley Players Theater, Waitsfield, 7:30 p.m. $18-22. Info, 583-1674.

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.7

burlington

SENSORY FRIENDLY HOUR: Folks of all ages with sensory processing differences have the youth area to themselves. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 863-3403.

CLOWN CIRCUS’: Pantomime and slowmotion pie antics make for a supremely silly, all-ages show. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 6:30 p.m. $5-15. Info, 533-2000.

manchester/ bennington

YOUNG ADULT DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Teens battle beasts with swords and spell books in this campaign designed to accommodate both drop-in and recurring players. Ages 12 through 16. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 2-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 549-4574.

SAT.8 burlington

FACE PAINTING AND CARICATURES:

Little Artsy Faces and Marc Hughes Illustrations paint faces in more ways than one at the corner of Bank and Church streets. Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 863-1648.

FLYNNZONE KIDS HOUR: LINDA

BASSICK: The early childhood educator leads audience members ages 3 through 5 in song and movement. The Flynn, Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 863-5966.

FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE JAZZ DE MONTRÉAL: See WED.5.

L’INTERNATIONAL DES FEUX

LOTO-QUÉBEC: Countries compete in Montréal’s annual fireworks showdown, employing the latest techniques and innovations in the field of pyrotechnics. La Ronde, Montréal, 10 p.m. $1930. Info, 514-397-2000.

MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT

CIRQUE: See WED.5.

music

BARNARTS FEAST & FIELD

MUSIC SERIES: JOE K. WALSH, GRANT GORDY, BEN KRAKAUER: Farm-fresh foods and bluegrass tunes are on the menu at a pastoral party. Fable Farm, Barnard, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $5-25. Info, music@barnarts.org.

BURLINGTON CONCERT BAND

REHEARSAL: Local musicians bring their instruments to practice every week. St. Mark Catholic Parish, Burlington, 6:45-8:45 p.m. Free. Info, 343-3856.

KAT WRIGHT: The Queen City songbird turns heads with soulful vocal stylings. Ballard Park, Westport, N.Y., 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, ballardparkny@gmail.com.

THROWDOWN THURSDAYS: Sugarbush hosts weekly summer shindigs featuring live tunes, doubles cornhole tournaments and disc golf competitions. Lincoln Peak Vineyard, New Haven, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 552-4007.

THURSDAYS BY THE LAKE: GUA

GUA: The Burlington-based band serves up its original style of psychotropical jazz. Union Station, Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 540-3018.

TROY MILLETTE: Heartfelt original country-rock songs carry through the air, courtesy of the Fairfax musician. Shelburne Vineyard, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 985-8222.

outdoors

ROV SHIPWRECK TOUR: Explorers take a boat to the wreck of the Champlain II and peer into the depths using a remotely operated robot. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Vergennes, 10 a.m.-noon. $25-40; preregister. Info, 475-2022.

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.

sports

TIMES ARGUS MIDSEASON

CHAMPIONSHIPS: The racetrack’s 2023 season continues with another nail-biting competition — this time with double the points and double the winnings. Thunder Road Speedbowl, Barre, 7-10 p.m. $5-30; free for kids under 6. Info, info@thunderroadvt.com.

VERMONT LAKE MONSTERS: See WED.5.

That Summer Feeling

Vermonters in search of summertime fun and an opportunity to support free educational programs flock to Lake Champlain Maritime Museum’s annual fundraising shindig. Sailors and swimmers support the museum’s free admission and pay-what-you-can summer camps at this evening packed with food, cocktails and live music from Unruly Allies. Guests sample a new ice cream flavor from lu•lu; peruse the current exhibits, including “Clean Water Act at 500” and a replica of the Revolutionary War vessel Philadelphia II; and bid on silent auction items such as a ukulele handcrafted by Don Dewees and a Lake Champlain sailboat cruise for two.

MUSEUM AFTER HOURS SUMMER PARTY

Friday, July 7, 5-8 p.m., at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in Vergennes. $50. Info, 475-2022, lcmm.org.

tech

TECH AND TEXTILES: Crafters work on their knitting or crocheting while discussing questions such as how to set up a new tablet or what cryptocurrency even is.

George Peabody Library, Post Mills, 1-5 p.m. Free. Info, 333-9724.

theater

‘SENSE AND SENSIBILITY’: See WED.5.

‘BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY

STORY’: See WED.5.

CIRCUS SMIRKUS BIG TOP TOUR: ‘A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S CIRCUS’: See WED.5.

‘A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM’: Jeanne Beckwith directs an adaptation of the beloved Shakespeare comedy to mark the theater’s 40th season. Cash or check only.

Unadilla Theatre, Marshfield, 7:30-10 p.m. $15-25; preregister. Info, 456-8968.

‘MISERY’: See WED.5, 7:30 p.m.

‘STEEL MAGNOLIAS’: Six Southern women laugh, cry and form strong friendships in

FRI.7 agriculture

OPEN GARDEN DAYS: Owners Sally and Tobi chat horticulture with visitors exploring their lush grounds. Von Trapp Greenhouse, Waitsfield, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $1010.50; free for kids under 18. Info, vontrappgreenhouse@gmail.com.

bazaars

60TH ANNUAL ISLANDS’

ANTIQUE SHOW AND SALE: Vendors offer up vintage treasures, with proceeds benefiting Champlain Islanders Developing Essential Resources. Folsom Education & Community Center, South Hero, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $3 suggested donation. Info, 372-6425.

business

Robert Harling’s classic play, presented by Island Stage. Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $15-35. Info, nonistuart7117@gmail.com.

‘WHAT THE CONSTITUTION

MEANS TO ME’: Director Julie Lucido stages a performance of Heidi Schrek’s play about her time as a teenage debate champion. Depot Theatre, Westport, N.Y., 5 p.m. $25-40. Info, 518-962-4449.

‘YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN’: Weston Theater brings the “Peanuts” characters to musical life in this hilarious, joyful production. See westontheater. org for all venues. Various locations statewide, 4-6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 824-8167.

words

FRIENDS OF THE STOWE FREE LIBRARY BOOK SALE: See WED.5.

Silly, psychological mentalist

Dr. Steve combines comedy and magic for a brain-busting evening. Off Center for the Dramatic Arts, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. $20. Info, 236-3146.

MUSEUM AFTER HOURS

SUMMER PARTY: Libations and live music make for a lively waterfront function. Tickets include food and a raffle ticket. See calendar spotlight. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Vergennes, 5-8 p.m. $50. Info, 475-2022.

PIZZA BY THE POND: See THU.6.

fairs & festivals

DEAD OF SUMMER MUSIC

FESTIVAL: The spirit of some of Vermont’s favorite rock and roots bands, including the Grateful Dead and Phish, is alive and well at this jam-packed weekend of original music and tribute shows. Hunter Park, Manchester Center, 9-midnight. $10-205. Info, whirlygigmusic@gmail.com.

FREE FIRST FRIDAY EVE: The museum opens its exhibits to one and all, and the lawns overflow with food, drink, lawn games and live music. Shelburne Museum, 5-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 985-3346.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.5.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.5.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.5.

‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.5.

food & drink

BEER-STADT FEST: Named after Athenaeum artist Albert Bierstadt, this hoppy affair features craft beers from five Northeast Kingdom breweries. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 5-8 p.m. $50; preregister. Info, 745-1393.

attendees to relax on their lunch breaks and reconnect with their bodies. Noon-12:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, programs@ damlvt.org.

montréal

‘AURA’: See WED.5. FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE JAZZ DE MONTRÉAL: See WED.5. MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT

CIRQUE: See WED.5.

music

THE KRUGER BROTHERS: The contemporary Americana trio jams the night away. Live stream available. Next Stage Arts Project, Putney, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $10-28; cash bar. Info, 387-0102.

ONION RIVER JAZZ BAND: The longtime local band delights audiences with ragtime tunes and swing standards. Pittsford Village Farm, 7 p.m. $5-20. Info, 775-0903.

PICNIC CONCERT SERIES: COLD

CHOCOLATE: A genre-bending folk-funk outfit kicks off this outdoor music series. Picnic dinners available for purchase. Knoll Farm, Fayston, 7-9:30 p.m. $25. Info, 496-5686.

SUMMER 2023 CARILLON SERIES: Each week, a new musician plays a heavenly program on the historic bell organ. Mead Memorial Chapel, Middlebury College, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES:

FOOTWORKS: Cape Breton Celtic tunes blend high-energy rhythms and riveting fiddling to get audiences on their feet. Burlington City Hall Park, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.

TWILIGHT SERIES: MAL MAÏZ: Afro-Caribbean grooves get outdoor audiences dancing along. Burlington City Hall Park, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND YOUR BUSINESS: Women’s Business Owners Network Vermont members explore the potential benefits and pitfalls of tech advancements. 8:30-10 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 503-0219.

crafts

FIRST FRIDAY FIBER GROUP: Fiber-arts fans make progress on projects while chatting over snacks. GRACE, Hardwick, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, info@ruralartsvt.org.

SCRAPBOOKING GROUP: Cutters and pasters make new friends at a weekly club. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 549-4574.

environment

UNDER THE ARCTIC: DIGGING INTO PERMAFROST: See WED.5. etc.

‘MIND MAGIC: A NIGHT OF LAUGHTER AND ASTONISHMENT’:

RICHMOND FARMERS MARKET: Vendors present a diverse selection of locally produced foods and crafts as picnickers enjoy music from a different local band each week. Richmond Town Park, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, rfmmanager@ gmail.com.

SOUTH END GET DOWN: Food trucks dish out mouthwatering meals and libations. Live DJs and outdoor entertainment add to the fun. 377 Pine Street, Burlington, 5-9 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, getdown@orleansevents. com.

games

FEMINIST REPRODUCTIVE

JUSTICE MINI GOLF COURSE

OPEN HOURS: See THU.6, 2-5 p.m.

MAH-JONGG: Tile traders of all experience levels gather for a game. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

health & fitness

GUIDED MEDITATION

ONLINE: Dorothy Alling Memorial Library invites

WORCESTER SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: Live music plus food from the Grub Wagon make for a super summer evening. The Landing VT, Worcester, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, events.thelandingvt@gmail.com.

FOMO?

Find even more local events in this newspaper and online: art

Find visual art exhibits and events in the Art section and at sevendaysvt.com/art.

film

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.

= ONLINE EVENT

COURTESY OF BUZZ KUHNS

sports

FRIDAY NIGHT DINGHY RACING: Skippers with previous sailing knowledge celebrate the end of the week with some nautical competition. Bring or borrow a boat. Community Sailing Center, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 864-2499.

tech

MORNING 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, 10 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 846-4140.

theater

‘SENSE AND SENSIBILITY’: See WED.5.

‘BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY

STORY’: See WED.5, 7:30 p.m.

‘CAVALCADE OF STARS & ARIAS’: Opera North singers and high-flying acrobats transport audiences to a world of music and magic. Blow-Me-Down Farm, Cornish, N.H., 7 p.m. $30-67.50. Info, 603-448-0400.

‘A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S

DREAM’: See THU.6.

‘MISERY’: See WED.5, 7:30 p.m.

‘STEEL MAGNOLIAS’: See THU.6.

‘WHAT THE CONSTITUTION

MEANS TO ME’: See THU.6, 7:30 p.m.

‘YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE

BROWN’: See THU.6.

words

FRIENDS OF THE STOWE FREE

LIBRARY BOOK SALE: See WED.5.

SAT.8

agriculture

OPEN GARDEN DAYS: See FRI.7.

bazaars

60TH ANNUAL ISLANDS’

ANTIQUE SHOW AND SALE: See FRI.7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

CRAFTSBURY ANTIQUES AND

UNIQUES: Treasure hunters shop for quilts, pottery, crafts and other collectibles. $5 parking fee supports Craftsbury Fire Department. Craftsbury Common, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 586-2823.

dance

BANDWAGON SUMMER SERIES:

SUBJECT:MATTER: A modern tap dance troupe combines jazz and funk for a fresh, footloose show. New England Center for Circus Arts, Brattleboro, 6-8 p.m. $2025; free for kids under 12. Info, 387-0102.

SWING DANCE: All-star DJs back a night of dancing with bigband bops. Bring clean shoes. Beginners’ lesson, 7:30 p.m. Champlain Club, Burlington, 8 p.m. $5. Info, 864-8382.

environment

RIVER CLEANUP: Paddlers in canoes remove garbage from the Missisquoi River as they go.

Enosburg Falls Dam, 9 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 393-0076.

UNDER THE ARCTIC: DIGGING INTO PERMAFROST: See WED.5. etc.

BATTLE OF HUBBARDTON

REVOLUTIONARY WAR

ENCAMPMENT: Scores of reenactors bring to life the American, British and German soldiers that fought here 246 years ago.

Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $1-8; free for kids under 6. Info, 273-2282.

fairs & festivals

DEAD OF SUMMER MUSIC

FESTIVAL: See FRI.7.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.5.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN

WORLD 3D’: See WED.5.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.5.

‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.5.

food & drink

BURLINGTON FARMERS

MARKET: Dozens of stands overflow with seasonal produce, flowers, artisanal wares and prepared foods. 345 Pine St., Burlington, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 560-5904.

CAPITAL CITY FARMERS

MARKET: Meats and cheeses join farm-fresh produce, baked goods, locally made arts and crafts, and live music. 133 State St., Montpelier, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, montpelierfarmersmarket@ gmail.com.

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY DINNER

TRAIN: Travelers savor a threecourse meal and scenic landscape views during a three-hour trip in a kitchen car. Ages 5 and up. Union Station, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. $99-148.50; preregister. Info, 800-707-3530.

HEALTHY SUMMER

LUNCHEON COOK-

ALONG: Nutritional therapist Lili Hanft demonstrates recipes for a gluten-free, nutrient-dense meal. Presented by City Market, Onion River Co-op. 10-11:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, info@ citymarket.coop.

NORTHWEST FARMERS

MARKET: Locavores stock up on produce, preserves, baked goods, and arts and crafts from over 50 vendors. Taylor Park, St. Albans, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 242-2729.

ST. JOHNSBURY FARMERS

MARKET: Growers and crafters gather weekly at booths centered on local eats. Pearl St. & Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, cfmamanager@gmail. com.

games

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.

FEMINIST REPRODUCTIVE

JUSTICE MINI GOLF COURSE

OPEN HOURS: See THU.6, 2-5 p.m.

language

FRENCH CONVERSATION FOR ALL: Native French speaker Romain Feuillette guides an informal discussion group. All ages and abilities welcome. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 878-4918.

lgbtq

PRIDE HIKES: BURLINGTON

WATERFRONT: All ages, orientations and identities are welcome on a walk full of stunning lake views, creemees from Burlington Bay and lessons on rewilding urban spaces. Perkins Pier, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, sarah.hooghuis@ audubon.org.

‘SUMMER NIGHTS: AN EVENING OF DRAG & BURLESQUE’: Emoji Nightmare hosts an evening of sultry, sparkly fun featuring such performers as Sasha Sriracha and Katniss Everqueer. Fairlee Town Hall Auditorium, 8 p.m. $20. Info, connect@vittlesespresso.com.

montréal

‘AURA’: See WED.5, 7 & 9 p.m. FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE JAZZ DE MONTRÉAL: See WED.5. MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT

CIRQUE: See WED.5.

music

25TH ANNUAL BACH BASH: Professional and amateur musicians alike celebrate the maestro with an informal classical concert. Granville Town Hall, 7-8 p.m. Donations. Info, 767-9234.

CAITLIN CANTY & NOAM

PIKELNY: The Vermont singersongwriter and the Grammywinning banjoist team up with some special guests for a scenic outdoor evening concert. Pittsford Village Farm, 7 p.m. $40; free for kids 12 and under. Info, 775-0903.

FELLOW PYNINS: The awardwinning Oregon folk duo lets loose its keen harmonies. York Street Meeting House, Lyndon, 7 p.m. $15-20; free for kids under 18. Info, 748-2600.

QUARTET HOP: Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival student performers tour the town playing works for strings. See gmcmf. org for all locations. Various Burlington locations, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 503-1220.

SORBET: Poet Kathy Fisher and singer-songwriter Juliana Just Costa join forces for a captivating evening of stories and songs. Island Arts, North Hero, 7-8:30 p.m. $25. Info, 372-8889.

SPRUCE PEAK SUMMER

CONCERT SERIES: RIPE: Alt-pop anthems make for a stunning show. Coyote Island opens. Designated table and pergola seating available. The Lodge at

Spruce Peak, Stowe, 6 p.m. $5750. Info, 282-4625.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES:

MANGO JAM: The zydeco outfit brings its New Orleans swamp Cajun blues to the outdoor stage. Meeting House on the Green, East Fairfield, 5-7 p.m. $10; free for kids under 12. Info, 827-6626.

TWILIGHT SERIES: KYSHONA

ARMSTRONG: The social justiceoriented singer and former music therapist aims to heal and empower listeners. Steve Hartmann opens. Burlington City Hall Park, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.

outdoors

GMC HIKE: CAMEL’S HUMP

VIA BAMFORTH RIDGE: The Burlington chapter of Green Mountain Club embarks on a 4,200-foot-high journey for experienced trekkers. Camel’s Hump State Park, Duxbury, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Free; limited space. Info, 413-884-5932.

NATURE IDENTIFICATION WALK: Amateur ecologists practice identifying local species on this guided jaunt. Dress for wet conditions, sun protection and insect avoidance. Pine Street Barge Canal, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 339-364-1609.

NOCTURNAL BUGS & INSECTS: Gregory Pask of Middlebury College uses a black light to lure moths, beetles and praying mantises. Otter Creek Gorge Preserve, Weybridge, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-1007.

OPEN STREETS: Locals are free to walk, run, bike, rollerblade on a carfree street between Barnes and Templeton roads. County Rd., East Montpelier, 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, conradgilbert@gmail.com.

sports

VERMONT LAKE MONSTERS: See WED.5, 6:05 p.m.

theater

‘SENSE AND SENSIBILITY’: See WED.5.

manchester/ bennington

LOOSE PARTS PLAYTIME: Hilary from Four Winds Nature Institute leads little ones in imaginative outdoor play. Ages 2 and up. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

chittenden county

FRENCH STORY TIME: Kids of all ages listen and learn to native speaker Romain Feuillette raconte une histoire. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

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.

mad river valley/ waterbury

‘ROALD DAHL’S WILLY WONKA’: See THU.6.

upper valley

FARM TO BALLET: Vegetables, farm animals and even the seasons themselves come to life in this outdoor, family-friendly dance performance. See calendar spotlight. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 6:30 p.m. $10-35; free for kids under 12. Info, 222-6894.

INCREDIBLE INSECT FESTIVAL:

Amateur entomologists spend the day crafting, exploring bug safaris, and interacting with live caterpillars, bees and dragonflies. Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Quechee, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Regular admission, $16-19; free for members and kids 3 and under. Info, 359-5000.

‘BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY

STORY’: See WED.5.

‘CAVALCADE OF STARS & ARIAS’: See FRI.7, 2 & 7 p.m.

‘A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM’: See THU.6.

‘MISERY’: See WED.5.

‘STEEL MAGNOLIAS’: See THU.6, 2:30-4:30 & 7:30-9:30 p.m.

‘WHAT THE CONSTITUTION

MEANS TO ME’: See THU.6, 7:30 p.m.

‘YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN’: See THU.6, 1-3:30 p.m.

words

FRIENDS OF ILSLEY LIBRARY

BOOK SALE: Books of all genres for all ages go on sale out in the sunshine, and all proceeds fund library programming. Middlebury Town Offices, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4095.

FRIENDS OF THE STOWE FREE LIBRARY BOOK SALE: See WED.5. POETRY EXPERIENCE: Local wordsmith Rajnii Eddins hosts a supportive writing and sharing circle for poets of all ages.

NOTORIOUS RPG: Kids 10 through 14 create characters and play a collaborative adventure game similar to Dungeons & Dragons. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 1-2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 362-2607.

STEAM SATURDAY: Little ones play around with foundational science and art fun. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 362-2607.

SUN.9 burlington

GENDER CREATIVE KIDS: Trans and gender nonconforming kiddos under 13 enjoy fun, supportive group activities while their parents and caregivers chat. Outright Vermont, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 865-9677.

SENSORY-FRIENDLY SUNDAY: Folks of all ages with sensory processing differences have the museum to themselves, with adjusted lights and sounds and trusty sensory backpacks. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, kvonderlinn@echovermont.org.

mad river valley/ waterbury

‘ROALD DAHL’S WILLY WONKA’: See THU.6, 2 p.m.

MON.10 burlington

IMAGINATION STATION: See WED.5.

chittenden county

THE MORE WE STEAM TOGETHER: Scientists and artists ages 6 through 12 build Rube Goldberg machines, play with magnets and create collaborative paintings. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

SUN.9 environment

SOLAR CELEBRATION: The library unveils its new solar power system at a reception featuring sunny refreshments. Craftsbury Public Library, Craftsbury Common, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 586-9683.

UNDER THE ARCTIC: DIGGING INTO PERMAFROST: See WED.5. etc.

BATTLE OF HUBBARDTON REVOLUTIONARY WAR

ENCAMPMENT: See SAT.8, 7:45 a.m.-3 p.m.

fairs & festivals

MIDDLEBURY SUMMER FESTIVAL

ON THE GREEN: A seven-day fête in its 44th year includes musical performances, family-friendly programs and more. See festivalonthegreen. org for full schedule. See calendar

TUE.11 burlington

FAMILY GAME NIGHT: See WED.5. POKÉMON PARTY: Fans make their own plushies, draw original characters and play virtual reality games. Ages 11 through 18. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 540-2546.

chittenden county

FAMILY STORY TIME: Familiar stories, songs and rhymes follow the themes of friendship and community. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

LEGO ROBOTICS: AMAZING

AMUSEMENT PARK: Over four weeks of workshops, builders in grades 1 through 3 learn how to combine their favorite blocks with a knowledge of computer coding. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-3:45 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 878-6956.

MIDDLE SCHOOL MAKERS: Teens in grades 5 to 8 participate in arts and crafts activities. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

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.

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.

THE MORE WE READ TOGETHER: Little Brownell Library patrons ages 2 through 7 read, sing, rhyme and play together. Maple Street Park, Essex Junction, 11-11:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

barre/montpelier

NATURECAMP AFTERSCHOOL: Nature educator Ange Gibbons teaches kids how to spot animal tracks, build

spotlight. Village Green, Middlebury, 7-8:30 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 239-1976.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.5.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.5.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.5.

‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.5.

food & drink

FOOD FOR TALK: Home chefs make a recipe from In Bibi’s Kitchen: The Recipes and Stories of Grandmothers from the Eight African Countries that Touch the Indian Ocean by Hawa Hassan and meet to compare results. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, bshatara@burlingtonvt.gov.

STOWE FARMERS MARKET: An appetizing assortment of fresh veggies, meats, milk, berries,

campfires, identify edible plants and other outdoor skills. Ages 8 through 12. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 2:305 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 426-3581.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: See THU.6.

TEEN WORKSHOPS: CREATIVE

UPCYCLING: One person’s trash is another teen’s treasure! Students bring a garment in need of repair to this fun sewing machine session. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

mad river valley/ waterbury

BUILD TOGETHER: Little architects turn shoeboxes into the buildings and businesses of their hometown. Waterbury Public Library, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

HOMESCHOOL COMPUTER CLUB: Home students learn everything from basic tech techniques to graphic design in this monthly class. Waterbury Public Library, 11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

upper valley

BEACH STORY TIME: All ages are welcome to a George Peabody Library read-aloud in the gazebo next to the lake. Treasure Island, Fairlee, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 333-9724.

manchester/ bennington

STORY TIME: Youth librarian Carrie leads little tykes in stories and songs centered on a new theme every week.

Birth through age 5. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 362-2607.

WED.12

burlington

‘BUT WHY?’: Jane Lindholm and Melody Bodette, creators of the popular children’s podcast, answer questions about llamas, fish and other curious creatures. Ages 6 through 12. Fletcher

herbs, beverages and crafts tempts shoppers. 2043 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, stowefarmersmarket@gmail. com.

SUNDAY FUNDAY: Food and drinks are on tap when attendees gather outside for games. 1st Republic Brewing, Essex, noon-5 p.m. Free. Info, 857-5318.

WINOOSKI FARMERS MARKET: Families shop for fresh produce, honey, meats, coffee and prepared foods from more seasonal vendors at an outdoor marketplace. Winooski Falls Way, 10 a.m.2 p.m. Free. Info, 655-6410.

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.

Free Library, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

BABYTIME: See WED.5.

IMAGINATION STATION: See WED.5.

STEAM SPACE: See WED.5.

STORIES WITH SHANNON: See WED.5. chittenden

county

LEGO BUILDERS: See WED.5.

MIDDLE SCHOOL PIZZA & MOVIE: Food and flicks entertain tweens on their summer vacation. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

SUMMER CRAFTYTOWN: See WED.5.

TEEN ART: Young creatives make wild, unrestrained pieces in this no-pressure meetup. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

THE MORE WE PLAY TOGETHER: Toddlers and preschoolers listen to a story and enjoy a silly summer playtime. Ages 1 through 4. Bring a towel. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

barre/montpelier

CHESS CLUB: See WED.5.

NATURECAMP AFTERSCHOOL: See TUE.11.

SUMMER FUN NIGHTS: See WED.5. 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 6 through 8. Waterbury Public Library, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036. upper

valley

PRE-K STORY TIME: See WED.5.

manchester/ bennington

MCL FILM CLUB: See WED.5. NEW MOMS’ GROUP: See WED.5. K

a

THE GOOD CITIZEN CHALLENGE is a nonpartisan civics project for Vermont youth in grades K-8. Participants do activities that help them learn about their communities, and practice the skills they’ll need to become informed and engaged adults.

HOW TO PLAY

Complete five activities in a row on this year’s Good Citizen Challenge scorecard and submit evidence of your work at goodcitizenvt.com

WHAT YOU’LL WIN

All who finish the Challenge will receive a Good Citizen sticker and patch, a pocketsize U.S. Constitution, and an invitation to an awards reception this fall. They’ll also be entered to win other prizes, including a behind-thescenes tour of the Vermont State House, a $100 gift card to Phoenix Books — with locations in Burlington, Essex and Rutland — and a free trip for two to Washington, D.C. courtesy of Milne Travel. No purchase necessary to win.

Congratulations to last year’s big winner, Cate Hjelt of Manchester!

She traveled to Washington, D.C. in April, where she met Vermont’s congresswoman, Rep. Becca Balint.

Kids at the Morristown Centennial Library create a banner that explains what Vermont’s state motto, “Freedom and Unity,” means to them — activity #2 on the 2023 Good Citizen Challenge scorecard.

The Evslin Family Foundation

montréal

MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT

CIRQUE: See WED.5.

PIKNIC ÉLECTRONIK MONTRÉAL:

A weekly throwdown pairs topquality electronic music with a breathtaking view of Montréal from Île Saint-Hélène, aka St. Helen’s Island. Parc JeanDrapeau, Montréal, 4-10 p.m. $22-47; preregister. Info, info@ piknicelectronik.com.

music

A CAPPELLA LOLLAPALOOZA: Root 7, Chordination and the Green Mountain Chorus deliver pitch-perfect performances. Picnicking, 5:30 p.m.; show, 6:30 p.m. Island Arts, North Hero, 6:308 p.m. $25; free for kids under 18. Info, 372-8889.

ANI KALAYJIAN AND SARAH

WHITNEY: Rochester Chamber Music Society hosts the cellist and violinist’s program of music by Jessica Meyer, Caroline Shaw and others. Federated Church of Rochester, 4-5:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 767-9234.

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art

Find visual art exhibits and events in the Art section and at sevendaysvt.com/art.

film

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.

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sports

VERMONT GREEN FC: The state’s newest men’s soccer club continues its second year with flair and a focus on environmental justice.

University of Vermont Archie Post Athletic Complex, Burlington, 7 p.m. $8-15; free for kids 5 and under. Info, club@vermontgreenfc.com.

VERMONT LAKE MONSTERS: See WED.5, 5:05 p.m.

talks

LINDSAY VARNER: The museum director gives a lecture titled “Early Quakerism and the Origins of the Robinsons’ Ideology.” Rokeby Museum, Ferrisburgh, 1 p.m. $5; free for members or with regular admission. Info, 877-3406.

theater

‘SENSE AND SENSIBILITY’: See WED.5, 5 p.m.

‘BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY’: See WED.5, 3 p.m.

Listen to the Music

Music lovers prepare to boogie down at the 44th annual Middlebury Festival on the Green, a seven-day blowout featuring 16 performances. Acts on the docket include award-winning blues band Durham County Poets, powerhouse local songstress Sarah King, the Afro-Indigenous Belizean rhythms of the Garifuna Collective, joyous Puerto Rican jazz ensemble Bombajazzeando and Québécois folk trio Genticorum. Shows from No Strings Marionette and magician Tom Verner shake up the set list, and the festivities close out with a dance party in the streets, soundtracked by Vermont Jazz Ensemble.

MIDDLEBURY FESTIVAL ON THE GREEN

Sunday, July 9, 7-8:30 p.m., and Monday, July 10, through Wednesday, July 12, noon-1 p.m. & 7-10 p.m., on the Village Green in Middlebury. See website for additional dates. Free; donations accepted. Info, 239-1976, festivalonthegreen.org.

BURLINGTON CONCERT BAND: Local music lovers bring lawn chairs to a big-band blowout. Battery Park, Burlington, 7-8:45 p.m. Free. Info, 343-3856.

‘IN HONOR OF PETE

SUTHERLAND’: The awardwinning duo of Romy and Ben Munkres — both former students of Sutherland — fiddle away

Need Help?

Are you a senior who could use some extra help with cooking, cleaning, or other daily tasks?

in memory of the folk legend. Rochester High School, 1-2 p.m. Donations. Info, 767-9234.

LEVITT AMP ST. JOHNSBURY

MUSIC SERIES: HANS WILLIAMS: Picnickers enjoy dinner and a show from the 21-year-old, Vermont-born singer-songwriter. Dog Mountain, St. Johnsbury, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

At Seniors Helping Seniors VT, our mature in-home caregivers can help you maintain your independence by providing compassionate care in the comfort of your home.

To find out how we can help you or someone you love, visit our website at shsvermont.com.

outdoors SUMMER NATURE ROMP: Nature center staff guide a wildly fun outing with a new theme each week, from tracking and birding to plant identification and nature journaling. All ages. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 229-6206.

‘CAVALCADE OF STARS & ARIAS’: See FRI.7, 2 p.m. DAVID SCHEIN: RESCHEDULED. The playwright launches the illustrated edition of his 1985 musical Tokens: A Play on the Plague which took San Francisco by storm during the AIDS epidemic. MothershipVT, Burlington, 4-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, dafschein@gmail. com.

THE MOTHER DIRT CIRCUS & PAGEANT: Bread & Puppet Theater presents a new, familyfriendly program full of political commentary and live brass tunes. Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, 3 p.m. $10. Info, 525-3031.

‘STEEL MAGNOLIAS’: See THU.6, 2:30-4:30 & 7:30-9:30 p.m.

‘WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME’: See THU.6.

‘YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN’: See THU.6, 1-3:30 p.m. words

BACK ROADS READINGS: MELANIE FINN AND GISH JEN: The Vermont Book Award-winning novelist behind The Hare and the acclaimed author of Thank You Mr. Nixon, respectively, read from their work. Reception and book signing follow. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 3-4 p.m.

Free. Info, backroadsreadings@ gmail.com.

FRIENDS OF THE STOWE FREE LIBRARY BOOK SALE: See WED.5.

MON.10 community

MEN’S COMMUNITY EVOLUTION

CIRCLE: Men gather to discuss unhealthy expectations of masculinity. Plainfield location provided upon registration. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Donations; preregister. Info, 923-6352.

crafts

KNIT WITS: Fiber-working friends get together to make progress on their quilts, knitwear and needlework. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 362-2607.

environment

UNDER THE ARCTIC: DIGGING INTO PERMAFROST: See WED.5.

fairs & festivals

MIDDLEBURY SUMMER FESTIVAL ON THE GREEN: See SUN.9, noon1 & 7-10 p.m.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.5.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.5. ‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.5. ‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.5.

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.

HOW’S THE RIDE FEELIN’?

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.

montréal

‘AURA’: See WED.5.

MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT

CIRQUE: See WED.5.

music

VERGENNES CITY BAND

CONCERT: An all-volunteer community ensemble makes music on the green all summer long. Vergennes City Park, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, vergennescityband@ gmail.com.

outdoors

LIZ THOMPSON: An ecologist takes virtual viewers on a ramble through their local bogs and fens. Presented by the Vermont Land Trust. 7-8 p.m. Free; donations accepted; preregister. Info, maya@vlt.org.

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.

CHUCK COLLINS: The nonfiction author’s debut novel, Altar to an Erupting Sun, tracks the aftermath of an environmental activist’s shocking death. Norwich Bookstore, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1114.

FRIENDS OF THE STOWE FREE LIBRARY BOOK SALE: See WED.5.

GEORGE’S MYSTERY BOOK

GROUP: Patrons discuss a new twisty page-turner with resident whodunit expert George Spaulding. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, gspaulding@kellogghubbard. org.

TUE.11 agriculture

PRACTICAL BOTANY FOR GARDENERS: Experienced gardener and seed-saver Anne

Miller introduces basic plant physiology using specimens and photos. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

business

CEDRR JULY MIXER: Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region members and friends eat, drink and win prizes at a catered shindig. Four Season’s Sotheby’s International Real Estate, South Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 773-2747.

community

CURRENT EVENTS

DISCUSSION GROUP: Brownell Library holds a virtual roundtable for neighbors to pause and reflect on the news cycle. 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

crafts

MOSS TERRARIUM GARDENS

UNDER GLASS: AARP VT and Muddy Toes Terrariums host a lesson in building a garden in a jar. Oakledge Park, Burlington, noon-2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 866-227-7451.

WONDERARTS OUTSIDE: Crafters work with their hands in a variety of pop-up art workshops. Craftsbury Community Greenspace, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 533-9370.

dance

MORRIS & MORE: Dancers of all abilities learn how to step, clog and even sword fight their way through medieval folk dances of all kinds. Revels North, Lebanon, N.H., 6 p.m. Pay what you can. Info, 603-558-7894.

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, 7:30-9 p.m. $5. Info, 864-8382.

environment

GREEN JOBS SUMMER

SHOWCASE: Locals take a tour of two MHG Solar sites and learn about ongoing renewable energy projects. Refreshments provided. Hunter Park, Manchester Center, noon-2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, jheiden@vpirg.org.

UNDER THE ARCTIC: DIGGING INTO PERMAFROST: See WED.5.

fairs & festivals

MIDDLEBURY SUMMER

FESTIVAL ON THE GREEN: See SUN.9, noon-1 & 7-10 p.m.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.5.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.5.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.5.

‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.5.

food & drink

FOOD TRUCK POP-UP: A diverse selection of cuisines rolls up as people enjoy live music and games. Three Rivers Path Trailhead Pavilion, Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, St. Johnsbury, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8575.

NORTHFIELD FARMERS

MARKET: A gathering place for local farmers, producers and artisans offers fresh produce, crafts and locally prepared foods. Depot Square, Northfield, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 485-8586.

health & fitness

TAI CHI TUESDAY: Patrons get an easy, informal introduction to this ancient movement practice that supports balance and strength. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 9-10:15 a.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 362-2607.

language

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS: Instructor Andrea Thulin helps non-native speakers build their vocabulary and conversation skills. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 5:307 p.m. Free. Info, 549-4574.

PAUSE-CAFÉ FRENCH

CONVERSATION: Francophones and French-language learners meet pour parler la belle langue Burlington Bay Market & Café, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 343-5493.

SOCIAL HOUR: The Alliance Française of the Lake Champlain Region hosts a rendez-vous over Zoom. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, ellen.sholk@gmail.com.

montréal

‘AURA’: See WED.5.

FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL

NUITS D’AFRIQUE: Beninese French vocalist Angélique Kidjo kicks off this 13-day event showcasing talent from Africa, the West Indies and Latin America. Various Montréal locations. Prices vary. Info, 514-499-9239.

MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT

CIRQUE: See WED.5.

music

COMMUNITY SINGERS: A weekly choral meetup welcomes all singers to raise their voices along to traditional (and not-so-traditional) songs. Revels North, Lebanon, N.H., 7:30 p.m. Pay what you can. Info, 603-558-7894.

TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE: THE NEW ORLEANS SOUL PROJECT: A vibrant blend of jazz, soul, funk and reggae brings the City of Saints to the Green Mountain State. BYO blanket or chair. Legion Field, Johnson, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 730-2943.

outdoors

INTRODUCTION TO BASIC BIKE

SKILLS AND BIKE SAFETY: Ollie Burruss, mountain bike program director at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center, breaks down the rules of off-road cycling. Craftsbury Public Library,

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Craftsbury Common, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 586-9683.

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

‘BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY

STORY’: See WED.5, 7:30 p.m.

CIRCUS SMIRKUS BIG TOP

TOUR: ‘A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S

CIRCUS’: See WED.5, Bombardier Park West, Milton, 7 p.m.

words

BYOS SUMMER READING

BOOK DISCUSSION: Teens and adults BYO sandwich to a beach read book club. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 745-1392.

FRIENDS OF THE STOWE FREE

LIBRARY BOOK SALE: See WED.5.

THE MOTH STORYSLAM: Local tellers of tales recount true stories in an open mic format. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $17.50; preregister. Info, susanne@ themoth.org.

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.

WILLIAM GADDIS ‘THE RECOGNITIONS’ BOOK

GROUP DISCUSSION: The Burlington Literature Group reads and analyzes this influential postmodernist novel over 13 weeks. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, info@nereadersandwriters.com.

WED.12 activism

WHITE WOMEN ACCOUNTABILITY CIRCLE: White women discuss how to constructively engage in social justice. Plainfield location provided upon registration. 5:30 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 318-5527.

business

QUEEN CITY BUSINESS

NETWORKING INTERNATIONAL

GROUP: See WED.5.

community

COMMUNITY PARTNERS DESK:

AGEWELL: Seniors stop by the main reading room to ask questions and learn about programs available to them. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

CURRENT EVENTS: Neighbors have an informal discussion about what’s in the news. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 878-4918.

crafts

GREEN MOUNTAIN CHAPTER OF THE EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD OF AMERICA: Anyone with an interest in the needle arts is welcome to bring a project to this monthly meeting. Holy Family Parish Hall, Essex Junction, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, gmc.vt.ega@gmail.com.

environment

UNDER THE ARCTIC: DIGGING INTO PERMAFROST: See WED.5.

fairs & festivals

MIDDLEBURY SUMMER

FESTIVAL ON THE GREEN: See

SUN.9, noon-1 & 7-10 p.m.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.5.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.5.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.5.

‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.5.

food & drink

COMMUNITY SUPPER: See WED.5.

LEDDY PARK BEACH BITES: Food trucks and live tunes make for a delightful evening of dinner, drinks and family fun by sunset. Leddy Park, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 864-0123.

games

BOARD GAME NIGHT: Lovers of tabletop fun play classic games and new designer offerings. Waterbury Public Library, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

MAH-JONGG OPEN PLAY: See WED.5.

health & fitness

CHAIR YOGA: See WED.5. SEATED & STANDING YOGA: See WED.5.

language

BEGINNER IRISH LANGUAGE

CLASS: See WED.5.

ELL CLASSES: ENGLISH FOR BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS: See WED.5.

montréal

‘AURA’: See WED.5.

FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL

NUITS D’AFRIQUE: See TUE.11.

MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT

CIRQUE: See WED.5.

music

A2VT: West African hip-hop beats from the Burlington band get feet moving. Martha Pellerin & Andy Shapiro Memorial Bandstand, Middlesex, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 272-4920.

FOREVER SIMON & GARFUNKEL: American folk-rock hits including “Mrs. Robinson” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water” propel a tribute show celebrating the two Queens, N.Y., boys who became an iconic music duo. Live stream available. Next Stage Arts

Project, Putney, 7-9 a.m. $10-24. Info, 387-0102.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: NO

LEMON: The local funk-rock fivepiece delivers psychedelic synth solos and unbeatable bass lines. Burlington City Hall Park, 12:301:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.

VILLAGE HARMONY TEEN

WORLD MUSIC ENSEMBLE: Youthful virtuosos perform a globe-spanning program of tunes from South Africa, the Balkans and beyond. Maple Corner Community Center, Calais, 7-9 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 279-2394.

ZACH NUGENT UNCORKED: See WED.5.

outdoors

GMC HIKE: MT. ELLEN VIA

JERUSALEM TRAIL: A moderateto-difficult hike led by the Green Mountain Club takes adventurers up 2,650 feet. Jerusalem Trail, Lincoln, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 518-534-3183.

sports

GREEN MOUNTAIN TABLE TENNIS CLUB: See WED.5.

theater

‘BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY’: See WED.5. CIRCUS SMIRKUS BIG TOP TOUR: ‘A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S CIRCUS’: See TUE.11, 1 & 6 p.m. ‘PLAYING THE GAME’: Vermont playwright Denise Casey’s one-woman show investigates themes of conformity and courage against the backdrop of summer 2020. Phantom Theater, Edgcomb Barn, Warren, 8 p.m. $20. Info, 496-5997.

words

BANNED BOOKS TOUR: See WED.5, Bridgeside Books, Waterbury, 6 p.m.

FFL BOOK CLUB: Fletcher Free Library patrons break down Shelby Van Pelt’s Remarkably Bright Creatures 6:30-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, bshatara@burlingtonvt.gov.

FRIENDS OF THE STOWE FREE LIBRARY BOOK SALE: See WED.5.

REBECCA MAKKAI: The Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award finalist launches her newest novel, I Have Some Questions for You. Ticket includes $3 off the author’s books. Phoenix Books, Burlington, 7 a.m. $3; preregister. Info, 448-3350.

STEPHEN KIERNAN: The critically acclaimed Vermont author discusses his newest novel, The Glass Château. Worthen Library, South Hero, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 372-6209. ➆

classes

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.

art

IMMERSIVE ART WORKSHOP: New York City meets Montpelier in this exciting workshop, “Figure Drawing/Painting Immersive,” with NYC-based artist Bill Murphy. Join with fellow artists/ enthusiasts in this dynamic workshop for artists of all levels and embark on a creative journey to transform your artistic practice in a supportive and academic atmosphere. Jul. 24-28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $500 for 20 hours of professional instruction w/ live models. Location: 115 Main St., Montpelier. Info: Art Immersion Montpelier, Joseph Loccisano, 941-746-5646, loccisj@ gmail.com, ready-aim.com.

business

HOW THEY BUILT IT: Burlington entrepreneurs on how they’ve built their businesses. Join us as we welcome some of Burlington’s most beloved business owners to share how they started and how they built their businesses to what they are today. is week we’re highlighting the founders of Brio Coffeeworks and Venetian Beverages! Tue., Jul. 18, 6 p.m. Cost: $10. Location: Venetian Soda Lounge, 266 Pine St. #122, Burlington. Info: info@ localmaverickus.com, sevendays tickets.com.

THE RETIREMENT DILEMMA: Come hear local experts on the complex topic of retirement financing. Turning retirement savings into a retirement lifestyle is a skill, and it’s easy enough to learn. Walk away with a deeper understanding of what you can do to secure your retirement plans

and guarantee your needs are met! Tue., Jul. 11, 6 p.m. Location: e Board Room at the South Burlington Public Library, 180 Market St., S. Burlington. Info: erik@ckfinancialresources.com, sevendaystickets.com.

craft

SEWING CLASSES ON PINE ST.: Join us in Fourbital Factory’s new education center, Continuing rED, to learn sewing techniques. e curriculum is inspired by Fourbital Factory’s professional in-house course, Fundamentals of Sewing. We’re offering 8-day (Mon.- u.; 32 hours) beginner sewing classes and 5-day (Mon.-Fri.; 25 hours) intermediate sewing classes.

2 sessions for beginners: Mon.u., Jul. 10-20 or Jul. 24-Aug. 3. Intermediate session: Mon.- Fri., Aug. 7-11. Cost: $500/5 days; 25 hours of instruction & supported hands-on work time. Open studio hours are offered Wed. & u., 3-5 p.m., at no additional charge. Sewing for Beginners or proficiency in basic sewing skills req. Location: Continuing rED at Fourbital Factory, 750 Pine St. #2, Burlington. Info: 802-487-6408, susan@fourbitalfactory.com, fourbitalfactory.com/ continuing-thred.

culinary

BRITISH BAKING WITH SUMMER FRUITS: Join our class to create two delicious summer desserts: Victoria sandwich cake with lemon curd and summer berry trifle. Mix ingredients, cook lemon curd and custard, assemble stunning desserts, and impress guests! Each student takes home a personal trifle, and we sample the cakes together. Locally sourced ingredients. No baking experience needed. Note: Masking is optional. Sat., Jul. 15, 1-3 p.m. Cost: $60. Location: Richmond Community Kitchen, 13 Jolina Ct., Richmond. Info: 802-434-3445, sevendaystickets.com.

TEA PARTY FEATURING

BRAVE COFFEE AND TEA: Tackle a handful of recipes for the perfect teatime and learn more about brewing the tea to go with it, served hot, iced or infused into lemonade. We’ll enjoy the fruits of our labors toward the end of the workshop and take home some Brave Tea for future brewing. Sat., Jul. 22, 11 a.m. Cost: $40. Location: Red Poppy Cakery, 1 Elm St., Waterbury Village Historic District. Info: 203-400-0700, sevendaystickets.com.

gardening

FLOWER ARRANGING: Learn sustainable flower arranging! No foam used. Join us for a demo, create your own bowl arrangement with lush flowers and take it home. Limited space, so sign up

early and bring a friend! Nibbles, refreshments and great memories included. Wed., Jul. 19, noon. Cost: $100. Location: Sterling Forest Lodge, 3791 Sterling Valley Rd., Stowe. Info: mothra6@earth link.net, sevendaystickets.com.

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 4 days a 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, 802-951-8900, bpincus@burlingtonaikido.org, burlingtonaikido.org.

massage

PHENOMENAL TOUCH MASSAGE

CLASS: Phenomenal Touch

well-being

FACING CHANGE: LIFE’S TRANSITIONS

&TRANSFORMATIONS: From the joys of births and weddings to the sorrows of death, illness and divorce to grappling with relocation, family struggles, identity issues, job changes, trauma and loss, change can leave us feeling unmoored and powerless. Facing Change is a small group experience focusing on embracing the transformative power of change. Wed., Jul. 19, 6 p.m. Cost: $5-25. Location: Online. Info: 802-8258141, sevendaystickets.com.

FRUIT & VEGGIES: Why do some plants grow fruits without being pollinated while others need a partner to bear fruit? Why doesn’t every zucchini flower turn into a fruit, while all apple flowers have the ability to turn into an apple?

Jul. 11, 5-6:30 p.m. Cost: $15; scholarships avail. Location: Red Wagon Plants, 2408 Shelburne Falls Rd., Hinesburg. Info: 802482-4060, redwagonplants.com.

PLANTING FOR BEES AND POLLINATORS: Learn about what pollinators need in the landscape to survive and thrive throughout the seasons. We’ll talk about practices and plantings we can do in our own yards to help pollinators big and small. Sat., Jul. 29, 10 a.m. Cost: Free. Location: Horsford Gardens & Nursery, 2111 Greenbush Rd., Charlotte. Info: 802-425-2811, sevendaystickets. com.

Massage’s Head, Neck and Shoulder class. Taught by creator and founder Leslie Bruder, this 2-day class will introduce you to some of the moves and principles of this unique and powerful modality. Phenomenal Touch advanced and transformed my massage practice; it can do the same for you. Jul. 19 & 20, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Cost: $385. Location: Manfred Dome, Northfield. Info: Institute for Phenomenal Touch, Mary Stark, 917-373-5060, memstar2@marystarkmassage. org, phenomenaltouch.com.

music

UKULELE STRUM REHAB

WORKSHOP: In this workshop, you’ll learn techniques to help make your strum more natural, consistent and spontaneous. We’ll explore easy ways to synchronize with a song’s beat and add rhythm to make it sound more like the version of the song that plays on your inner jukebox. Wed., Jul. 12, 6:30 p.m. Cost: $5-40. Location: Grange Hall Cultural Center, 317 Howard Ave, Waterbury Center. Info: 802-2444168, sevendaystickets.com.

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CITY OF BURLINGTON IN THE YEAR TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-THREE AN ORDINANCE IN RELATION TO CHAPTER 22, PARKS—SECTION 23, PENALTY SECOND, ORDINANCE 7.12

Sponsor: Parks, Recreation & Waterfront

Department

Public Hearing Dates:

First reading:

Referred to:

Rules suspended and placed in all stages of passage: 06/20/23

Second reading:

Action:

Date: 06/20/23

Signed by Mayor: 06/27/23

Published: 07/05/23

Effective: 07/26/23

It is hereby Ordained by the City Council of the City of Burlington as follows:

That Chapter 22, Parks, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington be and hereby is amended by amending Sec. 23, Penalty, thereof to read as follows:

22-23, Penalty

A violation of the following sections of this chapter shall be deemed a civil offense:

Section 22-2. Damage to parks.

Section 22-3. Digging or blasting prohibited.

Section 22-4. Littering.

Section 22-5. Glass bottles prohibited; exception.

Section 22-6. Throwing stones or other objects prohibited; exception.

Section 22-7. Camping in parks prohibited.

Section 22-10. Fires prohibited.

Section 22-11. Discharging fireworks prohibited.

Section 22-13. Animals prohibited, exception.

Section 22-14. Disturbing birds, nests, eggs or animals prohibited.

Section 22-15. Hitching horses to trees or shrubs prohibited.

Section 22-16. Motor vehicles subject to parks regulations.

Section 22-18. Driving on grass.

Section 22-22. Consumption of alcoholic beverages prohibited.

In addition, a violation of any provision of the rules and regulations of the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department contained in Appendix D of this Code of Ordinances shall be deemed a civil offense. A violation Department contained in Appendix D of this Code of Ordinances shall be deemed a civil offense. A violation of these sections or the rules and regulations shall be punishable by a civil penalty of from fifty dollars ($50.00) to five hundred dollars ($500.00). The waiver penalty for such offenses for purposes of the municipal complaint (civil ticket) shall be fifty dollars ($50.00). Each day’s continued violation shall be a separate offense. The superintendent of parks director of the Parks Recreation and Waterfront Department, waterfront managers, city arborist, urban park rangers, seasonal operations supervisors and all law enforcement officers are authorized to issue a municipal complaint for a violation of this chapter. For the limited purpose of interim stewardship and pending completion of a long-term planning process the land known as the Urban Reserve, bordered on the north by Kieslich Park, on the east by the railroad, on the west by Lake Champlain, and the south by the Community Sailing Center, shall be considered a city park subject to this chapter and the rules and regulations set forth in Appendix D.

* Material stricken out deleted.

** Material underlined added.

CW/Ordinances 2023/CHAPTER 22, PARKS— SECTION 23, addition of underlined material.

June 20, 2023

CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD

PUBLIC HEARING JULY 20, 2023, 6:30 P.M.

This meeting will be held in person at 2 Lincoln Street in the conference room and remotely.

The meeting will be live-streamed on Town Meeting TV.

• JOIN ONLINE: Visit www.essexjunction.org for meeting connection information.

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PUBLIC HEARING

Variance application for one story addition constructed 1.5 – 8.5 feet from side property line at 50 West Street in the R-2 District, by Scott and Vicki Wolinsky, owners.

Conceptual site plan to construct 3-story mixeduse building with commercial on 1st floor and 34 residential units with parking at 8 Railroad Street in the VC District, by Franklin South, LLC, owner.

PUBLIC MEETING

Sketch plan for a two lot subdivision; Lot 1 to retain existing single family dwelling, Lot 2 to be single lot at 2 River Street in the R2 District by Yuning Liu, owner.

This DRAFT agenda may be amended. Any questions re: above please call Terry Hass – 802-878-6950

CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE ESSEX JUNCTION MUNICIPAL CODE

In accordance with the Essex Junction City Charter and V.S.A. Title 24, Sec. 1972, notice is hereby given to the residents and those interested in lands in the City of Essex Junction that on June 28, 2023, the City Council replaced the existing Chapter 3: Regulations of Public Parks in its entirety with a proposed Chapter 3: Public Parks. The full text with the changes to this

ordinance can be found at the City Clerk’s office at 2 Lincoln St. Essex Junction, Vt. 05452, during regular business hours, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

This ordinance shall become effective on passage unless 5 percent of the City’s qualified voters, by a written petition filed with the City Clerk no later than September 8, 2023, request that the voters of the City disapprove the amendment at a duly warned annual meeting or special meeting.

Questions about this amendment may be addressed to Regina Mahony, City Manager, 2 Lincoln Street, Essex Junction, VT, by calling 802-8786944 or emailing admin@essexjunction.org.

Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont, on June 29, 2023.

PROPOSED STATE RULES

By law, public notice of proposed rules must be given by publication in newspapers of record. The purpose of these notices is to give the public a chance to respond to the proposals. The public notices for administrative rules are now also available online at https://secure.vermont.gov/ SOS/rules/ . The law requires an agency to hold a public hearing on a proposed rule, if requested to do so in writing by 25 persons or an association having at least 25 members.

To make special arrangements for individuals with disabilities or special needs please call or write the contact person listed below as soon as possible.

To obtain further information concerning any scheduled hearing(s), obtain copies of proposed rule(s) or submit comments regarding proposed rule(s), please call or write the contact person listed below. You may also submit comments in writing to the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, State House, Montpelier, Vermont 05602 (802-828-2231).

Vermont Use of Public Waters Rules.

Vermont Proposed Rule: 23P017

AGENCY: Agency of Natural Resources

CONCISE SUMMARY: The proposed rule is an amendment to Section 3 and Appendix A of the Vermont Use of Public Waters Rules (UPW), Environmental Protection Rule Chapter 32. The rule proposes to regulate “wakesports” involving a “wakeboat” on certain lakes and ponds in Vermont. The rule would prohibit such wakesports on lakes, ponds, and reservoirs that do not have a minimum of 50 contiguous acres that are both 500 feet from shore on all sides and a minimum of 20 feet deep (eligibility rule). The rule would also limit such wakesports to these defined areas that are 500 feet from shore and 20 feet deep (operating rule). Finally, the rule would require a “wakeboat” to only be used in one lake per summer unless the wakeboat is decontaminated at a certified Dept. of Environmental Conservation (DEC) service provider (home lake rule). This rule is in response to a petition that was submitted to DEC in March 2022, requesting that DEC regulate wakeboats on certain Vermont lakes. A few editorial corrections are also being made.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Oliver Pierson, Agency of Natural Resources, Davis Building, 3rd Floor, 1 National Life Drive, Montpelier, Vermont 05620-3522 Tel: 802-4906198 Fax: 802-828-1544 Email: oliver.pierson@ vermont.gov URL: https://dec.vermont.gov/ watershed/lakes-ponds/rulemaking

FOR COPIES: Katelyn Ellermann, Agency of Natural Resources, Davis Building, 2nd Floor, 1 National Life Drive, Montpelier, Vermont 05620-3901 Tel: 802-522-7125 Fax: 802-828-1544 Email: katelyn. ellerman@vermont.gov.

Rule 5.400 5.400 Petitions to Construct Electric and Gas Facilities Pursuant to 30 V.S.A. § 248. Vermont Proposed Rule: 23P018

CONCISE SUMMARY: Section 248 of Title 30 of the Vermont Statues annotated requires persons seeking to build certain electric generation, electric or gas transmission, or energy storage facilities to obtain a certificate of public good from the Commission. Commission Rule 5.400 implements the requirements of Section 248. The proposed amendments serve four primary purposes. First, they provide increased clarity on the information that must be filed for a Section 248 petition to be considered complete. Second, they update the means by which parties can exchange and collect information in response to technological advances and our experience with the COVID-19 pandemic. Third, they provide clarity on the processes that must be followed when petitioners seek to amend projects that are under review, or have been reviewed and approved.

Fourth, the amendments simplify the process for certain persons and entities to intervene as parties in Section 248 cases.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: John J. Cotter, Esq., Vermont Public Utility Commission, 112 State Street, 4th Floor, Montpelier, VT 05602 Tel: 802-461-6364 Fax: 802-828-3352 Email: john. cotter@vermont.gov URL: https://epuc.vermont. gov/?q=node/64/156798.

FOR COPIES: Elizabeth Schilling, Esq., Vermont Public Utility Commission, 112 State Street, 4th Floor, Montpelier, VT 05602 Tel: 802-828-1164 Fax: 802-828-3352 Email: elizabeth.schilling@ vermont.gov.

5.100 Rule Pertaining to Construction and Operation of Net-Metering Systems (the “NetMetering Rule”).

Vermont Proposed Rule: 23P019

AGENCY: Public Utility Commission

CONCISE SUMMARY: This rulemaking involves amendments to the Net-Metering Rule, including changes to the definition of the term “preferred site”; limits on the amount of forest clearing associated with projects on “preferred sites”; updates to the registration and application processes for net-metering systems; changes to project amendment processes and requirements; clarifications regarding the rates applicable to expanded net-metering systems; updates to the transfer and extension requirements for net-metering system certificates of public good; the addition of language authorizing utilities to propose tariffs assessing locational adjustor fees for constrained areas of the grid; changes to update the Rule consistent with state statute and other Commission rules, including the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Interconnection Rule; changes acknowledging the use of ePUC - the Commission’s electronic filing system; and other changes to otherwise improve, clarify, and streamline the Rule.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jake Marren, Vermont Public Utility Commission, 112 State St. 4th Floor, Montpelier, VT 05602 Tel: 802-828-2358 Fax: 802-828-3351 Email: jake. marren@vermont.gov URL: https://puc.vermont. gov/about-us/statutes-and-rules.

FOR COPIES: Elizabeth Schilling, Vermont Public Utility Commission, 112 State St. 4th Floor, Montpelier, VT 05602 Tel: 802-828-2358 Email: elizabeth.schilling@vermont.gov.

Rule 5.500: Interconnection Procedures for Proposed Electric Generation Resources and Energy Storage Devices.

Vermont Proposed Rule: 23P020

AGENCY: Public Utility Commission

CONCISE SUMMARY: This rulemaking involves amendments to the interconnection rule, including revising the amount of the application fee; adopting standards for the interconnection of storage facilities; updating the procedures for filing an application with the interconnecting utility; establishing simplified procedures for small projects; revising the screening criteria for projects; updating the technical standards applicable to the review of all projects; and

establishing requirements for limited export projects. The Commission has reorganized the structure of the proposed rule to improve readability and reduce repetition compared to the current rule.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jake Marren, Vermont Public Utility Commission, 112 State St. 4th Floor, Montpelier, VT 05602 Tel: 802-828-2358 Fax: 802-828-3351 Email: jake. marren@vermont.gov URL: https://puc.vermont. gov/about-us/statutes-and-rules.

FOR COPIES: Mary Jo Krolewski, Vermont Public Utility Commission, 112 State St. 4th Floor, Montpelier, VT 05602 Tel: 802-828-2358 Fax: 802-828-3351 Email: Mary-Jo.Krolewski@ vermont.gov.

Medicaid Coverage of Exception Requests. Vermont Proposed Rule: 23P021

AGENCY: Agency of Human Services

CONCISE SUMMARY: This rule sets forth the criteria for Medicaid coverage pursuant to the Exceptions Request process. It amends current Medicaid Services Rule 7104 titled “Requesting Coverage Exceptions.” Revisions include: (1)stating that the process only applies to beneficiaries age 21 years old or older, (2) stating that certain criteria are mandatory, (3) clarifying eligibility criteria, (4)changing the frequency that certain approved exception requests are published on the website of the Department of Vermont Health Access, and (5) removing references to the Interpretive Memo process and incorporating related processes into the rule.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Ashley Berliner, Agency of Human Services, 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671-1000 Tel: 802-578-9305 Fax: 802-241-0450 Email: AHS. MedicaidPolicy@vermont.gov. URL: https:// humanservices.vermont.gov/rules-policies/ health-care-rules/health-care-administrativerules-hcar.

FOR COPIES: Linda Narrow McLemore, Agency of Human Services, 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671-1000 Tel: 802-779-3258 Fax: 802-241-0450 Email: Linda.McLemore@Vermont.gov.

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT DOCKET NO.: 23-PR-02101

In re ESTATE of Richard Thomas Joseph Flynn

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

To the creditors of: Richard Thomas Joseph Flynn, late of South Burlington, Vermont

I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the date of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the Court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.

Dated: June 27, 2023

Signature of Fiduciary: /s/ Jack DuBrul

Executor/Administrator:

Jack DuBrul c/o Little & Cicchetti, P.C. P.O. Box 907, Burlington, VT 05402-0907 802-862-6511

Name of Publication: Seven Days

Publication Date: 7/5/2023

Name of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit, Probate Division

Address of Probate Court: P.O. Box 511 Burlington, VT 05402-0511

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT

PROBATE DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT

DOCKET NO.: 23-PR-02492

In re ESTATE of CHRISTOPHER CHARLES LEEPER

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

To the creditors of: CHRISTOPHER CHARLES LEEPER, late of Williston, Vermont

I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the date of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the Court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.

Dated: June 28, 2023

Signature of Fiduciary: /s/ Suzanna Miller, Esq.

Executor/Administrator : Suzanna Miller, Esq. PO Box 220 N. Ferrisburgh, VT 05473 smiller@ millerestatelaw.com 802-777-8297

Name of Publication: Seven Days Publication Date: 7/5/2023

Name of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit, Probate Division Address of Probate Court: P.O. Box 511 Burlington, VT 05402-0511

STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT WASHINGTON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION

DOCKET NO: 142-3-20 WNCV

Hsbc Bank Usa, National Association, as Trustee for Gsaa Home Equity Trust 2005-12, AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2005-12

v.

Andrew Montroll, Esq., as Administrator of the Estate of John E. Alex and Vermont Department of Taxes

Occupants Of: 4334 Vermont Route 1, Warren VT

Mortgagee’s Notice of Foreclosure Sale of Real Property Under 12 v.s.a. Sec 4952 Et Seq.

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered December 21, 2021, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by John E. Alex and the late Mary Ann Clark to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., dated March 11, 2005 and recorded in Book 172 Page 702 of the land records of the Town of Warren, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. to HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for GSAA Home Equity Trust 2005-12, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-12 dated March 26, 2013 and recorded in Book 221 Page 520 of the land records of the Town of Warren for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 4334 Vermont Route 1, Warren, Vermont on July 26, 2023 at 11:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage,

To wit:

Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to John E. Alex and Mary Ann Clark by Warranty Deed of John Simko and Doreen Simko of even or approximate date herewith and to be recorded in the land records of the Town of Warren, Vermont.

Being all and the same lands and premises as were conveyed to John Simko and Doreen Simko by Warranty Deed of Russell C. LoGuidice dated November 28, 1977 and recorded December 6, 1977 in Book 46, pages 455-456 of the land records of the Town of Warren, Vermont.

Being all and the same lands and premises as were conveyed to Russell LoGuidice by Warranty Deed of Alvin J. Babcock and John M. Murphy dated October 3, 1972 and recorded October 18, 1972 in Book 36, pages 442-445 of the land records of the Town of Warren, Vermont.

Being lands and premises said to consist of approximately 2.3 acres of land with a residence thereon, located at 4334 Vermont Route 100 in

Warren, Vermont, Said lands are, in fact, bisected by Vermont Route 100.

Subject to and with the benefit of rights, restrictions, covenants, terms, rights-of-way and easements referenced in the above mentioned deeds and instruments and their records, or otherwise of record in the Town of Warren Land Records, and subject to terms and conditions of state and local land use regulations and any permits issued by any state or local authority under those regulations, which are valid and enforceable at law on the date of this deed - not meaning by such language to renew or reinstate any encumbrance which is otherwise barred by the provisions of Vermont law.

Reference may be had to the above mentioned deeds and their records, and to all prior deeds and instruments and their records, for a more particular description of the herein conveyed lands and premises.

Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description.

Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described.

TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a bank wire, certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date the Confirmation Order is entered by the Court. All checks should be made payable to “Bendett & McHugh, PC, as Trustee”.

The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

DATED : June 16, 2023

By: /s/ Rachel K. Ljunggren Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032

TOWN OF BOLTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD PUBLIC HEARING: JULY 27, 2023

The Town of Bolton’s Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on July 27, 2023, at 6:30pm.

Place: Virtual or Municipal Conference Room, 3045 Theodore Roosevelt Highway, Bolton, VT, 05676. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89714069628?pwd=S

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Call (audio only): +1 646 558 8656 Meeting ID: 897 1406 9628

Passcode: 287194

The following applications will be reviewed:

2023-03-DRB; Applicant & Property Owner: Jeff & Mary Brown are appealing the Zoning Administrator’s decision to deny an after the fact zoning permit for the construction of a 40’ X 42’ garage due to Town Hwy. 13 setback restrictions. (Tax Map #01-0035161)

2023-09-DRB; Applicant & Property Owner: Tyler Ducharme is seeking two setback waivers, one for the Preston Brook and one for the eastern property line, to construct a single family home. (Tax Map #8-0011814).

Additional information can be obtained through email by calling 802-434-5075, or by email at zoningbolton@gmavt.net. Pursuant to 24 VSA § 4464 and § 4471, participation in this local proceeding, by written or oral comment, is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal.

Support Groups

A CIRCLE OF PARENTS FOR MOTHERS OF COLOR

Please join our parent-led online support group designed to share our questions, concerns & struggles, as well as our resources & successes!

Contribute to our discussion of the unique but shared experience of parenting. We will be meeting weekly on Wed., 10-11 a.m. For more info or to register, please contact Heather at hniquette@pcavt.org, 802-498-0607, pcavt.org/ family-support-programs.

A CIRCLE OF PARENTS FOR SINGLE MOTHERS

Please join our parent-led online support group designed to share our questions, concerns & struggles, as well as our resources & successes! Contribute to our discussion of the unique but shared experience of parenting. We will be meeting weekly on Fri., 10-11 a.m. For more info or to register, please contact Heather at hniquette@ pcavt.org, 802-498-0607, pcavt. org/family-support-programs.

A CIRCLE OF PARENTS W/

LGBTQ+ CHILDREN

Please join our parent-led online support group designed to share our questions, concerns & struggles, as well as our resources & successes! Contribute to our discussion of the unique but shared experience of parenting. We will be meeting weekly on Mon., 10-11 a.m. For more info or to register, please contact Heather at hniquette@ pcavt.org, 802-498-0607, pcavt. org/family-support-programs.

AL-ANON

For families & friends of alcoholics. Phone meetings, electronic meetings (Zoom) & an Al-Anon blog are avail. online at the AlAnon website. For meeting info, go to vermontalanonalateen.org or call 866-972-5266.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Do you have a drinking problem?

AA meeting sites are now open, & online meetings are also avail. Call our hotline at 802-864-1212 or check for in-person or online meetings at burlingtonaa.org.

ALL ARTISTS SUPPORT GROUP

Are you a frustrated artist? Have you longed for a space to “play” & work? Let’s get together & see what we can do about this! Text anytime or call 802-777-6100.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION

SUPPORT GROUPS

Support groups meet to provide assistance & info on Alzheimer’s disease & related dementias. They emphasize shared experiences, emotional support & coping techniques in care for a person living w/ Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. Meetings are free & open to the public. Families, caregivers & friends may attend. Please call in advance to confirm the date & time. The Williston Caregiver Support Group meets in person on the 2nd Tue. of every mo., 5-6:30 p.m., at the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library in Williston; this meeting also has a virtual option at the same time; contact support group facilitators Molly at dugan@ cathedralsquare.org or Mindy at moondog@burlingtontelecom.

net. The Middlebury Support Group for Individuals w/ Early

Stage Dementia meets the 4th Tue. of each mo., 3 p.m., at the Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd., Middlebury; contact Daniel Hamilton, dhamilton@ residenceottercreek.com or 802-989-0097. The Shelburne Support Group for Individuals w/ Early Stage Dementia meets the 1st Mon. of every mo., 2-3 p.m., at the Residence at Shelburne Bay, 185 Pine Haven Shores, Shelburne; contact support group facilitator Lydia Raymond, lraymond@residenceshelburne bay.com. The Telephone Support Group meets the 2nd Tue. monthly, 4-5:30 p.m. Prereg. is req. (to receive dial-in codes for toll-free call). Please dial the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24-7 Helpline, 800-272-3900, for more info. For questions or additional support group listings, call 800-272-3900.

AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP

VT Active Amputees is a new support group open to all amputees for connection, community & support. The group meets on the first Wed. of the mo. in S. Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Let’s get together & be active: running, pickleball & ultimate frisbee. Email vtactiveamputees@gmail.com or call Sue at 802-582-6750 for more info & location.

ARE YOU HAVING PROBLEMS W/ DEBT?

Do you spend more than you earn? Get help at Debtor’s Anonymous & Business Debtor’s Anonymous. Wed., 6:30-7:30 p.m., Methodist Church in the Rainbow Room at Buell & S. Winooski, Burlington. Contact Jennifer, 917-568-6390.

Legal Notices

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT DOCKET NO.: 23-PR-03771

BABY BUMPS SUPPORT GROUP FOR MOTHERS & PREGNANT WOMEN

Pregnancy can be a wonderful time of your life. But it can also be a time of stress often compounded by hormonal swings. If you are a pregnant woman, or have recently given birth & feel you need some help w/ managing emotional bumps in the road that can come w/ motherhood, please come to this free support group led by an experienced pediatric registered nurse. Held on the 2nd & 4th Tue. of every mo., 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Birthing Center, Northwestern Medical Center, St. Albans. Info: Rhonda Desrochers, Franklin County Home Health Agency, 527-7531.

BETTER BREATHERS CLUB

American Lung Association support group for people w/ breathing issues, their loved ones or caregivers. Meets on the 1st Mon. of every mo., 11 a.m.-noon at the Godnick Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. For more info, call 802-776-5508.

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP

Vermont Center for Independent Living offers virtual monthly meetings, held on the 3rd Wed. of every mo., 1-2:30 p.m. The support group will offer valuable resources & info about brain injury. It will be a place to share experiences in a safe, secure & confidential environment. To join, email Linda Meleady at lindam@vcil.org & ask to be put on the TBI mailing list. Info: 800-639-1522.

BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT

Montpelier daytime support group meets on the 3rd Thu. of every mo., at the Unitarian Church ramp entrance, 1:30-2:30 p.m. St. Johnsbury support group meets on the 3rd Wed. of every mo., at the Grace United Methodist Church, 36 Central St., 1-2:30 p.m. Colchester evening support group meets on the 1st Wed. of every mo., at the Fanny Allen Hospital in the Board Room Conference Room, 5:30-7:30 p.m. White River Jct. meets on the 2nd Fri. of every mo., at Bugbee Senior Center from 3-4:30 p.m. Call our helpline at 877-856-1772.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

The Champlain Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group will be held every 2nd Tue. of the mo., 6-7:45 p.m. via conference call. Newly diagnosed? Prostate cancer reoccurrence? General discussion & sharing among survivors & those beginning or rejoining the battle. Info, Mary L. Guyette RN, MS, ACNS-BC, 274-4990, vmary@aol.com.

CENTRAL VERMONT CELIAC SUPPORT GROUP

Last Thu. of every mo., 7:30 p.m. in Montpelier. Please contact Lisa Mase for location: lisa@harmonizecookery.com.

CEREBRAL PALSY GUIDANCE

Cerebral Palsy Guidance is a very comprehensive informational website broadly covering the topic of cerebral palsy & associated medical conditions. Its mission is to provide the best possible info to parents of children living w/ the complex condition of cerebral palsy. cerebralpalsyguidance. com/cerebral-palsy.

Address of Probate Court: P.O. Box 511 Burlington, VT 05402-0511

BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Burlington Comprehensive Development Ordinance

ESSEX TOWN PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA

PUBLIC HEARING JULY 27, 2023 -6:00 P.M.

IN-PERSON OR VIA ZOOM 81 MAIN ST., ESSEX JCT., VT CONFERENCE ROOM

• Zoom link: https://www.essexvt.org/1043/

Join-Zoom-Meeting-Essex-PC

• Call (audio only): 1-888-788-0099 | Meeting ID: 923 7777 6158 # | Passcode: 426269

Public wifi is available: https://publicservice.vermont.gov/content/public-wifi-hotspots-vermont

1.Public Comments 2.Consent Agenda- Public

Hearing: A. Boundary Adjustment: Hans Huessy and Margaret Laggis 1070 Old Pump Road and Kendall Chamberlin 966 Old Pump Road are proposing a boundary adjustment. to increase from 10.5 to 12.5 acres and 1070 Old Pump will decrease from 116.13 to 114.13 acres. Both lots are in the C1 Zone. Tax Map 12, Parcels 28 & 29.B. Simple Parcel: Hans Huessy and Margaret Laggis are proposing to create a lot by subdividing 10.45 acres from a 114.13-acre parcel, located at 1070 Old Pump Road in the Conservation (C1) Zone. Tax Map 12, Parcel 28. 3. Minutes: July 13, 2023 4.Other Business: Town Plan discussion

Visit our website at www.essexvt.org.

In re ESTATE of Robert Fiorenza

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

To the creditors of: Robert Fiorenza, late of Shelburne, Vermont

I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the date of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the Court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.

Dated: July 3, 2023

Signature of Fiduciary: /s/ Ann Fiorenza

Executor/Administrator: Ann B Fiorenza, 209 Battery Street Burlington, VT 05401 ndetarnowsky@dinse.com, (802) 864-5751

Name of Publication: Seven Days

Publication Date: 7/5/2023

Name of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit, Probate Division

Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §4442 and §4444, notice is hereby given of a public hearing by the Burlington City Council to hear comments on the following proposed amendment to the City of Burlington’s Comprehensive Development Ordinance (CDO):

ZA-23-01: South End Innovation District

The public hearing will take place on Monday, July 24, 2023 during the Regular City Council Meeting which begins at 6:15 pm in Contois Auditorium, Burlington City Hall, 149 Church Street, Burlington, VT or you may access the hearing/meeting as follows:

On-line: https://zoom.us/j/94984813154

By telephone: +1 929 205 6099

Webinar ID: 949 8481 3154

Pursuant to the requirements of 24 V.S.A. §4444(b):

Statement of purpose: ZA-23-01 creates an Overlay Zone that applies to a portion of the South End Enterprise-Light Manufacturing zone, to facilitate the development of a mixed-use district that fosters the continued growth and sustainability of the South End’s arts and innovation economy and also provides access to housing.

Geographic areas affected: ZA-23-01 applies to

CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS

CoDA is a 12-step fellowship for people whose common purpose is to develop healthy & fulfilling relationships. By actively working the program of Codependents Anonymous, we can realize a new joy, acceptance & serenity in our lives. Meets Sun. at noon at the Turning Point Center, 179 S. Winooski Ave., Suite 301, Burlington. Tom, 238-3587, coda.org.

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP

The Compassionate Friends international support group for parents, siblings & families grieving the loss of a child meets every 4th Tue. of the mo., 7-9 p.m., at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, 2 Cherry St., Burlington. Call/email Alan at 802-2330544, alanday88@gmail.com, or Claire at 802-448-3569.

DECLUTTERERS’ SUPPORT GROUP

Are you ready to make improvements but find it overwhelming? Maybe 2 or 3 of us can get together to help each other simplify. 989-3234, 425-3612.

DISCOVER THE POWER OF CHOICE! SMART Recovery welcomes anyone, including family & friends, affected by any kind of substance or activity addiction. It is a science-based program that encourages abstinence. Specially trained volunteer facilitators provide leadership. Sun. at 5 p.m. The meeting has moved to Zoom: smartrecovery. zoom.us/j/92925275515. Volunteer facilitator: Bert, 399-8754. You can learn more at smartrecovery.org.

properties within the E-LM zoning district as shown on the proposed Map.

List of section headings affected: ZA-23-01 modifies the following sections of the Burlington Comprehensive Development Ordinance: modifies Secs. 4.4.3, Enterprise Districts, 9.1.12, Additional Density and Other Development Allowances, 11.1.3, General Requirements and Applicability, 13.1.2, Definitions, and Appendix A – Use Table, and creates Sec. 4.5.8, South End Innovation District Overlay.

The full text of the Burlington Comprehensive Development Ordinance is available online at www.burlingtonvt.gov/DPI/CDO. Upon request, a hard copy of the proposed amendments can be viewed at the Clerk’s Office located on the second floor of City Hall, 149 Church Street, Burlington, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or on the department’s website at https://www. burlingtonvt.gov/DPI/CDO/Amendments.

VERMONT SELF-STORAGE

The contents of storage unit 03-00511 located at 182 Winter Sport lane Williston, VT, will be sold on or about the 13th of July 2023 to satisfy the debt of Thomas Billings. Any person claiming a right to the goods may pay the amount claimed due and reasonable expenses before the sale, in which case the sale may not occur.

The contents of storage unit 01-04282 located at 28 Adams Drive Williston, VT, will be sold on or about 13th of July 2023 to satisfy the debt of Andrea Myers . Any person claiming a right to the goods may pay the amount claimed due and reasonable expenses before the sale, in which case the sale may not occur.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT

Steps to End Domestic Violence

offers a weekly drop-in support group for female-identified survivors of intimate partner violence, including individuals who are experiencing or have been affected by domestic violence.

The support group offers a safe, confidential place for survivors to connect w/ others, to heal & to recover. In support group, participants talk through their experiences & hear stories from others who have experienced abuse in their relationships.

Support group is also a resource for those who are unsure of their next step, even if it involves remaining in their current relationship. Tue., 6:30-8 p.m. Childcare is provided. Info: 658-1996.

FAMILY & FRIENDS OF THOSE

EXPERIENCING MENTAL

HEALTH CRISIS

This support group is a dedicated meeting for family, friends & community members who are supporting a loved one through a mental health crisis. Mental health crisis might include extreme states, psychosis, depression, anxiety & other types of distress. The group is a confidential space where family & friends can discuss shared experiences & receive support in an environment free of judgment & stigma w/ a trained facilitator.

Wed., 7-8:30 p.m. Downtown

Burlington. Info: Jess Horner, LICSW, 866-218-8586.

FAMILY RESTORED: SUPPORT

GROUP FOR FRIENDS & FAMILIES OF ADDICTS & ALCOHOLICS

Wed., 6:30-8 p.m., Holy Family/ St. Lawrence Parish, 4 Prospect St., Essex Jct. For further info, please visit thefamilyrestored. org or contact Lindsay Duford at 781-960-3965 or 12lindsaymarie @gmail.com.

FCA FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP

Families Coping w/ Addiction (FCA) is an open community peer support group for adults (18+) struggling w/ the drug or alcohol addiction of a loved one.

FCA is not 12-step-based but provides a forum for those living the family experience, in which to develop personal coping skills & to draw strength from one another. Our group meets every Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m., live in person in the conference room at the Turning Point Center of Chittenden County (179 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington), &/ or via our parallel Zoom session to accommodate those who cannot attend in person. The Zoom link can be found on the Turning Point Center website (turningpointcentervt.org)

using the “Family Support” tab (click on “What We Offer”). Any questions, please send by email to thdaub1@gmail.com.

FIERCELY FLAT VT

A breast cancer support group for those who’ve had mastectomies. We are a casual online meeting group found on Facebook at Fiercely Flat VT. Info: stacy.m.burnett@gmail.com.

FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS (FA)

Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat?

FA is a free 12-step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating or bulimia. Local meetings are held twice a week.: Mon., 4-5:30 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Church, Norwich, Vt.; & Wed., 6:30-8 p.m., at Hanover Friends Meeting House, Hanover, N.H. For more info & a list of additional meetings throughout the U.S. & the world, call 603-630-1495 or visit foodaddicts.org.

G.R.A.S.P. (GRIEF RECOVERY AFTER A SUBSTANCE PASSING)

Are you a family member who has lost a loved one to addiction?

Find support, peer-led support group. Meets once a mo. on Mon. in Burlington. Please call for date & location. RSVP to mkeasler3@ gmail.com or call 310-3301 (message says Optimum Health, but this is a private number).

GRIEF & LOSS SUPPORT GROUP

Sharing your sadness, finding your joy. Please join us as we learn more about our own grief & explore the things that can help us to heal. There is great power in sharing our experiences w/ others who know the pain of the loss of a loved one & healing is possible through the sharing.

BAYADA Hospice’s local bereavement support coordinator will facilitate our weekly group through discussion & activities. Everyone from the community is welcome. 1st & last Wed. of every mo. at 4 p.m. via Zoom. To register, please contact bereavement program coordinator Max Crystal, mcrystal@bayada.com or 802-448-1610.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS

Meet every 2nd Mon., 6-7:30 p.m., & every 3rd Wed. from 10-11:30 a.m., at Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice in Berlin. The group is open to the public & free of charge. More info: Diana Moore, 224-2241.

GRIEVING A LOSS SUPPORT

GROUP

A retired psychotherapist & an experienced life coach host a free meeting for those grieving the loss of a loved one. The group meets upstairs at All Souls Interfaith Gathering in Shelburne. There is no fee for attending, but donations are gladly accepted. Meetings are held twice a mo., the first & third Sat. of every mo. from 10-11:30 a.m. If you are interested in attending, please register at allsoulsinterfaith.org. More information about the group leader at pamblairbooks.com.

HEARING VOICES SUPPORT GROUP

This Hearing Voices Group seeks to find understanding of voice-hearing experiences as real lived experiences that may happen to anyone at any time. We choose to share experiences, support & empathy. We validate anyone’s experience & stories about their experience as their own, as being an honest &

accurate representation of their experience, & as being acceptable exactly as they are. Tue., 2-3 p.m. Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-777-8602, abby@pathwaysvermont.org.

HELLENBACH CANCER SUPPORT

People living w/ cancer & their caretakers convene for support. Call to verify meeting place. Info, 388-6107.

INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS/ PAINFUL BLADDER SUPPORT

GROUP

Interstitial cystitis (IC) & painful bladder syndrome can result in recurring pelvic pain, pressure or discomfort in the bladder/pelvic region & urinary frequency/urgency. These are often misdiagnosed & mistreated as a chronic bladder infection. If you have been diagnosed or have these symptoms, you are not alone. For Vermont-based support group, email bladderpainvt@gmail.com or call 899-4151 for more info.

INTUITIVE EATING SUPPORT

GROUP

Free weekly peer-led support group for anyone struggling w/ eating &/or body image. The only requirement is a desire to make peace w/ food & your body. Meeting format is: a short reading from Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch, 4th edition, followed by open sharing & discussion. Come find community through sharing struggles, experience, strength & hope. Located at the Pickering Room, Fletcher Free Library, Sun. 1-2:30 p.m. Contact 202-5538953 w/ any questions.

KINDRED CONNECTIONS

PROGRAM

OFFERED FOR CHITTENDEN COUNTY CANCER SURVIVORS

The Kindred Connections program provides peer support for all those touched by cancer. Cancer patients, as well as caregivers, are provided w/ a mentor who has been through the cancer experience & knows what it’s like to go through it. In addition to sensitive listening, Kindred Connections provides practical help such as rides to doctors’ offices & meal deliveries. The program has people who have experienced a wide variety of cancers. For further info, please contact info@vcsn.net.

KINSHIP CAREGIVER SUPPORT

GROUP

A support group for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Led by a trained representative & facilitator.

Meets on the 2nd Tue. of every mo., 6:30-7:45 p.m., at Milton Public Library. Free. For more info, call 802-893-4644 or email library@miltonvt.gov. facebook. com/events/561452568022928.

LAUGHTER YOGA

Spontaneous, genuine laughter & gentle breathing for physical & emotional benefit. No yoga mat needed! This group is held every Mon., 2-3 p.m., at Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 North Winooski Ave., Burlington. Contact Chris

Nial for any questions: chrisn@ pathwaysvermont.org

LGBTQ SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE

The SafeSpace Anti-Violence Program at Pride Center of Vermont offers peer-led support groups for survivors of relationship, dating, emotional &/or hate-violence. These groups give survivors a safe & supportive environment to tell their stories, share info, & offer & receive support. Support groups also provide survivors an opportunity to gain info on how to better cope w/ feelings & experiences that surface because of the trauma they have experienced. Please call SafeSpace at 863-0003 if you are interested in joining.

LGBTQ VETERANS

Share the struggles & celebrate the joys of being a service member & LGBTQIA+ in this peer-led discussion group. Meetings are at the Rainbow Bridge Community Center in Barre on the 2nd & 4th Tue. of each mo. Visit rbccvt.org for more info.

LIVING THROUGH LOSS

Gifford Medical Center is announcing the restart of its grief support group, Living Through Loss. The program is sponsored by the Gifford Volunteer Chaplaincy Program & will meet weekly on Fri., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., in Gifford’s Chun Chapel. Meetings will be facilitated by the Rev. Timothy Eberhardt, spiritual care coordinator, & Emily Pizzale MSW, LICSW, a Gifford social worker. Anyone who has experienced a significant loss over the last year or so is warmly invited to attend & should enter through the hospital’s main entrance wearing a mask on the way to the chapel. Meetings will be based on the belief that, while each of us is on a unique journey in life, we all need a safe place to pause, to tell our stories &, especially as we grieve, to receive the support & strength we need to continue along the way.

MARIJUANA ANONYMOUS

Do you have a problem w/ marijuana? MA is a free 12-step program where addicts help other addicts get & stay clean. Ongoing Wed., 7 p.m., at Turning Point Center, 179 S. Winooski, Suite 301, Burlington. Info: 861-3150.

MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP

Area Myeloma survivors, families & caregivers have come together to form a Multiple Myeloma Support Group. We provide emotional support, resources about treatment options, coping strategies & a support network by participating in the group experience w/ people who have been through similar situations. 3rd Tue. of every mo., 5-6 p.m., at the New Hope Lodge on East Ave. in Burlington. Info: Kay Cromie, 655-9136, kgcromey@ aol.com.

NAMI CONNECTION PEER SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS

Weekly virtual meetings. If you have questions about a group in your area, please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont, program@ namivt.org or 800-639-6480. Connection groups are peer recovery support group programs for adults living w/ mental health challenges.

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP

Weekly virtual & in-person meetings. ASL interpreters avail. upon request. Family Support Group meetings are for family & friends of individuals living w/ mental illness. If you have questions about a group in your area, please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont, info@namivt.org or 800-639-6480.

NARCONON SUNCOAST DRUG & ALCOHOL REHABILITATION & EDUCATION

Narconon reminds families that overdoses due to an elephant tranquilizer known as Carfentanil have been on the rise in nearly every community nationwide. Carfentanil is a synthetic opioid painkiller 100 times more powerful than fentanyl & 1,000 times stronger than heroin. A tiny grain of it is enough to be fatal. To learn more about carfentanil abuse & how to help your loved one, visit narconon-suncoast.org/ drug-abuse/parents-get-help. html. Addiction screenings: Narconon can help you take steps to overcome addiction in your family. Call today for a no-cost screening or referral: 1-877-841-5509.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS is a group of recovering addicts who live without the use of drugs. It costs nothing to join. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Held in Burlington, Barre & St. Johnsbury. Info, 862-4516 or cvana.org.

NARCANON BURLINGTON GROUP

Group meets every Mon. at 7 p.m., at the Turning Point Center, 179 S. Winooski Ave., Suite 301, Burlington. The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of addiction in a relative or friend.

Info: Amanda H. 338-8106.

NEW (& EXPECTING) MAMAS & PAPAS! EVERY PRIMARY CAREGIVER TO A BABY!

The Children’s Room invites you to join our weekly drop-in support group. Come unwind & discuss your experiences & questions around infant care & development, self-care & postpartum healing, & community resources for families w/ babies. Tea & snacks provided. Thu., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bring your babies! (Newborn through crawling stage.) Located in Thatcher Brook Primary School, 47 Stowe St., childrensroom online.org. Contact childrens room@wwsu.org or 244-5605.

NORTHWEST VERMONT CANCER PRAYER & SUPPORT NETWORK

A meeting of cancer patients, survivors & family members intended to comfort & support those who are currently suffering from the disease. 2nd Thu. of every mo., 6-7:30 p.m., St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 11 Church St., St. Albans. Info: stpaulum@myfairpoint.net. 2nd Wed. of every mo., 6-7:30 p.m., Winooski United Methodist Church, 24 W. Allen St., Winooski. Info: hovermann4@comcast.net.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA)

A 12-step program for people who identify as overeaters, compulsive eaters, food addicts, anorexics, bulimics, etc. No matter what your problem w/ food, we have a solution! All are welcome, meetings are open, & there are no dues or fees. See oavermont.org/meeting-list for the current meeting list, meeting format & more; or call 802-863-2655 anytime!

PONDERING GENDER & SEXUALITY

Pondering Gender & Sexuality is a twice-monthly facilitated mutual support group for folks of any identity (whether fully formed or a work in progress) who want to engage in meaningful conversations about gender, sexuality & sexual orientation, &/or the coming-out process. Discussions can range from the personal to the philosophical & beyond as we work together to create a compassionate, safe & courageous space to explore our experiences. The group will be held on the 2nd Sun. & 4th Tue. of every mo., 1-2:30 p.m., either virtually or at Pride Center of Vermont. Email pgs@ pridecentervt.org for more info or w/ questions!

POTATO INTOLERANCE SUPPORT GROUP

Anyone coping w/ potato intolerance & interested in joining a support group, contact Jerry Fox, 48 Saybrook Rd., Essex Junction, VT 05452.

QUEER CARE GROUP

This support group is for adult family members & caregivers of queer &/or questioning youth. It is held on the 2nd Mon. of every mo., 6:30-8 p.m., at Outright Vermont, 241 N. Winooski Ave. This group is for adults only. For more info, email info@ outrightvt.org.

READY

TO BE TOBACCO-FREE GROUPS

Join a free 4-5-week group workshop facilitated by our coaches, who are certified in tobacco treatment. We meet in a friendly, relaxed & virtual atmosphere. You may qualify for a free limited supply of nicotine replacement therapy. Info: call 802-847-7333 or email quittobaccoclass@ uvmhealth.org to get signed up, or visit myhealthyvt.org to learn more about upcoming workshops!

ATTENTION RECRUITERS:

CALLING ALL LNA'S AND THOSE LOOKING TO BECOME LNA'S!

Looking for a rewarding position with an organization that values their residents and employees? Elderwood at Burlington is looking for you!

Elderwood at Burlington is looking to fill our full-time, part-time and per diem LNA positions. Why come to Elderwood? Our facility offers many perks, including a sign-on bonus for FT and PT positions, a gas allowance stipend, and ferry reimbursement. We also offer up to $8k in tuition reimbursement.

Maybe you are not an LNA yet but are looking for a class? Elderwood at Burlington has that option available to you too! Come join us for FREE, PAID Training! Class is filling up so don't delay! Apply today! Details about the LNA position or the class can be found at elderwoodcareers.com

DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

The Green Mountain Club is hiring for a full-time position that will be responsible for coordinating fundraising and major donor events, entering donations, and supporting GMC’s major donor program. $44-48,000 + benefits. Candidate review will begin July 10. For a complete job description and to apply: greenmountainclub.org/ developmentcoordinator

SHARED LIVING PROVIDERS

Howard Center is seeking a kind and compassionate caregiver couple, or at least two people in the household, within Chittenden County, to provide 24-hour supervision and support to a 32-year-old non-verbal male. The right provider will support this individual in the home and community with daily living and self-care. The caregiver (s) must be comfortable with medications, personal care needs and willing to be trained on behaviors. A generous tax-free stipend, room and board, and a respite budget is available.

Serious expression of interest only.

Please email Michael Bustamantes at mbustamantes@howardcenter.org or call at 802.404.7811

Howard Center is seeking a Shared Living Provider for a 32-year-old male who is independent, responsive, respectful and enjoys writing. The location would be preferably in Burlington, near a bus line. This individual will need assistance and supervision in developing social skills and relationships as he is integrating into the community. No children in the household but pets are ok. A generous tax-free stipend, room and board are available.

Serious expression of interest only.

Please email Michael Bustamantes at mbustamantes@howardcenter.org or call at 802.404.7811

Database and Communications Coordinator

CAE is hiring a Database and Communications Coordinator. Come be a translator and a bridge to get the word out about CAE! We’re looking for someone who is comfortable with database management and creating internal systems as well as outwardfacing communication. The ideal candidate would have a strong comfort and excitement about technology, enjoy creative problem solving, and love to learn and connect effectively with our community at in-person events or online. Full-time, hybrid position inperson and remote, $40,00050,000 salary/year.

Read more details at hardwickagriculture.org/ jobs

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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Open positions around the state serving with non-profit organizations.

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Open positions around the state serving with non-profit organizations land stewardship environmental education homeless assistance homebuyer education

Benefit package includes 29 paid days off in the first year, comprehensive health insurance plan with premium as low as $13 per month, up to $6,400 to go towards medical deductibles and copays, a retirement match, and so much

And that’s on top of working at one of the “Best Places to Work in Vermont” for five years running.

Service term: September 11, 2023 –August 9, 2024 vhcb.org/americorps

The Office of Edmundite Campus Ministry at Saint Michael’s College invites applications for the Administrative Assistant position. The Administrative Assistant supports campus ministers and MOVE staff in the pastoral care of the campus community. This position is responsible for office management, coordination of activities and special projects, supports and assists in creating and maintaining chapel environment appropriate to the various liturgical seasons, schedules liturgical ministers for Sunday Masses, maintains sacramental records and correspondence, and coordinates tasks related to various retreats and programming. Visit the Edmundite Campus Ministry’s website to learn more about our mission and values. For a complete job description, benefits information, and to apply online, please visit: https://bit.ly/SMCAAECM

CVSWMD IS Hiring!

Program Coordinator

Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District is seeking a qualified candidate to join our team as a Program Coordinator. Duties include support and oversight of the Additional Recyclables Collection Center, HazWaste, and special collections programs; site maintenance; working with contractors; and staffing District events.

40 hours/week, $18.70 - $26 per hour plus generous benefits package.

For full job description and application instructions, visit cvswmd.org.

At CVSWMD, we help residents and organizations in our 19 member towns reduce, reuse, recycle, and rethink waste for a more sustainable future. CVSWMD is an equal opportunity employer. Positions will remain open until filled.

Great jobs in management ($47,000 annual), direct support ($19-$20/hr), and Employment Specialist ($20/hr) at an award-winning agency serving Vermonters with intellectual disabilities. All positions include a generous sign-on bonus. Make a career making a difference. Apply today at Current Openings - Champlain Community Services

For 11 months of service, you’ll receive:

Apply now! Service Term: September 12, 2022August 11, 2023 vhcb.org/americorps

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Benefit package includes 29 paid days off in the first year, comprehensive health insurance plan with premium as low as $13 per month, up to $6,400 to go towards medical deductibles and copays, a retirement match, and so much more.

For 11 months of service, you’ll receive:

• $26,000 living allowance

• $300 monthly housing allowance

•$25,500 living allowance

And that’s on top of working at one of the “Best Places to Work in Vermont” for five years running.

• $6,895 Education Award

•$6,495 education award

• Health insurance

•Health insurance

• Training opportunities

•Training opportunities

• Leadership development

•Leadership development

Great jobs in management ($47,000 annual), direct support ($19-$20/hr) & Employment Specialist ($20/hr) at an awardwinning agency serving Vermonters with intellectual disabilities. All positions include a generous sign-on bonus. Make a career making a difference. Apply today at ccs-vt.org/current-openings

Case Manager

Come work with a great team, in a job where each day is different, and you meet wonderful and interesting people (and their pets)!

HomeShare Vermont is a 40-year-old non-profit, dedicated to promoting intergenerational homesharing to help homeowners age in place, while creating affordable housing arrangements for others. We have an opening for a Case Manager in our Montpelier office.

The Case Manager will work with applicants looking for housing & those who want to share their homes. Community outreach about homesharing is also an important part of the job. Job includes travel throughout Washington, Orange, and Lamoille counties so a reliable vehicle is a must.

Position is full-time with excellent benefits & flexible schedule. Send cover letter & resume via email ONLY to Joyce@homesharevermont.org. E.O.E.

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Shared Living Provider

Seeking a Shared Living Provider for a 34-year-old individual who loves gaming and playing sports. This position would require the candidate to move into the client’s Burlington condo and assist with household chores, meal preparation, caring for their small dog, and self-care and etiquette reminders. The client can be home alone during the workday but would need support on nights and weekends.

The ideal candidate would be an LGBTQ+ ally or LGBTQ+ friendly. Compensation includes a yearly tax-free stipend of $32,340 plus monthly room and board payments to assist with rent. Contact OZoecklein@ howardcenter.org or 802-373-5747

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SHARED LIVING PROVIDERS

Provide home supports to individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. Positions include a generous sign on bonus and stipend, respite, comprehensive training & support, and the opportunity to make a positive impact in someone’s life. The perfect match for you and your household awaits!

Live with an individual who enjoys watching gameshows, relaxing at home and going out to coffee shops. The ideal candidate will be flexible, patient and have the desire to make a difference in someone’s life. This is a great solution for housing and employment!

Provide residential supports in your home to a charming, gowith-the-flow gentleman who enjoys creating art, swimming, bowling and being included in household activities. The ideal candidate will be upbeat, positive and inclusive.

Support a personable gentleman part-time in your accessible home. This individual enjoys socializing, accessing the community and wood-working. The ideal candidate will support him with these adventures and with activities of daily living.

Contact Jennifer Wolcott 655-0511, ext. 118 or jwolcott@ccs-vt.org

FULL AND PART TIME RETAIL ASSOCIATES

We are actively seeking individuals to join our team as full time and part time Retail Associates. Responsibilities include assisting customers in a helpful, positive, manner while maintaining the appearance of the store and assisting with operational and merchandising duties.

Full-time positions available at our Ferrisburgh retail store and part-time positions available at our South Burlington location. No experience necessary. We o er competitive compensation, generous employee discounts, and a supportive work environment. For an application or more information please email: tdanyow@dakinfarm.com

You can also give us a call or stop by one of our retail stores : 5797 Route 7, Ferrisburgh 100 Dorset St. S. Burlington 1-800-99DAKIN

Champlain Housing Trust is growing and we need great people to join our team. Consistently ranked as one of Vermont’s Best Places to Work, CHT is a socially responsible employer offering an inclusive, friendly work environment and competitive pay commensurate with experience. Our excellent benefit package includes a generous health insurance plan, three weeks of paid vacation, 14 paid holidays, sick leave, 403(b) retirement plan with a 4% contribution after the 1st year.

The following opportunities are currently available:

• Property Manager

• Senior Maintenance Technician

• Occupancy Specialist

Equal Opportunity Employer - CHT is committed to a diverse workplace and highly encourages women, persons with disabilities, Section 3 low income residents, and people from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds to apply.

Vermont statewide, school-based, literacy mentoring program for elementary-aged children

PROGRAM MANAGERS (2)

• 20 hrs/wk

• 1 West, 1 East region

• $20/hr DOQ

SITE COORDINATORS

• 10-14 hrs/wk, school calendar, starts at $16/hr.

• Barre City

• Burlington: Edmunds, Flynn, Sustainability Academy

• Northfield

• Shelburne

• W. Fairlee (Westshire School)

More info & to apply: everybodywinsvermont.org

E.O.E

Shelburne Highway Department Truck Driver/ Laborer

The Town of Shelburne has an immediate opening for a team-oriented Truck Driver/ Laborer. This full-time position is responsible for operating trucks and equipment to maintain Town roads and properties and working as a laborer on Town projects. A commercial driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within six months is required. A complete job description is available at: Human Resources | Shelburne, VT - shelburnevt.org/237/ Human-Resources.

To apply, submit employment application and/or resume to scannizzaro@shelburnevt.org. Equal Opportunity Employer

PSYCHOTHERAPIST

The Vermont Center for Anxiety Care (VCAC), a private psychotherapy practice on the Burlington waterfront, has an opening for a psychotherapist (M.A., MSW, or Ph.D) with family, child and/or adult therapy experience. Can be licensed or post-degree intern. Clinical supervision towards licensure provided as needed. VCAC is a collaborative group with holistic approach and multiple specialties. Visit web site: vtcenterforanxietycare.com

Send resume and cover letter describing professional interests and goals to Paul Foxman, Ph.D., 86 Lake Street, Burlington, VT 05401 or email: paulfoxman@aol.com

DIRECTOR OF STEWARDSHIP & PUBLIC RELATIONS

The Director of Stewardship & Public Relations plans, supervises, and executes the membership, fundraising, grant-writing, stewardship, public relations, and marketing functions of the Vermont Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. This is an exempt, full-time, permanent position reporting to the Executive Director. Salary equivalent to Vermont State Pay Grade 27 (starting $67,000 to $78,000) with full benefits, including defined-benefit pension. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training with at least six years’ progressive experience in a professional fundraising setting. Knowledge of RaisersEdge software and history/cultural organization experience preferred. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and three references to  steve.perkins@vermonthistory.org

Town Clerk

The Town of Essex is receiving applications for full-time employment as our Town Clerk.

Under the direction of the Town Manager, the Town Clerk will perform various levels of work in areas such as the maintenance and recording of official municipal records, land records, issuing various licenses and official specialized documents, working elections, processing liquor licenses, independently providing information to the general public and town departments, collection of tax and utility bills and all other work as required. This position will also have degrees of responsibility with the treasurer functions, accepting and posting payments and reconciling daily cash receipts.

The full job description can be found here: https://essexvt.bamboohr.com/careers

Essex will consider any combination of education and experience that allows for successful performance in this role. The Town’s goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the objectives of the position. We,

therefore, encourage persons with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if candidates believe they do not meet 100% of the qualification and hiring criteria described. The preferred requirements for this role can be found in the job description linked above.

The approximate salary range is $70,000-$90,000 per year with the actual starting salary based on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time non-union exempt position.

The Town of Essex offers a competitive benefits package to include: Generous vacation and sick accruals, VMERS C Retirement Plan, MVP Health Insurance, health savings accounts, employer paid Dental and Vision insurance, Short Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance and optional ICMA-RC 457 and Roth IRA Retirement plans.

Applications can be submitted online here: https://essexvt.bamboohr.com/ or interested candidates can pick up a paper application at 81 Main St, Essex Junction, VT 05452. This position is open until filled.

The Town of Essex is an equal opportunity employer.

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FINANCE MANAGER

Building Bright Futures, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Williston, Vermont, is seeking a part-time Finance Manager to oversee all budget and fiscal functions; policies and procedures such as payroll, the annual audit, and contracts; and administration of employee benefits. The Finance Manager will work closely with the Executive Director and Office Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• budget planning and financial reporting

• preparing all fiscal reports

• overseeing the receipt and disbursement of organizational funds and contract budgets

• supporting payroll and accounts payable

• leading the annual organizational audit.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The Finance Manager position is a part-time, 28 hours/week (on average) position with a flexible work schedule consisting of roughly 75% finance and 25% HR. This is a home-based position with the option to work in BBF’s Williston headquarters.

DESIRED EXPERTISE

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the areas of budgeting, fiscal management and reporting, and day-to-day accounting operations

• Bachelor’s degree in finance

• A minimum of three years’ experience in nonprofit grant management; including private and public grants management and reporting

• Experience in preparation and analysis of fiscal reports

• Experience preparing for and overseeing an organizational audit

• Experience in the administration and monitoring of benefits and human resource management

• Ability to write and speak clearly and concisely on financial and contractual matters

• Strong proficiency in MS Excel spreadsheet software and QuickBooks

Join

job description and how to apply, please go to buildingbrightfutures.org/jobs/ Position is open until filled.

Vermont Works for Women is growing!

If you believe in our mission of promoting economic justice by advancing gender equity and supporting women and youth at every stage of their career journeys, consider applying for one of these positions:

Youth Program Coordinator – Implements and supports our youth programming including Rosie’s Girls Afterschool and Summer Camp, Tech Center Career Exploration, Youth@Work, Women Can Do and others. Full time position paying $19-20/hour.

Gender Equity Manager – Builds programming and training content, fosters relationships, grows contracted services, develops new services, and represents VWW to advocate for and advance equity initiatives. Full time position paying $26/hour.

Marketing & Communications Specialist –Ensures that VWW communicates effectively with its many constituencies through engaging visuals and storytelling. Full time position paying $20.50-23/hour.

Read the full job descriptions, benefits package and directions to apply at Careers and Internships at bit.ly/3JuvniZ

If reasonable accommodation is needed to apply, please contact us at info@vtworksforwomen.org or 802-655-8900 x100

Designer

We are looking for an experienced Designer with a minimum of 5 years' experience using CAD design software and working with clients in the home construction/remodel industry. We are a passionate group of carpenters, designers,and construction management professionals working in a supportive, collaborative environment to manage every aspect of residential building and remodeling projects.

Apply online today: lewiscreekcompany.com/ employment

Or call 802.662.1630.

Designer Pay Range: $65,000 to $85,000 Great Benefits Package

Executive Assistant to the Town Manager

The Town of Stowe is seeking to hire a full-time Executive Assistant to the Town Manager who is customer service oriented with exceptional attention to detail.

The Executive Assistant’s primary role is to provide professional administrative support to the Town Manager, who is the CEO for the Town of Stowe. This position includes a variety of duties that require considerable judgment, discretion, emotional intelligence, and initiative. The ideal candidate will be organized, have excellent proof-reading skills, possess advanced computer skills and have the ability to operate and troubleshoot office equipment.

Other responsibilities include serving as the front desk for the Akeley Memorial Building (Town Hall) and as the Clerk to the Stowe Selectboard. These duties include answering questions in a professional manner and routing people to the appropriate municipal employee. As Clerk of the Selectboard, the employee is responsible for compiling meeting materials, posting agendas, taking minutes, and managing electronic attendance at their meetings. Some evenings are required.

Associate’s degree supplemented with three years of experience in a professional office setting is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Pay range is $25.52 to $30.28, dependent upon experience.

The Town of Stowe currently offers an excellent benefit package including BCBS health plans with a 5% or 10% employee premium share, dental insurance, generous paid leave including 13 paid holidays, 10.6% employer contribution to VMERS pension plan, life insurance and more.

Job description and employment application can be obtained at: www.townofstowevt.org. Submit letter of interest, resume and employment application to: Town of Stowe, c/o HR Director, PO Box 730, Stowe, VT 05672 or by email recruit@stowevt.gov. Applications will be reviewed on July 13, 2023.

The Town of Stowe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Goddard College, a leader in non-traditional education, has the following full-time, benefit eligible and part-time position openings:

ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR ADMISSIONS & ENROLLMENT ADMIN COORDINATOR

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ENROLLMENT SYSTEMS

TEMP ADMISSIONS COUNSELORS

To view position descriptions and application instructions, please visit our website: goddard.edu/about-goddard/employment-opportunities/

Seeking a position with a quality employer? Consider The University of Vermont, a stimulating and diverse workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including tuition remission for on-going, full-time positions.

EPSCoR/VCSC Program Specialist - EPSCoR/30010 - #S4442POThe EPSCoR/VCSC Program Specialist will work as an integral team member for multiple grants to provide strategic financial, administrative, logistical, budgetary and programmatic support to the Vermont EPSCoR state-wide program and the Vermont Complex Systems Center (VCSC). Serve as primary point of contact for inquiries which require understanding of programmatic deliverables and standards; compose correspondence and create content for electronic media. Provide comprehensive budget oversight and logistical support for events that are part of the research, communications and work force development mission of VT EPSCoR and VCSC. Coordinate and support proposal processes; initiate peer review panels, coordinate selection process and notification of award results. Work with multiple offices at UVM, partner schools and entities.

Director of Silver Special Collections Library - University Libraries#F2703PO - The University of Vermont Libraries seek a dynamic, creative, collaborative, and experienced professional to serve as Director of the Jack and Shirley Silver Special Collections Library. Reporting to the Dean of Libraries, this position provides leadership for Special Collections, the University Archives, and digital initiatives. The Director oversees a busy research library—one of several divisions in the UVM Libraries—with strengths in all aspects of Vermont history, culture, and current events; a rare book collection with materials ranging from medieval manuscripts to contemporary artists’ books; the University Archives; and a growing digital collection focused primarily on cultural heritage materials. These materials are integral to the library’s instructional collaborations with faculty in undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as the research interests of local, campus, national, and international scholars. The Director will have administrative oversight of a five-year, grant-funded project to arrange and describe the papers of retired U.S. Senator Patrick J. Leahy. As a member of the Library Dean’s Council, the University Libraries’ senior leadership team, the Director participates in planning, policy-making, and strategic initiatives for the University Libraries. Salary is commensurate with rank and experience. Generous benefits package includes: TIAA/CREF (or alternative plan), managed health care plan, and 22 days of annual leave. In addition to the online application, candidates are required to submit the following four documents: cover letter, curriculum vitae, diversity statement, and list of three references.

For further information on these positions and others currently available, or to apply online, please visit www.uvmjobs.com Applicants must apply for positions electronically. Paper resumes are not accepted. Open positions are updated daily. Please call 802-656-3150 or email employment@uvm.edu for technical support with the online application. The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Paralegal

PRIMMER PIPER EGGLESTON & CRAMER PC, a full service law firm with offices in Vermont, New Hampshire, and D.C., seeks a paralegal with at least three years’ experience to join the litigation team in our Burlington, Vermont, office. We are interested in highly motivated, tech savvy candidates with excellent document production, organizational and multi-tasking skills. E-filing and e-discovery experience is a plus. Please submit letter of interest and resume to careers@primmer.com

Feed Mill Maintenance Tech

The Maintenance Tech has a working knowledge of and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of maintenance and repairs of machinery and mechanical equipment. The Maintenance Tech also ensures precise equipment maintenance records are maintained.

As a team member at Phoenix, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience.

• Health and Dental Insurance

• Paid vacation, sick, and personal days, with most major holidays off.

• 401K Retirement Plan.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

If you are interested in this position, please apply by sending your resume to lisa@phoenixfeeds.net, or call (802) 643-2299 to request an application.

CO-RESIDENT MANAGER DECKER TOWERS

Burlington Housing Authority (BHA) in Burlington, VT is seeking a Co-Resident Manager for our 160-unit apartment building community located at 230 St. Paul Street in Burlington. Our Resident Managers are on call after BHA regular business hours to attend to various resident requests, any site-based emergency, light maintenance, community room cleaning duties, and other duties as assigned. Resident Managers must live on-site and are given a free apartment with utilities included, as well as a monthly telecommunications stipend.

Candidates must meet the physical requirements of the position including moving in different positions to accomplish tasks, ascending or descending stairs, adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds, and repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and fingers. This position also works in outdoor weather conditions.

The Resident Manager schedule includes regular check ins and updates with the Property Manger each week, and other meetings and communication as needed. Basic computer skills, with the ability to use Word and email effectively, as well as ability to communicate through text messaging is required.

BHA serves a diverse population of residents and works with various local agencies and partners. To carry out our vision most effectively of delivering safe and affordable housing to all, we are committed to cultivating a staff that reflects varied lived experiences, viewpoints, and educational backgrounds. Therefore, we strongly encourage candidates from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals and women to apply. Multilingualism is a plus.

Please send a letter of interest to: humanresources@burlingtonhousing.org

Burlington Housing Authority - Human Resources

65 Main St, Suite 101, Burlington, VT 05401

Burlington Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR

The Northwest Unit for Special Investigations

Children’s Advocacy Center is looking for an Administrative Coordinator to assist the Executive Director in the daily operations.

This position involves various duties that include bookkeeping, data entry and case tracking, greeting clients, and facilitating the multidisciplinary teamwork that the unit coordinates. In addition to the current job duties, there are opportunities for job growth and additional skills.

We work closely with our partner agencies, local Law Enforcement, Child Protection, State’s Attorneys offices, and mental health and medical providers in response to reports of serious child abuse and sexual assault. Required are a high school diploma or GED, and ability to pass a background check. Experience with basic bookkeeping and/or QuickBooks is highly desirable.

If interested, please forward resume to: BETTY.LAVOIE@PARTNER.VERMONT.GOV www.vermontchildrensalliance.org

LEASING CONSULTANT

Property Management Company looking for an articulate, energetic people-person to join their team full-time. Some tasks included in position are conducting property tours, communicating with prospective renters, processing applications, providing extraordinary customer service, scheduling appointments, taking the lead on the marketing efforts and community outreach, planning resident events and administrative tasks. Must be able to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Strong sales aptitude and computer proficiency is required.

The work schedule is Monday-Friday, 11am - 5pm. Candidate must be flexible and willing to work as needed. If interested, please e-mail resume to: dfinnigan@hallkeen.com 107

Planning & Economic Development Administrator

The Town of Lyndon is seeking a Planning and Economic Development Administrator who will be responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and carrying out a variety of functions relating to planning the future of Town and Village development.

The Planning and Economic Development Administrator is responsible for helping to create and maintain a vibrant community through responsible planning, economic development, sustainable growth, and protection of our natural resources, to ensure a high quality of life for residents and visitors. This position requires an individual to work closely with the Planning Commission providing direct staff support toward updating and evolving the Municipal Plan, Hazard Mitigation Plan, and the regulatory Zoning By-laws. Additionally, this position will require occasionally serving on, or attending meetings for other ad hoc committees such as the Economic Development Committee and the Downtown Revitalization Committee. This position will require the successful candidate to establish and maintain partnerships with local, regional, state, and federal organizations to create and maximize opportunities for economic development. Extensive grant writing experience and grant administration is preferred.

The Planning and Economic Development Administrator shall have leadership experience in planning, organizing and promoting economic development/re-development strategies, programs, and related activities along with a proven track record of meeting and exceeding expectations. The successful candidate will have the ability to work across diverse stakeholder groups to produce tangible planning and development outcomes. Effective communication skills, including advanced-level writing and presentation abilities, as well as experience working with the public, with the ability to be confident, firm, tactful, and discreet when discussing emotionally charged regulatory issues and supporting important relationships.

The applicant will be required to have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, or ideally a master’s degree in community development, planning, public administration, business administration, economics, or another related discipline (accredited programs preferred, AICP/professional certification desirable).

This is a salaried position with a salary range starting between $50,000-$55,000. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. This position includes an excellent benefits package.

Please respond with a resume and cover letter to Justin Smith, Municipal Administrator, P.O. Box 167 Lyndonville, VT 05851 or to justin@lyndonvt.org The Town of Lyndon is an E.O.E.

WHERE YOU AND YOUR WORK MATTER

When you work for the State of Vermont, you and your work matter. A career with the State puts you on a rich and rewarding professional path. You’ll find jobs in dozens of fields – not to mention an outstanding total compensation package.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND LEGAL COUNSEL –MONTPELIER

The Vermont Human Rights Commission is seeking qualified candidates for its next Executive Director. This is the chief legal, education, policy, and administrative management position of the Vermont Human Rights Commission; a state government agency that enforces the state’s antidiscrimination laws. For more information, contact Maia Hanron at human. rights@vermont.gov.

Department: Human Rights Commission. Location: Montpelier. Status: Full Time, Exempt. Job Id #47335. Application Deadline: July 13, 2023.

THERMAL ENERGY PROGRAM SPECIALIST –MONTPELIER

PSD is pleased to announce openings for two Thermal Energy Program Specialists who will serve as technical experts for the design and implementation of Vermont’s Clean Heat Standard. Duties may include evaluating clean heat measures; performing/reviewing lifecycle analysis of carbon reduction measures for the thermal sector; conducting cost/benefit analysis from the customer, program, and societal perspectives; writing testimony and acting as an expert witness. Telework will be considered. For more information, contact Melissa Bailey at melissa.bailey@vermont.gov.

Department: Public Service. Location: Montpelier. Status: Full Time. Job Id #47575. Application Deadline: July 20, 2023.

INSURANCE EXAMINER I, II & III – BURLINGTON

Join our world-class team of financial professionals as a Captive Insurance Examiner and enjoy great pay and benefits, home-based, flexible schedules, and a supportive team environment. Examiners ensure the solvency of Captive Insurers by way of financial examinations and analysis. Successful candidates possess strong critical thinking and communication skills and a desire to learn. Experience and/or education in captives, insurance regulation, accounting, auditing, or finance is desirable. Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition. For more information, contact Dan Petterson at dan.petterson@vermont.gov.

Department: Financial Regulation.

Location: Burlington. Status: Full Time. Job Id #46490 for Level III or #46521 for Level II or #46520 for Level I. Application Deadline: July 16, 2023.

Greenhouse/ High Tunnel Construction Crew

Go to vineripe.net/ employment for more information.

VOICES AGAINST VIOLENCE DIRECTOR

Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity’s (CVOEO) Voices Against Violence program has an exciting opportunity for an individual to lead a community-focused, highly-regarded program!

Voices Against Violence works to empower survivors, educate communities, and eliminate sexual and domestic violence and stalking through direct service, education, and systems change. Working with the Executive Director, the Voices Against Violence Director is responsible for the overall management of the Voices Against Violence program, fund development, personnel supervision, community relations, financial management and programming and represents CVOEO within our communities.

Voices Against Violence has been providing services to survivors of domestic & sexual violence in Franklin and Grand Isle Counties since it was founded in 1980. As Voices Against Violence Director you will lead a team of exceptional staff. You will provide strategic direction and oversee the administration and operation of all programs and services of Voices Against Violence. You will provide leadership to the local Advisory Council to ensure growth and long-term sustainability of Voices Against Violence. You will represent Voices Against Violence by working closely with a broad range of community and statewide organizations, government agencies, survivors and human services providers. As a result of the wide area of representation travel will be required.

We are seeking candidates with a Master’s degree in a relevant human services discipline with proven progressive leadership experience. In addition, candidates must have five-seven years of experience in supervision of staff, fiscal management and administration; effective verbal and written communication skills, bilingual abilities a plus; demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment; experience managing programs including evaluation and most importantly, be of high integrity and character as the representative of Voices Against Violence and the survivors it serves.

When you come to work for CVOEO you're getting so much more than a paycheck!

We offer a great working environment and an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, generous paid time off, a retirement plan and discounted gym membership.

Interested in working with us? To apply, please visit www.cvoeo.org/ careers to submit a cover letter and resume. We embrace the diversity of our community and staff. CVOEO is interested in candidates who can contribute to our diversity. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until suitable applicants are found.

TOUR COORDINATORS GUEST SERVICES SPECIALIST

ONSITE-SHELBURNE

We are seeking a customer-service professional for a full-time position at our Shelburne o ces.

The primary responsibilities will include providing exceptional customer service, driving sales, and supporting tour preparation. Knowledge of Google Workspace, strong attention to detail, experience with phone sales, and ability to learn new software will be critical for the role.

Education/Experience: College Degree

Full description: gosojourn.com/jobs/ Send your application to: jobs@gosojourn.com

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

Travel is booming, and we are growing! Music Contact International, a group tour operator specializing in customized domestic and international performance travel, is seeking full-time Tour Coordinators.

Join our team, and be part of a community of dedicated, bright, and well-traveled professionals!

Salary range: 55-60k

For more details on the roles and application process, visit:

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» FULL TIME VINYL GRAPHIC INSTALLER

Williston-based installation crew. The preferred candidate will have 3-5 years’ experience in the following fields: vinyl graphic installation, full vehicle wraps, sign installation, vinyl weeding, prep work, window wall and floor graphic installations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

» A working knowledge in sign programs (will train the right person)

» Experience with various tools, including circular saws, drills, heat guns, etc.

» Physical ability to climb ladders and work at elevations of up to 16 feet

» Physical ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds of equipment

» Valid driver's license

» Pay will be experience based. Please provide references and photos of installed work upon applying.

» VINYL GRAPHICS INSTALLER ASSISTANT

The ideal candidate will assist our lead vinyl installers by prepping vehicles, vinyl graphics and help with installs. No prior experience needed, we are willing to train the right candidate. This position is a great fit for someone that is hardworking, detail oriented and interested in vinyl installation.

Send resume to: info@yipescorp.com and include which job in the subject.

Senior Revenue Specialist

For position details and application process, visit jobs.plattsburgh.edu and select “View Current Openings”

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HOUSING RETENTION SPECIALIST

Are you interested in a job that helps your community and makes a difference in people’s lives every day? Consider joining Burlington Housing Authority (BHA) in Burlington, Vt. We’re seeking candidates to continue BHA’s success in promoting innovative solutions that address housing instability challenges facing our diverse population of low-income families and individuals.

Currently, we’re looking for a full time (40 hours per week) Housing Retention Specialist in our Housing Retention and Services department. This position provides assistance to residents who have barriers to maintaining housing and/or subsidy. The Housing Retention Specialist works with residents in Chittenden County for the most part. This position works collaboratively with community agencies, Section 8, Property Management, and Inspections.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field and three to five years of experience working with diverse and vulnerable populations is required. The ideal candidate should be highly organized with strong written and verbal communication skills and positively contribute to a collaborative team. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation is preferred.

BHA serves a diverse population of tenants and partners with a variety of community agencies. To most effectively carry out our vision of delivering safe and affordable housing to all, we are committed to cultivating a staff that reflects varied lived experiences, viewpoints, and educational histories. Therefore, we strongly encourage candidates from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals, and women to apply. Multilingualism is a plus!

Our robust benefit package includes premium medical insurance with a health reimbursement account, dental, vision, short and long term disability, 10% employer funded retirement plan, 457 retirement plan, accident insurance, life insurance, cancer and critical illness insurance.

We provide a generous time off policy including 12 days of paid time off and 12 days of sick time in the first year. In addition to the paid time off, BHA recognizes 13 (paid) holidays and 2 (paid) floating cultural holidays.

Interested in this career opportunity? Send a cover letter and resume to: humanresources@burlingtonhousing.org

Human Resources

Burlington Housing Authority

65 Main Street, Suite 101

Burlington, VT 05401

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Burlington Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Feed Mill Production Operator

We have immediate openings for 2nd shift Mill Production Operators at our state-of-the-art feed mill in New Haven, Vermont. The Mill Production Operator works on a team of 4-5 individuals to manufacture bulk animal feed.

As a team member at Phoenix, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience

• Health and Dental Insurance

• Paid vacation, sick, & personal days, with most major holidays off

• 401K Retirement Plan

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

If you are interested in this position, please apply by sending your resume to lisa@phoenixfeeds.net, or call (802) 643-2299 to request an application.

DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER FOR EQUITY AND JUSTICE (CEJ)

Saint Michael’s College invites applications for a dynamic leader to become the inaugural Director of the Center for Equity and Justice (CEJ). The Center’s purpose is to foster a collaborative hub that bridges the academic and co-academic areas related to equity and justice. The Director leads the Center in curating, providing, and sharing resources and programming to build faculty and academic staff capacities for equity and justice in curriculum, teaching, and advising practices. The Center supports equity- and justice-focused experiential learning opportunities for students and works with various Centers and offices across campus to cultivate collaborative and strategic partnerships. The Center for Equity and Justice will focus on multiple aspects of equity and justice in an intersectional way, with special prominence given to racial equity and justice, furthering the College’s overall goal of robust diversity and inclusion. For a complete job description, benefits information, and to apply online, please visit: https://bit.ly/SMCDCEJ

BUILDING OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN

Burlington Housing Authority (BHA) in Burlington, VT seeks a full time Building Operations Technician to join our dedicated team. This position performs general maintenance work in BHA owned and managed properties. This includes building exteriors, common areas, apartments, building systems, fixtures, and grounds. Our Building Operations Techs are required to participate in the oncall rotation, which covers night and weekend emergencies.

Qualified candidates should have a minimum of two years of work in general building maintenance or building trades. The ideal candidate would have a demonstrated proficiency in building trades including carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, grounds keeping, and snow removal.

Technicians must have a valid state motor vehicle operator license at all times. The physical activities for this position include squatting, ascending and descending ladders, scaffolding, and stairs, working in small or confined spaces, twisting and lifting up to 100 pounds, often repeating motions with wrists, fingers, and hands. This position works in all environmental conditions.

Technicians must be detail oriented, efficient, be able to work within time sensitive parameters, and able to work independently, as well as part of a team. Having strong interpersonal skills and being sensitive to the needs of the elderly, disabled, and very low-income households is a must.

BHA serves a diverse population of tenants and partners with a variety of community agencies. To most effectively carry out our vision of delivering safe and affordable housing to all, we are committed to cultivating a staff that reflects varied lived experiences, viewpoints, and educational histories. Therefore, we strongly encourage candidates from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and women to apply. Multilingualism is a plus!

BHA offers a competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Our robust benefit package includes premium medical insurance with a health reimbursement account, dental, vision, short and long term disability, 10% employer funded retirement plan, 457 retirement plan, accident insurance, life insurance, cancer and critical illness insurance.

We provide a generous time off policy including 12 days of paid time off and 12 days of sick time in the first year. In addition to the paid time off, BHA recognizes 13 (paid) holidays and offers 2 additional paid floating holidays.

If you are interested in this career opportunity, please submit a resume and cover letter to humanresources@burlingtonhousing.org

Burlington Housing Authority - Human Resources

65 Main St, Suite 101 Burlington, VT 05401

Burlington Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

IT SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

The Information Technology department at Saint Michael’s College invites applications for the IT Systems Administrator position. The IT Systems Administrator provides operational and technical support within the department and the broader SMC community for systems across the organization. Typical duties include user account management, ID card printing, support for our Zoom-based communication system, and general system administration for departmental servers. The IT Department is customer service oriented, and team members interact regularly with employees and students. The successful candidate will join a team that has cultivated a positive culture of collaboration and support for professional and personal growth.

For a complete job description, benefits information, and to apply online, please visit: https://bit.ly/SMCITSA

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Apply for open positions at Champlain Valley Head Start including Early Education teachers and more!

Join a supportive program with strong colleagueship, amazing benefits, and generous time off.

Join a supportive program with strong colleagueship, amazing benefits, and generous time off.

Make an impact in the lives of young children and their families.

Make an impact in the lives of young children and their families.

Sign-On Bonus available for qualifying positions!

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PART-TIME YEAR-ROUND MAINTENANCE WORKER

Part-time position available for a Building & Grounds Maintenance Worker. 26 hrs/week. Responsibilities include building and grounds maintenance, custodial work, plowing operations in winter months, and other duties as assigned. Valid VT State Driver’s License is required. Applications can be picked up at the Public Works office at 7878 Williston Road, Williston, VT or, town.williston. vt.us/employment. E.O.E. Position will remain open until filled.

PASTRY CHEF

Mirabelles is hiring a fulltime Pastry Chef that has experience with cake decorating, large batch production, including laminated doughs. Must have good communication skills and is detail orientated. This position requires product development, daily prep planning, weekly ordering and basic love for baking.

Send resumes to: info@mirabellesbakery.com

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VERMONT STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY

Make a Difference to Your Neighbors!

Offering an excellent benefits package that includes health insurance with an HRA, 100% employer-paid dental, life insurance, retirement, and generous paid time off including 13 holidays!

Seeking friendly, customer-service oriented individuals to fill several administrative support and management positions. Openings include:

Site Manager – White River Jct.

Field Representative Client Services Specialist

These positions are full-time, 40 hours per week. Please visit vsha.org for more information.

VSHA is an equal opportunity employer.

Project Director

Do you have a passion for Vermont’s farms, forests, and community lands?

We are seeking a project lead in central Vermont who can:

• Manage a variety of conservation projects and deepen relationships

• Apply expertise in land conservation and natural resources management, particularly in agriculture and outdoor recreation

• Collaborate with internal and external partners with an open and curious mind

Learn more and apply at vlt.org/employment. The position will remain open until 7/24/23. The annual starting salary is $62,844 plus a cafeteria allowance of $23,600 to pay for health care and other benefits.

The Vermont Land Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We honor and invite people of all backgrounds and life experiences to apply.

Grants Coordinator

Watersheds United Vermont (WUV) is hiring a part-time Grants Coordinator. As part of Watersheds United Vermont’s work, WUV administers multiple block grants, largely through funding from Vermont’s Department of Environmental Conservation. The purpose of these block grants is for WUV to provide subgrants to watershed groups and partner organizations for watershed restoration projects statewide. WUV is seeking a half time (~20 hours per week) Grants Coordinator to help with all administrative and financial aspects of these grant programs as well as to support other WUV strategies. This position will work closely with WUV’s Director and Grants Administrator to ensure successful grant making, reporting and tracking. Visit https://bit.ly/3r24tIG for more infomation.

Send cover letter and resumes to: watershedsunited@gmail.com

Development Manager

Yestermorrow Design/Build School is seeking a talented, self-motivated individual to further the School’s development e orts. This person will work closely with the Executive Director to cultivate existing donor relationships and to provide insight, direction and leadership to our school’s fundraising initiatives, which include special events, major gifts, grant writing, and more.

Prior fundraising experience, especially at a nonprofit, is required. Potential for hybrid in-person/remote work.

Base Pay Starting at $23/hour based on experience plus generous benefit package.

For a more detailed job description visit our website at: yestermorrow.org/jobs

Assistant to the Vice Provost for Student A airs

Customer Care Coordinator

e Customer Care Coordinator serves as the front-line response for all questions and concerns related to campus housing. Additionally, this position welcomes visitors, books space reservations, and oversees administrative duties in the main o ce for the Department of Residential Life.

(O ce/Program Support Senior)

Dean of Students O ce (www.uvm.edu/~sa airs)

e University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/A rmative Action Employer. All quali ed applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.

is position has a salary range of $40K —$45K, and is bene ts eligible. For more information on job responsibilities, quali cations, and the application process, please visit UVMJOBS.COM (posting #S4422PO)

is position will provide executive-level support, coordination, and project management for the Vice Provost of Student Affairs and Dean of Students. is position will welcome and triage all questions and requests received in the Office of the Vice Provost and Dean of Students. e Assistant to the Vice Provost will interact with projects and communications that may be highly confidential and sensitive in nature. is position will also organize and implement all Divisionwide events for 250 staff members and planning meetings for Division Leadership. e Assistant to the Vice Provost will coordinate with other University community members and those relevant to the VPSA's participation in a variety of activities.

Administrative Assistant

For further information on this position (#0041263) and to apply with electronic application, resume, cover letter and reference contact information, visit our website at www.uvmjobs.com.

e University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

VHB’s South Burlington, Vermont office has an opening for an enthusiastic, highly organized, detailoriented employee to join our administrative services team. The position provides support to our office with a wide range of tasks from day to day. The ideal candidate should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work independently as well as with a team in a dynamic, fast paced deadline-oriented consulting firm. Candidate should be proactive with an ability to prioritize tasks and anticipate needs. We anticipate about 20-30 hours per week. Apply at VHB.com/join-us

Qualifications: 2-5 years of office administration experience; high school diploma or GED

Apply online: careers-vhb.icims.com/jobs/3737/ administrative-assistant/job

Youth and Community Programs Coordinator

Interested in connecting people to the places where they live, play, work, and learn?

Stowe Land Trust, a local land conservation nonprofit in Stowe, VT, is seeking a Community Programs Coordinator! This VHCB AmeriCorps position offers an exciting opportunity to make an impact at the community level. Visit stowelandtrust.org for position description and information on how to apply.

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VP of Communications

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Community Heart & Soul is a resident-driven process that engages the entire population of a town in identifying what they love most about their community, the future they want for it, and how to achieve it. Developed and tested in over 100 towns across the US, we are expanding our program to include hundreds of new communities. To support our growth, we have a new top management opening for Vice President of Communications. Learn more and apply today! communityheartandsoul.org/careers/

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FULL-TIME DISPATCH SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR OR DISPATCH SUPERVISOR

The Public Safety/Fire & Rescue Departments at Saint Michael’s College are inviting applications for a Full-Time Dispatch Switchboard Operator or Dispatch Supervisor to dispatch radio calls and operate the College switchboard. The successful candidate will be responsible for answering all incoming calls and directing calls to the appropriate party quickly, accurately, and professionally. This role receives all emergency calls for SMC campus and the surrounding community. Dispatch, switchboard, emergency services experience desirable, but we will provide training for a motivated and dependable person with demonstrated aptitude. This position will work 40 hours a week in 8 hour shifts, with a focus on evening shifts, but with the flexibility to work regular hours, as well as weekend and holiday times. For a complete job description, benefits information, and to apply online, please visit: https://bit.ly/SMCFTDSO2

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(JUN. 21-JUL. 22)

I wrote my horoscope column for over ten years before it began to get widely syndicated. What changed? I became a better writer and oracle, for one thing. My tenacity was inexhaustible. I was always striving to improve my craft, even when the rewards were meager. Another important factor in my eventual success was my persistence in marketing. I did a lot of hard work to ensure the right publications knew about me. I suspect, fellow Cancerian, that 2024 is likely to bring you a comparable breakthrough in a labor of love you have been cultivating for a long time. And the coming months of 2023 will be key in setting the stage for that breakthrough.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Genius physicist Albert Einstein said, “The formulation of a problem is often more essential than its solution, which may be merely a matter of mathematical or experimental skill. To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old questions from new angles, requires creative imagination and makes real advances.” What he said here applies to our personal dilemmas, too. When we figure out the right questions to ask, we are more than halfway toward a clear resolution. This is always true, of course, but it will be an especially crucial principle for you in the coming weeks.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): “Every great advance in natural knowledge has involved the absolute rejection of authority.” So said Taurus biologist and anthropologist Thomas Huxley (1825-1895). I don’t think you will have to be quite so forceful as that in the coming weeks. But I hope you’re willing to further your education by rebelling against what you already know. And I hope you will be boisterously skeptical about conventional wisdom and trendy ideas. Have fun cultivating a feisty approach to learning! The more time you spend exploring beyond the borders of your familiar world, the better.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun. 20): Hooray and hallelujah! You’ve been experimenting with the perks of being pragmatic and well grounded. You have been extra intent on translating your ideals into effective actions. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen you so dedicated to enjoying the simple pleasures. I love that you’re investigating the wonders of being as down-to-earth as you dare. Congratulations! Keep doing this honorable work.

LEO (Jul. 23-Aug. 22): Maybe you wished you cared more deeply about a certain situation. Your lack of empathy and passion may feel like a hole in your soul. If so, I have good news. The coming weeks will be a favorable time to find the missing power; to tap into the warm, wet feelings that could motivate your quest for greater connection. Here’s a good way to begin the process: Forget everything you think you know about the situation with which you want more engagement. Arrive at an empty, still point that enables you to observe the situation as if you were seeing it for the first time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sep. 22): You are in an astrological phase when you’d be wise to wrangle with puzzles and enigmas. Whether or not you come up with crisp solutions isn’t as crucial as your earnest efforts to limber up your mind. For best results, don’t worry and sweat about it; have fun! Now I’ll provide a sample riddle to get you in the mood. It’s adapted from a text by David Wallechinsky and Irving Wallace. You are standing before two identical closed doors, one leading to grime and confusion, the other to revelation and joy. Before the doors stand two figures: an

angel who always tells the truth and a demon who always lies. But they look alike, and you may ask only one question to help you choose what door to take. What do you do? (Possible answer: Ask either character what the other would say if you asked which door to take, then open the opposite door.)

LIBRA (Sep. 23-Oct. 22): I found a study that concluded that just 6.1 percent of online horoscopes provide legitimate predictions about the future. Furthermore, the research indicated, 62.3 percent of them consist of bland, generic pabulum of no value to the recipient. I disagree with these assessments. Chani Nicholas, Michael Lutin, Susan Miller and Jessica Shepherd are a few of many regular horoscope writers whose work I find interesting. My own astrological oracles are useful, too. And by the way, how can anyone have the hubris to decide which horoscopes are helpful and which are not? This thing we do is a highly subjective art, not an objective science. In the spirit of my comments here, Libra, and in accordance with astrological omens, I urge you to declare your independence from so-called experts and authorities who tell you they know what’s valid and worthwhile for you. Here’s your motto: “I’m the authoritative boss of my own truth.”

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Is it a fact that our bodies are made of stardust? Absolutely true, says planetary scientist Dr. Ashley King. Nearly all the elements comprising our flesh, nerves, bones and blood were originally forged in at least one star, maybe more. Some of the stuff we are made of lived a very long time in a star that eventually exploded: a supernova. Here’s another amazing revelation about you: You are composed of atoms that have existed for almost 14 billion years. I bring these startling realities to your attention, Scorpio, in honor of the most expansive phase of your astrological cycle. You have a mandate to deepen and broaden and enlarge your understanding of who you are and where you came from.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

I foresee that August will be a time of experiments and explorations. Life will be in a generous mood toward you, tempting and

teasing you with opportunities from beyond your circle of expectations. But let’s not get carried away until it makes cosmic sense to get carried away. I don’t want to urge you to embrace wild hope prematurely. Between now and the end of July, I advise you to enjoy sensible gambles and measured adventures. It’s OK to go deep and be rigorous, but save the full intensity for later.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Is there a crucial half-conscious question lurking in the underside of your mind? A smoldering doubt or muffled perplexity that’s important for you to address? I suspect there is. Now it’s time to coax it up to the surface of your awareness so you may deal with it forthrightly. You must not let it smolder there in its hiding place. Here’s the good news, Capricorn: If you bring the dilemma or confusion or worry into the full light of your consciousness, it will ultimately lead you to unexpected treasure. Be brave!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In Larry McMurtry’s novel Duane’s Depressed, the life of the main character has come to a standstill. He no longer enjoys his job. The fates of his kids are too complicated for him to know how to respond. He has a lot of feelings but has little skill in expressing them. At a loss about how to change his circumstances, he takes a small and basic step: He stops driving his pickup truck and instead walks everywhere he needs to go. Your current stasis is nowhere near as dire as Duane’s, Aquarius. But I do recommend you consider his approach to initiating transformation: Start small and basic.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Author K.V. Patel writes, “As children, we laugh fully with the whole body. We laugh with everything we have.” In the coming weeks, Pisces, I would love for you to regularly indulge in just that: total delight and release. Furthermore, I predict you will be more able than usual to summon uproarious life-affirming amusement from the depths of your enchanted soul. Further furthermore, I believe you will have more reasons than ever before to throw your head back and unleash your entire self in rippling bursts of healing hysterical hilarity. To get started, practice chuckling, giggling and chortling for one minute right now.

supported by: Landscape architect Ken Mills bought his 1770s home in northern Chittenden County 25 years ago. His property includes Studio JuJu, an elaborate parklike area featuring a screened-in waterfall and koi pond, massive ornate doors, metal sculptures, a stone labyrinth, and an iron bridge. Eva Sollberger toured Mills’ secret garden for the latest episode of "Stuck in Vermont."

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I’m looking to get to know someone the old-fashioned way. I don’t have a sense of urgency or timeline. I am interested in going slow and building genuine connection and rapport. itry, 42, seeking: M, l

LOOKING FOR MY OTHER HALF

I’m fun, laid-back and kind. I’m looking for a long-term relationship with someone who is looking for the same. I own my home, have a job and pay my bills. I’m looking for a true connection. WifeyMaterial, 39, seeking: M, l

READY TO MEET VINTAGE GENTLEMAN

Happy and healthy 84-y/o woman looking for a gentleman to share exploring Vermont, ethnic restaurants, walks in the woods, bagels and coffee. ANNYLOUIE 84, seeking: M

COMPASSIONATE, PLAYFUL WRITER AND GARDENER

I love laughing and talking with brilliant, creative, positive, practical, kind and kinda funny kinds of gals. I love silence, singing, swimming and eating. I am a returning Vermonter, having been gone for years, and I’m interested in connecting with friends and a lover. I enjoy listening to scientists, artists, teachers, healers and activists of all ages. Laughing 61, seeking: W, l

CARMEN SEEKS WALDO

Down-to-earth single mom. Take care of my son on my own and have it under control. Great taste in music, know what I want to eat and my sense of humor is on point. Don’t ski or snowboard but am active. Ice hockey was my sport growing up. Love concerts, the outdoors, road trips and the Red Sox. PinkflydHockeyLover42, 40, seeking: M, l

MEN seeking...

THE QUIET IS PAINFUL.

I’m looking for a companion. Someone I can walk with and hold their hand or put my arm around. I want to know someone cares and likes me for who and what I am. The days are long, but nights are painful. The only sound in the house is the dog licking her dish, waiting for breakfast. Nutsey 71, seeking: W, l

FINDING PEACE IN VERMONT

If you like the outdoors, being healthy and you see 65 as young, we would probably get along. Vermont is stunning. I love rail trails. Maybe it is because you just can’t get lost on them! Or can you? Bicycles and hiking, wooden-bat summer baseball, and quiet days on the motorcycle. This would be me. Never forget ice cream! Vermont_Dreaming, 60, seeking: W, l

ADULT COMPANIONSHIP

Looking for adult companionship as needed or as friends.

AdultCompanion, 58, seeking: W

OLD-SCHOOL

I like to work in my machine shop and welding shop. I have some gardens that are three feet off the ground. I plant peas. I have a lot of tomato plants and a few other plants. I am looking for a lady to be a friend. Xoxox. phruwa77, 79 seeking: W

INFINITE POSSIBILITIES

Gay, Native American, senior citizen, community activist, choir, Republican. No judgments or dogma in relationships. Date in Burlington or South Burlington mall. I have a pacemaker. SOULMAN05401 58, seeking: M, l

READY TO MINGLE

I’m an optimistic person who is downto-earth, humorous, thoughtful, loving and caring. I am young with a young spirit and mind. I love traveling, hiking, cooking, watching movies, listening to music, going on road trips, being one with nature and taking walks on the beach. meetrhett 57, seeking: W, l

ADVENTUROUS AND CURIOUS

Seeking someone to explore all things kinky in the Burlington area. Young professional who needs to loosen up every so often and hopes to meet someone who would like to do the same. It doesn’t have to grow into an actual relationship but a regular playmate. Discretion is key, and your relationship status is your choice. Kingloverlover 40, seeking: W, Gp

FIT AND WITTY ADVENTURE SEEKER

Witty, health-conscious, fun-loving, hopeless romantic seeking partner in crime/travel partner to lose myself with.

I love to travel, spend time with friends and family, watch live performances (concerts/pro sports), and just be active. Looking to meet a lady who’s kind, curious, caring and a little mischievous.

Jaycee412 51, seeking: W, l

LEVELING UP

Maybe this is better than Tinder? IDK. I’m just a good dude, always moving toward better. I have a lot to offer, to give, and I have zero pretenses. Out looking for a good partner. What about you? ShindigVT, 41, seeking: W, l

GREAT GUY IN MONTPELIER

Retired, attractive, always busy, always time to have fun. Was successful professional musician, singer, actor. Still have a great singing voice and still play music.

Montpelier_Man 67, seeking: W, l

GOLFER, CHECKING WINDAGE, WIND

SPEED

I am a gentleman and an officer in the Vermont State Guard as a chaplain. I am a nondenominational Christian chaplain and currently chaplain for the Department of Vermont DAV. tankerfa 65, seeking: W, l

LET’S HAVE SOME FUN

I’m a 28-y/o living in northern Vermont. I enjoy making music, exercising and being outdoors. I’m looking for an older female to have some fun with.

VTmaverick28 28, seeking: W

VOTE FOR PEDRO

For some reason, this movie popped in my head while thinking of writing here. Napoleon Dynamite would not be a romantic movie or put you on the edge of the seat. I guess my reason is that if you want someone spontaneous, fun and easy to talk to: Vote for me. Maybe friends can turn into something Dynamite!

LovHockey2 49, seeking: W, l

EASYGOING FOR FUN, ADVENTURE, EXCITEMENT

Happy-go-lucky guy who likes the outdoors and being active! Would like to explore near and far. Like spending time together and alone. I can work hard and also play hard! Do like some relaxing time, too! Tactile 65, seeking: W, l

TRANS WOMEN RECENTLY RELOCATED, ADVENTUROUS, FREE SPIRIT

I’m a gorgeous, white, 100 percent passable trans lady who is 57 and could pass as 30 — yes, 30! I long for love, laughter and romance, along with loving nature. I want a man who’s all man, rugged, handsome, well built but prefers a woman like myself. It’s as simple as that. We meet, fall in love and live happily ever after. Sammijo, 57, seeking: M, l

T GIRL LIVE IN VT

I’m a feminine trans woman with a good sense of humor. I want a special someone. I like dinner and a movie or a baseball game, riding the bike path and seeing shows at Higher Ground. I love my record collection and taking care of my house. I’m looking for some companionship and love, building a good relationship. Luv2BaGurl, 63 seeking: M, W, TM, TW, Q, NC, NBP, l COUPLES

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SNOW AND SUN EQUAL FUN

Borders and boundaries are sexy. We’re pretty cute. We like to have fun, and we bet you do, too. Happily married couple (W, 35; M, 45), open-minded and looking to explore. Love playing outdoors. Looking to meet a couple, man or woman for fun and adventure. Ideal meetup is a cottage in the mountains with great food and lots of great wine. SnownSun 46, seeking: Cp, l

LOVERS OF LIFE

We are a 40s couple, M/F, looking for adventurous encounters with openminded, respectful M/F or couples. Looking to enjoy sexy encounters, FWBs, short term or long term. sunshines 42, seeking: M, W, Q, Cp

LOOKING FOR OUR MAN!

Ideally hoping for a throuple/FWB situation. Us: established M/F couple. DD-free. (She: 44, straight BBW; he: 46, bi MWM). Drinks, 420-friendly, fires, get outside, music, Netflix and chill, always horny. You: DD-free, clean, masculine bi male (30ish to 50ish) who works and knows how to enjoy life! A little rough/hard (top, real man, etc.) with a compassionate heart and a bit of a snuggler. Connection is key. Let’s chat and get to know each other, then play! ginganddaddy 47, seeking: M

EXPLORING THREESOMES AND FOURSOMES

We are an older and wiser couple discovering that our sexuality is amazingly hot! Our interest is another male for threesomes or a couple. We’d like to go slowly, massage you with a happy ending. She’d love to be massaged with a happy ending or a dozen. Would you be interested in exploring sexuality with a hot older couple? DandNformen 66 seeking: M, TM, NC, Cp, l

SIZE MATTERS

My girl and I are looking for wellhung bi guys or couples with same.

Gettogether 63, seeking: M, W, Cp

EXPERIENCE SOMETHING NEW

We are a loving couple of over five years. Love to play and try new things. Spend free time at the ledges. Looking for people to play with. Perhaps dinner, night out and maybe breakfast in the morning. Looking for open-minded men, women or couples who enjoy fun times and new experiences. 2newAdventurers 55, seeking: M, W, Cp, Gp

ROCKET FROM MATCH.COM

Hello, Rocket from match.com. Hoping you will see this. Would like to get to know you but am not interested for joining match.com. I know it is a long shot, but if you see this, you are gorgeous and I would love to get a chance to meet you. When: Saturday, July 1, 2023. Where: on match.com. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915782

ANCIENT GODDESS ARTIST

When we found each other’s eyes by the fire, I recognized you and you recognized me. When we slow our minds down and open our hearts, the recognition is still unmistakable. I love you, SG. I’ll come around sometime and get that squeak out of your door? When: Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Where: Montpelier. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #915781

BIRD-WATCHING

I was bird-watching with my binoculars when you caught my eye. You were sitting on a park bench reading the paper when you saw me observing you. You got up and left before I could come over and say anything, but I’d love to get to know you better. When: Saturday, June 24, 2023. Where: Waterfront Park. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915780

SARANAC LAKE ALDI PARKING LOT

A long shot, but here goes. 5 p.m. You: cute, short-haired blonde in green, pleated long skirt. Lanyard work badges. Me: tall, blue shirt, glasses. You offered to put my cart away. I remarked on your skirt. Would like to pay back your sweetness. Coffee, drinks, dinner? When: Monday, June 26, 2023. Where: Aldi, Saranac Lake, N.Y. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915778

SOPHIA (SOFIA?)

We talked about raised beds, shared some cake. You flirt with a lot of eye contact. Let me know if you felt the same connection. When: Saturday, June 24, 2023. Where: after the after-party.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915777

MOTIV8 LICENSE PLATE, MOVILLE

Almost bumped into you a couple of times that night. Your face showed a combination of intensity and sweetness that I found very intriguing.

When: Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

Where: Maplefields, Morrisville.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915776

MANGO LASSI

You: longish light brown hair pulled back by sunglasses, walking into Deep City to ask for a table. wearing a dark green T-shirt and black/ gray pants. Me: sitting on a bench outside in awe of how beautiful and handsome you are. Be my sweet, sexy, silky mango lassi? When: Monday, June 19, 2023. Where: Burlington.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #915775

BMW MOTORCYCLE CHASE IN WILLISTON

When: 5:30 p.m. You: blondish beard, white shirt, black BMW motorcycle. I enjoyed chatting with you about the BMW factory and museum in my home state. (Don’t let the out-of-state plates fool ya; I live in Vermont.) Maybe we could go for a ride sometime? When: Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Where: parking lot of Chase Bank, Williston.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #915774

SHAW’S, SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 3 P.M.

You: girl with bell-bottoms. Me: guy with sun tee. You looked good. Maybe you’d like to go for a walk sometime.

When: Saturday, June 17, 2023.

Where: Shaw’s, Shelburne Road.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915773

REVEREND Ask

Irreverent counsel on life’s conundrums

De Rev end,

I have a friend who is trapped in the closet. He tells me all the time in little hints and jokes he makes. I want him to come out and let him know that we will support him and his queer journey. I want to throw him a surprise Pride party just to show that we know and we support him. He doesn’t have to hide anymore. What should I do, Rev? Help me! C di B. F dah se

(WOMAN, 22)

HI, LYNN. MONTPELIER SHAW’S. Hi, Lynn. I wished I had asked if you were open to meeting for coffee or a drink.

I’d love to continue our conversation.

Steve. When: Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Where: Shaw’s, Montpelier. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915772

HOTTY PATOTTY (OH SO NAUGHTY?)

Saw you sitting with a cute spotted dog and an eye patch. We made voluptuous eye contact that was borderline heretical. Meet for some Tony Danza and margs? When: Monday, May 15, 2023. Where: waterfront. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915771

HANNAFORD BY ESSEX OUTLETS

You were a cute male driving an Audi with your snow tires in the back seat. We chatted in the checkout line — waved to each other at least six times as we parted ways. Were you just super friendly, or were we flirting? If you see this, I would like to get to know you better. When: Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Where: Hannaford, Essex outlets. You: Man. Me: Man. #915770

BRAZIL NUTS?

We chatted about selenium and refrigerated Brazil nuts. I enjoyed our brief interaction (and your good looks). If you’re single and would like to see if we have anything else to chat about, drop me a line. When: Sunday, April 30, 2023. Where: City Market South End. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915769

CONVERTIBLE WAVES

You: upper middle-aged man with white locks driving a bomb-ass convertible. Me: middle-aged woman driving a different color, same make convertible going the opposite way. Your smile is contagious, and I appreciated the super enthusiastic wave. You’ve got a pretty fantastic ride, and mine makes me smile like a damn fool, too! When: Saturday, May 6, 2023. Where: Colchester. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915767

DON’T JERSEY CITY MARKET

We were walking into the market at the same time on Monday night. I told you how I liked your “Don’t Jersey Vermont” bumper sticker. You smiled; we talked; I almost fainted. We bumped into each other again, made another quick comment, but then we both kept walking. I fully regret not asking you for your name or number. When: Monday, May 1, 2023. Where: South End City Market. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915766

REZ IN WATERBURY, 4/30

You and your friend/relative left shortly after my group of six arrived; we caught each other’s eye more than once, and I had no clue how to stop you and introduce myself. Your eye contact convinced me you’re someone I was meant to know.

Me: six feet tall, short-clipped beard, blue jacket, greenish shirt. Can I treat you to lunch somewhere? When: Sunday, April 30, 2023. Where: the Rez, Waterbury. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915765

HOW CAN I MISS YOU?

I stopped at Mac’s Quick Stop on South Main Street in St. Albans about eight months ago. You smiled really big and said “Hi!” in a really flirty way. You were about five foot eight, blond and gorgeous and were driving a white GMC work truck. I have found myself missing you like you are a part of me. What. e. Hell. When: Saturday, September 17, 2022. Where: St. Albans.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #915764

BLUE EYES ON THE BOARDWALK

8:30 a.m. You were walking a dog for your roommate; I was looking at birds. We chatted briefly, exchanged names. You told me what “rovering” is. Was there a little spark there? Wishing I’d had the nerve to ask you for your number. When: Saturday, April 29, 2023. Where: Waterfront Park.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915763

FEMALE LIFTIE AT MORSE HIGHLANDS

Always enjoyed seeing you as I did laps on Morse Highlands, squeezing in snippets of conversation each time I was getting on the chair. I was usually in a black/ blue plaid coat and electric blue pants. Maybe it was you who waved to me on a last day going up Mogul Mouse and you were at top of Magic Carpet. Connection?

When: Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Where: Morse Highlands Lift at Smuggs.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915762

JEFFERSONVILLE CUPBOARD DELI, THURSDAY 4/27

A warm ursday evening. Both of our gas pumps were giving us all kinds of hell at the same time, causing a stereo cacophony of beeping. Is it your pump or mine? anks for the laugh, sharing your smile and conversation, and sending me into the evening with a laugh. Would love to see you again under quieter circumstances.

When: ursday, April 27, 2023.

Where: Cupboard Deli, Jeffersonville.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915761

De C di B. F dah se,

If your buddy came out to his friends and family and you wanted to throw him a surprise party to show support and celebrate, that would be fantastic. But it sounds like you’re saying you want to have a coming-out party for someone who hasn’t even come out yet? at’s a big no. Nope. Noppittynope. I can’t say it enough. at would be a huge party foul.

You think he’s dropping hints that he’s queer, but you may be entirely wrong. Trust me. People have thought I was a lesbian since before I even knew what the word meant. And

SHAW’S PARKING LOT

I saw you in the parking lot, and you helped me find my car (which was, like, 10 feet away from me). You were wearing a hat and had a lot of tattoos. I was wearing a blue shirt and a black skirt. You seemed cool. If you see this and want to hang out sometime, let me know. When: Friday, April 28, 2023. Where: Shaw’s parking lot. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915760

RECORD STORE DAY, MONTPELIER

We had an awkward interaction when you asked if I needed help finding anything. I was the guy with the short mullet and glasses. We kept making eye contact and smiling at each other after that. I asked you about the difference between the two copies of Kate Bush’s Hounds of Love. I bought the remastered version. When: Saturday, April 22, 2023. Where: Buch Spieler, Montpelier. You: Man. Me: Man. #915759

BEAUTIFUL BROWN EYES

Dear woman, I viewed you from my window as you did your job at my neighbors’ last week. Always lovely to see you! Could we share burgers and beers on my back deck some pleasant evening? e past is behind us. Let’s choose friendship and peace instead. Always... When: Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Where: central Vermont.

You: Woman. Me: Woman. #915758

VERMONT COMPOST

Did we have a moment of connection while you helped my dad and me load up compost into a red Tacoma, or was it just a beautiful spring day? If both, LMK. When: Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

Where: Vermont Compost. You: Gender non-conformist. Me: Woman. #915757

CALEDONIA SPIRITS HOST, 4/14

I loved talking to you while trying the honey vodka. We were sharing housing ideas. You in Montpelier, me in Vergennes. I am kicking myself for not getting your number. Loved your glasses. Let me know if you want to share a hike and tea. Or, as you said, travel with someone. I thought there was a connection. When: Friday, April 14, 2023. Where: Caledonia Spirits distillery. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915756

MANUAL TRANSMISSION 2004 CRV

What was I thinking?! I should have given you my contact info. LMK if you would like it. When: Sunday, April 16, 2023. Where: Champlain Farms on North Ave. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915753

I’m not. If somebody had thrown me a surprise coming-out party, I probably would have thought it was hilarious. A more sensitive person could be completely mortified.

Your friend’s sexual orientation is none of your business unless he chooses to share that information with you. In the meantime, go ahead and have a big Pride party and invite him. But the only thing you should worry about coming out of the closet is the outfit you’re going to wear.

Good luck and God bless, The Rev end

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#LL1678

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#LL1679

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Sensual older couple enjoying life. Snowbirds (Florida), welltraveled, fit and fun. Seeking to meet others curious about alternative modes of sexuality. Meet up in BTV for a glass of wine and chat? #LL1670

GM bottom looking for NSA fun or possibly FWB. Look for top men 40 to 60ish. Race unimportant. Married is fine, too; discretion assured. Phone/ text. #L1667

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