Seven Days, August 23, 2023

THRILL THRILL

How frost affects pick-your-own

A traveling photo project in Lyndon

WEEK IN REVIEW

AUGUST 16-23, 2023

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that ACTOR’S STUDIO

Oscar winner Susan Sarandon sued a Massachusetts construction firm over defects in her new Stamford home. Not a client to make unhappy.

TINY MENACE

Health o cials warned that mosquitoes in Alburgh and Swanton have tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis. The virus can be fatal.

150,000

That’s how many more residents Vermont needs by 2035 to keep the state’s economy strong, according to a think tank, Vermont Public reported.

TOPFIVE

MOST POPULAR ITEMS ON SEVENDAYSVT.COM

1. “Burlington Restaurant Owner Ahmed Omar Dies Unexpectedly” by Melissa Pasanen. e friendly and upbeat owner of Kismayo Kitchen in Burlington died in his sleep, a family member said. He was 36.

2. “A Clinical Social Worker Surrendered His License After Clients Reported Inappropriate Behavior” by Colin Flanders. Bob Wolford, 73, worked with trauma victims for decades.

3. “Hinesburg Restaurant Owner Opens Maple Café in Vergennes” by Melissa Pasanen. Claudia Amparo launched a new eatery on Main Street.

HISTORIC MAKEOVER

A red-brick synagogue in Burlington’s Old North End has a new owner who plans to turn it into an incubator for food vendors. e congregation of Ahavath Gerim sold the 168 Archibald Street property in June to entrepreneur Kitter Spater. It’s the oldest synagogue in Vermont and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Spater paid $300,000, less than half of the original 2021 listing price for the building, which has structural issues.

Spater — who cofounded and sold dog-gear company Kurgo and recently started Sloggn Gear, which makes vehicle travel racks — said it’s been his lifelong dream to rehab an old, storied building and “be a part of history.” He intends to turn its main sanctuary into an incubator for six to eight small food vendors, a concept he described as “Faneuil Hall meets food trucks.” He envisions a place where families gather, breathing new life into the Old North End. In the evenings, he hopes to have a more “adult-oriented” space, with a bar and live music.

He also plans to build several apartments in the basement and house his office in the building, pending city approval to rezone the building for mixed use.

But first, Spater has a long to-do list. at includes repairing the brick building’s foundation, walls and roof, and figuring out how to salvage some of the original design

elements, such as a stamped-tin ceiling. He’s working with historic preservationists and leaders of Ohavi Zedek, the synagogue on North Prospect Street, to make sure that Ahavath Gerim’s religious relics are preserved.

e Ohavi Zedek congregation, started by Lithuanian Jews in the late 19th century, worshipped at the Archibald Street synagogue until 1952, when it moved. But some members stayed behind and formed their own congregation, Ahavath Gerim. e synagogue has not been used for religious services since before the pandemic.

Ohavi Zedek will maintain the right to use an outbuilding on the property, known as a chevra kadisha, where bodies are prepared for burial — the only such structure in northern Vermont.

Ohavi Zedek’s president, Jeff Potash, said he is delighted that his synagogue has been able to acquire some of Ahavath Gerim’s storied treasures. Potash said he’s thankful to Spater for restoring the building and he doesn’t mourn the fact that it will be used for nonreligious purposes.

Vermont still has a vibrant Jewish community and multiple places of worship, Potash said: “ e nature of all religious enterprise is that it changes.”

Read Alison Novak’s full story at sevendaysvt.com.

STANDING TALL

e July 10 deluge inundated fields at 100-acre Foote Brook Farm in Johnson. e barn flooded, destroying expensive equipment. More than 75 percent of the crops were lost.

“We’ve really been in survival mode,” co-owner Joie Lehouillier said. “We have to concentrate on how we make it out of this season alive.”

Despite that, Foote Brook Farm has benefited from the generosity of others to emerge as an affordable local food hub for waterlogged Johnson residents, whose only gro-

PARTY’S OVER

Vermont has stopped accepting applications for its program that paid people up to $10,000 to move to the state. Guess they’ll have to just want to come.

CLEAN RESULTS

UVM Extension o cials say they haven’t found major contaminants in post-flood testing at some commercial farms. Good news.

4. “Magic Chopsticks to Open in Burlington” by Carolyn Shapiro. A noodle bar opens this month in a Champlain College building at 194 St. Paul Street.

5. “Pass or Fail? Newly Branded Vermont State University Needs More Students — but Its Enrollment Is Declining” by Anne Wallace Allen. e school needs a surge of students if it’s going to survive intact, but enrollment figures are down nearly 20 percent since August 2022.

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cery store — Sterling Market — was destroyed in the flood.  e farm’s roadside stand remained high and dry. Produce harvested before the flood sustained the stand for a few days before it ran out. Lehouillier contacted other farms in the area, hoping to purchase produce. Local growers sold and even donated fruits and veggies that kept the stand going.

Business didn’t really take off, though, until Lehouillier posted on a local Facebook page that the farm accepts 3SquaresVT benefits — the government-funded nutrition program also known as food stamps — for its organic produce. It’s

one of only three farms in the state that does. 3SquaresVT users can get an additional 50 percent discount on fruits and vegetables at the farmstand.

“ is is the most local traffic that I have ever seen, and this is our 10th year in business,” Lehouillier said. A friend started a GoFundMe for the farm, which has since raised more than $60,000. Lehouillier said the money and uptick in sales are a huge help but won’t be enough to get Foote Brook Farm out of the red. Still, it has boosted her morale: “It makes me want to keep on going and be here for my community.”

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BOOZE-FREE BEST

The annual Seven Daysies contest is such a fun way to celebrate local businesses and places [All the Best, August 2]. I would like to suggest that, next year, you add a category for bars/restaurants to get the best alcohol-free cocktails. There are great places to get creatively crafted adult beverages that should be recognized.

Elizabeth White ESSEX

Editor’s note: There is a Daysies category for best mocktail. Winooski’s Waterworks Food + Drink took the award this year.

THE GREAT RAIN OF 2023

In mid-Vermont driving narrow dirt roads you inch past the other truck with a 2-finger lift of “thanks.”

Now, squeezed close between 3-foot gouges you get a full wave; “Glad to see you made it.”

Jessie Martin RANDOLPH CENTER

CORRECTIONS

Last week’s story “Vermont to Hold a ‘Green Up Day’ for Flood Debris” misstated how a $50,000 donation to the Vermont Strong license plate fund will be distributed. It will support not just businesses impacted by the flooding but also individuals.

“The Therapist Is Out” erroneously described the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility as the “state’s only women’s prison” when referencing a time before it became so in 2011. Bob Wolford, a clinical social worker who surrendered his professional license, worked there for 15 years, including in the early 1990s, according to an online bio that has since been taken down. It is unclear whether Wolford worked at the facility after it stopped incarcerating men.

The True 802, “Scythe Season,” misstated the location of Addison County Fair & Field Days. The event is in New Haven.

‘CHECKS AND BALANCES’

I liked the picture that accompanied the article “On the O ensive: A Conservative Legal Group Finds Plenty to Litigate in Vermont” [August 2] — the state of Vermont lollygagging on a hammock, being suddenly awakened out its complacency by a lawsuit from the Alliance Defending Freedom. In a state where left-wing ideology permeates nearly every segment of society, it’s easy for state o cials to forget their beloved Green Mountains are a part of a larger nation, a democracy with a constitution and rights for all individuals. Leaders here are accustomed to having their own way. They make the rules. The people get in line. They’re always surprised when someone has the audacity to disagree. A teenage boy declares himself to be female and wants to shower with teenage girls? Don’t question it! A 14-year-old girl wants to have a double mastectomy so she can pretend to be a boy? Just accept it! Engaging your brain makes you an enemy of the state.

Only in countries like North Korea does the state decide what is truth, then impose that “truth” on the people, demanding strict compliance. In a democracy, there should be open and civil discussion on the issues and the freedom to disagree. Organizations like the ADF are necessary to keep our leaders honest. They serve as a recourse for those the state seeks to silence.

We should all be glad our nation has three branches of government. It’s called “checks and balances.” We need that in Vermont, too, where many o cials are Democrats in name but Marxist in practice.

Douglas Hoffman BURLINGTON

WHERE’S THE BACKSTORY?

Seven Days is to be commended for its Animal Issue; and Terry Meis, the subject of an intriguing piece on her brave work rescuing animals in Stowe, for her selfless e orts [“Special Teams: A Member of a Famous NFL Family Keeps Blind Ponies, Arthritic Horses and a Goat Hotel in Vermont,” August 9].

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I have enjoyed cartoons as far back as I can remember. So much so that 12 years ago, as part of a continued search for creative outlets, I found myself creating my own cartoons. Soon after, a coworker mentioned that your publication o ers cartoons. I had known about Seven Days but never opened it. So I grabbed an issue and took a look. Now, hardly a week goes by that I don’t read at least some of this paper. I usually start with the back to get those jollies in.

I enjoy the variety of comics you host and look forward to the annual Cartoon Issue [July 5]. I very much enjoyed your features on Harry Bliss [“Drawing Conclusions: As His Career Peaks Following a New Book With Steve Martin, Cartoonist Harry Bliss Considers Walking Away ... Maybe,” December 14, 2022] and Ed Koren [From the Publisher: “love EK,” April 19]. Unfortunately, I don’t have time to read cover to cover each week. However, if I know it’s a cartoon or cartoon-related, I try harder to read it. I am a fan of virtually everything cartoonrelated that you o er.

As an avid supporter of all things local and small business, I appreciate your e orts to support local and lesser-known artists.

While I understand it’s an effort to keep your paper sustainable, it has saddened me whenever you cut back on the number of weekly comics you o er. I applaud your recent e orts to diversify by alternating some comics biweekly. I do find the shrunken size of strips like “This Modern World” are often almost too di cult to read.

Keep up the excellent work!

Ian Ross CORNWALL

Editor’s note: We’ve changed the layout of the Fun Stu section to make the type in “This Modern World” a bit bigger.

The reporter of the piece also wrote quite well but seemed to omit mention of the necessary context about the history of the Pownal racetrack, owned by Pat Rooney, Meis’ father. The racing of greyhounds, as an industry, was fueled by the overbreeding and early deaths of thousands of greyhounds annually.

Meis is doing what she can to alter the stain of this wretched history in her family. Surely readers would have wanted to know more about that background.

Martin White SALEM, NY

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FOOD+ DRINK 38

Take Your Pick

Apple farmers are down — but not out — for this year’s harvest Swimming in Sandwiches

Danville’s ree Ponds Sandwich Kitchen offers a Route 2 oasis

‘He Was Always Giving’

Life Stories: Ahmed Omar, Burlington chef-owner of Vermont’s first Somali restaurant, dies unexpectedly at 36

NEWS+POLITICS 14

Payment Plan

At-risk young people get a monthly stipend as a hedge against homelessness

Wet Weather Halts Haying in Much of Vermont

The Human Toll In Barre, immeasurable loss, resilience and an uncertain future

As UVM Student Body Grows, In-State Enrollment

Remains Low

Marooned in Marshfield e July flooding destroyed a bridge, stranding long-term campers at a private campsite

EV Program Leaves Some Flood-Stricken

Vermonters Behind

Rep. Balint Joined House Dems on August Trip to Israel

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Learning Environment

Lesley-Ann Dupigny-Giroux fosters cutting-edge K-12 climate literacy

Fight or Flight

A Waitsfield woman chronicles decadelong nightmare of escaping a stalker

ARTS+CULTURE 46

Nomad Land

Traveling “Portrait of US” photography project documents locals in Lyndon

Inside Art New Rokeby exhibit showcases works by imprisoned artists

Circular Thinking

“What Goes Around Comes Around” at the Museum of Everyday Life considers revolutions

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UVM Medical Center’s Budget Makes Needed Investments for Patients and Staff

In July, the UVM Medical Center joined other hospitals across the state in submitting our fiscal year 2024 budget to our regulator, the Green Mountain Care Board. Our budget contains just what is necessary to provide the care our patients need, while rebuilding our capacity to prepare for the future. As a longtime doctor here in Vermont, and as President of the University of Vermont Medical Center, I want to share how we build our budget and why this year’s review process by the Green Mountain Care Board is pivotal for the future of the very health of our state.

As Vermont’s only level 1 trauma center, cancer center, and children’s hospital, UVM Medical Center plays a crucial role in the health of our communities. We may be based in Chittenden County, but we’re a hospital for all Vermonters and the people of northern New York. This is a rare combination in the country—very few Academic Medical Centers serve as the local community hospital and also as a regional teaching hospital. To deliver on our promise to our patients, our budget must meet the needs of our patients both now and into the future, whether they live in Chittenden County or a few hours away. But in recent years, building such a budget has become increasingly difficult as we navigate a challenging economy and an extremely tight labor market. By far, our single largest expense is staff. About 60% of our budget covers pay and benefits for our hardworking and dedicated employees. As we work to attract and retain vital staff in a very competitive market, salaries and wages continue to rise.

Another 20% of our budget goes to purchasing pharmaceuticals and medical supplies. Recently, I was rounding at the hospital, and walked by the wall of drawers where we store various stents, which are tiny wire mesh tubes used to keep arteries open. As I picked one up, a cardiologist told me it costs $7,000 (I very carefully put it back down). He then told me the most expensive stent we use for particularly complicated cases costs $45,000. While medical advancements have grown ever more miraculous, they come with a cost outside our control. Our patients deserve the latest materials, medicine and care, all of which has increased in cost.

A large portion of the remaining budget goes toward other operational costs like buying equipment, feeding our patients and keeping facilities up and running. Everywhere we can, we try to offset these costs. We continue to make investments to become more energy independent, decrease our contribution to climate change and reduce expenses —and we are routinely recognized as a leader in sustainability. When we opened the LEED Gold Certified Miller Inpatient Building in 2019, energy use on the main hospital campus in Burlington decreased overall.

After accounting for expenses, our budget would result in a margin of 3%—money that is used to invest in our future. As a nonprofit organization, we do not have shareholders. Any margin we realize goes to our staff, equipment and facilities, to better serve our patients. The banks that lend us money expect a financially healthy system to have a minimum 2.5% margin. But over the past several years, ours has trended lower and lower, eventually turning negative. Last fiscal year, our margin was -1.2%, a loss of nearly $23 million, and these ongoing results led one of the major credit rating agencies to downgrade us. This is unsustainable for Vermont’s academic medical center, and it is not a solid foundation for meeting the needs of our patients today or in the future.

When we add up the expenses I’ve just outlined, we are left with challenging decisions about how to keep the rates we charge commercially-insured patients low. All too often we are forced to make cuts that I know will impact our patients now and 5 to 7 years from now.

There are meaningful ways we can mitigate the impact on commercial ratepayers. We are grateful to the Vermont State Legislature for increasing Medicaid reimbursement rates, which allowed us to reduce our commercial rate request in this fiscal year. Next, let’s consider using the tax revenue hospitals already pay to increase Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements, something many states already do. And of course, we will continue to do the internal work of carefully assessing our expenses and plans; reducing our expenses for traveling temporary staff through UVM Health Network initiatives and strategic recruitment and retention efforts; growing our own workforce; and making investments to improve patient access and revenue at the same time.

At the end of it all, the budget discussion comes back to this simple reality: as a nonprofit hospital, we cannot be prepared for the next pandemic, support our aging population and address challenges to access without approved budgets that allow us to cover the expenses of providing all these services. The budget UVM Medical Center submitted to the Green Mountain Care Board took months to prepare. We strongly believe it is the budget we need to meet the care needs of the patients we serve. This fact must remain front and center in our discussions with the board over the next few weeks.

Stephen M. Leffler, MD, President and Chief Operating Officer, The University of Vermont Medical Center

For an in depth look at our work to improve access to care, address national workforce shortages,

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FRIDAY 25

FAIR PLAY

It’s the last of this summer’s St. J Final Fridays, but attendees will be too busy to feel any nostalgia. e downtown St. Johnsbury street fair and gallery stroll includes storytelling, live music, crafts, performances by Bread and Puppet, a fleet of food trucks, and a beer and mocktail garden. Singer-songwriter

Diana DeMuth closes out the evening with a free show featuring her stunning vocals and original tunes.

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In the Mood

e Stowe Jazz Festival brings the genre’s full range — from bebop and swing to Brazilian and Afro-Cuban — to the main stage at the Alchemist brewery, with additional shows popping up at locations around town. New Yorkbased Festejation, virtuosic Oz Noy Trio, fusion group Henry Hey and Forq, and dozens of other artists get toes tapping and fingers snapping at free sets.

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SATURDAY 26

Song and Dance

Beloved community tradition Barnard Street Dance returns with a free, nonalcoholic family fest outside the town hall. Afro-funk groovers Sabouyouma, roots rockers the Ben Kogan Band, contra dance leaders Blind Squirrel and jazz revivalists Route 5 Jive get the whole town moving and shaking while revelers enjoy games, boat races and a neighborly potluck.

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SATURDAY 26

Little City Soirée

Vermont’s smallest city shows it has the biggest heart at Vergennes Day, a demonstration of civic pride with something for all ages. e fête kicks off with a pancake breakfast at the fire department and continues with road races, food and craft vendors, a bubble pit, wagon rides, a chicken barbecue, and live music on the bandstand.

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SATURDAY 26

Black Ties

Vermont Racial Justice Alliance presents the fifth annual First African Landing Day, a celebration of the strength, resilience and contributions of the American descendants of slavery. Burlington’s Intervale Center hosts speakers, exhibits, ethnic food, dancing and a tribute to the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Don’t miss the 1619 Traveling Exhibit at the nearby Richard Kemp Center.

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ONGOING

Second Chances

Art aficionados and fans of a fabulous fest celebrate rural queer life at Queer Arts Festival!

(aka Queer AF!) on the Plainfield Recreational Field. Shoppers browse wares from over 50 vendors while taking in music, theater, circus performances, community art projects, games and crafts, and a kids’ zone.

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Traveling collaborative exhibition “Inside Out: IncARceraTion” explores the connections between trauma, addiction, incarceration and resilience — and what reentry and community restoration can look like. On view at Montpelier’s T.W. Wood Gallery, these works by 40 artists, all incarcerated in West Virginia correctional centers, spark conversations about poverty, homelessness and mental health.

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Diana DeMuth COURTESY

ANTARCTICA

Love in the Time of Climate Change

In the two decades that Tim Ashe and I have been a couple, we’ve attended almost three dozen weddings. The exact count revealed itself over the weekend while we were driving five and a half hours to No. 35. We made a road trip game of tallying them as we crossed three states to watch our friends Camila Carrillo and Nate D’Aversa get hitched on a beautiful farm near Camden, Maine.

It was easy to remember our first wedding, in 2002, also ag-themed, down in the Burlington Intervale. Tim and I had just started seeing each other, and I was his date for the union of farmer and now-Lt. Gov. Dave Zuckerman and Rachel Nevitt. We sat on hay bales. At one point, Tim whispered, “I hope you don’t want to contra dance.”

I learned later: While I am always eager to cut the rug at such events, he is not.

I love weddings. From my earliest pangs of flower girl envy, I’ve been a sucker for the ceremony. One of the few traditions we have in secular life, the ritual is reassuring. Everyone knows what to expect: The serious part is short and reliably moving, then it’s on to drink, food and dancing.

Within that basic structure, though, are so many variations on the theme. I like to see what couples do with the big day and how it reflects them and the things they care about. Full disclosure: I’ve been married twice, unsuccessfully, and Tim and I are not legally bound. But that hasn’t diminished my enthusiasm for watching others tie the knot.

By the time Tim and I met, my friends were pretty much all paired off; his were just starting to find each other. Not surprisingly, I’ve been his plus-one for twothirds of the weddings we have shared. He went solo to an additional five. Now the children of my friends are starting to get married. All of which is to say: Recalling every wedding we’ve attended took some brainpower. We quickly gave up on listing them chronologically and focused instead on what set each one apart.

I remembered bawling with appreciation at the vows exchanged under a chuppah in Stockbridge, Mass.; marveling at the professional women’s soccer players who cheered on the bride — their teammate — in Eagles Mere, Pa.; dancing with a Jesuit priest at a wedding on the campus of Seattle University. I couldn’t decide what to wear to that one, so I stashed a second dress in the bushes outside the venue. When one of Tim’s high school friends split a seam mid-reception, I gave her my outfit and changed into the spare.

For surprises, nothing compares to the southern Vermont wedding during which the bride’s identical twin sisters, pro aerial artists, performed a duo act in the barn where dinner was served, above our tables. It was breathtaking.

Most memorable officiant? François Clemmons presiding over a wedding in Warren. Best view from the ceremony? It’s a tie between East Burke and Mendocino, Calif.

Notably, every one of the couples whose commit-

ments we witnessed is still together — with one exception. That friend is happily remarried, and we went to his second wedding, too.

Camila and Nate haven’t been together as long as most we’ve watched wed, but their love and livelihoods have already been tested by adversity. Raised in Colombia, Camila is a talented Vermont vintner who lost most of her grapes in the May deep freeze; the July floods devastated Nate’s woodworking business along the Winooski River in Jonesville.

Nonetheless, their wedding went on in the golden glow of late summer. Guests from three continents toasted their love with Camila’s sparkling wine — technically, a pét-nat — and feasted on the most inventive cuisine I’ve ever seen at a wedding, some of which was cooked right there on an open fire.

In another expression of creativity, Camila and Nate put together a dance mix of Latin and Anglo dance tunes to entertain the multicultural crowd. As music blasted from the rafters, even Tim took a turn on the dance floor. Love soldiers on.

Paula Routly

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AGRICULTURE Wet Weather Halts Haying in Much of Vermont

BY ANNE WALLACE ALLEN anne@sevendaysvt.com

With 10 horses to feed, Laura Spittle of Reading depends on neighboring farmers for thousands of pounds of hay every year. She also cuts hay on her own 10 acres.

But this year, near-constant rainfall and July flooding have brought haying to a halt in many parts of Vermont. Spittle is preparing to buy a truckload of hay from western New York to get her horses through the winter. She expects the trucking to double her usual annual hay bill.

“I don’t know where I’m going to find $8,000,” Spittle said.

e flooding and a steady stream of rainy days have put a huge damper on the production of animal feed including hay, one of the most widely grown crops in Vermont. Many farmers are turning their hay customers away because they have none, and prices have already risen.

Payment Plan

At-risk young people get a monthly stipend as a hedge against homelessness

BY KATIE FUTTERMAN • kfutterman@sevendaysvt.com

ABurlington-based nonprofit is trying an innovative strategy to help young people who lack housing or face the risk of homelessness: paying them a monthly stipend of $1,500 for 18 months.

Spectrum Youth & Family Services made its first payments last month to 10 participants who are between the ages of 18 and 24. Two more groups of young people will follow, filling out a three-and-a-half-year pilot program. The payments are funded through a mix of private donations and federal money earmarked by Congress.

Direct cash transfers are on the rise as a way to combat youth homelessness, with programs in New York City and a handful of other spots; more are in the works. Advocates say the approach is an e ective

way to answer the needs of young people, who are often neglected by traditional homelessness programs. It grants them a sense of responsibility and, most importantly, cash to meet their daily needs.

“There’s a lot of youth that just feel stuck,” said Will Towne, chief operating o cer at Spectrum, which works with 1,280 young people a year. “I don’t think they necessarily envision themselves having opportunities. And my hope is that this will show them that they can do that and give them the boost that they need to take the next step in their lives — and feel less stuck.”

Young people typically access Spectrum’s services through its drop-in centers, where they often show up unsure about what help they are seeking, Towne said. Some are sleeping outside and looking for shelter beds, while others

are crashing with friends and want help with long-term planning. Many lack work experience to add to a résumé or the established rental history needed to get approved for housing.

Direct cash transfers aim to even the playing field for young adults with little or no support from family by providing them with the means to a ord necessities.

Without a cellphone and transportation, Towne said, it’s di cult for young people to find a consistent job, and without steady work, they struggle to a ord stable housing.

In addition to the money, young people are able to continue using other Spectrum services, such as financial literacy classes.

The only requirement is that recipients confirm that they have received a $750

In order to cut crops such as dry hay, farmers need at least two days for the grass to dry and the ground to harden. A few farmers managed to cut a first crop early in the season, but by the start of June, days of steady rain made it impossible. People who own hoofed animals are scrambling to prepare for winter. Most people start feeding their pastured animals hay in September to supplement the grass.

“I’m freaking out,” said Susie Duckett, who keeps about 30 sheep in Danville. “ ere have not been two days back-to-back with no rain. It’s ironic, because we’ve had three years of drought at least.”

“ is is going to cost people a tremendous amount of money,” said Brian Kemp, a beef farmer who is president of the board for the Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition.

Spittle has been caring for horses in Reading for more than 40 years. “I’ve never seen a year when people couldn’t get on their fields like this,” she said. She added, “I know several farmers who are right on the edge.” ➆

ANNE

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The Human Toll

In Barre,

loss, resilience and

future

BY ALISON NOVAK • alison@sevendaysvt.com

Anne Ward prefers to keep her home and work lives separate. But the two collided on July 10 as torrential rain clobbered central Vermont.

Facing the possibility of flooding in her Berlin home, Ward sought safety with her 4-year-old son and 12-year-old foster daughter at her office, the sexualviolence-prevention nonprofit Mosaic Vermont, in downtown Barre. That afternoon, she watched in disbelief as the Stevens Branch of the Winooski River overflowed, turning Main and Cottage streets into fast-flowing waterways, submerging the water heater and furnace in Mosaic’s basement, and destroying a low-lying, wheelchair-accessible apartment that housed members of a family who had fled domestic violence.

Unbeknownst to Ward, floodwaters had also upended a newly filled oil tank at her home, instantly rendering it a hazmat zone.

Some six weeks after the historic storm that devastated parts of Vermont, Ward, a single parent, still faces uncertainty on both personal and professional fronts. She doesn’t know when, or if, her family will be able to return home, though she has a temporary place to stay nearby, thanks to a pet-sitting gig. She’s on the hunt for longer-term housing so that her children can settle in before the school year begins.

At Mosaic, where Ward serves as executive director, the flooded

emergency-housing unit has been mucked out and stripped down to the studs by volunteers who poured in to Barre to help. In addition to applying for flood-recovery grants, Ward recently launched a fundraising campaign to help pay for replacing Mosaic’s utilities and moving them out of the basement.

Ward said she’s been running on adrenaline since the flood. But as the rush subsides, she and others in Barre are beginning to think about long-term recovery, especially for the city’s most vulnerable.

Part of that recovery is financial. City officials now estimate that 363 structures containing 517 housing units were damaged by the flood, mostly in Barre’s lower-income North End. Getting those units back online in the city of 8,500, which Barre Mayor Jake Hemmerick said is his top priority, is a costly proposition.

But other aspects of recovery are harder to quantify: the trauma of the flood itself and the displacement and isolation it has created.

The kid who lost his beloved pet fish. The fiercely independent senior citizen now relying on his adult daughter for everything. The mother worried about the mold starting to grow on the walls. The family who will never sleep in their familiar beds again.

“The real damage of the flood is less tangible and difficult to pin down from an institutional or governmental lens,” said

Gordon George cleaning his front porch

As UVM Student Body Grows, In-State Enrollment Remains Low

BY KATIE FUTTERMAN kfutterman@sevendaysvt.com

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Shawn Trader, executive director of Rainbow Bridge Community Center, a Barrebased LGBTQ+ support organization that coordinated volunteers and distributed food and supplies in the flood’s aftermath. “Money ... can’t replace security and safety and comfort.”

The nose-ringed, long jorts-wearing, craft beer-drinking students at the University of Vermont might appear to be Green Mountain born and bred. But in reality, more than three-quarters of UVM students are from out of state.

Only 18 percent of the 2023 firstyear class is projected to be Vermonters — which is actually an increase from last year, when about 16 percent was in-state. The numbers mark a stark decline from two decades ago, when almost 30 percent of the first-year class was from Vermont.

Overall, only 6 percent of UVM’s applicant pool is made up of Vermonters, according to Adam White, the university’s executive director of communications.

It’s not as though the school is shrinking. In fact, first-year enrollment has risen to around 3,000 students, up from about 2,640 five years ago, according to UVM data. Total undergraduate enrollment was 11,326 in fall 2022, compared to 10,513 in 2017.

The school attributes its in-state decline to demographics. The state’s birth rate began to drop in the 1990s, and by 2030 there will be 20 percent fewer 15- to 19-year-olds than there were in 2010, the state projects.

Birth rates are similar in other parts of New England. But UVM still stands out in comparison to its neighbors. In fall 2022, 61 percent of all undergraduate students at the University of Maine were in-state, while the figure was about 47 percent at the University of New Hampshire. At UVM, meanwhile, about 23 percent of all undergraduate students were from Vermont.

UVM’s low numbers aren’t necessarily a problem, according to Dennis Jones, president emeritus of the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems, a nonprofit consulting organization. As of now, it doesn’t look like the school is turning away a lot of Vermonters in order to take out-of-state applicants, he noted. Instead, the university appears to be trying to offset its declining population of young people with money from out-of-state residents. ➆

In the weeks following the disaster, Rainbow Bridge staff and volunteers created a rapid-response team. They tried to keep things light, providing bubbles and sidewalk chalk, while also figuring out what the community needed — despite lacking water and electricity in their North Main Street headquarters. Now, the nonprofit is moving into a new phase, Trader said, with monthly Community Cares Days during which Barre residents will be able to meet with Vermont Legal Aid representatives, mold-remediation experts, art therapists and grief counselors. The first is planned for September 17.

Ward said she’s also been considering what her organization — which provides a range of services, from a 24-hour helpline for those experiencing sexual violence to prevention work in schools — can do to help the community recover.

“It’s not just what we build back or how we build back,” Ward said. “It’s what do people need in order to feel safe ... to start to repair emotionally?” What makes that question especially challenging, she added, is that every person affected by the flood has their own complex set of needs.

Kaelynn Rouleau is one of them. For the past three years, the 21-year-old Applebee’s waitress has been caring for two teenagers — relatives of her fiancé — whom she helped remove from unsafe conditions at home in Virginia. On July 10, she was at home with one of them, 17-year-old Jaquan Johnson, when the water neared their first-floor duplex rental on Granite Street. The two popped their Maine coon cats, Nutmeg and Caramel, into backpacks and started to walk to Rouleau’s aunt’s house, on higher ground in Barre.

What Rouleau and Johnson thought would be a one-mile trek turned into an hours-long ordeal as they encountered chest-high water and impassable roads.

“There was a point where I thought we were going to get swept away,” Rouleau said. She recalled trying to maintain her composure for Johnson, who isn’t a strong swimmer and is afraid of water.

Eventually, Rouleau’s fiancé and his boss picked up the pair in a truck and took them to the aunt’s home, where they were reunited with other family members.

Still shaking from their cold, wet journey, they hugged and cried.

Their home is no longer habitable, and their landlord has told them she is

not sure whether she will rehab it. So, for now, Rouleau’s family of four is crashing on air mattresses in her aunt’s living room.

Rouleau, who has picked up extra shifts at Applebee’s to save up money for a new place and other needs, knows the arrangement isn’t sustainable. But she’s having no luck finding an affordable rental that can accommodate her family.

“It’s superhuman — the way that these people have continued to carry on and just know that there will be better days for them,” said Barre City Councilor Michael Deering, who has set up a GoFundMe account for the family.

Johnson, who is student council president and cocaptain of the football team at Spaulding High School, wonders what the beginning of his senior year will look like amid so much instability and loss.

Barre has been a great place to live, he said. He recalled how Two Loco Guys, a downtown Mexican restaurant, would stay open late so that the football team could get burritos after a game, and how a young woman who worked at Maria’s Bagels would sometimes toss him a free bagel with cream cheese as he walked to school.

“People around here don’t have to do stuff like that,” Johnson said, “but it’s the community.”

Relying on family members is a common theme for flood survivors. Danielle Palmer, a teacher who lives in the town of Washington, has spent the past month trying to help her 73-year-old father, Gordon George, navigate his own losses.

George, who retired from IBM and works nights at Walmart, rode out the storm alone, seeking refuge on the second floor of his home on the corner of North Main and Blackwell streets. He refused to get into a rescue boat that came in the middle of the night because he’s a “stubborn, old Vermonter,” Palmer said.

When she was able to get to her father’s house the next day, Palmer found him sitting in a chair, surrounded by his ravaged belongings.

“I’ve never seen shock on anyone’s face like I did on Dad’s,” Palmer said.

That week, Palmer said she served as her dad’s “brain,” helping him move his sodden belongings to the curb, contacting government agencies and urging state representatives to visit so they could see the damage firsthand.

After four nights of sleeping in his flooded home, which he has owned for 14 years, George agreed to relocate temporarily to his daughter’s place. He doesn’t use social media or have a smartphone, Palmer said, so it was only then that he started to get a sense of the widespread devastation.

Palmer said she wishes that there had been more effort by city and state government to reach displaced people such as her

FILE: JAMES BUCK

I’VE NEVER SEEN SHOCK ON ANYONE’S FACE LIKE I DID ON DAD’S.

DANIELLE PALMER

Shawn Trader, executive director of Rainbow Bridge Community Center

father, if only to let them know they weren’t forgotten. She said she’s looking forward to the day when her dad is settled again and she can “go back to being his daughter.”

Barre City Manager Nicolas Storellicastro said the human toll of the flood isn’t far from his mind as he tends to more practical matters such as road paving, trash collection and building inspections.

“My heart breaks for the children who are impacted, many of whom just went through two difficult years because of COVID and were finally getting back to ‘normal,’” Storellicastro said.

The city is trying to do its part to restore “traces of normalcy,” he said. The Saturday after the flood, for example, officials reopened the municipal swimming pool so that community members would have a place to congregate. The Barre Farmers Market and Currier Park concert series resumed soon after.

Jacobs, who went without electricity and hot water in his fourth-floor apartment for more than a week, said he was inspired by The Plague, the 1947 novel by Albert Camus that explores human reactions to a challenging event. Some people try to escape, while others confront the challenge head-on. “The book compelled me to stay,” Jacobs said.

There’s Amy Anderson, who runs Amy’s Armoire, a nonprofit dedicated to helping foster and adopted children. The thrift store Anderson operates on Barre’s North Main Street was water damaged, so she’s been working out of a warehouse space she rents in an unscathed part of the city. In the weeks after the flood, Anderson gave families the electronic door code to her store so they could come in and take whatever they needed, while her volunteers distributed clothing at local churches.

Storellicastro said that because trauma often leads to other problems, such as substance use, mental health emergencies and domestic violence, it’s in the city’s best interest to work with local agencies and residents to provide support.

Ward, of Mosaic, said she’s observed that many in the city, even those who’ve experienced loss themselves, have focused on helping others.

For them, it’s a way to cope with what’s happened.

There’s Adam Jacobs, a downtown resident and fifth-grade teacher at Barre City Elementary & Middle School, who was preparing for a vacation out of state when the flood hit. Instead, he stayed home to volunteer with the American Red Cross and Rainbow Bridge. He’s since been hired by the city as a part-time volunteer coordinator, helping to organize tasks such as debris removal.

There’s Renita Marshall, whose organization, the Renita Marshall Helping Hands Foundation, has ramped up efforts to provide fully stocked backpacks and new clothes and shoes to students harmed by the flood ahead of the new school year.

And there’s 17-year-old Jaquan Johnson. Two days after he lost everything — including his betta fish, Marco — Johnson gathered his “boys,” fellow Spaulding football players, and headed downtown to help haul debris and spray down the shelves of local businesses.

Johnson recalled getting out of a truck at Yipes! of Central Vermont, an automotive store on North Main Street, and asking employees where they were needed.

They initially looked confused, Johnson said, until he told them: “We’re here to help you.”

From left: Barre City Councilor Michael Deering, Jaquan Johnson and Rep. Gina Galfetti

Marooned in Marshfield

e July flooding destroyed a bridge, stranding long-term campers at a private campsite

BY RACHEL HELLMAN • rhellman@sevendaysvt.com

Floodwaters that swamped homes and businesses in central Vermont last month also wrecked a Marshfield bridge that was the only link connecting Onion River Campground — an o eat seasonal camp tucked away on a dirt lane — with Route 2 and the rest of the world.

Short-term campers were able to pack up their sodden tents and s’more fixings and hightail it for their dry homes before the raging Winooski River toppled the bridge. But others had no place to go.

For a dozen or so people, Onion River Campground is the closest thing to home. These longer-term campers — representing a range of ages and personal circumstances — reside there for months at a time. Some have been priced out of the housing market, while others have fled abusive situations. For now, though, they are e ectively stranded, cut o from the main road and outside services until a replacement bridge is completed.

For several days after the flood, residents trudged up a path behind the campground and down neighboring Nasmith Brook Road to get in and out — a journey that took about an hour. Since then, the town devised a crude, makeshift bypass from the severed Onion River Road, where the campground sits, to the parking lot of the neighboring Twinfield Union School. But that muddy track is at best a stopgap. The school board resolved to come up with an alternative route before classes start on August 28. Meanwhile, the Marshfield Selectboard hired a company to install a temporary bridge where the ruins of the last one still stand.

While other bridges in Marshfield were destroyed on July 10, the flood laid bare the particular vulnerabilities of those who had taken refuge at Onion River Campground, where life for many was already di cult. The campground, tucked between rolling hills and the Winooski River, has served increasingly as a haven from a dire housing market and personal crises. The campers and people stuck there in ramshackle RVs face conditions that are now even more precarious until the fate of the bridge is sorted out.

Following the storm, the campground was a mess. Campers worked around the clock to haul out water and clear pathways. “It’s kind of hard to stay in the same traumatic area that you experienced all of these things,” said Katie Bailey, a young

camper who has shared an RV with her boyfriend at Onion River for the past two years.

The campground features a greenhouse, a garden and 26 campsites. Jaquelyn Rieke, founder of the chocolate company Nutty Steph’s, since rebranded as Rabble-Rouser Chocolate & Craft, purchased the property in 2012 with the intention of “making it a ordable to practice the arts and farming,” she said. Campers are generally only allowed from May 1 to October 31. For the most part, the campground has hosted an assortment of outdoorsy types, traveling nurses and retired couples over the past decade.

But this season, more people with a tenuous hold on shelter joined the mix — an increase that Rieke suspects is tied to the end of the state’s motel voucher program. “I’ve had regulations [in place] with the campground that unless you have another home, it’s not probably a good fit,” Rieke said. “But this year, we made more exceptions than ever. We had 10 to

12 campers that were here because they had nowhere else to go.”

When flooding hit the campground — damaging the plumbing, electricity and water systems and inundating part of the land — some short-term campers left. Now, roughly 12 people remain.

They’ve retreated to a grassy knoll near the Winooski River that was just high enough to escape the flooding. A semicircle of weather-beaten campers rings the central lawn, where a local food bank has set up a tent to provide food to the residents.

Rieke said she didn’t intend to bring in so many people with nowhere else to stay. “I wouldn’t say it’s a conscious choice or that I even have the capacity,” Rieke said. “But it’s just something that over the past three years I’ve eased into.”

Bailey, who is a student at the Community College of Vermont, said the $650 monthly fee that she and her boyfriend pay for an RV parking spot is the most they can

manage. “We’re trying to find a little spot of our own, but in the meantime, this is an a ordable place to live,” she said. After the flood, Bailey said, she has felt isolated, without access to the same resources o ered to flood victims in other parts of Marshfield. “It kind of feels like we’ve been brushed aside,” she said.

Permanent residents in homes on Onion River Road voiced similar frustrations.

But the uncertain housing situation at the campground has caused some Twinfield Union School Board members to raise security concerns over allowing campers to use school property as a provisional throughway once school begins on August 28, if the temporary bridge is not finished.

Debate surrounding how to handle the campers took up much of the school board meeting on August 8. The district’s lawyer, Pietro Lynn, advised Caledonia Central Supervisory Union superintendent Mark Tucker not to allow road access once school starts, due to concerns of safety and liability.

Tucker questioned why anyone was still staying at the campground.

Flood-damaged bridge to the Onion River Campground in Marshfield

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“In my mind, there’s a difference between the permanent residents who can’t just pick up and go somewhere else versus people who are in tents on the campground or RVs,” the superintendent said. “Those are the people who should not be on the campground property.”

Sara Cain, a school board member, disagreed. “If they live there, they are residents,” she said. “Shouldn’t they be treated with the same respect and trust that the residents are?”

Some campers say they are unable to leave, especially with a bumpy road as the only way out.

accepted a bid from a contractor to assemble a temporary bridge by the first day of school. Just a day later, construction began.

In the meantime, the school board has penned a memorandum of understanding that Rieke has signed off on: Campers can keep their cars parked on the road that leads to the school. They can access the makeshift road, but only before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Those with mobility issues can use the road as needed.

IT KIND OF FEELS LIKE WE’VE BEEN BRUSHED ASIDE.

KATIE BAILEY

Tammy Bernier arrived at the campground in July, just weeks before the flood, to escape what she said was an abusive living situation. When asked whether she would remain in her RV if the makeshift road closed, she replied: “We have no choice. We have no home.”

Bernier worries about how she could be reached in the event of a medical emergency if the road closes. “I have a heart condition, asthma, diabetes and sleep apnea,” she said. “I have a lot going on.”

The town already has made progress building a temporary bridge, reducing the likelihood that an alternative route would be needed before school starts.

On August 8, the Marshfield Selectboard

Those steps amount to potential relief for the campers. Further, the local food pantry started daily trips to the campground. That has been a boost for people such as Bailey, who was picking up food at the pop-up pantry on a recent day.

“These people here, they really can’t afford much,” Bailey said, gesturing to the make-do village of RVs that surrounded her. “This is kind of what we have.” ➆

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.

Katie Bailey

TRANSPORTATION EV Program Leaves Some Flood-Stricken Vermonters Behind

BY RACHEL HELLMAN rachel@sevendaysvt.com

Payment Plan

allotment on the first and 15th of each month through an app called Usio, which provides prepaid debit cards and sets up users with bank accounts. In addition to the bimonthly payments, participants also have the ability to withdraw up to $3,000 from their own accounts one time for larger, unforeseen expenses or something such as an apartment security deposit.

Gov. Phil Scott has announced new incentives to encourage Vermonters with flood-damaged cars to purchase electric vehicles. But high prices for EVs mean the program will not be accessible to those who need it most.

e Vermont Agency of Transportation is offering subsidies for income-qualifying Vermonters affected by this summer’s flooding that build on preexisting efforts.

“As we continue responding to this summer’s weather events, we remain focused on transitioning to an electric future, including in the transportation sector,” Scott said.

Various incentive programs mean that Vermonters can receive up to $11,000 for a new plug-in EV and $10,000 for a used one.

Wanda Robar, program manager at Good News Garage, a nonprofit in Burlington that accepts cars for families in need, said the program is inaccessible for low-income Vermonters. Affordable energy-efficient vehicles are hard to come by. And without a home charging port, electric cars take hours — if not days — to charge. Convincing a landlord to install a port is unlikely, which means renters are disadvantaged.

“ e majority of people who would get vehicles from Good News Garage can’t add [a charging port] because they don’t own property,” Robar said.

Robbie Simmons, whose car was destroyed in the July 10 flood, doesn’t see how he could make use of the program. “It seems a little far-fetched,” said Simmons, who lives in Ludlow. “I know of one charging station, over an hour from here.” Plus, added Simmons, who makes $19 an hour working with homeless youths, electric and energy-efficient vehicles are well out of his price range.

VTrans is aware of the program’s shortcomings. e agency plans on “looking at our statutory language to figure out if there’s ways that we can be flexible in these types of situations moving forward,” environmental policy manager Andrea Wright said.

“It’s definitely a concern,” Wright said. “It can help a lot, but it doesn’t necessarily get them into a vehicle right off.” ➆

Spectrum can monitor the app to see how clients spend the money, though Towne said it would only use that data to help guide budgeting sessions with the youths. The organization can also use the information to counter skeptics, who think the young people will spend the money on drugs and alcohol, according to Towne.

Spectrum declined to make any of its recipients available for an interview out of privacy concerns, suggesting that identifying information could make them vulnerable to exploitation.

Spectrum began discussing cash transfers after Sara Brooks, its intake coordinator, heard about the strategy at a conference on homelessness a few years ago. It eventually hired Point Source Youth, a New York City-based national consulting service that specializes in homelessness intervention and has helped create several direct-payment programs across the country.

Maddox Guerrilla, who was a homeless teen in New York City, suggested a direct cash transfer program at a meeting of a New York task force on youth homelessness in 2018. He works for Point Source Youth as a consultant on the programs.

During three years of homelessness, Guerrilla said, he spent around nine nights in jail for stealing food, jumping subway turnstiles or trespassing in parks late at night — all o enses, he told Seven Days, that could have been avoided if he had cash.

“I know what I faced because of not having money, so I don’t want other young people to go through that,” he said.

Nearly one in 10 people ages 18 to 25 experience homelessness, according to a 2018 study in the Journal of Adolescent Health

In Chittenden County, which is home to eight of the Spectrum program’s first 10 recipients, a spot tally this year counted 39 unhoused people between the ages of 18 and 24, a jump from 26 in 2022. But experts say such tallies tend to be too

low because youth homelessness is a fluid phenomenon, and many young people couch surf with friends or find other nontraditional arrangements.

Young people, who are at a critical stage in their development, are often left with scarce resources to help them cope with homelessness, according to LJ Woolston, director of direct cash transfers at Point Source Youth.

Only a third of youths who enter local homelessness systems get placed in permanent housing; those who do wait an average of four and a half months, according to the University of Chicago’s Chapin

is the primary model for Spectrum, pays participants $1,150 per month for up to two years. Five months into the program, five young people reported that the cash has helped them to budget, continue their educations and move into apartments of their own, according to a video from Point Source Youth, which helped devise the program.

Spectrum di ered from some other programs by giving top priority to marginalized youth. It also considered the special challenges of rural areas, including finding jobs and protecting the privacy of recipients, said Milo Edwards, who sits on the Youth Advisory Council of Point Source Youth and helped advise Spectrum.

Hall, a research center on homelessness. Only 2 percent of households that receive housing vouchers are headed by young adults, who tend to have a di cult time getting them accepted by landlords.

In addition, LGTBQ+ youths, who are over two times more likely than other young people to experience homelessness, often have increased safety concerns, especially when it comes to housing, according to Chapin Hall.

Promoters of the cash transfer strategy say it lends recipients trust and a sense of empowerment in their own lives, which is seen by advocates as essential to success. When people are given autonomy, they feel more able to make important choices, Guerrilla said.

The Trust Youth Initiative, which launched in New York City last year and

Of the 10 young people who have begun receiving the money, seven are people of color, four identify as LGTBQ+, five cope with multiple health challenges, and three are pregnant or parenting, according to Towne.

Because the first payments went out at the end of July, it is too soon to tell if the Spectrum program is working. It may take a few years to judge its e ectiveness. And it remains to be seen how recipients fare when the income ends. In New York City, researchers plan to check in for at least six months after the payouts end, a departure from a lot of existing research, which often concludes with the program, according to Anne Farrell, senior research fellow at Chapin Hall.

She said cash payouts are not a “silver bullet for everyone.” But, Farrell said, “we do hope and expect ... that the cash and the supports help people to not just procure housing but also to stabilize in other ways that will be maintained across time.” ➆

THERE’S A LOT OF YOUTH THAT JUST FEEL STUCK. WILL TOWNE

RACHEL HELLMAN

Flooded cars at the Richmond park and ride

POLITICS

Rep. Balint Joined House Dems on August Trip to Israel

BY SASHA GOLDSTEIN • sasha@sevendaysvt.com

about the judiciary, about the situation in the West Bank in Gaza in terms of the settlements writ large ... I want to be in those conversations, and I don’t want to be dismissed as someone who doesn’t know what she’s talking about. And I think Vermonters expect me to do my homework.”

Balint said she considered canceling the trip to deal with flood recovery but realized she wouldn’t miss any town halls or Vermont visits from Biden administration officials.

U.S. Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vt.) visited Israel earlier this month with 23 other Democratic House members and met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the wake of mass protests that rocked the country.

The August 6 to 13 trip was hosted and paid for by the American Israel Education Foundation, the charitable organizational arm of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), an influential proIsrael lobbying group.

In an interview on Tuesday, Balint said the political coalition that Netanyahu leads is “extreme right-wing,” and criticized its “so-called judicial reforms” that led to extended protests.

“It’s anti-Arab, anti-LGBTQ,” she said. The coalition is in favor of “some of the most extreme kinds of settlements in the West Bank. And I have real deep concerns about that.”

Still, Balint said she saw the visit as an opportunity to bring those concerns directly to Netanyahu and his administration.

“It’s not lost on me that we give a lot of aid to Israel,” said Balint, who sits on the House Budget Committee. “It was important for me to try to get as much information from different perspectives … because it is so complicated.”

The group, led by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), also met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, opposition leader Yair Lapid of the Yesh Atid party and Mohammad Shtayyeh, prime minister of the Palestinian Authority.

The delegation visited Yad Vashem, the Holocaust memorial and museum; the Western Wall; and the Old City of Jerusalem, according to Balint’s office. They also met with LGBTQ activists and Adnan Jaber, a Palestinian peace activist and entrepreneur. The group visited the Lebanese border and toured a battery of the Israeli air defense system known as the Iron Dome.

“I was on this trip with people who absolutely disagree with me,” Balint said. “And we had very spirited conversations

“Flood relief is going to be the work of my office for the next few years,” she said. “That’s the most important work that we are doing. And in the end, I decided that I’m going to be asked to weigh in on issues related to Israel and funding, and I need to be more educated.”

Balint is Jewish; her grandfather was killed during the Holocaust.

The trip abroad was Balint’s first since her election last November. She made no public mention of it until Seven Days asked about it on Tuesday. AIPAC, meanwhile, made 20 different videos featuring other reps who attended; some of them tweeted and issued press releases about the visit.

Balint said she, her staff and Vermonters are focused on the flooding and flood recovery.

“When you look at what we were putting out on social media … we’re trying to be really sensitive to the fact that that is the most important thing for a broad section of my constituents,” she said.

During her trip, her social media accounts posted about flood resources, plus photos of her visiting the National Weather Service in Burlington and the Vermont Air National Guard in South Burlington. A spokesperson, Sophie Pollock, acknowledged that those photos were taken on October 1, 2022.

“It is always a privilege to visit our service members in uniform at the @158FighterWing,” Balint’s account tweeted on August 8, along with photos of her and Guard leaders.

Pollock said Balint often attends “five events in one day,” so the office will save some photo ops and put them on social media at later dates. The intent of those messages and photos “was not to mislead anyone,” Pollock said. “That’s just how we spread out our content.”

On Tuesday, Balint said she’ll return to Israel in February for a visit sponsored by J Street, a more progressive pro-Israel group that endorsed her.

Her recent trip “gave me a much broader understanding of the geopolitical factors but also issues related to culture and politics and agriculture,” Balint said. “And,” she added, “I’m still learning more.” ➆

Balint shaking hands with Mohammad Shtayyeh, prime minister of the Palestinian Authority

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SAVE THE FOREST

Thank you for your highly informative article on the Town of Colchester’s initiative to wipe out some of the precious little sand plain forest community that remains in the Champlain Valley [“Not in My Forest: Ecologists, Neighbors Protest Colchester Rec Center Construction,” July 5]. I vividly recall walking through this one-of-a-kind forest cover type in my youth and marveling at the uniqueness of its pitch pine and its three needles per bundle and telltale spike on each and every cone scale. I understand the Iroquois even used to use its pitch in wound dressings, owing to its antifungal and antibacterial properties.

It’s highly ironic that a proposed rec center is effecting the demolition of this precious tract of land that is already a veritable park and recreational entity.

Town planners should instead recognize, celebrate and carpe diem the rare ecotourism gem that could be promoted with kiosks, walking trails and information plaques. Nature-loving visitors from far and wide would drop their dollars in a multitude of other Colchester venues, including lodging facilities, grocery outlets and dining establishments.

Hopefully the wisdom of greater minds will prevail and this precious tract of rare Vermont forest type will be spared from becoming just another step in our ever-hastening march toward ubiquitous urbanization and the cliff edge ahead because of such yesteryear’s “planning.”

Onni Miller NEWPORT

AFTER THE STORM

Gratitude to all of you for checking in.

Calling me in the middle of the night, to see if I’m not trying to get some sleep,

sleeping on my roof. The water’s that high in some places in my brave state of Vermont. Where the rivulets rise

into rivers, after so much rain. And the lake is our version of a Great Lake.

It could take a week for the Green Mountain

Boys to row themselves across again. The cows to settle down, drier now in their stanchions. In places like Addison,

they could be up to their haunches in mud.

If it weren’t for the sun rising again. Like Frost might have said, to dry the beards of giants and elves. To make the fields ponds not to canoe around. Even if it’s true sometimes more rain

is good. Say next fall, when the snow geese are looking for wet spots to go with dry rows, to eat leftover corn stalks,

drink a night’s worth of spill. And, for fun, can make boats of their bodies. Until they have to rise in the morning. Head south. Avoid any promise of flooding. Which, I’m afraid, isn’t the case now.

In mysterious places like Buels Gore and towns named for presidents. Even dramatically in Weston.

Renowned for its Playhouse. Where citizens, actors and directors, are standing in a bucket brigade.

Passing mud and water — a kind of Vermont cement — from one neighbor to another.

To let the theater open tonight.

Even if the theatergoers — flatlanders and Vermonters alike — have to wear their barn boots, crocs and slippers.

Anything to keep their feet dry. To hold them if, by chance, they have to watch the orchestra rising from its pit.

Applaud from their reserved seats on the roof. Which some nights wouldn’t be such a bad place to imagine

sitting, closer to the stars and clouds. If it weren’t for the thunder and lightning, the flooding brook below.

If you didn’t have to check in. For which I am grateful. You, my company of friends and family and strangers. The doe, carrying her fawn, across the washed-out road.

Margolis

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Stephen York

DECEMBER 8, 1953-AUGUST 13, 2023

VERONA ISLAND, MAINE

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, educator and minister, the Reverend Dr. Stephen L. York, who left this world on August 13, 2023. His life, marked by his faith, dedication to teaching, learning and serving the community, has left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Dr. York’s legacy will live on through the countless lives he influenced. He leaves behind a loving family, including his wife of 23 years, Catherine Ring (Verona Island, Maine); his son Zachary York and daughter-in-law, Jolie Lavigne (Burlington, Vt.); his stepchildren, Sean Baldwin (Texas) and Meghan Codere (Maine); and his grandchildren, Kyle York, Elliot Baldwin and Natalie Codere. He also leaves behind his loving adoptive family, Vera Buker, Carol Buker-Owens (Washington, D.C.) and Bill Buker (Okla.), who will forever cherish the memories they shared together.

Andrew Verner

SEPTEMBER 9, 1993-AUGUST 11, 2023

BURLINGTON, VT.

Andrew Joseph Verner, 29, of Burlington passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 11, 2023. He was born on September 9, 1993, in Burlington and was predeceased by his father, Richard George Verner, and mother, Brenda Lee Foster (McGrail).

Andrew is survived by his sisters, Melissa MacDonald and husband Alex of Bolton, and Rebekah Foster of Concord, N.H.; aunts Mary Verner of Burlington, Cheryl Delorme and husband Bernie of St. Albans, Nancy MacDonald of Colchester, Bonnie Whitney of Starksboro, and Lori McGrail of St. Albans; uncles William Verner of Natick, Mass., and Merrill McGrail of St. Albans; nephews Logan MacDonald and Brayden Burr; and 19 cousins.

When I come to the end of my journey

And I travel my last weary mile, Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned, And remember only the smile.

Forget unkind words I have spoken. Remember some good I have done.

OBITUARIES, VOWS, CELEBRATIONS

His influence also extends its gentle touch to his colleagues, companions and the students blessed by his wisdom and benevolence. He was predeceased by his firstborn son, Wesley York, in 2008; his daughter, Kimberly York, in 2016; and his father, Sheldon York, in 2020. He is survived by his mother, Priscilla York, and brother, Donald York (New Hampshire).

A memorial service to celebrate Dr. York’s life will be held on Friday, August 25, at 11 a.m., with a reception following at the Elm Street Congregational Church in Bucksport, Maine. A tribute service by Dr. York’s congregation will be held at the church on Sunday, August 27, at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Lighthouse Arts & Education to support the important community work and cultural arts that Dr. York initiated at Brown Hall in the Bucksport region. Arrangements are under the care of MitchellTweedie Funeral Home & Cremation Services (mitchelltweedie-young.com), Bucksport, Maine.

Forget that I ever had heartache, And remember I’ve had loads of fun.

Forget that I’ve stumbled and blundered And sometimes fell by the way. Remember I have fought some hard battles And won, ere the close of the day.

en forget to grieve for my going.

I would not have you sad for a day.

But in summer just gather some flowers, And remember the place where I lay.

And come in the shade of evening, When the sun paints the sky in the west. Stand for a few moments beside me, And remember only my best.

A remembrance of Andrew’s life will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023, 1 to 3 p.m., at Stephen C. Gregory & Son, 470 Meadowland Dr., Ste. 7, South Burlington.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Andrew’s honor to Howard Mental Health, Spectrum Youth & Family Services or the Waystation at COTS.

Robert Maritano

OCTOBER 8, 1939-MARCH 23, 2023 WINOOSKI, VT.

On March 23, 2023, Robert “Bob” Maritano finished his last round of golf, after battling cancer. He passed peacefully at the McClure Miller Respite House, with friends visiting and honoring his life and friendship. As his brother, I had the honor and privilege of staying with him throughout his journey at the hospice facility. I know Bob knew we were there.

Bob was born in Torrington, Conn., on October 8, 1939, to Amerigo and Lucy Maritano, who predeceased Bob. Bob had an older brother, Raymond, an accomplished musician who predeceased him, and a younger brother, Amerigo “Joe,” who resides in Torrington.

Upon moving to Vermont over 40 years ago and residing in Winooski, Bob quickly made his presence known in a very positive way. e state of Vermont and the world lost a great man, great friend and great brother. While Bob excelled as a person, he also excelled in golf, was a trained chef, had a compassion toward others — especially those in need — was extremely loyal and had an unselfish desire to make everyone around him better.

While Bob was a tough competitor, he never let that get in the way of friendship. As he stated, “Friendship far exceeds winning.” Joe Bouffard, a dedicated friend, fellow golfer and brother (as I refer to him), shared with me the aforementioned value of friendship over winning at a competitive round of golf while vying for a club championship.

While my brother had many golf achievements — most noteworthy as Vermont

Charles Bucchioni

MARCH 4, 1987-AUGUST 10, 2023

BURLINGTON, VT. & WOODBURY, CONN.

Charles Alexander Bucchioni, 36, of Burlington, Vt., and Woodbury, Conn., passed away on August 10, 2023. He was born on March 4, 1987, in Danbury, Conn., to parents Charles and Patricia Bucchioni.

After graduating from Connecticut Region 14, Charles joined the National Guard, where he served until honorably discharged in 2007. Charles held various hourly positions until he was able to get a toehold in IT as a help desk technician. Charles worked his way through numerous IT support positions until he found his dream job. e simple

amateur champ — and many club championships, the one I am drawn to is when he and his partner, Bob Gaboriault, recorded a hole in one while playing together on the same hole at the Links at Lang Farm on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. By the way, Bob recorded 21 holes in one, but this one was special because he was playing with a friend and it was his first.

Bob’s dedication to his community is perfectly depicted in Eva Sollberger’s wonderful mini-documentary called “Stuck in Vermont: Bob Maritano.” While Bob had many talents, Eva eloquently portrayed my brother as a man of honor and compassion, with a strong drive to help those around him. As Bob stated, “ e system helped me 35 years ago,” and he wanted to pay it forward.

As we discussed his journey with cancer, he commented, “I still have people to feed.” With a strong background in the food industry — as a restaurateur and chef — he prepared and excelled in serving tasteful dishes. He didn’t let anything get in his way of delivering kindness, not even cancer.

As a brother, I hope I channel even a small part of the man he was. I have the deepest respect for him, and he was someone who was bigger than life. I hope I was a good brother; he certainly was.

Many thanks to those people and organizations (albeit a condensed list) whom Bob held in the highest regard, including Joe Bouffard, Pat Bouffard, David Bouffard, Rick Snow, Mark MacCormack, Barlow Street Friends and Neighbors, Mike, Rick, Lynn, Sherry, Peggy, and these businesses/ organizations: Rice Lumber, Sara Holbrook, Shelbourne Market, with special thanks to Stephen C. Gregory and Son.

love of the technology he worked with drove his passion to administer and design system infrastructure. e ability to design, maintain and work with enterprise class systems is what got Charles out of bed in the morning. Having the knowledge to find the perfect solution for any need of any client is what pushed him to voraciously read anything tech related.

Charles is survived by his mother, father and younger brother Benjamin. A public celebration of life will be held on September 29 at the VFW Post 1607, 150 Lee Farm Dr., Southbury, CT, from 3 to 8 p.m. In lieu of sending flowers to the VFW, the family is asking to please make a donation to the Green Mountain Club, 4711 Waterbury-Stowe Rd., Waterbury Center, VT 05677.

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Angela Dawn Mullins

JANUARY 17, 1975-JUNE 7, 2023 MORGAN, VT.

“Where we go ... we go together.”

On June 7, 2023, a new star began shining brightly in the night sky. It is the one with the eternal halo, the star of my beloved wife, Angela Dawn Mullins. A beacon of light in life, she will forever be remembered for her vibrant smile, loving kindness, infectious laughter, perseverance and determination, and whimsical appreciation of all life.

Angela was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran; an award-winning photographer; and a loving wife, partner, mother and friend. She was, above all, a resolute survivor. In her too-short life, she overcame adversity of every kind, refusing to allow abuse, homelessness or addiction to limit her determination to succeed. When diagnosed with stage IV cholangiocarcinoma in 2021, she faced a challenge like no other. e odds she was given only ignited her phoenix-like resolve and spirit. She lived, fought and survived beyond all expectations and prognoses.

In life, Angela enjoyed traveling and relishing all manner of rural and urban adventures — from relaxing by a campfire on the Maine coast to discovering a new taco bar in Manhattan. She loved the tranquil shores of Lake George in summer and the snowy wonders of the High Peaks surrounding Lake Placid in winter. As a photographer, Angela discovered and appreciated the everyday details of life that most never notice; captured the hidden beauties in people, animals, landscapes and nature; and viewed the world with a keener eye than that of her favorite bird — the majestic eagle. Angela was never shy to express a childlike fascination in the unique treasures uncovered in her leisure time while exploring. She delighted in sampling new foods and sweet treats, from gelato to doughnuts.

Angela was an active member of the Disabled American Veterans and a friend to everyone. She epitomized humanity in action, accepting all without judgment, and she was often quick to share her good fortune freely, especially among the downtrodden or disadvantaged. Despite her cancer, Angela remained active, touching hearts; it was an art that she was most adept at, grasping mine as soon as I met her. Rarely did a stranger walk away from meeting

Angie without a smile. Her passing necessitates the sharing of an anecdote that exemplifies who Angela was in life:

On a frigid March night in Manhattan, after completing a late evening round of chemotherapy at Memorial Sloan Kettering, she insisted on a walk (me steering her wheelchair along the streets) for fresh air before returning to the hospital after dinner out. I knew she was on a mission. At dinner she always had extra food and sides because her treatment didn’t allow her to consume all that she craved. She would pack her leftovers meticulously in portions before we started our walks back, and, along the way, she would awaken homeless people in our path with a cheerful, “Hi! Would you like a hot meal?” at night she passed out three meals — to a man sleeping across from Macy’s and to two women encamped outside the Chapel of St. Francis of Assisi. While I continued to worry about her health, safety and warmth, the joy in her eyes seemed the best medicine for her body and her soul.

To know Angela was a blessing; to love her was a miracle. roughout her battle with cancer, Angela exuded positivity and confidence. She rarely showed fear. When her oncology team tried to shorten treatment, she was defiant: “You said EIGHT rounds. We’re doing EIGHT!”

After each chemo, rads or surgery, Angela refused to ring the traditional cancer bells, stating boldly, “I’ll ring it when I’m cancer free!” Today when chimes sound and bells toll in the wind, they ring for Angie and her recently achieved heavenly freedom.

Born Angela Dawn Vigil in 1975 in Kansas City, Mo., to Tom Vigil and Martha Jennings, Angela is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Tom Mullins; her sons, Samuel, Christopher and Johnathon Letson; her daughter, Maykayla Letson; and her stepdaughter, Stormi Mullins. She is also survived by her father, Tom Vigil; brothers, Tom Vigil Jr. and Moises Vigil; and several stepsiblings, nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to remember Angela in a manner most dear to her — around the dinner table or by providing or sharing a meal to someone in need. Her memory can also be honored by donations or meals to the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge, 237 East St., Burlington, VT. A celebration of Angela’s life will be held at a future date.

Angela, I see your light ... We will go together again soon. I love you.

Bernard “Bernie” Arthur Couture

FEBRUARY 21, 1938-AUGUST 14, 2023

ESSEX JUNCTION, VT.

As the glorious sun set over Malletts Bay on Monday, August 14, 2023, Bernard “Bernie” Arthur Couture, 85, departed this life at his beloved “Camp Tumble In.” He was born in Burlington, Vt., on February 21, 1938, the son of Alfred and Marguerite (Archambault) Couture.

Bernie grew up on Murray Street in Burlington with his six brothers and two sisters. He attended Nazareth School and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1956. Bernie earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Saint Michael’s College in 1961. He then went on to earn a master’s degree in education from SMC in 1964 and a second in education counseling from the University of Vermont in 1980.

Bernie began his long career in education at Shelburne High School and spent three years at West Haven High School in New Haven, Conn., before returning to Vermont and joining the Winooski High School staff. He served the Winooski community for over 30 years in various roles (principal, teacher, athletic director and coach). His positive influence on the youth he served and colleagues he worked with over the years was frequently mentioned to his children and other family members, and he maintained these important relationships throughout his lifetime.

On June 22, 1963, Bernie married the love of his life, Jean Marie McDonald. Together they raised their five children and settled in Essex Junction. He was actively engaged in the lives of his children and that of his community. He regularly participated in Serve Our Neighbor Day, volunteered for many senior luncheons, served as a justice of the peace and contributed in countless other ways to his community, too numerous to mention.

Bernie was a man of faith and a committed member of the St. Lawrence Catholic Parish and his alma mater, Saint Michael’s College. He had a passion for both participating in and attending all kinds of sports activities. Bernie openly acknowledged that he went into education because it allowed him to continue coaching. He spent many years watching his children and grandchildren’s athletic pursuits. In addition, he served as a basketball official for middle school, high school and CYO. Even after retiring in 1998, he continued to assist the Essex High School varsity softball team for

another 20 years. As a result of his many years of service and commitment to both education and athletics, Bernie was inducted into the Vermont Principals’ Association Hall of Fame in 2010.

Bernie was an avid UVM soccer and basketball fan. Along with being a devoted fan, he played basketball throughout his life, taking his final shot with the “Golden Rimmers” on the Friday prior to his death. He was an exceptionally social man and was often seen out and about in the local community. But at his home of 53 years, Bernie enjoyed working in his large vegetable garden (although smaller over the years), working on puzzles, reading, and helping his neighbors whenever and wherever he could.

Bernie was predeceased in March 2016 by his loving wife of over 52 years, Jean. He is survived by his children, Patrick (Lisa Jaskolka and her son, Joseef) of Austin, Texas; Daniel (Roberta) of Essex Junction; Bart (Lisette) of Malta, N.Y.; Jean Couture (Barry Williams) of Goffstown, N.H.; and Jennifer (Andrew) Coulter of Essex Junction. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Justin (Heather), Danielle, Hannah, Abigail, Benjamin and Adam Couture, and Liam and Sarah Coulter; as well as his great-granddaughter, Daisy Couture. In addition, Bernie is survived by his siblings, Paul (Deanna), Maurice, Janice, James (Doreen), Gerald (Virginia) Couture and Marguerite Murray; sisters-inlaw Patricia Couture, Betty Dye and Anne (Russell) Houghton; and longtime family friend Gail Tisseur; as well as many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents and brothers Richard and Raymond.

Visiting hours were on Tuesday, August 22, at Ready Funeral and Cremation Services Mountain View Chapel, 68 Pinecrest Dr., Essex Junction. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 23, 9:30 a.m., at Saint Michael’s College Chapel, 1 Winooski Park, Colchester. Burial will follow immediately at Holy Family Cemetery, Route 2A, Essex Junction. Following the burial, we will continue to celebrate Bernie’s life by gathering at the Holy Family Parish Hall, 36 Lincoln St., Essex Junction.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Winooski School District for Student Activities, Community College of Vermont and the Red Cross of Vermont in support of those impacted by the recent floods. Arrangements are in the care of the Ready Funeral And Cremation Services. To send online condolences, please visit readyfuneral.com.

George H. Shaw

FEBRUARY 16, 1939-AUGUST 4, 2023

AURORA, COLO.

George H. Shaw (“the Silver Fox”) passed away at the age of 84. He suffered a brief illness and died under hospice comfort care. George was born on February 16, 1939, in Hanover, N.H. He was the son of the late Richard H. Shaw of Denver, Colo., and the late Janet H. Shaw of Burlington, Vt. George is survived by his brothers, Clarkson Shaw, Richard H. Shaw Jr. and Casey R. Shaw. He was preceded in death by his sister, Florence “Dolly” Wisener. George is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

George’s family wishes to express thanks to Kristi Owens. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she assisted George with his desire to “escape” assisted living and return to his condominium at Heatheridge. Her loving spirit, sense of humor and special care made his decline much more bearable for him and those who loved him.

George graduated from Vermont Academy and attended Colorado State University. He also spent two years in the U.S. Army, stationed at Fort Riley, Kan., and Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

George’s passions in life were a variety of athletics including baseball, track, golf, waterskiing and tennis. He excelled at all athletic endeavors. He was a beautiful snow skier, swooping and darting through the bumps, doing artful airplane turns. During the 1970s, he graduated from skiing to become an accomplished Colorado state champion motocross racer. His oldest nephew, Tony Shaw, grew up watching him race. Other nephews could not keep up with George when riding mountain bikes.

Some of his fondest memories were as a high school and college tennis coach and ski instructor at Bolton Valley, Vt., and of waterskiing on Lake Champlain.

George’s ashes will be returned to Vermont, and a service with family will be held on September 9, 2023. He will be interred in the family mausoleum, next to his sister, Dolly, at Lakeside Cemetery in Burlington, Vt.

A memorial celebration of George’s life in Denver will be announced at a later date.

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THRILL RIDE

Vermont drummer Urian Hackney’s wild journey through the rock world

BY CHRIS FARNSWORTH

The wheels of the roller coaster screeched and groaned as the cars climbed toward the ride’s zenith. A lone rider came into view in the first car of the otherwise empty train, his black hair framed against the blue sky like some sort of bas-relief.

Urian Hackney’s smile was easy to spot even from the ground. The 31-year-old Burlington musician certainly has plenty of reasons to grin. He’s come into his own in recent years, as an in-demand drummer for punk and hardcore bands, touring internationally and rubbing elbows with icons of the rock world. But for Urian, riding the Comet, the ancient wooden roller coaster at Six Flags Great Escape in Queensbury, N.Y., provides a different sort of thrill.

The coaster cart paused at the top of the track, and Urian’s bellow of laughter was audible from terra firma 90 feet below. It was the sound of a man who still takes a boyish joy in amusement parks and builds roller coaster rides into his touring schedule from Coney Island to Barcelona to Myslowice, Poland.

Still, Urian’s own musical career might be his wildest ride yet, one that so far is nearly all ascent. Rough Francis, the band he formed with his brothers, Julian and Bobby Hackney Jr., recently signed a record deal with Chicago label Drag City. On his own, he’s recognized in rock circles as a prodigiously talented drummer and has been recruited to sit in with the legendary hardcore band Converge and post-punk critical darlings the Armed. He’s signed sponsorship deals with instrument makers Ludwig and Paiste. In March, he was asked to sit in for a week with the house band on “Late Night With Seth Meyers.”

But for all of his globe-trotting, he remains rooted in Vermont and deeply connected to the sprawling Hackney clan headed by Bobby Hackney Sr., whose rock and reggae bands have been a Burlington-area fixture for more than four decades. Here at home, Urian has joined his father, uncle and brothers in the reincarnated punk band Death. The original band, started by his father and uncles in Detroit in 1971, has become the stuff of rock and roll legend — its music lost for 30 years before being rediscovered in the 2000s and hailed by rock critics as punk’s “missing link.”

He doesn’t have an agent to book gigs or arrange travel, or an assistant to help run the Box, his Burlington recording studio. For all of his family support, Urian largely navigates these adventures on his own, with little plan other than to enjoy the hell out of the ride. Sometimes that means drinking tequila with members of Queens of the Stone Age backstage at a big arena in Connecticut. At other times, it means worriedly checking his bank account to see if there’s any money in it.

Even as his climb seems to take him higher and higher into rock’s stratosphere, he holds tight to his family and the music the Hackney clan makes.

“All this stuff is amazing. I’m having an absolute fucking blast,” he had said on the drive to the roller coaster in upstate New York. “But nothing is more important to me than playing with my brothers and my dad and uncles. I don’t know what to call it — destiny? Yeah. Maybe it’s my destiny.”

Now, up on the coaster, he plummeted in his cart like a diving seabird. Urian’s prolonged yell of joy was lost in the rumble of the coaster as he appeared and disappeared, moving far too fast to track from below.

“Once he’s on the move, forget about it,” his father would say later. “His life seems to move so fast now.”

LIKE A ROLLING STONE

My phone rang just shy of 1 a.m. When Urian wants to talk, he rarely texts to see if you’re around — or awake. He just makes the call.

“I skated Forest Hills, dude,” he said from New York City, speaking in awe of the famous tennis stadium and music venue. “I had to wait for John McEnroe to finish!”

Urian always brings a skateboard with him on the road. If he forgets, he’ll buy one, as he recently did on summer tour with the Armed. The band is supporting rock giants the Queens of the Stone Age, along with synth-pop act (and Champlain College alums) Phantogram. It’s a proper, big-time tour that’s featured chance meetings with rock stars (“Watching Queens rip with Geddy Lee side stage,” Urian posted on social media after encountering the former front man of Rush) and hanging out with some of his biggest idols, such as Queens of the Stone Age drummer Jon Theodore.

A drummer that’s good can get gigs. A drummer that’s like Urian? They can pick and choose.

DARYL RABIDOUX

While he doesn’t avoid the usual postshow parties, it’s common for Urian to quietly slip out of hotel rooms to look for a nice place to skate alone. He’s by nature a social creature with an easy laugh and effortless charm. But when his battery runs out, he’ll disappear mid-conversation, like Batman leaving Commissioner Gordon talking to himself on a rooftop.

“All these things I’m getting to experience, I honestly try not to dwell on them too much because I don’t want to tweak myself off,” he said over the phone, his voice sounding simultaneously excited and exhausted. “You really don’t want to lose yourself with something like this.”

His father doesn’t think his son will.

“We don’t really worry about Urian, honestly,” Bobby Sr. said over a cup of coffee at a café near the family home in Jericho.

For one thing, there’s Rose, his 7-yearold daughter. She was born just as Urian was becoming a full-time musician and beginning to tour the world — not long after her birth, he was in Switzerland playing with New York City punk rockers Burn. He shares custody with a former partner but tries to avoid extended time away from his home in Burlington. When he’s on the road, his parents pitch in to care for Rose.

“He’s grounded by parenthood,” Urian’s mother, Tammy Hackney, said. “He’ll be out here, playing with his dad, and suddenly he pops up and says, ‘I have to go get Rose!’”

Even when he’s back home in his studio and bouncing between any of the half dozen projects he’s working on at once, the one part of Urian’s schedule that always

seems to be written in stone is time with his daughter.

“He has little Rosie now, so he knows the responsibility of having a family,” Bobby Sr. said.

Another night, Urian’s name lit up my phone screen — thankfully, before midnight this time. He was ecstatic after a day of visiting the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington, D.C., where he saw the exhibit there honoring Death. To see his father and uncles featured beside Jimi Hendrix memorabilia and Louis Armstrong’s trumpet was a special thrill.

“This all might be overwhelming if I wasn’t living in the moment, taking these things as they come,” he said of his success. “But with all these relationships I’m making, I feel like I’m being myself, not

some version to please people. And I think I can do that because I have the anchor that’s my family.”

Which is not to say he isn’t dazzled by the stars who are increasingly part of his orbit or that he’s averse to the occasional name-drop. Often in the middle of a seemingly mundane exchange, he will suddenly mention, as casually as one brings up their lunch plans, his latest amazing collaboration. Most recently, he sent me an early morning missive that he’s about to release an EP with Bryan Konietzko, the cocreator of the hit animated television series “Avatar: The Last Airbender.”

Not long ago, that announcement might have elicited disbelief. Now, whether the news is that he’ll perform an opening solo set for reggae musician Ziggy Marley at Burlington’s Flynn or that he’ll be doing remixes for members of ska-punk legends Rancid, it’s not startling.

“There’s probably some people that are jealous of what’s happening with Urian, but no one is surprised,” Hackney’s longtime friend Daryl Rabidoux said. The Rhode Island-based producer is a former Vermonter who played in the local hardcore band Drowningman. “If you don’t have any fear, you can manifest what you want to happen. That’s what’s going on in general with Urian right now. And, really, he’s been doing it since he was 11.”

THE PRODIGY

When Richard Bailey first laid eyes on Urian, age 10, at the rock music camp for kids that was housed at 242 Main, the iconic all-ages punk venue in the basement of Burlington’s Memorial Auditorium, he didn’t need an introduction to recognize one of the Hackney kids. Urian’s eldest brother, Bobby Jr., had already established himself with post-punk new-wave band the Static Age. And Bobby Sr. was one of the counselors in the program.

“Urian was there, beaming, cracking jokes, and people were just flocking to this kid,” Bailey recalled. “Which they still do, really.”

Bailey, formerly of the Burlington band Dysfunkshun, helped run the rock camp in the early 2000s. 242 Main, now closed, featured heavily in all the Hackney kids’ lives.

“There were no other drummers one year, and Urian played in every single group,” Bailey said. “He was in a synth band, a reggae band, a classic rock band … all of them! And he could do it all. He picks up new skills so quickly.”

“They were huge life events for me,” Urian said of those camps. “I was only 11,

Urian Hackney

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but I knew then that I wanted to make music for the rest of my life.”

His first band actually precedes the rock camps: He and his older brother Julian formed the Garbage Flies, a drumsaxophone duo, when Urian was 7 and Julian 13. By middle school, Urian was playing with Julian in the hardcore punk band Punch Out and had developed a reputation as a prodigy, a whirling dervish of energy and aggression on the kit.

“Most drummers are ambidextrous to some degree,” Rabidoux said. “But what Urian does is well beyond that.”

Rabidoux, who now works out of the Radar Studio in Connecticut, observed early in Urian’s career that, on top of his explosive speed and power, there was something strange about the way he started his fills — that is, the gap between musical phrases where a drummer performs a quick transition, like a small solo. It was hard to tell in the flurry of hands, but Rabidoux realized that Urian was starting his fills with his left hand on a right-handed drum kit but not losing any speed or feel. The answer, Rabidoux learned, was that left-handed Urian had learned to play on his right-handed uncle’s drum set.

“Now his limb independence is just insane: He’s equally fast and efficient with either hand,” Rabidoux said.

“Urian always had the unique gift of picking out that thing that makes a particular song recognizable and unique,” Bobby Jr. observed in an interview a couple of years ago. “Once he started becoming a serious drummer, he started playing with bands who had members much older than him, but he was instantly a force behind the kit. His playing ability surpassed his age.”

By the time Urian was 18 and came to record at Rabidoux’s studio, the producer recognized a maturing talent. As he played, Urian’s arms seemed to be flying everywhere with impressive speed tempered with a level of precision that surprised Rabidoux. For all of his memories of the über-talented kid with the huge smile who learned to play by climbing on his uncle Dannis’ drum kit, he knew he was staring at something altogether different.

“A drummer that’s good can get gigs,” Rabidoux said. “A drummer that’s like Urian? They can pick and choose.”

‘PUNK-ROCK PRICES’

New York City is no place to be broke.

When Urian landed at LaGuardia Airport in March and climbed into the black limousine sent by NBC, he was worried about exactly that. Sure, he was about to play a week’s worth of shows on

“Late Night With Seth Meyers,” a true career highlight. But as the limo ferried him toward the studios at 30 Rock, Urian was on his phone, checking his bank account. The news was not good.

“I was definitely broke when I went on Seth Meyers,” Urian recounted a few months later. “It’s just super hard to make a living playing music right now.”

Urian supplements his income as a drummer with what he makes as a producer. In his rented studio, the Box on Marble Avenue in Burlington, he does commercial postproduction work, records voice-overs for medical companies and produces records for local musicians, as well as recording his own bands.

It’s a one-man show that operates on word of mouth. There is no website for the Box, nor a place to submit music to Urian to see if he’ll produce it. If he’s recording your project, it’s because he wants to.

“Every corporate kind of job I’ll do with the studio enables me to record a young band I like and hook them up with what I call ‘punk-rock prices,’” he said. “Obviously I need to pay my bills, and sometimes that ain’t easy, but I try to keep my rates at a level where I can feel good about what I’m doing.”

Urian sees his work with local bands at the Box as his way of helping to fill the void left when 242 Main closed in 2016. There, he and his brothers, who introduced Urian to hardcore punk music, had found a scene of misfits that didn’t exist anywhere else in Burlington.

“Being Black dudes who play punk music in one of the whitest states in the country, we always had some sense of outsiderness,” Urian said.

The Hackneys have been a part of the Vermont community since moving to Underhill from Detroit in 1977 — Bobby Sr. founded and ran the Vermont Reggae Festival in the ’80s. But there’s no doubt his boys stood out. Tall, handsome and all with the same infectious laugh, the kids soon became inseparable from the punk scene and were clearly shaped by it.

Offering cut-rate prices to some of his clients, such as punk act Gone Wrong and singer-songwriter Ivamae, might not be helping with Urian’s finances — but it’s completely in keeping with his character, Bailey said.

“Urian is the Johnny Appleseed of the Burlington music scene,” he said. “This is a really inward-facing musical community and always has been. But Urian is the total opposite of that — he loves it here, but he’s starting to belong to the music world at large.”

Bailey couldn’t suppress a slightly guilty smile and leaned in closer, as if admitting something.

“I mean, look, I’ve come across some cool people in my time as a musician. I can be a name-dropper sometimes,” he said, laughing. “But these days, I name-drop Urian to friends.”

Urian Hackney at the Box studio

Urian (left) and Julian Hackney in the late 1990s

MODERN DRUMMER

In July, Rough Francis played in front of thousands in New York City’s Central Park, but there’s nothing like seeing the band in a small, sweaty bar. One month before, they were at the Monkey House, where they have played epic shows since 2008, including their first. The tiny Winooski club was packed tight, bodies pressed against one another in a way that could give a concertgoer pandemic-flashback fears.

The power of songs such as “Deathwire,” from their 2020 LP Urgent Care, was on full display at the Monkey, with Julian’s blistering guitar work and Bobby Jr. prowling the stage, ready to unleash a primal howl.

As the band roared through its set, Urian was a blur of speed on the kit, punishing the drums with astonishing fury.

When we talked on the phone a few weeks later, I asked how such an outwardly cheerful dude can summon that sort of almost violent, high-octane energy.

“I really need an aggressive outlet,” he said. “I skate and play crazy music because they’re my therapy, my way to channel the stuff I don’t want people to see. It’s an easy way to consolidate it all into a useful thing, rather than being something that eats me alive.”

That admission might surprise those who only know Urian as a happy guy who is always cracking jokes and full of clever insights, musically and otherwise. He is those things, but he is also someone who’s learned to keep his dark side in check.

Even when discussing what he sees as shortcomings in local music, he stays positive, for the most part. He has strong opinions about the Vermont rock scene — “or lack thereof,” he said.

“It drives me fucking crazy sometimes, the way music in Burlington is booked,” Urian said. “Like, there’s a reason the rock scene seems so anemic. There are really good rock bands in town. There’s just hardly anywhere for them to play regularly.”

Even that gripe quickly turned into a happy fantasy (or future plan, perhaps) as Urian began to plot out ways to bring his new rock-star friends to Burlington for a blowout show.

Consider also that despite playing in two overtly political bands — Rough Francis and Death — Urian rarely wades into political topics himself. Though he upholds the tenets and beliefs that come with being in multiple Black punk bands, he does so with his signature style. For example, he recounted only semi-jokingly how Rough Francis always have their white bassist, Tyler Bolles, sit in the front seat of the vehicle while on tour to hopefully avoid undue attention from cops.

Urian would much rather talk about a vintage mixing console he found online or a spot he found to skate near a hotel while on tour. Any unpleasant thoughts are distilled straight from Urian’s mind to his drum set.

That type of harnessed power on the drum kit has helped him gain increasing

Being Black dudes who play punk music in one of the whitest states in the country, we always had some sense of outsiderness.

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Rough Francis

acclaim among his peers, though it’s hardly a recent phenomenon. Not long after the 2012 release of A Band Called Death , a documentary about the elder generation of Hackneys, Jack White came calling. The Detroit rock icon and onetime White Stripes front man was looking for a drummer and asked Urian — not yet 20 years old — if he wanted to join his backing band.

Urian was tempted but ultimately turned White down, choosing to stay in Vermont and focus on Rough Francis.

“If he went with Jack White, we would have supported him the whole way,” Bobby Sr. said. “But he didn’t. He wanted to stay here and keep playing with his brothers, and that made me so proud, man.”

Eventually, Urian branched out on his own terms, sitting in with bands such as California punk act Strife, while still gigging and releasing music with his brothers in Rough Francis. His growing acclaim caught the attention of Converge guitarist Kurt Ballou, who handpicked Urian in 2019 to sit in when the band’s drummer, Ben Koller, was injured.

Urian went on tour with Converge to his delight — he’s a lifelong fan of the band, which is considered one of the earliest metalcore acts, combining the aggression of punk with the complexity and polyrhythmic twists of progressive metal. He described playing the shows as an “out-of-body experience.”

Then, when Ballou was getting ready to produce a new record for the Armed, the band’s drummer bailed. Ballou wasted no time asking Urian if he’d play on the record. Keeping his business in mind for once, Urian replied, “Cool. How much does it pay?”

Financial matters aside, Urian was happy to join the Armed, as the band presented him with an increasingly rare experience: a challenge on drums.

“It never showed, but he was always a little out of his comfort zone,” Ballou said of Urian’s session work. “In Converge, he learned someone else’s parts. In the Armed, he had to learn parts written on a drum machine.”

Urian and the singer-Svengali of the Armed, Tony Wolski, hit it off quickly. Wolski is the enigmatic leader of the band, which maintains a revolving lineup that’s included contributions from everyone from singer-songwriter Julien Baker to Jane’s Addiction bassist Eric Avery. A drummer himself, Wolski would build the beats for the Armed songs in a computer

program, often compiling beats beyond most human drummers.

“Tony programmed drums and wanted to see if I could play them live,” Urian said, a faint note of pride in his voice. “It’s kind of like when another skater dares you to hit a handrail and bets you that you can’t do it. I’m like, Fuck, I have to do it now .”

To see him drumming with the Armed is to see explosiveness on the edge of descending into chaos. But Urian is always in control of his power. Clad in a black Stooges T-shirt with headphones balanced precariously on his thick crop of hair, Urian pummels the kit during the band’s video for “ALL FUTURES (Live),” pushing the Armed further and further into the kind of post-punk disco pandemonium they’ve made their stock-in-trade.

“He just doesn’t seem to get nervous when these big career-altering things come his way,” Rabidoux pointed out. “If you see the Armed live, the whole band is incredible. But you’re not going to be able to take your eyes off of Urian. He’s the rock in the circle of that circus.”

DEATH AND RESURRECTION

Before his death in 2000, David Hackney gave his brother Bobby Sr. the quarterinch tape of Death’s music, along with a prediction.

“He said to me, ‘Bob, I’m giving this to you, because when I know the world comes looking for this music, you’re going to have it,’” Bobby Sr. said.

Many years later, the world did indeed come looking for it.

As the story goes, a friend of Julian’s sent him a link to a playlist she heard at a party in New Zealand. Julian listened, and when he heard “Politicians in My Eyes,” he did a double take. Though he had grown up thinking of his father and uncle as reggae musicians, he was sure he heard his father and uncles on the raging rock track.

Julian wasted no time calling his family. The secret was out: Unbeknownst to his sons, Bobby Sr. had been one-third of a punk band so ahead of its time, no one knew what punk was yet — “punk before punk was punk,” as the New York Times described the group in 2009.

Bobby Sr. and his brothers, Dannis and David, formed the band in 1971 and called it Death. The name turned out to be a careerdamaging move, as record companies were reluctant to sign a group with such a dark name, especially in the heart of Motown. Death recorded a series of singles released in 1975 on their own label, but the music failed to win a following.

I guess the secret is to wait 30 years to form a family band.

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Urian Hackney opening for Ziggy Marley on the Flynn Main Stage in July

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When the boys learned this history, they were understandably worked up.

“Those three boys cornered me,” Bobby Sr. recalled. “Cornered me! They said, ‘Dad, please, please tell us you know where the master tapes are.’”

The elder Hackney just shrugged and replied, “Yeah, they’re upstairs in the attic.”

Eventually, in 2009, Drag City collected the tracks and rereleased them in album form as ...For the Whole World to See. The album attracted attention from the New York Times and outlets around the world. Three years later, the story was told in a documentary, A Band Called Death

Urian said he and his brothers often considered themselves music outsiders. Now they learned their father and uncles were iconoclasts long ago.

“They were living in Detroit, the home of soul and pop music, playing rock and roll when no Black people were in rock bands,” he said.

This history inspired the three younger Hackney boys to form their band to play the music of Death. They named it Rough Francis after their uncle David’s country music side project. Soon they became a force of their own, writing and recording original music.

Meanwhile, Bobby Sr. and Dannis reformed Death, bringing in Lambsbread guitarist Bobbie Duncan to play David’s parts. When Duncan moved on last year, Julian slotted in on guitar. Urian and Bobby Jr. both joined Death this year, making it a family band once more.

“My brothers and I are the biggest Death fans in the world,” Urian said, “We’re the perfect people to do this.”

Playing together in two bands has also cemented ties among the brothers, Urian said.

“Bobby was in his thirties when I was 17,” he said. “Now that we’ve matured — as much as we’re going to, anyway — what we’re doing musically is so much more authentic. We’ve matured into people that love playing music together.”

“We really lean on each other now,” Julian added. “I guess the secret is to wait 30 years to form a family band.”

It’s not only fitting that Rough Francis has joined Death but also convenient. The bands plan to put shows together soon and to drop a split EP on Drag City this fall. They might even do some light touring.

“The chance to do this with my family means everything to me,” Urian said.

Bobby Sr. said it was “a sort of right-time move” for his sons to join Death — but he sees more than a punk drummer in Urian.

He talks with awe of watching Urian’s opening slot for Ziggy Marley at the Flynn last month. Pushing a long dreadlock out of his eyes, Bobby Sr. leaned across the table. “I’ve been in reggae music a long time. I’ve been to Jamaica. I know my way around that world,” he said. “But when I heard the dub set Urian put together, I thought he must have found a connection in Kingstown or something, to have such authentic-sounding dub sounds.”

Dub music is an electronic o shoot of reggae, sometimes presented as a B side on early reggae records, where a producer remixes the raw tracks of a reggae song, often augmenting the drums and bass. So it floored Bobby Sr. when Urian revealed that he had

recorded the tracks himself, laying down the guitar, bass and drums before creating his own dub remix to perform at the Flynn.

“I went home that night, and I tell you, I couldn’t sleep,” Bobby Sr. said, shaking head with a rueful laugh. “I couldn’t get over it. I had the best reggae musician around in my own damn house for years — years — and didn’t even know it.”

DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE

Urian’s last phone call to me from the road was winding down, his energy finally flagging sometime after midnight. His tour with the Armed was headed to Atlanta the next day. I asked if he still considered himself a Vermont artist, given all of his globe-trotting in recent years. I mentioned the long

list of Vermont musicians who had bid Burlington adieu in recent years. Was he on that trajectory?

“No, not really,” he replied in a tone that said he expected the question. “Being in Vermont and making music there is amazing because I’m surrounded by so many incredible people and artists, friends and family.”

Besides, as he and his brothers asserted, they feel that Rough Francis is getting ready for a higher level as a band.

He has an idea what that higher level might look like. Last summer, while sitting side stage at the Primavera Sound Festival in Barcelona, as he watched indie rockers Dinosaur Jr. play, Urian had a fantasy.

“I had a dream of Rough Francis playing Primavera one day soon,” he said. “I think we can make it happen! Wouldn’t that be fucking amazing?”

I agreed, then asked which rock stars he’d be hanging out with in Atlanta.

“Who knows, man,” he said. “We’ll see. Doesn’t matter anyway; there’s a Six Flags there. I’ve got a roller coaster to ride.” ➆

Learn more at thearmed.com, roughfrancis.com and @deathworldwide on Instagram.

I skate and play crazy music because they’re my therapy, my way to channel the stuff I don’t want people to see.

URIAN HACKNEY

Urian Hackney riding the Comet at Six Flags Great Escape

Learning Environment

Lesley-Ann Dupigny-Giroux fosters cutting-edge K-12 climate literacy

BY RACHEL MULLIS

Lesley-Ann Dupigny-Giroux was studying geoscience at an age when most kids don’t know the meaning of the word. Growing up on the Caribbean island of Trinidad, she went to a British school that emphasized early specialization. By the time she was 8 years old, she was hiking to caves and learning to think spatially.

Dupigny-Giroux said she feels strongly that her early, hands-on experience with geoscience — the study of Earth — played a major role in shaping her future. Today, as the state climatologist, she makes a point of exposing young learners in Vermont to similar experiences.

She’s held that role since 1997, when she moved to the Green Mountain State after earning her PhD to become a professor of climatology at the University of Vermont. Her work as the state climatologist involves researching and sharing data and projections on Vermont’s weather and climate, including climate change. Working closely with local municipalities and governments, she coauthored the Vermont Climate Action Plan as a member of the Vermont Climate Council.

Over the course of her career, DupignyGiroux has earned a slew of awards and recognition, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Geographers’ Climate Specialty Group. She served as president of the American Association of State Climatologists from 2020 to 2022, spoke at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference and wrote the water chapter for the U.S.’s Fifth National Climate Assessment.

But Dupigny-Giroux’s greatest contribution to the state may be yet to come. Among her other responsibilities, she partners with Vermont’s K-12 teachers to foster climate literacy, or the understanding of the climate’s influence on humans and vice versa.

It’s an area of education she feels is critically important at the earliest ages — when students are insatiably curious about the natural world.

Dupigny-Giroux spoke with Seven Days on July 11, the day after catastrophic flooding devastated homes and businesses across Vermont. She squeezed in the conversation between several calls and media interviews related to the statewide emergency. Looking back on her career so far, she recalled realizing that she could tap into kids’ innate sense of wonder about the world while leading a balloon launch in 2008 with students and teachers at Milton High School.

“Younger students possess an inherent curiosity about the world around them,” Dupigny-Giroux later wrote by email. Satisfying that curiosity with solid information about the climate sets the stage for students “to engage in the workforce development, civic perspectives and academic exploration needed to continue to address the challenges of climate change adaptation and mitigation.”

Sometimes Dupigny-Giroux works directly with K-12 students, as at that balloon launch and last year at South Burlington High School, where she addressed more than 100 students eager to hear her story and learn about Vermont’s role in addressing climate change. Phil Surks, the South Burlington High School supervisor for science and technology, said she elevates facts and data over political opinions.

In other cases, she imparts knowledge and support to K-12 teachers. Shelburne Farms’ director of professional learning,

education and visitor programs, Jen Cirillo, remembers meeting DupignyGiroux in 2016 at the farm through UVM’s Sustainability Faculty Fellows program. Cirillo immediately invited DupignyGiroux to speak at the nonprofit’s Summer Institute on Education for Sustainability (now called Foundations in Education for Sustainability Program).

“Lesley-Ann was one of our guest presenters, and the teachers adored her immediately,” Cirillo said. “She makes what can be very complex science feel very relatable. The teachers were really excited and started to feel like Oh, I can do this.”

Educators said Dupigny-Giroux’s ability to instill confidence and knowledge helps them feel comfortable teaching the material. She also develops and shares resources with time-stressed teachers, focusing on applying climate-related data in a way that resonates with young learners.

One of Dupigny-Giroux’s presentations,

Cirillo recounted, included resources to help students track weather patterns and distinguish between natural cycles and disruptions. The guidance inspired several teachers to develop curricula around phenology, the study of seasonal and cyclical changes in our environment. In the Northeast, the topic is relevant to many who already celebrate the first spring peepers or apple blossoms.

Don Taylor, a sustainability and humanities teacher at Montpelier’s Main Street Middle School, attended one of DupignyGiroux’s workshops. He went on to monitor seasonal changes with his students using phenology wheels. Students picked something they wanted to track over the course of the year, such as bird migrations or tree foliage, and recorded their observations on wheels made out of recycled cardboard boxes.

Cirillo cited this as one example of Dupigny-Giroux’s influence on local educators. “She’s helping teachers help their students become scientists by instilling a natural curiosity about what’s happening in the world and then contributing to the collective knowledge around climate change,” Cirillo said.

Cirillo noted that Dupigny-Giroux inspired her on a personal level, too. This fall, Cirillo will help kick off a climate series in Ferrisburgh, where she serves on the town conservation commission. Dupigny-Giroux has signed on as a speaker for the series.

“Lesley-Ann’s got a great spirit, and I think that cuts through to a lot of people who are anxious” about climate change, Cirillo said. She praised Dupigny-Giroux’s ability to help others stay positive and focused on what they can do in the face of increasingly erratic and extreme weather.

Dupigny-Giroux also partners with other UVM professors on K-12 initiatives. One frequent collaborator is Regina Toolin, an associate professor of STEM education who works with current and future K-12 teachers to improve STEM content.

Toolin noted that Dupigny-Giroux is not big on lecturing. Instead, her approach is interactive; she focuses on crucial questions and introducing the latest technology to engage students and teachers.

“Climate and climate change is everybody’s problem,” Toolin said. “And LesleyAnn’s one of the experts in the field. Who better to help get that information and technology out to the community?”

Toolin noted that the state’s K-12

Lesley-Ann Dupigny-Giroux at the Storm Peak Laboratory in Steamboat Springs, Colo.

teachers have limited opportunities to keep up with current science. She works with several UVM professors to bridge the gap between secondary and college-level STEM fluency.

“Students can be highly engaged in doing research, even at an elementary level,” Toolin said. “My mantra is always ‘I want to see school science look more like real science’ — not book science and not kids doing worksheets and reading out of old, dusty science textbooks.”

Toolin first teamed up with DupignyGiroux in 2008, when the two were awarded a National Science Foundation grant to educate science and math teachers about climate and climate change issues. Part of that project was the balloon launch at Milton High School that Dupigny-Giroux recalled in our interview as a turning point in her

understanding of how to introduce kids to climate science.

Some balloons were the size you’d find at a party, while others were National Weather Service balloons the size of a large conference room. As the balloons went up, they sent back temperature information. The activity demonstrated the concept of a lapse rate: The temperature decreases as the balloon rises.

Then a pair of awestruck 4-year-old twins walked by.

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balloon was going up but the numbers were going down. “And that’s a lapse rate!” she told him. She smiled at the memory, a bright spot at a time when July floodwaters had just crested Burlington’s Intervale a mile away, washing out seven farms.

Dupigny-Giroux asked the twins if they wanted to write down some numbers. The preschoolers didn’t have a fancy term for what they were doing, she said, but they recorded numbers and asked for more data.

“It was the absolute most precious thing,” she said. “And they got to practice science.”

A 7-year-old boy joined the demonstration. Dupigny-Giroux asked him what the numbers told him. He noted that the

Her willingness to talk about climate literacy during a statewide climate emergency is just another example of how Dupigny-Giroux has committed herself to the present and future well-being of her community and world. As Vermont faces more climate-related challenges, she’s leading the charge to help educators prepare the next generation.

“You get them hooked by all these fun activities, and then it sort of stays with them for life,” she said. ➆

Fight or Flight

A Waitsfield woman chronicles her decade-long nightmare of escaping a stalker

BY KEN PICARD • ken@sevendaysvt.com

On November 4, 2011, Anna Nasset stood in the display window of her art gallery, in the quaint seaside city of Port Townsend, Wash., when she noticed a man outside watching her. Moments later, he knocked on the door, handed Nasset a small package and asked if she’d consider displaying some of his artwork.

As a gallery owner, Nasset frequently received such requests. She accepted the gift, politely thanked him and then, sensing what she described as a “strangerdanger” vibe, quickly shut the door behind her. Though she didn’t know it at the time, Nasset had already become the object of this man’s irrational obsession.

Her five-minute encounter with “Jeffrey” — Nasset’s pseudonym for the man who, by that point, already had a documented history of mental illness and threatening behavior — would permanently alter her life’s trajectory. Eventually, he would steal from Nasset not just her home, community and livelihood but also her health, safety and peace of mind.

Nasset, now 43, is the author of Now I Speak: From Stalked to Standing Up, a new memoir that chronicles her decade-long effort to escape a man whose attention she neither invited nor wanted. Many of Nasset’s friends, family and coworkers, as well as the local courts and law enforcement, knew of Jeffrey’s unwanted behavior. But it wasn’t until Nasset fled cross-country to Vermont, then helped prosecutors back in Washington secure a 10-year prison sentence for him — among the longest ever handed down for a felony stalking conviction — that Nasset began reclaiming her life.

Today, Nasset works full time as a public speaker, trainer and advocate for stalking awareness, including hosting a podcast called “The Mend,” which is sponsored by the Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services. In January 2019, she stood beside Gov. Phil Scott as he signed a proclamation recognizing National Stalking Awareness Month.

Despite all that Jeffrey took from her, Nasset is still a vivacious woman with signature oversize glasses and a joyously infectious cackle. She spoke to Seven Days from her home in the Mad River Valley. She lives with her three-legged Chihuahua, Dolly Parton, in a small house with six points of egress, which she described as “a survivor’s dream.”

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somebody you know: a former or current intimate partner, an acquaintance, a work colleague, whoever it might be.

And we have to look at stalking as a psychological crime. So, if we’re coming in and making a report to an advocate or law enforcement, or friends and family members, all too often we’re dismissed because we don’t know how to give words to this psychological crime. There’s a lot of dismissiveness in that adage “It’s not that bad. He didn’t physically touch you.” I hear that all the time.

Your book is about more than just stalking but also its connection to sexual violence.

When I speak on the subject of stalking, everyone thinks that my life just started on November 4, 2011. In fact, like many people, I’ve experienced a lifetime of gender-based violence. If I just started my story in 2011 and didn’t share any of that back history, it would be a disservice to my readers. There’s nothing really unique

or special about my story. I’m living the experience that millions of people live. What’s significant about mine is the outcome and my ability to share it.

What are common myths and misconceptions about stalking?

The media often portray stalking as a story like mine, where it’s a stranger who’s lurking in the shadows. But what we know is, stalking generally happens from

How common a crime is it?

One in three women and one in six men will experience stalking at some point in their lifetime. And we have to continually mention that this happens to all genders. I often wonder: If anything had been different about me — if I weren’t white, if I weren’t female, if I didn’t live in a rural community, if I didn’t own a popular business, if I had dated him, if I were homeless, if we were the same gender — would I have gotten the result I got?

Yet it still took you eight years to get justice.

Yes, and I got this exceptional sentence. But I don’t want to be the exception. I want to be the standard. Being the unluckiest “lucky” person — what am I going to do with that?

Just sitting here in my little apartment at the end of a dirt road outside of Waitsfield seemed like a disservice to the millions of people who are stalked every year.

You kept quiet about your stalker’s behavior for a long time. Why?

If you were to go back to 2011 and look up stalking awareness and prevention, there was very little out there at the time. And when there’s not a lot of information out there, the community doesn’t understand it. So when I did tell people and was met with responses such as “It’s not that big a deal” or “At least somebody likes you” or “He’s harmless. Just get on with your life,”

IF WE TAKE THIS CRIME SERIOUSLY, WE’RE GOING TO SAVE LIVES. IT’S THAT SIMPLE.

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that really led me to be quiet.

Also, because it was a ecting my business so much, I didn’t want it to seem like an excuse or a cop-out. I look back and I regret how I handled it, but it’s how I handled it. If I could do it di erently, I would have. That’s why I’m very vocal now — so vocal that I started a business about it.

Did the fact that your stalker is schizophrenic complicate your case?

Yes. Most stalkers do not have a mental health diagnosis. Je rey happens to have one, and that does complicate things. Most people with schizophrenia live beautiful, healthy lives. His manifested in a specific way that it made it a lot scarier. It also made it very complex to prosecute. A lot of times he wanted to defend himself in court and go through all those competency hearings on his own. At the same time, all I ever really wanted was for him to get the help he needed so that he could live a life that was functional.

What advice do you have for people who are experiencing stalking?

So often I get emails from people who are like, “I had a customer who kept coming in and they were making me really uncomfortable, and I told my boss and they did nothing. Now it’s escalated, and they’re following me.” It really comes down to this: If someone you know is being stalked, start by believing. As my dear friend Sue Russell, [a victim of sexual assault and kidnapping] who moved to New Zealand [after her o ender served a 21-year sentence], said, “The more who know, the safer you are.”

If you’re the one being stalked, go to the advocacy center in your area, get an advocate and educate yourself, because our domestic and sexual violence centers also deal with stalking. Should that be your burden? Absolutely not! But they can be e ective in getting you help. Most stalkings that lead to homicide come out of a former intimate partner situation. And in 78 percent of the cases where women were murdered by a former or current intimate partner, there was stalking in the year prior. So if we take this crime seriously, we’re going to save lives. It’s that simple.

You write, “In a crime like stalking, is there ever a right choice: Call police or no? Block on social media?” Did you ever answer that question for yourself?

It’s like a choose-your-own-adventure book. What if I’d blocked him? Would he have stopped? What if I hadn’t blocked? Would he have stopped or come to my house and harmed me? You never know. And so, when it comes to making decisions like that, you really have to trust your gut. Maybe they’re all wrong answers — or all right answers. I can look back and say I made the right choices for myself. Or I can say, “What if I turned left instead of right?” But I try not to dwell on that.

Did you ever second-guess how much personal information to include in the book, not just your past traumas but also how they affected you physiologically?

Mm-hmm. [Laughs.] One of my editors said, “You talk about shitting a lot.” And I’m like, “And…?” When I have conversations with other survivors, we get into all that and we don’t hold back. This is something we’re all experiencing yet we’re all hiding. In order to understand the different forms of gender-based violence, it’s important to talk about these things. Is it embarrassing? Of course it is! But I have no regrets. I think it’s important to tell the whole story.

Do you feel like you’re on borrowed time, knowing that Jeffrey will eventually get released?

Of course! I have my own backup plans for what I may need to do. It’s an unknown variable, because it’s not like this is going to end. But right now, I would say, to the best of my abilities I try to enjoy each day, because it’s my decade of freedom. ➆

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Take Your Pick

Apple farmers are down — but not out — for this year’s harvest

BY RACHEL MULLIS

AGRICULTURE

When Conor McManus took over Happy Valley Orchard in Middlebury last fall, he was more concerned with pruning his trees and pressing cider than with worrying about frost.

But the weather had other plans. His apple trees roused from their winter sleep early, during extended warm spells in February and March. Water seeped

back into the trees’ cells, making them more susceptible to cold damage.

Even so, things looked all right as the apple blossoms began to bloom in mid-May. Wednesday the 17th was cool and windy, though not unusually so. But around midnight, the wind stopped. The warm air insulating the trees began to radiate up, allowing cold, dry air to settle in, which pushed temperatures into the

low 20s. In the early hours of May 18, the orchard froze for a solid eight hours.

McManus, 44, saw evidence of the damage about two days later, when buds and leaves turned shades of yellow and brown and the sumacs along the interstate looked as if they were dying.

“That’s what my apple trees started to look like,” he said. “I was like, This is really bad .”

Now that harvest season has arrived, most of Happy Valley Orchard’s 17 acres of apple trees are bare — and McManus isn’t alone in that misfortune. Across New England and even into northern Pennsylvania, apple growers are looking at dramatic losses for the 2023 season.

This fall, as Vermonters head to their favorite spots for fresh apples, many of their excursions will look different. But McManus and other affected orchard owners are getting creative to salvage what they can of the season.

University of Vermont Extension tree fruit specialist Terence Bradshaw called the 2023 growing season “just terrible.” In addition to the May apple freeze, Vermont’s temperatures dipped below negative 17 degrees in February, wiping out most peach crops. The summer’s relentless rain didn’t help, either.

Bradshaw said the damage has been highly variable from farm to farm. “I went to an orchard in Monkton that’s up on a ridge, and, aside from some of the trees at the bottom of the hill, you wouldn’t know there was any freeze,” he said. “But in the Connecticut River Valley, which is

Nick Cowles at Shelburne Orchards

An apple with cosmetic frost damage at Shelburne Orchards

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SERVING UP FOOD NEWS

Morgan Brook Farm Parks New Food Truck on Shelburne Road

MORGAN BROOK FARM, which raises purebred Japanese Wagyu beef and crossbred American Wagyu in Westford, has opened a seasonal food truck called MORGAN BROOK FARM KITCHEN at 2545 Shelburne Road in Shelburne. The address was previously the site of the Sirloin Saloon, which closed in 2008. The restaurant building was recently torn down, and the property is listed for sale for $1.65 million.

The food truck is open Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a menu of hamburgers and other meaty o erings, such as beef poutine, a Philly cheesesteak, and gingered Thai steak and pepper salad. There is also a lobster roll.

Culinary Institute of Americatrained chef JAMES LEWIS is leading the food truck kitchen team. He said he was looking for a change from working in restaurants and was intrigued by the chance to work with locally

Chef James Lewis of Morgan Brook Farm Kitchen with beef shank poutine

Philly cheesesteak, fries, cheeseburger with bacon and beef shank poutine

Brook Farm Kitchen in Shelburne

normally a little bit warmer, there was 100 percent loss on some farms. So it’s all over the place.”

Variation aside, with nearly 30 years’ experience in the industry, Bradshaw characterized the May freeze as the worst he or anyone from the preceding generation of orchardists can recall.

“I know pretty much everybody who’s been in the business, and nobody else has told me they remember it this bad,” he said.

The topography of each orchard played a role, albeit an unpredictable one. McManus’ trees, on a hill and about a dozen miles from Lake Champlain, were hit hard. Meanwhile, Shelburne Orchards, which is nearly on the lake, has a full crop.

Shelburne Orchards co-owner Nick Cowles explained that orchards on Lake Champlain are less vulnerable to frost injury. In late spring, the lake water is still much colder than the air above it. As warmer air rises, the air on shore is sucked toward the lake to replace it. This circulation pattern “keeps the air moving, so the air doesn’t settle. So the frost doesn’t settle,” Cowles said.

A few of Shelburne Orchards’ apples bear frost rings that you wouldn’t notice unless you were looking for them. Cowles said the markings make the apples utility-grade by commercial standards, meaning they wouldn’t sell at a grocery store. But since Shelburne Orchards is primarily a pick-your-own operation, minor cosmetic imperfections are fine.

Cowles, 72, said diversifying his farm has helped him and his family avoid relying too heavily on any one income stream. For instance, Shelburne Orchards lost all of its peaches in the February freeze, but the apples look great. The orchard can make up the lost peach income with tree sales, site rentals and apple brandy production.

In Cowles’ view, smaller, diversified orchards that deal directly with the public have a huge advantage, especially during tough years. “I mean, nobody’s getting rich doing it, but they’re able to sustain,” he said. “It’s having that ingenuity that is kind of a trademark of farming anyway.”

The elder orchardist pointed to McManus as a prime example of that ingenuity, calling him “a freakin’ go-getter.” He noted the swift growth of McManus’ original business, Mountain Mac Cider, which launched in 2021 and now produces 40,000 gallons of hard cider annually, distributed across the state.

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“He lost fruit, but he is a survivor and he’s going to be a player in this business for years,” Cowles said of McManus. “He’s definitely not a quitter.”

McManus received a second blow from the flooding that occurred in Middlebury on August 3. Though the orchard isn’t near a river, the rain fell so rapidly that runoff stormed through his cidery and storefront. McManus put out a bucket and clocked eight inches of rain in less than 45 minutes. Then he dumped the bucket’s contents and set it out again to measure the next wave of rain.

“I forgot about it until later on that evening, and when I came out again, it was overflowing,” he said.

He lost a lot of washing and drying equipment that was submerged during the storm.

“We’re definitely struggling right now,” McManus said. “The frost and the floods have really set us back.”

What does this shortfall mean for consumers eager to savor Vermont’s quintessential fall crop? Bradshaw suggests checking to make sure your favorite orchard is open before you make the drive. But even owners whose trees are barren this year are doing what they can to draw customers — hosting food trucks, making corn mazes and growing pumpkin patches.

“I think most everyone’s going to do something,” Bradshaw said. “I mean, this is a year where — whether it’s apples, vegetables or record stores — everybody’s hurting, right? So change your expectations and support them.”

As for McManus, his doors are wide open for the season. Happy Valley Orchard’s apple crop may be sparse, but he will sell apples from Vermont orchards, and he makes a mean cider doughnut. Mountain Mac has a variety of small-batch hard ciders to buy or taste on-site, as well as two beers (a Belgian and an American red ale) and an alcoholfree, sugar-free soda in development for kids called Cida. Beginning September 15, the orchard will also host family-friendly events and weekly evening concerts or comedy sets through late October.

Plus, there’s the view. Set high on a hill overlooking the Green Mountains, the orchard with its ancient apple trees seems more forest than farm. McManus just installed eight outdoor fireplaces for public use.

“You can sit out here and watch the stars and hear the owls, see an occasional deer go through or a fox,” he said. “It’s beautiful.” ➆

Learn more at happyvalleyorchard.com and shelburneorchards.com.

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Conor McManus pouring his Mountain Mac hard cider at Happy Valley Orchard

Henry McManus with cider doughnuts at Happy Valley Orchard

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Nick Cowles at Shelburne Orchards

Swimming in Sandwiches

Danville’s ree Ponds Sandwich Kitchen offers a Route 2 oasis

STORY & PHOTOS BY SUZANNE PODHAIZER

On its 150-mile path between Alburgh and Guildhall, Route 2 passes through welltraveled cities and towns that boast plenty of snack and meal options for hungry travelers. But the stretch between Montpelier and St. Johnsbury, for all of its lovely curves and scenic river frontage, can feel a little lean on the food front.

ree Ponds Sandwich Kitchen in Danville has the remedy for that. e spacious dining room is painted a cool teal, and the décor boasts clean lines with gingerbread-house accents. Picture windows facing the town green let in copious light. e air — stirred by ceiling fans — feels fresh, even in the heat of summer.

en there are the sandwiches — delicious and made with thoughtful touches — which landed ree Ponds in our seasonal series on great sandwiches to power summer adventures.

Originally located near Joe’s Pond (which actually consists of a trio of ponds),

ree Ponds closed its original location in late 2021 and reopened in its current spot last summer. is was a relief to the locals, who had somehow survived for months without a nearby source of fried chicken sandwiches ($16) or Cubanos ($16).

ree Ponds’ menu is packed with classics, such as a Reuben piled with housemade pastrami ($15), a pork-and-beef burger melt ($16), and a BLT ($15). But it also boasts creative seasonal specials and plenty of exciting veggie options.

Among the latter are a kimchi and tempeh sandwich with pea shoots and chile mayo ($15) that proves tempting even to meat lovers. e grilled beet sandwich ($14), with a creamy candied nut schmear, also hits the spot.

Co-owner Anna Berg, 32, is nearly always at the counter ringing up customers with a grin, running food and making lattes. Her partner, chef Caleb Clark, a 34-year-old Danville native, makes his presence known on the plate.

Clark attended St. Johnsbury Academy’s

culinary program and has worked in restaurants ever since. Berg helped out at the restaurant part time until she “ended up falling in love with the work,” she said, and joined Clark full time in 2018.

Don’t go to ree Ponds for sandwiches piled with meat. Its focus is on crafting them with an ideal protein-tovegetable-to-bread ratio and making sure the bread is toasted to perfection.

All kinds of details get careful attention. Sandwiches are served on cute metal trays instead of plates, and side salads (an extra $2 in place of fries or chips) are dressed with maplebalsamic vinaigrette and topped with shredded carrots and pretty pink pickled onions, making it easier to skip the chips.

Although it calls itself a “sandwich kitchen,” ree Ponds also offers mealsize salads, snacks such as polenta fries and fried avocado, creemees, espresso drinks, and a small handful of cocktails. Sunday brunch brings four Bennys to the table, along with chicken and waffles, corned beef hash, and banana-nut French toast.

Berg said Three Ponds can’t find enough affordable local meat for its sandwiches, but Danville’s McDonald Farm supplies lots of veggies, as does Joe’s Brook Farm in Barnet. Tempeh comes from Rhapsody Natural Foods in Cabot and bread from Boule Bakery, a highly regarded spot in St. Johnsbury.

We recommend dining in, but ree Ponds’ sandwiches are also perfect fuel for outdoor adventures, such as a cycle or stroll on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, a hike in Groton State Forest, or a dip in the restaurant’s namesake pond(s). ➆

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ree Ponds Sandwich Kitchen, 11 Route 2, Danville, 227-3300, threepondsvt.com

Co-owner Anna Berg at ree Ponds Sandwich Kitchen

ree Ponds Sandwich Kitchen

Kimchi and tempeh sandwich with a side salad

Reuben with fries

‘He Was Always Giving’

where his brother-in-law, Madey Shegow, found him in his bed early in the afternoon. Shegow said it appeared that Omar, who was 36, died in his sleep.

According to the death certificate, no autopsy was performed. Ben Truman of the Vermont Department of Health said by email that the chief medical examiner’s investigation into the cause of death is under way.

Shegow said he went to Omar’s house to check on him after the chef failed to show up at Kismayo that Sunday morning to prepare for a large catering job. Omar’s wife, Anisa Mohamed, and the couple’s two young daughters were out of the country in Africa at the time, Shegow said.

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It was a shock to find his brother-in-law dead, Shegow said. Omar had been at the home of Shegow and his wife, Omar’s sister, Asha Omar, until around 11 p.m. on Saturday evening. “He was a healthy guy,” Shegow said.

Shegow said the family has not yet decided the future of Kismayo Kitchen, which Omar opened in 2019 and named for the Somali city of his birth. The chef-owner described his restaurant as multicultural, although he also hoped it would help “to bring the [Somali] culture to the community,” he told Seven Days shortly after he opened. It became known for Somali dishes, such as coconut chicken stew with rice, as well as all-American classics, including Philly cheesesteaks.

But most of all, Kismayo Kitchen was known for its warm, energetic and ambitious owner who seemed to beam with a perpetual smile.

“He just had this electric smile,” said his longtime friend Oliver Parini, a photographer and Seven Days contributor who collaborated with Omar on a series of YouTube video tutorials for healthy recipes. “You could not help but smile back.”

“His smile never left his face,” concurred Omar’s friend, Islam Hassan, the former imam of the Islamic Society of Vermont, where Omar was a devoted member.

More than 200 people gathered last Friday at the Islamic Society of Vermont’s mosque in South Burlington before caravanning to Lakeview Cemetery in Burlington to mourn and honor Ahmed Omar, chef-owner of Burlington’s Kismayo Kitchen. Among those attending the traditional brief Islamic funeral prayer at the mosque was Maryan Maalin, who said she had known Omar for almost two decades. Both were originally from Somalia and came to Burlington as refugees.

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“He touched so many lives,” Maalin said. “He was the owner of the first Somali restaurant in Vermont. He was always helping and deeply involved in the community. If you were new to town, he would say, ‘Come, stop by, and I will give you free food.’”

When her 14-year-old son learned of Omar’s death, Maalin said, he cried for two hours. “That shows the impact he had,” she said.

Omar died on August 13 at his New North End home,

Omar, as he was known to all, was the youngest of 14 children. His family fled war-torn Somalia and became refugees in Kenya. They came to the U.S. in 2004, when Omar was 17. He graduated from Burlington High School two years later.

Shegow said Omar lived with him and his wife, Omar’s sister, when he first arrived in Vermont. “He was like one of my kids,” Shegow said of his younger brother-in-law. “He was a very funny guy. We were always joking a lot. He was very social with everybody, Black and white. He was a very gentle man with everybody.”

Ahmed Omar, Burlington chef-owner of Vermont’s first Somali restaurant, dies unexpectedly at 36

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raised Wagyu beef. “It’s one of the top meats out there,” the chef said.

Morgan Brook Farm manager LISA HALLSTROM said the truck will be open through October, weather permitting. Farm-fresh beef cuts are available for sale from a trailer beside the food truck. Customers can also place custom orders for the farm’s beef on its website to pick up there.

The 400-acre Morgan Brook Farm is owned by JEFF HUTCHINS , who has raised Wagyu beef in Westford since 2015, Hallstrom said. Meat from the breed is known for its high level of marbling and tenderness. Hutchins opened a full-service on-farm butcher shop called the BUTCHER BARN in 2021, which offers a full range of Wagyu beef cuts plus marinated kebabs and side dishes such as twice-baked potatoes and baked beans.

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Cocktail and Oyster Bar Salt & Rind Opens in Waterbury

SALT & RIND, a 20-seat cocktail and oyster bar, opened at 40 Foundry Street in downtown Waterbury in July. Co-owners

BRITT THOMPSON AND LUKE WILLIAMS ran a local catering business for a year before deciding to open a brick-and-mortar location as its complement.

The menu features “classic, wellexecuted bites,” Thompson said, such as deviled eggs and hot ham-and-cheese dip. The cocktails are twists on classics, including a brown butter bourbon oldfashioned with black walnut bitters.

“We’re not trying to reinvent the wheel,” Thompson said.

Oysters are the star of the show, at half a dozen for $14 or a dozen for $26 — or you can order them “dirty” with caviar and lemon crema for an extra $1.50 each.

Every day, the bar receives a shipment of about 200 fresh oysters from Duxbury, Mass. Williams said he and Thompson try to speak to customers about where the oysters come from and the effects of sourcing on flavor.

“Oysters can get different brininess, different sweetnesses, different flavors … from different locations, even if it’s in the same area,” Williams said. “One side of Cape Cod tastes different than the other side of Cape Cod.”

For those who are not

“oyster

experienced,” Thompson recommends the oven-roasted cioppino butter oysters.

“People who don’t like sushi, you tell them to order an avocado roll,” Thompson said by way of comparison.

“It’s a way to get people a little bit outside of their comfort zone.”

Open Thursday through Saturday, 3 to 10 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 7 p.m., Salt & Rind is currently a two-person show, though the owners are looking to hire a dishwasher, an oyster scrubber and help with their catering business.

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‘He Was Always Giving’

Evidence in support of Shegow’s description flooded social media last week as news of Omar’s death spread.

“Omar was the man. He made my heart swell with every encounter,” Jeremy Hudson of Colchester wrote, elaborating through direct message that Kismayo Kitchen was one of his family’s “go-to spots” for chicken stew and kale salad — “predictably a ordable, delicious and accompanied by Omar’s warm energy.”

Thea Lewis of Burlington recalled meeting him several years ago in the Costco parking lot. “He o ered to lift my huge purchases into the car. Got to talking about the restaurant,” Lewis wrote on social media.

She shared in a follow-up text that about a week after meeting Omar, she ordered Kismayo takeout for the first time. “When I got there, he greeted me like I was a long lost relative … I went home with what I’d ordered and a slew of extras on the house,” she recalled. “I think this was the experience of many.”

Empress Levi, a fellow Black Burlington food entrepreneur, posted that Omar was always supportive of her vegan diet and her business. Once he found out she was vegan, he had vegan samosas ready the next time she came in. He often asked her opinion on new dishes, o ering full servings for which he never charged.

Without fail, Levi said, Omar asked how her business was going. “He would say, ‘Believe in yourself, and don’t give up,’” she recalled by phone. “He always talked like I would have my restaurant some day.”

Before Omar became a restaurateur, he worked as a personal trainer and online health coach. He was a competitive bodybuilder and continued to value physical health while also aiming to help and inspire others to do the same.

When talking with Seven Days last year about his YouTube video series, Omar said he wanted to show his fellow Somali how to cook with health in mind. “When God gives you skills, you’re gonna share with your people,” he said with a broad smile.

Among those he influenced was Hassan, whom Omar met through the Islamic Society of Vermont, where

Hassan served for a decade before moving to Ohio earlier this year. Omar was not only a deeply committed Muslim but also a personal friend, Hassan said.

The two men often worked out together at a local fitness club early in the morning after the first prayer of the day. Omar would always encourage his friend to work harder, “pushing me to do more reps than I think I can do,” Hassan recalled. “He was always giving you advice: how

to do recipes to build muscle, to lose fat. He was always giving: a protein shake, a tip. He was a person who was willing to give all the time.”

Hassan added that Omar gave generously to the Islamic Society but preferred to do so quietly. When the group was raising funds to buy a former church in South Burlington to become its new mosque, Hassan said, Omar made a significant anonymous donation. “This is something that not a lot of community members knew,” Hassan said.

More public were the generous amounts of food that Omar provided to the Muslim community for many events, including the breaking fast meals during Ramadan. “This is something that touched the hearts of everyone,” Hassan said.

Omar also made his mark as “a pivotal member of the African diaspora,” Priscille Lokossou of Burlington said as she and her mother, Olga Daga, sat waiting for cars to leave the cemetery last Friday.

Daga, who came to Vermont from her native Benin, said she studied English with Omar when each first arrived in Burlington. Lokossou said her family became close with him over the years and also regulars of Kismayo Kitchen.

She o ered an example of the deeds that made Omar stand out. Her uncle, who drives for Uber, would often pick up food orders at Kismayo for delivery. “Always, Omar would ask if he was hungry and give him food,” she said.

Parini said he will remember his friend for his enthusiastic devotion to his family and his faith along with food, bodybuilding and fashion. “He was such a unique, quirky guy. He lived life to the fullest,” Parini said.

In a follow-up text, Parini added that toward the end of the YouTube videos they shot together, “Omar would always say, ‘The secret ingredient is always love.’” That phrase was also emblazoned on the side of his Kismayo van, Parini noted.

“He had so much love to share with the world and I think that’s why he loved cooking so much,” Parini wrote. “He could cook for the world and have a positive impact on his community.” ➆

e Islamic Society of Vermont has helped set up a fund for the family of Ahmed Omar at GoFundMe.

Ahmed Omar with his sister, Asha Omar

Omar with his daughters

Omar at Kismayo Kitchen in 2019

Homage to Omar outside Kismayo Kitchen last week

Omar and his wife, Anisa Mohamed

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Omar at a bodybuilding competition in 2014

Nomad Land

Traveling “Portrait of US” photography project documents locals in Lyndon

BY HANNAH FEUER • hfeuer@sevendaysvt.com

Monica Jane Frisell and Adam Scher can’t quite pin down why, two years ago, they left Seattle to live as nomads and photograph people across America. “Just [to] try and figure out what it’s all about, I guess,” Frisell said. “Sounds kind of cheesy.”

Towing a trailer called the Nomadic Photo Ark that doubles as a kitchen pantry and darkroom, the married couple create portraits and accompanying audio recordings of locals in cities and towns all over the U.S. The result is an ongoing multimedia collage of American life. In fall 2021, Frisell and Scher brought the project to North Hero, and this August they returned to Vermont, parking for several weeks at the White Market in Lyndonville.

They have a few concrete goals: to meet new people, make art and document stories, which will be presented in a pop-up exhibit on Lyndon’s Sanborn Covered Bridge on Thursday, August 31.

When pressed, the pair o ers a deeper motive for their project. Divisiveness ba es Frisell, who is tired of “grandiose noise and exceptionalism” making the

front page. Nomadic Photo Ark’s “Portrait of US” aims to show what unites Americans at a time when it’s rare for people to slow down and listen, the couple said.

“I read the news, and it just doesn’t fit what I’ve experienced,” Frisell said. “Even when I talk to somebody who I know does not think how I think, I still don’t leave wanting to scream at them.”

Frisell shoots with a 1940s large-format film camera and develops the negatives as 8-by-10-inch black-and-white photos. Sometimes she shoots near where the trailer is parked, but she prefers to follow subjects to a place that’s meaningful to them, such as a park, garden or home.

The full-body portraits capture locals’ distinctive outfits and postures. Subjects maintain a straight face and gaze directly into the camera, almost as if to say, “I see you” to the viewer. In Cleveland, a woman wearing a T-shirt that reads “Love yourself” poses beside a motorcycle. In Birch Bay, Wash., a woman matches her background, sporting thick black sunglasses and an American flag T-shirt while posed in front of the real thing.

Scher runs the tape recorder and edits

the audio down to a few minutes. The couple open every interview with the same prompt: “Tell us about a pivotal moment in your life.” The question often leads their subjects to speak about struggling with

loss, sobriety, race, or sexual or cultural identity, Scher said.

The stories often unfold as a crescendo. Sharina in Cleveland talked about switching jobs before speaking about her son’s murder. Tobi in Green Mountain Falls, Colo., segued from a conversation about finishing graduate school to one about dating after her late husband’s death. Kim in Cleveland spoke about combating the prejudice with which she was raised.

“It was very brave and candid of her to be able to talk about that stu ,” Frisell said of Kim’s interview. “It was really inspiring to me to see an older woman who has actually gone through the work to try and change.”

Martha Elmes, founder and director of the Satellite gallery and community space in Lyndonville, invited the Nomadic Photo Ark to town. She heard about the traveling artists through her son, a friend of Frisell’s. Local organizations usually sponsor the project, so Elmes secured funding from the Town of Lyndon and two nonprofits, the Vermont Community

Adam Scher and Monica Jane Frisell in the Nomadic Photo Ark

Monica Jane Frisell taking Beverly’s portrait in front of the Chamberlin Mill Covered Bridge in Lyndon

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Foundation and Burklyn Arts Council. She’s also hosting Frisell and Scher at her home.

The deaths of two local historians in recent years have highlighted the importance of having someone record the people of Lyndon, Elmes said.

“I wanted to document some of these people who are older, or people who you see walking by all the time and you wonder, What’s their story?” Elmes said. “Well, now you’ll know.”

Originally planning to hit the road by herself, Frisell started constructing the mobile darkroom in December 2020 with the help of a mechanic friend. They built the back half of the 84-square-foot trailer as a darkroom and the front half as a kitchen — now complete with a sink, spice rack, ice maker and propane pizza oven.

Then Frisell and Scher matched on Tinder. Nomadic living appealed to Scher, who had completed long-distance bike rides from Seattle to San Diego and across Europe and the American South.

So, after just a few months of knowing Frisell, Scher quit his job at a pizza shop to take charge of the project’s audio component.

“That kind of desire to meet people and talk to people throughout the country was there,” Scher said. “So it fit very well, and we meshed very, very quickly.”

Frisell and Scher also share a philosophy when it comes to attracting people who want their stories told. They rely on word of mouth and a “Share your story” banner hung on the trailer, hoping to draw subjects who won’t shy away from meaningful conversation or acknowledgment of their hardships.

Frisell said she thinks deeply about the ethics of interviewing. “I’m always hyper-concerned that we’re not doing something right,” she said. “We’ve talked to people who have had bad experiences with journalists and then are really hesitant to speak with us because they were

taken advantage of by that person. And that really breaks my heart.”

That concern was on display when Frisell and Scher arrived at a local woman’s house. Beverly greeted them wearing a hot pink shirt and sporting long blond hair that reached her waist. She had reached out to Frisell and Scher by email after seeing an ad for the project. Giving a tour of her backyard, Beverly beamed at her view overlooking the roaring South Wheelock Branch of the Passumpsic River.

The mood shifted as Frisell and Scher started the interview in the front yard. Beverly cried as she shared that her son died in March of a fentanyl overdose at age 29. Her son was someone “who would help anyone do anything,” she said. He kept Narcan, an overdose-reversing drug, taped to the roof of his truck and inside his apartment door, his mother added.

“It’s been months, but it feels like it was just yesterday, over and over every day,” Beverly said, her voice quavering between sobs. “And knowing what he died from, it just pains me that there are so many other families going through this.”

“I’m so sorry,” Frisell said. And then, referring to the opioid epidemic, “It seems to be hitting this place just relentlessly, right?”

“Everywhere,” Beverly said. “And there’s not enough being done.”

After the interview, the trio moved to take Beverly’s portrait in front of the Chamberlin Mill Covered Bridge next door to her house. As Frisell positioned the camera, Beverly said she wasn’t sure she deserved the spotlight, given that many of her neighbors have lived in Lyndon much longer than she has.

“Everyone deserves this,” Frisell replied.

Scher said people seem to find it easy to open up to the couple, a vulnerability

he partly attributed to the open-ended prompt that allows them to share as much as they’d like.

“Still, I was not expecting her to say that,” Frisell said. “Some of the hardest ones have been like, we’re just laughing and sitting and then they whack us in the face with a story like that. It’s heartbreaking.”

The couple are protective of their subjects. They understand that many people are “hurting to open up,” as Scher put it, while others aren’t comfortable publicly sharing their trauma. Referencing their nonconfrontational interview style, they said they don’t consider their work to be journalistic.

“I think it’s different if, like, we were working with the Times and doing a story on fentanyl and went up to her,” Frisell said of Beverly. “That’s a completely different approach of getting a story from the person, instead of just letting them lead.”

The couple’s method has motivated nearly 300 people to participate in the project over Frisell and Scher’s two years on the road. They’re not done yet — they’ll head to Orlando, Fla., next, then to Massillon, Ohio, in 2024. The portraits and audio clips are available on nomadicphotoark.com.

Has the nomadic life helped Frisell figure out “what it’s all about”?

“The more I meet people,” Frisell said, “[the more] I’m constantly learning I really don’t know anything at all. I feel even more confused.”

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YOU WONDER, WHAT’S THEIR STORY? WELL, NOW YOU’LL KNOW.

MARTHA ELMES

Nomadic Photo Ark pop-up exhibit, Thursday, August 31, noon to 7 p.m., at Sanborn Covered Bridge in Lyndon. nomadicphotoark.com

Nomadic Photo Ark subjects, clockwise from top left: Dorian of Lyndon; Izzy of Green Mountain Falls, Colo.; Katy of Raleigh, N.C.; Saxon of North Hero; and Mark of Rochester, N.Y.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MONICA JANE FRISELL

Inside Art

New Rokeby exhibit showcases works by imprisoned artists

BY MARY ANN LICKTEIG • maryann@sevendaysvt.com

The 11-by-17-inch drawing of brightly colored potted flowers and greenery is crinkled and shiny. The museum label displayed below says the work, which is untitled, was created in 2021 with torn brown paper bag, colored pencil and prison floor wax.

“I know this looks rough,” the artist’s statement says. “But I don’t have things to make it perfect. I hope you see the e ort I put into this. I tried very hard with what I have.” The statement is signed, but Maine State Prison, where the artist resides, did not allow inclusion of his last name. In this show at Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh, he is “Russ #46863,” his inmate number.

“Finding Hope Within: Healing & Transformation Through the Making of Art Within the Carceral System” opened on August 10 and runs through October 14. It displays nearly 50 items — drawings, painting, sculpture, fiber art, poetry and other writing — created by people imprisoned in Vermont, Massachusetts and Maine.

The artists are identifi ed in various ways — by initials, their first name or, in a couple of instances, their full name. Some works list no name at all. “That decision is made by each state’s department of corrections,” the exhibit statement says. “You will notice that the availability of standard art supplies will vary between the three neighboring states; even within the same prison,” the statement continues. “A careful reading of the gallery labels will inform you as to the creativity and innovation of the artists.”

Edward Andrew Knight did not have access to tape, glue or scissors inside a maximum-security prison in Massachusetts. To create “Birds on a String,” a 36-inch-tall mobile, as a gift for attorney Laura Carey of the New England Innocence Project, he used Q-tips, paper, Band-Aids and bedsheet threads. Delicate origami owls and cranes — seven in all, because that’s a lucky number, Knight noted — balance gracefully, displayed with a detailed diagram that includes Knight’s comments, doodles and notes to himself.

Those read, in part: “use envelope seal part to glue things … contain Irish Blessing written and hidden within … Need to pack it in a way that its not only easy to take out, but can be a 1-2-3 step process to set up. cant get tangles or knots!! [sad face] it might end up looking cheep!?? Hmm May find stupid/corny.”

At the bottom of the second sheet of his notes, above an intricate ink drawing of barbed wire, Knight wrote, “Make positive time behind the barb wire.”

John Vincent, creator of the New Haven-based nonprofit A Revolutionary Press, pulled the exhibit together quickly after he learned in June that Rokeby Museum had postponed a show, leaving gallery space empty for the last two and a half months of its season. Vincent works with artists who teach in Maine prisons, and he knew that art created there had been exhibited publicly, he said. “I thought that Vermont should have that.”

Rokeby executive director Lindsay Varner agreed. The show fits the museum’s mission, she said. The National Historic Landmark, part of the Underground Railroad, was home to four generations of the Robinson family, “who wanted people to learn more about what was happening in the world around them,” Varner said. In addition to abolition and agriculture, Rokeby focuses on art and advocacy. Rowland T. Robinson, Varner noted, was a 19th-century Vermont legislator who pushed for an end to capital punishment.

Vincent relied on groups working in prisons — including Vermont Works for Women and Women’s Justice & Freedom Initiative — to gather submissions for the exhibit. “I literally put everything I got on the wall,” he said. “And when you step back and look at it, you go, Well, this isn’t about just making pretty pictures and saying nice things. This is about someone who’s trying to create expressively what they’re feeling inside. And moving beyond that worst thing.”

“There’s a phrase,” he continued: “‘You can lock up the person, but you can’t lock up their spirit.’ And this is about their

spirit trying to come through. And, ultimately, it seems to be about healing.”

The Vermont submissions all came from the state’s women’s prison, Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility in South Burlington. Most were created early in the pandemic in response to the prompt “What does healing mean to me?”

One woman used colored pencils to draw a smiling crescent moon gazing toward a vibrant sun amid swirls, stars and flourishes. J.M. depicted a needle and thread stitching two halves of a heart together. K.B. used paper and pencil to write “Undefeated” amid dandelion flu floating upward into the air.

Also on display is the wedding dress that C.G. crocheted for her daughter, who also was imprisoned at Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility, and a pencil drawing that C.C. created this summer. “So my drawing is a horse, running in the meadow or fields and mountain tops of Vermont,” C.C. wrote. “I drew it in jail because I miss my barrel horse, Rico, and I had my life taken from me because of the crimes I did. But this is what sets me free is horses I draw in here.”

Additional artists in all three states want to add their work to the exhibit, Vincent said, and he will take it all, “as long as I can get it into the door.”

Heather Newcomb, a Vermont Works for Women program manager who works in the South Burlington prison, sees the joy that art brings to the women who

YOU CAN LOCK UP THE PERSON, BUT YOU CAN’T LOCK UP THEIR SPIRIT. AND THIS IS ABOUT THEIR SPIRIT TRYING TO COME THROUGH.

JOHN VINCENT

Top: Untitled drawing by Russ #46863 at Maine State Prison.

Bottom: “Wonder Woman and Friend,” crocheted by E.D. at Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility

create it. Often they make something as a gift for someone else, “and it just fills their hearts,” she said.

Vincent, a former police officer, wants viewers to see the art, to recognize that human beings made it and to start conversations about a system he considers broken. The U.S. criminal justice system dehumanizes everyone in it, he said, including

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Vincent said. “We are all affected by it. I believe we’re all traumatized from the fact that we allow a system where we put that many people in prison and keep them there for so long. And then allow them to leave, 95 percent of them, with the understanding that 60 percent are going to go back.”

Art, he said, can help prisoners heal from trauma they have suffered and recognize the trauma they have caused

prison staff and law enforcement officials.

According to Prison Policy Initiative, the United States locks up more people per capita than any other nation, Black and Native American people are disproportionately represented in prison, and incarceration costs taxpayers nearly $85 billion a year. The prison population at the end of 2021 was 1.2 million, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

“No one in this country can say, ‘I am not affected by mass incarceration,’”

others. Most people in prison will be released at some point, he said, adding, “Who would we want as our neighbor: someone who has been further brutalized by a system or someone who is writing haikus and painting art?” ➆

INFO

“Finding Hope Within: Healing & Transformation Through the Making of Art Within the Carceral System,” through October 14, at Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh. rokeby.org

One of the most sought after guitarists in the live music scene, Zach Nugent, toured as the de-facto Garcia expert with Melvin Seals & JGB. Nugent and his all-star band bring intensity, adventure and beauty to the stage.

Wedding dress and blanket crocheted by C.G. at Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility

PHOTOS: MARY ANN LICKTEIG

Circular Thinking

“What Goes Around Comes Around” at the Museum of Everyday Life considers revolutions

STORY & PHOTOS BY PAMELA POLSTON • ppolston@sevendaysvt.com

We can thank the Sumerians for inventing the wheel, or could if they still existed. Living in the 4th millennium BC on the part of the planet that now identifies as Iraq, they must have been pretty psyched in that eureka moment. It’s taxing to just drag stu around or hoist it onto an ox or whatever. Now, a world without wheels is inconceivable. Even if some of our wheel-dependent creations are complicit in the climate crisis, it’s not the wheels’ fault.

Point is, circular things that revolve have proven really handy — and so commonplace that we take them for granted. Enter the Museum of Everyday Life, where the quotidian is celebrated in quirky, thoughtful and fascinating annual exhibitions. You can probably guess where this is going: The newest collection of items in the Glover barn-museum is titled “What Goes Around Comes Around.”

If that has a vague undertone of karmic justice, museum owner and curator Clare Dolan isn’t about passing judgment. Rather, in an eloquent essay prefacing the exhibit, she extols the pragmatic, metaphorical and cosmic aspects of her subject.

“The wheel compels because it contains the profound mystery of circularity,” Dolan writes. “Its elegant form suggests infinity, the state of having neither beginning nor ending.”

In other words, the wheel is an object

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that can turn, and allow other things to turn, ad infinitum. The wheel itself has no agency; it is an enabler for vehicles, turntables, gears, roulette wheels, clocks, the TV game show “Wheel of Fortune” and so much more.

Dolan reminds us that repetition is not necessarily mindless but forward moving, allowing us to get somewhere. And it holds the potential for transformation. Yet this movement can have a flip side: Consider the turbine, which generates electricity, versus the rotating cylinders of repeating firearms, which kill.

Visitors at the Museum of Everyday Life are advised to read the text accompanying items in the exhibit, as it enhances the experience. But either way, the collection of items is bound to provoke nostalgia, amusement, curiosity and/or a visceral sense of connection to human history.

(Newcomers to the museum, take note: The big white barn houses a permanent collection of pieces from 12 previous exhibits. “What Goes Around Comes Around” is displayed in the former milking barn around back.)

In the yard outside the barn, 14 circular items are a xed to a metal frame. During a recent visit, a toddler explored their sonic qualities by hitting them with a mallet.

Sharing the green space is a toy-size windmill and a solar-powered companion spinning madly in the sun, as well as a human-size wood-and-metal wagon

Wagon bed by James Teuscher

constructed by East Hardwick sculptor James Teuscher.

Inside, objects with wheels are arranged like sculptures on the floor, shelves and window ledges or hang on walls. Many of the metal items are antique and a bit rusty — solo wheels from long-gone implements, pulleys, a block and tackle, iron pull toys, casters. These give the exhibit the overall brownish hue of a tool shed.

Consequently, the more colorful items stand out. A red-and-white Radio Flyer tricycle gleams like new in a corner of the front room. (This reviewer reminisced about an identical one she had as a toddler.) A make-your-own pinwheel display is installed across the room. Several pastel examples dangle from the wall and poke out of a vase like flowers.

Anyone who’s lived with multiple roommates can probably relate to the job wheel — a paper circle drawn as a pie chart with household chores written on each slice, and which rotates to di erent names each day or week. (“Vacuum stairs + rugs,” Eugenia!) A hand-drawn version made the exhibit, alongside a variation called “What’s Your Problem Today?” (Existential dread, worried about bugs, running out of money, etc.) These hang near a Raglan Sweater Wheel that apparently helps knitters make sleeves the same size, and a color wheel that tells what results from mixing them.

The wheel has been employed as a metaphor within world religions and mythologies. A somewhat terrifying image of samsara — the endless cycle of birth, death and rebirth — appears in a Tibetan

scroll on loan from the Karmê Chöling meditation retreat in Barnet. “The wheel is held in the jaws of Yama, the personification of Death,” wall text elucidates.

The scroll faces a table containing a roulette wheel and another game with colorful chips. (And what is gambling but samsara?)

Text tags at the Museum of Everyday Life are endlessly thought-provoking. Next to a set of clockworks, we learn that “the wheel does not only play a role in the consideration of time as a measurable entity. The steadily spinning wheel is also emblematic of cyclical understandings of time in societies where the Sacred is a time/space that is revisited and enacted again and again through ritual practices.” Ponder this next time you glance at your digital watch.

A less esoteric lesson comes with the display of a tiny Ferris wheel and a photo of the ride’s inventor, George Washington

Gale Ferris. Did you know it was constructed for the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair in an attempt to compete with the Ei el Tower in Paris? Poor Ferris went bankrupt and died of typhoid fever just three years later and would never know how many people would pay good money to stand in line for his giant namesake wheel forevermore. Or that someone would foolishly declare February 14 as National Ferris Wheel Day.

It’s impossible not to feel feminist pride in the text labeled “Ladies Cycle Club.” When enthusiasm for riding bicycles exploded in the 1890s, it represented not just sport for women. “The bicycle became a symbol of emancipation, as it provided them with the opportunity to exercise, travel independently, and escape the confines of the household.” Yay. Better yet, an African American woman in Boston named Katherine Towle Knox “became well known for her competitive racing, trick riding and bicycling costumes, and used her fame to challenge racial segregation.”

You say you want a revolution? The Museum of Everyday Life makes a commendable, and highly entertaining, e ort. And yet, as Dolan writes, “attempting to represent all aspects of the wheel is an impossible task, so enormous is its scope and reach into every aspect of life. We can only circle around and around the subject.”

INFO

“What Goes Around Comes Around” is on view through July 2024. museumofeverydaylife.org

NEW THIS WEEK

burlington

PETER & NATHANIEL JOSLIN: “Kindred,” works in different mediums by the father and son artists. Opening reception: Wednesday, August 23, 5-8 p.m. Closing reception: Friday, September 1, 5-8 p.m. August 23-September 1. Info, 363-5497. new new art studio in Burlington.

chittenden county

CHRISTINE MITCHELL ADAMS: “I Am Your Playground,” drawings that explore the shifting sense of self and identity as a parent/caregiver within the lens of play. August 26-September 30. Info, christinemitchelladams@gmail.com. Pierson Library in Shelburne.

ROBERT WALDO BRUNELLE JR.: An exhibition of more than 30 of paintings, sculptures and cartoons by the fair’s featured artist this year. August 25-September 3. Info, 878-5545. Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction.

rutland/killington

‘ART IN THE GARDEN, COLOR ME HAPPY’: Garden-themed artworks by gallery members, with a featured wall of garden and floral art by Arlene O’Connor. Reception: Friday, August 25, 5-7 p.m. August 25-September 22. Info, 775-0356. Chaffee Art Center in Rutland.

upper valley

WILLIAM B. HOYT: “Moments Noticed,” landscape paintings in oil by the Vermont artist. Reception: ursday, August 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m. August 29-September 23. Info, 457-3500. Artistree Community Arts Center eatre & Gallery in South Pomfret.

northeast kingdom

MICHAEL ROOSEVELT: “A Life in Print,” fine-art prints, linocuts and engravings. Meet the artist party: Friday, August 25, 5-7 p.m. August 24-September 30. Info, 748-0158. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.

randolph/royalton

CAROLYN EGELI & CHRIS WILSON: Landscape oil paintings and figurative sculptures, respectively. Reception: Saturday, August 26, 6-8 p.m. August 26-November 5. Info, 728-9878. Chandler Center for the Arts in Randolph.

ART EVENTS

50TH BIRTHDAY PARTY: e gallery celebrates its golden anniversary with open studios, artist demonstrations, family-friendly activities and refreshments. AVA Gallery and Art Center, Lebanon, N.H., Saturday, August 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 603-448-3117.

ARTIST TALK: SUSAN LARKIN: e Howard Center Arts Collective presents a Zoom discussion with the Vermont oil and pastel landscape painter. Online, Tuesday, August 29, 1 p.m. Free. Info, artscollective@howardcenter.org.

‘ATELIER’: A unique show and sale of museumquality classical paintings, drawings and sculpture by 23 artists from New York’s Grand Central Atelier. Willow Vermont, South Newfane, Sunday, August 27, 1-6 p.m. Info, 380-4939.

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, August 26, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Info, 865-7166.

FAMILY ART SATURDAY: Adults and their kiddos get creative and make art together, inspired by current exhibitions. BCA Center, Burlington, Saturday, August 26, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.

Embrace Your Inner Artist

LUNCHTIME GALLERY TALK: MARYBETH ELEANOR

NEVINS: In “Such Treatises May Be Found Elsewhere,” the associate professor of anthropology at Middlebury College contrasts two early 19thcentury accounts of Native Americans encountered in the American West by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft and Edwin James; in conjunction with a current exhibition. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, Middlebury, Wednesday, August 23, noon-1 p.m. Info, 388-2117.

THE NOMADIC PHOTO ARK: Photographer Monica Jane Frissell and audio recorder and editor Adam Scher bring the nationally touring “Portrait of US” project to town to photograph and record members of the community. If interested in participating, contact project director Martha Elmes at nomadicphotoark@gmail.com. White Market, Lyndonville. Through August 31. Info, 229-8317.

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, Thursday, August 24, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Donations. Info, info@ expressiveartsburlington.com.

ORWELL ART FESTIVAL: An afternoon featuring original artwork by local artists, including pottery, painting, fiber arts, photography and more. Orwell Town Green, Saturday, August 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 377-0464.

PRINT SALE & SHOW PREVIEW: A raffle to win a framed, numbered print by upcoming featured artist Trystan Bates will benefit Waterbury flood relief; music in the alley by Mal Maïz and food and drink from Blackback Pub. The Phoenix, Waterbury, Friday, August 25, 5-9 p.m. Info, joseph@ thephoenixvt.com.

‘STORIES IN STITCHES: HOW TO READ A SAMPLER’: Ellen Thompson, of the Vermont Sampler Initiative, gives a presentation on what can be learned from studying 19th-century samplers; in conjunction with a current exhibition. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, Middlebury, Thursday, August 24, 1-2 p.m. Info, 388-2117.

WONDERARTS ART TENT: Pop-up art workshops. Hardwick Farmers Market, Friday, August 25, 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.

ANDRE BEAULIEU: Hyperrealist acrylic and oil paintings. Through August 31. Info, 338-7441. Thirty-odd 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.

‘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. 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.

‘ON THE AIR’: An exhibition that reflects the influence of media, film, radio, pop culture and TV, presented by Media Factory and SEABA. Through August 27. Info, curation@seaba.com. RETN & VCAM Media Factory 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 28. Info, greenlee.renee@gmail.com. Fletcher Free Library in Burlington.

ROSA LEFF: “Blown Away,” familiar scenes of urban life in intricately cut paper. Through September 30. Info, 324-0014. Soapbox Arts in Burlington.

‘VERMONT PHOTOGRAPHERS CLUB’: A group exhibition of established and emerging local photographers, including Ali Kaukas, Abbey Meaker, Corey Hendrickson, Daniel Brooks, Daniel Cardon, Daniel Schechner, Nathanael Asaro, Shem Roose, Zack Pollakoff and more. Copresented with Bauschaus VT. Through September 7. Info, 233-2943. Safe and Sound Gallery in Burlington.

WOODY JACKSON: “Amazing Graze,” new largescale watercolor landscapes of Vermont. Through August 31. Info, 863-6458. Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery 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.

chittenden county

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. ‘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. Reception: Thursday, September 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; members only; preregistration required. Through October 22. Info, 985-3346. Shelburne Museum.

DAVID SMITH: “Chasing Light,” oil paintings of vividly patterned land and water. Through September 2. Info, 985-3848. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne.

JENNIFER ASHLINE: An installation of landscape, floral and figurative works. Through September 24. Info, 662-4877. Salt & Bubbles Wine Bar and Market in Essex Junction.

‘LET THE LIGHT IN’: New paintings by Vermont artists Liz Hawkes deNiord, Joy Huckins-Noss, Jill Madden and Julia Purinton, curated by Essex High School student Xandra Ford. Through October 19. Info, gallery@southburlingtonvt.gov. South Burlington Public Art Gallery.

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

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PATRICIA DUTCHBURN: Whimsical acrylic paintings by the self-taught artist. Through August 31. Info, 846-4140. South Burlington Public Library Art Wall.

‘SPARK: FUELING A LOVE OF BIRDS’: An exhibition of works by more than 60 artists and writers expressing avian admiration. Through October 31. Info, 434-2167. Birds of Vermont Museum in Huntington.

TOM WATERS: “Reaching New Heights,” Vermont landscape paintings. Through September 24. Info, 899-3211. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho.

barre/montpelier

AUGUST GROUP SHOW: Artworks in a variety of mediums by established and new member artists. Through August 31. Info, 552-0877. The Front 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.

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. Through October 18. Info, 479-7069. Studio Place Arts in Barre.

ERICKSON DÍAZ-CORTÉS AND FIONA MCTEIGUE:

Two solo exhibitions: “By Myself With You,” featuring painterly colored drawings of domestic scenes; and “Rock Paper Scissor,” stream-of-consciousness graphite drawings of daily life, respectively. Closing reception: Friday, September 1, 4-8 p.m. Through September 15. Info, hexumgallery@gmail.com. Hexum Gallery in Montpelier.

‘INSIDE OUT: INCARCERATION’: A traveling exhibition of artworks by imprisoned artists that explore the intersections of trauma, addiction, incarceration and reentry. A collaboration of Artists in the WV Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and Goddard College’s Reentry Advocates program. Through September 22. Info, 262-6035. T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier.

PATTY MERIAM: “The Longest Branch,” oil paintings that explore trees and human connections by the Barre-based artist and conservator. Through September 14. Info, 229-6206. North Branch Nature Center in Montpelier.

PREYA HOLLAND: Nature and landscape photography inspired by the beauty of Vermont and New England. Through September 30. Info, 479-0896. Espresso Bueno in Barre.

stowe/smuggs

‘NATURE’S PLAYGROUND’: An exhibition of 2D artworks that depict activities in the New England landscape. Through September 3. ‘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.

JOE CHIRCHIRILLO: Recent sculptures by the southern Vermont-based artist and curator of the North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show. Through September 20. Info, 635-2727. Red Mill Gallery, Vermont Studio Center, in Johnson.

‘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.

ROSEMARY D’ELIA: “Finding Away,” an exhibition of works from an artist’s residency in France. Through August 27. Info, 644-8183. Visions of Vermont in Jeffersonville.

SAMANTHA M. ECKERT: “The Color of the Sky Is Pink,” new sculpture and installation. Closing reception and artist’s talk: Thursday, September 28, 3 p.m. Through September 28. Info, 635-1469. Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Vermont State University-Johnson.

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.

‘TINY FIREWORKS’: Small works on canvas, panel, paper and wood by 14 Vermont-based and affiliated female-identifying artists: Athena Petra Tasiopoulos, Andrea Pearlman, Abigail Synnestvedt, Marjorie Kramer, Tamara Malkin Stuart, Lynne Reed, Louise Von Weiss, Annie Pearlman, Kathy Stark, Marie LePré Grabon, Lois Eby, Wiley Garcia, Mollie Douthit and Arista Alanis. Through September 16. Info, 646-5191781. Minema Gallery in Johnson.

mad river valley/waterbury

BIG RED BARN ART SHOW: The 25th anniversary exhibition of fine crafts, paintings, sculpture, glass, pottery, fabric arts and photography by nearly 40 area artists. Through September 3. Red Barn Galleries, Lareau Farm, in Waitsfield.

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.

‘THE MAD CONTEMPORARY’: An exhibition of cartoon artworks by more than a dozen Vermont artists. Through September 14. Info, 496-6682. Mad River Valley Arts Gallery 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 19th-century that depict alphabets, numerals and decorative elements. Through January 13. ‘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.

BONNIE BAIRD: “Weathering,” a solo exhibit of land- and skyscape paintings by the Vermont artist and farmer. Through September 15. Info, 877-2173. Northern Daughters in Vergennes.

‘FACES & PLACES’: An exhibition of figurative and landscape artwork by 60 artists that celebrates the comforts of home and family as well as faraway people and destinations. Through September 2. Info, 989-7225. Sparrow Art Supply in Middlebury.

‘FINDING HOPE WITHIN’: Subtitled “Healing & Transformation Through the Making of Art Within the Carceral System,” an exhibition of artwork created by prisoners. Curated by A Revolutionary Press in partnership with Vermont Works for Women and others. Through October 14. Info, 877-3406. Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh.

MARGARET GERDING: “Capturing the Moments,” new paintings featuring coastal scenes and rural Vermont. Through September 26. Info, 989-7419. Edgewater Gallery on the Green in Middlebury.

PHILIP FREY: “Rejoicing in Color,” a solo exhibition of paintings. Through September 5. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery at the Falls in Middlebury.

STEVEN & KYLE QUERREY: “The Aegean,” photographs taken on the islands of Hydra and Poros, Greece, by the local artists. Through September 14. Info, info@littleseed.coffee. Little Seed Coffee Roasters in Middlebury.

‘TOSSED’: Nearly 20 works that make use of found, discarded or repurposed materials, curated by museum exhibition designer Ken Pohlman. Through December 10. Info, 443-5007. Middlebury College Museum of Art. rutland/killington

‘THE ART OF THE CREATIVE PROCESS’: An exhibition of sculpture, photography, painting, fabric art and illustration by Kerry Fulani, John Lehet, Amy Mosher, Judith Reilly and Ashley Wolff, respectively, as well as works by Vermont lighting design company Hubbardton Forge. Through October 8. Info, 468-2711. Stone Valley Arts in Poultney.

BANNERS ON BRIDGE STREET: Colorful double-sided banners painted with repurposed house paint by nine local artists decorate the street. Through October 15. Info, 496-3639. Waitsfield Village Bridge.

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

‘BROOM ART’: The inaugural exhibition in the new gallery features paintings and sculpture made with brooms by artists Warren Kimble, Sandy Mayo and Fran Bull. Through October 31. Info, 558-0874. Conant Square Gallery in Brandon.

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.

champlain islands/northwest

‘HEARTFELT VESSELS FOR PEACE: A SHOW OF

CLAY’: Unique pieces by artisans from Across the Grain Pottery Studio in South Hero. Includes silent auction to benefit UNICEF and the Vermont Community Foundation’s Flood Response and Recovery Fund. Through September 15. Info, 734-7448. Grand Isle Art Works.

TINA & TODD LOGAN: Acrylic paintings and 3D works, respectively, by the married artists. Through October 1. Info, 308-4230. Off the Rails at One Federal in St. Albans.

upper valley

‘BOLD BOTANICALS’: Nearly 20 area artists show artworks that celebrate the blooming season. Through August 26. Info, 295-4567. Long River Gallery in White River Junction.

‘COW’: An exhibition of dozens of bovine artworks based on the same paint-by-number kit, executed in

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 DEVELOPMENT GRANTS & FLOOD RELIEF FUNDING: The Vermont Arts Council offers grants that can fund activities to enhance mastery of a skill, or support an artist’s business or the creation of new work. Separate grants are available to artists who have been significantly and adversely affected by the recent flooding. The latter will be offered until funds are exhausted. Details at vermontartscouncil.org. Online. Through September 26. Info, 402-4602.

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.

THE BRIGHT IDEAS PROJECT: If you’re an artist, musician, creator or small business with a big idea, propose it to Highlight, Burlington’s official New Year’s Eve celebration. Highlight crowdsources brilliant concepts for events from the community and funds selected projects up to $8,000 . Learn more at highlight. community. Deadline: August 27. Free. Info, hello@highlight.community.

BTV WINTER MARKET: Burlington City

Arts invites artisans, makers and arty small businesses to apply as a vendor at the outdoor marketplace Fridays through Sundays, November 18 to December 23. Application at burlingtoncityarts.org. Deadline: September 18. Online. Info, 865-7166.

‘CYCLES’: Inclusive Arts Vermont invites artists to submit work for an upcoming touring exhibition that interprets the theme in any way. Artists with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Apply at inclusiveartsvermont. org. Deadline: September 22. Online. Info, exhibitions@inclusiveartsvermont.org.

GREEN MOUNTAIN PHOTO SHOW:

Professional and amateur photographers, local and national, are invited to submit up to three photographs for this annual exhibition. Details and application at madrivervalleyarts.org. Exhibit is September 10 to October 8 at the Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm in Waitsfield. Online. Through September 4. $30. Info, 496-6682.

INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION FOR FEMALE ARTISTS: The Art Dames Society invites female-identifying artists to apply for a monthlong, nonjuried online exhibition. All skill levels and mediums welcome. Submit images of one or two artworks; for performance artists, videos of up to two minutes. Each artist receives a highlight on social media and the gallery page. Deadline: August 27. Exhibition dates: September 1 to

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.

October 5. Online. $5 per image. Info, theartdamessociety@gmail.com.

‘MACRO/MICRO’: Sparrow Art Supply in Middlebury invites artists to dive into the realm of size and scale with monumental masterpieces and tiny miniatures. Alternatively, this theme can be approached in the subject matter. All mediums will be considered. Details and application at sparrowartsupply.com. Deadline: September 3. Online. Free to enter; $10 if accepted. Info, 989-7225.

‘MY DOG AND THE WOLF’: Radiate Arts Space is sponsoring an unjuried art exhibit about the dog-wolf connection: about people and their dogs, humans’ role in the domestication of the wolf, and why and how it has resulted in such a variety of breeds. Workshops October and November, celebration in December. Richmond Free Library. Through November 1. Info, mauie@ gmavt.net.

THE PEOPLE’S ART SHOW: Montgomery Center for the Arts is seeking submissions to a non-juried, uncensored exhibition celebrating all forms of creativity, diversity and imagination. Submissions must be ready to hang. More info and registration at bit. ly/3Q7d1IM. Deadline: September 17. Online. Free. Info, montgomerycenterarts@gmail.com.

‘POETRY OF THE ORDINARY’: PhotoPlace Gallery invites submissions of photographs on the theme for an upcoming exhibition; juried by Sarah Suhoff. More info and application at photoplacegallery.com. Deadline: September 11. Online. $39 for the first five images; $6 each additional image. Info, 388-4500.

PUBLIC ART OPPORTUNITIES:

Burlington City Arts has issued two requests for qualifications: Artists can apply to create new work for Burlington International Airport’s recently updated terminal and/or for the CityPlace Streetscape Project. Details and application at burlingtoncityarts.org. Deadline: September 22. Online. Info, 865-7166.

‘PUPPETS’: Create a film seven minutes or shorter according to the month’s theme, “Puppets.” Interpretations can be loose. Films will screen in competition on September 2 at 7 p.m. Winner chooses the theme for next month. Submit your film via Google Drive to mothershipmonthlyfilmfest@gmail.com. Deadline: August 31. MothershipVT, Burlington. Free.

VENDING OPPORTUNITY FOR MAKERS & CRAFTSPEOPLE: We’re looking for artists, makers and craftspeople that would like to set up a booth during our 10-year anniversary celebration September 16 and 17. Contact Laz at lazarus@ stonecorral.com for details, and include name/ business name, medium, Instagram/website/ portfolio link, and days of interest. Stone Corral, Richmond. Through September 11. Free. Info, lazarus@stonecorral.com.

‘WHO ARE WE? PIECES OF THE IDENTITY

PUZZLE’: November is a time for reflection and introspection. The gallery is seeking artwork depicting your take on identity, whether personal or as a people. All mediums accepted. Deliver work on or before Wednesday, November 8. Register at melmelts@yahoo.com. The Satellite Gallery, Lyndonville. $20. Info, 229-8317.

‘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 Shafer, Bartlett Leber and others. Through August 25. Info, 295-5901. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction.

VERMONT WATERCOLOR SOCIETY: Twenty paintings by a dozen member-artists of the Connecticut River chapter. Through August 31. Info, watercolor katevt@gmail.com. Norwich Public Library.

northeast kingdom

ANN YOUNG: Figurative paintings by the Vermont artist. Through September 30. Info, oliveylin1@gmail. com. 3rd Floor Gallery in Hardwick.

ANNE TAYLOR DAVIS: “Wonderland,” paintings and drawings, old and very new. Reception: Saturday, August 26, 5-7 p.m. Through September 24. Info, 533-2000. Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro.

‘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.

ISA OEHRY: “Looking Out,” paintings of animals. Through September 27. Info, 525-3366. Parker Pie in West Glover.

TODD DEPERNO: “Beef Quirky,” graphically stylized paintings depicting the obvious. Through September 6. Info, 229-8317. The Satellite Gallery in Lyndonville.

‘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. Info, 626-4409. The Museum of Everyday Life in Glover.

brattleboro/okemo valley

5TH ANNUAL VERMONT SUMMER GROUP SHOW: Works by 26 local artists in a variety of mediums. Through September 2. KIM GRALL & KATHLEEN

ZIMMERMAN: “One Artist Bound to Earth,” mixed-media encaustics on paper, birch bark and gourds; and “Solo Spotlight,” serigraph and intaglio prints, respectively. Through October 14. LEN EMERY: An exhibition of aerial, journalistic and fine art photography by the latest member of the gallery’s Working Artist Program. Through September 29. 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.

KATE REEVES: “Watercolors Plus,” 29 original paintings, some of which use plant material as stencils. Through August 31. Info, watercolorkatevt@gmail. com. Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm.

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.

MARY ZOMPETTI: “The Lost Garden,” black-andwhite photographs created by leaving film exposed to the elements over periods of time. Through August 27. Info, 251-6051. Vermont Center for Photography in Brattleboro.

PHOTOGRAPHY: FOUR PERSPECTIVES: An exhibition of images in different styles and subject matter by Al Karevy, Davida Carta, Joshua Farr and Vaune Trachtman, members of the Vermont Center for Photography in Brattleboro. Reception: Sunday, August 27, 3-5 p.m. Through November 12. Info, 451-0053. 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.

‘FOR THE LOVE OF VERMONT: THE LYMAN ORTON COLLECTION’: More than 200 works of art that capture Vermont’s unique character, people, traditions and landscape prior to the 1970s from the collection of the Vermont Country Store proprietor. Also displayed at Bennington Museum. Through November 5. Info, 362-1405. Yester House Galleries, 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. ‘FOR THE LOVE OF VERMONT: THE LYMAN ORTON MANCHESTER/BENNINGTON SHOWS » P.57

HOW’S THE RIDE

‘Vermont Photographers Club’

Safe and Sound Gallery is tucked among other enterprises on the second floor of the Richardson Building in downtown Burlington. The modest space also serves as the office of Moderate Breeze Graphic Design Studio — “office” being a table, chair, computer and the creative wizardry of Tokyo-born Marin Horikawa. Lacking a Church Street-facing storefront, the gallery would likely be a revelation even to the caffeinated habitués of Kru Coffee downstairs.

“The experience of finding it is part of the show,” Charlotte-based artrepreneur Zach Pollakoff said of Safe and Sound. He has good reason for people to discover the gallery right now: He proposed its current exhibition of photography and, with Horikawa, selected the prints on view.

Unframed color images by nine Vermont photographers are tacked directly to the walls, with the artist’s name written in pencil below them. The informal presentation belies the quality and allure of the works, which were exquisitely printed at LeZot Camera in Burlington.

The prompt in an email sent to 40 professional photographers around the state was to depict “a raw, more accurate view of life in Vermont,” Pollakoff said — meaning avoid stereotypical cow-dotted landscapes. He and Horikawa looked for a different lens, literally and figuratively, on the state.

The curators chose images

primarily because of the way they look together, Pollakoff noted. Though their subject matter varies wildly, what the photographs have in common is a sense of mystery. A picture may be worth a thousand words, but not every picture makes a viewer want to know its story. These do.

Neither the gallery nor the photographers offer explanations, however; ambiguity reigns — and provokes associations in the mind of the beholder.

A round, corrugated-metal building caught in a sunset glow by Nathanael Asaro is a man-made echo of Australia’s renowned Ayers Rock. His multiple exposure of a white moth zooming against a starspeckled sky could be a scene in “The X-Files.”

Two snowboarders are tiny figures on a mountaintop looking out at a vast sea of clouds in a stunning, otherworldly shot by Shem Roose — taken from an even higher perch. (Spoiler alert: It’s Mount Mansfield.)

An uncanny parallel is Corey Hendrickson’s image of a blue muscle car presumably in race mode. Smoke billows from the vehicle and wafts across the frame, obscuring the upper body of a man standing by the track.

This is but one of the inherent “conversations” between images in the gallery. “It’s more about photography as a feel,” Horikawa said. “This connects to this; they feel nice together.”

Color itself is the subject of Daniel Schechner’s cropped view of a parked car and a house — both an audacious purple. In contrast, Abbey Meaker’s two images feature a single piece of furniture in an otherwise empty, gray room. Though the scenes are austere, the illumination is almost iridescent.

Even the portraits in this exhibit are enigmatic. Daniel Brooks’ photo of a long-haired woman leaning on a pool table is suffused in Avatar -like blue light. Pollakoff’s picture of his young daughter in Halloween mode — gossamer fairy wings and vampire teeth — conveys both the sweetness and fierceness of childhood imagination.

“As a photographer, one of my goals is to capture the emotion of what I do day-to-day,” Pollakoff said. “I take lots of pictures of my kids.”

This exhibition is cheekily titled “Vermont Photographers Club.” The artists do not actually comprise a club, but they could, Horikawa mused. All 13 photographers who submitted images are included in an 11-by-17-inch full-color zine, optimistically labeled “Vol. 1.” “I’m hoping to do a second show and involve more photographers in Vermont,” he said.

Pollakoff, a 2020 transplant from Brooklyn, is the executive producer of Heavy Duty Productions, which provides music composition and supervision

in advertising. He entered his adopted state’s arts scene by hosting multimedia events under the name Bauschaus VT. The photography exhibit at Safe and Sound, he said, is his fourth Vermont art venture. It will certainly not be the last.

“Vermont Photographers Club” is on view through September 7. Learn more at safeandsound. gallery.

ART SHOWS

COLLECTION’: More than 200 pieces of art, primarily from the 1920s to 1960, acquired by the founder of the Vermont Country Store. Simultaneously exhibited at the Southern Vermont Art Center in Manchester. Through November 5. Info, 447-1571. Bennington Museum.

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.

randolph/royalton

ASTRO DAN DAN: “Manufactured Phonies,” a show of prints and paintings by the Hanover, N.H.-based artist, aka Daniel Matthews. Through September 30. Info, 889-9404. Tunbridge Public Library.

LINDA BLACKERBY & BETTE ANN LIBBY: Abstract paintings and mixed-media mosaic works, respectively. Through October 1. Info, 279-5048. ART, etc. in Randolph.

‘NO PLACE LIKE HERE: PHOTOGRAPHS FROM VERMONT, PAST AND PRESENT’: Vermont photographs, 1978-98 by Peter Moriarty, main gallery; and Farm Security Administration photographs of Vermont 1936-43, center gallery. Reception: Saturday, August 26, 3-5 p.m. Through October 29. Info, 767-9670. BigTown Gallery in Rochester.

TANYA LIBBY: Detailed paintings from nature. Through October 14. Info, 889-3525. The Tunbridge General Store Gallery.

CHARLET DAVENPORT, SABRINA B. FADIAL & CORALEA WENNBERG: The artists present “Drawing From Life,” “Material – Process –System – Knowledge” and “Plant Stories,” respectively. Through August 26. LINDA

ROESCH: “A Lifetime of Unfinished Discovery,” paintings in ink and watercolor by the local artist. Through September 23. Info, 603-448-3117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H.

‘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.

‘FAITH’: An exhibition of 50 landscapes, still lifes and figurative spanning five decades by Harold Weston, accompanied by writing from his wife, Faith Borton Weston, and archival photographs. Curated by Charlotte-based Rebecca Foster. Through September 3. Info, 914-309-7095. Keene Arts, N.Y.

‘HOMECOMING: DOMESTICITY AND KINSHIP IN GLOBAL AFRICAN ART’: More than 75 works drawn from the museum’s collection of African and African diaspora art that emphasize the role of women artists and feminine aesthetics.

Exhibition tour: Wednesday, August 23, 12:301:30 p.m., with curator Alexandra M. Thomas. Through May 25. 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. ➆

PAMELA POLSTON

Clockwise from top left: Photographs by Abbey Meaker, Shem Roose, Zach Pollakoff, Corey Hendrickson, Daniel Brooks, Daniel Schechner and Daniel Cardon

music+nightlife S UNDbites

BY CHRIS FARNSWORTH

Rock Slide

“Surely there has to be a dark side? He can’t be all laughs and good times.”

My editors were pressing me for something a little more … dramatic about URIAN HACKNEY for this issue’s cover story (see page 26). To be clear, they wanted the facts, but they were concerned — perhaps understandably so — that I might be basically hanging with a pal rather than asking the tough questions. While I never managed to make Hackney sob like a baby or admit to having a secret feud with RUSTY “THE LOGGER” DEWEES, I wasn’t serving up softballs, I swear.

The fact is, Hackney is a pretty goodnatured dude. And when he does shittalk, he’s smart enough to look at me and say, “O the record.”

There was one point he didn’t shy away from, however: the woefulness of Vermont’s hard-rock scene.

“It fucking bums me out, man,” he told me as he flew back to Burlington from Nashville after a summer tour with

Listening In

post-punk chaos agents the ARMED. The band has been blowing up, showing up on the covers of magazines such as Kerrang! and getting features in the New York Times and the Guardian ahead of the release of its album Perfect Saviors

“I was hanging backstage the other night with Jay and Theo,” Hackney told me, very casually mentioning his hang with SLIPKNOT drummer JAY WEINBERG and QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE drummer JON THEODORE. “I kept telling them to come play in Vermont, and Jay wasn’t sure how it would go. I’m like, Shit — Slipknot has played festivals with bigger audiences than Vermont’s entire population.”

While I’m pretty sure a Slipknot show would sell out, I do get Hackney’s point. You don’t see many big rock shows in Vermont these days. That’s partly due to the venues available: It’s hard to picture a metal show at Shelburne Museum or on the Burlington waterfront (though I would be very down to be proved wrong — nudge, nudge, wink, wink).

Having imbibed a few mimosas from the airport bar at that point, Hackney started planning his own Burlington rock fest.

“I think I could make it happen,” he said. “I do! What if I asked the Armed and Queens, or we tried to get IGGY POP to play the waterfront? Why not?

“It’s the way music in this town is booked,” he went on. “It’s just a bunch of bros trying to stick jam bands down our fucking throats or one of the thousand folk bands who come through. There’s nothing wrong with that stu , but it’s all we get now, and I’m so over it.”

While he’s quick to shout out his love for everything the WAKING WINDOWS crew does, Hackney feels that the hard-rock/ metal/punk community never recovered after 242 Main shut down along with Memorial Auditorium in 2016.

“We’re back to being a community where hardcore bands play in people’s basements,” he said. “I love a basement show, but they’re supposed to supplement the scene. And it’s going to take cops shutting down all these shows until someone figures out we need an allages venue again. And we need some big rock bands to come here.”

While I’m by and large an optimist when it comes to music, I wouldn’t hold my breath for Hackney to put together a giant rock fest anytime soon. Between DEATH and ROUGH FRANCIS putting out new music this year, his touring schedule with the Armed, and all the production work he does at his studio, the Box, I’m not sure where he’s going to find the time to become a festival organizer.

That said, if anyone just might do it, it’s Hackney.

In the meantime, there is in fact a great collection of Vermont rock bands playing an upcoming big show. The folks at WHAT DOTH LIFE are gearing up for their fourth annual What Doth Life DIY Music Festival on Saturday, September 9, at the Windsor Exchange. While it’s a bit of a drive for the Burlington set, it’s worth the gas to catch some of southern Vermont’s best bands.

Featuring 17 Vermont and New England acts, including alt-rockers the PILGRIMS, New Hampshire crew CHODUS, ska band MCASH and Royalton singersongwriter ALI T, the fest is jam-packed with original music, most of it loud, sweet rock and roll.

Truly DIY, the What Doth Life fest is a free event that eschews big corporate sponsors in favor of community-donated resources, including the venue itself. Vendors are small, local spots such as the Short & Sweet bakery and What’s Missing Records, a pop-up record shop collaboration of the folks at What Doth Life with indie record label the CASE OF THE MISSING RECORDS

The fest does accept donations, all of which go directly to the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont. The nonprofit has set up a Farmer Emergency Fund to help certified organic farms recover from the damage of this summer’s flooding.

What Doth Life is a great chance to check out a section of the Vermont music scene that sometimes feels cut o from things in Burlington. Maybe some of their rock will rub o on us? Eww. You know what I mean.

And who knows — keep your eyes peeled for news. If you learn about Hackney Fest bringing some proper heaviness to the city, remember: You technically heard it here first.

1. “GESTALT SWITCH” by Princess Nostalgia

2. “COME AND CHANGE MY BODY” by Greg Freeman

3. “PATTERN” by Gone Wrong

4. “YOU WERE WRONG ABOUT ME” by Sarah King

5. “ALPHA CENTAURI” by Mavstar, MC Humble

6. “ONE DAY AT A TIME” by Ray Vega

7. “PANTHERS IN THE NIGHT” by Rough Francis

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Kiel Alarcon of What Doth Life

FILE: TOM

MCNEIL

On the Beat

The fifth annual Stowe Jazz Festival kicks off this Thursday, August 24, and runs all weekend in the ski town. With performances from ace locals and top-notch (see what I did there?) jazz musicians from all over the world, such as Afro-Peruvian ensemble FESTEJATION, MANUEL VALERA & NEW CUBAN EXPRESS, and Brazilian guitarist CHICO PINHEIRO, the festival is loaded with talent. All for free, no less.

Festival organizer and jazz musician GEORGE WALKER PETIT founded the fest in 2017, bringing in about 400 attendees. By 2019, attendance had shot up to more than 4,000 people spread out over 11 venues in town. For the full lineup and more information, visit stowejazzfestival.org.

This Saturday, August 26, marks the 10th anniversary of A_DOG DAY, the communitywide celebration of the life of late, beloved Burlington DJ ANDY “A_DOG” WILLIAMS, who died in 2014 from leukemia. Kicking off at the Waterfront Park skate park that bears his name and followed by music that night at Nectar’s and Club Metronome, this year’s A_Dog Day is bigger than ever.

Skateboard demos, food trucks, live art installations and scores of DJs are the order of the day at the skate park from

noon until 5 p.m. After that, the party moves downtown. The stacked bill includes soul act ACQUA MOSSA, live dub from Urian Hackney, rapper MAVSTAR, DJ RON STOPPABLE and many, many more. Check out friendsforadog.org for tickets and more info.

New single from a Burlington expat! We like to keep track of our former scene stalwarts out in the wide world of music, especially those who tend to return often, such as LILI TRAVIATO, aka PRINCESS NOSTALGIA. The electro-pop singer-songwriter and producer just dropped her new single, “FUNCOOL,” and an accompanying music video. The song title is a play on an Italian swear word — which is fitting, as Traviato raps most of the song in Italian. “Non sono una bambina, sono una ragazza,” she intones on the song’s hook, which translates to “I’m not a little girl, I’m a young woman.”

“Channeling my Italian heritage has opened up a whole new dimension of Princess Nostalgia’s voice,” Traviato wrote in the press release for the single, dropping into the third person for … reasons? “Rapping in English never felt authentic to me, but Italian has loosened my inhibitions in that regard.”

“FUNCOOL” is out on all streaming services, and the video is on YouTube. ➆

On the Air

Where to tune in to Vermont music this week:

“WAVE CAVE RADIO SHOW,” Wednesday, August 23, 2 p.m., on 105.9 the Radiator: DJS FLYWLKER and GINGERVITUS spin the best of local and nonlocal hip-hop.

“ROCKET SHOP RADIO HOUR,” Wednesday, August 23, 8 p.m., on 105.9 the Radiator: Host TOM PROCTOR plays local music.

Eye on the Scene

Last week’s live music highlights from photographer Luke Awtry

PAUL ASBELL AT MT. FOOLERY, CHARLOTTE, AUGUST 20: There is a lot to soak in during a solo set by longtime Vermont guitarist PAUL ASBELL, and it isn’t limited to his performance. I highly recommend an intimate outdoor venue such as the one provided on Sunday evening by WOODY KEPPEL of Charlotte, aka Mt. Foolery. A friendly setting such as that offers a chance not just to bask in authentic fingerstyle Americana — or blues or jazz or whatever genre suits Asbell at the time — but also to learn something new. It might be the real backstory for a song written in 1910 that you thought was about fishing (turns out it’s far more salacious than that). Or maybe it’s the history of the instrument that became known as the National resonator guitar (this guitar nerd knew that one already). Or it could even be a bit of music knowledge that never found you, like Dr. John’s actual first name (Malcolm. Who knew?). Whether you’re there just to enjoy the music or to go home with new trivia questions to stump your friends, Asbell always delivers.

“THE SOUNDS OF BURLINGTON,” Thursday, August 24, 9 p.m., at wbkm. org: Host TIM LEWIS plays selections of local music.

“CULTURAL BUNKER,” Friday, August 25, 7 p.m., on 90.1 WRUV: Host MELO GRANT plays local and nonlocal hip-hop.

“ACOUSTIC HARMONY,” Saturday, August 26, 4 p.m., on 91.1 WGDR: Host MARK MICHAELIS plays folk and Americana music with an emphasis on Vermont artists.

“LOCAL MUSIC SPOTLIGHT,” Sunday, August 27, 6:45 p.m., on 104.7 WNCS the Point: The station plays new music from Vermont artists.

“ALL THE TRADITIONS,” Sunday, August 27, 7 p.m., on Vermont Public: Host ROBERT RESNIK plays an assortment of folk music with a focus on Vermont artists.

DJ Andy “A_Dog” Williams

COURTESY OF BRIAN JENKINS

Princess Nostalgia

CLUB DATES music+nightlife

live music

WED.23

Andriana & the Bananas (indie pop) at American Flatbread Burlington Hearth, 5:30 p.m. Free.

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

Fresh Pressed Wednesday with Matt Saraca, Ben Rogers (singer-songwriter) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 9 p.m. $5/$10.

George Murtie (folk) at Blue Paddle Bistro, South Hero, 5:30 p.m. Free.

The Idles (folk) at Vermont Pub & Brewery, Burlington, 6 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.

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.

Residual Groove (jam) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 9 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.

Your Neighbors, Point Blank Society, tip/toe (hip-hop) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m.

$18/$22.

THU.24

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

The Ballroom Thieves (folk) at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center, 8 p.m.

$20/$25.

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

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

Jim Thompson (piano) at American Flatbread Stowe, 6 p.m.

Free.

Mama Tried (bluegrass, folk) at Black Flannel Brewing & Distilling, Essex, 6 p.m. Free.

Mitch Terricciano (folk) at the Tap Room at Switchback Brewing, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. Free.

Nathan Michaud (covers) at Blue Paddle Bistro, South Hero, 5:30 p.m. Free.

Red Rooster Riot (rock) at Red Square, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

Satyrdagg, Lara Cwass Band (jazz, folk) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $10/$15.

Thaya Zalewski Quartet (jazz) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Creeped Out

Find the most up-to-date info on live music, DJs, comedy and more at sevendaysvt.com/music. If you’re a talent booker or artist planning live entertainment at a bar, nightclub, café, restaurant, brewery or coffee shop, send event details to music@sevendaysvt.com or submit the info using our form at sevendaysvt.com/postevent.

WED.30

The 502s (folk) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $20/$25.

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

Jim Branca and Tom Buckley (folk, blues) at Blue Paddle Bistro, South Hero, 5:30 p.m. Free.

Joshua Spears, Erin CasselsBrown, Louisa Stancioff, Eastern Mountain Time (singersongwriter, folk) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $8/$10.

Josie Gil, Max Berman (singer-songwriter) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7 p.m. $5/$10.

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.

SAT.26 // MIDNIGHT CREEPS [PUNK]

Providence, R.I., riot grrl punks MIDNIGHT CREEPS are something of a throwback to the early days of the genre. Wielding three-chord bash-outs for songs and wrapped in the decadence and savagery of CBGB in the late ’70s, the band served notice with its 2002 debut, Doomed From the Get Go. Behind a high-energy live show and spearheaded by the group’s vocalist, Jenny Hurricane, Midnight Creeps are one of modern punk music’s bright lights. They headline a night full of loud, aggressive rock on Saturday, August 26, at the Monkey House in Winooski, along with local support from COOKED, DEAD STREET DREAMERS, WARGRAVES and the FLEMS

Tom Bisson (folk) at the Filling Station, White River Junction, 6 p.m. Free.

Warped Floors (covers) at Orlando’s Bar & Lounge, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free.

FRI.25

Awen Family (jam) at 14th Star Brewing, St. Albans, 6 p.m. Free.

Barn Band (rock) at Whammy Bar, Calais, 7 p.m. Free.

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

Dave O (singer-songwriter) at Stone’s Throw, Richmond, 7 p.m. Free.

JD Tolstoi (jam) at Taps Tavern, Poultney, 6 p.m. Free.

John Lackard Blues Band (blues) at Moogs Place, Morrisville, 8:30 p.m. Free.

Marcie Hernandez (folk) at Stone’s Throw, Waterbury, 8 p.m. Free.

Mr. French (rock) at the Old Post, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Night Protocol (synth rock) at Red Square, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Reid Parsons (singer-songwriter) at Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free.

Slothrust, pronoun (alt-rock) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $18/$20.

St. Clements (indie pop) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7 p.m. $10/$15.

Steve Ellis (jazz) at Bleu Northeast Kitchen, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Unruly Allies (folk) at Jericho Café & Tavern, 7 p.m. Free.

SAT.26

Andriana & the Bananas, Alice & the Garden Snakes, Brunch (indie) at the Barrage, Holland, 7 p.m. $10.

Dead Set (Grateful Dead tribute) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $17/$20.

Jay Ottaway (folk) at Taps Tavern, Poultney, 6 p.m. Free. Jerborn (acoustic) at 1st Republic Brewing, Essex, 6 p.m. Free.

Joshua Glass (indie pop) at Bleu Northeast Kitchen, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Lazer Dad (‘90s tribute) at Red Square, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Left Eye Jump (blues) at Red Square, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free. Midnight Creeps, Cooked, Dead Street Dreamers, Wargraves, the Flems (punk) at Monkey House, Winooski, 8 p.m. $10/$15.

Nora Kelly Band, Two Stroke Motors (indie folk, rock) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 1 p.m. $5.

Queer Takeover Sponsored by the Pride Center of VT (burlesque, DJ, rock) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $10/$15.

Ryan Sweezey (pop) at Stone Corral, Richmond, 3 p.m. Free.

Spencer Lewis, Chas Ellen (folk) at Jericho Café & Tavern, 7 p.m. Free.

Troy Millette (folk) at the Den at Harry’s Hardware, Cabot, 7 p.m. Free.

SUN.27

Ali T (singer-songwriter) at Vermont Pub & Brewery, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free.

All Night Boogie Band, Cedar (blues) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10/$15.

Dale and Darcy (folk) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free.

Donna Thunder (singersongwriter) at Blue Paddle Bistro, South Hero, 5:30 p.m. Free.

Jim Branca (blues) at Red Square, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free.

Madeleine, Jeff Anderson (folk) at 14th Star Brewing, St. Albans, 1 p.m. Free.

Nico Suave (rock) at Red Square, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Roger Giroux (singer-songwriter) at Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Waitsfield, 3 p.m. Free.

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

TUE.29

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.

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

Phineas Gage (folk) at Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Waitsfield, 5 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.23

DJ CRE8 (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 11:30 p.m. Free.

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

THU.24

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

DJ JP Black (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

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

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

Vinyl Night with Ken (DJ) at Taps Tavern, Poultney, 6 p.m. Free.

FRI.25

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

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

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

SAT.26

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

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

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

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

DJ Rice Pilaf (DJ) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, noon. Free.

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

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.27

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

MON.28

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

TUE.29

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

open mics & jams

WED.23

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

Lit Club (poetry open mic) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 6:30 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.24

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

MON.28

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

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

WED.30

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.23

Girl God (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $25.

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

THU.24

Big Pond Improv Festival (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 p.m. $10.

FRI.25

Three Leaves Comedy Showcase (comedy) at the 126, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

MON.28

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

WED.30

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

Weird & Niche (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 p.m. $5.

trivia, karaoke, etc.

WED.23

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 Cocktail & Soda Lounge, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

THU.24

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

The Newest Plays You’ve Never Seen (short plays) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7 p.m. $10/$15.

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.

FRI.25

Karaoke with DJ Big T (karaoke) at McKee’s Pub & Grill, Winooski, 9 p.m. Free.

No Strings Attached: An Evening of Burlesque & Celebration Benefiting WomenSafe (burlesque) at 51 Main, Middlebury, 8 p.m. $50/$75.

SUN.27

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

MON.28

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

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

TUE.29

Karaoke with Motorcade (karaoke) at Manhattan Pizza & Pub, Burlington, 9 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 Trivia (trivia) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

WED.30

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 Cocktail & Soda Lounge, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. ➆

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Brian McCarthy Nonet, After|Life

(TRUTH REVOLUTION RECORDING COLLECTIVE, CD, DIGITAL)

Some 1.3 billion years ago, give or take, a pair of black holes became interlocked in a spiral, and their collision created one massive singularity that sent gravitational shock waves across the universe. Taking their sweet-ass time, those waves weren’t detected on Earth until September 2015, when the Laser Interferometer GravitationalWave Observatory in Louisiana recorded the phenomenon — allowing scientists, for lack of a better term, to hear the sounds of interstellar space.

Fortunately for Brian McCarthy, he doesn’t need millions of dollars in technology to channel the sounds of the cosmos, just his sprawling imagination as a composer and his trusty nonet.

The University of Vermont instructor has been one of the leading lights of the local jazz scene for a while now, especially after the release of his 2017 album, The

Nora Kelly Band, Rodeo Clown

(MINT RECORDS, DIGITAL, LP, CASSETTE)

You know that song “Put on a Happy Face” from Bye Bye Birdie? Beneath its ultra-catchy veneer, it’s basically musical theater’s peppy treatise on men telling women to smile more. Hooray?

Why do people feel the relentless need to mask their emotions? And why is there so much external pressure to do so? Montréal’s Nora Kelly seems to ponder these questions on her band’s upcoming LP, Rodeo Clown. In press materials, she says she often feels like the titular face-painted goons, whose unknowable inner lives are hidden beneath goofy, showy antics.

The same is true of all clowns, but Kelly aligns the metaphor with her group’s snarling country style.

Better Angels of Our Nature. That was a high-concept piece that followed McCarthy’s research into Civil Warera folk music and garnered high praise from critics, including at the Hu ngton Post.

For his latest record, After|Life, McCarthy focuses on both the birth of our universe and its eventual death.

“The life that we’re living is basically a form of whatever came before us,” the composer wrote in the press release for the album. “In that sense, we exist in the after life.”

That cyclical nature of universal heat death and rebirth fascinates McCarthy and inspires the tracks on After|Life.

“Nebula” is both the beginning of the record and a celestial cradle.

To represent the beginning of creation, McCarthy’s nonet shimmers into existence, letting a heavy drone introduce the band. The di erent instruments materialize into being and reach a climax with the first drum hit of the album, leading into the mazelike “The Beginning.”

Once the universe gets to forming, McCarthy’s nonet leans into the sprawling compositions. His band —

Outfitted with the genre’s signature sounds — fiddle, banjo, slide guitar — the album’s 10 tracks illuminate Kelly as a bighearted outlaw who’s duty bound to shoot straight and rustle up some keen observations about the world and her place in it.

Like those of contemporaries Jenny Lewis and Caroline Rose, Kelly’s honest musings eschew cloying earnestness with stinging wit and whimsy. She’s brusque when she needs to be but plenty gentle, too.

Opener “Mmm-Delicious”

finds Kelly chewing on a mouthful of her own ego. The thumping barnstormer encapsulates the whole record: cheeky bon mots (“I’ll just eat my pride / Mmm-delicious / You’re acting so suspicious / Trying to find out my motivations”), riproaring power chords that punctuate transitions and winding harmonies.

With its sighing slide guitar, “Horse Girl,” one of the album’s early singles, is a cool outlaw-country ditty that

trumpeter Bill Mobley; saxophonists Daniel Ian Smith, Andrew Gutauskas and Stantawn Kendrick; trombonist Cameron MacManus; bassist Matt Arono ; pianist Justin Kauflin; and drummer Jared Schonig — bobs and weaves through his erudite compositions. They show the listener what the big bang would have sounded like if it had happened at Lincoln Center.

Even those less versed in jazz will find it easy to hear the sense of curiosity and discovery in tunes such as “Flux.” Whether it’s the questioning tones of the horns as they hold a call-and-response or piano notes trilling out into a vast universe, After|Life sounds cosmic.

Most of the record is dominated by the three-song title track suite. A pretty straightforward swing with a simple horn melody grows increasingly complex and progressive as the 28-minute suite continues, mimicking the frenetic nature of modern life.

The record ends with “Lucy,” a song title taken from the name of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s mission to study the formation of the solar system, which in turn comes from the fossils of an early human ancestor known as Lucy.

After|Life is an intriguing and highly listenable record that doubles as a science lesson and a philosophical tome. The album is available on all major streaming platforms.

CHRIS FARNSWORTH

name-checks Hank Williams and Townes Van Zandt. Full of longing as well as snark (“I always tip my waiter but I’ve never tipped a cow”), the song showcases Kelly’s craving for a life of plows, shit-kicking boots and riding the range.

The party reaches fever pitch on the all-too-brief “Purgatory Motel,” which chronicles tour life — a happy place that can feel interminable. Over a hearty trainshu e beat, Kelly and a horde of revelers celebrate their infernal fates. The happy lot of misfits whoops it up hoedown-style, surrounded by a bouncing bass line and twangy guitars.

Things get a bit darker on the album’s title track. An uncanny minor key and slanted ri s enhance the song’s — and, perhaps, the entire album’s — blunt message: “People die / We’ve gotta go / And in the end all we’ve got to show for it are objects.” Kelly seems to say our material selves both do and don’t indicate what we feel inside.

Rodeo Clown will be available at mintrecs.com and on all major streaming platforms on Friday, August 25. Nora Kelly Band performs on Saturday, August 26, at Foam Brewers in Burlington.

JORDAN ADAMS

on screen

Joonam ★★★★★

Sure, everybody’s excited about Beetlejuice 2 . But smaller film shoots happen in Vermont all the time, and some of those less visible productions bear impressive fruit. Case in point: Joonam, the first documentary feature from director Sierra Urich, premiered in competition at the Sundance Film Festival in January. Much of this intimate, family-focused doc was shot at Urich’s parents’ home in Bristol; its title is a Farsi term of endearment.

Bearing awards from the Cleveland International Film Festival and Bentonville Film Festival, Joonam will have its Vermont premiere as part of the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival on Saturday, August 26, 11:30 a.m., at Marquis Theatre in Middlebury, with the filmmaker in attendance.

The deal

Sierra Urich grew up in Bristol feeling disconnected from the heritage of her mother, Mitra Samimi-Urich, who left her native Iran in 1979 to study in the U.S. and never returned. Raised speaking only English, the filmmaker struggles to communicate in Farsi with her grandmother, Behjat Samimi.

The film chronicles Sierra’s e orts to get closer to Behjat, a formidable widow who was born in 1932 and married at 14, and to learn the family history that could otherwise die with her. Sierra takes Farsi conversation lessons over Skype and dreams of traveling to Iran — over the protests of her mother, who fears for her safety under the current regime. When these three generations of women gather at Mitra’s Vermont home for the main documentary shoot, tensions rise to the surface — but the a ection between them is palpable, too.

Will you like it?

Early in Joonam, Sierra walks away from the camera across a snowy field whose monochrome flatness suggests a trackless wilderness, her form getting smaller and smaller. The shot is an apt visual metaphor for the feeling of being adrift, cut o from one’s heritage and the sense of self that comes with it.

When one’s background involves violence, trauma and political upheaval, however, reclaiming it can be di cult, and

the filmmaker explores that di culty with courageous transparency. It would have been easy for her to edit the footage of her grandmother into a straightforward, sentimental tribute. Joonam does celebrate Behjat’s indomitability, but it also delves into the complex and sometimes painful relationships that we have with the past.

The filmmaker doesn’t spare herself as she shows how a determination to reconnect with our roots can threaten family bonds as well as strengthen them.

Fluent in both Farsi and English, Mitra serves as the interpreter between grandmother and granddaughter. Behjat is a natural storyteller, relating her memories with dramatic flourishes. But when she gives Sierra a gruesome account of the assassination of a family patriarch, Mitra stops translating, worrying that the story could prove politically dangerous to Sierra if she uses it in her film.

Mother and daughter clash periodically in the doc, with a frequent source of conflict being Mitra’s desire not to be filmed unawares. We sense a deeper tension here, between a generation that still finds virtue in keeping up appearances and one that prefers the rawness of social media.

Urich foregrounds the visual media that we use to shape our sense of the past and present. She shows herself watching TikToks from Iran in an e ort to soak up

the youth culture. Illustrating her grandmother’s and mother’s stories, she uses editing and music to transform old photos and video footage from inert records into poetic, dreamlike interludes that make the past seem eerily present. In a moving montage of footage from Urich’s childhood, we watch mother teach daughter to use a camcorder, which then becomes Sierra’s tool for making sense of the world.

The film’s conflict comes to a head when Sierra accuses her mother of “curating” her experience of Iran, allowing her to see it only from the perspective of someone who fled from the repressive regime. It’s a wrenchingly relatable scene — how many of us have disagreed with family members about which parts of our collective past should be buried or unearthed?

Urich gives us material to see all sides of the question: her grandmother’s fond nostalgia for an earlier era, her mother’s justified fears, her own hunger to see the land of her ancestors. When Sierra’s Farsi tutor goes to Iran and gives her a live virtual tour, it could be the most emotionally freighted video call ever put on film.

Toward the end of Joonam, Urich shows us footage of the women-led protests for human rights that rocked Iran nearly a year ago. In press materials, she connects the energy behind that resistance with her own desire to make the documentary: Both express “a longing to inherit more than

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exile from our families, a longing for home, a longing for our very identities.”

That longing comes through clearly in this powerful, thought-provoking, tender film.

MARGOT HARRISON margot@sevendaysvt.com

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“GITI JAN” (Saturday, August 26, at MNFF): This short film from Iran, directed by Shayan Shahverdi, explores the experience of a young woman running a gauntlet of the male gaze.

THE BUTTERFLY QUEEN (Thursday, August 24, at MNFF): Interested in more Vermont-made films? Liam O’ConnorGenereaux filmed much of this freewheeling, inclusive fantasy on his parents’ sheep farm in South Ryegate.

ORPA (Friday, August 25, at MNFF): Each year, MNFF partners with the American Indonesian Cultural & Educational Foundation to screen the work of an Indonesian recipient of the AICEF Prize for Cross-Cultural Filmmaking. This year’s winner is eogracia Rumansara for a drama about a young Papuan girl who flees from an arranged marriage and finds friendship with an urban musician.

Sierra Urich’s Vermont-made doc profiles three generations of women from the Persian diaspora.

COURTESY OF STEPHEN RABOLD

TALK TO MEHHH1/2 A group of friends learns that using an embalmed hand to conjure spirits is a very bad idea in this horror thriller from Australia. (94 min, R. Majestic, Sunset; reviewed 8/8)

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT

MAYHEMHHH1/2 Cowriter Seth Rogen and directors Jeff Rowe and Kyler Spears reboot the comic-based series about four crime-fighting brothers raised in the New York sewers for this animated adventure. (99 min, PG. Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Welden)

Matthew Modine in Retribution

GOLDA: Helen Mirren plays Golda Meir, former prime minister of Israel, in this drama about the Yom Kippur War. Guy Nattiv directed. (100 min, PG-13. Palace)

GRAN TURISMO: A teen (Archie Madekwe) transfers his video game prowess to professional car racing in this fact-inspired action drama from Neill Blomkamp, with David Harbour and Orlando Bloom. (135 min, PG-13. Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy, Star, Stowe, Sunset, Welden)

THE HILL: Rickey Hill (Colin Ford), a young baseball player with a disability, aims for the major leagues in this biographical sports drama directed by Jeff Celentano. (126 min, PG. Essex, Majestic)

RETRIBUTION: Liam Neeson plays a bank exec who gets a bomb threat while driving his kids to school, and you can guess the rest. Nimród Antal directed the action flick. (91 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Palace, Star)

CURRENTLY PLAYING

BARBIEHHHH Margot Robbie plays the Mattel toy as she experiences her first-ever existential crisis. (114 min, PG-13. Bethel, Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Paramount, Roxy, Star, Stowe, Sunset, Welden; reviewed 7/26)

BIRTH/REBIRTHHHHH In this horror thriller from director Laura Moss, a mother will go to any lengths to keep her reanimated daughter alive. Marin Ireland and Judy Reyes star. (98 min, R. Roxy)

BLUE BEETLEHHH An alien scarab transforms a teenager (Xolo Maridueña) into a superhero in this action adventure. Angel Manuel Soto directed. (127 min, PG-13. Big Picture, Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Paramount, Roxy, Star, Stowe, Sunset, Welden)

MEG 2: THE TRENCHHH Erstwhile experimentalist Ben Wheatley directed this sequel to the summer hit in which Jason Statham aids deep-sea researchers as they battle various menaces, including prehistoric sharks. (116 min, PG-13. Bethel, Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Sunset)

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE — DEAD RECKONING PART

ONEHHHH Tom Cruise returns as secret agent Ethan Hunt in the seventh installment of the action franchise. (163 min, PG-13. Palace)

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. Sunset)

OPPENHEIMERHHHHH Director Christopher Nolan tells the story of the man (Cillian Murphy) who played a key role in creating the atomic bomb. With Emily Blunt, Matt Damon and Robert Downey Jr. (180 min, R. Big Picture, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy, Stowe; reviewed 8/2)

PASSAGESHHHH A man cheats on his husband with a young woman in this drama from director Ira Sachs (Love Is Strange), starring Franz Rogowski and Ben Whishaw. (91 min, NR. Roxy)

SOUND OF FREEDOMHH1/2 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. Palace)

STRAYSHH1/2 Will Ferrell and Jamie Foxx voice candid canines in this not-for-kids comedy about a dog who seeks vengeance on the owner who abandoned him. Josh Greenbaum directed. (93 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy, Sunset)

THEATER CAMPHHH1/2 A staff of thespians must make an unusual alliance to save their beloved summer retreat in this comedy starring Ben Platt. (92 min, PG-13. Playhouse, Roxy)

OLDER FILMS AND SPECIAL SCREENINGS

AMERICAN GRAFFITI 50TH ANNIVERSARY (Essex, Sun & Wed 30 only)

CORALINE (Essex, Mon only)

GKIDS PRESENTS STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2023:

THE WIND RISES 10TH ANNIVERSARY (Essex, Wed 23 only)

JURASSIC PARK 30TH ANNIVERSARY 3D (Essex, Majestic)

THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER (Sunset)

THE LITTLE MERMAID: SING-ALONG (Essex, Majestic)

MIDDLEBURY NEW FILMMAKERS FESTIVAL (Marquis, see review for more info)

OLDBOY (2003) (Roxy)

RENEE FLEMING’S CITIES THAT SING: PARIS (Essex, Sat only)

THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE (Majestic)

OPEN THEATERS

The Capitol Showplace, Catamount Arts and Savoy Theater are currently closed until further notice. (* = 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 THEATRE: 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

Get Ready to Jam!

SATURDAY, MORE INFO AT: TECHJAMVT.COM

Vermont Tech Jam is an annual career and tech expo that showcases some of Vermont’s most innovative companies. The popular event attracts hundreds of job seekers, career changers, tech professionals, college students, enthusiasts and anyone eager to learn from and connect with Vermont companies.

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WED.23 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

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

YARN CRAFTERS GROUP: A drop-in meetup welcomes knitters, crocheters, spinners, weavers and beyond. BYO snacks and drinks. Must Love Yarn, Shelburne, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 448-3780.

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.

fairs & festivals

CALEDONIA COUNTY FAIR: Vermont’s oldest agricultural fair features rides, live music and entertainment, livestock events, demolition derbies, fair food, and more. Mountain View Park, Lyndonville, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. $12-20; free for kids under 36 inches. Info, 427-4404.

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, ongoing, 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.

MIDDLEBURY NEW FILMMAKERS FESTIVAL: It’s a film fanatic’s paradise when more than 125 features, high-profile panelists and lively festivities roll into town. See middfilmfest.org for full schedule. Various Middlebury locations, 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. $14-60; $125 for festival pass. Info, 382-9222.

‘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, ongoing, 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.

‘THE SEEDS OF VANDANA SHIVA’: Sustainable Woodstock virtually screens this 2021 documentary about an environmental activist who

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Listings and spotlights are written by Emily Hamilton Seven Days edits for space and style. Depending on cost and other factors, classes and workshops may be listed in either the calendar or the classes section. Class organizers may be asked to purchase a class listing.

Learn more about highlighted listings in the Magnificent 7 on page 11.

stood up to Monsanto. Free; preregister. Info, 457-2911.

‘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, ongoing, 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, ongoing, 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.

games

MAH-JONGG OPEN PLAY: Weekly sessions of an age-old game promote critical thinking and friendly competition. Manchester Community 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

Storms and Swords

Summer is for Shakespeare in the Woods. The radical outdoor theater collective presents utterly unique takes on two of the Bard’s classic dramas, Hamlet and The Tempest, performed on alternating nights in the thickets of Manchester Center’s Hunter Park. With the former getting a lavish, genderqueer twist and the latter seeing a female Prospero conjure the titular storm, both plays take on a fresh tenor even for Shakespeare buffs who have seen them before. The original staging, choreographed fight scenes and quirky costumes ensure that even the direst of tragedies lightens up the last days of summer.

‘HAMLET’ & ‘THE TEMPEST’

Wednesday, August 23, through Sunday, August 27, and Wednesday, August 30, 7:30 p.m., at Hunter Park in Manchester Center. See website for additional dates. $12-20; preregister. Info, shakespeareinthewoodsvt@gmail.com, shakespeareinthewoodsvt.com.

Library, Manchester Center, 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, 549-4574.

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.

art

locations, 5 p.m.-midnight. $20.1537.07; $98.28-295.04 for festival passes. Info, 514-871-8646.

music

seminars

CALM, COOL AND INVESTED — STAYING ON

TRACK: A New England Federal Credit Union webinar imparts lessons on financial planning even through ups and downs in the market. Noon-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 764-6940.

FIND MORE LOCAL

EVENTS IN THIS ISSUE AND ONLINE:

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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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 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, bshatara@ burlingtonvt.gov.

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.

MUTEK: This six-day showcase experiments with digital art in multiple forms: musical and audiovisual performances; interactive and immersive installations; and virtual, augmented and mixed reality works. Various Montréal

KOMPASS QUARTET: An interactive performance by the acclaimed ensemble features works for a string foursome through the centuries. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

LAKE CHAMPLAIN CHAMBER

MUSIC FESTIVAL: Master classes, performances and talks by musicians tantalize the ears of classical listeners. See lccmf.org for full schedule. Various Chittenden County locations, 1, 3 & 5 p.m.

$25-225 for grand festival pass; prices vary for individual events. Info, 846-2175.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES:

CRICKET BLUE: The folk duo brings an intimate, textured, melodic hour of music to town. Burlington City Hall Park, 12:301:30 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.

theater

‘HAMLET’: Shakespeare in the Woods presents the Bard’s timeless tale of revenge in this lavish and diverse outdoor performance. See calendar spotlight. Hunter Park, Manchester Center, 7:30 p.m. $12-20. Info, shakespeare inthewoodsvt@gmail.com.

‘MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON — APT. 2B’: Acclaimed playwright Kate Hamill remixes and genderbends Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories into a female-driven, gut-busting, action-packed romp.

Dorset Playhouse, 2 & 7:30 p.m. $51. Info, 867-2223.

words

BANNED BOOKS TOUR: Lt. Gov.

David Zuckerman hosts a reading featuring stories that have faced conservative backlash across the country. Phoenix Books, Rutland, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 828-2226.

BREAD LOAF WRITERS’

CONFERENCE: Readings and lectures by the likes of Jennifer Finney Boylan, Tomás Q. Morín and Tiphanie Yanique are open to the public every day of this storied colloquium. Bread Loaf Campus, Ripton, 9 a.m., 4:15 & 8:15 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5286.

EMILY BERNARD: The best-selling author and University of Vermont

professor talks about her writing process and the inspiration behind her next book. Worthen Library, South Hero, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 372-6209.

THU.24 community

LIMELIGHT: A joyful evening of live music, craft beer and silent art auctions supports the medical expenses of local artist Keilani Lime. Queen City Brewery, Burlington, 6-9 p.m. $45-100. Info, 355-2855.

crafts

KNIT FOR YOUR NEIGHBOR: Fiber artists knit hats and scarves to donate to the South Burlington

FAMI LY FU N

Check out these family-friendly events for parents, caregivers and kids of all ages.

• Plan ahead at sevendaysvt.com/family-fun Post your event at sevendaysvt.com/postevent.

WED.23

burlington

BABYTIME: Librarians bring out books, rhymes and songs specially selected for young ones. Pre-walkers and younger. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

GIRLS TRY HOCKEY FOR FREE: Girls and nonbinary kids ages 5 through 14 try a new sport using borrowed equipment or their own. Gordon H. Paquette Ice Arena, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, bethcolalella@yahoo.com.

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

AUGUST POP-UP PROGRAMS: Kids ages 8 and up, or 6 and up with an adult, enjoy a different project every day. Check southburlingtonlibrary.org for daily activities. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

GOOD CITIZEN: RUNNING FOR OFFICE

GAME NIGHT: State Representative Angela Arsenault answers questions about the campaign trail and elections over board games. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

LEGO BUILDERS: Aspiring architects enjoy an afternoon of imagination and play.

Food Shelf. Yarn, needles, looms and crochet hooks provided. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, noon-3 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

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.23.

fairs & festivals

CALEDONIA COUNTY FAIR: See WED.23, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

SUMMERVALE: Locavores fête farms and farmers at a weekly festival centered on food, music,

South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

mad river valley/ waterbury

LEGO CHALLENGE CLUB: Kids engage in a fun-filled hour of building, then leave their creations on display in the library all month long. Ages 9 through 11. Waterbury Public Library, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036.

upper valley

PENNY CARNIVAL: All games and goodies cost only one cent each at this family-friendly fair featuring raffles, book sales and ugliest penny contests. George Peabody Library, Post Mills, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 333-9724.

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.24 burlington

IMAGINATION STATION: See WED.23.

chittenden county

LEGO TIME: Builders in kindergarten through fourth grade enjoy an afternoon of imagination and play. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

PRESCHOOL MUSIC WITH LINDA

BASSICK: The singer and storyteller extraordinaire leads little ones in indoor music and movement. Birth through age 5. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME: Pre-K patrons play and socialize after music time. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

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.

GRANITE LECTURE AND FILM SERIES: 8MM FILMS FROM THE 1960S: Digitized home movies depict everyday quarry operations and spark discussion. Vermont Granite Museum, Barre, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 249-3897.

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.23.

MIDDLEBURY NEW FILMMAKERS FESTIVAL: See WED.23, 9 a.m.-11 p.m.

MOVIE NIGHTS AT THE FRAME:

‘THE GOONIES’: A ragtag group of

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

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.25 burlington

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

BABY SOCIAL TIME: Teeny-tiny library patrons enjoy a gentle, slow story time featuring songs, rhymes and lap play. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 9:30-10:15 a.m. Free. Info, 846-4140. KIDS MOVIE IN THE AUDITORIUM: Little film buffs congregate in the library’s Katie O’Brien Activity Room for a screening of a family-friendly film. See southburlingtonlibrary.org for each week’s title. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

upper valley

STORY TIME: Preschoolers take part in tales, tunes and playtime. Latham Library, Thetford, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 785-4361.

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.

kids seek a hidden treasure in this 1985 adventure-comedy. Picnic baskets from Adventure Dinner available for purchase. BYO blankets or lawn chairs. Moran Frame, Burlington, 6-11 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.23.

‘THE SEEDS OF VANDANA SHIVA’: See WED.23.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.23.

‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.23.

food & drink

ARE YOU THIRSTY, NEIGHBOR?:

A special discount cocktail menu sparks conversations and connections over cribbage and cards. Wild Hart Distillery and Tasting

SAT.26

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.

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.

manchester/ bennington

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.27

burlington

FAMILY CONTRA DANCE: No experience is necessary at this all-ages line dance featuring live tunes by Maeve Fairfax and Brian Perkins. StudiOne Dance, Burlington, 1:30-3:30 p.m. $8-20 suggested donation. Info, calling.luke@ gmail.com.

MON.28

burlington

IMAGINATION STATION: See WED.23.

chittenden county

KINDERGARTEN KICKOFF: Kiddos prep for their first day of school by meeting their peers and applying for library cards. Williston Town Green, 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 878-4918.

Room, Shelburne, 3-8 p.m. Free. Info, info@wildhart distillery.com.

BARK & BREW: Humans chat over local food and beer while their pups play in the fenced yard. Proceeds benefit animal shelter programs. Humane Society of Chittenden County, South Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $20. Info, 862-0135.

THE RESCUE BREW CAN RELEASE PARTY: A new bohemian pilsner, complete with labels featuring the canine and feline winners of a photo competition, launches. Sales benefit the North Country Humane Society. Leashed pets welcome. Rock Art Brewery,

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burlington

PIZZA AND PAPERBACKS: Teen bibliophiles discuss their latest reads over a slice. Ages 11 through 18. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 540-2546.

chittenden county

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.

barre/montpelier

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: See THU.24.

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.30

burlington

BABYTIME: See WED.23.

IMAGINATION STATION: See WED.23.

STEAM SPACE: See WED.23.

STORIES WITH SHANNON: See WED.23.

chittenden county

LEGO BUILDERS: See WED.23.

READ TO A DOG: Kids of all ages get a 10-minute time slot to tell stories to Lola the therapy pup. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 878-4918.

barre/montpelier

CHESS CLUB: See WED.23.

manchester/ bennington

MCL FILM CLUB: See WED.23. NEW MOMS’ GROUP: See WED.23. K

Morrisville, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 888-9400.

VERGENNES FARMERS MARKET: Local foods and crafts, live music, and hot eats spice up Thursday afternoons. Vergennes City Park, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 233-9180.

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.

health & fitness

THE MOVEMENT SERIES:

JAZZERCISE: Dance cardio and strength training turn the top block of the marketplace into a stressbusting workout party. Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-1648.

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.

montréal

‘AURA’: See WED.23.

MAD FESTIVAL: Fashion shows, multidisciplinary acts, live art installations, musical performances and real-time design are part of this annual celebration of sartorial creativity. Place des Festivals, Montréal, 2-11 p.m. Free. Info, info@madcollectif.com.

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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

MUTEK: See WED.23, 2:30 p.m.-midnight.

music

BARNARTS FEAST & FIELD

MUSIC SERIES: POINTE NOIR

CAJUN BAND: Farm-fresh foods and bayou tunes are on the menu at a pastoral party. Fable Farm, Barnard, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $5-25. Info, music@barnarts.org.

LAKE CHAMPLAIN CHAMBER

MUSIC FESTIVAL: See WED.23, 10:30 a.m. & noon.

PARKAPALOOZA: BEG, STEAL

OR BORROW: The local bluegrass band stops by this family-friendly outdoor concert series, also featuring a 100-foot Slip ’N Slide. Hubbard Park, Montpelier, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 225-8699.

SING TO CONNECT SAMPLE

SESSIONS: Students explore singing for joy and healing, not technical perfection or performance. Leddy Park, Burlington, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, juneberrymusic@ gmail.com.

STOWE JAZZ FESTIVAL: Musicians serve up syncopated sounds from various venues. See stowejazzfestival.com for details. Various Stowe locations, 5 p.m. Free. Info, george@petitjazz.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:

KERUBO: Originally from Kenya, the Afro-jazz artist captivates audience members with her blend of blues, jazz and traditional African music. 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.

seminars

UNDERSTANDING

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE

PLANS: Retirees learn whether a federal or private healthcare plan is right for them. Presented by New England Federal Credit Union. 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 764-6940.

sports

JET SERVICE ENVELOPE/ACCURA

PRINTING NIGHT + RUN-WHAT-

U-BRUNG: The racetrack’s 2023 season continues with another

Ticket to Ride

2022 marked the 100th anniversary of the Champlain Valley Fair. Already Vermont’s largest, it’s only getting bigger and better with age. Even those with 10-day passes might struggle to take in everything this fair has to offer, from thrilling rides and fabulous foods to pavilions packed with show horses, racing pigs and even live sharks. And that’s not to mention the premium entertainment, with shows including the annual demolition derby, monster trucks and motocross, and concerts by the likes of Ludacris, Tyler Hubbard and Riley Green.

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY FAIR

Friday, August 25, 3 p.m.-midnight, and Saturday, August 26, through Wednesday, August 30, 10 a.m.-midnight, at Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction. See website for additional dates. $5-185; free for kids 4 and under. Info, 878-5545, champlainvalleyfair.org.

nail-biting competition. Thunder Road Speedbowl, Barre, 7-10 p.m. $5-30; free for kids under 6. Info, info@thunderroadvt.com.

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

‘THE FANTASTICKS’: A young couple faces a plethora of obstacles to their happiness — their feuding fathers, a mysterious bandit and a fake kidnapping — in this surreal classic musical. Depot Theatre,

Westport, N.Y., 5 p.m. $25-40. Info, 518-962-4449.

‘LOVE LETTERS’: Vince Rossano and Daphne Ostle star in this two-person Lakeside Players production about a pair of lifelong pen pals. Proceeds benefit flood relief. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 7-9 p.m. $5-15. Info, 533-2000.

‘MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON — APT. 2B’: See WED.23, 7:30 p.m.

‘THE TEMPEST’: Shakespeare in the Woods takes on the Bard’s tale of love, sorcery and revenge, set on a remote island. See calendar spotlight. Hunter Park, Manchester Center, 7:30 p.m. $1220; preregister. Info, shakespeare inthewoodsvt@gmail.com.

FRI.25 crafts

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.

dance

EVE OF VERGENNES DAY STREET

DANCE: The Hitmen provide live tunes to groove to as community members turn the park into a dance floor. Vergennes City Park, 7-10 p.m. Free. Info, 388-7951.

THE MOTHER DIRT CIRCUS

& PAGEANT: Bread & Puppet Theater presents a new, familyfriendly program full of political commentary and live brass tunes. The Grammar School, Putney, 6-8 p.m. $20-25; free for kids under 12. Info, 451-0053.

words

BREAD LOAF WRITERS’ CONFERENCE: See WED.23.

VIRTUAL POETRY OPEN

MIC: Wordsmiths read their work at an evening with local performance poet Bianca Amira Zanella. Presented by Phoenix Books. 7-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 855-8078.

SILENT DISCO: Three DJs blast simultaneous tunes on different channels to dancers’ headphones. Deposit returned upon return of headphones. Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, 7-10 p.m. $40. Info, 863-1648.

environment

UNDER THE ARCTIC: DIGGING INTO PERMAFROST: See WED.23.

fairs & festivals

CALEDONIA COUNTY FAIR: See WED.23, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY FAIR: Vermonters enjoy an absolute smorgasbord of rides, games and fun, from the demolition derby to carousels to a Ludacris concert. See calendar spotlight. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction,

3 p.m.-midnight. $5-185; free for kids 4 and under. Info, 878-5545.

WATERBURY ARTS FEST: FRIDAY

NIGHT BLOCK PARTY: Locals turn out for a fun night of moving and grooving, with tasty food trucks, a beer garden and live music from the Grift to dance the night away to. 5 Pilgrim Park Rd., Waterbury, 5-10 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 793-6029.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘DUNGEONS & DRAGONS:

HONOR AMONG THIEVES’: A group of adventurers embarks on a quest in this new fantasy flick based on the beloved tabletop role-playing game. Williston Town Green, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.23.

MIDDLEBURY NEW

FILMMAKERS FESTIVAL: See WED.23, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN

WORLD 3D’: See WED.23.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.23.

‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.23.

food & drink

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 St., Burlington, 5-9 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, getdown@orleansevents.com.

montréal

‘AURA’: See WED.23.

MAD FESTIVAL: See THU.24, noon-11 p.m.

MUTEK: See WED.23, 2:30 p.m.-midnight.

music

BLUEGRASS & BBQ: HOT PICKIN’

PARTY: The bluegrass band tickles the banjo strings and Southern Smoke and Paprika Catering provide the nosh. Shelburne Vineyard, 6-9 p.m. $10; free for kids under 12. Info, 985-8222.

LAKE CHAMPLAIN CHAMBER

MUSIC FESTIVAL: See WED.23, 10 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.

MUSIC IN THE ALLEY: An al fresco show under the string lights fosters friendships while Blackback Pub serves nosh and drinks. The Phoenix, Waterbury, 6-9 p.m. Free. Info, 578-5028.

ST. J FINAL FRIDAYS: DIANA

DEMUTH: After an epic street fair, the stirring singer-songwriter closes out the summer series. Railroad St., St. Johnsbury, 4-9 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

STOWE JAZZ FESTIVAL: See THU.24, 1-11 p.m.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES:

ANNA MAY: Bleeding-heart lyrics and stirring folk melodies make for a uniquely healing Americana sound. Burlington City Hall Park, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.

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.

theater

‘THE FANTASTICKS’: DEPOT

THEATRE: See THU.24, 7:30 p.m.

‘THE FANTASTICKS’: Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre presents this allegorical 1960 musical about two feuding fathers and their children who fall in love. West Rutland Town Hall Theater, 7:30 p.m. $25-30. Info, 775-0903.

‘HAMLET’: See WED.23.

‘MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON —

APT. 2B’: See WED.23, 7:30 p.m.

‘WATER IN THE WOOD’: The result of a three-week intensive residency, this multimedia show takes inspiration from the phases of the moon and incorporates sculpture, performance, music, comedy and fiber art. Sable Project, Stockbridge, 6-8:30 p.m. $15-35. Info, bex@thesableproject.org.

words

BREAD LOAF WRITERS’

CONFERENCE: See WED.23, 9 a.m., 4:15 & 8:15 p.m.

STEVEN HAWLEY: An environmental journalist and filmmaker discusses his new book, Cracked: The Future of Dams in a Hot, Chaotic World. The Mountain Goat, Manchester Center, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 362-5159.

SAT.26 agriculture

GARDEN CELEBRATION: Vermont Garden Network hosts a veggiepowered end-of-summer party featuring cornhole and a silent auction. Stowe Cider, 4:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, michelle@vtgardens. org.

dance

BARNARD STREET DANCE: A beloved town tradition returns with a full afternoon and evening of family fun, a community potluck and a barn-raising lineup of live bands. Barnard Town Hall, 3-10 p.m. Free. Info, 234-1645.

RAVING FOR RECOVERY: Tunes from DJs and reggae band Soulstice soundtrack this familyfriendly, substance-free shindig. Burlington City Hall Park, 4:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150.

‘TENDER HEARTS’: ANIMAL Dance presents an evening of mythical movement, directed by Hanna Satterlee. Phantom Theater, Edgcomb Barn, Warren, 8-9:30 p.m. $20. Info, 496-5997.

environment

UNDER THE ARCTIC: DIGGING INTO PERMAFROST: See WED.23.

fairs & festivals

BEST OF VERMONT SUMMER

FESTIVAL: Revelers enjoy the most fabulous food, beer, wine and entertainment that the Green Mountain State has to offer. Donations benefit the Okemo Valley Disaster Relief Program. Okemo Field, Ludlow, noon-7 p.m. Donations. Info, 228-5830.

CALEDONIA COUNTY FAIR: See WED.23, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY FAIR: See FRI.25, 10 a.m.-midnight.

MONTP LOVE FEST: A day of family fun, local food, and live tunes by the likes of Mikahely, Sara Grace and Green Mountain Swing Band supports the Montpelier Strong Recovery Fund. Hubbard Park, Montpelier, noon-8 p.m. Donations. Info, 223-9604.

NULHEGAN ABENAKI HERITAGE

GATHERING: Singing, storytelling, drumming and dancing highlight this weekend-long celebration of Abenaki heritage. On-site vendors showcase authentic arts and crafts for sale. Mount Norris Scout Reservation, Eden Mills, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 766-1521.

VERGENNES DAY: Vermont’s smallest city goes big for this festival’s 41st anniversary, featuring live music, more than 55 vendors, a bubble pit at the fire station and more. Vergennes City Park, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 388-7951.

WATERBURY ARTS FEST: SATURDAY ARTS MARKET: More than 100 booths of art, woodcraft, jewelry and more tempt shoppers while live music plays and all-ages activities abound.

5 Pilgrim Park Rd., Waterbury, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 793-6029.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.23.

MIDDLEBURY NEW

FILMMAKERS FESTIVAL: See WED.23, 9 a.m.-11 p.m.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.23.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.23.

‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.23.

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. Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, montpelierfarmersmarket@ gmail.com.

Free Community Self-Defense Class

Thursday, Aug. 31, 7PM

For information, contact Instructor Wade Prescott at 802-309-6114 or inst.wade@gmail.com or just come on down! Wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move in.

Ethan Allen Shopping Center 1127 North Ave. #25 Burlington

Michael Avitabile and Adam Tendler

August 26, 5 p.m.

Pianist

Adam Tendler

August 26, 7:30 p.m.

1231 Haggett Road, Adamant, Vt.

G. Richard Ames in Beast Friends: A Talk in the Woods Sept 7-10, 14-16 Thurs, Fri and Sat evening at 7:30 p.m. Sat and Sun matinee at 2 p.m.

All performances are FREE Come early and picnic before the show.

Theater reservations or info: fsmac-quarryworks.org or 802-229-6978

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.

FOOD AS ART: DINNER BY CHEF

ERIN BEVAN: Four courses of fine dining deliver a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, 6 p.m. $7590; preregister; limited space. Info, 257-0124, ext. 101.

THE GREAT BAKE OFF TASTING: Recalling a certain scrumptious British cooking show, a star baker serves up Bakewell tarts, Victoria sponges and other treats worthy of a handshake. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 1-3 p.m. $30. Info, 533-2000.

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.

holidays

FIRST AFRICAN LANDING DAY:

A day of soul food, storytelling, music, dance and talks commemorates the resilience of the Black American community since 1619. Intervale Center, Burlington, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Info, 227-2527.

lgbtq

QUEER ARTS FESTIVAL!: Over 50 vendors showcase their work among other rad activities, including live music, circus acts, activism, craft demonstrations, fun for kids and community art projects. Plainfield Recreational Field, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, vtqueercraft@gmail.com.

montréal

‘AURA’: See WED.23, 7 & 9 p.m. MAD FESTIVAL: See THU.24, 4-11 p.m.

MUTEK: See WED.23, 2:30 p.m.-midnight.

music

ADAM TENDLER AND MICHAEL

AVITABILE: The pianist and flutist, respectively, show why they’re two of the hottest musicians on the chamber music scene. Frank Suchomel Memorial Arts Center, Adamant, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 229-6978.

ADAM TENDLER: The acclaimed pianist’s solo set list demonstrates remarkable talent. Frank Suchomel Memorial Arts Center,

How ’Bout Them Apples?

Nothing against the craft beer scene, but craft cider lovers deserve their day in the sun, too. They get it at Cider Terra, a festival gathering fruity fermenters from across the Green Mountain State for a day of tastings, talks and live tunes. In between sipping selections from Eden Ciders, Windfall Orchard, Disciple Cider and others, visitors attend discussions on rare apple varieties, the history of cider making, the various styles of ciders and how to ferment your own apples at home.

CIDER TERRA

Sunday, August 27, noon-7 p.m., at Lincoln Peak Vineyard in New Haven. Free; $20 for tasting pass. Info, 985-8222, ciderterra.com.

Adamant, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 229-6978.

LAKE CHAMPLAIN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: See WED.23, 10 a.m. & noon.

SOCIAL BAND: Works by Vermont composers meet Spanish Renaissance tunes when this merry band of Burlington singers takes to the stage to mark its 25th anniversary. Old Round Church, Richmond, 7:30-9 p.m. $18 suggested donation. Info, 355-4216.

STOWE JAZZ FESTIVAL: See THU.24, 12:30-11 p.m.

outdoors

AUDUBON WEST RUTLAND

MARSH BIRD WALK: Enthusiastic ornithologists go on a gentle hike and help out with the monthly marsh monitoring. Meet at the boardwalk on Marble Street. West Rutland Marsh, 7-10 a.m. Free. Info, birding@rutlandcountyaudubon. org.

GMC HIKE: MOUNT WORCESTER: The Green Mountain Club leads a moderately difficult trek to the summit and back. Hampshire Hill Rd., Worcester, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, jillghiker@gmail.com.

LITTLE OTTER CREEK PADDLE: Burlington’s Green Mountain Club takes a leisurely row. BYO lunch. Lewis Creek Fishing Access, Ferrisburgh, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, ted@ted-albers.net.

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

sports

WOMEN’S FREERIDE

PROGRESSION WEEKEND: Female cyclists learn the art of downhill stunt riding from expert women at this two-day confab. Killington Resort, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. $100; preregister; limited space. Info, 800-734-9435.

talks

HOWARD COFFIN: A historian details the myriad disasters and tragedies of 1816, Vermont’s year without a summer, and the religious revival they prompted. Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 888-3853.

theater

‘THE FANTASTICKS’: DEPOT THEATRE: See THU.24, 7:30 p.m.

‘THE FANTASTICKS’: VERMONT ACTORS’ REPERTORY THEATRE: See FRI.25.

‘IDIOTS OF THE WORLD UNITED AGAINST THE IDIOT SYSTEM’: Sideshows, spectacle, live music and feats of derring-do meet the moment at hand. Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, 3-4 p.m. $10. Info, 525-3031.

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY FAIR: See FRI.25, 10 a.m.-midnight.

NULHEGAN ABENAKI HERITAGE

GATHERING: See SAT.26, 10 a.m.4 p.m.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section. ‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.23.

MIDDLEBURY NEW FILMMAKERS

FESTIVAL: See WED.23, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.23.

STOWE JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL:

‘WHERE IS ANNE FRANK’ AND ‘THE STORY OF ANNETTE

ZELMAN’: Two films, a kid-friendly twist on The Diary of Anne Frank and a tragic romance set in Nazi-occupied Paris, tell stories of the Holocaust with sensitivity and humanity. Savoy Theater, Montpelier, 6 p.m. $10-15. Info, 253-1800.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.23. ‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.23.

food & drink

‘MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON —

APT. 2B’: See WED.23.

‘THE TEMPEST’: See THU.24. ‘WATER IN THE WOOD’: See FRI.25.

words

POETRY EXPERIENCE: Local wordsmith Rajnii Eddins hosts a supportive writing and sharing circle for poets of all ages. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

SUN.27

crafts

MONTHLY SPIN-IN FOR YARN

SPINNERS: Experienced spinners and the fiber-curious alike drop in to this fun meetup. BYO fiber and tools. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, burlingtonvermontyarn spinners@gmail.com.

YARN CRAFTERS GROUP: See WED.23, 1-3 p.m.

dance

‘THE GREAT FUGUE CIRCUS’: The Kompass Quartet performs Ludwig van Beethoven’s Grosse Fugue alongside compelling choreography. Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, 4:15 p.m. Free. Info, 525-3031.

environment

UNDER THE ARCTIC: DIGGING INTO PERMAFROST: See WED.23.

fairs & festivals

BEST OF VERMONT SUMMER FESTIVAL: See SAT.26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

CALEDONIA COUNTY FAIR: See WED.23, 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

CIDER TERRA: A day of tastings, talks and live tunes celebrates the rare apple varieties and artisanal techniques of the Vermont cider scene. Proceeds support farmers affected by the May frost. See calendar spotlight. Lincoln Peak Vineyard, New Haven, noon7 p.m. Free; $20 for tasting pass. Info, 985-8222.

STOWE FARMERS MARKET: An appetizing assortment of fresh veggies, meats, milk, berries, 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

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND RESOURCES FOR THE DEMENTIA JOURNEY: Alzheimer’s experts share resources and information on the latest treatments. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 316-3839.

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.

ZOE’S RACE: Athletes make strides in a 1K fun run, a 5K run/walk and a 10K run benefiting families in need of accessibility-related home remodeling. Oakledge Park,

Burlington, 8:30 a.m. $30; free for 1K runners. Info, 488-6966.

montréal

MAD FESTIVAL: See THU.24, 4-11 p.m.

MUTEK: See WED.23, 4 p.m.-midnight.

PIKNIC ÉLECTRONIK MONTRÉAL: A weekly throwdown pairs top-quality 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

BACK PORCH REVIVAL: The roots trio brings a fun and fiery attitude to jazz, ragtime and blues classics. Shelburne Vineyard, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 985-8222.

BRAINTREE BLUEGRASS

BRUNCH: Local musicians soundtrack a vibrant community gathering that features family activities and scrumptious bites. Proceeds benefit Montpelier flood relief. Braintree Hill Meetinghouse, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Donations. Info, 728-9878.

CORNER JUNCTION BLUEGRASS

BAND: Fast-paced fiddling and bluesy banjo strains draw inspiration from legendary acts such as Bill Monroe and Flatt and Scruggs. Island Arts, North Hero, 4-5:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 372-8889.

LAKE CHAMPLAIN CHAMBER

MUSIC FESTIVAL: See WED.23, 2:15 & 3 p.m.

LEVITT AMP ST. JOHNSBURY

MUSIC SERIES: LOWDOWN

BRASS BAND: Dancehall, hiphop, jazz and soul combine when the Chicago horn act closes out this beloved summer concert series. Dog Mountain, St. Johnsbury, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

‘SONGS, STORIES & ART:

LESSONS FROM STRANGERS’: Troubadour, cartoonist and photographer John John Brown combines his visual art with his acoustic stylings in this multimedia performance. Seven Stars Arts Center, Sharon, 3-5 p.m. $20-25; free for kids under 12. Info, 763-2334.

THE STEPH PAPPAS

EXPERIENCE: A folk musician goes hard on the harmonica at this outdoor show. Refreshments are served. Charlotte Historical Society, 1 p.m. Free. Info, info@ charlottevthistory.org.

STOWE JAZZ FESTIVAL: See

THU.24, 1-9 p.m.

VT SYNTH SOCIETY MEETUP

— DO IT TOGETHER!: Techno musicians get together and jam. Community of Sound, Burlington, 5-9 p.m. Free. Info, 777-0626.

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.

sports

WOMEN’S FREERIDE PROGRESSION WEEKEND: See SAT.26.

theater

‘THE FANTASTICKS’: DEPOT THEATRE: See THU.24, 3 p.m.

‘THE FANTASTICKS’: VERMONT ACTORS’ REPERTORY THEATRE: See FRI.25, 2 p.m.

‘HAMLET’: See WED.23.

‘LOVE LETTERS’: See THU.24, 2-4 p.m.

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.

words

‘MOTH IN THE BARN’: Raconteurs are selected to tell stories for a live audience at an evening hosted by Bobby Stoddard of NPR’s “The Moth Radio Hour.” Phantom Theater, Edgcomb Barn, Warren, 7-8:30 p.m. $20. Info, 496-5997.

WORDS IN THE WOODS: GEZA

TATRALLYAY: The prolific author leads a literary trek through the forest as part of this Vermont Humanities series. Osmore Pond. Groton State Forest, 11 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 262-2626.

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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.23.

fairs & festivals

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY FAIR: See FRI.25, 10 a.m.-midnight.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.23.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.23.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.23.

‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.23.

food & drink

PIE AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL: The Vergennes City Band soundtracks this feast of homemade treats.

Vergennes City Park, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 417-4300.

health & fitness

ADVANCED TAI CHI: Experienced movers build strength, improve balance and reduce stress.

Holley Hall, Bristol, 11 a.m.-noon. Free; donations accepted. Info, jerry@skyrivertaichi.com.

LAUGHTER YOGA: Spontaneous, joyful movement and breath promote physical and emotional health. Pathways Vermont, Burlington, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, chrisn@pathwaysvermont.org.

LONG-FORM SUN 73: Beginners and experienced practitioners learn how tai chi can help with arthritis, mental clarity and range of motion. Holley Hall, Bristol, 11 a.m.-noon. Free; donations accepted. Info, wirlselizabeth@ gmail.com.

YANG 24: This simplified tai chi method is perfect for beginners looking to build strength and balance. Congregational Church of Middlebury, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, wirlselizabeth@gmail.com.

language

ENGLISH CONVERSATION

CIRCLE: Locals learning English as a second language gather in the Digital Lab to build vocabulary and make friends. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

montréal

‘AURA’: See WED.23.

music

DAUGHTRY: The smash-hit rock act strips it down for an evening of acoustic jams. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7 p.m. $80-100. Info, 775-0903.

politics

LEGISLATIVE FORUM: State representatives discuss the upcoming session with their constituents. Virtual option available. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

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.

ITALIAN BOOK CLUB: Intermediate and experienced Italian speakers read and discuss Bella Mia by Donatella Pietrantonio. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 10:15-11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

TUE.29 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.

dance

MORRIS & MORE: Dancers of all abilities learn how to step, clog and even sword fight their way through medieval folk dances of TUE.29 » P.72

calendar

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

UNDER THE ARCTIC: DIGGING INTO PERMAFROST: See WED.23. etc.

OPEN MIC NIGHT: Local thespian Garret White hosts poets, singers, comedians and musicians of all stripes in the garden. Waterbury Public Library, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

fairs & festivals

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY FAIR: See FRI.25, 10 a.m.-midnight.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section. ‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.23.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.23.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.23.

‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.23.

food & drink

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.

OLD NORTH END FARMERS

MARKET: Fresh local produce, bread, honey and prepared food bring good vibes to the Queen City’s melting pot. Dewey Park, Burlington, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 355-3910.

health & fitness

THE 8 BROCADES: Librarian Judi Byron leads students in the ancient Chinese practice of Ba Duan Jin qigong. Waterbury Public Library, 10 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, judi@waterburypubliclibrary. com.

MPOX & COVID-19 VACCINE

CLINIC: Walk-in or preregistered guests get their shots. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, glam@ pridecentervt.org.

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.

montréal

‘AURA’: See WED.23.

music

COMMUNITY SINGERS: A weekly choral meetup welcomes all singers to raise their voices along to traditional (and not-sotraditional) songs. Revels North, Lebanon N.H., 7:30 p.m. Pay what you can. Info, 603-558-7894.

TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE: DEAD

SESSIONS LITE: The season wraps up with Seth Yacavone’s tribute band. Legion Field, Johnson, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 730-2943.

talks

KAT VELLOS: An interactive fireside chat focuses on adult friendships — the challenges of making new friends, keeping old ones and connecting deeply. Next Stage Arts Project, Putney, 7 a.m. Free. Info, 451-0053.

words

A HARD LOOK AT AMERICA

DISCUSSION SERIES: Politicallyminded readers discuss Edward

J. Larson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Summer for the Gods: The Scopes Trial and America’s Continuing Debate Over Science and Religion. Latham Library, Thetford, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 785-4361.

SUE ELLEN THOMPSON: The acclaimed poet reads works about family, marriage and death from her newest book, Sea Nettles: New and Selected Poems Norwich Bookstore, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1114.

WED.30 business

QUEEN CITY BUSINESS

NETWORKING INTERNATIONAL GROUP: See WED.23.

crafts

YARN CRAFTERS GROUP: See WED.23.

environment

UNDER THE ARCTIC: DIGGING INTO PERMAFROST: See WED.23.

etc.

DOG DAY AT THE POOL: Fourlegged swimmers have the pool to themselves at this yearly canine splash fest. Maximum two dogs per adult. Donations benefit Central Vermont Humane Society. Montpelier Public Pool, 5-6:30 p.m. $20 suggested donation. Info, development@centralvermont humane.org.

fairs & festivals

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY FAIR: See FRI.25, 10 a.m.-midnight.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.23.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.23.

RICK WINSTON: Drawing on 12 movie clips, the local film historian illuminates the arc of Hitchcock’s brilliant career. Worthen Library, South Hero, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 372-6209.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.23.

‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.23.

food & drink

ALL ABOUT FOOD: A FOOD LOVERS’ GROUP: A monthly discussion group samples new topics of tasty conversation at every meeting. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 2-3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 549-4574.

COMMUNITY SUPPER: See WED.23.

games

MAH-JONGG OPEN PLAY: See WED.23.

health & fitness

CHAIR YOGA: See WED.23. MPOX & COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC: See TUE.29. Pride Center of Vermont, Burlington, noon-2 p.m.

SEATED & STANDING YOGA: See WED.23.

language

BEGINNER IRISH LANGUAGE CLASS: See WED.23. ELL CLASSES: ENGLISH FOR BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS: See WED.23.

montréal

‘AURA’: See WED.23.

music

ZACH NUGENT UNCORKED: See WED.23.

sports

GREEN MOUNTAIN TABLE TENNIS CLUB: See WED.23.

theater

‘THE TEMPEST’: See THU.24.

words

VANESSA ANGÉLICA

VILLARREAL: The author of the poetry collection Beast Meridian reads from her work. Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, 7:308:30 p.m. Free. Info, 635-2727. ➆

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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 by September 4 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-the-scenes 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.

Challenge Organizers Partners

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business

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., Sep. 12, 6 p.m.

Location: e Board Room at the South Burlington Public Library, 180 Market St., S. Burlington. Info: erik@ckfinancialresources. com, sevendaystickets.com.

culinary

BRUNCH BAKING WORKSHOP:

We will tackle a handful of recipes to elevate your brunch and learn more about brewing the perfect coffee and tea to go with it. We will enjoy the fruits of our labor toward the end of the workshop and take home some Brave Coffee or Tea for future brewing. Sat., Sep. 16, 9:30 a.m.

Cost: $50. Location: Red Poppy Cakery, 1 Elm St., Waterbury Village Historic District. Info: 203-400-0700, sevendays tickets.com.

language

ADULT LIVE SPANISH

E-CLASSES: Join us for adult Spanish classes this fall, using Zoom online video conferencing. is is our 17th year! Learn from a native speaker via small group classes or individual instruction, from beginning to advanced. You’ll always be participating and speaking. Classes fill up fast. See our website or contact us for details. Group classes begin week of Sep. 11; private instruction any time. Location: Online. Info: 802-585-1025, spanishparavos@ gmail.com, spanishwaterbury center.com.

ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE FALL

CLASSES: Join us for online and in-person adult French classes this fall. Our 11-week session starts on September 18 and offers classes for participants at all levels. Please go to our website to read about all of our offerings or contact Micheline for more information. Begins Sep. 18. Location: Alliance Française, online & in person. Info: education@aflcr.org, aflcr.org.

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.

shamanism

APPRENTICESHIP IN SHAMANISM: Rare opportunity to apprentice locally in a shamanic tradition. Receive personal healing, learn to create your own Mesa, cultivate a relationship with the unseen world and discover your personal guide(s) who will help you “re-member” your new path of expanding possibilities. Weekend-long sessions: Sep. 15-17; Dec. 8-10; Feb. 16-18, 2024; Apr. 26-28, 2024; Aug. 23-25, 2024. Location: Heart of the Healer, St. Albans. Info: omas Mock, 802-3694331, thomas.mock1444@gmail. com, heartofthehealer.org.

sports

SWIM LESSONS AT UVM: e Vermont Swim School offers both youth and adult swimmers the opportunity to learn and develop aquatic skills in a nurturing and friendly environment. Lessons take place in the University of Vermont Athletic/ Recreation Complex in the Forbush Natatorium. Both group and private lessons are offered. Sunday a.m. Location: Forbush Natatorium at UVM, 97 Spear St., Burlington. Info: 802-6563070, campus.recreation@ uvm.edu, uvmcampusrec.com/ sports/2017/7/5/lesson-types. aspx.

yoga

AYURVEDIC INTEGRATION

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., Sep. 13, 6:30 p.m. Location: Grange Hall Cultural Center, 317 Howard Ave., Waterbury Center. Info: 802-244-4168, sevendays tickets.com.

PROGRAM: Learn to integrate Ayurveda as lifestyle medicine that can prevent or reverse chronic disease; increase energy; promote longevity; and reduce stress, anxiety and depression. Specialized seasonal and daily Ayurvedic routines, holistic nutrition, stress-reduction techniques, and self-care will be taught. Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2023: Oct. 14-15, Nov. 4-5, Dec. 2-3; 2024: Jan. 6-7, Feb. 3-4, Mar. 9-10, Apr. 6-7, May 4-5, Jun. 8-9, Jul. 13-14. Cost: $2,895/200hour program. Location: e Ayurvedic Center of Vermont, 34 Oak Hill Rd., Williston. Info: Allison Morse, 802-872-8898, info@ayurvedavermont.com, ayurvedavermont.com.

Society

Zayda

AGE/SEX: 9-month-old spayed female

ARRIVAL DATE: July 24, 2023

SUMMARY: Zesty Zayda is full of life! Zayda is a scent hound mix, and she’ll thrive with a family who gets her and loves her for who she is: an energetic and active girl (who doesn’t quite know how big she is) driven mostly by her nose. She’s a smart girl and loves playing in water and going for hikes. She’d be happiest having room to run on a long line, and she may be too vocal for an apartment and shared walls. Visit Zayda at HSCC to see if she could be your new best friend!

DOGS/CATS/KIDS: Zayda has been around other dogs and has done well. She needs a home without cats. She has lived with kids and may do well with others.

Visit the Humane Society of Chittenden County at 142 Kindness Court, South Burlington, Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. or Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 862-0135 or visit hsccvt.org for more info.

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Seven Days Pet Memorials

Minx • 2005-2021

Tortitude Forever

Minx came to us from Maine with her sister Rosie (2005-2018): a tiny tortie calico with striking tricolor markings and enormous, eternally alert eyes. She was clingy yet paradoxically adventurous.

As a kitten, she had to be rescued from trees and busy roads. Yet somehow she survived to keep a solitary writer company during the worst days of the pandemic. ere was no cat more affectionate, more cuddly, more fond of rubbing her snout on book spines. She is still missed every single day.

— Love, Minx’s person

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Jacoby • 2008-2021

e Cat Who Loved His Collar

We were so lucky to have you in our lives. You gently purred your way into our hearts, where you will stay forever. I laugh remembering how you’d screammeow if your collar fell off, freezing in place like your head would fall off next. We’d rush to put it back on and “save you” every time. May your kitty heaven have unbreakable collars, hair elastics to carry around and endless birds for you to watch.

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3-BR HOUSE RENTAL

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HOUSEMATES

MOUNTAIN VIEWS IN SHELBURNE BR, LR & private BA available in Shelburne house w/ mountain views. Active senior seeking housemate who can help w/ spring & fall raking & trimming. $650/mo. + utils. No pets. Contact 802-863-5625 or visit homesharevermont. org for application. Interview, refs. & background checks req. EHO.

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OFFICE/RETAIL SPACE AT MAIN STREET LANDING on Burlington’s waterfront. Beautiful, healthy, affordable spaces for your business. Visit mainstreetlanding.com & click on space avail. Melinda, 864-7999.

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CARS/TRUCKS

2010 GMC TERRAIN 103,500 miles.

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MOTORCYCLES

2009 HARLEY SPORTSTER 1200

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2018 DUCATI SCRAMBLER 1100

Excellent condition. 2,465 miles. Black. Ton of aftermarket parts, incl. seat, mirrors, folding clutch/brake levers, MIVV exhaust & axle sliders. See online ad for more info. $8,900. Contact Bill at 802-752-7080.

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All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 and similar Vermont statutes which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitations, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, handicap, presence of minor children in the family or receipt of public assistance, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or a discrimination. The newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate, which is in violation of the law. Our

readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. Any home seeker who feels he or she has encountered discrimination should contact:

HUD Office of Fair Housing 10 Causeway St., Boston, MA 02222-1092 (617) 565-5309

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Legal Notices

VERMONT MOVING & STORAGE PUBLIC SALE

Take notice that on the 5th day of September 2023, Vermont Moving & Storage, Inc. will hold a virtual public sale of the following goods: House hold goods and personal belongs owned stored for Deante Judge $880.00

The terms of the sale are final payment in full by cash or credit card. items will be sold in “as is condition” with no warranties expressed or implied.

Any person claiming the rights to these goods must pay the amount necessary to satisfy the storage cost list above.

Please contact Jennifer at 802-655-6683 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION 4C1339110 V.S.A. §§ 6001 – 6111

Application 4C1339-1 from Shenk Properties, LLC, P.O. Box 4132, Burlington, VT 05406 was received on July 20, 2023 and deemed complete on August 7, 2023. The project specifically authorizes the construction of a 7,526 square foot 12 unit multifamily building. The building will be accessed through a new curb cut on Shelburne Road to provide a paved private access drive with an associated 25 space parking lot. The project is located at 2689 Shelburne Road in Shelburne, Vermont. This application can be viewed online by visiting the Act 250 Database: (https://anrweb.vt.gov/ ANR/Act250/Details.aspx?Num=4C1339-1).

No hearing will be held and a permit will be issued unless, on or before September 5, 2023, a party notifies the District 4 Commission in writing of an issue requiring a hearing, or the Commission sets the matter for a hearing on its own motion. Any person as defined in 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(1) may request a hearing. Any hearing request must be in writing, must state the criteria or sub-criteria at issue, why a hearing is required, and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other person eligible for party status under 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(1)(E) must include a

petition for party status under the Act 250 Rules. To request party status and a hearing, fill out the Party Status Petition Form on the Board’s website: https://nrb.vermont.gov/documents/ party-status-petition-form, and email it to the District 4 Office at: NRB.Act250Essex@vermont. gov. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law may not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing.

For more information contact Kaitlin Hayes at the address or telephone number below.

Dated this August 10, 2023.

By: /s/ Kaitlin Hayes Kaitlin Hayes

District Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 (802) 622-4084 kaitlin.hayes@vermont.gov

September 19, 2023 at 3:00 PM. For the complete Request for Proposals, please visit the Town website at: http://www.colchestervt.gov/bids.

aspx

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY SELF STORAGE

In accordance with VT Title 9 Commerce and Trade Chapter 098: Storage Units 3905.

Enforcement of Lien, Champlain Valley Self Storage, LLC shall host a live auction of the following units on or after 9am 9/17/23:

Location: 2211 Main St. Colchester, VT

Jennifer Canada, unit #639: household goods

Auction pre-registration is required, email info@ champlainvalleyselfstorage.com to register.

ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION 4C10051510 V.S.A. §§ 6001 – 6111

at issue, why a hearing is required, and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other person eligible for party status under 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(1)(E) must include a petition for party status under the Act 250 Rules. To request party status and a hearing, fill out the Party Status Petition Form on the Board’s website: https://nrb.vermont.gov/documents/ party-status-petition-form, and email it to the District 4 Office at: NRB.Act250Essex@vermont. gov. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law may not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing.

For more information contact Stephanie H. Monaghan at the address or telephone number below.

Dated this August 15, 2023.

By:/s/Stephanie H. Monaghan

District Coordinator

REQUEST

FOR PROPOSALS –TOWN OF COLCHESTER, VT CREEK FARM ROAD BRIDGE DESIGN

The Town of Colchester Department of Public Works (the Town) is requesting proposals from engineering firms (Consultants) for design engineering services for the Creek Farm Road Bridge on Creek Farm Road in Colchester, Vermont. The Town is anticipating the analysis of two design alternatives: extensive rehabilitation of the abutment and bridge, and full replacement.

The Town is seeking to procure services for design, permitting, contract documents, bidding services, and construction oversight as outlined in the request for proposals. The format of this request for proposals is a hybrid between a competitive bid process and a qualification based selection process. Responses to this request for proposals shall include cost proposals for the scope of work outlined. Responses shall also include a statement of qualifications and a rate sheet for the proposed project team.

Proposals will be received at the Town of Colchester Department of Public Works, 781 Blakely Road, Colchester, VT until Tuesday,

Application 4C1005-15 from Neagley and Chase Construction, 66 Bowdoin St., South Burlington, VT 05403 and Northeast Territories, Inc, 20 South Crest Dr., Burlington, VT 05401 was received on April 26, 2022. The application was substantially revised, resubmitted on July 25, 2023, and deemed complete on August 9, 2023. The project is generally described as construction of an 11,317 gross square foot office building and contractor’s yard with supporting utilities, parking lot and stormwater management facilities on a 3.96 acre parcel (Lot 7) located within the Meadowland Business Park in South Burlington. The project is located at 39 Bowdoin Street in South Burlington, Vermont. This application can be viewed online by visiting the Act 250 Database: (https://anrweb.vt.gov/ANR/Act250/ Details.aspx?Num=4C1005-15).

No hearing will be held and a permit will be issued unless, on or before September 6, 2023, a party notifies the District 4 Commission in writing of an issue requiring a hearing, or the Commission sets the matter for a hearing on its own motion. Any person as defined in 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(1) may request a hearing. Any hearing request must be in writing, must state the criteria or sub-criteria

111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 802-261-1944 stephanie.monaghan@vermont.gov

TOWN OF BOLTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOLTON SELECT BOARD 3045 THEODORE ROOSEVELT HIGHWAY BOLTON, VERMONT 05676

The Bolton Select Board will hold a hybrid public hearing at the Bolton Town Office on Monday, September 18, 2023, at 6:00 pm to obtain public feedback regarding proposed amendments to the Bolton Land Use and Development Regulations (BLUDRS). To participate in this meeting virtually, use the following access information:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88949898413?pwd= ampWYUV4cEhHYVRLLzhxVkx6Unh6QT09

Meeting ID: 889 4989 8413

Passcode: 538671

By phone: 1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

Meeting ID: 889 4989 8413

Passcode: 538671

Statement of purpose: The purpose of the bylaw is to implement the Bolton Town Plan and to carry out the overall goals and vision of that plan. This bylaw also furthers the purposes of the Vermont Planning and Development Act, Title 24 V.S.A Chapter 117 (the Act) to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the inhabitants of Bolton, Vermont.

Geographic areas affected: All properties in the Town of Bolton.

Specific sections to be amended:

Section 1.6 – Severability

Section 2.1 – Zoning Districts and & Zoning Map

Section 2.3 – Application of District Standards

Section 3.6 – Lot, Yard & Setback Requirements

Section 3.7 – Nonconforming Lots

Section 3.11 – Parking, Loading & Service Areas

Section 3.14 – Signs

Section 3.18 – Water Supply & Wastewater Systems

Section 4.6 – Commercial Lodging Facilities (Bed & Breakfast, Lodging Facility)

Section 4.17 – Public Facility or Utility

Section 4.18 – Resort

Section 4.20 – Telecommunications Facility

Article V – Development Review

Article VII – Subdivision Review Standards

Article VIII – Planned Development [PRDs, PUDs]

Section 9.1 – Permits and Approvals

Section 9.2 – Exemptions

Section 9.3 – Zoning Permit

Section 10.2 – Definitions

Article XI – Resort Master Plan

Zoning District Summary Table

Zoning Map

Setback Reduction Table

Copies of the proposed amendments are available for inspection at the Bolton Town Office, 3045 Theodore Roosevelt Highway (RT 2) Bolton, VT 05676, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Thursday, except holidays, and on the Town’s website at https://boltonvt.com/boards-minutes/ selectboard/

The hearings are open to the public. If you cannot attend the hearing, comments may be made in writing prior to the hearing and mailed to: Amy Grover, Town Clerk, 3045 Theodore Roosevelt Highway (US Route 2), Bolton, VT 05676, or via email to: clerkbolton@gmavt.net

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT

PROBATE DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT DOCKET NO.:23-PR-03237

In re ESTATE of Joan T. Norton

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

To the creditors of: Joan T. Norton, late of Milton,, 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: August 17 2023

Signature of Fiduciary: /s/ Kelly E. Norton

Executor/Administrator: Kelly E. Norton, 26 LONG POND DRIVE, MILTON, VERMONT 05468 dantriggslawfirm@comcast.net 802-557-7272

Name of Publication: Seven Days

Publication Date: 8/23/2023

Name of Probate Court: State of VermontChittenden Probate Division

Address of Probate Court: PO Box 511, 175 Main Street , Burlington, VT 05402

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CIVIL DIVISION WASHINGTON UNIT DOCKET NO. 41-120 WNCV

Estate Of Gordon Stone And Estate Of Jennifer Harwood Stone Plaintiffs, v. John C. Kirby; State Of Vermont Office Of Child Support; And Any Occupant(S) Residing At 43 Randall St., Waterbury, Vt; Defendants.

NOTICE OF Foreclosure SALE

By virtue, and in execution of a Power of Sale as granted by the Judgment Order and Decree

of Foreclosure and Order for Public Sale dated May 8, 2023, the undersigned, holder of a lien to secure payment of unpaid Principal and interest due on the Court’s Judgment Order dated May 8, 2023 entered in the case entitled “Gordon Stone and Jennifer Harwood Stone v. John C. Kirby, Docket No. 163-3-19 Wncv, of record in Book 448 at Page 27 of the Town of Waterbury Land Records (“Judgment Lien”) , for failure of Defendants to satisfy and for the purpose of foreclosing the same, will cause all of the premises described below to be sold by Public Auction to the highest bidder at 11:00AM. on September 28, 2023 at the property located at 43 Randall Street, Waterbury, Vermont:

To wit:

Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to John C. Kirby by Warranty Deed of the State of Vermont dated September 1, 2016 and recorded in Book 387, Page 76 of the Town of Waterbury Land Records, consisting of a main residence and a carriage house set on 0.27 acre, more or less, located at 43 Randall Street in Waterbury, Vermont; the carriage house is also known as 45 Randall Street.

Terms of Sale: Successful bidders will sign a no contingency Purchase and Sale Contract and shall pay a deposit in the amount of $10,000.00 or 25% of the highest bid, whichever is less, in cash or certified funds at the time of sale with the balance due at closing, which shall be held within ten (10) days of confirmation of the sale. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase price must be provided at the time of sale; such sale being as-is, where-is, with buyer taking all risks and defects associated with or connected to the property.

The Defendants are entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the Final Judgment Order, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Stackpole & French Law Offices, P.O. Box 819, Stowe, VT 05672, (802) 253-7339.

Estate of Gordon Stone and Estate of Jennifer Harwood Stone

By: Anna A. Black, Esq. Stackpole & French Law Offices

P.O. Box 819, Stowe, VT 05672

Dated: August 18, 2023

PUBLIC HEARING COLCHESTER DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD

Pursuant to Title 24 VSA, Chapter 117, the Development Review Board will hold a public

hearing on September 13, 2023 at 7:00pm to hear the following requests under the Development Regulations. Meeting is open to the public and will be held at 781 Blakely Road.

a) FP-24-01 DANIEL & DEBORA PETRASKA: Final Plat application for minor 2-lot subdivision in the Residential Two (R2) District. Lot #1 to be 0.74 acres developed with the existing dwelling unit and existing access from Porters Point Road, and Lot #2 to be 1.09 acres developed with a new single-family dwelling unit and new access from Lois Lane. Both lots to be served by individual on-site wastewater systems and municipal water connections. Subject property is located at 1653 Porters Point Road, Account #43-006002-0000000.

b) AP-24-01 SHELBY & MICHELLE ROBERTS: Appeal of Notice of Violation dated July 19, 2023 issued by the Zoning Administrator regarding a violation of §2.19 and §11.03 of the Colchester Development Regulations. Subject property is located at 2269 Blakely Road, Account #07-012003-0000000.

August 23, 2023

NORTHSTAR SELF STORAGE WILL BE HAVING A PUBLIC AND ONLINE SALE/AUCTION FOR THE FOLLOWING STORAGE UNITS ON AUGUST 31, 2023, AT 9:00 AM

Northstar Self Storage will be having a public and online sale/auction on August 31, 2023, at 3477 Richville Rd, Manchester Center, VT 05255 (Unit 50), 681 Rockingham Road, Rockingham, VT 05101 (Unit R55) and at 1124 Charlestown Road, Springfield, VT 05156 (Units S56, S83) and online at www.storagetreasures.com at 9:00 am in accordance with VT Title 9 Commerce and Trade Chapter 098: Storage Units 3905. Enforcement of Lien

Unit # Name Contents

50 Sharyn Baker Household Goods

R55 Mitchell Pike Household Goods

S56 Helena Bundy Household Goods

S83 Joshua Wyllie Household Goods

TOWN OF ESSEX PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SEPTEMBER 14, 2023, 6:00 PM

Hybrid & In Person (Municipal Conference Room, 81 Main St., Essex Jct.) Meeting. Anyone may attend this meeting in person at the above address or remotely through the following options: 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 at the Essex municipal offices, libraries, and hotspots listed here: https://publicservice.vermont.gov/ content/public-wifi-hotspots-vermont

1. Preliminary Plan: Kenan Heco, agent for Alan French, is proposing a conventional 9-unit residential subdivision located at 60 Colonel Page Road, Tax Map 010/071/000, in the Low Density Residential (R1) and Scenic Resource Protection Overlay (SRPO) zones.

2. Site Plan Amendment: Jeff & Dawn Lyon requested a review of a Site Plan for the property at 1 & 5 Kana Lane. The project includes two existing lots totaling 24.1 acres in the Center & High-Density Residential Zoning Districts. The existing lots will be merged into a single lot in a Business-Design Control Overlay District.

Application materials may be viewed at before the meeting. Pease call 802-878-1343 or email COMMUNITY-DEVELOPMENT@ESSEX.ORG with any questions. This may not be the final order in which items will be heard. Please view complete Agenda, at https://essexvt.portal.civicclerk.com or the office notice board, before the hearing for the order in which items will be heard and other agenda items.

TOWN OF JERICHO- PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Jericho Planning Commission hereby provides notice of a public hearing being held

pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4384 for the purpose of hearing public comment regarding the proposed 2024 Jericho Comprehensive Town Plan.

The public hearing is scheduled for September 19, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the Jericho Town Hall, located at 67 Vermont Route 15 and via Zoom (link available on the Planning Commission agenda). The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment on the proposed Town Plan. Written comments can also be submitted to Linda Blasch, Town Planner via email at LBlasch@jerichovt.gov. The proposed Plan will affect all areas in the Town of Jericho.

Table of Contents: Volume 1: Introduction, Jericho’s Vision, Goals and Priorities, Stewarding a Resilient Community, Creating Housing Choices for All, Growing a Vibrant Community, Building a Connected Community, Supporting an Effective Community, Future Land Use Plan, Getting It Done, Maps. Volume 2: Community Profile, History and Cultural Resources, Natural Resources, Land Use, Housing, Economy, Health and Wellness, Mobility, Public Utilities, Community Facilities and Services, Statutory Consistence and Regional Compatibility. Appendix 1: Other Plans Incorporated by Reference. Appendix 2: Outreach and Engagement Report.

Copies of the proposed Town Plan are available at the Jericho Town Hall, located at 67 Vermont Route 15. A digital copy may be viewed on the Town of Jericho website at https://jerichovt.org/ town-plan-2024.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE TOWN OF BRISTOL

The Town of Bristol in Addison County, Vermont, is seeking the services of a qualified consultant to update the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan for the Town of Bristol (2020 pop. 3,782). The plan will be submitted to FEMA for approval. Bristol’s current Local Hazard Mitigation Plan expires in January 2024.

The selected consultant(s) will be expected to (1) demonstrate the ability to identify various hazard mitigation strategies that will eliminate or greatly reduce the impact of hazards that may Bristol and (2) have experience related to mitigation planning work. A detailed scope of work can be found on Bristol’s Web site at www.bristolvt. org and the State electronic bid system at http:// www.vermontbusinessregistry.com/.

Proposals will be accepted until 4:00pm, Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by e-mail to townadmin@bristolvt.org with “Hazard Mitigation Plan Update” in the subject line or by mail or hand delivery with “Hazard Mitigation Plan Update” on the envelope to Town of Bristol, P.O. Box 249, 1 South Street, Bristol, VT 05443.

Questions? Contact Town Administrator Valerie Capels at (802) 453-2410 ext. 1 or townadmin@ bristolvt.org.

The Town of Bristol is an equal opportunity provider and employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, gender, or familial status.

TOWN OF ESSEX ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE ROOM 81 MAIN STREET, ESSEX JCT., VT SEPTEMBER 7, 2023-6:00 PM CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING FROM 8/3/23:

Conditional Use:

Glen Goldman & Nina Curtis are proposing a Home Business to allow for agrotourism business to hold small to medium-sized special events located at 21 Saxon Hill Road in the AgriculturalResidential (AR) Zone. Tax Map 8, Parcel 4, Lot 8.

Visit our website at www.essexvt.org for application materials and zoom link or come to the office located at 81 Main Street between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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 Al-Anon 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@ residenceshelburnebay.com. The Telephone Support Group meets the 2nd Tue. of each mo., 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 1st 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.

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.

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.

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 802-233-0544, 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.

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 1st & 3rd 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 202-553-8953 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/parentsget-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., childrensroomonline.org. Contact childrensroom@ 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!

RECOVERING FROM RELIGION

Meets on the 2nd Tue. of every mo., 6-8 p.m., at Brownell Public Library, 6 Lincoln St., Essex Junction, unless there’s inclement weather or the date falls on a holiday. Attendees can remain anonymous if they so choose & are not required to tell their story if they do not wish to, but everyone will be welcome to do so. The primary focus of a Recovering From Religion support group is to provide ongoing & personal support to individuals as they let go of their religious beliefs. This transitional period is an ongoing process that can result in a range of emotions, as well as a ripple effect of consequences throughout an individual’s life. As such, the support meetings are safe & anonymous places to express these doubts, fears & experiences without biased feedback or proselytizing. We are here to help each other through this journey. Free.

REFUGE RECOVERY MEETING

Burlington Refuge Recovery is a Buddhist-oriented, nontheistic addiction recovery group that meets every Tue. at 6:45 p.m. at Turning Point Center, located at 179 S. Winooski Ave. in Burlington.

SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION NEW ENGLAND Support group meeting held on the 4th Tue. of every mo., 6:30-8:30 p.m., Williston Police Station. Info, Blythe Leonard, 878-0732.

SEX & LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS

12-step recovery group. Do you have a problem w/ sex or relationships? We can help. Info: Shawn, 660-2645. Visit slaafws.org or saa-recovery.org for meetings near you.

SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS, MONTPELIER

Do you have a problem w/ compulsive sexual behavior? A 12-step program has helped us. SAA Montpelier meets twice weekly at 6 p.m.: Mon. virtual meeting, details at saatalk.info; Thu. face-to-face at Bethany Church, Montpelier. Details at saa-recovery.org. Contact saa.vtrecovery@gmail. com or call 802-322-3701.

SEXUAL VIOLENCE SUPPORT

HOPE Works offers free support groups to women, men & teens who are survivors of sexual violence. Groups are avail. for survivors at any stage of the healing process. Intake for all support groups is ongoing. If you are interested in learning more or would like to schedule an intake to become a group member, please call our office at 864-0555, ext. 19, or email our victim advocate at advocate@sover. net.

SOCIAL ANXIETY SUPPORT GROUPS

For screened adults ages 28-40. Therapist-led sessions. For more info, contact diane@ldtayeby. com.

STUTTERING SUPPORT GROUPS

If you’re a person who stutters, you are not alone! Adults, teens & school-age kids who stutter, & their families are welcome to join 1 of our 3 free National Stuttering Association (NSA) stuttering support groups at UVM (join by Zoom or in person). Adults:

5:30-6:30 p.m., 1st & 3rd Tue. monthly; teens (ages 13-17): 5:30-6:30 p.m., 2nd Thu. monthly; school-age children (ages 8-12) & parents (meeting separately): 4:15-5:15 p.m., 2nd Thu. monthly. Pomeroy Hall (489 Main St., UVM campus). Info: nsachapters.org/

burlington, burlingtonstutters@gmail.com, 6560250. Go, Team Stuttering!

SUICIDE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP

For those who have lost a friend or loved one through suicide. 6:30-8 p.m., on the 3rd Tue. of every mo. Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 N. Main St., Wallingford, 446-3577.

SUICIDE HOTLINES IN VT

Brattleboro, 257-7989; Montpelier (Washington County Mental Health Emergency Services), 2290591; Randolph (Clara Martin Center Emergency Service), 800-639-6360.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN who have experienced intimate partner abuse, facilitated by Circle (Washington Co. only). Please call 877-543-9498 for more info.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE

If you have lost someone to suicide & wish to have a safe place to talk, share & spend a little time w/ others who have had a similar experience, join us on the 3rd Thu. of every mo., 7-9 p.m., at the Faith Lighthouse Church, Route 105, Newport (105 Alderbrook). Please call before attending. Info: Mary Butler, 744-6284.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE:

S. BURLINGTON

This group is for people experiencing the impact of the loss of a loved one to suicide. 1st Wed. of each mo., 6-7:30 p.m., at the Comfort Inn & Suites, 3 Dorset St., S. Burlington. Info: Heather Schleupner, 301-514-2445, raysoflifeyoga@gmail.com.

TOPS

Take Off Pounds Sensibly chapter meeting. Hedding United Methodist Church, Washington St., Barre. Wed., 5:15-6:15 p.m. For info, call David at 371-8929.

TRANS & GENDER-NONCONFORMING SUPPORT

GROUP

As trans & GNC people in the world, we experience many things that are unique to our identities. For that reason, the Transgender Program hosts a support group for our community on the 1st & 3rd Wed. of every mo., 6:30-8 p.m., either virtually or at Pride Center of Vermont. The Trans & GNC Support group is for Vermonters at all stages of their gender journey to come together to socialize, discuss issues that are coming up in their lives & build community. We welcome anyone whose identity falls under the trans, GNC, intersex & nonbinary umbrellas, & folks questioning their gender identity. Email safespace@pridecentervt.org w/ any questions, comments or accessibility concerns.

TRANSGENDER FAMILY SUPPORT

We are people w/ adult loved ones who are transgender or gender nonconforming. We meet to support each other & to learn more about issues & concerns. Our sessions are supportive, informal & confidential. Meetings are held at 5:30 p.m., the 2nd Thu. of each mo., via Zoom. Not sure if you’re ready for a meeting? We also offer 1-on-1 support. For more info, email rex@pridecentervt.org or call 802-318-4746.

WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

FAHC. Led by Deb Clark, RN. Every 1st & 3rd Tue., 5-6:30 p.m. Call Kathy McBeth, 847-5715.

YOUNG ADULT SUPPORT GROUP

A support group for young adults to build community & access peer support. This group meets weekly on Thu. from 3-4 p.m. at Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 North Winooski Ave., Burlington. Contact Chris Nial for any questions: chrisn@pathwaysvermont.org.

ATTENTION RECRUITERS:

Part 2 and The Homestead Preschool & Infant/Toddler School

Immediate openings on a wide variety of positions. From counselors, to assistant directors, to coordinators, to classroom teachers, we have something for everyone. Starting salary range is from $17.00-$24.00 an hour, with up to a $500 sign-on bonus, depending on schedule. We pride ourselves on having a very inclusive and fun work environment. We've nearly doubled in size in the past year and are trying our hardest to keep up with this growth. Come join this fun, dynamic group of individuals.

Apply Today: part2kids.com or part2preschool.com

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!

IN YOUR COMMUNITY!

Open positions around the state serving with non-profit organizations

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Office Assistant

Hootie Hoo is a local startup that sells premium children's technical apparel. We are looking for our first employeeOffice Assistant at about 20 hours per week @$23/hr. Send resume or questions to info@hootiehoo.com

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DELIVERY DRIVERS WANTED

We are currently accepting applications for both part time and full time positions. We have several different shifts available.

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Apply now!

Feel free to stop in to our office at 54 Echo Place, Suite# 1, Williston, VT 05495 and fill out an application.

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ReStore Director

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Veterinary Technician

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For 11 months of service, you’ll receive:

• $300 monthly housing allowance

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The ReStores are nonprofit donation centers and resale stores that accept donated items and sell them to the public to raise money for affordable home building Responsibilities include cultivating a successful management team, implementing business strategy, financial management, overseeing store operations, and resource development

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•$6,495 education award

Do you want to work in a practice where you are trained well, appreciated, and not burned out all the time? We believe it’s possible to have a great culture where the team feels like a family and provides excellent patient care, great customer service, and runs a good business at the same time. The Affectionately Cats Hospital in Williston, VT is the only feline only hospital in Vermont and since we are privately owned, we have had the opportunity to build a hospital that all of us want to come to work at every day.

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Successful candidates will have 5-7 years of responsible and ethical leadership in multi-store or senior-level management Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply Position open until filled

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vermonthabitat org/employment

We are looking for an experienced, certified technician to join our team. We offer market competitive pay and benefits. There are no evenings or long weekend shifts, but your schedule will include some weekends. Apply at: leah@affectionatelycats.com

Delivery Driver/Sales Non-CDL

We are looking for a part time delivery driver for a small family business specializing in fresh fish and shellfish. Must have a clean driving record and be able to lift 50lbs.

Driver routes range from Upper Valley (89/91 intersection) to greater Burlington area Tuesday/Thursday. Hours are typically 10-7 with option for 1-7 shift. Excellent job for people with part time schedules. Fun job, good pay, good people.

Check us out at WoodMountainFish.Com for more information!

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Shared Living Provider

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 taxfree stipend, room and board are available.

Serious expression of interest only. Please email Michael Bustamantes: michaelb@howardcenter.org or call at 802-404-7811

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Experienced Residential Carpenter

Silver Maple Construction is seeking a full-time, benefits-eligible Carpenter focused on high-level customer service and the execution of exceptional quality work. Here at Silver Maple, we want everyone to feel valued and do the work that inspires you while maintaining a work-life balance better than many others in this field.

Red Hen Baking Company is hiring!

We are busier than ever, and we need help feeding our community. We are looking to add to our sta in the following departments: kitchen, café, bread, & pastry. We opened in 1999 and remain dedicated to excellence in our baking and cooking as well as creating an environment for people to thrive. We o er great pay and benefits including paid vacation/sick days, retirement plan w/company match, health insurance, and food benefits. If you are interested in working with us or would like to learn more, visit www.redhenbaking.com or send your resume and letter of interest or questions to: Sabrina@redhenbaking.com

Town Administrator

Join our friendly, collaborative team in beautiful Lincoln, VT, as our first Town Administrator. Salary commensurate with experience. For more information & a complete job description go to: bit.ly/LincolnVTtownAdmin

Administrative Assistant

Are you looking for part-time work in a friendly, small office? The Town of Lincoln is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant. For more information and a full job description go to: bit.ly/LincolnVTadminAsst

Highway Maintenance Worker

Do you like to work outdoors?

Have basic mechanical skills?

Have a CDL or the ability to get one? Enjoy knowing a job was well done? You may be the person we're looking for. The Town of Lincoln is hiring a FT, year-round highway maintenance worker. Competitive wages and benefits. For more information and a full job description go to: bit.ly/LincolnVThighway

To learn more, please visit silvermapleconstruction.com (select JOBS) and/or send resume and market rate proposal to hr@silvermapleconstruction.com

Vermont Housing & Conser vation Board

Housing Stewardship Coordinator

Are you a creative problem solver who appreciates and understands the value of permanently affordable housing?

If so, consider joining our team!

The Housing Stewardship Coordinator will support the sustainability and impact of Vermont’s network of communitybased housing non-profits. We offer a comprehensive benefit package and an inclusive, supportive work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

For a full job description, salary information and application instructions, please visit vhcb.org/about-us/jobs

ATTENTION RECRUITERS:

AUGUST 23-30, 2023

AFTERSCHOOL EDUCATOR

School’s Out in South Burlington is seeking qualified individuals to work with children at one of our after-school programs for this school year. Our programs operate out of the South Burlington School District and serve children between the ages of 5 and 13. The hours are 2:00 - 5:45 pm Monday through Friday.

Only available a few days a week? Not a problem. We can be flexible with scheduling!

Job duties: include planning daily activities, participating in activities and assisting with supervision of children.

Requirements: Experience working with large groups of children in an educational or recreational setting is prefered. Candidates must have the maturity, enthusiasm and commitment needed to work with children.

Interested candidates, please forward resume, contact information, and days you are available to ipero@sbschools.net

CONSTITUENT ADVOCATE

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) seeks an organized, civic-minded individual to serve as a Constituent Advocate on his Vermont staff. Constituent Advocates are responsible for managing a portfolio of casework on a variety of federal issues in support of Vermonters needing assistance with the federal government.

Responsibilities include providing direct assistance to constituents with federal agencies, communicating with state and local agencies, and collaborating with colleagues in state and DC offices. Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills are required, and familiarity with federal programs and agencies is preferred.

Experience with veterans issues, health care systems, or disaster assistance is highly preferred. Successful candidates will have previous direct service, legal, or social work experience or training, along with a desire for helping others, a keen knowledge of Vermont, and a strong ability to problem solve, identify systemic challenges, and develop creative solutions.

The Senator’s office is an equal opportunity employer. The office does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or uniformed service. The office is committed to inclusion and encourages all individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Educator Preparation Program Support

UVM, College of Education & Social Services, Department of Education, is seeking a 10-month, full-time, nonexempt staff member to support our teacher educator programs & faculty.

For more information and to apply visit uvm.jobs posting #S4568PO.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Vermont Nursery & Landscape Association invites applications for their Executive Director, a part-time, at-home flexible management position working with a board of directors. Candidates should have experience in management, communications, accounting, marketing, and computer skills. View the job posting at www,vnlavt.org/news-events/jobpostings/. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to kristina@vnlavt.org.

Child Care Resource Admin/Financial Assistant Support Specialist

Are you looking for a position that has a direct impact on Vermont families?

Child Care Resource is recruiting a full-time Administrative Assistant/ Financial Assistant Support Specialist. You will assist Financial Assistance Specialists with casework to support families who are eligible for state child care stipends. In addition, the position supports the administrative needs of the organization by providing front desk coverage, customer service with clients on the phone and in the office. Experience in customer service and in human service organizations is desired. Excellent benefits, generous leave time and competitive salary.

To apply please send a resume and cover letter expressing interest in the position to jvanburen@childcareresource.org. For a full job description visit childcareresource.org

To apply please submit a resume, cover letter, and brief writing sample to jake_cernak@sanders.senate.gov indicating “CONSTITUENT ADVOCATE” in the subject line by September 5, 2023

SHARED LIVING PROVIDER

The client is an outgoing, social individual who takes pride in building long-term connections. Client enjoys going out in the community and has Howard Center staff for community access. He enjoys listening to Rock music from the 60s-80s. He also enjoys reading private eye novels, Western Fiction books and is big into writing his own private eye stories. The client currently has a job and will need support to continue to work because this is important for his independence.

It is important that the client’s room be on the first floor due to limited mobility with stairs. Client has supervision needs by the SLP while in the home. He enjoys conversation with people in general, does well with routine, and benefits from having an understanding and/ or reasoning for having expectations and responsibilities within the home. Relationship building is very important to him as well as feeling respected as an adult. Support is needed with medical appointments and personal care. The ideal SLP will be someone with no kids.

Tax Free Stipend: $41,938 per year. Must pass driving and criminal background checks.

Please contact Anisha Neupane at 802-288-0447 if you would like to know more about this Shared Living Provider opportunity.

Vermont Tent Company is currently accepting applications for the following positions for immediate employment. Full time, part time and weekend hours available for each position. Pay rates vary by position with minimum starting wage ranging from $20-$23/ hour depending on job skills and experience. We also offer retention and referral bonuses.

• Tent Maintenance

• Tent Installation

• Drivers/ Delivery

• Load Crew Team

Interested candidates submit application online: vttent.com/ employment

No phone calls, please.

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

Now Hiring!

Seasonal Order Fulfillment Specialists

Shipping extraordinary chocolate across the country on a daily basis is no small task - it requires physical endurance, motivation, and careful attention to detail! Come be a part of our dynamic shipping team! As Seasonal Order Fulfillment Specialist at LCC, you are responsible for picking, packing, and preparing specialty gift boxes and wholesale packages for shipping and delivery. Attention to detail, basic math skills, and accuracy are critical to the success of this position. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs and stand for long periods of time.

Full-time, seasonal schedule based upon availability (beginning in September) at our 290 Boyer Circle chocolate factory in Williston, VT:

(Day Shift) 7:30am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday, with ability to work some weekends and extended hours in December during peak season

(Night Shift - November & December only) 2:30pm-11:00pm Monday - Friday, with ability to work some weekends and extended hours

Pl ease visit our website for additional job details: https://www.lakechamplainchocolates.com/careers

Public Safety Officer

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We have several exciting career opportunities available!

Property

Chief

WI 53158

VSHA is hiring customer-friendly individuals who will be responsible for maintaining the condition and appearance of our northern Vermont properties, which includes maintenance and repair work.

Homeless Program Administrator

is position provides program administration and compliance including determining eligibility, coordinating services, supporting housing inspection processes, and ensuring compliance of regulations, program requirements, and policies.

VSHA has an excellent bene ts package that includes health insurance with an HRA, 100% employer-paid dental, life insurance, retirement, and generous paid time o . ese positions are full-time, 40 hours per week.

Please visit vsha.org for more information.

Math Coordinator

Center for Academic Success & Achievement

Fulfills the mission of Norwich University by developing and coordinating all Center for Academic Success and Achievement (CASA) programs/activities that support Norwich residential students enrolled in math courses or courses with math content. The Math Coordinator will also liaison between CASA and the Math Department, keeping abreast of curricular and materials development. The Math Coordinator will administer the ALEKS program to improve placement, performance, and overall student success in mathematics courses. They are also responsible for tutoring students in developmental and introductory college mathematics courses, including the ALEKS program, as well as in math study skills and specific problem areas such as underpreparedness and math anxiety. This is a full-time, in-person position that may require weekend, evening, and other scheduling. Salary: $60,000/year or more, depending on experience.

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INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIAN (MD/DO)

Kingdom Internal Medicine (KIM) is currently seeking a highly qualified Internal Medicine Physician (MD/DO) to join their exceptional outpatient clinical practice. At KIM, which is a certified Rural Health Center, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a supportive team of experienced providers and staff in an encouraging and collaborative environment. KIM is an adult primary care practice committed to providing comprehensive primary and preventive care, as well as care coordination and on-site behavioral health services to patients aged 19 years and older. It is owned by Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH), a 25-bed critical access hospital.

At NVRH, we value our employees and offer competitive wages and a robust benefits package, including relocation assistance, student loan repayment, continuing medical education (CME), generous paid time off, complimentary gym membership, affordable health/dental/vision plan choices, a 401k plan with company match, and more.

CONSTRUCTION WORKERS

Engineers Construction, Inc. is hiring Construction Workers. Some experience in site work, underground utility, and highway construction is preferred but not required. Also preferred but not required is practical knowledge of pipeline construction, grading and layout, and concrete. A valid Vermont driver’s license is required. A CDL driver’s license is a plus.

Location: Burlington, VT with other assignments throughout VT likely; and throughout New England and upstate New York in our specialty groups.

Rate of Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 /hour, depending on experience

Benefits: Health & Dental Insurance available, 401k, Profit Sharing, Vacation

Working Hrs: 45 to 55 hours per week typical

To learn more, please visit: www.engineersconstruction.com

ECI is an equal opportunity employer, and it is the policy of ECI to assure that applicants are treated without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected classes.

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR OPENING

The Town of Westford, Vermont is seeking its next Town Administrator for an immediate opening. The perfect candidate will be an energetic, organized, and personable professional who is committed to maintaining our traditions of community and transparent good governance, while also working to bring more modern, more accessible, and more efficient services to our townspeople.

Under the direction of the Selectboard, this position is responsible for effectively administering the functions of both town government and the town office. This role will frequently also include oversight and implementation of special projects intended to advance the town in meaningful and sustainable ways.

Please review complete job advertisement at jobs.sevendaysvt.com

To be considered for this opportunity, please email a cover letter and resume, in confidence, to selectboard@westfordvt.us

The Town of Westford is an equal opportunity employer.

OPERATIONS LEAD

Join Wood4Good, Vermont’s largest wood bank, in supporting families in need. We’re seeking an experienced team member to be our Wood4Good Operations Lead for our Woodlot in Jericho VT. Tasks include loading, delivering, cutting firewood, and organizing volunteer days. You must operate a skid steer for moving and splitting wood. We offer flexible hours, aiming for 18-25 hrs/week across a few days. Competitive pay and a versatile work environment provided. Ideal candidates are passionate about aiding others. This role lets you give back and earn simultaneously, contributing to our local community. Position works from April to December. Urgently seeking someone to help us achieve this year’s delivery goals. Your assistance is crucial. Email your interest to eric@wood4goodvt.org and also check our website wood4goodvt.org

“Wood4Good, Warming Homes and Warming Hearts.”

Land Acquisitions Coordinator

Are you looking for an opportunity to work among a dedicated group of colleagues and partners committed to promoting land conservation?

The Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation is hiring a Lands Acquisitions Coordinator. The ideal candidate brings proven communication & organization skills, understanding of land conservation work, & initiative. For more information contact gannon.osborn@vermont. gov. Requisition ID # 47915

Passionate about technology and making a di erence?

We are seeking an Information Technology Manager to collaborate on strategy & lead tactical components of I.T. to support our day-to-day work, and also work closely with other sta to build a 5-year technology roadmap that includes a data strategy. e ideal candidate will have a degree in or related to computer science, 3-5 years experience, and strong analytical and project management skills.

If this sounds like a good t for you, visit vermontcf.org/careers for complete job descriptions and instructions for applying.

Do you want to help build homes, community, and hope in Northwest Vermont? Join our team! We're looking for:

Assistant Store Manager, Production Supervisor, PT Floor Supervisor, Truck Drivers & Assistants, ReStore Associates

Visit our website for full job descriptions and details on how to apply Positions open until filled

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More information and the ability to apply can be found at: bit.ly/ VTDeptForestParkRec23

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Teacher/Community Coordinators

Seeking Teacher/Community Coordinator in Barre location.

The right candidate should be:

• Enthusiastic about working with adult students

• Familiar with the service area

• Capable of providing high quality education

• Flexible, have a joy for teaching, and be able to teach multiple subject areas

The candidate will be teaching:

• Reading, writing, math, computer skills & financial literacy

• High school diploma and GED credentialing

• Career and college readiness

• Experience developing personalized education and graduation plans a plus

Starting salary: $43,000 – $45,000. CVABE pays 100% of individual health, dental and short-term disability insurance, and employer 403(b) contributions. Six weeks paid vacation annually.

Submit cover letter & resume to: info@cvabe.org.

Position Open Until Filled. www.cvabe.org

Green Mountain Conc ert Serv ic es NOW HIRING Scheduling Coordinator

Do you want to be part of a close-knit, dynamic team and help to schedule events, concerts, and more? The Scheduling Coordinator at GMCS helps make events happen, and no day is the same!

GMCS is the leading local provider of security across Vermont and New England.

Outreach & Enrollment SERVICE COORDINATOR

Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) at the University of Vermont is looking for an Outreach and Enrollment Service Coordinator (OESC) to serve Northern Vermont and Clinton County, NY.

The OESC will conduct outreach, education, and provide marketing materials to local communities to assist in identifying potential Veteran referrals and educate local communities on the SSVF Program. The OESC will meet with Veterans in the community and/or home to conduct enrollment verification meetings to gather the necessary documentation needed to verify the Veteran’s enrollment into the SSVF program. The OESC will also assist in connecting Veterans with local, state, and federal resources to address any immediate needs and provide ongoing support with SSI/ SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) services and SSA benefit applications, if needed. A driver’s license and background check are required. This is a bargaining unit position.

Applicants need to apply through the UVM Jobs website: uvmjobs.com. Posting Number: S4470PO

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified 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 category legally protected by federal or state law.

RESIDENT MANAGER BISHOP PLACE

Burlington Housing Authority (BHA), in Burlington Vermont is seeking a Resident Manager for our Bishop Place apartment building community located at 10 North Champlain St in Burlington, Vermont. 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 in exchange for being on call, the Resident Manager is 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.

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please send a resume or letter of interest to: humanresources@burlingtonhousing.org.

Burlington Housing Authority - Human Resources

65 Main St, Suite 101, Burlington, VT 05401

Sports Exchange Coordinator - For International NGO

PH International is seeking a full-time Program Manager for the Sports for Social Change Program (SSC). Through the SSC Program, PH will coordinate reciprocal international sports exchanges and manage a small grants program to support innovative participant initiatives. The program will include both in-person and virtual exchange components that will engage coaches and sports administrators from around the world and the United States with a specific focus on the empowerment of women and those with disabilities. Diverse applicants, particularly those with lived experience in the program’s inclusion themes, are encouraged to apply. PH is an equal opportunity employer.

PH International (Project Harmony, Inc.) is an international non-profit with 35 years of experience focusing on civic engagement, cross-cultural learning, and increased opportunities in the digital age. The U.S. headquarter office is located in Waitsfield, VT with field offices in Armenia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Republic of Georgia, Moldova, and Montenegro with projects implemented in ten additional countries.

Job description and to apply: www.ph-int.org/vacancies/ Application deadline: August 25, 2023.

Executive Director

Collaborative Solutions Corporation is a leading provider of community recovery residences in Vermont for people seeking treatment for mental health and co-occurring disorders. Our mission is to create caring communities where people seeking mental health find hope, compassion and excellent clinical care.

We are accepting applications for a full time Executive Director who will be responsible for the overall operations of Collaborative Solutions Corporation which includes 3 Level III Community Recovery Residences that serve adults with mental illness. Located in Williamstown and Westford VT, CSC's residential programs are strengths based, trauma informed and recovery focused. Our administrative offices are located in Richmond VT. Responsibilities include program development, clinical oversight, staff supervision & development, and ensuring compliance with all aspects of licensing, State and Federal regulations. External coordination and collaboration with the Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital, community hospitals and community mental health centers is essential. The Executive Director may also serve a lead role in the research and development of new business opportunities for CSC.

Candidate must hold a Master’s degree in Business Management, Social Work, Clinical or Counseling Psychology, Psychiatric nursing, Public Health or related field. Candidates must have a minimum ten years’ experience working with people with mental illness, and at least five years providing staff supervision, preferably in a residential setting. Use of own vehicle for transportation will be required.

To apply send a cover letter and resume/CV by September 8th to:

Jena Trombly, Collaborative Solutions Corporation

P.O. Box G, Randolph, VT 05060

Or via email to: jtrombly@claramartin.org

Manager of Sponsorships, Exhibits & Memberships

The Vermont Captive Insurance Association (VCIA), the largest captive trade association in the world, seeks a motivated, proactive individual to join our tight-knit team. This position maintains relationships, and builds new ones, with VCIA members, sponsors, and exhibitors.

The VCIA offers a competitive salary and benefits, a fully remote working environment and the opportunity for personal and career development in a growing industry.

SPONSOR RESPONSIBILITIES

•Retention and recruitment of sponsors for: Annual Conference; Webinars; Roadshows; Mixers; Ads; and other opportunities

•Development and design of sponsorship benefits

•Maintain market currency with other sector competitors and non-captive events

•Liaison with finance on pricing, billing and collections

•Liaison with marketing on development of materials for sponsors

• Develop reports on sponsorship activities

• Ensure accuracy of sponsorship entries in database

EXHIBITOR RESPONSIBILITIES

•Coordinate with Event Services on exhibit space and location, and sponsorship deliverables

•Liaison with marketing on development of materials for exhibitors

•Liaison with finance on pricing, billing and collections

• Develop reports on exhibitor activities

• Ensure accuracy of exhibitor entries in database

MEMBERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop membership retention/contact plan with associated budgets, and acquisition plan with associated budgets

• Member visits with President and Board members

• Utilize CRM tools to automate member contact

• Liasion with marketing to develop material for membership

• Liasion with finance on pricing, billing, and collections

• Ensure accurate membership entries into database; run reports TO APPLY:

Provide minimum salary requirement in cover letter. Send cover letter, resume and any other relevant information to: Kevin Mead, VCIA President, kmead@vcia.com.

Deadline to apply: End of Business Friday, September 15th, 2023.

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GENERAL MANAGER

Seeking professional leadership to manage our two stores and

meaningfully to our next growth trajectory. We hope you join us in imagining the possibilities for an exciting future!

Apply: tomgirl.co/hiring

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Communications Coordinator

Full description & to apply: generatorvt.com/jobs

Program Director & Associate Program Director

Champlain Inn Emergency Shelter in Burlington

We’re Growing! Do you want to make a meaningful impact in our community?

The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) has exciting opportunities for you to make a meaningful impact in our community by joining our leadership team to serve as our Program Director and Associate Program Director at the Champlain Inn Emergency Shelter in Burlington, Vermont. CVOEO’s Champlain Inn will be a 24/7 low-barrier shelter for up to 40 individuals experiencing homelessness. The Champlain Inn will offer temporary shelter, housing advocacy, educational opportunities and daily meals in a community setting with the goal of assisting people to find permanent housing.

Become a part of our Leadership team! Our Community Action Network seeks full-time motivated leadership professionals with a passion for our mission for the following positions:

Champlain Inn Program Director, working closely with the Director of CVOEO’s Community Action Network and the Executive Director, will oversee and supervise the work of Advocates assisting individuals who are experiencing homelessness to find or maintain suitable housing, including advocating for clients with local social service agencies, landlords and funding sources. The Program Director will oversee all aspects of shelter operations and services; educate and advocate at the local and state level to improve services and housing for people experiencing homelessness and maintain and report on data. Bachelor’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.

Champlain Inn Associate Program Director, reporting to the Program Director, will assist in overseeing the operations of the Champlain Inn and supervise the work of Housing Advocates, Interns, Volunteers and special projects. Provide leadership and direction in the absence of the Director. Assist individuals who are experiencing homelessness to find or maintain suitable housing, including advocating for clients with local social service agencies organizations, landlords and funding sources. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant human services discipline with proven progressive leadership experience. In addition, candidates must have strong supervisory, management and training skills.

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 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. We’re one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont! Join us to find out why!

Hayward Tyler, a leading manufacturer of industrial pumps & motors in Colchester, is seeking candidates to fill the following positions:

IT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

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We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. If you meet our requirements and are interested in an exciting opportunity, please forward your resume and salary requirements to:

Hayward Tyler, Inc. – Attn: HR Department 480 Roosevelt Highway , PO Box 680, Colchester, VT 05446

Email: Careers@haywardtyler.com E.O.E.

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the USDA’s chief scientific in-house research agency.

Social Science Technician GS-5/6/7

Salary range: $38,282 - $61,647 per year

Agricultural Research Service, Northeast Area, Food Systems Research Unit in Burlington, VT is seeking a highly qualified applicant for a permanent full-time Social Science Technician position.

The incumbent will be expected to 1) Support research social scientists in segments of the study and research involved with food systems. 2) Collect and record various qualitative and/ or quantitative data from social science studies. 3) Evaluate, interpret, and summarize data using computer software packages. 4) Document findings by preparing information to be included in manuscripts and reports. 5) Organize, catalog, and make available literature and documents for various research purposes. You may qualify for this position with one year of related specialized experience, four years leading to a bachelor’s or one full year of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field, or a combination of graduate level education and specialized experience (see Job Opportunity Announcement on usajobs.gov for full details on qualification requirements).

Applications not including a resume with a thorough description of the work performed and experience required as described above will not be considered.

Information for Vacancy Announcement ARS-S23Y-12088894RG and how to apply can be found at ARS-S23Y-12088894-RG. The opening date of the announcement is August 18, 2023. Closing date for applications is August 31, 2023.

The applicant must be a U.S. citizen or National. USDA-ARS is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

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Engineering Positions: Creative Micro (CMC) is a small company specializing in advanced augmented reality and artificial intelligence technology development. CMC is looking for highly motivated individuals to join our unique team. We build systems using microprocessors to control cameras, inertial guidance units, and custom hardware including ruggedized, outdoor Augmented Reality display systems. Multiple engineering positions available in Waitsfield, VT including electrical, optical and firmware. Come work on the cutting edge of technology development in the Mad River Valley!

FAMILY SELF SUFFICIENCY COORDINATOR

Burlington Housing Authority (BHA) in Burlington, VT is seeking a coordinator for its Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) program. FSS is an employment incentive program designed to support and encourage Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program participants to move towards economic self-sufficiency.

The program also provides case management services in ways that are designed to help clients achieve goals in six main categories: Employment, Education, Financial Literacy, Housing, Childcare, and Health/Wellness. This is a benefit eligible position working 36 to 40 hours per week.

Candidates should have two years’ prior experience in social services, as well as case management experience. Experience in relevant focus areas and/or the HUD Family Self Sufficiency Program preferred. A successful candidate must have strong interpersonal and computer skills.

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, Burlington Housing Authority 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

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Weekend Respite: Fri 5pm-Sat 5pm and/or Sat 5pm-Sun 5pm, $300/ day. Sun 5pm-Mon 8am, $250/partial day. Minimum required commitment is two consecutive 24-hr. shifts at least one weekend per month on average.

Communications & Publications Associate

Weekday and weekend positions available.

See KieselsteinAutism Program.com/join-our-team for details.

$25/hr. For details, please visit: KieselsteinAutism Program.com/ join-our-team

Enrichment Teachers

For 2023/2024

Seeking a full-time associate to assist with LCBP’s print and webbased communications and education initiatives.

More information: neiwpcc.org/ about-us/careers/ To apply: send a cover letter & resume to jobs@neiwpcc.org

Are you excited to share your love of art, music, foreign languages, science, nature, cooking, or drama with young students? We have part-time openings for enthusiastic teachers like you!

The Bellwether School is a Holistic School serving preschool through fifth grade. Our educational philosophy and curriculum are devoted to student centered learning.

• Passion for teaching and commitment to caring for children.

• Comfort with managing a learning environment that includes a wide range of ages.

• Dedication to working collaboratively within a team.

• Strong communication skills.

• Experience using observation as the first step in developing authentic learning experiences for children.

• Familiarity with holistic teaching practices.

If hired the following will be required:

• Up to date First-Aid and CPR certifications.

• Fingerprinting and background check.

• $20 - $25 per hour

Please send a cover letter, resume & three references to:

The Bellwether School, Attn: Cynthia Clarke 1186 S Brownell Road, Williston, VT 05495 Info@bellwetherschool.org

For more information about The Bellwether School, scan the QR code:

Residential Program Manager

Why not have a job you love?

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, retirement match, generous sign on bonus and so much more. And that’s on top of working at one of the “Best Places to Work in Vermont” for five years running. Great jobs in management, & direct support at an award-winning agency serving Vermonters with intellectual disabilities.

Job Highlight - Residential Program Manager:

Exciting management opportunity coordinating residential supports for an individual who lives in their own home. This individual is a considerate, resourceful, wheelchair-using man with a budding talent for photography. He is a great conversationalist and appreciates time spent with others.

This is an excellent position for someone who is looking for the next step in their career or to continue their work in this field. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a team-oriented position, have good organizational skills, and demonstrated leadership. Salary is $48,300 plus $1,500 sign on bonus at six months. Send resume to mmccormick@ccs-vt.org

See all our positions at ccs-vt.org/current-openings/

Make a career making a difference and apply today!

FULL-TIME HOUSING ADVOCATES

Do you want to make a meaningful impact in our community?

The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) has exciting opportunities for you to make a meaningful impact in our community by joining our team to provide housing advocacy services at the Champlain Inn Emergency Shelter in Burlington, Vermont. CVOEO’s Champlain Inn will be a 24/7 low-barrier shelter for up to 40 individuals experiencing homelessness. The Champlain Inn will offer temporary shelter, housing advocacy, educational opportunities and daily meals in a community setting with the goal of assisting people to find permanent housing.

CVOEO is looking for full-time Housing Advocates for all three shifts – Day, Evening & Over-Night - Monday through Friday and part-time Housing Advocates for all three shifts on the weekend. Our Housing Advocates will provide a client-centered, trauma-informed support for emergency housing guests and others experiencing homelessness with the ultimate goal of empowering individuals to access safe, sustainable housing. Our Housing Advocates work with clients to secure housing and access essential benefits, and refer people to employment, medical, mental health and substance use disorder services and will work with an array of community partners to help clients access options for housing and social services. Addressing barriers to housing and working with our partner agencies to address those barriers is a crucial aspect of this role. Our Housing Advocates work in partnership with clients to promote a sense of community.

We are seeking candidates with relevant human services experience; effective verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment; be of high integrity and character as a representative of CVOEO and the people and communities we serve.

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 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. We’re one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont! Join us to find out why!

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Finance Director

The Vermont Arts Council, a statewide arts service organization based in Montpelier, seeks an experienced finance director. This is a great opportunity for a finance professional who loves art, wants to make a difference in Vermont through mission driven work, is seeking flexible, primarily remote work, and wishes to be a part of a high functioning team of dedicated professionals. Part-time, 20 hours per week.

Salary range: $50,000 - $55,000 ($48.08 - $52.88 per hour).

For more details visit: vermontartscouncil.org/

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Supply Company! We are a 100% employee-owned company and an award winning and nationally recognized socially responsible business. We work hard AND o er a fun place to work including BBQs, sta parties, employee garden plots and much more! We also o er strong cultural values, competitive wages and outstanding bene ts!

Accounts Payable Specialist

This position is responsible for the coordination of all AP related activities including AP entry, quick check processing, foreign & domestic wiring, weekly check runs, le organization, inventory & freight invoice matching, and direct communications with internal employees, vendors, and banks. Our ideal candidate will have 2 yrs work experience in accounting or related eld; aptitude for working with numbers; high school diploma or equivalent, Associates Degree preferred; and a commitment to excellent customer service.

Interested? Please go to our careers page at gardeners.com/careers and apply online!

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Burlington Housing Authority (BHA)

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 to continue BHA’s success in promoting innovative solutions that address housing instability challenges facing our diverse population of low-income families and individuals.

We’re currently expanding our team of professionals in the Housing Retention and Services department Here are three full time (40 hours per week) positions available:

HOUSING RETENTION SPECIALIST – COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Aids community members who are experiencing homelessness and need support navigating housing systems and locating and securing housing in the Chittenden County community. The Housing Retention Specialist – Community Outreach works collaboratively with community service agencies and providers in addition to Chittenden County Coordinated Entry, BHA Section 8, and Property Management.

HOUSING RETENTION SERVICES – SITE BASED

Responsible for supporting those who have mental health and substance use challenges and/or who have moved from homelessness to Bobbin Mill, Wharf Lane, and other BHA properties. The position works closely with property management and other site-based staff to identify challenges and respond with appropriate direct service and coordination of community services, with a goal of eviction prevention and facilitating a healthy tenancy.

OFFENDER RE-ENTRY HOUSING SPECIALIST

Provides support to men and women under the VT Department of Corrections supervision from prison back to Chittenden County. The ORHS focuses on high-risk men and women who are being released from jail and graduating transitional housing programs and in need of permanent housing. The ORHS provides intensive retention and eviction prevention services and works collaboratively with the Burlington Probation and Parole Office. Additionally, the ORHS works with various case workers, Re-Entry staff and the Administrative Staff from the VT Department of Corrections and the broad network of COSA staff as necessary throughout Chittenden County.

Find more info about these career opportunities at burlingtonhousing.org.

*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.

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Burlington Housing Authority

65 Main Street, Suite 101

Burlington, VT 05401

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Burlington Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

ME Williston is Hiring

You’re more than a massage therapist. You’re an artist, healer, and professional. Join the brand that sees you that way at Massage Envy in Williston. Currently hiring massage therapists, estheticians and two new front desk associates. Flexible hours, consistent clientele, ongoing CEs. Send resumes to: clinic0779@massageenvy.com

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Experience preferable, but may train the right person.

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Engaging minds that change the world

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.

Dietetics Program Coordinator - Nutrition & Food Sciences#S4580PO - The University of Vermont’s department of Nutrition & Food Sciences is seeking a Dietetics Program Coordinator to perform administrative, programmatic, and operational functions related to the ACEND externally accredited MS in Dietetics and undergraduate DPD programs. Responsibilities will include management of student inquiries and applications, engagement with student recruitment and retention, coordination of clinical practice opportunities, and assistance with program communications and relations. This is a 12-month, 0.75 full-time equivalency position.

Education and experience equivalent to: Bachelor’s degree and one to three years’ related experience required; background or interest in nutrition and related field encouraged.

Applicants must submit cover letter and resume to be considered. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

Grazing Specialist Positions - UVM Extension - Sustainable Agriculture Center - #S4574PO & S4575PO - UVM Extension is seeking positive, energetic individuals to coordinate grazing programming across Extension, as well as provide technical assistance to farmers in the Champlain Valley to advance grazing systems to improve water quality. The Grazing Program Coordinator will be based in Middlebury, and will be a member of both the UVM Extension Center for Sustainable Agriculture and the Champlain Valley Crop, Soil, and Pasture Team. This person will split their time between working directly with farmers on improved grazing practices, as well as collaborating with internal and external partners to develop and support grazing activities and outreach throughout Vermont.

The successful applicant should have a Bachelor’s degree in a specific or related field and 2 to 4 years’ related experience, including working directly with farmers on the development of grazing systems and writing grazing plans; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

UVM Extension is also seeking a Grazing and Pasture Technical Assistance provider to be based in southern Vermont, and to work with farmers in that area performing similar technical assistance duties to the Grazing Program Coordinator. To be considered for both positions you must apply to both positions. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

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.

Director of Special Projects & Innovation

Washington Electric Cooperative (WEC) is a rural, non-profit electric utility founded in 1939 to bring electricity to rural Vermont communities that were in low density, rural areas, mostly residential, and that investor-owned utilities did not consider profitable. WEC is a cooperative owned by its members—those to whom it provides electricity.

The Cooperative places its social and environmental responsibilities at the top of its priority list by continuing its mission of providing renewable power in an environmentally and socially responsible way and by modernizing our operations and infrastructure. WEC is proud to be one of three Vermont utilities supplying 100% renewable electricity, while also working to ensure efficient use of its power and helping its member-owners transition away from reliance on fossil fuels.

As a cooperative, WEC returns revenue collected in excess of its operating costs to its member-owners. It incentivizes use of its renewable power to replace fossil fuels, helps its income qualifying members weatherize their homes, and reinvests in its community through philanthropy using funds donated by its members.

Washington Electric is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and innovative individual to fill a key position in the organization.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF JOB:

The Director of Special Projects & Innovation is part of WEC’s leadership team. This position reports directly to the General Manager and interacts with members of the Board of Directors. This position will be primarily responsible for obtaining grant funding and designing and implementing a variety of projects across the organization. Working with key staff at WEC, as well as with partners in the utility industry, with vendors, with lenders and with regulators, will be key components of the job. This job is ideal for someone who wants to play a key role in the success of a socially and environmentally responsible organization that provides an essential service in a rapidly changing and challenging industry. This position will work with others on WEC’s Management Team to ensure the success of the organization as it modernizes its operations, meets regulatory and lender requirements, and becomes more efficient and effective.

Qualified applicants must possess a four-year degree in an appropriate area for public utility or equivalent experience. A minimum of one year’s on-the-job experience in this position will be needed before the employee can be expected to perform satisfactorily with no more than normal supervision and direction.

WEC is a small organization with many long-term employees, which operates in a professional but family-like culture. Being able to direct your own work, collaborate with others who do not directly report to you, and manage multiple projects simultaneously are important skills for this position. The person in this position will have the opportunity to direct much of their own work, and a hybrid approach combining remote work with some in-office days is available for the right candidate, especially after the first six months.

Submit letter of interest to WEC’s Human Resources Dept., c/o Teia Greenslit, Director of Finance & Administration, PO Box 8, East Montpelier, VT 05651. (Teia.Greenslit@wec.coop)

MANDARIN

We’re seeking to hire servers and bartenders to join our hardworking and energetic team. If you’re interested in the opportunity, drop off a resume in person, or email to: Lawrence@mandarinvt.com

Music Director & Accompanist

The Waitsfield United Church of Christ in Waitsfield, Vermont, an Open and Affirming church, is seeking a MUSIC DIRECTOR & ACCOMPANIST to join our vibrant church ministry. Seeking one person to fill both roles or two people to fill the two roles individually. For details or to email letter of interest & resume, contact Jane Cunningham, attn: Music Director Search, propertymanagement@madriver.com or mail to Jane Cunningham, attn: Music Director Search, c/o Waitsfield UCC Church, PO Box 16, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673. We look forward to meeting you!

PROPERTY MANAGER

Burlington Housing Authority (BHA) in Burlington, VT is seeking an Assistant Property Manager to serve as a critical member of our property management team. This position is responsible for assisting the team of Property Managers in the day to day operations of BHA’s property portfolio.

The Assistant Property Manager will assist with leasing apartments, move in and move outs, maintaining accurate tenant files and assist with tenant complaints, collection of rents, lease violations, property inspections, vacant unit checks, delivery of resident notices and certifications, and other duties related to property management.

Candidates must have a high school degree or equivalent. Prior experience with property management, customer service, and/or working with the public is preferred. Knowledge of HUD, LIHTC, and the affordable housing industry is preferred. Valid driver’s license, along with reliable transportation and vehicle insurance is required to fill carry out the duties of this position.

Must possess outstanding organizational skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and follow through on all tasks. Must be adept at fostering positive and collaborative relationships with staff, residents, vendors and community agencies alike and have a patient and compassionate approach to working with the most vulnerable populations.

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.

If you are interested in this career opportunity, please send a cover letter and resume to: humanresources@burlingtonhousing.org

Or mail to: Human Resources, Burlington Housing Authority, 65 Main Street, Suite 101, Burlington, VT 05401

Burlington Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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“I don’t believe that in order to be interesting or meaningful, a relationship has to work out — in fiction or in real life.” So says Virgo novelist Elizabeth Curtis Sittenfeld, and I agree. Just because a romantic bond didn’t last forever doesn’t mean it was a waste of energy. An intimate connection you once enjoyed but then broke off might have taught you lessons that are crucial to your destiny. In accordance with astrological omens, I invite you to acknowledge and celebrate these past experiences of togetherness. Interpret them not as failures but as gifts.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): None of the books I’ve written has appeared on the New York Times bestseller list. Even if my future books do well, I will never catch up with Aries writer James Patterson, who has had 260 books on the prestigious list. My sales will never rival his, either. He has earned over $800 million from the 425 million copies his readers have bought. While I don’t expect you Rams to ever boost your income to Patterson’s level, either, I suspect the next nine months will bring you unprecedented opportunities to improve your financial situation. For best results, edge your way toward doing more of what you love to do.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Addressing a lover, D.H. Lawrence said, “having you near

me” meant that he would “never cease to be filled with newness.” That is a sensational compliment! I wish all of us could have such an influence in our lives: a prod that helps arouse endless novelty. Here’s the good news, Taurus: I suspect you may soon be blessed with a lively source of such stimulation, at least temporarily. Are you ready and eager to welcome an influx of freshness?

GEMINI (May 21-Jun. 20): Humans have been drinking beer for at least 13,000 years and eating bread for 14,500. We’ve enjoyed cheese for 7,500 years and popcorn for 6,500. Chances are good that at least some of these four are comfort foods for you. In the coming weeks, I suggest you get an ample share of them or any other delicious nourishments that make you feel well-grounded and deeprooted. You need to give extra care to stabilizing your foundations. You have a mandate to cultivate security, stability and constancy. Here’s your homework: Identify three things you can do to make you feel utterly at home in the world.

CANCER (Jun. 21-Jul. 22): On Instagram, I posted a favorite quote from poet Muriel Rukeyser: “The world is made of stories, not atoms.” I added my own thought: “You are made of stories, too.” A reader didn’t like this meme. He said it was “a nightmare for us anti-social people.” I asked him why. He said, “Because stories only happen in a social setting. To tell or hear a story is to be in a social interaction. If you’re not inclined towards such activities, it’s oppressive.” Here’s how I replied: “That’s not true for me. Many of my stories happen while I’m alone with my inner world. My nightly dreams are some of my favorite stories.” Anyway, Cancerian, I’m offering this exchange to you now because you are in a story-rich phase of your life. The tales coming your way, whether they occur in social settings or in the privacy of your own fantasies, will be extra interesting, educational and motivational. Gather them in with gusto! Celebrate them!

LEO (Jul. 23-Aug. 22): Author A. Conan Doyle said, “It has long been my axiom that the little things are infinitely the most important.” Spiritual teacher Jon Kabat-Zinn muses, “The little

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things? The little moments? They aren’t little.” Here’s author Robert Brault’s advice: “Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” Ancient Chinese sage Lao-Tzu provides a further nuance: “To know you have enough is to be rich.” Let’s add one more clue, from author Alice Walker: “I try to teach my heart to want nothing it can’t have.”

LIBRA (Sep. 23-Oct. 22): The amount of rubbish produced by the modern world is staggering: over 2 billion tons per year. To get a sense of how much that is, imagine a convoy of fully loaded garbage trucks circling the Earth 24 times. You and I can diminish our contributions to this mess, though we must overcome the temptation to think our personal efforts will be futile. Can we really help save the world by buying secondhand goods, shopping at farmers markets and curbing our use of paper? Maybe a little. And here’s the bonus: We enhance our mental health by reducing the waste we engender. Doing so gives us a more graceful and congenial relationship with life. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to meditate and act on this beautiful truth.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I hope that in the coming weeks, you will wash more dishes, do more laundry and scrub more floors than you ever have before. Clean the bathrooms with extra fervor, too. Scour the oven and refrigerator. Make your bed with extreme precision. Got all that, Scorpio? Just kidding! Everything I just said was a lie. Now here’s my authentic message: Avoid grunt work. Be as loose and playful and spontaneous as you have ever been. Seek record-breaking levels of fun and amusement. Experiment with the high arts of brilliant joy and profound pleasure.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Dear Sagittarius the Archer: To be successful in the coming weeks, you don’t have to hit the exact center of the bull’s-eye every time — or even any time. Merely shooting your arrows so they land somewhere inside the fourth or third concentric rings will be a very positive development. Same is true if you are engaged in a situation with metaphorical resemblances to

a game of horseshoes. Even if you don’t throw any ringers at all, just getting close could be enough to win the match. This is one time in your life when perfection isn’t necessary to win.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I suspect you are about to escape the stuffy labyrinth. There may be a short adjustment period, but soon you will be running half-wild in a liberated zone where you won’t have to dilute and censor yourself. I am not implying that your exile in the enclosed space was purely oppressive. Not at all. You learned some cool magic in there, and it will serve you well in your expansive new setting. Here’s your homework assignment: Identify three ways you will take advantage of your additional freedom.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Though my mother is a practical, sensible person with few mystical propensities, she sometimes talks about a supernatural vision she had. Her mother, my grandmother, had been disabled by a massive stroke. It left her barely able to do more than laugh and move her left arm. But months later, on the morning after grandma died, her spirit showed up in a pink ballerina dress doing ecstatic pirouettes next to my mother’s bed. My mom saw it as a communication about how joyful she was to be free of her wounded body. I mention this gift of grace because I suspect you will have at least one comparable experience in the coming weeks. Be alert for messages from your departed ancestors.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): “Those who know the truth are not equal to those who love it,” ancient Chinese sage Confucius said. Amen! Seeking to understand reality with cold, unfeeling rationality is at best boring and at worst destructive. I go so far as to say it’s impossible to deeply comprehend anything or anyone unless we love them. Really! I’m not exaggerating or being poetical. In my philosophy, our quest to be awake and see truly requires us to summon an abundance of affectionate attention. I nominate you to be the champion practitioner of this approach to intelligence, Pisces. It’s your birthright! And I hope you turn it up full blast in the coming weeks.

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Shy at the start but getting along easily with time. I am that countryside lifestyle.

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Back in Vermont after moving to San Francisco in 1980, a dream of mine since high school in southern Vermont, where I grew up and learned to love the beauty of Vermont. The land conservation nonprofit I work for allowed me to work remotely after many years there, so I could relocate to live near my brother and keep working. VTtaketwo, 66, seeking: M, l

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NOT DEAD YET

I considered myself a high-heels, makeup-at-all-times city girl until I moved to Vermont 12 years ago. I never even owned a car, and all my Boston/New York friends wondered how I would survive. Well, not only did I survive, but I learned how to fish in a lake year-round and even how to shoot a gun. CLC 77, seeking: M, l

LIFE IS GOOD

Nice lady seeking wonderful guy. CookiesandCream, 65 seeking: M, l

ACTIVE WATER AND MOUNTAIN PERSON Do you ever not want to go alone? Traveling is something I want to do with someone. I go to music events and theater in Vermont and beyond. I love to dance. I don’t mind my alone time at home. I’ve been single for 15 years. Hopefully you are fun, happy, active and loving. Time4Me2 65 seeking: M, l

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FUN, CREATIVE, SMART

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LOOK YOUNGER THAN I AM

I have been married twice, 20-plus years each time. The second one left me a widower. I am not looking for a long-term relationship at this time. All I want at this time is a someone who is open-minded and adventurous. My preference would be a nonsmoker and close to my age (i.e., over 65). Moose44 78, seeking: W, l

HONEST, RESPECTFUL, LOVE TO LAUGH

I’m a UVM grad and recently retired. I love to cook and travel and enjoy a good restaurant. I consider myself open-minded, easy to talk to and a good listener. Friends and family are very important to me. People say I look younger than I am. I’m looking for someone to share the big and little things in life. FLKeys 69 seeking: W, l

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Taurus. Life is precious and short, so I want to use it, not lose it. Chemistry means a lot to me. Beauty in body, mind, spirit. Want to feel the vibe. Like reading, art, eating out, hiking, tenting, physical activities, listening to music, movies, aquariums. Open to new experiences, learning new tricks and old magic. All about the journey, wherever the destination leads. Worldwalker, 54, seeking: W

100 PERCENT HONEST

Hi. I’m a down-to-earth guy who enjoys life. Would like to find a woman to do that with. TheDimplesRDeep 53, seeking: W, l

OLD-SCHOOL PUNK

Hmm, honest, huh? Well, here you go. I like punk, oi, ska, metal, reggae, etc. When I have time, I color, play video games, write, Legos, take road trips and small walks. I have a medical condition and learning disability. I never know what to say here. If you want to know more, just ask over a beer or hot chocolate. Anthonyc81 42, seeking: W, l

EARNEST, INTELLIGENT, DOWN-TO-EARTH

I want to find a rustic woman — intelligent, kind, earthy, maybe educated, maybe artsy and God-centered — and start a family. I’ve never been married. No kids. Want kids. I love people, nature, the simple things. I grew up in Vermont and wouldn’t trade it for any other place on Earth. 1thdegodo, 53, seeking: W, l

CALL ME CAPTAIN JACK

I have superior social skills and “mechanical ability” and knowledge of the Caribbean. I’m a hardworking captain, mate and crew member. Any task that I can’t complete, I can find someone who can. workingcaptain, 41, seeking: M, W, Cp, l

MELLOW, CARING LISTENER

I am in my mid-70s. I am looking for a friend first and possibly more. I will treat you with kindness and compassion. Soccer, 70 seeking: W, l

ACTIVE, OLD-SCHOOL GUY

I am an energetic guy who enjoys the simple things in life, like fishing on the lake, church suppers, fairs, bingo, bluegrass and polka festivals, short-term travel, going out to eat now and then, or just relaxing at home. Looking for a compatible gal with similar interests to enjoy life with and to spoil and love. FISHGUY, 80, seeking: W, l COMPASSIONATE, ENERGETIC LIFE LUST, 63 YEARS YOUNG

Well-traveled, engaging, spontaneous, stable gentleman looking for a fun relationship. Being generally fit and active and having a passion for skiing are musts. Independent financially, as am I. Kindness, honesty, passion for life are musts. I work four intense days and have three days to play. Love all water sports, hiking, camping, long walks, holding hands, cooking, music and dreaming. stevdate1959, 63, seeking: W, l

EASYGOING FREE SPIRIT

I’m waiting for my best friend and partner. Maybe marriage one day, or maybe not. My kids are grown up and moving away. Would like to go south for winter months. Aquaholic, 46, seeking: W, l

TRANS WOMEN seeking...

HONESTY, COMMON SENSE A MUST 53-y/o single trans woman. Have a few pounds around the center. LOL. I’m finally ready to meet someone who will not be embarrassed to be seen in public with me. Love to get dolled up for someone. I’m easygoing. My ideal person would be female. Interesting to kinky. Do you think you could be my dominant other? Shygurl 53, seeking: TW, l

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

NONBINARY PEOPLE seeking...

OPEN-MINDED YOUNG ELDER

I often enjoy exploring my internal and external world. I am a curious human being who heals and grows through creativity. I value sleep, beauty, nature, emotion, safety, peace and water. I am looking to meet nonjudgmental people who know themselves well and want to learn more. divingintodestiny, 37, seeking: W, TM, TW, Q, NC, NBP

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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 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 67, seeking: M, TM, NC, Cp, l

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WE ALMOST COLLIDED

We almost collided with our shopping carts. Sorry, not sorry! Your smile was amazing! I wish we had made more of a connection. You: silverhaired male. Me: curly hair, Wolfsgart tank. When: Sunday, August 20, 2023. Where: Milton Hannaford.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #915826

CAMEL’S HUMP DOG DAD

To the dog dad hiking in the rain: I was running/hiking and crossed paths with you guys on the last section of the trail before the summit. You said, “Not a good day to hang out up here.” I hoped I’d catch you on the way down, but sadly I did not. Would love to connect! When: Saturday, August 19, 2023. Where: Camel’s Hump.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #915825

ENCHANTING IN OVERALLS, FOX MARKET

I was sitting at the downstairs table with a friend when you walked in on a rainy Saturday. We held eye contact and smiled. I felt a spark. Did you?

When: Saturday, August 19, 2023.

Where: Fox Market, East Montpelier.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915824

TALL SHELBURNE BLONDE

We crossed paths twice. You were wearing leggings and dark-rimmed glasses! Are you around and available?

When: ursday, August 10, 2023.

Where: Kinney Drugs, Shelburne Rd.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915822

HUBBARD PATHS

Serious eye contact! Let’s connect!

When: Saturday, August 5, 2023.

Where: Hubbard, Montpelier. You:

Woman. Me: Man. #915818

TAKE ME FOR A RIDE?

You were driving a two-tone blue/cream ’70s Chevy truck in the evening. I was behind you in a boring-ass car. Your fumes were intoxicating. All I could see was a baseball cap. If you take me for a ride, I’ll take you for a... When: Friday, August 11, 2023. Where: Route 2. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915820

OLDER MAN AT HANNAFORD, RUTLAND

Around 4:30 p.m., I was in the produce department and I saw you walk in. You were white, older, balding, wearing shorts, a graphic T-shirt and flip-flops. You have a nice butt/hot package. Would love to invite you over for cocktails! I was the one wearing short shorts, flipflops. I’m 50, masculine and enjoy older white mature men. When: Saturday, August 5, 2023. Where: Hannaford, Rutland. You: Man. Me: Man. #915819

SEXY ART MAN

You: big, hairy muscle man with white tank. Your drawing was beautiful. Emotional but understated and classic.

I feel like I understand you. I borrowed your eraser. I’m a 28-y/o woman, brown hair, hazel eyes. I also saw you at target, and I smiled. Come back to class. Maybe I’ll even model sometime if you want a preview. When: Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Where: Kestrel Coffee.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #915816

BRAVO ZULU

You greeted us as we were leaving at night. Something about that has me still thinking about you! Please reach out if you’re interested in getting acquainted! When: Saturday, August 5, 2023. Where: Bravo Zulu.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #915812

REVEREND Ask

De Rev end,

I ride to and from work on my bicycle and, like any other commuter, I like to hurry up and get home (or wherever I’m going). Unlike walking or driving, my mode of transit is momentum-based — it is very inconvenient for me to come to a full stop, then smoothly accelerate again. As such, I try to avoid stopping whenever I can. If there is a line of cars stuck in traffic, I pass (in a bike lane, if one exists, or on the shoulder/sidewalk if I must). If there is a stop sign with nobody at it, I blow right through.

I don’t see anything wrong with how I bike; I’m just getting myself from point A to point B as best I can. However,

MONTPELIER FARMERS MARKET

You: black dress with flannel shirt, 40ish, driving a beautiful black VW Bug convertible. Me: tall, dark and handsome. Gave you a big smile. Would love to take a long ride in that sweet Bug! When: Saturday, August 5, 2023. Where: Montpelier farmers market. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915811

HIGH PRIESTESS

I was at the rite you held in the woods of Mansfield. I was there when the moon ascended into the heavens, our souls freed from our corporeal forms to become one in the night. Praise Lugh Ildánach the harvest this fall will be a blessed one. Anyhow, we should get a cup of coffee sometime. You’re really pretty. When: Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Where: Mount Mansfield. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915810

SHUCKING CLAMS

You were shucking clams by the dock when I said, “Hey there, Daddy-o, what say ye give one of them thar clams?” and you said “If you get any closer, I won’t be responsible for my actions.” Anyways, what’s it like being the most enrapturing lass in all the land? Drop me a line sometime. Johnny Cool. When: ursday, August 3, 2023. Where: Burlington shore. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915808

WEDDING, SUNDAY, JULY 30, SPIRIT OF ETHAN ALLEN

If you are the couple who married aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen’s noon tour, my aunt took a lovely photo from the upper deck we’d like you to have. One of the party wore a white sun hat. Tell me something else notable about that person to confirm ID, and I’ll send it off. And congrats! When: Sunday, July 30, 2023. Where: Spirit of Ethan Allen daily cruise. You: Group. Me: Woman. #915803

FOREVER YOUR KNIGHT

Dani, since you came into my life, all the clouds have disappeared. All I can see ahead for us is pure love and happiness. So many destinations to travel, photos and memories to be made. Hurry home, my queen! When: Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Where: in my dreams. You: Woman. Me: Gender non-conformist. #915802

instead of the gold star I think I deserve, drivers more often give me the middle finger. I usually brush that off as grumpy motorists projecting the frustration of their unsatisfying commutes onto me. ey hate to see a carefree cyclist having fun, flouting rules and benefiting from it, so they take it upon themselves to let me know how many traffic violations I’ve committed (as if they never speed, text, fail to signal, etc.).

I don’t want to make anyone angry or foster anti-cyclist sentiment; I just want to get home and maybe demonstrate how pleasant and advantageous biking can be in the process. Is there a way I can do that without rubbing rush-hour ragers the wrong way?

Self-Righteous Cyclist (MAN, 25)

DOG WEARING SUNGLASSES

Saw ’em. Dog wearing sunglasses. at’s a cool dog. Feel free to reach out. When: Friday, August 4, 2023. Where: dog park. You: Group. Me: Man. #915809

ALLIE FROM BUMBLE

You stood out to me, and I told you. We matched and rematched, then you disappeared. When may I take you to dinner? When: Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Where: Bumble. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915801

HOMEGOODS, SATURDAY, 7/22

I was standing behind you in line wearing a black Harley-Davidson T-shirt and sporting a ponytail. You have the most beautiful, angel-like complexion. Was I staring? Unfortunately, that was the same time we heard over the intercom, “Cashier #3.” And away you went. Never to be seen again? I hope not! When: Saturday, July 22, 2023. Where: HomeGoods. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915800

WILLISTON BIKE PATH, MAGICAL SMILE

Between the ball fields and the church, 7 p.m.-ish. Me: tall man on rollerblades. You: pretty, slender woman with long lavender hair, sunglasses, walking your dog. As we passed each other, your smile was brighter than the sunset shining in your eyes.

I’d love to know the woman behind that smile. Care to meet? When: ursday, July 20, 2023. Where: Williston bike path. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915799

COMMUTER ON THE BIKE PATH oughtful guy riding to work from near Airport Park to downtown. We talked on the bridge and had a nice chat about the state of the city. Interested in riding together again? When: Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Where: bike path.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #915798

INTREPID LANDSCAPERS

WAITING IN LINE

We were both getting supplies. You had grasses, flowers; I had rocks, dirt. We talked about Seattle (the Chill!) and many other things. I think the folks ahead of us took a long time, but I didn’t mind. You gave off such a nice warm vibe that I kicked myself for not asking if I could give you my number. When: Saturday, July 22, 2023. Where: Home Depot. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915797

DeSelf-Righteous,

I know that zipping around town on a bicycle and ignoring rules is fun, but it can also be very dangerous. You’re putting not only yourself at risk but also the motorists, pedestrians and other cyclists around you.

It’s obvious that you don’t really care much about others, but how do you think you’re going to feel if a motorist hits you — likely

SCHMETTERLING WINE SHOP HOTTIE

You: serving up sensuous wine and station recommendations with our tasting! I was getting biodynamic vibes — are you interested in skin contact with a bubbly blonde? When: Saturday, July 22, 2023. Where: Middlebury. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915796

HEY, NEIGHBOR

I was running an errand when you stopped me to chat about getting rid of your bed. When I came back around, you were tending to plants in between hits of your vape. I’d love to get together and listen to you talk for hours about anything and everything. When: Saturday, July 22, 2023. Where: at the five-way intersection in the North End. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915795

LOST HAM

You left a ham in my garden on my porch camera. It was a bone-in ham. I don’t know if you put it my azaleas as a prank or perhaps to get my attention, but color me intrigued. If you are interested, I’ll be in City Hall Park on ursdays at 4 p.m., drinking water from a gallon jug at the steps. When: Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Where: South Burlington. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915794

ISABELLA, TWICE ENCOUNTERED

First, helping you over a Williston counter. Second, mutually appreciative doubletake greetings shared at a big South Burlington hardware store. As you are the most startlingly elegant woman I’ve encountered in years, I promised myself on that second moment that should a third occur, I’d immediately ask you to dinner. If we can, however, let’s not leave that possibility to chance. When: Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Where: Lowe’s. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915793

CEREAL EATER

You were eating a bowl of corn flakes. When I asked you where you got them, you told me to scram, but for the second we made eye contact I could see our future together in your eyes. Us growing old together, the whole nine yards. What do you say: Will you give us a chance? When: Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Where: Pomeroy Park. You: Man. Me: Man. #915792

due to your reckless ways? Healing from a terrible bike accident is going to slow you down a whole lot more than anything else, so smarten up! Your time is not more precious than your healthy body.

Why are you in such a hurry anyway? If you can find the time to compose a long question for an advice columnist, you ought to be able to slow your roll on your commute. You’ll also be doing a much better job of promoting the cause of bicycling if you follow the rules of the road and refrain from such careless behavior.

Good luck and God bless, The Rev end

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Handsome straight man wanting an erotic exchange with another handsome straight man, but only in a full threesome with your wife, fiancée or girlfriend.

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I’m a woman, 79 y/o, seeking a man, 65 to 70 y/o. I am looking for someone who likes to travel and stay at home. Like to play games of all sorts. Very friendly and want to meet new friends.

#L1688

Dragonfly, hummingbird / warm winds, butterfly, / sun in bright sky, sun inside, / Iris, tigerlily, / Bright flowers in summer sun, / Dreams that fly, Come back in spring, / Lalee, lalee, lalee, liii. / Grown up boy for similar girl.

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#L1684

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I’m an older guy with a high libido looking to meet a woman with similar interests to hopefully develop a LTR. My interests are country living, travel, human-powered sports, music, art, gardening, etc. I’m secure and happy; very fit and healthy; a financially secure large-property owner; a curious, free-spirited adventurer; a singer and musician; a connoisseur of peace and quiet. 420-cool, friendly, compassionate, experienced and well endowed. You are your own beautiful self with a lust for life. Willing to travel for the right gal. Ability to sing, slender and body hair a plus. #LL1677

Seeking kinky individuals. Deviant desires? Yes, please! Only raunchiness needed. Have perverted tales? Hot confessions? Anything goes! No judgment. I only want your forbidden fantasies. Openminded. I dare you to shock me. Replies upon request. #LL1676

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I’m a man seeking a woman. Very passionate, sexual and loyal man. Honest, loving, treat-youlike-a-lady guy seeking special woman, 35 to 60ish. No drugs or drunks. Must be honest and supportive emotionally. #LL1678

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

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