Seven Days, September 25, 2024

Hundreds of Afghan evacuees are cobbling together new lives in Vermont. But they can’t help looking homeward.

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CAMPING CONCERNS 80

Vermont communities urgently need the state’s help in handling their growing homeless populations — and the problem can’t wait until the next state budget cycle, local leaders said last week.

Officials from Winooski, Rutland, Montpelier, Barre and Brattleboro shared their worries amid reductions in the state’s motel program, which has housed thousands of homeless people for the past several years.

“We are calling on state government, all three branches, to take immediate charge of this situation and assume their legal responsibilities for this population in need,” Rutland Mayor Mike Doenges said. He noted that Vermont has agencies charged with helping vulnerable residents, and the state owns vacant buildings, land and other sites that could be used for temporary housing.

He demanded that the state set up encampments with bathrooms, showers, trash disposal, supervision and support. Without help, Doenges said, cities and towns that are already overwhelmed just won’t have any means to help people who are living outside.

Vermont’s motel housing program was created in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic to help keep them

out of congregate shelters. e state has been gradually downsizing the program. More than 200 households were asked to leave motels last ursday. Another 400 households will reach their 80-day limit in mid-October.

Bill Fraser, the longtime city manager in Montpelier, said his municipality is unable to keep up with the needs of its homeless population.

“We’re already sending public works highway officials to clean up feces and trash,” he said. “We have police doing wellness checks. We have firefighters. A huge percentage of our responses for public safety are going to the homeless population.”

Asked about the municipalities’ plight at his press conference last week, Gov. Phil Scott said the state lacks the means to provide shelter and aid for all who need it.

Last Friday, Burlington city and school officials jointly called for residents to donate tents and camping equipment for families that will wind up camping out.

“ ese measures are purely designed to meet basic needs during a crisis,” the city and school district said in a statement.

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CIVIC DUTY

General election ballots are in the mail for every registered voter in Vermont. Be on the lookout — and fill it out!

GOOD RIDDANCE

Testing has found fewer mosquitoes with eastern equine encephalitis, the potentially fatal virus. O cials expect the first hard frost will eliminate them altogether.

FINALLY PASSED

The Barre Unified Union School District approved its budget last week on the fourth try. It was the last district in the state without a spending plan.

MYSTERY SOLVED?

A man was arrested last week for the 31-year-old coldcase killing of his estranged wife in Morrisville. Never say never.

That’s how many units of blood are needed each day in Vermont to meet demand because of a nationwide shortage, the American Red Cross told VTDigger.org.

TOPFIVE

1. “A South Burlington Lot Was Slated for Housing — Until the Landlord Next Door Stepped In” by Kevin McCallum. Hinsdale Properties is demanding $500,000 to allow an apartment complex project on Williston Road to go forward.

2. “Surging Cyber Scams Leave Older Vermonters Destitute, Frustrated and Saddled With Tax Debt” by Derek Brouwer. Seniors are losing their life savings and often wind up owing taxes on what was stolen.

3. “Pawlet Selectboard Member, His Wife and Stepson Found Fatally Shot” by Sasha Goldstein. Brian Crossman Sr., 46, Erica Crossman, 43, and Colin Taft, 13, were found dead last week in their Vermont home.

4. “ ree to Six Hours in White River Junction, a Crossroads of Creativity” by Melissa Pasanen. e once down-and-out railroad hub has built a funky, vibrant downtown.

5. “Police Arrest Son of Slain Pawlet Selectboard Member for Triple Murder” by Derek Brouwer. Brian Crossman Jr., 22, of Granville, N.Y., was charged with killing his father and two other family members. @totallynotdanik

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BEAMING WITH PRIDE

Burlington’s new high school and technical center is finally taking shape. e fenced-off Institute Road construction site shows no trace of the sprawling 60-yearold structure that once stood there. In its place is the frame of the 250,000-squarefoot, state-of-the-art educational facility that will replace it. e new building is slated to open in fall 2026.

is month, the school district extended an invitation to community members to visit the burgeoning building to “sign the beam” — a 25-foot-long piece of steel that will eventually be incorporated into the new high school.

On a recent Tuesday morning, 40 fifth graders from C.P. Smith Elementary School walked over so they could add their signatures. Already, dozens of students, teachers and graduates had made their mark in Sharpie.

“Tom Jarvis 1969 Class President,” one neatly written inscription said.

“RIP Macy’s High — You Won’t Be Missed,” read another note, referring to the current downtown school in a former Macy’s department store.

e elementary school students clustered around the beam, carefully inking their messages.

“I got the best spot!” exclaimed one boy as he wrote his name, Benicio.

A few students added cat faces and

eyeballs to their signatures. One signer’s name took up roughly a foot of space.

Two friends, writing in neat cursive on the top of the beam, proclaimed that they and their classmates would be part of Burlington High School’s class of 2032.

“How do you guys know?” a boy asked.

“’Cause we did the math,” one replied.

Before starting their walk back to school, the tweens convened on a patch of grass. Spontaneously and with youthful exuberance, they bounced up and down and clapped, joining voices in a rousing chorus of, “BHS! BHS! BHS!”

Community members can sign the beam through October 3. Visit bsdvt.org for more.

Kids signing the beam at the site of the new Burlington High School

A child in the motel program at the Quality Inn in Brattleboro in 2023

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Thank you for your shout-out to Rutland [“For All the Marble: Three to Six Hours in Rutland, a Blue-Collar Railroad City That’s Embraced Its Artsy Side,” August 21]. As one who has lived nearby for many years, I have always appreciated the beauty and unique features of the city. My wife and I read your story and recalled our many visits to the excellent restaurants, businesses and artworks highlighted in the article. Unfortunately, we also noted two significant omissions, both with artistic connection. First, the description of the park in the center of downtown neglected to mention

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the sculpture that has been a highlight of Rutland’s public art for decades. This work is entitled “The Leash,” by the late Patrick Farrow, a noted sculptor (and brother of the actress Mia Farrow). For those who have not seen this masterpiece, look it up online. Patrick had a sense of humor!

Second, Speakeasy Café, a wonderful coffee shop and café smack-dab in the heart of Rutland on Center Street, directly across from the Paramount Theatre. This is a true gem that hosts local regulars along with visitors from around the world who stop in for a wide range of coffee and other drinks. The engaging young staff also serve fresh muffins and biscuits, as well as other baked goods, including some very creative wraps and sandwiches.

Oh, yes, there is also the art connection: One entire wall of the café is an original mural, created by Sarah Begin, artist and former barista.

Hope you will check these out!

Bob Soule WALLINGFORD

NIMBY NORTH

Being in a town that also has housing problems — what town doesn’t? — I read with interest Rachel Hellman’s article about the proposed housing project in Greensboro’s town hall [“Not in My Town Hall: Some Greensboro Residents Want to Stop a Plan to Convert a Public Building Into Badly Needed Homes,” August 28].

Twenty rental units for working people! And then the red flags started to fly: one of the richest communities in Vermont; out of the 75 homes in the village, all of which are valued at over

$500,000, only 35 are lived in year-round!

So, who’s making the decision to build somewhere — anywhere — but here? The out-of-towners? That is exactly what is wrong with many Vermont towns!

I am no lover of selectboards, but I sure hope the board in Greensboro pursues this with all the vigor it can muster. And amen to you, Rev. Dr. Ed Sunday-Winters.

Sean Moran SHELBURNE

EXCERPTS WERE LACKING

I found the “Bad News Burlington” letters [September 4] worth admonishing. The collection of comments that Seven Days curated for print reflected a skew toward the negative and cynical attitudes people have toward Burlington.

Every one of the comments posted in the physical paper represented the sort of reactionary mindset that is neither productive nor healthy for the community. Some of the comments were dehumanizing (one even equating feeding homeless people to feeding cats), and all of them lacked a broader structural analysis of the issues facing the city.

Their authors have not taken the time, perhaps, to step back and evaluate the fact that much of the U.S. is dealing with the same issues Burlington faces; the city is a microcosm of broader trends that are manifestations of late-stage capitalism as it deteriorates under its own contradictions.

When I sifted through some of the other comments readers left online, I found constructive and positive tones within many of them. One even pointed to the structural nature of the issues, encouraging self-reflection on the part of the reader: “How would you feel if it were you facing a crisis?” Seven Days omitted comments such as this one from print.

I felt this was a betrayal of fair journalism. To me, the voices lifted up in “Bad News Burlington” only perpetuate the negativity surrounding the city. Rather than humane measures, these people demand punitive ones. Rather than compassion, they demand toughness. Have we not learned that these approaches don’t work?

Matt Kobzik BURLINGTON

Editor’s note: Space in the newspaper is limited, and some comments, as written, were too long or complicated to be understandable as excerpts. That’s precisely why we took the time to assemble all the feedback we received in response to “Bad News Burlington” and made it available online.

FIX THE DRUG PROBLEM

[Re “Bad News Burlington,” September 4]: The root cause of most of the problems currently plaguing Burlington can easily be attributed to one factor: drugs. The solution to the drug problem is simple but takes guts and “stones” — two characteristics in short supply in the Green Mountain State.

Here is my simple solution to the drug problem. It is called “Three strikes, and

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Rural senior centers are important hubs for seniors — and the wider community, too

Murder Suspect Alarmed Family Members Before Killings

‘Moose’ on the Loose A prosecutor’s dog is biting people and pets in its Burlington neighborhood

Public Safety Forum Draws a Crowd in Burlington

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Tightly Woven

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Songs of Support

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Arts and cultural organization staffers learn about disaster preparedness

An Apple a Day

Hackett’s Orchard carries on a family tradition in the Champlain Islands

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THURSDAY 26

Meet Me at Midnight

Vermont author — and Seven Days contributor and consulting editor — Margot Harrison launches her debut adult novel, e Midnight Club, at Venetian Cocktail & Soda Lounge in Burlington. e speakeasy-style setting offers the ideal backdrop for listeners to drink in the twisty, wistful wonders of her work — an exploration of our innate and very human desire to revisit the past.

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THURSDAY 26 & FRIDAY 27

Kinetic Kora

Audiences around the globe are dazzled by Yacouba Sissoko, a West African master of strings — and now it’s Vermont’s turn to witness the magic, at York Street Meeting House in Lyndonville and Dibden Center for the Arts in Johnson. e virtuoso musician handles the 21-stringed kora with deft precision while sharing the traditions, history and culture of his Malian heritage.

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SATURDAY 28

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mountaineering bliss, underscoring the community aspect of climbing and emphasizing a fierce appreciation for the state’s scalable landscapes. Highlights include a Friday night story hour around a crackling campfire, as well as a Saturday pancake breakfast (you’ll burn it off).

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FRIDAY 27 & SATURDAY 28

Stone-Cold Satire

ere’s a reason David Sedaris is heralded as one of America’s foremost humor writers. An evening with the author at Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center in Stowe is your chance to experience his dry wit and keen observations of the human condition firsthand. Audiences will leave feeling inspired, beguiled and a little more accepting of the mundane.

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An international concert series debuts in Burlington: Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More at the First Unitarian Universalist Society, pulls listeners into an intimate environment brimming with thousands of candles. Local musicians perform melodious classical works in a setting that perfectly befits the composer’s tone. e only question remains: Is there a concerto for mud season?

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SUNDAY 29

Prettiest Pooches

Cue “God Loves a Terrier”! Pups vie for Best Pooch in the Noosk at the Winooski Farmers Market, a dog show highlighting the area’s favorite four-legged fur babies. Prizes are awarded for superlatives such as “Cutest,” “Looks Most Like eir Human” and, let’s face it, “Worst Breath.” Every dog has its day — could this be your canine’s?

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Going Solo

AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H., hosts three scintillating solo exhibitions this month: Janie Cohen’s “Clothwork Assemblage,” Cameron Davis’ “Magnolia’s Desire” and Jennifer McCandless “Life Among the Animals.” e featured works contain distinct and diverging mediums, subject matters and voices yet somehow collate into a cohesive viewing experience.

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From Kabul to Colchester

I didn’t expect to meet “the Ruth Bader Ginsburg of Afghanistan” at a poetry reading at Hula in Burlington. Justice Anisa Rasooli — who was being considered for a seat on her country’s highest court when the Taliban took over the country in 2021 — is a Vermonter now. She’s one of 600 Afghans resettled in the Green Mountain State in the aftermath of the U.S. war in Afghanistan.

With a dignified air but limited English, Rasooli was part of an entourage of Afghans at the event on May 10. Shepherding the group was former lieutenant governor Molly Gray, the first executive director of the Vermont Afghan Alliance, a local nonprofit organization created to help these American-made refugees forge new lives in the Green Mountain State.

Their experiences — in both places — are of great interest to us journalists, but historically, the people in charge of refugee resettlement in Vermont have avoided the media for fear that exposure will disadvantage the new arrivals in some way or arouse resentment, misinformation or potential violence among the native population. They’re not wrong to worry. Case in point: Springfield, Ohio.

Three reporters volunteered, as did consulting editor Ken Ellingwood, who lived and worked as a foreign correspondent in the Middle East for the Los Angeles Times. They divvied up the stories that became this week’s cover package to show both the commonalities of the group and the dramatic diversity of situations within it.

Alison Novak interviewed Rasooli and other Afghan women in Colchester — and came away with a new appreciation for gender equity, her own 17-year-old daughter’s freedom and the most delicious cardamomspiced rice pudding she has ever tasted.

Colin Flanders had the tough job of getting to know a group of Afghan men in Burlington who once worked for a U.S.-sanctioned militia group. Like the migrant farmworkers who toil on Vermont dairy farms, these guys live in a congregate setting, laboring day and night to be able to send money home to their families. What’s different is: They can’t go back, and their families haven’t yet been cleared to join them, leaving the men in a lonely, excruciating limbo.

This encounter was different. To my pleasant surprise, Gray was forthcoming. She gave me a crash course in the complicated politics and anthropology of Afghanistan and, with her baby son strapped to her chest, graciously introduced me to Rasooli and the other Afghans — guys who had worked for the U.S. military, at the airport and in various militia groups. Through a translator, she made it clear to them that I publish a local newspaper. All of them were eager to tell me about their lives.

A few weeks later, Gray was in the Seven Days office, downloading her knowledge to a larger group of reporters and editors. She explained that the Afghans in Vermont don’t all speak the same language. They come from different social classes: Some are highly educated; others are illiterate. There’s a rural-urban divide. Plus, they don’t all have the same immigration status and, therefore, have varying chances of getting what the U.S. government promised them — specifically, family reunification.

Gray also explained the complicated bureaucracy that has grown up around refugee settlement in the U.S. One organization focuses on housing, another on employment, yet another on legal issues.

We asked Gray a lot questions and listened intently to her answers. The takeaway: Vermont has the largest per capita concentration of Afghan refugees of any state in the nation. Seven Days was perfectly positioned to inform our readers about this unique local population — their plights, backstories, labors and hopes. It would be an ambitious project, with lots of communication challenges.

Ken Picard traveled to southern Vermont, where he found a different set of resettlement organizations and a more established community of Afghan refugees that is helping itself — as well as newcomers from other countries.

This is not our first effort writing about new Americans in Vermont. For nearly four years we had a dedicated reporter, Kymelya Sari, on the beat — until a complicated visa renewal process sent her back to Singapore. While she was on staff, she sought to earn the trust of Burlington’s immigrant communities and ways to safely and accurately share their stories.

Similarly, we hope “A World Away” opens eyes, minds and hearts.

Paula Routly

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Gilman’s Hottest Club

senior centers are important hubs for seniors — and the wider community, too

“Sleepy” would be a generous description of Gilman, Vt., population 214, a village on the New Hampshire border that has neither a gas station nor a grocery. Yet on a recent Monday night, dozens of cars piled into a parking lot next to a nondescript building o the town highway.

The big draw? The Gilman Senior Center. It was bingo night, after all.

As 6 p.m. approached, the regulars crowded in — about 25 total. Friends greeted each other and claimed their favorite seats. Linda Cooke heated a pot of

chili, which sold for $3 a bowl, plus fixings. She had also brought a homemade chocolate cake. Generous slices disappeared quickly.

Zane Cooke manned the register, where the arrivals purchased game packets. For $20, players compete in 16 games of bingo. Some buy additional bingo cards for $1 each to better their odds.

Terri Lynn Williams, a Republican state rep from nearby Granby who plays regularly, laid out her daubers, special circle-shaped markers designed for playing speedy games of bingo. In the back of the room, a boisterous crew of local schoolteachers broke out bags of chips and pretzels.

The youngest player was Crystal Lane, 34, who had joined her mother, Pearl Lane, for a night out.

“It’s the highlight of my week,” Crystal said, sipping on a Sprite. “There’s nothing else to do around here.”

Across Vermont, senior centers enable older Vermonters to receive care, meals, resources and social interaction.

Murder Suspect Alarmed Family Members Before Killings

BY DEREK BROUWER derek@sevendaysvt.com

e man charged with fatally shooting his father — a Pawlet Selectboard member — and two other relatives had shown signs of serious mental illness and other concerning behavior that had scared some family members, according to police.

Brian Crossman Jr., 22, faces three charges of aggravated murder. He is accused of killing Brian Crossman Sr., stepmother Erica Crossman and her 13-year-old son, Colin Taft, at their home in Pawlet early on September 15.

A police affidavit describes a grisly scene at the Crossmans’ farmhouse on Route 133. e younger Crossman was staying with the family for the weekend when he took several shotguns from a gun cabinet and shot each relative multiple times. Investigators found the mother and teenage child in their respective bedrooms, while Crossman Sr.’s body was apparently dragged into a mudroom.

In places such as this remote corner of the Northeast Kingdom, with few public spaces, the centers often serve the entire community.

“There’s a really strong connection between a robust senior center and a healthy community,” said Angela SmithDieng, director of the Adult Services Division of the Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living, or DAIL. “There’s research showing that social connection and engagement leads to better health outcomes. If we can create places where people do that on a regular basis, the community is going to be healthier.”

The centers’ core mission remains to serve aging Vermonters. As the state’s population gets grayer, they are becoming increasingly important.

According to DAIL, about 50 senior centers operate in Vermont. But not all are created equal, says Dan Noyes, executive director of the Vermont

e elder Crossman, who worked for Green Mountain Power, left for a latenight service call and returned home just before 1 a.m. Around 3:30 a.m., the younger Crossman began placing phone calls to 911 and family members.

e alleged killer met with a Vermont State Police corporal outside an elementary school around 4 a.m. His shirt and pants were covered in blood. He told police that he had gone for a long walk and discovered all three family members dead upon his return.

Blood patterns inside the home, along with other evidence, contradicted his story, police wrote.

Surviving family members told investigators that the younger Crossman had acted in unusual and unsettling ways for years. His biological mother said her son had sought inpatient psychiatric treatment at times but was not currently taking any medications. Two years ago, she said, he began talking to himself and experiencing wide swings in his mental stability, according to the affidavit.

e elder Crossman was elected to Pawlet’s five-member selectboard in March. e board marked his usual place with flowers at its meeting last week. ➆

Erica and Brian Crossman Sr.

Bingo night at the Gilman Senior Center

‘Moose’ on the Loose

A prosecutor’s dog is biting people and pets in its Burlington neighborhood

BY COURTNEY LAMDIN • courtney@sevendaysvt.com

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Roseade Parkway is the kind of Burlington neighborhood where traffic moves slowly and kids ride their bikes in the street. But lately, neighbors say, a 65-pound mutt named Moose has been disturbing the peace.

In the two years Moose has lived there, they contend, he’s charged at and bitten people and attacked their dogs, behavior that’s landed his owner, Diane Wheeler, a city order to find the pooch a new home. Wheeler, a deputy state’s attorney in Franklin County, has refused give up Moose, and the matter has been tied up in court for months.

Meantime, the dog has continued to wreak havoc. Last week, Moose broke free of his leash at Leddy Park and bit a man on the hand, that person said, sending him to the emergency room. He’s since contacted an attorney.

Wheeler stridently defends Moose as a traumatized rescue dog. She claims the city’s process is politically charged because Llu Mulvaney-Stanak, the sibling of Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, is one of five neighbors who filed the original complaint about the animal. That report and some of the others, however, were made before the mayor took office in April.

With Wheeler’s heels deeply dug in, there’s no telling when the canine conundrum will be resolved. She has until early

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“It feels like this is escalating to another level,” said Llu Mulvaney-Stanak, who lives two doors down from Wheeler. “It’s just a matter of time before this dog gets somebody else.”

DIANE WHEELER

Officials were first alerted to Moose’s behavior in early 2023, around the time Wheeler and her elderly mother, Carol, adopted him. Over six months, Moose lunged and barked at people nearly a dozen times, often while they were walking their dogs, according to a report neighbors provided to city officials. Moose bit one dog in the face and left another with several puncture wounds

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Carol Wheeler and Moose

Association of Senior Centers and Meal Providers. In poorer towns, including many in the Northeast Kingdom, the nonprofit, volunteer-run organizations often struggle to raise money and draw volunteers. Funding basic services is a huge challenge.

In some more-populated areas, such as Woodstock, centers have deeper resources. The Thompson Center there has its own van and a building renovation in its future.

Some of the centers can rely on the energy of one key champion. Sharon Eaton, president of the Gilman Senior Center’s board of directors, has been a steady advocate for the organization, which started in 1973. When its original building fell into disrepair a few years ago, she started serving needy seniors out of her own home.

“When it closed, I lost my mind,” she said.

With the help of the Town of Lunenburg and volunteers, Eaton led the effort to purchase and renovate an old parsonage from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington that was being used as a preschool, cobbling together grants, donations and a loan.

The new center opened its doors in spring 2023. It offers meals to more than 40 seniors four days a week, serves as a Meals on Wheels distribution site and hosts social events. Residents regularly book it for birthday parties and meetings for both old and young.

The center pinches pennies, though. Its budget, $145,000 per year, barely pays the salaries of its two staff members and covers the cost of food.

A thriving book club, which meets once a month, selects titles with the availability of free copies in mind.

“We’re frugal,” one participant joked, holding up this month’s mystery book, which no one enjoyed very much.

Some of the seniors who dine there regularly might otherwise go hungry. A few months ago, the center added a food pantry in a back room.

Senior centers have played a crucial role in identifying aging Vermonters who are at risk and providing them with help before they harm themselves, Smith-Dieng said. Eaton recalled a handful of regulars whose mental capacities deteriorated before her eyes. She reached out to their family members about long-term care facilities.

Volunteers at the Gilman Senior Center look out for their neighbors, too. One of them recently distributed a fact sheet about Social Security scams to people who’d come in for a meal. Eaton said she has helped several people avoid falling

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prey to scammers — an ever-growing menace.

The center also combats a major threat to seniors’ physical and mental health: loneliness.

“We’ve made a lot of wonderful friends coming here,” said Mark Fulton, who plays bingo regularly along with his wife, Devon. The couple had only recently relocated to nearby Granby. Now, whenever they see a fellow player at the grocery store, they proclaim: “Bingo!”

They chatted cheerfully with friends last week as the game began.

The center’s new bingo apparatus blows around balls emblazoned with bingo-square letters and numbers inside a transparent box and randomly selects them one by one for the caller.

“O, 75,” said the caller, Gibb McLain, through a microphone. “O. Seven. Five.”

Two large-screen TVs flashed “O 75.” A flurry of dauber-wielding hands marked cards. Chatter died as players focused.

The snazzy equipment had lured Joy Emery and Annette Grover, newbies to the Gilman scene, from Lancaster, N.H., about 20 minutes away.

“They have the best food here,” Grover said, taking a bite of the chocolate cake. “And the best people.”

Players who win a regular game get $20. Variants, such as a race to make an “H” shape on the bingo board — pay $25.

The final game, “blackout,” had a $200 jackpot for a player who had every square called. Because only a certain number of balls are picked each week, a winner is not guaranteed. The jackpot begins at $100, with $25 added per week until someone wins. The jackpot has reached close to $600. When that happens, word gets around Gilman and the hot spot gets hotter, drawing a bigger crowd.

Nancy McLain, 87, adjusted the plastic bracelets and rings she was wearing. Her great-granddaughters had made them for her as lucky charms, hoping she would win big.

“I’ve gotta win for the girls,” she said. “But to be honest, I’m not here for the money.” She winked.

“Bingo!” a player called out, holding up her sheet triumphantly. The room erupted in excitement, and someone demanded an inspection of her card. The teachers giggled in the corner. Linda stirred the pot of chili. No one was in any rush. In fact, there were still 15 games to go. 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

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Public Safety Forum Draws a Crowd in Burlington

BY COURTNEY LAMDIN • courtney@sevendaysvt.com

Nearly 200 people packed into Burlington City Hall last ursday night to hear how city leaders are responding to public safety challenges — and to offer some ideas of their own.

e first in a series, the forum was meant to call attention to the crime and disorder that have become commonplace in the state’s largest downtown.

“ is is bigger than the mayor. is is bigger than the city council,” Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak told the crowd. “We all have to find a role in how we address this really complex work together.”

Mulvaney-Stanak opened the meeting by summarizing how her office is tackling public drug use, homelessness and crime, such as by targeting “hot spots” for misbehavior and funding the Burlington Fire Department’s community response team, which dispatches EMTs to suspected overdose calls.

Police Chief Jon Murad gave an update on efforts to hire more police officers, and City Attorney Jessica Brown offered a primer on cash bail. In one of the night’s livelier moments, Vermont Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Baruth (D/PBurlington) pledged to introduce a bill to ban assault weapons.

“I plan to fight very, very hard for that,” he said, to applause.

Attendees then broke into smaller groups, one in each corner of the stuffy auditorium. The largest were those focused on youth violence and the court system. The crowds huddled close, struggling to hear over the din in the chamber.

Burlington police have responded to several alarming incidents involving teens in recent weeks, including a shooting at the Andy A_Dog Williams Skatepark. Last month, the department released surveillance video of a large group of young people, many of them carrying guns, chasing two men.

Discussing youth violence last ursday, attendees lamented how few places there are for teenagers to hang

out, especially on nights and weekends. One person suggested creating free programs where kids can pick up hobbies.

“ at’s where, if it’s a Friday or Saturday night, instead of going out, you’re gonna do something more productive,” he said.

e court system group held a wideranging discussion, with people airing frustrations about the backlog of cases and suggesting that people who commit crimes such as selling fentanyl face more serious penalties. Pastor Ken White of the College Street Congregational Church, which has dealt with illegal drug use on its property, suggested the city open a sanctioned campground with strict rules. He also spoke in favor of opening an overdose-prevention center, which Burlington plans to do in the coming months.

e gun safety group generated several ideas, including hosting a gun buyback event and encouraging bars to use metal detectors and check bags for firearms. In August, a 22-year-old woman was charged with fatally shooting a man outside Red Square. Before the shooting, the man was captured on security video in the bar assaulting the woman and pulling her hair, according to an affidavit in the case.

Burlington voters approved a charter change a decade ago to ban guns from establishments that serve alcohol, but the measure languished in the legislature. Baruth suggested the city introduce an identical measure next Town Meeting Day, noting that lawmakers would likely face pushback if they tried to revive the original version. Mulvaney-Stanak said she supports putting the item on the ballot.

e city plans to host public safety forums every two months. e next one, on November 7, will delve into anti-violence and services for victims of violent crime. Another, planned for sometime in January 2025, will focus on substance use. ➆

City officials at the community forum

Knock Knock, It’s FEMA

The federal disaster relief agency is going door-to-door to help Vermonters

STORY & PHOTO BY HANNAH FEUER • hfeuer@sevendaysvt.com

“Good morning, FEMA!” a woman sporting a navy vest with a reflective yellow stripe called out on a recent Wednesday morning in Danville.

“Good morning, FEMA!” Carmen Scott repeated.

Although chickens were running around the front yard, it appeared that no one was home, so Scott and two colleagues piled back into their gray Nissan after tucking a bright orange informational flyer in the front door.

Across the state, employees from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, have been going door-to-door, speaking to Vermonters affected by the July flooding and helping them apply for financial assistance. Ten teams have been deployed in Addison, Caledonia, Chittenden, Essex, Lamoille, Orleans and Washington counties, where the deluge wreaked the most havoc.

As of mid-September, FEMA’s Disaster Survivor Assistance teams had knocked on more than 12,000 doors. For an agency that has faced criticism for its unwieldy protocols, the idea is that face-to-face interactions will be most effective in demystifying the bureaucratic process.

“On the phone, people kind of miss things sometimes, and then if you do it on the computer, of course, you don’t have an interaction with anyone,” said Kimberly Fuller, a FEMA spokesperson who joined the three-member team going door-to-door in Danville because a Seven Days reporter was tagging along. “We want to be able to reach everybody.”

The field staff has spoken with residents of about 5,500 homes, some of whom have received part of the roughly $4.7 million in individual assistance FEMA has approved for 1,458 households so far. The money helps to cover temporary housing, home repairs, and other costs such as food or medical expenses. Along with knocking on doors, FEMA has set up disaster recovery centers in Hinesburg, Island Pond, Lyndonville, Waterbury and Barre. In total, more than 200 FEMA employees are supporting the recovery effort in Vermont.

While officials emphasize the importance of face-to-face interactions, critics accuse the agency of overstaffing and administrative bloat. A recent Vermont

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HAD KNOCKED ON MORE THAN 12,000 DOORS.

Public investigation found that after the flooding in July 2023, FEMA spent $78.3 million in administrative costs to distribute about $43 million in assistance. Several victims told the radio station that they felt “mistreated and abandoned by the federal agency” and “struggled to get basic answers about applying for aid.” Asked

about the allegations — and whether the agency has worked to become more efficient — FEMA declined to comment.

In Danville, the FEMA team began in the parking lot of the Pope Memorial Library, where the crew members mapped out where they’d be going. Disaster Survivor Assistance teams start by visiting households that reported flood damage to the state-funded hotline Vermont 211 and asking residents to tell them about any additional damage.

The team included Scott, a 27-year-old from Atlanta, and 65-year-old Helen Freeman of Orange, Texas, plus Fuller and IT specialist Jason Nelson.

Scott has faint memories of FEMA helping her family during Hurricane Katrina when she was a child. Six years

ago, she signed up to be a FEMA reservist — an on-call position that requires her to be available with 24-hour turnaround to deploy to disaster zones for at least 120 days of the year.

She’s been sent to 16 natural disasters, including Vermont’s flooding last year. The work can weigh on her, she said.

“It can be a tough job at times, especially because we never tell people you’ll be back to normal,” Scott said. “We’ll always say, you know, ‘We’ll try our best to do the best we can for you. Put you on the road to recovery.’”

The crews started work in Vermont within hours of President Joe Biden declaring the flooding a major federal disaster on August 20, and they expect to finish door-to-door canvassing in early October. Individual workers can be deployed for a maximum of 50 weeks, and it’s not always clear when their mission will end. “As long as Vermont needs us, we’re here,” said Scott, who had been in Vermont for two weeks at the time of the interview.

The team goes above and beyond to reach people, Fuller said, driving down Class 4 roads “that we might not have thought were roads,” and walking long distances when parking isn’t an option, often in areas without cell service. Their car is equipped with Starlink satellite internet, providing Wi-Fi access to anyone within 200 feet of the vehicle, which helps the FEMA workers access GPS and gives flood victims the connectivity needed to download the agency’s app.

A boots-on-the-ground operation is crucial for delivering assistance where it’s needed most, Fuller said, adding that a culture of Yankee stoicism means people sometimes require extra encouragement to seek help.

“A lot of people just are very independent, and they’ll tell us the minute we go up, ‘Oh, we don’t ask the government for any money,’” she said. “But when you start seeing your neighbors come home with supplies to repair their house because FEMA funded it, then you start seeing people have a little bit more interest in the process.”

Another challenge is catching people when they’re home. No one answered the door at five out of six houses FEMA visited on the morning Seven Days came

Carmen Scott, left, and Helen Freeman from FEMA

along. The teams often find themselves circling back to places they’ve already tried, working 12-hour days, seven days a week to reach as many people as possible.

The one person who did answer their knock was Wanda Parrish, 68, who still lives in the same house in Danville where she grew up — a modest single-family home with bright blue garage doors and an American flag hanging from the front porch. Her father built the house himself in 1965.

But her father never imagined that what was once one of the house’s selling points — its location on the Sleepers River — could become a liability. When the river flooded in July 2023, it eroded a chunk of Parrish’s land and left debris scattered in her backyard. Just a year later, the river flooded again, washing away more of her property.

Despite the damage, Parrish didn’t seek financial assistance.

“I just figured there’s other people that have got much worse problems than I do,” she said. “We either have to pay ourselves to get it fixed or, you know, let it go for now.”

She didn’t bother filing an insurance claim, assuming it would be denied.

That is, until this month, when the federal team knocked on her door. Fuller, citing privacy concerns, didn’t let a Seven Days reporter listen in on the conversation.

Later, Parrish told Seven Days that the FEMA workers informed her that to qualify for federal assistance she would need to file an insurance claim — if only to obtain proof of denial. By law, the agency can’t cover expenses already addressed by insurance. The team also clarified that FEMA aid isn’t zero-sum; what she receives won’t affect how much her neighbors can get.

“You can see the lengths that [we] go to get the interaction,” Fuller said. “There’s a human being that can actually listen. We find part of the healing process is for people to tell their story.”

Now, thanks to that conversation with FEMA, Parrish said she plans to apply for financial relief. ➆

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2020 Global Warming Solutions Act.

Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore claims the state is likely to meet its 2025 emissions target, which is 26 percent below the 2005 level.

The environmental group argues that this claim is based on modeling that is “technically and mathematically insufficient.” Honest modeling “shows that Vermont is not, and by a significant margin, on track to achieve the 2025 Reduction Requirement,” the group claimed in its suit, filed on Tuesday.

“Climate change is here and it’s time for transparency, honesty, and immediate action,” Elena Mihaly, vice president of Conservation Law Foundation Vermont, said in a statement.

CLF is asking a judge to order the state to issue rules that will ensure the state meets the 2025 requirements, which are approaching fast. It also asks for attorneys’ fees and “further relief that the Court deems equitable and just.”

“We received notice of CLF’s lawsuit and ... intend to defend the Agency of Natural Resources,” Attorney General Charity Clark said in a statement.

Gov. Phil Scott pledged in 2017 that Vermont would abide by the Paris Agreement despite former president Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw. The accord sought to require emissions reductions sufficient to limit the Earth’s temperature increase to 2 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels.

Scott opposed the 2020 Global Warming Solutions Act, however, in part because it turned his nonbinding pledge into a legal requirement and allowed people to sue the state for missing the targets. ➆

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Michigan University to Open New Dental School in Vermont

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& PHOTO BY COLIN FLANDERS colin@sevendaysvt.com

Open wide, Vermont: A wave of new dentists-in-training is headed your way.

e University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry has announced plans to open a new dental school in Vermont. e move will allow the Michigan college to accept more of the qualified students that it turns away each year, school officials said.

It will also bring much-needed training opportunities to a state where finding a new dentist can be as painful as a root canal.

“We saw many very talented, wellintended, enthusiastic, potential oral health professionals who weren’t given the opportunity to be a dentist but yet could help solve a problem in a state that really needed it,” said Mert N. Aksu, dean of the Michigan dental school, at a press conference last Friday in South Burlington.

e federal government says all but two of Vermont’s 14 counties need more dentists. Vermont’s lack of a dental school contributes to the problem. Research has found that medical professionals are more likely to work in places where they trained.

e Michigan school selected Vermont for its expansion after learning about the state’s dental woes, Aksu said.

e university plans to create a nonprofit to oversee the program, which has already received national accreditation. e school is in talks to use a Colchester building, where it will operate both classrooms and a public dental clinic for qualifying Medicaid patients.

e program will be able to accommodate up to 64 students.

ey’ll complete half of their four-year studies in Detroit before relocating to Vermont for the final two years. e school will aim to house the students at another local college. e first cohort is expected to arrive in May 2027.

U.S. Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) have earmarked $4.6 million in federal funding toward the project as part of a pending appropriations bill. ➆

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on the neck and hip that had to be treated with antibiotics, the report says.

Moose also bit a man last fall, though the incident was never reported to police. David Kirk, who lives on nearby Blondin Circle, told Seven Days that he was walking his two leashed Australian shepherds one November evening when Moose ran at them, latching onto his leg in the scu e.

The bite drew blood but wasn’t serious enough to warrant medical attention, Kirk said. His shepherds were unscathed.

“I feel bad for the dog because whoever taught the dog didn’t teach it well,” he said. “I don’t think it’s the dog’s fault. I think it’s the owner’s.”

Five households filed a formal complaint against the Wheelers with the city’s animal control committee in January. The three-page document says Carol Wheeler, who cares for Moose while her daughter is at work, isn’t strong enough to control the dog. The Wheelers have refused to acknowledge “the gravity of the situation,” the report says.

City o cials seem to agree. When they served Diane Wheeler with the complaint, she “did not appear to think that Moose being at large was a big deal,” an investigative report says.

At a contentious hearing in March, Diane Wheeler told the animal control committee she can’t muzzle Moose because of his “past trauma” and that his electric collar negated the need for a backyard fence. The committee wasn’t persuaded. The panel issued an order declaring Moose a vicious dog and requiring Diane Wheeler to find him a new home within 30 days. In the meantime, the committee wrote, Moose needed to remain leashed and in control of “a capable adult” while on walks.

In April, Diane Wheeler appealed the ruling to Vermont Superior Court, where a judge issued even more stringent conditions while giving her time to prepare a case to keep the dog. Moose must be leashed, muzzled and wearing a “prong collar” — a device that pinches a dog’s neck when strained — if he goes outside, the judge wrote.

Five months later, on September 16, New North End resident CJ Woods was walking his dog, Nova, in Leddy Park when he came upon the elder Wheeler and Moose. Woods kept a wide berth, but Moose broke free, closed the distance between them in seconds and went for Nova’s neck. Moose bit Woods’ hand when he tried to intervene, he told Seven Days Wrapping his hand in a shirt to stem the bleeding, Woods asked for the woman’s name and contact information so he could

IT’S JUST A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THIS DOG GETS SOMEBODY ELSE.

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check the dog’s vaccination records. She o ered him a napkin instead and told him to “stop harassing” her as he continued to ask for help, he said. Woods snapped her photo as she walked away and later posted it to social media.

Woods was treated at the hospital for 18 puncture wounds and gashes. Online denizens helped identify the woman in the photo as Carol Wheeler, something Woods confirmed with police.

Woods was visibly shaken as he recounted the story to Seven Days two days after the attack. Swollen with infection, his hand felt like it had been crushed in a machine, he said. He can’t prepare food and struggled to use a keyboard, a main function of his job.

Still, Woods doesn’t think Moose should be put down.

“The dog has a history, I discovered, but there are things that you can do to ensure your dog is safe and people are safe,” he said. “It was immediately obvious to me that [Carol Wheeler] could not control the dog.”

The Wheelers have suggested Woods’ own dog bit him. Carol Wheeler told police that Moose had been “in a pooping position and was at his most vulnerable” when Woods and Nova appeared and that she walked away because she was “concerned about [Woods’] mental state.” Still, she received a $150 ticket for letting the dog “molest a passerby.”

In an interview with Seven Days, Diane Wheeler defended Moose against the allegations levied by Woods and her neighbors, calling them “histrionic” and divorced from reality.

“My dog is not vicious, but he has a reactive disorder, just like people with trauma do,” she said. “Until people understand that and approach him carefully … they’ve assumed that risk.”

Wheeler’s primary contention is that politics are at play, but she didn’t provide a convincing argument. She inaccurately claimed that Llu Mulvaney-Stanak works in the mayor’s o ce and that the animal

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CJ Woods’ hand after he was bitten

Diane Wheeler

control committee, a subgroup of the police commission, is handpicked by the mayor. Llu is a radio station manager, and, while the mayor and city council do appoint police commissioners, the members who heard Diane Wheeler’s case were installed by Mayor MulvaneyStanak’s predecessor, Miro Weinberger.

Diane Wheeler says she was muted when she tried to raise these concerns at the city hearing, which was held on Zoom. Seven Days couldn’t verify her claim because the meeting wasn’t recorded. Asked about Diane Wheeler’s allegations, Mayor Mulvaney-Stanak declined to comment.

The situation has so concerned neighbors that they formed a group text chat to discuss Moose. They’re loath to go on the record about Diane Wheeler, both out of a desire to keep the peace and a concern that, as an attorney, she may sue them.

Llu Mulvaney-Stanak, who uses they/ them pronouns, was undeterred, saying “it was game on” after Moose charged at their partner and 6-year-old son while the two walked their family dog a year and a half ago. But they’re also frustrated that the city hasn’t enforced its own order, even when Moose got out this summer and ran at a toddler playing in a neighbor’s backyard. Police ticketed Diane Wheeler, but, according to city ordinance, she could have also faced misdemeanor criminal charges and up to a $500 fine for violating the city’s vicious dog order. Burlington city attorneys wouldn’t answer questions about the case, citing pending litigation.

After Diane Wheeler appealed the city’s order this spring, she didn’t show up to her hearing, later telling the judge she was tied up at work. She’s gotten two tickets, in December 2023 and this past June, for allowing Moose to run off-leash. She hasn’t paid either fine, which, with late fees, now total nearly $700, court records show.

In an interview, Diane Wheeler alleged that Burlington police didn’t follow proper protocol when they issued her the most recent ticket. As for the first one, she said it must have gotten lost in the mail during the holiday season. She said she looks forward to fighting the city’s vicious dog order in court, where she has until early November to submit documents for her appeal.

To Llu Mulvaney-Stanak, these denials demonstrate a startling lack of concern. With no further assistance from the city, the neighbors feel helpless and at the whim of the court.

“This dog is out here, literally biting people,” Mulvaney-Stanak said. “Without help, aggressive dogs don’t stop being aggressive. It only gets worse.” ➆

THE U.S. WAR IN VIETNAM:

Featuring Keynote Speaker David Maraniss, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Associate Editor of the Washington Post LOOKING BACK AFTER 50 YEARS

OCT 1 7:00PM - 8:30PM

KEYNOTE W/ DAVID MARANISS Carpenter Auditorium (E131), Given Medical Building 89 Beaumont Avenue

OCT 2 8:30AM – 12:30PM

PANEL DISCUSSIONS

Opening remarks by Senator Patrick Leahy and H.E. Nguyen Quoc Dzung

- The Vermont Experience

- The Anti-War Movement on U.S. Campuses

- The Things We Left Behind: Dealing with the Legacies of the War Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building 85 South Prospect Street

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PRIDE FROM ALL SIDES

We continue to hear from readers with all manner of perspectives about our September 4 news story “Pride — and Prejudice? Vermont’s Leading LGBTQ Org Is Roiled by Allegations of Antisemitism.” The article described the controversy surrounding a statement about the war in Gaza made by the staff of the Pride Center of Vermont, an organization committed to advancing the community, health and safety of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Vermonters. ➆

I fully support the Pride Center of Vermont but am appalled that the staff released a statement in December 2023 about their views on the war in Gaza, without consulting the board. In addition to bad management practices, their view reflects only one component of a complex and horrible war. Yes, innocent Palestinians are being killed, displaced and more. And there are other players — the Israeli government; the Israeli people, including peace activists; the terrorists in Hamas; the government and people of Jordan, Egypt, Iran, the U.S. and other countries — supporting and affected by this war.

The long-standing, appalling assumption that war and killing are the only ways to end terror is driving much of the horror. Innocent people in Gaza are the victims, and so are the Jewish hostages. Throwing word bombs such as genocide, antisemitism and apartheid doesn’t address this situation fully but can inflame hate. Simple statements can increase hate against Jews by those who assume all Jews are like Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Let’s stop this.

I appreciate Seven Days’ Sasha Goldstein for bringing this information about the Pride Center to us with accuracy and clarity. It is hard to point out a problem with an important and valuable organization in our community — and even more important to do so.

Nancy Sugarman SOUTH BURLINGTON

I am one of hundreds of Vermont Jews who are calling out — nice and loud, for the people in the back! — that opposing the apartheid state of Israel is not antisemitic!

I am part of the leadership team of the newly formed L’Chaim Collective. We have come together to practice Judaism outside of nationalism. We are here to celebrate our Jewish heritage, practice our seasonal rituals, show up for one another and be a force for peace in the world.

We reject the notion that militarized borders and massive arsenals of weapons keep Jews safe. Our safety is linked with the safety of all the other humans in the world and the Earth itself, on which our lives depend.

Jews deserve to be safe wherever we live in the world. Our Palestinian siblings deserve safety and freedom in their homeland. There is a way forward, and we are committed to building a world where everyone can thrive.

Joanna Colwell RIPTON

As a lesbian, I am proud to be gay and gender-nonconforming, but lately I am deeply ashamed of the organizations that claim to represent people like me. I fear this incident highlights a growing movement in LGBT organizations and communities of ideological conformity and repression of speech. Your article also states that the

cochairs were accused of “microaggressions” and “misgendering,” indicating that perhaps part of the issue is they were not able to keep up with the illogical and ever-changing speech code of today’s LGBT groups.

LGBT people are born into families of every race, religion, class and region of the world and have a vast variety of beliefs and experiences. Yet if we wish to join LGBT groups, we must submit to ideological conformity on a variety of completely unrelated issues, such as Gaza, as well as all LGBT issues. Let us bring back a version of Pride where all who want respectful discussion of any issue on any side are welcome. Let us stop conflating words with violence. Let us welcome Jewish and Muslim LGBT people of all beliefs. Let’s make a community we can be proud of!

Lastly, a profound thank-you to Leah Wittenberg, Caryn Olivetti and all the other brave people of that generation. I am 23, and while I have met some disapproval, my entire life I have never felt real danger or discrimination for wearing men’s clothes or having a relationship with another woman. Thank you.

Margaret Riley RICHMOND

[“Pride — and Prejudice?”] said the conversation facilitator brought into the Pride Center of Vermont noted that board members “needed to heal our ancestral traumas as Jewish people” and suggested a workshop to do so. Unpacking ancestral trauma is necessary to healing. However, suggesting it to any historically persecuted group (even if the facilitator is Jewish) in response to the naming of harm is gaslighting. It can imply that Jews are not being harmed and/or Jews being afraid is irrational. Suggesting it in a space committed to anti-oppression is disturbing.

Like many Jews, I was impacted by the October 7, 2023, attacks. Shortly after, two people brought epigenetics to my attention in the context of my feelings. At best, it was a failed attempt at empathy. At worst, it was gaslighting my deep sadness and fear (feelings I also share for Palestinians).

In my 40 years, I have been the direct target of and exposed to acts of antisemitism, like my ancestors. (There are Jews who have the privilege of never encountering it. There are Jews who internalize it.) Antisemitism has existed for millennia — institutionally, in communities, homes, schools and playgrounds. It’s no

wonder that it’s deeply woven into the fabric of society, often insidiously. To assume that one is immune from antisemitic sentiment is foolish and potentially harmful. Learning about antisemitism and how it can show up in all spaces is essential for people engaging in traumainformed, anti-oppression work and for those unpacking white and Christian supremacy.

Jamie Carroll MONTPELIER

Conflating antisemitism and antiZionism distracts from the critical work of combating actual, rising antisemitism — hostility toward and discrimination against Jews because they are Jewish.

[“Pride — and Prejudice?”] provides a skewed perspective by only giving space to queer Jews who support the political ideology of Zionism, which has enabled the continued expulsion of Palestinians from their land and homes. It excluded queer and anti-Zionist Jews, like ourselves, who understand that our liberation cannot exist without a free Palestine. Being anti-Zionist means standing against the creation of a nationstate with exclusive rights for Jews above others and supporting liberation and justice for the Palestinian people.  Jews, like all other people, have the right to live in safety. However, we do not believe in a version of safety that requires the dispossession and destruction of another group of people. We are grateful for the Pride Center of Vermont’s recognition that both antisemitism and the oppression of Palestinians are incompatible with movements for collective liberation.

As queer people, we understand the need for safety and community. The idea of a Jewish state ostensibly draws on the same idea. But the Israeli government’s 76-year regime of ethnic cleansing and violent land grabs under Zionism does not yield peace or safety — for anyone.

We don’t find safety in hypermilitarized right-wing states. We find safety in social justice movements, in solidarity with those who are committed to dreaming of and organizing for a more just world.

Mallory Yael Seegal MONTPELIER

Alyssa Chen BURLINGTON

Brita Fisher BURLINGTON

Jewish groups marching in the 2023 Pride Parade

you’re out.” If you get caught selling less than 100 doses of an illegal substance, you get a warning; more than 100 doses, five years in jail, no parole or early release. If you get caught a second time, regardless of the number of doses, five years in jail. Everyone deserves a second chance.

If you get caught a third time, you get the death penalty or life in prison, no parole. The money for the prisons will be taken from the welfare department, as it will now have to crack down on welfare fraud to fund these jails.

Serious problems need serious solutions. If such a program were to be implemented, most of these drug sellers would probably change jobs and switch to selling used cars or go to law school.

Robert Vacca NEWPORT

WORTHY RABINS

I greatly enjoyed Melissa Pasanen’s feature on Jules and Helen Rabin [“A Baker’s 100: Marshfield’s Jules Rabin Celebrates a Century of Intellectual Curiosity, Trailblazing Bread and Standing Up for Peace,” August 7]. Their history as teachers and bread bakers was well covered.

I’d like to add a word about the building of their Marshfield house, in which I was involved back in the ’70s. My colleagues Sam Clark and David Palmer supervised the building project, in which the Rabins were deeply immersed. I remember Jules, who was not particularly young even then, tirelessly hauling lumber, running errands and participating in daily on-the-job conferences. In all my subsequent years of carpentry, I never encountered better customers; in some ways, they were more like partners. The house was later featured as a model in Sam’s house-building book, with pictures and text providing a focus for design tips. (Full disclosure: I also worked with Sam

on the book.) The house today remains much as it was, with the Rabins still in residence.

Some years afterward, Sam and David organized the enclosing of Jules and Helen’s community bread oven; this modest but functional building became the focus of their lives as bakers. Helen was the guiding genius behind the oven itself, but I don’t imagine Jules was ever out of the picture for a single day.

As many of your readers know, countless lives have been touched by the Rabins. That Jules lives on past 100, still a cultural force (despite his unassuming ways), is truly astounding — well deserving of a Seven Days cover story.

Dan Breslaw WEST CORINTH

SERIOUSLY, GOV. SCOTT?

Let us not pretend that Gov. Phil Scott’s declaration that he will not vote for Mr. Donald Trump is a brave act [Emoji That: “Casting About,” September 18]. He said the same in the previous election but then did not provide the leadership needed for the Vermont GOP to follow its publicly posted rules prohibiting the backing of a candidate with a felony conviction.

Having voted for Scott twice in the past, it is hard for me to reconcile him saying he is still unsure if he will vote for Vice President Kamala Harris, who is running against the self-described pussygrabber who encouraged the January 6 insurrection, bragged about his impact on eliminating women’s reproductive rights, has repeatedly stated his preference for dictators like Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, and has been convicted on 34 felony counts. Really?

Maura Randall MILTON

IT’S ABOUT TIME

Take a step back on this one [“Shelter Scramble: Burlington Hopes to Use a Former Federal Building to House Homeless People This Winter,” September 11]. A 7,400-square-foot building sitting empty for four years? Our federal government is ripping us taxpayers off. It should not take four years to get a building repurposed. Generally, federal employees are unproductive, undersupervised and a drag on our economy. I hope our congressional delegation can get this little job done and motivate the administration to do its work in a businesslike fashion.

Edward Crane JEFFERSONVILLE

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2024 AT 2:00PM at the FIRST UU

Vermont documentarian, Karen Akins’ 75-minute film is visually stunning (of course, since it’s set in Vermont). It’s about noise in Vermont and features some of your neighbors.

Learn about the harmful effects of residential noise on our physical and mental health. The film addresses the noise from motorcycles, trucks, leaf blowers, cars, planes, and more — in particular, the F-35!

Jules and Helen Rabin

lifelines

OBITUARIES, VOWS, CELEBRATIONS

OBITUARIES

Poe (Pauline) Provost

JANUARY 13, 1957SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

JERICHO, VT.

On September 18, 2024, Pauline “Poe” Provost peacefully transitioned from this life at McClure Miller Respite House.

Poe was born on January 13, 1957, in Newport, Vt., the sixth child of Regina (Ferland) and Richard Provost.

She was predeceased by her brother Henri (1981); parents, Richard (2014) and Regina (2022); and dearest friend, Judy Magoon (2023). She is survived by her brother Moe (Maurice) Provost (Joan Poutre) of Derby, Vt.; and sisters, Lise MacDonald

(John MacDonald) of Swanton, Vt., Ginette Provost (Tom Cyr) of Derby, Nancy Moore (John Moore) of Derby, Sylvia Provost (Jim Henderson) of White River Junction, Vt., Suzanne Provost of Wilder, Vt., and Cecile Provost (Gary Sexton) of Jericho, Vt. She is also survived by 12 nieces and nephews, three aunts, an uncle, and 49 first cousins.

Poe was a natural athlete, excelling at high school track and field, horseback riding, downhill skiing, water skiing, windsurfing, and sailing. Her artistic creativity was expressed through her beautiful flower gardens, weaving on her floor loom and caring for houseplants. Her other passions included bird-watching and exceptional connections to and communication skills with her furry friends. She was a fabulous cook who said, “If you don’t like this dish, don’t worry. I never make the same dish twice!”

Poe graduated from North Country Union High School in Newport in 1975 and from the University of Vermont with a BA in early education in 1979.

Following graduation, at the height of the 1979 oil crisis, Poe and Sylvia set out in a gasguzzling 360 Chevy Nova on a 11,312-mile, seven-week crosscountry camping trip. It was a

John “Jack” McDonald

APRIL 21, 1942-

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

ESSEX JUNCTION, VT.

Jack is dead. at’s what he told us he wanted as his obituary — always no nonsense, our father — but there are a number of parts he left out, albeit too many to list. Jack grew up in Williamsport, Pa., and LaCrosse, Wis. He graduated from Harvard University and then earned his PhD at Princeton University. Jack went on to become

trip she always remembered with pride, fondness and joy. Later in life, she became an avid sailor and fell in love with the waters of Lake Champlain. She was the co-owner, operator, chef and amazing hostess of the Sandbar Motor Inn & Restaurant until 1998. After selling the Sandbar, she volunteered transporting rescue dogs. It was this volunteer experience, combined with her childhood education background, that led her to decide she wanted her own business caring for canines. In 2007 she moved to Jericho, where she created a business plan to build and operate Pogo Kennels. She had great pride in the home-simulated environment the kennel offered. Poe had many loyal customers and loved to share stories with her family about several of her favorite dogs. She ran the kennel until her health required her to close it in 2023. She was so pleased to have her legacy carried on by Mansfield Kennels.

Per Poe’s request, there will be no service. A celebration of her life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sail Beyond Cancer (donorbox. org/sbc-vt-donation-form) or Potter’s Angels Rescue (pottersangelsrescue.org).

a much-loved English professor and administrator, working at colleges all over the world, including Austria, Vietnam, Côte d’Ivoire and the U.S. Much like the fine wine he enjoyed until his last, he only grew better with age, becoming increasingly mellow, kind and sweet. Jack was a good man, a loving husband and father, and then a doting grandfather who spoke proudly of all of his family to anyone who would listen. While widely traveled, he always returned to Vermont, which

William Joseph McHugh

NOVEMBER 25, 1929JULY 31, 2024 ESSEX, VT.

William Joseph McHugh, 94, of Mansfield Place in Essex, Vt., passed away from natural causes on July 31, 2024, after a long and beautiful life.

William “Bill” was born in Barre, Vt., on November 25, 1929, to Pauline and James McHugh. Bill graduated from Spaulding High School in 1949. His graduating class was nicknamed the “49ers.” After graduating from Spaulding High School, Bill went on to join the U.S. Air Force. He was stationed in Germany after World War II. Bill moved back to Barre, Vt., and was a salesman/repairman and worked with multigraph machines. Bill moved to Burlington, Vt., in 1960. ere he started a laundromat business with his brother, omas. Later they started an apartment business together as well.

years in the Knights of Columbus, the Elks Club and the Lions Club, all in Burlington. He also enjoyed his poker group, which met weekly for many years. Bill and Helene were active Christ the King parish members for many years. After Bill retired, he and Helene loved to spend time with their families and friends and enjoyed traveling the world.

Bill married his wife, Helene, in 1986. Bill and Helene built a happy life together in Burlington. He had five stepchildren, omas Dion, Stephen Dion, Matt Dion, Melissa Dion and her husband, Ken Cater, and Nicole Bauman and her husband, Todd Bauman; and grandchildren, Elizabeth Dion, omas Dion, Jacob Dion, Izabella Carter, Calvin Carter, Abigail Bauman and Owen Bauman. Bill loved to spend time with his stepchildren and grandchildren. Bill was an active member for many

was home for more than 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Libby; four adult children; and eight grandchildren. We all miss him dearly. Services were held on Friday, September 20, 2024, 11 a.m., at Holy Family Church in Essex Junction. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Edmundite Missions, 1401 Broad St., Selma, AL 36701-4314.

ose wishing to express condolences online may do so at guareandsons.com.

Bill was predeceased by his brother omas and sister-inlaw Annette McHugh, his brother James and sister-in-law Lucille “Peggy” McHugh, his sister-in-law Judith McHugh, and his stepsons omas and Stephen Dion. He is survived by his wife, Helene Limoge McHugh; his stepchildren and grandchildren; his sister Kathy “Katie” Limoge and Larry Limoge; his brother Pat McHugh; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Services will be held on Friday, October 4, at Ready Funeral Home in Burlington. Visiting hours are from noon to 1 p.m., with a celebration of life at 1 p.m. Burial will follow the service at Resurrection Park in South Burlington. ere will be a reception at Queen City Brewery on Pine Street in Burlington from 2 to 5 p.m., immediately following the burial.

We want to give our gratitude to the staff at Mansfield Place and Hospice for the support they gave to William. In lieu of flowers, you can consider donating in William’s name to Vermont Burlington Hospice, 354 Mountainview Dr., Suite 305, Colchester, VT 05446.

You are missed each and every day, for you were someone special who meant more than words could say. Roger, Roxie, Lulu and Zoe

OBITUARIES

Stig Lennart Albertsson

DECEMBER 13, 1930-

AUGUST 22, 2024

EAST DORSET, VT.

Stig Lennart Albertsson, 93, formerly of East Dorset, Vt., passed away on August 22, 2024, surrounded by family, after a short illness. He was a resident at the Residence at Shelburne Bay in Shelburne, Vt. Stig was born on December 13, 1930, in the village of Lindås, Sweden. He studied mechanical engineering at Katrineholm School of Technology, graduating in 1952, later serving two years in the Swedish military. In 1954, he moved to Canada to help expand his family’s submersible water pump business, Flygt Corporation, helping to establish its presence in North America. In 1971, looking for a change, Stig purchased Bromley Mountain in Peru, Vt., embarking on a lifelong career in the recreation industry. Hoping to ensure a year-round income stream, he introduced the Alpine slide to North America in 1976, a concept that quickly gained popularity. Numerous installations were built at multiple ski resorts across North America. During this time, Stig also served as the president of Stratton Corporation, overseeing

construction of the village at the base of the mountain and expanding its golf and tennis operations. Later endeavors included the hydro-fan snowmaking machine, the DR Powerwagon and a mountain coaster.

In 1956 Stig met Lilly Karlsson, a student nurse working at the hospital in Stockholm where he was undergoing minor surgery. They were married in 1957, emigrating to the U.S. on their honeymoon. During their 67 years together, they raised four children, living in Hoosick Falls, N.Y.; Stamford, Conn.; and, ultimately, Manchester, Vt. In 2006, after 49 years, Stig and Lilly became U.S. citizens, proudly voting in their first election that year.

An avid sports enthusiast, Stig enjoyed skiing, tennis and golf. He had a special love of Ping-Pong, challenging his children to nightly matches after dinner. In 2019 he won the Vermont State Championship in the over80 division at the age of 87. He approached everything he did, and everyone he met, with a smile and kindness. He will be greatly missed.

Stig is survived by his beloved wife, Lilly; his four children, Susanne Davis, Peter Albertsson, Christine Albertsson and Hans Albertsson; and eight grandchildren, George Davis, Anders Albertsson, Johanna Albertsson, Parker Hansen, August Hansen, Anna Albertsson, Lilly Albertsson and Graham Albertsson.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on October 19, 2024, 11 a.m., at the Charlotte Congregational Church in Charlotte, Vt. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Manchester Community Library or United Counseling Service of Bennington County would be greatly appreciated.

John Martin Truax

APRIL 12, 1940-SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 ESSEX JUNCTION, VT.

John Martin Truax, 84, passed away peacefully, outdoors at the McClure Miller Respite House, surrounded by family. He was born in Huntington, Vt., on April 12, 1940, to Raymond and Charlene (Goodrich) Truax. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1958. He was a member of the choir. Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He completed basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas; Morse code radio school in Biloxi, Miss.; and was a Morse code radio transcriber for 18 months in Turkey. His last assignment was in Michigan, before he received an honorable discharge as airman second class in 1963. John was employed at IBM for 25 years. He was a manager at the time of retirement. He went on to work at

the New England Federal Credit Union for 14 years. John was so kind. He had the unique ability to build long-lasting friendships with colleagues. John was a dedicated member of the Essex Catholic Community. He was also a member of the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus, Bishop Rice Counsel 2946 of Essex.

John was passionate about his role with the Knights of Columbus, and he shared this deep connection with his family.

John is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, M. Pauline (Dutil) Truax. He is also survived by his daughter Tina Truax McCuin and her husband, Shaun McCuin, and their daughters, Morgan Mary McCuin and Madison Marie McCuin; and his daughter Mary Truax Rup and her husband, Sean Rup, and their daughters, Skylar Erin Rup and Anastasia Nicole Rup. His grandchildren adored their papa and will miss his incredible love for and unconditional pride in each of them. You could always find papa dressed head to toe in Essex Hornets gear on the sidelines of a field hockey or softball game.

He is survived by his sister Anna

Edwin Alan English

JULY 19, 1944-SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 WOODSTOCK, VT.

Edwin Alan English, 80, died on Saturday evening, September 14, 2024, at the Genesis Lebanon Center in Lebanon, N.H.

Edwin was born on July 19, 1944, in Hanover, N.H., the son of Roderick P. and Evalyn (Blake) English.

During his high school years, Eddie (as everyone knew him) was the team manager for many sports teams, always supportive of their efforts. He continued his dedication to Woodstock Union High School through many years of support for the alumni association. After graduation in 1963, he went to work for the Woodstock Inn & Resort, where he was employed for the next 46 years.

In addition to the alumni association, Eddie was an active member

Taft of Montana and his sister Valerie Bent and her husband, Joe, of Vermont. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law, John Dutil and Brent Bushey; and sisters-in-law, Lucille Brigham Noel, Sherry Bearden, Nancy Dutil, Vivian Dutil and Kathy Dutil. He had numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

John’s greatest joy was his family, and he delighted in being with them to celebrate occasions big and small. He loved traveling with his family on Caribbean cruises and spending time at the beach house in Biddeford, Maine. We are grateful for the many joys he brought to our lives.

John was an avid Boston Red Sox fan. He often watched the games with his granddaughter Madison McCuin. He was so proud to watch his oldest granddaughter, Morgan McCuin, graduate from the University of Vermont in May 2024. He watched his youngest granddaughter, Skylar Rup, play travel softball, and he was always the girls’ biggest cheerleader.

Friends and family are invited to a mass of Christian burial on Friday, September 27, 1 p.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church, 30 Lincoln St., Essex Junction, with a reception to follow at the Holy Family Parish Center. A Christian burial will be celebrated at 4 p.m. at Holy Rosary Cemetery, 232 Tilden Ave., Richmond.

of the First Congregational Church of Woodstock and enjoyed many years as a familiar presence at the Thompson Senior Center. Those at church, the senior center, the alumni association and town functions such as the annual town meeting recall Eddie as welcoming, cheerful, loyal, caring and detail-oriented.

Ed is survived by cousins on both the Blake and English side of his family, as well as countless friends in the Woodstock area.

A time for people to gather to celebrate Eddie’s life will be held

on Friday night, October 4, 2024, 5 to 7 p.m., at the Cabot Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 5, 1 p.m., at the First Congregational Church of Woodstock. Edwin Alan English’s interment will be in the Prosper Cemetery, the seventh generation buried there.

Memorial donations can be directed to the Thompson Senior Center, the WUHS Alumni Association or the First Congregational Church of Woodstock.

The Cabot Funeral Home is assisting the family. An online guest book can be found at cabotfh.com.

VOWS, CELEBRATIONS

OBITUARIES

John Nicholas Ficociello

AUGUST 30, 1946SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 BURLINGTON, VT.

John Nicholas Ficociello died suddenly on September 18, 2024, seemingly of a cardiac infarction. He had just celebrated his 78th birthday on August 30.

e oldest child of John Anthony and Ruth (née O’Connell), John was born in Worcester, Mass., and was raised and worked on his family’s farm in East Brookfield. He attended Prouty High School in Spencer, was on the first-string basketball

Gail Frances Tisseur

JULY 10, 1945SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

BURLINGTON, VT.

state champion team and graduated salutatorian. He then attended Saint Michael’s College on an academic scholarship, where he was

on September 19, 2024, of lung/bone cancer.

Gail was born on July 10, 1945, to Emile and Eva (Tippett) Tisseur in Montréal, Québec, Canada. Gail lived with her younger sister, Judith, and their parents in Verdun before moving to Greenfield Park, where Gail attended English Catholic Schools. After high school, she completed courses at St. Joseph Teachers College and McGill University in Montréal.

Gail’s working career spanned 60 years. At 15, as junior animator, she ran a Greenfield Park Program, then worked at the Canadian National Railways and Bell Telephone. In 1969, she began her teaching career at St. Joseph de Sérigny School, followed by 15 years as pastoral animator at

captain of the football team. It was there that he met Mary Ann Roy, truly the love of his life and wife of 56 years. While in college, he was invited by his future father-in-law to work part time in the field of orthotics and prosthetics. He became enthralled with the profession. e summer after graduation, he married Mary Ann and received a grant to attend Northwestern University’s prestigious prosthetic program. With several options pending, he chose to return to Vermont to complete his internship and residency.

When offered, John purchased the business,

MacDonald-Cartier Memorial High School in St. Hubert, Québec. While working at MCMHS, Gail, along with three friends, including Janice Couture, founded the Ark, a foster home for teenage girls.

Gail studied professional photography at Dawson College before opening Photo Sarac in Greenfield Park, which she named after her nieces, Sarah and Rachael. During Gail’s photography career, St. Jude High School in Greenfield Park asked her to return to teaching, an opportunity she could not resist.

In 1999, Gail immigrated to Burlington, Vt., to become principal of St. Francis Xavier Elementary School, then director of religious education at St. Pius X. Gail loved variety and new challenges. She worked at Jet

renamed it Yankee Medical and expanded it to include six locations with 60 employees, many of whom have come to be endlessly appreciated and considered family. After several offers, he ultimately sold the business to the University of Vermont Medical Center and retired at 72. During his many years of service to his profession and community, John served on many boards, including as acting president of the National American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association and president of Lyric eatre’s board of directors.

John and Mary Ann were part of a special motorcycle

Blue, at CCTA as a bus driver, the Community College of Vermont and as a volunteer math tutor at Mercy Connections in Burlington. Gail was kind, constant and a loyal friend to many. She was authentic, generous and passionate. She embraced her Catholic faith, her family and her friends. Her deep faith in God and a desire to live a Christlike life were the values which guided her to live a life filled with love and service to others. As a creative and skilled woman, she enjoyed trying new things. Nonetheless, Gail’s true passion lay in teaching. She loved her students, giving them her time, sharing her knowledge, and providing her never-ending encouragement and support. A few weeks ago, Gail was asked what she wanted

group where many memories were created on numerous trips. ere was also a unique community built around Lyric eatre, where John could often be found backstage with a headset.

In addition to John’s loyalty to his family, he enjoyed many a casino around the world, as well his local poker games at the Ethan Allen Club. Most recently, he enjoyed playing cribbage at the Burlington Country Club, having won a title twice. He was predeceased by a younger brother, Daniel, and is survived by two sisters, Carmella Gates and Patty Gorgol. He leaves his beloved

people to know about her. She said, “I love life; I love people; I love teaching; I love my faith. at is all I want people to know.”

Gail is survived by her sister, Judith (Kenneth Norton); her niece, Sarah Norton (Adrian Mayor-Mora), and their children Mikayhla, Caleb and Emile Mayor-Mora; her nephew, Joel Norton (Marie Normandin), and their daughter, Skylar Emma Norton.

Gail is also survived by her dear friend, companion and housemate of 49 years, Janice Couture, and Janice’s siblings (her second family). ey include Paul and Deanna, Patricia Couture, James and Doreen, Gerald and Virginia Couture, and Marguerite (Couture) Murray; along with 24 nieces and nephews, 47 greatnieces and nephews, and 11

Mary Ann; son, Jason “JT” Tyler; grandson, Luke; and dear nieces and nephews who adored their Uncle John. Visiting hours will be on Friday, October 4, 4 to 6 p.m., at Ready Funeral Home, 261 Shelburne Rd., Burlington, VT. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, October 5, noon, at Christ the King Church, 136 Locust St., Burlington. A reception will follow from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Burlington Country Club, 568 South Prospect St. Arrangements are in the care of Ready Funeral & Cremation Services. To leave online condolences, please visit readyfuneral.com.

great-great nieces and nephews. Gail also leaves many good friends.

Gail was predeceased by her parents, Emile and Eva Tisseur; her niece and goddaughter, Rachael Norton; and byJanice’s parents, Alfred and Marguerite (Archambault) Couture, brothers, Maurice (Annette), Bernard (Jean), Richard and Raymond Couture, and nephews Gregory and John Couture.

A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Saturday, October 5, 11 a.m., at St. Joseph Cathedral Parish in Burlington, to be followed by a reception. ose wishing to may send a memorial contribution to Mercy Connections, 255 S. Champlain St., Burlington, VT 05401, or to the New North End Food Pantry, c/o om Fleury, 1416 North Ave., Burlington, VT 05408.

Gail Frances Tisseur died in peace, with dignity and grace

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Seven Days has been named Newspaper of the Year by the New England Newspaper & Press Association. The award, which lauds the top large-circulation weekly in the region, was presented at the organization’s fall conference in Providence, R.I. NENPA also gave out 14 “Publick Occurrences” awards — named for the first newspaper in the British colonies

— that celebrate individual and team merit. Seven Days won five of them, more than any other news outlet in New England.

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ABOUT “THE LOSS OF GRACE” BY JOE SEXTON:

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The Fight for Decker Towers

A WORLD AWAY

Hundreds of Afghan evacuees are cobbling together new lives in Vermont. But they can’t help looking homeward.

BY COLIN FLANDERS, ALISON NOVAK & KEN PICARD

The dreaded news came as Zarghoona Jalalzoy’s normally short commute through Kabul stretched to two hours.

The Taliban have entered the city, the frantic caller told Jalalzoy, then a senior adviser to Afghanistan’s parliament. If they find you, they will take you.

That explained the tra c. Jalalzoy clambered from her government car, covered her face and laptop with a makeshift burka, and hurried home on foot in scorching summer heat. Beneath her disguise, Jalalzoy wept the whole way.

It was August 15, 2021.

Elsewhere in the country’s capital, Anisa Rasooli faced similar peril. Rasooli, a trailblazing female judge known as the Ruth Bader Ginsburg of Afghanistan, had been hiding in a nephew’s apartment after fleeing her own home. Now she sneaked glances from a seventhfloor window at truckloads of bearded gunmen prowling below, her country’s new de facto rulers.

Zarghoona Jalalzoy driving via a simulator

Rafiqullah KEN PICARD

Word of the government’s swift collapse spread 150 miles southeast to a bleak mountain region where Afghan paramilitaries worked in support of American forces and the war they had led for the previous two decades. There, a soldier called Amir was instructed to hurry to Kabul for evacuation from the country.

Amir would trudge two and a half hours across the dusty city of Khost to spend that night with his wife and children. He set out the following morning, unsure when, if ever, he would see them again.

All three Afghan nationals, who had been part of the foreign-led e ort to remold their nation after the U.S. invasion in 2001, would find an exit, surviving the deadly pandemonium at Kabul’s sprawling airport as thousands of their compatriots desperately sought escape. (Jalalzoy’s departure would be delayed for weeks by a suicide bombing that killed nearly 200 people, including 13 American service members.) Their paths would carry them through different intermediate stops — Qatar, Poland, Turkey — and eventually to the U.S., three souls among the more than 150,000 Afghan refugees who made up the biggest wartime influx since Vietnam.

Jalalzoy, Rasooli and Amir now live in Vermont, along with some 600 other displaced Afghans who are clustered mainly around Burlington, Bennington and Brattleboro. In recent months, Seven Days reporters spoke with more than a dozen of these recent arrivals as they navigated the language and rituals of this country. They are a varied lot, representing Afghanistan’s distinct regions, ethnic roots and social classes — even di erent languages. The group includes interpreters who worked for the American military; well-heeled former government officials and their families; women who broke through gender barriers under Western-sponsored reforms; and members of an allied paramilitary force who cannot read or write in their native languages.

Some of the newcomers, embraced by

Guilford resident

Some of the newcomers, embraced by neighbors, are beginning to change the face of their communities.

neighbors, are beginning to change the face of their communities. They are attending local high schools and colleges, launching businesses, and filling jobs at hospitals and construction sites where workers were urgently needed.

They are dismayed, too, as news from

Afghanistan carries fresh word of a tightening Taliban clampdown that has outlawed even the sound of a woman’s voice. You can hear frustration from those who live largely in the shadows here, working graveyard shifts and crowded into joyless apartments as they wait for a bewildering

U.S. bureaucracy to decide whether their loved ones will ever join them.

It is a loaded moment. The disastrous American withdrawal that prompted the evacuations three years ago is in the news again — a point of noisy debate in a political campaign over which presidential administration merits the stain of failure.

Overlooked amid that clamor, freshly minted Vermonters like Jalalzoy, Rasooli and Amir are stitching new lives in as many di erent ways as there are newcomers, each one a reminder of the grandiose promises this country once dared to o er them. Here are some of those stories.

WANT TO SUPPORT AFGHANS LIVING IN VERMONT?

e Vermont Afghan Alliance, based in Burlington, provides case management, classes and employment assistance. Visit vtafghanalliance.org/ volunteer or email  info@vtafghanalliance.org.

e Ethiopian Community Development Council supports Afghan resettlement in Bennington and Brattleboro. To volunteer, visit ecdcvt.org/volunteer. To make a financial contribution, visit ecdcvt.org/support.

Based in Colchester, the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants’ Vermont office has helped settle refugees from around the world since 1980. Learn more at refugees. org/uscri-vermont.

Linda Hay and Sohaila Nabizada, an Afghan refugee

GIRLS AND WOMEN, INTERRUPTED

A spare, tidy apartment on the campus of Saint Michael’s College is home to the woman who was once the most powerful female judge in Afghanistan.

Anisa Rasooli, 55, now spends her days taking morning strolls on the school’s leafy grounds and attending English and driving lessons through the Vermont Afghan Alliance, a Burlington nonprofit that acts as a clearinghouse of services for evacuees. She is boning up on American legal terminology in case she is able to work in the field of law again one day. Rasooli keeps up with news from her home country and connects with former colleagues around the world via video calls.

Not long ago, she was at the pinnacle of her career as a jurist. She presided over various courts in Afghanistan, including ones that focused on corruption, violence against women and matters involving youths. Rasooli headed a commission that investigated conditions in women’s prisons, and she taught classes to law students. She was also the first and only woman nominated — twice — to her country’s Supreme Court. Her first bid fell short in the Afghan parliament; a second nomination was pending when the Taliban took over three years ago.

Her professional accomplishments are precisely what made it critical for Rasooli, and her family, to leave Afghanistan when U.S. forces hurriedly withdrew. The country’s approximately 270 female judges were not only targets of the new government but also faced possible retribution from the thousands of prisoners that Taliban leaders released from jail when they swept into power.

Now, Rasooli is among the hundreds of Afghans living in Vermont who have escaped the reign of the Taliban — and the oppression of women it has wrought.

Though Rasooli has lost the career she worked hard to build, she said she is grateful to be in a place that has been safe and welcoming. But as with many other Afghan women who have left, her tentative sense of relief is tempered by deep sadness over the controls that the Taliban has unleashed against women still there.

“The women back in Afghanistan never

escape my mind,” Rasooli said in Dari, through an interpreter. “Sometimes I wish I were there to stand with them in their protest and to be able to fight the brutality of the system.”

It is a brutality that has gotten progressively worse since Rasooli fled. Just last month, the Taliban’s so-called Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice issued a morality law that prohibits women from leaving their homes without a male guardian or raising their voices in public or at private gatherings. Females are not allowed to drive nor to attend school beyond age 11. Women have vanished from most professions, including public o ce and Rasooli’s former world, the judiciary. Human rights activists seeking to generate international condemnation say the strictures amount to gender apartheid.

Born in 1969, Rasooli came of age during a period widely considered as Afghanistan’s golden age because of the peace and relative prosperity the country enjoyed. In 1985, she sat for the national university’s entrance exam, known as the Kankor, and scored a

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near-perfect mark, enough to qualify for study at Kabul University to become a judge. She had envisioned this career path since she was a young girl, following in the footsteps of a favorite older brother.

In 1996, when the Taliban took over for the first time, Rasooli spent a year in Pakistan to escape the instability it created, then moved back to her home province, Parwan, to help open a school for girls. It was after the U.S. began its occupation in 2001 — and invested millions in programs to end corruption in the country’s judicial system — that her legal career took o .

Rasooli would visit courts in Vermont and Washington, D.C., as part of a program sponsored by the International Association of Women Judges. The program’s director, Patricia Whalen, was a retired family court magistrate in Vermont and had served on an international war-crimes tribunal for Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Rasooli was struck at the time by the generous treatment she received from Vermonters, including an ice-cream truck worker who gave the visiting judges free

treats. More importantly, she kept in regular touch with Whalen, a connection that would later prove critical.

In August 2021, a month before the U.S. forces were scheduled to withdraw, Afghan forces crumbled before the Taliban in city after city. Rasooli was hiding out at her nephew’s apartment when she spoke with Whalen by video call about the rapidly deteriorating situation.

The next morning, Whalen began activating a network of female judges from around the world to help get their imperiled Afghan colleagues to safety. They set up a round-the-clock helpline, created a database to which the judges could upload their documents and began seeking help from government o cials from all over.

Rasooli and nine family members made it to the Kabul airport days later and, with the help of Polish Special Forces, were evacuated to Poland the next day. There, they lived in limbo in the capital city of Warsaw for more than a year and a half as they tried to secure permission to enter the U.S. They made it to Vermont in May 2023.

Soon after, they settled into several units of a red-brick apartment complex that also houses St. Mike’s juniors and seniors.

Despite her humble conditions, Rasooli has managed to replicate some of the comforts of her old life: heaping bowls of cherries and pears that she o ers to visitors, the tasteful gold jewelry she wears, pistachios and wrapped chocolates that fill a dish on a blocky, dormstyle side table.

Unlike many fellow refugees from Afghanistan, Rasooli is surrounded by an abundance of family. Although the judge never married or had children, two nieces who also fled Afghanistan in 2021 recently moved in with her to attend St. Mike’s. A third niece, a medical school student in Afghanistan who now works as a medi-

by family members to get married and stay home, the niece said.

Weeks ago, she began studying computer science at St. Mike’s alongside her 23-year-old sister, Manizha, who is concentrating in engineering.

When the sisters tell fellow students they’re from Afghanistan, “they open their eyes and say, ‘Oh,’’’ Waslat Rasoli said. “We know that maybe they think of American movies. We say, ‘No, we have beautiful places, too.’”

Beautiful places such as Parwan, the rural province two hours outside Kabul where the Rasooli family claims roots. Family members recall it as a lush area, with trees heavy with pomegranates and vines thick with grapes. In happier times, the extended Rasooli clan would gather

cal assistant at the University of Vermont Medical Center, and her husband also live in the unit. A sister-in-law, who was a surgeon in Afghanistan, lives in a separate college apartment a few doors down with three children who attend public schools in Colchester; her older son just started his first year at Champlain College.

On a recent evening, some of those family members dropped into Rasooli’s apartment with the common Arabic greeting, Salaam alaikum, or “Peace be upon you.” They sat on blue college sofas and dining chairs in Rasooli’s living room, trying to put into words both the loss and opportunity that now mark their lives.

The judge’s 20-year-old niece, Waslat, who renders the family name in English as Rasoli, recalled taking her collegeentrance exam just months before the U.S. pullout. Rasoli’s score qualified her to study economics, but it was evident that pursuing higher education would be impossible under Taliban rule. Other young women who took the same exam and remain in Afghanistan have been told

by the river to picnic at the large family compound for birthdays and holidays. Now, they visit only in their minds.

For a younger generation of women without memories of the Taliban’s earlier reign, the collapse has brought to life the grim accounts told by their parents. Sama Pardis, who has resettled in Colchester, recalls her mother, a public health o cial, telling her how bad things had been for women before 2001. But to Pardis, now 25, those were stories from a bygone time, distant from the air of relative freedom she enjoyed as a youth.

As a teen, Pardis worked as a youth presenter for Radio Azadi, the Afghan branch of the U.S. government’s Radio Free Europe, a role that suited her outgoing, energetic personality. In that job, she delivered public-service messages about health and safety to the country’s provincial youths. At age 17, she earned entry into dental school at Bayazid Rokhan University in Kabul, where she studied alongside young men.

Sisters Waslat and Manizha Rasoli

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Pardis was 21 and more than halfway through her six-year dental program when she received word from the U.S.backed radio station where she had worked that she and her family needed to prepare for a possible evacuation should the Taliban regain power. Months before the August takeover, they filled out forms and shared personal documents. Then, amid the chaos of the fall of Kabul, station officials instructed them to head to the airport.

It was a scary scene, she recalled, with throngs of people pushing and shoving. After three days of waiting, she made it onto a plane to Qatar with her mother, two brothers and a younger sister. Her older sister had accompanied the rest of the family to the airport with a newborn daughter but opted to stay behind because she worried about putting her young child through the rigors of the journey. That sister remains in Afghanistan, with her husband and now two young daughters.

Pardis misses her desperately. When they speak, she gets a firsthand account of how the rights of Afghan women have been stripped away. Her sister can’t go outside to do even basic tasks such as food shopping, Pardis said. She is essentially imprisoned in her house.

Pardis also misses the festive celebrations around the main Muslim holidays, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. People would buy fancy new outfits and feast on traditional dishes such as Kabuli pulao, yellow rice with shredded carrots and raisins, and gosh-e-fil, cookies in the shape of an elephant ear. She said her family has attended several celebrations with other members of the Afghan community since arriving two years ago but that they don’t feel quite the same.

Pardis’ displacement hasn’t quashed her dream of becoming a dentist.

After she landed in Vermont, Pardis earned a driver’s license. She completed a one-year dental assistant program at Vermont Technical College while working at Lowe’s as a cashier on the weekends. She excelled at school, as she had in Afghanistan, earning a place in the National Technical Honor Society.

“I didn’t want to stay home or work as a cashier my whole life,” Pardis declared. She’s now employed as a dental assistant at a South Burlington practice and hopes one day to return to school to train to be

a dental hygienist. “I just love studying,” Pardis said, laughing.

Still, adjusting to life in the U.S. has been hard. Pardis said she and her family, who live in a ranch-style house on a quiet residential street, have had to rely on their landlord and community members to teach them how to handle even the most run-ofthe-mill tasks, such as paying the electric bill and renewing car insurance.

And she is fully aware of the stark contrast between the career she’s embarked upon here and the dismal prospects for women and girls in Afghanistan, including her older sister and young nieces.

“Three years ago, the situation was completely different. Women had jobs. Women went to college … Women at least had the freedom to go forward,” Pardis said. “But now — nothing.”

ALISON NOVAK

‘THIS IS NOT A LIFE’

The rhythms of Amir’s existence follow a deadening sameness.

He awakens on a mattress in the living room of the Burlington apartment that he shares with four other Afghan men. His roommates sometimes sleep in, so he must tiptoe around their beds to reach the shared bathroom.

In the afternoon, he catches a ride to St. Albans, 35 minutes away, for work at a company that readies men’s suits for

shipment to department stores. He keeps track of the inventory, fills boxes with finished suits and loads trucks from inside a windowless warehouse. He works as many hours as he can get, sometimes 60 a week, in order to earn enough to send some money back home to his family in Afghanistan.

It is often past midnight by the time he returns to Burlington. If he has the energy, he calls his wife and listens longingly for news about his nine children. When they run out of things to say, he feels his way through the darkness for his mattress, trying once again not to disturb the others. Then he searches for sleep.

“Tomorrow, same thing,” Amir, 45, said in Pashto through an interpreter. He sat hunched over, displaying a head of dark hair, gone thin. “This is not a life.”

Amir, who asked to be identified by a nickname to protect his relatives in Afghanistan, is among dozens of Afghan men living in Vermont who were forced to leave behind their families, some of whom remain in hiding or face threats from the Taliban.

Most of these men were members of a clandestine, U.S.-trained counterterrorism unit known as the Khost Protection Force that carried out missions on behalf of the Central Intelligence Agency. They fled their country on the promise that the U.S. government eventually would reunite them with their wives and children. But three

years later, almost no families in Vermont have been made whole.

The others grow increasingly discouraged as they endure a long slog through immigration red tape, missing birthdays, funerals and everything in between. A few men have told confidants that they’re even considering a return to Afghanistan, despite the potentially fatal consequences.

Americans who worked alongside these U.S.-sponsored soldiers say the government must do more to help them.

“These were our closest Afghan partners and best trained security forces,” said Geeta Bakshi, a former CIA officer who spent four years in Afghanistan. Bakshi now runs a suburban Washington, D.C.based nonprofit called FAMIL, which helps former Afghan soldiers navigate the immigration and integration process. “We have a moral obligation to take care of them, just like they took care of us.”

The Khost Protection Force was one of several so-called Zero Units that the CIA created early in the Afghan war to combat the Taliban and al-Qaeda. Fighters were recruited from local militias and trained for night raids and other secret missions. They also provided security in contested areas. Amir’s job was to stand in a watchtower and guard a checkpoint.

The units were eventually incorporated into the intelligence agency of the U.S.backed Afghan government, but the CIA continued to advise them, orchestrating

Rafiqullah in Afghanistan

thousands of covert operations over the years.

The units developed a notorious reputation, driven by reports of human rights abuses and alleged war crimes. They were accused of torturing and killing civilians based on poor intelligence and labeled “death squads” by Human Rights Watch. (The CIA has denied the allegations, chalking them up to Taliban propaganda.)

As obvious targets following the Taliban takeover, Zero Unit members were instructed to flee the country, and about 10,000 of them — from soldiers and officers to interpreters, cooks and mechanics — would ultimately make it to the U.S.

An estimated 100 former KPF men now reside in Vermont, roughly half of whom are crowded into the same Burlington apartment complex where Amir lives. They were admitted to the country on what is known as humanitarian parole, which allows them to live and work for two years. But in order to stay longer — and to bring over family members — they need to secure permanent residency status, known familiarly as a green card.

KPF members are eligible for special immigrant visas, or SIVs, which were created for Afghan nationals who worked on behalf of the U.S. government. Not everyone qualifies: Soldiers must have held their positions for at least a year, but the withdrawal came before some, including Amir, apparently, reached that milestone.

Others who had years of service hastily boarded evacuation planes before they could get required paperwork in order. They are now stuck in a legal limbo while advocates and attorneys try to help them gather the necessary documents.

Confirming KPF members’ employment by the U.S. government has been a “nightmare,” according to Nathan Virag, an attorney with the Burlington-based nonprofit AALV, which receives government funding to provide free legal counsel for Afghans. “Their previous employers left the country,” Virag said. “You can’t contact them. You can’t track them down.”

As one of only two attorneys in Vermont handling Afghan immigration cases, Virag said he lacks enough time to pursue the most problematic SIV applications. Instead, he helps those who are missing documents to apply for asylum, since that will at least give them legal standing to remain in the country beyond two years. It’s a practical workaround but not without downsides.

Asylum seekers must undergo a rigorous vetting process to prove that they would face persecution if they were

returned to Afghanistan. But some KPF members are wary of making such a declaration, fearing it would prevent them from ever seeing their home country again. Meanwhile, the short-staffed U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has been overrun with asylum petitions, including from people from around the world showing up at the border with Mexico, contributing to a processing backlog.

Amir, who was granted asylum in March, must now wait for the federal government to vet his family reunification petition — a separate process with its own frustrating obstacles, not the least of which includes the fact that there is no longer a U.S. embassy in Afghanistan where people can go for help processing their requests.

The Biden administration has said family reunification remains among its top priorities. But the applications, which need input from at least two federal agencies, have been bogged down. Virag, for instance, has filed more than 100 petitions over the past two years, but only one family has been reunited. KPF men now come into his office regularly to show him pictures of their children and plead for him to do something, anything, to speed up the process.

“They’re coming to me saying, ‘I’d rather go back and be killed by the Taliban, because at least I could see my family,’” Virag said. He fears the reunification cases will drag on for “years and years.”

Among those stuck waiting is Rafiqullah, a slim, soft-spoken former KPF medic who received his green card this year after a successful SIV application.

Rafiqullah, 30, whose last name is being withheld out of concern for the safety of his family in Afghanistan, recalls his decade of service with a mix of pride and grief. He remembers being ordered to leave Khost, the city where he grew up. When he recalled looking back to see the Afghan flag flying above his abandoned base as he fled, he broke down crying.

In Vermont, Rafiqullah has made tentative progress toward a new life. He works at Walmart and drives for Uber, allowing him to practice his nascent English. He shares a two-bedroom Essex apartment with three other Afghans and invites people over whenever he has the chance.

Rushing home to meet a reporter one recent afternoon, he carried a bag full of ingredients for a traditional Afghan meal — quroot, or condensed, salted yogurt, which floated in a bath of oil, surrounded by a mound of sticky rice — and served it up with fresh vegetables purchased from

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a local farmer. He laughed as an American visitor ventured a hesitant bite. “The more you eat, the happier we are,” he said, through an interpreter.

He imagines raising his family in Vermont, where his two daughters could graduate from high school and attend college without fear.

“This is home now,” he said, as if to settle the matter.

Perhaps. But his gaze is still pulled to the other side of the world. When a poet and human rights activist from his own ethnic group, Pashtun, was killed in Pakistan this summer, Rafiqullah helped organize a vigil in Burlington that drew more than two dozen Afghan men. He wore a custom-made T-shirt and recorded cellphone videos as attendees shared tributes between bouts of speaker-crackling Afghan music.

As he goes on waiting for word on when his family might join him, he does what he can to keep them safe from afar. He arranged for their passports to be hidden so that they cannot be confiscated by the Taliban. He calls home daily and traces the moves of his wife and children as they bounce from one home to another in a bid to avoid detection.

His wife was pregnant with the couple’s fourth child when he left the country. Rafiqullah has never met the girl, who is now 3. His wife sometimes puts her on the phone.

“I’m your father,” he tells the child, hoping she understands.

COLIN FLANDERS

‘IN AFGHANISTAN, THERE WAS NO

HOPE.’

On a sunny July day in Brattleboro, eight Afghans sat around a table in a converted pipe organ factory and talked about snow, sleet, ice and hurricanes. The refugees, who had arrived only weeks earlier, were learning English vocabulary words.

The class, held several days a week in Brattleboro’s Multicultural Community Center, included students who might never have rubbed elbows in their home country. A middle-aged male journalist from Kabul sat beside a shy woman from the Afghan countryside, her ruddy face cradled by a snug hijab. A 19-year-old

with a wispy mustache, running shoes and skinny jeans explained, in halting sentences, that he wanted to visit New York City, which he’d only seen in American movies.

In the hallway outside, 27-year-old Sohaila Nabizada scrolled on her phone, dressed in a stylish red blouse, jewelry and white headscarf. Nabizada, an ethnic Tajik who is fluent in English, as well as Dari and Pashto, two of the most commonly spoken languages in her home country, worked for years in Afghanistan for the National Endowment for Democracy, an American nongovernmental organization. A former debate coach, she once taught Afghan women about civil liberties available to women in free societies. When Kabul fell to the Taliban, her activism put a target on her back. For weeks she hid from Taliban enforcers who repeatedly visited her home and interrogated her neighbors. Then she fled Afghanistan on her own.

“I knew it would be hard for me,” she said. “I took the risk to leave the country with an unclear future but with more hope. In Afghanistan, there was no hope.”

The largely rural communities of southern Vermont had never received refugees for resettlement before the initial wave of 100 Afghans, including Nabizada, arrived in Brattleboro in January 2022. For decades, nearly all Vermont-bound refugees from around the world had been

accommodated in Chittenden County. But faced with the sheer scale of the Afghan evacuation, the Ethiopian Community Development Council, one of 10 official resettlement agencies in the U.S., hired its first staff members for a new office in Brattleboro, its most rural site in any state. Within a year, one of every 100 Brattleboro residents was Afghan.

Refugee resettlement in small, rural communities like those in southern Vermont presents unique challenges. Resources such as public transportation, schools, housing and employment are spread thin, and a more developed network of professional refugee services lies several hours away. Nonetheless, it appears to be working for those in Brattleboro and Bennington, who have benefited from the efforts of local volunteers who provide food, jobs, driving lessons and friendships. That approach has drawn notice far outside Vermont: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken cited southern Vermont as a model for refugee resettlement in rural communities across the country.

Nabizada said she found her new neighbors to be not only accepting but also “keen to learn about a different culture.”

Those who work alongside them say the effort has also relied to an unusual degree on the Afghans themselves, who have stepped into leadership roles to assist fellow refugees, including those from other

countries. They’ve helped new arrivals get entry-level jobs at a timber mill, a frozen pizza plant, a yogurt factory, a trucking firm. Others work as support staff at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital.

For employers, who’ve struggled for years to fill jobs as Vermont’s workforce ages out, the sudden influx has presented opportunities and challenges. Many of the new arrivals speak little English and lack skills and credentials. Others are overqualified: One young surgeon from Kabul is trying to restart his medical career by drawing blood as a phlebotomist in Bennington. His mother, who founded and was principal at a girls’ school in eastern Afghanistan, sells food at a monthly pop-up restaurant in Bennington.

“We need them more than they need our help,” said Jennifer Stromsten, director of programs for the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation.

Most new arrivals are living in converted dorms at the School for International Training, an online and study-abroad school that stopped hosting students on its hilltop campus in 2018. ECDC and World Learning, the NGO that runs the Brattleboro college, provide essentials such as food staples, bedding, furniture and help in deciphering a new culture. For refugees who cannot read or write, for example, they created picture books illustrating basic tasks such as how to dial 911, use an ATM, and operate home

Linda Hay and Sohaila Nabizada watching Manahal Amiri enjoying some of Nabizada’s leftover wedding cake

appliances such as washing machines and microwave ovens.

On Fridays, local farmers visit the campus to drop off free meat, produce and recipes. The health department holds vaccine clinics there, and MOOver, southern Vermont’s free transit system, ferries refugees to work, school and the supermarket. Children pedal donated bikes around the 82-acre grounds. In mid-October, the multicultural center will relocate to the SIT campus to cluster social services in one location.

A 31-year-old native Afghan who agreed to be identified only by his first name, Amir, a common name in Afghanistan, had experience aiding refugees before he arrived in Brattleboro in early 2022. In Kabul, he used to work with displaced Afghans, mostly ethnic minorities who had been deported from nearby countries such as Iraq, Iran and Pakistan. When the Afghan capital fell in 2021, Amir was evacuated by the U.S. military along with his older sister, a nursemidwife employed by the Afghan military. A Taliban blockade around Kabul forced the siblings to flee without their spouses, whom they haven’t seen since.

The pair had faced danger in Afghanistan even before the Taliban reclaimed power because they belong to the widely persecuted Hazara ethnic minority and Shia branch of Islam, said Amir’s sister, who asked to be identified only by her initials, Z.M. “Even before the Taliban, we were not as safe as the rest of the people,” Z.M. said in Dari, as her brother translated. Amir, who was finishing his MBA studies in Kabul before fleeing, has enjoyed a relatively smooth transition to life in the U.S. Though he said he prefers formal business attire, Amir arrived at a recent interview in shorts, a T-shirt and sandals. He’d just come from a meeting with several young Afghans he’s helping to train as truck drivers. As part of his work for the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation, Amir, who is fluent in English, translated the state’s o cial driving manuals into Dari and Pashto to help Afghans — exclusively men thus far — get their commercial driver’s licenses. A trucker shortage has created bottlenecks for many Vermont businesses, and Afghans with commercial licenses can earn good wages, even with limited English.

Z.M. has been unable to return to her work as a nurse-midwife. Though she spent a decade in a hospital delivering babies, often through di cult labors, her Afghan medical credentials aren’t recognized here. For now, Z.M. works as a licensed nursing assistant at a Brattleboro nursing home. Once her English improves, she plans to return to school.

More pressing for the siblings, though, is getting their families out of Afghanistan.

I want the people to know how much work this Afghan woman can do.

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“It’s not just about living apart from each other. It’s about their safety as well,” Amir said. “They are at a very high risk living there. They have to constantly change their locations in order to just stay alive.”

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IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT

An hour away in Bennington, Jalalzoy, the former adviser to Afghanistan’s parliament, sat at the steering wheel of a driving simulator and navigated a digital highway. Jalalzoy was accustomed to being driven around in her previous jobs as a government o cial in Kabul. Like most Afghan women, including professionals who routinely traveled overseas, Jalalzoy never learned to drive.

Since landing in Vermont, Jalalzoy has been one of four Afghans working on the sta of ECDC’s second o ce, in Bennington. She helps the city’s 75 or so refugees find work and housing and solve

Still, Jalalzoy doesn’t sleep well at night. Her older son and daughter remain in Turkey awaiting U.S. visas, and Jalalzoy fears that they could be deported to Afghanistan any day.

“How can a mother and father be calm if their children are not with them?” she asked.

Musa Muslim Yar and his wife, Zakia, got separated from two of their three sons during the chaotic airport evacuation in Kabul. Musa, 46, had worked as a security guard at the U.S. embassy. They ended up leaving on a military plane without the teenage boys. In February, after an agonizing three-year separation, the family was finally reunited at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City.

day-to-day problems such as paying rent and utility bills. And, with her civil servant background, Jalalzoy can take on projects such as writing grant proposals.

“Refugee resettlement in Bennington, for all intents and purposes, is being led by Afghans,” said Jack Rossiter-Munley, who runs ECDC’s multicultural community center out of a former dance studio downtown.

The soft-spoken Jalalzoy, 48, seems content helping her fellow asylees — for the moment. But her gentle smile belies a fierce determination to resume her career in public policy. “I have big projects in mind,” she said.

Last weekend, she completed a practical step; she passed her road test.

Jalalzoy is awaiting a green card and appears eager to prove her mettle in the workplace. “I want the people to know how much work this Afghan woman can do,” she said, with a confident air.

Neither Zakia nor her husband had learned to read or write in Afghanistan. Despite that, Zakia, 38, has started a homebased catering business selling Afghan meals to the Bennington community. Musa’s carpentry skills landed him a job with a weatherization project at BROC Community Action, a Bennington nonprofit.

Southern Vermont’s Afghans have forged some notably tight bonds among their new neighbors. A case in point is Nabizada, the former debate coach, and Linda Hay, a longtime resident of Guilford. When Hay, a 76-year-old retired librarian and teacher, learned through her church that refugees from Afghanistan were due to arrive in early 2022, she opened her home to three young women. One of them, Nabizada, has lived with her ever since.

The landlord-tenant relationship blossomed into much more. When Nabizada began dating a fellow refugee she knew from her college days in northern Afghanistan, she found herself confiding in Hay. Nabizada now calls Hay “Mama” — but only after asking permission from her parents in Afghanistan — and Hay refers to the Afghan as her daughter.

Earlier this month, Nabizada and her fiancé, Abdul Ghafar Sultani, were married in a traditional Afghan ceremony in Hay’s living room. With no spouse or children of her own, Hay gave the newlyweds heirlooms from her own family as wedding gifts, including a 19th-century teapot that they now use to serve saffron tea. The couple plan to buy half of Hay’s house to help her cover property taxes. “The three of us became a family,” Hay said.

Even in her new life in Vermont, Nabizada has continued communicating, online, with women in Afghanistan, many of whom are in hiding and no longer allowed to attend school.

Nabizada still teaches them to debate — in English. ➆

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Moving day for Marshfield School of Weaving arrived with the attendant stressors typical of a do-it-yourself relocation: anxieties about packing up or unloading in the rain, sadness about leaving a longtime home and pressure to work efficiently to maximize volunteer helpers’ time. Three were due at a cider pressing party at 2 p.m., and a fourth had a Jersey cow expected to calve that day. (She had twin heifers.)

This effort featured the added challenge of dismantling, loading and hauling 10 massive antique looms. School director Justin Squizzero admitted he had no idea how long it would take.

The school had lost the lease on the barn, on Eaton Cemetery Road in Marshfield, where it had operated since 1975 — with the exception of 15 years when it was closed. It was moving an hour away to the Old Village Church on the Newbury Village Common.

Just a day earlier, eight students had been weaving at the school, where classes were full this summer. In 2023, Marshfield School of Weaving, which will keep its name, hosted 212 students who came from 32 states as well as Australia, New Zealand, Scotland and Canada.

“There really isn’t any other school that teaches what we teach — certainly not in the U.S.,” Squizzero said.

Squizzero teaches “a form of time travel,” said Emari Traffie, a student in his final class at the old building. Most of the school’s looms, which are roughly six by six feet, were built in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, with the oldest probably dating back to 1771. Some were given to the school by the American Textile History Museum in Lowell, Mass., after it closed in 2016.

They are antiques, but not the kind that sit inside climate-controlled display cases. These are working looms, subject to the oils on people’s hands and the stifling humidity of a Vermont summer. And on this thankfully dry September Saturday, they would be moved the way they’d likely been moved earlier in their lifespans: by friends and neighbors who showed up with trailers, muscle and good cheer.

Fog swallowed the school at 9 a.m. as Jeff Goodell and his 6-year-old Lab, Poppy, arrived in a Chevy Silverado pulling a horse trailer. He and Squizzero are neighbors in Newbury. Sue Carpenter,

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FOR THE FUTURE OF THE ORGANIZATION, IT’S REALLY THE BEST THING THAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED.

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who’s known Squizzero since performing with him in Unadilla Theatre’s H.M.S. Pinafore 10 years ago, pulled in along with her partner, Jim Colgan, each in a pickup truck towing a trailer. Squizzero’s husband, Andrew Haggan, directed traffic. Next to the barn, mushrooms simmered in pans on a portable stove as faculty member Joann Darling ran a workshop on natural dyes for two sisters-in-law, one from Pennsylvania, the other, New Jersey. Inside, on the second floor where the looms stood under the hand-hewn beams of the 215-year-old barn, Sara Moulton boxed up lights. Joanne O’Meara gathered the shearlings that pad the loom seats, stacked them in a box and taped it up, then darted around collecting loose fabric items. “I have to keep moving,” she said.

Packing yarn, bookshelves, file cabinets and other small furniture items required no particular expertise. Most of the volunteers were not weavers. One of them, John Marsh, had never even been to the school before.

Haggan, a mail carrier, has woven just two pieces of cloth, but he appeared to be the day’s director of operations, eager to make progress. Employing the skills of both a border collie and a schoolteacher, he moved quickly and purposefully, kindly discouraging idle chatter and directing hands to meaningful tasks. “All of the loomy bits that ended up here can go into Jim’s trailer,” he said, standing near the base of the stairs.

I began sneaking in questions to the other workers when Haggan was out of

earshot, but he spotted Carpenter talking to me just inside the front door. “I am terribly sorry to interrupt,” he said to Carpenter. “You are the only person who doesn’t have a current job. Please come with me.”

Carpenter followed him up the stairs, and I followed Carpenter. Squizzero, rubber mallet in one hand and dowel rod in the other, was about to take apart a loom. Haggan and Carpenter would hold up the sides.

Squizzero put one end of a dowel rod on the head of a wooden pin and tapped the other end to pop out the pin. He wriggled apart the mortise and tenon joinery. Partway through the task, he stopped working to answer a question — from Carpenter, not me.

“I’m sorry,” Haggan interjected. “Taking apart the looms is very, very important.”

Carpenter suggested that Squizzero could talk and work at the same time.

“He couldn’t!” Haggan said. “Did you see what just happened?”

The looms came apart fast — no power tools needed — and volunteers carried the pieces down six steep steps, around a 90-degree turn, down seven more steps and out the front door. By 11:30 a.m. six looms were dismantled. The fog had dissipated, and the first two truckloads departed.

Most American handweaving and weaving education come out of the early 20th-century arts and crafts revival movement. But the Marshfield school teaches older traditional methods, using different, more efficient, equipment, Squizzero said.

Contemporary looms, created for hobbyists, sacrifice the ergonomic advantages of looms built for people who worked on them for a living. That’s one reason the old looms are so big. “It’s because they’re built so that the weaver can fit inside of the tool, as opposed to having to conform their body to kind of wrap around the tool,” Squizzero said. Weavers use the techniques they learn at the school in their professional work, to demonstrate weaving at historic sites or simply for personal enrichment.

School founder Norman Kennedy began learning traditional weaving as a child in Scotland in the 1930s, when the clattering of old handlooms behind an

Justin Squizzero dismantling a loom

The Old Village Church in Newbury, which now houses the Marshfield School of Weaving

Aberdeen tenement piqued his curiosity. He traveled through the Outer Hebrides absorbing the textile tradition that stretched back centuries. He also learned Gaelic and traditional folk songs. In 1967, he performed at the Newport Folk Festival, as did Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, Arlo Guthrie and Maybelle Carter.

Kennedy, now 91, continued to appear at festivals, singing and weaving. When he saw Vermont’s mountains, he recalled, a tear rolled down his cheek. “Home,” he said.

With backing from Virginia Stranahan, the granddaughter of Champion Spark Plug cofounder Frank Stranahan, Kennedy opened the school on a farm next to hers. The barn was leaning, and Stranahan had considered razing it, Squizzero said, but it was renovated instead. He first saw it in 2007, when he was 19 and arrived to study with Kennedy and Kennedy’s apprentice, Kate Smith, who had that year reopened the school after its hiatus.

Smith operated the school as a for-profit enterprise and served as proprietor and director. She retired in 2023, the year it became a nonprofit, and Squizzero became director in January 2024.

In March, board president John Schratwieser got an email from the Ohio banker representing the trust that owns the school’s building. “The family” had decided not to renew the lease. The message offered no explanation and did not name the family. Squizzero said Virginia Stranahan’s family owns the building; her two children could not be reached for comment.

“As far as we’re concerned, the why is really no longer relevant,” Schratwieser said, “because we have been so welcomed by the town of Newbury.” The new site allows the looms to be on the first floor, accessible to people who can’t climb stairs. Schratwieser praised the support from the “alumni of the school

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do and are making these donations to make it possible for us to really, not just continue, but to kind of thrive for the first time in a while.”

The new building is next to Newbury Elementary School. Marshfield School of Weaving directors plan to offer workshops for children and community engagement projects, “things that just never would have been possible under a sole proprietorship,” Schratwieser said. “So, for the future of the organization, it’s really the best thing that could have happened.”

Squizzero, a Rhode Island native, has a personal connection to the new building. When he was 8 or 9 years old, he built it out of paper. He had Dover Publications’ “Cut and Assemble an Early New England Village” kit. Its meeting house was a replica of the Old Village Church.

Relocating the weaving school is bittersweet, Squizzero said, but the school exists to preserve a craft. “It’s not about a place,” he said. “It’s all in people’s hands, and that is incredibly mobile. We carry it with us any place we practice these skills.” ➆

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Tasting the Townships

A delicious day trip just over the border into Québec

BY MELISSA PASANEN • pasanen@sevendaysvt.com

The cosmopolitan beacon of Montréal shines bright for Vermont gourmands craving a global menu. For a mellower route to Québécois food and drink, cross the border at Highgate Springs and take your first right.

Just over an hour’s drive from Burlington, the Eastern Townships’ Brome-Missisquoi region is a landscape of country roads winding through dairy farms, orchards and quaint villages anchored by steepled churches. Comfortably familiar, in other words, but also transporting — the French accent extends

beyond language to cozy café-bakeries and bistros, on-farm pubs, and gracious vineyard restaurants. Between meals and sips, there are galleries, shops and farmers markets to visit, plus biking and hiking trails to explore.

The region boasts a well-established wine-making community going back more than 40 years, along with many cideries and breweries. Serendipitously, our recommended breakfast, lunch and dinner itinerary starts at an award-winning co ee roastery followed by stops at a cidery, a winery and a brewery. Just call me beverage-motivated.

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is article is part of a travel series on Québec. e province’s destination marketing organization, Bonjour Québec, is a financial underwriter of the project but has no influence over story selection or content. Find the complete series plus travel tips at sevendaysvt.com/quebec.

One of the joys of the townships is that a day trip to the Québécois countryside can be a spontaneous excursion. And if you stick to the towns closest to the border, you can easily hit several destinations in one day.

That said, the region is bustling right now with apple and grape harvests, and fiery foliage is starting to light up the hillsides, so you might consider making reservations. Business picks up every year as summer slides into fall, according to Brasserie Dunham pub manager Annie Cardinal. It’s like everyone suddenly realizes winter is coming, she said with a smile, and collectively decides to go for a drive.

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House-smoked pork sandwich at Brasserie Dunham

Espresso drinks at Café Yamabiko

Ferme Cidricole Èquinoxe co-owners Audrey-Anne Lussier and Marc-Antoine Arsenault-Chiasson

Salmon and asparagus at Restaurant Ôma

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Mirabelles Bakery in South Burlington Sold to New Owners

Slightly more than a year after being listed for sale for $1.3 million, MIRABELLES BAKERY in South Burlington has new owners. Cofounder ALISON LANE confirmed that she and ANDREW SILVA have sold their 34-year-old bakery to JAKE and ALEXANDRIA KENT of Fairfax for an undisclosed price.

Lane, 60, and Silva, 62, met as students at the now-closed New England Culinary Institute before launching their bakery and café in Burlington in 1990. In early 2020, they moved Mirabelles to 3060 Williston Road, where they continued to bake and cook for takeout and wholesale orders.

When Seven Days reported that the beloved bakery was on the market in July 2023, Lane said she and Silva were “ready not to think about it so much.”

After helping with the transition, Lane said, she is looking forward to enjoying “so many things I put aside.”

Jake Kent, 38, said he and his wife are longtime Mirabelles customers who “started going there as kids.” His favorite menu item is key lime pie, and Alexandria’s is the chocolate layer cake. “The goal is really not to change much at all,” Jake said.

After working in financial planning for about 17 years, Jake was ready for something new, he said. His wife has an MBA from Norwich University. Her

mother, ALLISON CROWSON, will run the bakery’s front end.

While none of the family members has a culinary background, they hired RACHEL CEMPROLA

and Silva’s advice. Over her 13-year culinary career, Cemprola, 34, has worked in Palm Beach, Fla., and Waco, Texas. Most recently, she helped open MARCHÉ CAFÉ in Shelburne, where she was head pastry chef for about two years.

Weenies Hot Dogs Hits Church Street in Burlington This Fall

Late-night options on the Church Street Marketplace will get a boost this fall with the opening of DOGS, a 300-square-foot, takeout-only restaurant in the former TD Bank ATM location at 80 Church Street.

SHLOMI LAVI, who owns Weenies as well as gift shop Flora & Fauna at 70 Church Street with his wife, their tiny spot has “large shoes to fill,” thanks to the legacy of Hot Dog Lady Lois Bodoky, who operated a cart on Church Street from 1977 to 2005.

Weenies will serve quarter-pound Hebrew National all-beef hot dogs and vegan dogs on regular or gluten-free buns. The menu will range from the

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Crème brûlée cake at Mirabelles

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Tasting the Townships

That’s what I did, too, with my husband on a recent weekend. Here’s a day trip’s worth of what we ate and drank.

All prices are in Canadian dollars.

MORNING BREW: SUTTON

Café Yamabiko, 6A rue Principale Sud, Sutton, yamabikocoffeeroasters.com

Sutton was buzzing with cyclists and farmers market shoppers on a Saturday morning. In the hubbub, we almost missed CAFÉ YAMABIKO tucked back off the main street through town. Then we spied the sign, sporting an adorable three-eyed creature with a grin and its tongue hanging out: the universal language of “yum.”

Inside, the small counter-service café smelled of freshly roasted beans, which are sourced from small farmers and cooperatives. Expert baristas pulled excellent espressos and served from a small case of sweet and savory pastries.

Yamabiko belongs to married couple Nahoko Nakada, 33, and Chris Shinn, 38, who launched the coffee business at the Sutton farmers market in 2020 before moving into their own space in spring 2021.

In 2022, Yamabiko won Québec roaster of the year for the region beyond Montréal. Shinn roasts most beans to medium and light-medium, allowing the natural aromas of each to shine, whether they’re the floral and berry notes of a Kenyan coffee or a washed Guatemalan with flavors of hazelnut and milk chocolate.

Sitting at an outside table, we enjoyed a tall, iced cold-brew ($4.50) and a small latte ($4.50) alongside a tender scone studded with olives, cheddar and sun-dried tomatoes ($4) and a moist, fruity carrot muffin ($3.95). Several appealing options made without gluten included orange-ginger-almond cakes ($4.50) and cocoa power bars ($4.25) packed with tahini, carrots, oats and cranberries. Nakada and her mother-in-law bake many of the pastries, and the café also sources from Bromont’s PittNik.

For a more substantial breakfast, try the prepared foods at the Saturday-morning Sutton farmers market, whose vendors whip up breakfast burritos and pull translucent dumplings from bamboo steamers. Nakada and Shinn also recommended Mollies Café Dinette Buvette, where I have enjoyed meals including the buckwheat “crêpe

monsieur” with ham, mushrooms, béchamel and cheddar ($15).

Yamabiko means “echo in the mountain” in Nakada’s native Japanese and, for her, recalls childhood hikes: “I played with yamabiko all the time, calling ‘Yahoo, yahoo!’” You could do the same after breakfast on trails at nearby Mount Sutton.

FARM-FRESH LUNCH: FARNHAM

Ferme Cidricole Équinoxe, 2015 route 104, Farnham, 450-293-5802, fermecidricoleequinoxe.com, open through October 20. Reservations recommended by phone or DM on Facebook or Instagram.

I first stumbled upon Farnham’s FERME CIDRICOLE ÉQUINOXE while meandering through the townships in 2022. Co-owner Audrey-Anne Lussier, then very pregnant, guided me and my husband through a tasting of its dry, naturally fermented, organic ciders. She and her partner, Marc-Antoine Arsenault-Chiasson, were in their second year of making hard cider on the small orchard and farm they bought in 2019.

The couple, now in their late twenties, have since added not only a child but also, new this year, an on-farm pub. During their season from Mother’s Day weekend through October 20, guests sit at outdoor tables under cover near the open kitchen for lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday, plus Sunday lunch. (The final weekend is also a province-wide hard cider open house called La Grande Presse.)

The pub’s simple but beautifully

Café Yamabiko co-owners Nahoko Nakada and Chris Shinn

Coffee drinks and pastries at Café Yamabiko

Apple trees and free-range chickens at Ferme Cidricole Équinoxe

presented plates pair well with Équinoxe’s ciders and also meet the couple’s broader goals of building a diversified, organic operation. They grow much of the produce, such as the tomatoes and herbs for the tomato salad ($11.50) with green herb sauce topped by fresh local cheese. The grilled chicken ($16) was delicious, with an apple reduction and farm-grown zucchini served over spelt risotto. After eating, we strolled over to see those free-range chickens dust-bathing under apple trees.

featured in the corn ribs ($9). The long strips of kernels still on a strip of cob looked like the curly legs of a deep-sea creature and tasted like the best fried fair food.

THIS IS LIKE CALIFORNIA; THIS

IS LIKE FRANCE — BUT IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE.

HAKIM CHAJAR

Lussier and Arsenault-Chiasson have added 1,000 apple trees to the orchard, mostly traditional cider varieties, plus other fruits and berries. Some of the latter are used in their cider-based spirits, which are featured on their cocktail list.

I tried a flight of four ciders ($10). I particularly liked Rafale, Lussier’s favorite,

What they do not raise, the couple source from neighbors, such as the corn

Cider flight at Ferme Cidricole Équinoxe

which was tart with a whisper of sweetness, and Inséparable, made from the farm’s aronia and sea buckthorn berries as well as apples.

The young couple are building a reputation for their ciders. “When people say, ‘This tastes like it’s from Bretagne,” Lussier said, referring to a fabled French cider region, “that’s one of the best compliments.”

DINNER AT THE VINEYARD: DUNHAM

Restaurant Ôma at the Vignoble du Ruisseau, 4500 chemin Strobl, Dunham, restaurantoma.com and levignobleduruisseau.com

When chef-owner Hakim Chajar of the new RESTAURANT ÔMA at the Vignoble du Ruisseau winery first toured the property, he was immediately taken by the picturesque building nestled among vineyards and rolling hills.

The 43-year-old chef cooked at Michelin-starred restaurants in France, California’s Napa Valley and Spain before winning a “Top Chef”-style Québec television contest, landing his own show and opening two restaurants in Montréal.

“I said, ‘This is like California; this is like France,’” Chajar recalled, “‘but in the middle of nowhere.’”

Driving on dirt roads to Vignoble du Ruisseau for our 7 p.m. reservation, we did wonder if Google Maps was taking us nowhere. But then, there it was: the winery château in which Chajar’s new restaurant occupies a 90-seat top floor with high, beamed ceilings and an expansive vineyard view.

Chajar named Ôma with a word that means “the origin of all life” in the Arabic dialect spoken by his Moroccan Canadian family. It opened in June with an elegant vineyard-to-table lunch and dinner menu, served year-round from Thursday through Sunday.

One of the chef’s first steps before committing to the restaurant was to taste all the Ruisseau wines, which not only pair with his menu but are often ingredients. “The wine and food have to be good together,” Chajar said. “It’s kind of like being a couple.”

At lunch, dishes such as gazpacho ($15); fresh pasta with lamb, ricotta and harissa ($32); and charcoal-roasted chicken for two with apples and Gewürztraminer sauce ($50) can be ordered individually or as part of a prix-fixe menu for $50 on Thursday and Friday or $55 on weekends.

Dinner is offered at three prix-fixe levels, from three courses for $70 to nine

for $145. Wine can be ordered by the glass ($13 to $26) or bottle, or as a paired tasting of four wines ($60).

My husband and I went for the whole shebang, which began with a sweet, bubbly blanc de blancs made, surprisingly, with the vineyard’s Chardonnay grapes. We learned that an innovative geothermal heating system helps the vines survive winter.

Our first dish arrived in a large box containing six spoons cradling meticulously

deeply infused with the flavor of oysters that had been puréed into it. Tender poached cod received a theatrical tableside pour of tomato-and-vegetable consommé that channeled all the goodness of a peak-summer garden.

We could see Chajar and his team working in a windowed kitchen at the heart of the restaurant. Unfortunately, service was a little bumpy for such a high-end experience, and he later acknowledged dining room staffing has been challenging.

After a tripart chocolate-and-fruit dessert course, we were grateful to be staying the night nearby. For those with gastronomic inclinations, I recommend Ôma, but for a day trip, I’d suggest a less ambitious dinner order or a lunch visit.

BONUS MEAL: A DUNHAM MICROBREWERY

Brasserie Dunham, 3809 rue Principale, Dunham, 450-295-1500, brasseriedunham.com

After Équinoxe closes for the season, or if you’re looking for a more relaxed vibe than Ôma, BRASSERIE DUNHAM makes a great lunch or dinner destination. The Dunham village brewery, founded in 2011, is known for saison beers, but its list ranges from Wit de Ouf — a crazy wit brewed with lemon, lemongrass, black pepper and coriander — to Sovy, a Bohemian-style blond lager. The brewpub buzzes with tables of cyclists and Montréal hipsters mingling on the terrace. There is also a seasonal weekend beer garden with a pizza oven.

Pours of the Propolis blond saison brewed with honey and the cloudy, citrusy, lightly hopped Cyclope IPA (each $6 for 12 ounces) go down easily with the approachable, well-made fare. Try the fire-blistered Alsatian pizza ($22) topped with mushrooms, bacon and local cheddar or the house-smoked pork sandwich ($25) with local raw-milk cheese and jalapeños. Grab a four-pack from the beer boutique to take home as a quaffable souvenir of a day well spent. ➆

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constructed bites: confit of sweet tomato; a pastry shell filled with gingery tuna tartare; and a mélange of feta, grape and artichoke.

The meal continued as a steady flow of well-composed plates, many featuring not only the vineyard’s wines but also its grapes.

Scallops swam in bright, creamy buttermilk sauce spangled with fresh grapes and plums and crunchy toasted buckwheat. A spiced, roasted hunk of maitake mushroom came with a velvety blanc de blancs cream

At almost any stop, you will find pamphlets detailing area activities, including the Route des Vins (wine route), the Brasseurs des Cantons (microbrewery circuit) and les Têtes Fromagères (cheesemakers circuit). They are all available online, too, if you want to do some advance planning. Learn more at laroutedesvins.ca, easterntownships. org, tourismebrome-missisquoi.ca and cantonsdelest.com. For tips on crossing the border and what you can bring back with you, visit sevendaysvt.com/quebec.

Chef-owner Hakim Chajar at Restaurant Ôma

Restaurant Ôma

Beers at Brasserie Dunham

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classics to “chef-inspired” specialty toppings, Lavi said. Customers will order on a kiosk at the cashless biz, which is designed to run with minimal staff.

Lavi, 25, previously owned restaurants in Marine Park and Borough Park, Brooklyn, and in Newark, N.J.; he sold all three before moving to Burlington last year. (Weenies is unrelated to a similarly named New Jersey chain.)

Seeking a slower pace of life for his young family, “I swore off restaurants,” Lavi told Seven Days. But the small corner

spot between INSOMNIA COOKIES and ALWAYS FULL ASIAN MARKET caught his eye even before Flora & Fauna opened in February.

“It’s too good of a spot,” he said. “It lit a fire in me.”

Weenies will feature a black-andwhite checkerboard floor, bright red accents, a stainless-steel standing bar, and a graffiti-tagged brick wall — all to make it “feel like it’s been there for three or four generations,” Lavi said.

He described Weenies as a cheap, easy spot for family daytime dining and a non-pizza option for students and other late-night customers. Hours are expected to be 11 a.m. until midnight or 2 a.m.

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Namaste Kitchen Expands to Burlington With ‘Express’ Takeout Spot

The former GBG Indian Kitchen location at 471 Riverside Avenue in Burlington opened as NAMASTE KITCHEN EXPRESS on Tuesday, September 24. The takeout-focused Nepali restaurant is the second business for the Pradhan family, which also owns NAMASTE KITCHEN in Shelburne.

ISHMITA PRADHAN told Seven Days the cozy spot is “like a Nepali-Indian fast-food restaurant,” serving appetizers such as samosas, pakoras and samosa chaat — which Pradhan called “Nepalistyle nachos” — plus “quick, easy entrées.”

“We want it to be convenient for people during lunchtime and for college students,” she said.

Her parents, PABI and SANTA PRADHAN, opened Namaste Kitchen on Shelburne Road in 2022. The Burlington version is much smaller, with just a few booths for dine-in customers. Delivery will be available.

Pradhan said no changes are planned in Shelburne. She and her siblings will continue to help their parents run the restaurants, which are both open 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day except Monday. Learn more on Facebook.

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Songs of Support

Scrag Mountain Music performs original lullabies written by parents struggling with adversity BY HANNAH FEUER • hfeuer@sevendaysvt.com

Since 2019, a group of Vermont organizations has offered parents dealing with domestic violence, addiction or incarceration a novel approach to finding healing: composing lullabies for their children.

“The lights of my life, you helped me to be better,” a Vermont mom named Sydney wrote in a song titled “A Mother’s Love.” “I know right now is hard, but our future will be brighter. This is not our forever.”

She penned the song as part of the Lullaby Project, a program that began in 2011 at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute in New York City and has since spread around the globe. Scrag Mountain Music, a Marshfield arts organization that performs chamber music and o ers music education programs, brought the project to Vermont. Musicians from Scrag Mountain and leaders from Writers for Recovery, an organization that o ers writing workshops for those struggling with addiction, pair up with parents who have experienced traumatic life events to write original songs for their children.

Now, the public can hear Scrag Mountain musicians perform these one-of-akind lullabies in concert on Saturday, September 28, at the Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro. An accompanying art exhibition runs from Wednesday, September 25, to Sunday, October 6.

I’M A GREAT BELIEVER IN THE HEALING POWER OF ART AND MUSIC.

AMY TORCHIA

The authors of the lullabies include men and women served by the Vermont Network, a nonprofit fighting domestic and sexual violence; the Kids-A-Part program of Burlington’s Lund family center, which aims to minimize the trauma experienced by children whose parents are in prison; Outright Vermont, which supports LGBTQ+ youth; and women at the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility.

co-artistic director of Scrag Mountain describes a lullaby as a supportive song created for another person. While most participants write to their children, some opt for songs intended for another person or a younger version of themselves.

To spark inspiration, leaders from Writers for Recovery guide parents through writing prompts, completing sentences such as “When we’re together…” and “You come from…” Participants choose and sing the most compelling phrases from their writing. A musician then translates the vocal harmony into a musical score.

For many of the mothers and fathers, Premo explained, the leap from written words to music can be a di cult transition. Asking people to use their singing voice, he said, adds an extra layer of vulnerability.

“The process often starts with a fair amount of skepticism about people’s abilities to create a song. People come in saying things like, ‘Oh, I’m not a musician. I could never write music,’” Premo said. “Our job is to help each person break through that barrier.”

Lullaby Project participants

Past lullabies have ranged in subject and tone from an upbeat tune about remembering family beach trips to an introspective song about the miracle of childbirth.

For parents who find themselves separated from their children, the experience of writing a lullaby can be particularly empowering, according to Amy Torchia, director of the Vermont Network’s Healing Together Project, which o ers arts programming to families experiencing domestic violence. Research shows that lullabies can have therapeutic benefits, providing calming e ects and strengthening the bond between parent and child.

“I’m a great believer in the healing power of art and music,” Torchia said. “The [incarcerated] women in the facility, they want to just keep writing. They’re writing and writing and writing, even when they’re done with their song.”

While a lullaby typically might be thought of as a soothing tune that lulls a child to sleep, Evan Premo defines the genre more broadly. The founder and

Parents leave with an audio recording of their lullaby and a written version of the musical composition. Many have the chance to hear their original song performed live at an annual concert by Scrag Mountain. The upcoming show will be the third Lullaby Project concert in Vermont, featuring roughly 20 songs written by Vermonters this year.

The related art show offers audio recordings of the songs alongside photos and videos of the creation process. Other displays include bird sculptures and painted rocks created as part of the Healing Together Project.

Some of the lullabies could eventually appear on a national stage: In June 2023, musicians at Carnegie Hall performed a song by a Vermonter named Ellen. It was about her dream of reuniting with her granddaughter.

“When we’re together, we’ll make snow angels. You’ll be running around trying to catch the snowflakes,” Ellen wrote in “When We’re Together.”

Many of the lullabies deal with that theme, the longing to be together.

“You’re the only one who’s heard my heart from the inside,” a Vermonter named Emily wrote in a song titled “You’re the Only One.” “No matter how far apart we may be, I’ll always be your mama.” ➆

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Healing Together: A Lullaby Project Celebration Concert, Saturday, September 28, 4 p.m.; and “ e Healing Together Art Show,” on view through October 6, at Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro. Free. highlandartsvt.org

Period Pieces

The first-ever Burlington Baroque Festival offers music by the era’s enduring stars

BY AMY LILLY • lilly@sevendaysvt.com

L’Harmonie des saisons, an earlymusic ensemble based in Granby, Québec, has sold out all seven of its Burlington concerts since its music director, Eric Milnes, first brought the lively and highly trained group to town two years ago. Now confident of the Queen City’s taste for early music, particularly of the baroque era (roughly 1600 to 1750), Milnes has launched the first-ever Burlington Baroque Festival. Starting Thursday, September 26, it offers four days of music by the era’s enduring stars: Claudio Monteverdi, George Frideric Handel, Antonio Vivaldi, Alessandro Marcello and Johann Sebastian Bach.

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A baroque music festival “has been part of my hopes and plans since I arrived” in Burlington in 2020, Milnes said. That year, he started directing the College Street Congregational Choir, and in 2022 he added director of the Vermont Choral Union to his job titles. Milnes assembled the festival’s 14 vocal soloists, 27 musicians and 24-member chorus by combining L’Harmonie’s professional members, who include invited earlymusic specialists from around the world, and 24 Vermont singers.

It’s a grand undertaking that wouldn’t be out of place in a baroque-era church teeming with sculpted putti, gilded columns and lavishly painted surfaces. Alas, Burlington has no such treasure, so the festival will take place in the next-best venue: the cleanlined 1972 Cathedral Church of St. Paul.

Baroque music is no rarity in the Green Mountains; Upper Valley Baroque of Hanover, N.H., often brings its concerts to Randolph, and various classical series occasionally feature works of that era. What distinguishes the festival is that its musicians will play period instruments and sing in historically appropriate vocal styles. Musicologists have painstakingly researched such performance techniques of the time over recent decades.

Milnes, who earned his master’s at the Juilliard School, has likewise spent decades implementing that research as director of numerous early-music ensembles in his native New York City, around the U.S. and abroad. Following historical practice, he directs from the harpsichord bench while playing. Two of L’Harmonie’s albums have won JUNO Awards — the Canadian equivalent of the Grammys — for best classical album of the year.

“I’m a hard-core early-music person, and Eric is as hard-core,” said invited violinist Scott Metcalfe, who has performed with Milnes since 1986. Artistic director of the Boston early-music ensemble Blue Heron, Metcalfe will be the festival’s concertmaster on Monteverdi’s “Vespers of 1610”; Handel’s two-act masque, or concert-style opera, Acis and Galatea; and the final, allBach concert, which includes two Brandenburg concertos and the Magnificat.

Burlington Baroque Festival musicians

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Embracing Uncertainty

Arts and cultural organization staffers learn about disaster preparedness

BY MARY ANN LICKTEIG • maryann@sevendaysvt.com

Artists, musicians, librarians, and representatives of historical societies, municipalities and performing arts groups gathered in Barre last week to learn from experts, and each other, how to build disaster resilience.

Tropical Storm Irene in 2011 served as a wake-up call for the importance of such training, said Rachel Onuf, director of the Vermont Historical Records Program. Since then, COVID-19, back-to-back July floods and the recent detection of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) have provided repeated, unwelcome reminders.

Eighty-four people participated in the Vermont Arts & Culture Disaster and Resilience Network’s Day of Learning on September 17. Topics included how to hold events in an era of climate change; safe and inclusive cultural program planning; the business and legal considerations for emergency preparedness; and writing and maintaining an effective disaster plan. Three local groups that have coped with flooding opened their sites for tours.

The disaster and resilience network, formed in 2019, is a partnership of the Vermont Arts Council and the Vermont State Archives & Records Administration. It enables artists as well as arts and heritage organizations to share expertise and resources, mobilize response for emergency assistance, and engage collectively with first responders and emergency management agencies.

Disruptive events have become more unpredictable, said Day of Learning participant Andrea Otto, community liaison and film curator for Catamount Arts. Among other programming, the St. Johnsbury organization presents outdoor concerts. Three of its eight summer concerts at Dog Mountain were forced indoors to Fenton W. Chester Arena in Lyndon Center, according to development and communications director Ashley Van Zandt. July rains flooded Dog Mountain’s fields and trails and washed out roads, driveways and pond banks.

“For us,” Van Zandt said, emergency planning is “a very real issue and very relevant for our everyday work right now.”

The Burlington Intervale, which sits along the Winooski River and is prone to disastrous flooding, harbored a second threat this year: mosquitoes. In late August, the Vermont Department of Health declared Burlington a

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high-risk town for mosquitoborne EEE and encouraged residents to stay inside between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. until the first hard frost. That forced the Intervale Center to cancel the last two weeks of its Summervale festival series. Its Wintervale events, on the other hand, can’t rely on snow, events manager Sammy LeVine said, asking, “How do we shift that?”

Keynote speaker Anna Glover aimed to help listeners embrace planning for uncertainty and risk and, by doing so, build resilience and community. Glover, who uses they/them pronouns, is director of theater safety and occupational

LOOK AT YOUR WORST STORIES AND TRY TO FLIP THEM AROUND.

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health at Yale University’s David Geffen School of Drama and the Yale Repertory Theatre. Their talk was titled “Beautiful Uncertainty: How to Live (and Thrive) With Risk.”

Glover offered six tips to navigate uncertainty created by Ben Cattaneo, founder of London-based consulting firm the Decision-Making Studio. The first is to reduce reliance on things. For example, Glover said, before their keynote, “I practiced without notes. I practiced without PowerPoint. I practiced without a microphone.” Doing so would help the talk succeed if the tools failed.

Build community, question everything, get involved, Glover continued, and ask, “What next?” as opposed to “Why me?” If an event goes awry, be the first to acknowledge it. “Tell it all. Tell it true. Tell it fast,” Glover said, and be a source of information for others. Then ask, what do we need to keep going?

Glover suggested a higher goal than resilience: anti-fragility. Resilience implies getting back to the same place, Glover said. But changing and growing can make an organization stronger.

At Studio Place Arts in downtown Barre, executive director Sue Higby reeled off tip after practical tip for

managing a building in a flood zone. Her three-story nonprofit is located on a block with a long history of flooding. Tip No. 1: Know where the water is coming from. Talk to neighbors and learn the history.

Higby went on: Set the elevator resting position to the first floor, not the basement. Pour a solution of white vinegar and warm water over sump pumps to make sure they are primed and ready to go. Cover pit pumps with wire mesh to block debris that could wash in and shut them off. Set up a generator; if the power company turns off electricity, as happened in Barre during the 2023 flood, sump pumps won’t work.

Turn off the boiler and shut off the fuse for the elevator. Mark that fuse switch with white paint so it can be seen in the dark. Hang a flood to-do list inside a plastic sleeve along with a flashlight — on a cord to keep hands free — at the top of the basement steps.

After the 2023 flood, which left three and a half feet of water in SPA’s basement and closed the building for about two weeks, Higby had two walls of the foundation renovated. The 2024 flood required a 20-minute cleanup with a Shop-Vac. Higby opened the next day. As a fundraiser — another arts organization essential — she asked artists to create works with the bricks salvaged from the foundation work. Higby auctioned them and raised $5,000 to help pay the bill. She gave other bricks to local students, then displayed their artworks in the studio.

“It’s a good idea to look at your worst stories and try to flip them around and make something happen — maybe something beautiful happen,” Higby said.

In her session at the end of the day, Jesse Keel, a preservation specialist from the Northeast Document Conservation Center, explained the hows and whys of conducting risk assessments, writing disaster plans, building supply kits, educating staff and keeping all of those elements up to date. She clicked through slides packed with tools, apps and phone numbers specifically designed for arts and cultural organizations.

Pat Fowler, archivist and collections manager for the Bellows Falls Historical Society, downloaded one of those apps before Keel’s session even ended. ➆

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An Apple a Day

Hackett’s Orchard carries on a family tradition in the Champlain Islands

In the family that runs Hackett’s Orchard in South Hero, the passion for apples skipped a generation. Ron and Celia Hackett founded the orchard in 1967. They had two daughters who found successful careers o the farm. But Ron and Celia’s grandson Devin grew up on the farm and fell in love with it. Now orchard manager, Devin eats about 10 apples a day to sample the product. He and his wife, Amanda, even changed their surname to Hackett to carry on the family name, which they share with their two sons.

Sadly, Celia died earlier this year. But Ron, now almost 89, continues to stay involved at the orchard. He mows the land. The Hacketts’ orchard has expanded from five acres to 15, and the farm o ers pickyour-own apples, cider doughnuts and cider.

In the latest episode of “Stuck in Vermont,” Seven Days senior multimedia producer Eva Sollberger spent a balmy Wednesday at the

orchard meeting the Hackett family, getting a tour and enjoying a hot cider doughnut.

Sollberger spoke with Seven Days about filming the episode.

Why did you feature this farm?

Fall is my favorite season, and I love visiting orchards. A few years back, I featured Allenholm Farm, across the road from Hackett’s, and I vowed to come back to

IT WAS A PERFECT LATESUMMER DAY WHEN I VISITED, EXCELLENT WEATHER FOR APPLE PICKING.

cover it. Devin said there were once several orchards in South Hero, but now only two remain. It’s kind of funny that they are right across the road from each other.

Both orchards have their own charms, but if you want a creemee or an apple pie,

go to Allenholm; if you want doughnuts or an apple crisp, head to Hackett’s. It was a perfect late-summer day when I visited, excellent weather for apple picking. This was my first trip to Hackett’s, but it won’t be my last.

Looked like a tasty afternoon.

The first person I met at Hackett’s was Deb Plumley, Devin’s mom. Within a few minutes of saying hello, she handed me a hot cider doughnut. I think that makes us friends for life.

I got to film the doughnuts getting made — mouthwatering! I asked Plumley if I could use an apple for the introduction to the video, and she recommended a RubyMac, a strain of McIntosh. It is incredibly red and, when you shine it, practically glows. The RubyMac was yummy, too — both sweet and tart.

I bought a few quarts of cider, which Devin presses on the premises, and it was delicious and flavorful. Probably one of the reasons I love fall in Vermont is all the good things to eat!

What did you learn about orchards? Devin showed me that the future of apple growing is dwarf trees, which are quite small and heavy with fruit. They are easy to maintain, prune and pick. But they aren’t what you might have in mind when you go apple picking. A family could pick these tiny trees clean in 10 minutes, and it wouldn’t be as fun. So orchards like Hackett’s keep larger trees for people who enjoy picking their own. Hunting around the tangled maze of branches to score those precious fruits makes the experience much more of an adventure.

The microclimate in the Champlain Islands deters extreme weather fluctuations, thanks to the proximity to Lake Champlain. When many orchards lost their crops to an early frost last spring, the apples at Hackett’s were fine.

It’s sad to hear that Celia Hackett died earlier this year.

I would have loved to meet Celia; she sounds like an amazing woman. Devin sent me photos of his grandparents, and one picture showed Celia making one of her beloved pies. She used to make eight varieties of fruit pie, which, of course, included apples. In the early years of the orchard, when Ron was working full time off the farm, Celia held down the fort.

Devin has been working on the orchard his whole life but only recently became full time. Before that, he juggled jobs on and o the farm. Farmers certainly do work hard.

Tell us about the “canary” tree. Devin showed me a tree that his grandpa named the “canary” tree, as in the canary in the coal mine. Ron used to watch this 100-year-old tree to see how the upcoming season would be. Devin examined it and said the buds for next year look promising. I wonder if Devin’s sons will one day check this tree as well.

Does an apple a day keep the doctor away?

Of course I had to ask Devin what his favorite apple was. He said, “Every apple’s my favorite, but it definitely changes.” He missed lunch the day we met up, so he ate about five apples o the trees while we talked. I asked him if he ever went to the doctor, and he said it had been a while. I guess the old adage is true, which gives me an excuse to visit more orchards this fall. ➆

Seven Days senior multimedia producer Eva Sollberger has been making her award-winning video series, “Stuck in Vermont,” since 2007. New episodes appear on the Seven Days website every other ursday and air the following night on the WCAX evening news. Sign up at sevendaysvt.com to receive an email alert each time a new one drops. And check these pages every other week for insights on the episodes.

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The violinist will play two instruments: for the Monteverdi, a replica of a famous Nicolò Amati violin from 1640 that suits the higher pitch of early 17th-century music; and for the rest, a mid-19th-century high-baroque-style violin. Both are strung with gut instead of metal or synthetic strings, which makes them sound “grittier, less smooth in articulation [with] a different overtone set” from modern violins, Metcalfe said.

According to Metcalfe, who grew up in Burlington, the city is “the perfect place” to launch a baroque festival. That’s partly because it’s situated between “two of the important poles of early music in North America” — Boston and Montréal.

“This is a rare opportunity for people in Burlington to hear things at a level that is unusual outside of major urban centers,” Metcalfe said.

Milnes has written extensive program notes about each piece, including Handel’s masque. Acis was far more popular than the Messiah during the composer’s lifetime, he said.

But Milnes is not so hard-core that he can’t step outside the realm of strict

authenticity. Saturday’s matinee concert, “Beatles Baroque!,” features Milnes’ arrangements of the Fab Four’s hits for baroque ensemble. The director has made four such albums since 1999 with ATMA Classique in Montréal; the first was a bestseller for the label. The idea is not so far-fetched, Milnes said: The Beatles used harpsichords, recorders and even baroque trumpets in their songs.

Music enthusiast Kevin Toohey looks forward to it all. He and his wife, Laura, cofounded and run NU Chocolat in Burlington, which frequently sponsors several local

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arts organizations, including the University of Vermont Lane Series and the Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival, and donates to the Burlington Baroque Festival. The Tooheys are L’Harmonie regulars.

“We’ve been to their two Messiahs, the Fauré Requiem and Bach’s St. John Passion I think people don’t really realize the tremendous opportunity they bring and the wonderfulness of these performers,” Kevin said.

Both Tooheys were music majors at Southern Illinois University, where they met; Laura played violin and Kevin bassoon. Kevin’s engagements during college included playing with the Memphis Symphony while Ella Fitzgerald sang and training under Leonard Slatkin with the St. Louis Symphony youth orchestra. He started an apprenticeship with a Swiss chocolatier immediately after college, but the couple and their five children continue to value music; daughter Gwen Russell is

a harpist and often attends L’Harmonie concerts with her organist husband.

Toohey understands Milnes’ historically informed approach from the inside, including the director’s sometimes dramatic tempo variations. In the baroque era, Toohey noted, “the meter would expand and contract in an improvisatory way; the tempo would speed up and slow down, pause, then take a breath and start up again.”

For audiences without his level of training, Toohey said baroque music’s wide appeal lies in its “focus … on beauty and goodness” — the same qualities he aims for in his chocolates. “There’s a purity and sincerity that’s conveyed” to listeners, he continued. “It speaks to their hearts and enlists the mind in a way that’s comforting and inspiring.”

“We’re born human,” he added; baroque music “helps us to be humane.” ➆

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The Substance

It’s always heartening to see an actor find their iconic role — one that perfectly fits their skills while also playing slyly on their public persona. Demi Moore has found hers with The Substance, the sophomore feature from French writer-director Coralie Fargeat (Revenge), which won a screenplay award at the Cannes Film Festival. This satire of Hollywood’s obsession with youth is also the most outrageous body horror film I’ve seen in years.

The deal

In her prime, actress Elisabeth Sparkle (Moore) was a megastar. At 50, she’s happy enough to host a daytime aerobics show — until the piggish network boss (Dennis Quaid) decides she’s over the hill.

Fired and adrift, Elisabeth crashes her car and lands in the hospital, where a nurse slips her a flash drive labeled “the Substance.”

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It leads her to a storage locker where she finds a kit that promises to help her recapture her youthful physical perfection. One injection, and a gorgeous replica of the younger Elisabeth (Margaret Qualley) births herself from the older one’s spine.

Self-christened “Sue,” Elisabeth’s second self is eager to snag Elisabeth’s former job and become a star in her own right. But the Substance has strict rules: The two symbiotic selves must switch places every seven days, with one remaining comatose while the other is active. If one perishes, so does the other.

Elisabeth will learn that sharing a life with your younger self is trickier than it sounds — especially when she wants to replace you permanently.

Will you like it?

What is it about French women filmmakers and body horror? Julia Ducournau’s Raw is one of the few films that have made me cringe in visceral repulsion; The Substance is another. Both these directors know that true horror involves far more than putting blood and guts on-screen. Longtime genre fans easily detach themselves from such imagery — unless the movie gives them an emotional connection to what they’re seeing. The Substance somehow accomplishes this feat, despite

not featuring a single conventionally sympathetic character.

Fargeat’s storytelling and visual style are glossy, hyperreal and cartoonish, almost to a Zack Snyder degree. The story takes place in an ’80s-tastic version of Hollywood in which cellphones exist, yet the entertainment industry is still obsessed with TV ratings and aging stars revitalize their careers by doing aerobics. The characters are archetypes with scant backstory or inner life. They all have a bit of monster in them, as hideous close-ups of their chewing mouths and straining glutes emphasize. (Let’s just say this movie has a slight butt fixation.)

Elisabeth might as well be Norma Desmond, empty without the crowd’s adoration; her name, Sparkle, sums up everything she wants from life. Sue is Barbie, eternally bouncing, preening and smiling, although she’s actually less complex than Margot Robbie’s take on the character. They’re surrounded by symbols as obvious as those of any classic melodrama: a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a billboard, a crimson hallway (because yes, there will be blood).

Some viewers will be turned o by The Substance’s lack of subtlety, not to mention its copious gore and nudity. They may even see Fargeat as objectifying her female characters and mocking their struggles. But

sometimes hyperbole is the best way to tell a story, and at the core of all this exaggeration and artifice, there’s genuine pain.

For all the florid grotesqueries on display in The Substance , the movie’s most disturbing scene involves Elisabeth’s preparation for a date with a high school acquaintance, a man she once would have considered beneath her. Redoing her makeup over and over, struggling to re-create Sue’s dewy youthfulness, she spirals into depths of self-hatred that movies have seldom plumbed. Moore is with her character every step of the way, and the scene is all the more gut-wrenching because the actor is famous for her successful defiance of aging.

That self-sabotage is what The Substance is about. Its overt feminist message — that our culture values women for their bodies — is both true and old news, but the real story here is how women enact society’s disgust on themselves.

And that story resonates. Elisabeth represents an extreme of shallowness, but we’ve all had our moments of feeling like her. In the film’s universe, all flesh — young, old, healthy, diseased, human, animal — has the power to turn vomitous, because it carries the seeds of its own mutation and decay. It’s easy for us to claim we don’t relate to this Boschian vision of the world. But the horror genre is

the devil’s advocate; it never stops insisting that, deep down, we are as much meat as we are spirit.

By the end of The Substance, we don’t know whether to laugh, cringe, cry or all three. Watching this movie is like opening the tackiest of sparkly wrappings to find a literal bleeding heart.

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REVENGE (2017; AMC+, Philo): Fargeat’s feature debut is a feminist twist on the rape-revenge horror film with a visually bold, hyperbolic style similar to that of e Substance

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“DEAD RINGERS” (2023; Prime Video): If you liked e Substance, you’re probably already intimately familiar with David Cronenberg’s oeuvre. But you may not have caught Alice Birch’s gender-switched TV adaptation of the book on which his 1988 Dead Ringers was based, and you should.

A fading star takes a dangerous path to reignite her fame in Coralie Fargeat’s outré horror film.

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“All Aboard” is right on track at Shelburne Museum

BY AMY LILLY

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s 1843 short story “The Celestial Railroad” satirizes, among other things, a fairly new mode of transportation: The train featured in it never reaches its final station. By 1866, America’s tune had changed, and Hawthorne’s contemporary, Ralph Waldo Emerson, was enthusing that “Railroad iron is a magician’s rod in its power to evoke the sleeping energies of land and water.”

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Train ridership in the U.S. crested in the 1920s at the same time that rail expansion came to a halt, and by the mid-1950s passenger rail had begun a precipitous decline.

The speed of that trajectory is part of what fascinated Shelburne Museum director Tom Denenberg, who cocurated this season’s exhibition in the Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education’s Murphy Gallery, “All Aboard: The Railroad in American Art, 1840-1955.” Principally organized by Denenberg, Kevin Sharp and Julie Pierotti — the last two are director and curator, respectively, of Dixon Gallery & Gardens in Memphis, Tenn. — the show assembles works on loan from around the country to tell a 115-year history of trains in their cultural, economic and social contexts. (It will subsequently travel to Dixon and to the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, Neb., the third co-organizing institution.)

An exhibition title hand-painted by Justin Mayo on vertical wood boards evokes a train car; caboose-red walls beautifully set o more than 40 works, mainly in oil. These span a century of movements in American art, from the Hudson River School to surrealism. Generously informative labels help the artwork coalesce into a study of the country’s history through the lens of the railroad, illuminating along the way such topics as the origin of Dixie cups and the song “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”

The show opens with examples of how the “iron horse” upended landscape painting, which was dominated in the 1840s by grandiose scenes of nature. In his “River

in the Catskills,” from 1843, Thomas Cole integrates a barely discernible train into the mid-distance; the majestic mountains beyond it rise unperturbed.

Thirteen years later, Charles Louis Heyde’s “Steam Train in North Williston, Vermont” — the only piece in the show from Shelburne Museum’s holdings — celebrates the arrival of the Vermont Central Railroad. Heyde’s landscape is dominated by human industry rather than nature, evident in the field of tree stumps, network of agricultural fields and the eponymous machine that suddenly expanded the market for farmers’ products.

“We all wring our hands about Williston and the big-box stores, but this is the start,” Denenberg pointed out during a recent gallery tour.

Following the image boost that railroads got from their key role in the Civil War supplying and moving Union troops to victory, the technology soon became a vehicle for westward expansion and manifest destiny. In Henry Farny’s 1907 painting “Morning of a New Day,” Indigenous people navigating a snowy Rocky Mountain precipice on horseback look down on a train blasting effortlessly through the mountains. The label describes the figures as “spectators of their own impending demise” rather than, more accurately, of their own displacement. But Farny himself was likely as enamored as any white artist of his day by the myth of Indigenous people as a vanishing race doomed by modernity — an idea embodied most famously in Cyrus E. Dallin’s 1909 equestrian sculpture “Appeal to the Great Spirit.”

Artists didn’t just reflect attitudes of the time, as “All Aboard” demonstrates; they sometimes colluded in their propagation. Albert Bierstadt painted “View of Donner Lake, California” from 1871 to 1872, soon after the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869. The majestic view includes a train moving through the Donner Pass but no sign of the site’s then-recent history of cannibalism. It was commissioned by railroad magnate Collis P. Huntington. And no painting in the show, as a label points out, depicts the Chinese immigrants who built the transcontinental railroad in dangerous and underpaid conditions.

Workers come to the fore in many subsequent paintings, however. William Robinson Leigh’s dramatic painting of “The Attempt to Fire the Pennsylvania Railroad Roundhouse in Pittsburgh, at Daybreak on Sunday, July 22, 1877,” made nearly two decades later, re-creates a moment in the country’s first nationwide strike. Leigh painted it in grisaille for an 1895 magazine article; using black and white made it easier for printers to trace it for photogravure reproduction, Denenberg explained.

By the 20th century, trains had come to represent American mobility, the means by which people left rural life and moved to the cities. Some artists captured the isolation and loneliness associated with that displacement in works that are devoid of people. Georgia O’Keeffe’s watercolor “Train Coming In — Canyon, Texas,” from 1916, depicts its subject from the front as a tiny shape resembling a dropped pin icon

Clockwise from bottom left: “The Attempt to Fire the Pennsylvania Railroad Roundhouse in Pittsburgh, at Daybreak on Sunday, July 22, 1877” by William Robinson Leigh, 1895; “Steam Train in North Williston, Vermont” by Charles Louis Heyde, ca.1856.; “His Hammer in His Hand,” from the “Ballad of John Henry” series by Palmer C. Hayden, 1944 to 1947; “In the Station Waiting Room, Boston” by Edmund Charles Tarbell, ca.1915; “Morning of a New Day” by Henry Farny, 1907

PRINTS

Print Collection Celebrates 100 Years of Vermont State Parks

BY LEAH KRASON

This year marks the centennial of state parks in Vermont: Mount Philo State Park in Charlotte was established in 1924, and 54 more protected areas for swimming, hiking and camping were added in the century that followed. In collaboration with Green Mountain artists and Vermont Parks Forever, Burlington boutique Common Deer is celebrating the milestone with a series of prints that highlight these natural wonders.

The project, titled the Vermont Parks Collection, currently includes 27 prints depicting wild beauty up and down the state. There’s a plan to hit every park in Vermont, but Common Deer owner Sarah Beal is in no rush — she wants to allow artists time to create meaningful works. The collection launched in 2019, guided by Beal’s goal to “help locals celebrate outdoor spaces.” Contributing artists include Casey Callahan, Dylan Fant, Elisa Järnefelt and Phoebe Lo.

Teaming up with local artists and organizations allows Beal to give back to the state that patronizes her storefront. To date, the parks collection has paid Vermont artists more than $20,000, Beal said, and donated roughly $10,000 to Vermont Parks Forever, which supports state parks.

“The prints gave us the opportunity to work with a lot of artists and get to a place-based celebration,” Beal said.

The initial prints each capture a single park, while three recent releases commemorate the 100th anniversary. Spending time in the parks is a necessity for the artists — whether they work on a park they know or take the project as a sign for a road trip.

Burlington artist Dean Liebau, an avid nature enthusiast, said his piece on Groton’s Stillwater State Park was “a good opportunity for me to get down there.” Indeed, he captured his road trip experience in a vintage-looking print of a station wagon stacked with a canoe and parked by the

lake. It features a woodsy color palette and detailed line work.

Stylistic and creative freedom is important to Beal; she hopes to showcase the unique talent of each participating artist. As such, Common Deer purposely does not give much direction.

“It’s not often that you get that free rein,” Liebau noted appreciatively.

When Tyler Elise Blinderman of Morrisville received a list of available parks from Common Deer, she was excited to spot Elmore State Park. “I hopped on that one because I had a very personal experience with it,” she explained. Blinderman’s print features her signature typography and whimsical style, embracing a mix of iconic and what she called “hidden” references. Those who have visited Elmore will immediately know the fire tower, but only those very familiar will recognize the balanced glacial rock formation that sits along the trail.

Beal hopes these personal touches speak to a wide variety of Vermonters, who each have their own relationship with a favorite park or two. She noted that some customers follow the collection and are excited to see what’s next.

Liebau and Blinderman each contributed an anniversary print.

Liebau’s depicts Vermont fauna looking toward the sky, harkening back to a year of exciting celestial events: the April eclipse, this summer’s auroras borealis. Blinderman’s design features a Nalgene water bottle covered with stickers from state parks across the state.

Highlighting 100 years of Vermont State Parks furthers what Common Deer has been working on for the past five years — appreciation for Vermont’s natural spaces and the people who love them. ➆

VISUAL ART IN SEVEN DAYS:

Clockwise from top: “Smugglers’ Notch State Park” by Dylan Fant, “Stillwater State Park” by Dean Liebau, “Vermont State Parks” by Casey Callahan

in Google Maps. The train speeds through an area so vast and empty its steam and smoke billows fill the sky (and most of the paper) uninterrupted.

Edward Hopper’s exceptionally bleak “Approaching a City,” from 1946, is dominated by a blank train tunnel wall that disappears into darkness on the left, as if the city, once reached, will be equally deserted.

Other artists chose to depict trains as the great facilitators of social mixing and city life. Warmth pervades John Sloan’s 1912 painting of a New York City rush hour, “Six O’Clock, Winter”: A few smiles light the faces of the packed pedestrians crowding the painting’s bottom edge while the elevated train, backlit by the dusk, looms above them protectively.

CALL TO ARTISTS

‘LITTLE LANDSCAPES II: VERMONT FALL FARMS’: Seeking submissions of 3-by-6-inch works in any 2D medium. Visit artworksvt.com for details. Art Works Frame Shop & Gallery, South Burlington, September 25-October 18. Free. Info, artworksvt@gmail.com.

OPENINGS + RECEPTIONS

‘THE HEALING TOGETHER ART SHOW’: Art and music created by children, parents, staff and partners of the Vermont Network’s Healing Together Project, which supports connection and healing for families experiencing domestic violence, incarceration, substance use, recovery and trauma through expressive arts, music and play. Bring earbuds for the full exhibition experience. Reception and concert: Saturday, September 28, 4 p.m. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, September 25-October 6. Free. Info, info@scragmountainmusic.org.

ART AT THE AIRPORT: Mixed-media works by Linden Eller and photographs by Kristina Pentek. Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, South Burlington, through December 3. Info, 865-7296.

‘WATERMARKS’: An exhibition that asks why people paint with water, featuring works by Susan Abbott, Jo Mackenzie, Janet MacLeod, Molly Porter, Susan Bull Riley and Adelaide Murphy Tyrol. Adamant Co-op, through October 30. Info, 223-5760.

‘WILD PINK’: A group show about the relationship between the natural and cultural aspects of the color. Reception: Thursday, September 26, 5-7 p.m. Mad River Valley Arts Gallery, Waitsfield, September 26-October 31. Info, 496-6682.

MILLICENT YOUNG: “When There Were Birds: Sutra for Belonging,” a transdisciplinary installation of sculpture, sound and projection in response to the decimation of the global bird population. Artist talk and reception: Thursday, September 26, 5 p.m. McCarthy Art Gallery, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, September 26-November 1. Info, 654-2851.

JANE KENT: “Between the Covers,” an exhibit featuring artist books, broadsheets and working drawings by the artist and educator, created in collaboration with eight authors over 25 years. Reception: Friday, September 27, 5-7 p.m. BCA Center, Burlington, September 27-February 1. Info, 865-7166.

‘PASSAGES: IDENTITY, MEMORY, AND TRANSFORMATION’: A group show of contemporary artists who embrace themes of journey and transformation, featuring the ArtLords, Leyla Faye, Stephen Hamilton, Michelle Im and Michelle Samour.

“The Carstop,” a 1940 painting of a transit intersection in Boston by Allan Rohan Crite, focuses on the distinctive faces and postures of bus, streetcar and elevated railroad passengers crossing paths. The intermingling of Black and white people in the scene captures a moment “before urban renewal changed the social topography of the city in the 1960s and 1970s,” the label reads.

Inevitably, artists began associating trains with nostalgia or using them as metaphors. The exhibition’s most recently made work, Kay Sage’s 1951 “Unusual Thursday,” does the latter, if cryptically in the style of Giorgio de Chirico. From a jumble of building elements and bunched fabrics in the foreground, a trestle bridge extends away from the viewer across a

Reception: Friday, September 27, 5-7 p.m. BCA Center, Burlington, September 27-February 1. Info, 865-7166.

LOCAL COLOR EXHIBIT 2024: The 12th annual show of works in all mediums by more than 60 area artists.

Reception: Friday, September 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Artistree Community Arts Center, South Pomfret, September 27-November 2. Info, 457-3500.

‘REIMAGINED: THE ART OF RECYCLING’: A group show of works made from recycled materials, on display inside the mansion and in outdoor gardens.

Reception: Friday, September 27, 5-7 p.m. Chaffee Art Center, Rutland, September 27-October 25. Info, 775-0356.

KEILANI LIME: “Hospital Socks: The Cost of Chronic Illness,” a representation of the expense of living with chronic illness and disability in the United States. Reception: Saturday, September 28, 1-2 p.m. City Market, Onion River Co-op (South End), Burlington, through October 31. Info, keilani.lime@gmail.com.

‘S.L.U.A.T.H.’: Annual crowdsourced exhibit of art rescued from yard sales, free piles, estate cleanouts, junk stores and flea markets. Many pieces up for auction. Espresso Bueno, Barre, October 2-November 17. Free. Info, 479-0896, events@espressobueno.com.

‘INFINITE INSPIRATIONS IN PASTEL’: An exhibition featuring the work of 27 artists from the Vermont Pastel Society, curated by Laura Pollack and Adrian Giuliani with juror Jeneane Lunn. Reception: Friday, October 4, 4-8 p.m. T.W. Wood Gallery, Montpelier, September 27-November 3. Info, 262-6035.

ROSS CONNELLY: “PROTEST,” an exhibit of black-andwhite photographs documenting events ranging from the Pentagon March in 1967 to the Vietnam Moratorium March in 1969. Reception: Friday, October 4, 4-8 p.m. T.W. Wood Gallery, Montpelier, September 27-November 23. Info, 262-6035.

‘LIFTING THE VEIL’: A group exhibition curated by Anne Cummings, featuring works by Ian Babylon, J. Bennet, Cynthia Cagle, Anne Cummings, EveNSteve Schaub and Sarah Vogelsang, presented by Across Roads Center for the Arts. Reception: Friday, October 25, 5-7 p.m. Grange Hall Cultural Center, Waterbury Center, through October 25. Info, acrossroads@gmail.com.

ART EVENTS

ARTIST TALK: JANIE COHEN AND CAMERON DAVIS: The artists speak briefly about their art practices and the ideas that inform their work in current exhibitions.

AVA Gallery and Art Center, Lebanon N.H., Thursday, September 26, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 603-448-3117.

OPEN STUDIO: A guided meditation followed by an hour of art making in any medium and concluding with a share-and-witness process. Many art materials available. In person and online. Expressive Arts Burlington, Thursday, September 26,

flat sea to an unseen point beyond the horizon. Leading, as the label puts it, “to nowhere or infinity — or perhaps both,” the absent but implied train is no longer a symbol of unprecedented speed, burgeoning industry, worker power, social fluidity or any of the approaches exemplified in “All Aboard.” It is as inscrutable as the course of life itself. ➆

INFO

“All Aboard: The Railroad in American Art, 1840-1955,” at Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education, Shelburne Museum, through October 20. “‘The Celestial Railroad’: Nathaniel Hawthorne and American Art,” a talk by visiting Stanford University professor Alexander Nemerov, is Friday, October 18, 6 p.m. shelburnemuseum.org.

12:30-2:30 p.m., and Tuesday, October 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m. By donation. Info, 343-8172.

FREE SATURDAYS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS: A free opportunity for college students to see the collection and 45-acre campus. Shelburne Museum, Saturday, September 28. Free. Info, 985-3346.

BTV MARKET: Artworks and crafts from a rotating cadre of local creatives. Burlington City Hall Park, Saturday, September 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Info, 865-7166.

FALL GARDEN PARTY: A casual evening to launch the gallery’s garden space, with live music from the Blue Rock Boys, refreshments, pies and a raffle. BYOB and lawn chair; register online. Bryan Memorial Gallery, Jeffersonville, Saturday, September 28, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 644-5100.

ARTIST TALK: ILANA MANOLSON: The artist and Connecticut River Conservancy executive director Rebecca Todd will discuss how landscape painting intersects with environmental conservation. Moderated by curator emerita Mara Williams. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, Sunday, September 29, 2 p.m. Free, registration recommended. Info, 257-0124.

AUTUMN WATERCOLOR CLASS: A series taught by Pauline Nolte for experienced painters and newcomers; supplies provided for beginners. Register by email. Waterbury Public Library, Tuesday, October 1, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, judi@ waterburypubliclibrary.com.

DANCE, PAINT, WRITE!: An exploration in which participants focus on their own creative experience in community with others. Open to adults and teens and accessible to all regardless of mobility. No experience required. In person with Zoom option. Expressive Arts Burlington, Wednesday, October 2, 9:30 a.m.-noon. $25. Info, 343-8172.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR ARTISTS: A selection of free online and in-person workshops addressing the most urgent needs, challenges and opportunities facing artists in New England, presented by Assets for Artists in partnership with the Vermont Arts Council. Register online for the fall/winter season. Vermont Arts Council, Montpelier, through January 28. Info, assetsforartists@massmoca.org. ➆

music+nightlife

S UNDbites

News and views on the local music + nightlife scene

BY CHRIS FARNSWORTH

explained who I was and why I was asking.

“Einstein’s,” answered one of the students, a young woman with a Garfield T-shirt that read “I Hate Mondays.” She was referring to the tap house just south of Main Street.

“Do you all feel safe downtown these days?” I asked the group.

“People are getting shot, so, uh, fuck no,” another student responded, his face a study in incredulity.

“Only people from Vermont think this isn’t safe,” the woman with the Garfield tee pointed out. “It wasn’t a homeless person who shot someone, by the way. If you want to go out in Boston, you know to keep your head on a swivel. That’s just life.”

Mean Streets? Taking the Pulse of Burlington Nightlife After the Red Square Shooting

The woman’s shriek cut through the night, her voice breaking and echoing against empty storefronts.

“Help me! Help me! Fuck you!” she screamed, maybe at me, maybe at the few clusters of people strolling the upper blocks of Church Street in downtown Burlington on a recent Wednesday night.

Perhaps, like myself, the other people on the street had grown accustomed to such uncomfortable interactions with Burlington’s homeless population. I kept my eyes forward with practiced discipline as I passed Ben & Jerry’s and her distressed tones faded, but it was hard to miss her amid the other slumped figures sleeping rough in storefronts.

Despite what some cartoonishly shocked online commenters think, their presence isn’t new. I’ve walked these streets countless times since I moved to Burlington in 2001. Before that, when I was a kid living in Underhill in the ’80s, my folks brought me downtown all the time. I first saw a homeless person on Church Street when I was 8 years old; I bought a pencil from him.

But there’s been a palpable edge downtown in recent years as homelessness and drug use have risen. As someone who spends a lot of time

walking by myself at night, going from club to club, I’ve felt it steadily creeping in. Following an escalating curve of violence, August 24 brought things to a head with a fatal shooting in front of Red Square on lower Church Street.

Aaliyah Johnson, a 22-year-old from South Burlington, has been charged with the first-degree murder of Stowe’s Teville Williams, 30. Security video from inside the bar shows Williams assaulting Johnson and grabbing her hair. As my Seven Days colleague Derek Brouwer reported, Johnson told a Burlington police o cer after the shooting that she carried a gun downtown for her own protection and that she was “just tired of men putting their hands on [her].”

(Vermont has no laws specifically prohibiting firearms in bars, though Burlington passed one that was never approved by the state legislature.)

What does this latest episode of violence mean for nightlife in the Queen City? After a few weeks, it seemed like a good time to check the temperature and talk to some of the clubgoing — and clubowning — public.

“As we reopen, the safety of sta and patrons is paramount so we will be enhancing safety protocols,” Red Square

posted on social media five days after the shooting. “While we are still hurting, we look forward to opening tonight and continuing to be a place of positive energy and good times for this city that we all share and love.”

IT’S SUPPOSED TO BE A COMMUNITY WHERE YOU CAN EXPRESS YOURSELF WITHOUT FEAR.

FRANKIE WHITE

I called and emailed Red Square sta for days, trying to get the vibe, but no one wanted to talk to a reporter. So I hauled my ass downtown on a Wednesday, which usually features a DJ residency at the club. Upper Church Street had ghosttown energy, but that feeling receded ever so slightly as I neared lower Church and encountered a group of students passing Leunig’s Bistro & Café.

“Where you headed?” I asked them, eliciting a few weird looks that I was certainly prepared for. I quickly

“It gets shitty on this block. It doesn’t feel as sketchy near the Needs,” another member of the pack said, nodding to Pearl Street’s Three Needs taproom.

That sentiment definitely worries owners of bars located on lower Church and Main, especially ED MAIER, one of Nectar’s owners. He and the Main Street club’s general manager, TYLER NETTLETON, recently spoke with me about what they’re observing downtown. While weekend attendance at the club hasn’t changed, they said, midweek shows are hurting.

“I grew up here,” Maier said. “And, no, it wasn’t always like this. There used to be free shows on Wednesdays at Nectar’s, and there would be 150 people there. I started that practice up again when I took over a few years ago, but it just doesn’t work. People aren’t coming down on those nights. They don’t want to deal with the violence and the needles and the homeless everywhere.”

Maier pointed out that the giant, rotating Nectar’s sign above his club is one of the area’s best-known and beloved landmarks.

“There are people sleeping beneath it every morning,” he said. “No one wants to take a picture or share it to social media. There’s a real danger that this block could be deserted.”

Maier isn’t just speaking from a place of fear but from institutional experience. Though he wasn’t the owner of Nectar’s at the time, the storied establishment experienced gun violence in 2018, when a clubgoer named Rashad Nashid shot and seriously injured a bystander, Chelsi Parker, outside the club, following an inside altercation with two brothers. Nectar’s sta had initially taken away Nashid’s firearm but returned it to him before the shooting. The incident earned the club a rebuke from thenpolice chief Brandon del Pozo.

I thought about what Maier said as I

Red Square, closed on a Wednesday night

reached Red Square. The block was largely empty, with only a few patrons sitting outside Akes’ Place. Red Square was closed with no explanation, despite the trio of DJs scheduled to play that night. (Further attempts to contact the venue were unsuccessful.)

Crime notwithstanding, Wednesday nights have never been particularly busy at Red Square, so I didn’t jump to conclusions. When I returned to the club the next day, it was open for business as usual with the residency of local indie band FRANKIE & THE FUSE, which has been holding down Thursday nights at the club for more than a year.

“Nothing has really felt that di erent,” front woman FRANKIE WHITE said about the scene at Red Square post-shooting. She’s a Colchester native who started busking on Church Street when she was 16. “Generally, I feel safe here,” she continued. “At a certain point at night, things can get a little sketchy, sure. But that’s downtown in general, not a Red Square thing.”

Local drummer STEVE HADEKA (SETH YACOVONE BAND, MATTHEW MERCURY) was even more bullish when he posted to social media following a recent gig at the club. “Had a super fun gig at Red Square last night with the FULL CLEVELAND!” he wrote. “Downtown Burlington felt alive, happy and thriving … nothing but good vibes and zero sketchiness.”

Other clubs I contacted, such as Vermont Comedy Club and the 126

On the Beat

Big things are happening at Tank Recording Studio. The Burlington studio has partnered with DJ ARTY LAVIGNE and WNCS-FM the Point to launch “Local Music Showcase,” which runs every Sunday at 6:30 p.m. The 30-minute show highlights Vermont artists recorded at the Tank and features live performances from the studio. Upcoming episodes include singer-songwriter EVAN JENNISON, acid-jazz outfit FREEWAY CLYDE, jam legends LAMP and indie-pop act MADAILA

The Tank is also debuting a new live series at the studio dubbed TRS LIVE. It kicked o on September 20 with a performance by Burlington’s MORNING GIANTS. Future installments include soul band HIGH SUMMER, ARAM BEDROSIAN’s new trio AMYSTERA, and EMALOU & THE BEAT

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit tankrecording.com.

— both removed from Church Street — reported being largely una ected by growing crime and homelessness.

“I bought all of the sta pepper spray for their personal use like a year ago, but no one has ever had to use it,” comedy club co-owner NATALIE MILLER told me. “We also keep Narcan on hand but have never had to use it,” she added, referring to the overdose-reversal nasal spray.

But Nettleton, who joined Nectar’s after working security for Red Square and Mr. Mike’s Pizza, sees plenty of sketchiness.

“I definitely feel less safe than in previous years,” Nettleton said, revealing that he had a gun pointed at him in 2019 when he was working the door at SideBar, next to Mr. Mike’s. “It was shocking at the time, and I’ve been around guns my whole life. Things like that are happening more and more.”

Nettleton said he and his security

team at Nectar’s are adapting to the rise in violence.

“We’re going to have to search bags and jackets more now, because you never know who’s going to be a problem these days,” he said. “Nectar’s has a reputation as a place that promotes peace and love, and we try to embody that. But we also need to keep our patrons and sta safe, so it’s a balancing act.”

It’s something he and Maier are increasingly concerned about as they’re gearing up to reopen the club above Nectar’s, previously called Club Metronome. Though they’re keeping the details to themselves for the time being, they revealed that they plan to open the club in October.

“We’ve spent months and months renovating upstairs,” Maier said. “If people are too scared to come down[town], it’s obviously going to be a huge issue for us.”

For White, as bad as the headlines have been lately, she doesn’t feel much has changed when it comes to playing downtown shows.

“The whole thing with this area is that it’s supposed to be a community where you can express yourself without fear, and once that’s threatened, people are going to take notice and speak out,” she said. “I totally get that. But as a band, there hasn’t been anything close to preventing us from taking a gig.”

So, in the wake of the shooting, the music plays on. For now. ➆

The Middlebury College Performing Arts Series kicks o its 105th season on Saturday, September 28. The longestrunning art series in Vermont gets going this year with a performance from cellist SOPHIE SHAO, who is joined by an all-female ensemble featuring violinist JENNIFER FRAUTSCHI and pianist

From left: Sophie Shao, Jennifer Frautschi and Christina Dahl

Frankie White

music+nightlife

CLUB DATES

live music

WED.25

AmerikanaBlue (bluegrass)

at North Hero House Inn & Restaurant, 5:30 p.m. Free.

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

Bent Nails House Band (jazz, rock) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 8 p.m. Free.

Gemma Laurence, Aida O’Brien, Julia Randall (folk) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 7 p.m. $10/$15.

Jazz Sessions (jazz) at the 126, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

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

Live Music Wednesdays & Tacos (weekly music series) at the Tillerman, Bristol, 5 p.m. Free.

Tim Fitzgerald (singer-songwriter) at Two Heroes Brewery Public House, South Hero, 6 p.m. Free. Willverine (electronic) at the Wallflower Collective, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free.

THU.26

Adult Sing-Along with Linda Bassick (acoustic) at Standing Stone Wines, Winooski, 7 p.m. Free.

The Bandit Queen of Sorrows (folk, jazz) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 8 p.m. Free.

Covenhoven, Jake Klar (singer-songwriter) at ArtsRiot, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Frankie & the Fuse (rock) at Red Square, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Friedman and Quigley Duo (jazz) at Hugo’s, Montpelier, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Fruition, Joelton Mayfield (Americana) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $20/$22.

GRG Trio (jazz) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 8 p.m. Free.

Jazz with Alex Stewart and Friends (jazz) at the 126, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

Matt Dolliver Quartet (jazz) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Milton Busker & the Grim Work (Americana, folk) at Black Flannel Brewing & Distilling, Essex, 6 p.m. Free.

The Old Soul House Band (indie) at Old Soul Design Shop, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 8 p.m. Free.

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

Tom Bisson (singer-songwriter) at Filling Station, Middlesex, 6 p.m. Free.

FRI.27

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

FRI.27 & SAT.28 // BELIZBEHA [SOUL, HIP-HOP]

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.

Funeral for a Friend

You have to hand it to legendary Burlington act BELIZBEHA: They know how to multitask. Formed in 1994 by a mix of University of Vermont and Champlain College students, the band became the biggest Green Mountain export at the time aside from Phish and maple syrup. Belizbeha played across the country and Europe and sold thousands of records, all while unsigned. Led by MC Fattie Bumballattie, aka Fattie B, their unique mix of acid jazz, R&B, soul, and hip-hop had music mags and industry types pegging them as the Next Big Thing before they called it quits in 1999. Though they’ve reunited a few times, their latest coming together is doubly significant. One, it’s the band’s 30th anniversary. And two, and it’s the last one. Belizbeha play their final farewell shows at the Higher Ground Ballroom in South Burlington on Friday, September 27, with CRAIG MITCHELL and COLLIN CRAIG, and a sold-out curtain call with JENNIFER HARTSWICK and NICK CASSARINO on Saturday, September 28.

B-Town (covers) at the Old Post, South Burlington, 8 p.m. Free.

Belizbeha, Craig Mitchell, Collin Craig (soul, hip-hop) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 6 p.m. $28/$30.

Big Something, Fungkshui (jam) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 8 p.m. $18. Blue Fox (acoustic) at Gusto’s, Barre, 6 p.m. Free.

Brock Gurbal (acoustic) at Olive Ridley’s, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 6 p.m. Free.

Carrie Cook & George Woodard (folk) at Whammy Bar, Calais, 7 p.m. Free.

Casey & the Locomotives (rock) at Old Soul Design Shop, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 8 p.m. Free.

Christie Woods-Lucas (singersongwriter) at Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free.

Dan Parks (acoustic) at 1st Republic Brewing, Essex, 6 p.m. Free.

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

Eliza Noxon (singer-songwriter) at Two Heroes Brewery Public House, South Hero, 7 p.m. Free.

High Summer (soul) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 9 p.m. Free.

Jared Johnson (rock) at Poultney Pub, 6 p.m. Free.

The Jess Salisbury Band (folk, blues) at Jericho Café & Tavern, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Josh Panda Band (rock, soul, pop) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

Karl Miller & the Instrumentals (acoustic) at ArtsRiot, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free.

Mariposas Galácticas, the Bubs (klezmer punk, indie rock) at ArtsRiot, Burlington, 8 p.m. $20.

Mark Legrand & Sarah Munro (folk) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Monachino, Jarrett & Stats

Trio (jazz) at Hugo’s, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Petunia & the Vipers (Americana) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $12/$15.

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

Queer Takeover with Rangus & Friends (rock) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 9 p.m. Free.

Rap Night Burlington (hip-hop) at Drink, Burlington, 9 p.m. $5.

Reverse the Grin, Lamp Bros (rock) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.

Scram! (jam) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 11 p.m. $10.

Thought Process, 3420, Indobeats, Sobe (drum and bass) at Club Metronome, Burlington, 8 p.m. $25.

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

Violet Crimes, Breaking Up, Psych Ward Disco, Embers in Umbra (punk, hardcore, pop punk) at the Underground, Randolph, 7:30 p.m. $14-17.

SAT.28

Angelique Francis (blues, soul, R&B) at Retro Live, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 6:30 p.m. $20.

Belizbeha, Jennifer Hartswick, Nick Cassarino (soul, hip-hop) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 6 p.m. SOLD OUT.

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

Boom Box (rock) at Gusto’s, Barre, 9 p.m. Free.

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

Dirty Looks (covers) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 9 p.m. Free. Footworks (Celtic) at the Den at Harry’s Hardware, Cabot, 7 p.m. Free.

James Kochalka Superstar, Missy Bly (rock) at Standing Stone Wines, Winooski, 7 p.m. Free. Jerborn & Axe (rock) at 1st Republic Brewing, Essex, 6 p.m. Free.

Last Pages, Model 97, the Pilgrims (rock) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.

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

Live Music Saturdays (live music series) at Dumb Luck Pub & Grill, Hinesburg, 7 p.m. Free.

The Loonz (Americana) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 9 p.m. Free.

Mariposas Galácticas (klezmer punk) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 11:59 p.m. $10.

Matthew “Lobo” Willis & Daniel Rotundo (folk, blues) at Poultney Pub, 6 p.m. Free.

The Mickey Western Lineage Medicine Show (folk, country) at Old Soul Design Shop, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 8 p.m. Free.

Midnight Moonshine (folk, country) at Olive Ridley’s, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 9 p.m. Free.

The Narcotix, Acqua Mossa (rock, funk, soul) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 9 p.m. $8/$10. Pluto Rising (indie) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. RambleTree (folk) at South Mountain Tavern, Bristol, 7 p.m. Free.

Rosie Tucker, Casey Greenleaf (singer-songwriter) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $14/$17. Space Bacon, Feeling TwistEdd (jam) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 8 p.m. $15.

Tim Brick (country) at Whammy Bar, Calais, 7 p.m. Free.

Typhoid Rosie, Linnea’s Garden, Violet Crimes, Kitty Littrrr (punk, hardcore) at ArtsRiot, Burlington, 8 p.m. $10.

SUN.29

Jeremy Mendecino (acoustic) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free.

Julian Gerstin Sextet (jazz) at Stage 33 Live, Bellows Falls, 7 p.m. $20.

music+nightlife

live music

SUN.29 CONTINUED FROM P.63

Learning to Fly: Student Spotlight Showcase (singersongwriter, electronic) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $10.

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

Tarrus Riley, Dean Fraser, the Blak Soil Band (reggae) at the Green at Essex Experience, 7 p.m. $30/$35. Zach Nugent (Grateful Dead tribute) at Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Waitsfield, 3 p.m. Free.

MON.30

Bryan Bielanski (singer-songwriter) at Despacito, Burlington, 8 p.m. $5.

May Erlewine, Raymond Little (folk) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $18/$22.

TUE.1

Big Easy Tuesdays with Jon McBride (jazz) at the 126, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

Bluegrass Jam (bluegrass) at Poultney Pub, 7 p.m. Free.

Grateful Tuesdays (Grateful Dead tribute) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 9 p.m. $10/$20.

Honky Tonk Tuesday with Wild Leek River (country) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 9 p.m. $10. Jay Southgate (vibraphone) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 5 p.m. Free.

John Lackard Blues Duo (blues) at Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Waitsfield, 5 p.m. Free.

Stelth Ulvang (alt-country) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 7 p.m. $15.

WED.2

Adirondack Jazz Orchestra (jazz) at Olive Ridley’s, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. Free.

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

Evan Alsop (acoustic) at Two Heroes Brewery Public House, South Hero, 6 p.m.

Hiss Golden Messenger (solo), Hannah Frances (singer-songwriter) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $30/$35.

Irish Night with RambleTree (Celtic) at Two Brothers Tavern, Middlebury, 7 p.m. Free.

Jazz Sessions (jazz) at the 126, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

John Howell (rock, country) at North Hero House Inn & Restaurant, 5:30 p.m. Free.

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

Live Music Wednesdays & Tacos (weekly music series) at the Tillerman, Bristol, 5 p.m. Free.

Molly Parden, Louisa Stancioff, Eliza Edens (folk) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 7 p.m. $18/$22.

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

djs

WED.25

DJ CRE8 (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

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

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

THU.26

All Ears (DJ) at the Big Spruce, Richmond, 6 p.m. Free.

Country & Western Thursdays (country, DJ) at Venetian Cocktail & Soda Lounge, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

DJ Chaston (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 11 p.m. Free.

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

Vinyl Night with Ken (DJ) at Poultney Pub, 6 p.m. Free.

FRI.27

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

DJ Dakota (DJ) at Einstein’s Tap House, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

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

DJ Skippy (DJ) at Olive Ridley’s, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 9 p.m. Free.

DJ Taka (DJ) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 11 p.m. $10/$15. John’s Jukebox (DJ) at Gusto’s, Barre, 9 p.m. Free.

SAT.28

2000s Rave (rave) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $15/$20. Charlie O’s Celebration with DJ Party Bear (DJ) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 7 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. Habibi Funk, DJ Chia, Prince Nablus (DJ) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 11 p.m. $10/$15.

Masquerade Prom (masquerade) at 14th Star Brewing, St. Albans, 7 p.m. $30/$50.

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.29

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

TUE.1

The Vanguard: Jazz on Vinyl (DJ) at Paradiso Hi-Fi, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

WED.2

DJ CRE8 (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

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

TUE.1 // STELTH ULVANG [ALT-COUNTRY]

Into the Light

Singer-songwriter and multiinstrumentalist STELTH ULVANG doesn’t want the music to stop. As a member of the Lumineers for more than 15 years, Ulvang has a pretty steady gig going. But when that longrunning indie-folk act isn’t recording or touring, he’s on to the next project. Whether that’s with his desert-surf band Heavy Gus or releasing music under his own solo banner, the Colorado native never seems to let up. Touring in support of his latest solo album, Stelth Ulvang and the Tigernips, he and his band swing through Burlington on Tuesday, October 1, for a performance at the Light Club Lamp Shop.

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

open mics & jams

WED.25

Irish Sessions (Celtic, open mic) at Burlington St. John’s Club, 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 Poultney Pub, 7 p.m. Free.

THU.26

Old Time Jam (string band open jam) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

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

Open Mic (open mic) at Moogs Place, Morrisville, 8 p.m. Free.

Open Stage Night (open mic) at Orlando’s Bar & Lounge, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free.

Portal: Community Improvisational Music & Art (open jam) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free.

SUN.29

Olde Time Jam Session (open jam) at the Den at Harry’s Hardware, Cabot, noon. Free.

MON.30

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

Vermont Comedy All Stars (comedy) at Next Stage Arts Project, Putney, 7:30 p.m. $12/$15.

SAT.28

Stealing From Work (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 6 & 8 p.m. $25.

TUE.1

The Cafeteria Presents: Hot Lunch Tuesdays (comedy) at ArtsRiot, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Three Leaves Comedy Showcase (comedy) at the 126, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

WED.2

$5 Improv Night (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 p.m. $5.

Brian Regan (comedy) at the Flynn, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $42.50-$74.

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

trivia, karaoke, etc.

WED.25

Karaoke After Dark (karaoke) at Old Soul Design Shop, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. Free.

Karaoke Night (karaoke) at Drink, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free.

Karaoke with Cam (karaoke) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 9 p.m. Free.

TUE.1

Open Mic Night (open mic) at Drink, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free. Venetian Soda Open Mic (open mic) at Venetian Cocktail & Soda Lounge, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

WED.2

Irish Sessions (Celtic, open mic) at Burlington St. John’s Club, 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 Poultney Pub, 7 p.m. Free. The Ribbit Review Open Mic & Jam (open mic) at Lily’s Pad, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

comedy

WED.25

$5 Improv Night (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 p.m. $5.

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

THU.26

Tommy Brennan (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 p.m. $15.

FRI.27

Next Stop Comedy (comedy) at 14th Star Brewing, St. Albans, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Stealing From Work (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 6 & 8 p.m. $25.

FRI.27

Karaoke Friday Night (karaoke) at Park Place Tavern & Grill, Essex Junction, 8 p.m. Free.

SUN.29

Karaoke with DJ Coco Entertainment (karaoke) at Old Soul Design Shop, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 5 p.m. Free.

Level 1 Freeski Film Tour (film) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 5:30 p.m. $22.50/$26. Sunday Funday (games) at 1st Republic Brewing, Essex, noon. Free.

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

MON.30

Trivia Monday with Top Hat Entertainment (trivia) at McKee’s Pub & Grill, Winooski, 7 p.m. Free. Trivia with Brain (trivia) at CharlieO’s World Famous, Montpelier, 8 p.m. Free.

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

TUE.1

Godfather Karaoke (karaoke) at the Other Half, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

Karaoke Night (karaoke) at Alfie’s Wild Ride, Stowe, 7 p.m. Free.

Karaoke Tuesdays (karaoke) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

Musical Bingo (music bingo) at the Depot, St. Albans, 6 p.m. Free.

Musical Bingo (music bingo) at Orlando’s Bar & Lounge, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

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

Trivia Night (trivia) at Alfie’s Wild Ride, Stowe, 7 p.m. Free.

Trivia Night (trivia) at Rí Rá Irish Pub Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free.

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

Wednesday Team Trivia (trivia) at Einstein’s Tap House, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

THU.26

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

Karaoke with Matt Mero (karaoke) at Olive Ridley’s, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 8 p.m. Free.

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

Trivia Night (trivia) at Four Quarters Brewing, Winooski, 6 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.

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

Music Bingo (music bingo) at Stone Corral, Richmond, 7 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.2

Karaoke Night (karaoke) at Drink, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free.

Karaoke with Cam (karaoke) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 9 p.m. Free.

Musical Bingo (music bingo) at the Depot, St. Albans, 6 p.m. Free.

Musical Bingo (music bingo) at Orlando’s Bar & Lounge, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

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

Trivia Night (trivia) at Alfie’s Wild Ride, Stowe, 7 p.m. Free.

Trivia Night (trivia) at Rí Rá Irish Pub Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free.

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

Wednesday Team Trivia (trivia) at Einstein’s Tap House, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free. ➆

REVIEW

The Dead Shakers, So I Guess I Keep Making Albums Until I Die?

(SELF-RELEASED, DIGITAL, VINYL)

The nature of music criticism in 2024 is as weird and transmuted as the industry itself. Long gone are the days when a journalist’s pen could derail a musician’s career with a scathing review or set them on the path to be the Next Big Thing with a five-star gush over a new record.

Those stakes have been erased as music has been demonetized. When listeners had to debate whether to spend their hard-earned dollars on a new record, they often relied on critics to guide their hand before they got to the cash register. In the current world of low- to no-cost music streaming, there’s no risk in opening an app, seeing a new song and clicking play. If you think it sucks, just keep scrolling. This new normal has once again made the single king: Artists often release half of a new record as “advance singles” before the LP drops — if there even is an LP.

But some artists still fly the flag for the long-form album as an art form. Take Burlington psych-rock band the Dead Shakers, the project of singer-songwriter, multiinstrumentalist and producer Kevin Bloom. Every Dead Shakers album is a movement, a symphony of indie weirdness, vacillating between modes of hippie freakout and apocalyptic doom whimsy.

On both the debut LP All Circles Vanish and 2022’s Some Shapes Reappear, Bloom crafted records built on solid foundations with inventive architecture, brick houses in the storm. Yet the psychedelic revelry often obscured the vision and planning coded into their creation.

On the Shakers’ latest album, So I Guess I Keep Making Albums Until I Die?, which drops on Friday, September 27, there’s no mistaking the brilliance of Bloom’s designs. A 20-track opus all but overloaded with drugged-out fuzz rockers, ambient field recordings, acid-jazz freak-outs and Bloom’s hyperactive, often dichotomous lyrics, this is the longform album as art.

The record kicks o with a fitting mantra: “Take my hand, the world is open / Take my hand, the streets they are crowded,” Bloom sings in harmony with a veritable chorus, featuring Robber Robber’s Nina Cates and Zack James, singer-songwriter Peg Tassey, indie-soul singer

If they bid hello to the listener with a pleasant, pop-leaning opening track, they make it plain that things are going to get weird as the song melts into “Graveyard Revisited.” A sort of fucked-up vamp of anxiety and distortion, it features Bloom’s voice echoing into the ether as he laments the violence of American culture. He even name-checks the F-35 fighter jets he hears soaring over his Burlington recording studio every day.

pleasant, Revisited.”

Colley from ’90s-era Boston indie band Morphine makes a memorable cameo, lending his distinctive baritone horn to the track.

Perhaps the most curious turn the record takes is at the halfway mark. “Exit the Path of Totality” marks Bloom’s interaction with April’s total solar eclipse. He camped out on his studio roof with some gear, making field recordings of people on the streets below witnessing the eclipse, as well as composing ambient music live on the spot.

“To be honest, the eclipse a ected me even more than I thought it might,” Bloom said at his studio a few weeks ago. “The experience of seeing it and feeling it, and trying to score it live, it just seeped into everything.”

it Bloom’s he

Ever a clever sequencer, Bloom keeps listeners on their toes as the bubbly, alt-country-leaning “My Garlic and Me” jangles along. Featuring a guest vocal performance from State Radio’s Chuck Fay, the track is the charming kind of weird, like a radio single from an alternate dimension.

Moments like that are key on the new record, as Bloom populates much of it with interludes such as “Oversam Hand” and the all-ambient “Drunk, Retelling the Story of the Burning Bush,” an explosion of guitar feedback and plodding, Phil Lesh-like bass lines. Bloom’s talent as a composer comes through on these interludes and experimental forays as he stitches together the threads of an ever-moving musical tapestry.

Another appeal of So I Guess is the way Bloom interacts with his peers in the Burlington indie-rock scene. “Telepathy” is a hallucinogenic duet with fellow songwriter Greg Freeman. The lurching, dirgelike song builds up a miasma of sounds into a slowly rotating squall over which Bloom and Freeman intone, like two beat poets filtered through a grain silo. Saxophonist

The eclipse score manifests on the album as three separate ambient tracks: “Exit the Path of Totality,” “Enter the Path of Totality” and the album closer, “Totality.” It might have made more sense to bookend the entire record with the tracks, but Bloom doesn’t write that kind of book. His records are akin to finding the Dead Sea Scrolls or some other long-lost tome; they’re meant to be deciphered and studied closely, even when the song is called “Jerry Garcia’s Corpse, Adorning With Plastic Flowers, Is On Sale Now!” or “Bow and Be Simple 2: More Bow! More Simple!”

Altogether, the album is a vibrant, overstu ed, grandiose piece of music nearly an hour long. I couldn’t think of a less commercial record and more rewarding musical experience in 2024. It may be true that the music business no longer has the infrastructure to grapple with a sprawling, artistic and just plain odd record like this, but there’s nothing anachronistic about what Bloom has created. Forget what an album used to be; this is an example of what an album can be. We just need artists brave enough to risk making them.

Fortunately, based on the title alone, it doesn’t appear that Bloom is going to stop trying anytime soon.

So I Guess I Keep Making Albums Until I Die? will be available on September 27 on streaming services.

CHRIS FARNSWORTH

Ivamae, and cellist Izzy Hagerup.

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Kevin Bloom

On the Beat « P.61 presents

CHRISTINA DAHL. The trio is set to perform NADIA BOULANGER’s Three Pieces for Cello and Piano, MARGUERITE CANAL’s Sonata for Violin and Piano, and FRANZ SCHUBERT’s Piano Trio No. 1 in B-flat Major, among other selections.

The performance takes place at the Mahaney Arts Center. For tickets and information, go to middlebury.edu/arts.

For all the Busyheads out there who saw NOAH KAHAN last Thursday when he played the Midway Lawn at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction, you’re in good company.

Gov. PHIL SCOTT felt the call of stick season, too, and deemed September 19 Noah Kahan’s Busyhead Project Day, in honor of the Strafford-born singersongwriter’s efforts to address mental health needs through his Busyhead Project. The nonprofit has thus far raised more than $2.5 million to help make mental health care accessible for all.

“It is the most tremendous honor,” Kahan said in response to the governor’s actions, according to a press release. “I will celebrate by eating Ben & Jerry’s, getting a horrific stomach ache from my

Listening

lactose intolerance, and then drinking a Heady Topper as the sun sets over the Green Mountains … Thank you Vermont for this great honor.”

When the British Army arrives to create a new map of Ireland that will “standardize” Gaelic place-names to English, the fate of the Irish locals and their native tongue is cast into uncertainty. A play about the power of language to kindle romance, ignite tensions, and inflame the human heart’s yearning to understand.

Noah Kahan

calendar

SEPTEMBER 25-OCTOBER 2, 2024

WED.25

business

QUEEN CITY BUSINESS

NETWORKING INTERNATIONAL GROUP: Savvy businesspeople make crucial contacts at a weekly chapter meeting. BCA Center, Burlington, 11:15 a.m.1 p.m. Free. Info, 829-5066.

climate crisis

WHERE THE RUBBER MEETS THE ROAD: AN INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP: 350Vermont leads a discussion on concrete climate projects that need people power to shift the needle — and how to organize ourselves moving forward. Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 595-5781.

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.

SCAVENGER HUNT IN STOWE: Folks put on their detective caps, grab a map at the library and search the town for stickers. Prizes include hotel stays and goods from local merchants. Stowe Free Library. Free. Info, 253-6145.

conferences

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE: The Vermont Council on World Affairs brings together community members to explore the many pathways to a more unified world. Hula, Burlington, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $25-125; preregister. Info, info@ vcwa.org.

crafts

YARN CRAFTERS GROUP: A drop-in meetup welcomes knitters, crocheters, spinners, weavers and other fiber artists. BYO snacks and drinks. Must Love Yarn, Shelburne, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 448-3780.

environment

WOODLAND LEGACY PLANNING 101 WEBINAR: Forest landowner outreach specialist Eliza Orne discusses plotting out the future of your land. 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 457-3368.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘BLOOD AND SAND’: Tyrone Power and Rita Hayworth star in this visually stunning 1941 drama about a young matador torn between humble beginnings and newfound fame. Catamount Arts Center,

These community event listings are sponsored by the WaterWheel Foundation, a project of the Vermont band Phish.

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$90 for a seven-film pass. Info, 603-646-2422.

music

St. Johnsbury, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

‘BLUE WHALES: RETURN OF THE GIANTS 3D’: Andy Serkis narrates the journey of a lifetime into the realm of the world’s largest mammals and the scientists who study them. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:30 & 4:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $16.50-20; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

‘FUNGI: THE WEB OF LIFE 3D’: Sparkling graphics take viewers on a journey into the weird, wide world of mushrooms, which we are only just beginning to understand.

Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $16.50-20; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: Scientists dive into the planet’s least-explored habitat, from its sunny shallows to its alien depths. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, noon, 2 & 4 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $16.50-20; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

TELLURIDE AT DARTMOUTH:

Cinephiles screen seven flicks fresh from the prestigious Colorado film festival, including Memoir of a Snail and The Seed of the Sacred Fig. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 4 & 7:30 p.m.

‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: Through the power of special cameras, audiences are transported into the world of the teeniest animals on Earth. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $16.5020; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

food & drink

DANVILLE FARMERS MARKET: Villagers shop local from various vendors handing out fruits, veggies and prepared foods. Danville Village Green, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, cfmamanager@gmail.com.

OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION: Prost! Raise a stein at a seasonal sipping event featuring beers, brats and Bavarian brass music from Inseldudler. Zero Gravity Beer Hall, Burlington, 3-10 p.m. Free. Info, 497-0054.

SIP & SAVOR: FALL WINE

DINNER: Carefully crafted food menus pair with vintage wines to highlight the depth and elegance of flavor. Basin Harbor, Vergennes, 6-8:30 p.m. $160. Info, 475-2311.

VEGAN IN VERMONT: Robin Robertson’s Vegan Planet inspires a potluck dinner and book discussion of the ethics of meat production and consumption, guided by Tyler Doggett. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 863-3403. WHAT’S THAT WINE WEDNESDAYS: Aspiring sommeliers blind-taste four wines from Vermont and beyond. Shelburne Vineyard, noon-6 p.m. $15. Info, 985-8222.

games

CHESS CLUB: Players of all ages and abilities test their skills with instructor Robert and peers. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 3:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

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.

language

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NEKO CASE: The Grammynominated indie singer-songwriter takes listeners on an evocative and unforgettable musical journey. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $44.50-60.50. Info, 603-448-0400.

québec

POP MONTRÉAL: Festivalgoers delight in an extraordinary cultural offering of more than 200 bands, films, workshops and more. See popmontreal.com for full schedule. Espace POP, Montréal. Various prices. Info, info@popmontreal.com.

‘SAKURA’: Canadian troupe Centaur Theatre stages a nostalgia-filled comedy reimagining Anton Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard for the 21st century. Centaur Theatre, Montréal, 8 p.m. $30-68. Info, 514-288-3161.

seminars

FILMING IN THE STUDIO: Media enthusiasts walk through the process of conducting interviews on set while switching between cameras and utilizing chroma-keyed backgrounds. The Media Factory, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free; donations accepted; preregister. Info, 651-9692.

RETIREMENT REALITY CHECK: HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR INCOME AND FINANCIAL

SECURITY THE NO B.S. WAY: Erik Kolomaznik guides a retirement and financial wellness workshop navigating income and asset protection. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

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

‘TRANSLATIONS’: Vermont Stage presents renowned Irish dramatist Brian Friel’s play exploring the power of language to kindle romance in 1830s Dublin. Ages 13 and up. Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $3464. Info, 862-1497.

words

ELL CLASSES: ENGLISH FOR BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS: Learners get a feel for written and spoken English with trained instructors. Presented by Fletcher Free Library. 6:30-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, bshatara@ burlingtonvt.gov.

LANGUAGE LUNCH: SPANISH: ¿Hablas español? Conversationalists of all levels practice over bagged lunches. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

Every Small Breeze, which reflects on how relationships with places and people can sustain us. Norwich Bookstore, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1114.

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community

SCAVENGER HUNT IN STOWE: See WED.25.

crafts

KNIT FOR YOUR NEIGHBOR: All ages and abilities knit or crochet hats and scarves for the South Burlington Food Shelf. Materials are provided. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 2-5 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.

WOODWORKING LAB: Visionaries experiment, collaborate, create a project or learn a new skill with the help of mentors and access to tools and equipment in the makerspace. Hannaford Career Center, Middlebury, 5-8 p.m. $7.50. Info, 382-1012. etc.

THE NEXT 50 YEARS: EMBRACING & HONORING AGING IN OUR COMMUNITY: Attendees commemorate Age Well’s 50th anniversary with a silent auction, delicious fare from Backyard Bistro, libations and live music. The Old Lantern Inn & Barn, Charlotte, 5-8 p.m. $50-400. Info, 865-0360.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘BLUE WHALES: RETURN OF THE GIANTS 3D’: See WED.25.

‘FUNGI: THE WEB OF LIFE 3D’: See WED.25.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.25.

‘SPIDER LIVES: A TRIBUTE FILM’: This 2022 documentary chronicles the untold story of Spider Sabich — an American Alpine ski racer and U.S. Ski Team member whose life was tragically cut short in 1976. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum, Stowe, 6-8 p.m. $20; limited capacity. Info, 253-9911.

DR. ANDREA GRAYSON: The author of The Sweet Tooth Dilemma explores how sugar impacts the brain and body. Free childcare for program participants. Greater Burlington YMCA, 7-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 862-9622.

ETHAN TAPPER: The Bolton author discusses his latest book, How to Love a Forest: The Bittersweet Work of Tending a Changing World, which outlines the importance of forestry and stewardship in Vermont. Richmond Free Library, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 434-3036.

MARJORIE MOORHEAD: The poet explores her debut full collection

TELLURIDE AT DARTMOUTH: See WED.25, 4 & 7:45 p.m.

‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.25.

food & drink

BREEDING BARN ADVENTURE DINNER: In a showstopping historic barn, diners sit down to a four-course celebration of the produce and animals of five Vermont farms. Shelburne Farms Breeding Barn, 5:30-9 p.m. $185 plus tax. Info, 248-224-7539. FREE WINE TASTING: Themed wine tastings take oenophiles on an adventure through a region, grape variety, style of wine or

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burlington

TODDLER TIME: Librarians bring out books, rhymes and songs specially selected for young ones 12 through 24 months. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

chittenden county

BABYTIME: Caregivers and infants from birth through age 1 gather to explore board books and toys. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

GAME ON!: Young competitors vie in Nintendo Switch games, including Mario Kart, Super Mario Party and Overcooked, on the big screen. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

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burlington

BABY & ME CLASS: Parents and their infants ages birth to 1 explore baby massage, lullabies and gentle movements while discussing the struggles and joys of parenthood. Greater Burlington YMCA, 9:45-10:45 a.m. $10; free for members. Info, 862-9622.

BABY TIME: Pre-walking little ones experience a story time catered to their infant interests. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

GROW PRESCHOOL YOGA: Colleen from Grow Prenatal and Family Yoga leads little ones ages 2 through 5 in songs, movement and other fun activities. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

chittenden county

PRESCHOOL MUSIC WITH LINDA

BASSICK: The singer and storyteller extraordinaire guides kids 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.

STORY TIME: Little ones from birth through age 5 learn from songs, crafts and picture books. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

barre/montpelier

POKÉMON CLUB: I choose you, Pikachu! Elementary and teenage fans of the franchise — and beginners, too — trade

SEP. 29 | FAMILY FUN

Smashin’ Pumpkins

The Vermont Pumpkin Chuckin’ Festival takes the theme of Cabbage Night — busting apart gourds for fun — to a whole new level. The annual Stowe event emphasizes the art of distance, however: Festivalgoers use DIY constructions such as trebuchets to catapult pumpkins hundreds of feet across the sky. It’s a terrific opportunity for kiddos to flex their mechanical and building skills — perhaps with a little help from Mom and Dad — and engage in some family-friendly competition. Oh, and just to get those creative juices flowing, note that last year’s winning throw was 861 feet.

VERMONT PUMPKIN CHUCKIN’ FESTIVAL

Sunday, September 29, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at Stowe Events Field. $10; free for kids 5 and under. Info, 603-630-4800, vtpumpkinchuckin.blogspot.com.

cards and play games. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 3:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

STORY TIME: Kids and their caregivers meet for stories, songs and bubbles. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

stowe/smuggs

WEE ONES PLAYTIME: 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

BUSY BEES PLAYGROUP: Blocks, toys, books and songs engage little ones 24 months and younger. Waterbury Public Library, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

northeast kingdom

STORY TIME: Youngsters 5 and under play, sing, hear stories and color. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 745-1391.

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chittenden county

KIDS’ MOVIE IN THE AUDITORIUM: Little film buffs congregate for a screening of a family-friendly film. See southburlingtonlibrary.org for each week’s title. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

LEGO BUILDERS: Each week, children ages 8 and older build, explore, create and participate in challenges. Ages 6 to 8 are welcome with an adult. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

barre/montpelier

LEGO CLUB: Budding builders create geometric structures with snap-together blocks. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 3:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

STORY TIME & PLAYGROUP: Participants ages 5 and under enjoy thematic science, art and nature activities. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

upper valley

STORY TIME: Preschoolers take part in tales, tunes and playtime. Latham

Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

chittenden county

ANIME CLUB: Fans in grades 6 through 12 watch their favorite shows with friends and snacks. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

barre/montpelier

MRPS PIE FALL FESTIVAL: Families delight in this community-minded day of food and live music to support local schools and a vibrant downtown. Vermont Statehouse lawn, Montpelier, noon-4 p.m. Free. Info, 303-247-1800.

mad river valley/ waterbury

JULIA MACALASTER: The author shares her book, Mouse Moves — the story of a tiny rodent who has to change residences. After, kiddos make mini critter homes of their very own. Inklings Children’s Books, Waitsfield, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 496-7280.

upper valley

FOREST FAIRY HUNTS: Fae-loving families furnish tiny houses with acorn caps and milkweed pods and hunt for winged wonders in the woods. Ages 4 and up. Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Quechee, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Regular admission, $16.50-19.50; free for members and kids 3 and under. Info, 359-5000.

northeast kingdom

HEALING TOGETHER: A LULLABY PROJECT CELEBRATION CONCERT: Scrag Mountain Music presents this family-oriented performance featuring compositions written by locals for their little ones. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 533-2000.

brattleboro/okemo valley

Library, Thetford, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 785-4361.

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BRAIN STEM BASH: Vermont Brain Bee, UVM’s FERN Lab and Destination Imagination promise “lobes of fun” with hands-on brainteasers and sensory experiences. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. Free with regular admission, $16.50-20; free for members and kids under 3. Info, 864-1848.

HISTORICAL REENACTMENT: Visitors of all ages witness historically accurate cooking over a fire and artisan crafting. Ethan Allen Homestead Museum, Burlington, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Regular admission, $7-15; free for kids under 5. Info, 865-4556.

SPLASH DANCE: Kids soak up some fun in the fountain while DJs spin family-friendly tracks. Burlington City Hall Park, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.

STORIES WITH GEOFF: Little patrons of the library’s satellite location enjoy a morning of stories and songs. Fletcher Free Library New North End Branch,

PASTURE PALS: Families flock to this fun, hands-on humane education program designed for kids. Wear closed-toe shoes. Vine Sanctuary, Springfield, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 885-4017.

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burlington

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY BUDDY WALK: Community members raise awareness and funds for programs that benefit people with Down syndrome. Battery Park, Burlington, noon-3 p.m. $10-30; preregister. Info, 872-2744.

chittenden county

LIVE IN THE ORCHARD CONCERT

SERIES: MISS EMMA: Families enjoy a morning of song and dance among the apples, exploring the changing of seasons and celebrating life’s joyful everyday moments. Shelburne Orchards, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 985-2753.

stowe/smuggs

PUMPKIN CHUCKIN’ FESTIVAL: Mechanical wizards of all ages build trebuchets to toss pumpkins for distance and prizes. Proceeds benefit the Clarina Howard Nichols Center. See calendar spotlight. Stowe Events Field, 11

producer’s offerings. Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Wine Bar, Burlington, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-2368.

games

BASIC BEGINNER BRIDGE:

Newbies learn bidding, playing and scoring — and find out firsthand why the trick-taking game is so popular. Milton Public Library, 1-2:30 p.m. Free; space is limited; preregister. Info, 893-4644.

BASIC BRIDGE CLASS: Beginners learn the basics and make new friends in a social, amicable environment. Waterbury Public Library, 6-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, judi@waterburypubliclibrary. com.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE GAMES:

Snacks and coffee fuel bouts of a classic card game. Burlington Bridge Club, Williston, 12:30-4 p.m. $6. Info, 872-5722.

WEEKLY CHESS FOR FUN:

Players of all ability levels face off and learn new strategies. United Community Church, St. Johnsbury, 5:30-9 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, lafferty1949@ gmail.com.

health &

fitness

FALL MEDITATION SERIES:

Practitioners of all experience levels attend this guided session seeking to cultivate positive inner qualities such as kindness, generosity and compassion. Milarepa Center, Barnet, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 633-4136.

THE HOUR FOR YOU EVENT SERIES: FELDENKRAIS WITH GILLIAN FRANKS: This seated lesson involves simple, verbally directed motion without the implementation of stretching or weights. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 503-0219.

QI GONG CLASS: Practice mindful movement with meditation and breath to strengthen the body, quiet the mind and balance the emotions. Waterbury Public Library, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, judi@ waterburypubliclibrary.com.

SOUND BATH SERIES: Journey through the seven chakras while healing sound vibrations restore harmony to the mind and body. Practical Magick, Essex Junction, 6-7 p.m. $15. Info, 274-6671.

language

ITALIAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Semi-fluent speakers practice their skills during a conversazione with others. Best for those who can speak at least basic sentences. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

lgbtq

FEAST & FIELD MUSIC SERIES:

QUEER DANCE PARTY: Proud people boogie down at this end-of-season event featuring farm-fresh foods and music by DJs gEndEReNdeR and kell. Fable

Farm, Barnard, 5:30-9 p.m. $5-25 sliding scale. Info, 234-1645.

music

BURLINGTON BAROQUE FESTIVAL: ‘MONTEVERDI’S VESPERS OF 1610’: Artists-inresidence L’Harmonie des saisons kick off the inaugural fest with Claudio Monteverdi’s singular sacred work. Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. $40-60; free for students and children. Info, 448-0558.

THURSDAYS BY THE LAKE: MANGO JAM: An energizing zydeco band takes the stage for a fall foliage show, marking the end of this summer series. Union Station, Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 540-3018.

YACOUBA SISSOKO: The virtuoso musician displays his mastery of the traditional West African kora — an instrument with 21 strings. York Street Meeting House, Lyndon, 7 p.m. $20; free for students. Info, 748-2600.

politics

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

CANDIDATE FORUM: The League of Women Voters of Vermont presents this meeting of lieutenant gubernatorial hopefuls including David Zuckerman, Ian Diamondstone and John Rodgers. Virtual options available. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 745-1393.

québec

POP MONTRÉAL: See WED.25.

‘SAKURA’: See WED.25.

seminars

FILMING SAFELY IN REMOTE

LOCATIONS: Budding industry professionals learn the essentials of risk assessment, emergency planning, communication strategies and equipment handling. The Media Factory, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free; donations accepted; preregister. Info, 651-9692.

talks

ADOLPHUS HAILSTORK TALK & WORKSHOP: The Virginia-based composer leads a conversation as a prelude to his orchestral performance on September 27 at the Flynn. Southwick Hall, University of Vermont, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 864-5741.

DR. HENDRIK DAY: The professor of art history at New York’s Hunter College discusses colonnaded streets and urban theater of the late Roman Empire. Johnson Memorial Building, Middlebury College, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3136.

theater

‘THE THANKSGIVING PLAY’: Shaker Bridge Theatre stages Larissa FastHorse’s woke-era satire about a school pageant attempting to celebrate both Turkey Day and Native American Heritage Month — without ruffling feathers. Briggs Opera House, White River Junction, 7 p.m. $20-45. Info, 281-6848. ‘TRANSLATIONS’: See WED.25.

SEP. 28 | ETC.

Ol’ Sports

Ready to make a birthday wish come true? Lebanon Opera House invites folks to help blow out its candles at the Swingin’ Centennial Soirée, marking a century of music, theater, ballet and other spectacles of the stage. Attendees don their most fabulous roaring twenties finery and fox-trot into a Gatsbyesque reimagining of the historic locale. Melodious jazz performed by the Grace Wallace Trio sets the mood for cool cocktails in the lounge, while thrill seekers hover over the blackjack table. Still feeling lucky? The on-site fortune teller can predict for how long. Cheers to 100 years!

SWINGIN’ CENTENNIAL SOIRÉE

Saturday, September 28, 7:30 p.m., at Lebanon Opera House. $100; cash bar; ages 21 and up. Info, 603-448-0400, lebanonoperahouse.org.

words

AMBER MCBRIDE: The National Book Award finalist and author of the YA novel Me (Moth) sheds light on tackling weighty but worthwhile themes through poetry. Christ Episcopal Church, Montpelier, 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-3338.

DECLAN MCCABE: The aquatic ecologist and professor of biology at Saint Michael’s College discusses his book, Turning Stones — a collection of short essays concerning the rich diversity of life that depends on water. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 229-6206.

EVE O. SCHAUB: The author and humorist digs into her memoir, Year of No Garbage: Recycling Lies, Plastic Problems, and One Woman’s Trashy Journey to Zero

Waste — a shocking account of her experience with garbage, plastics and the recycling industry. Maple Corner Community Center, Calais, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 223-6613.

EVENING BOOK GROUP: Readers react to Esmeralda Santiago’s 1993 book When I Was Puerto Rican deemed one of “the best memoirs of a generation” by Oprah’s Book Club. Zoom option available. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

INQUISITIVE READERS BOOK

CLUB: Curious souls trade thoughts on Ralph Helfer’s captivating biography, Modoc: The True Story of the Greatest Elephant That Ever Lived. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 6 p.m. Free. Info, henningsmh@yahoo. com.

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climate crisis

CLIMATE CAFÉ: Community members come together in an informal, welcoming and respectful setting to safely share concerns and build resilience. Ages 18 and up. 4-5 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 585-6743.

community

SCAVENGER HUNT IN STOWE: See WED.25.

crafts

FABRIC WORKSHOP: Exhibiting artist Bradie Hansen teaches loom lovers how to start a weaving and implement introductory techniques. All materials provided. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 10 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 846-4140. etc.

NEK WORKFORCE PARTNERS FALL JOB FEST: Job seekers meet actively hiring employers at an event sponsored by the Vermont Department of Labor, HireAbility, Lyndon Institute and Northeast Kingdom Workforce. Chester Arena, Lyndon Center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 289-4622.

NEW FRAMEWORKS SHOP TOUR: Curious homebuyers get a glance at high-performance modular homes and learn how carbon is sequestered while creating these eco-friendly digs. New Frameworks, Essex Junction, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 448-2206.

fairs & festivals

VERMONT CLIMBING FESTIVAL: Mountaineers from across the state gather for a weekend of skill-based clinics, workshops, competitions, talks and trail projects. Farr’s Field, Waterbury, 5-10 p.m. $70. Info, 630-723-4849.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

LAUREL’S BOOK GROUP:

Bibliophiles gather for a lively gab about Liz Moore’s twisty missing-persons novel, The God of the Woods. Phoenix Books, Essex, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 872-7111.

MARGOT HARRISON: The local author discusses her emotionally thrilling debut adult novel, The Midnight Club, in conversation with fellow writer Lisa Kusel. Venetian Cocktail & Soda Lounge, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 448-3350.

SHEILA CURRAN BERNARD: The Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, author and educator weighs in on her deeply researched book Bring Judgment Day, about the life and music of folk legend Lead Belly. Norwich Bookstore, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1114.

‘BEAU TRAVAIL’: Cinephiles celebrate the 25th anniversary of this 1999 film by Claire Denis, featuring destructive jealousy, barn-burning obsession and homoeroticism. The Screening Room @ VTIFF, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. $5-10. Info, 660-2600.

‘BLUE WHALES: RETURN OF THE GIANTS 3D’: See WED.25.

‘FUNGI: THE WEB OF LIFE 3D’: See WED.25.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.25.

TELLURIDE AT DARTMOUTH: See WED.25, 6 & 8:15 p.m.

‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: food & drink

BEE’S KNEES WEEK: MUSIC, PIZZA & ICE CREAM: Catch the buzz! Attendees enjoy live tunes by GRG Jazz Trio, Hook and Peel wood-fired pizzas, and homemade honey ice cream from

Wilson’s. Barr Hill, Montpelier, 3-7 p.m. Free. Info, 472-8000.

BURGERS & BLUEGRASS

DINNER AT THE FARM: Foodies enjoy music and a meal at a picturesque locale. BYO chair or blanket. Maple Wind Farm, Richmond, 5-7:30 p.m. Various prices. Info, hello@ maplewindfarm.com.

RICHMOND FARMERS MARKET:

Vendors present a diverse selection of locally produced foods and crafts as picnickers jive to live music. Volunteers Green, Richmond, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, rfmmanager@gmail.com.

games

DUPLICATE BRIDGE GAMES: See THU.26, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

health & fitness

GUIDED MEDITATION

ONLINE: Dorothy Alling Memorial Library invites attendees to relax on their lunch breaks and reconnect with their bodies. Noon-12:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, programs@ damlvt.org.

PEOPLE WITH ARTHRITIS CAN EXERCISE: Active adults with stiffness and pain keep joints flexible, muscles strong and bodies energized with a weekly low-impact class. Waterbury Public Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

language

FRENCH SOCIAL HOUR:

Francophones gather for conviviality en français in a comfortable, no-pressure environment. Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; cash bar. Info, bbrodie@aflcr.org.

lgbtq

RPG NIGHT: Members of the LGBTQ community get together weekly for role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons and Everway. Rainbow Bridge Community Center, Barre, 5:308:30 p.m. Free. Info, 622-0692.

music

BLUES TRAVELER: SOLD OUT.

The Grammy-winning rock band celebrates 30 years of its milestone album, Four, with crowd-pleasing favorites. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. Wait list available. Info, 603-448-0400.

BURLINGTON BAROQUE FESTIVAL: ‘HANDEL’S ACIS AND GALATEA’: Artists-in-residence

L’Harmonie des saisons and the Burlington Baroque Festival Singers present George Frideric Handel’s beloved pastoral masque in concert. Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. $40-60; free for students and children. Info, 4480558.

FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC: BRETT

HUGHES: The singer-songwriter brings bluegrass vibes to the weekly series while listeners nosh on a charcuterie board or their own picnic provisions. Lincoln Peak Vineyard, New

Haven, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 388-7368.

HARD SCRABBLE: The bluegrass band plays two full sets of toe-tapping Americana tunes while Southern Smoke cooks up irresistible barbecue fare. Shelburne Vineyard, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $10; free for kids under 12. Info, 985-8222.

SARASA ENSEMBLE: Listeners delight in “The Silver Swan,” a strings program featuring the music of Henry Purcell, Gerald Finzi, Robert Merfeld and others. Brattleboro Music Center, 7 p.m. $10-30; free for kids under 18. Info, 257-4523.

VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: BÉLA FLECK AND AMERICAN EXCELLENCE: The virtuoso banjoist and composer Adolphus Hailstork help the VSO kick off its 90th anniversary program, conducted by music director Andrew Crust. The Flynn, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $8.35-70. Info, hello@vso.org.

YACOUBA SISSOKO: See THU.26, Dibden Center for the Arts, Vermont State University, Johnson. $10; free for students. Info, 635-1476.

outdoors

FALL BIRDING: Folks of all interests and experience levels seek out feathered friends in flight. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 7:30-9 a.m. Free. Info, 229-6206.

québec

POP MONTRÉAL: See WED.25.

‘SAKURA’: See WED.25.

seminars

WIT, WISDOM & WRITING

WORKSHOP: Author Joni B. Cole leads this fun, interactive mini masterclass in narrative craft. Bring a writing utensil and notepad. Norwich Bookstore, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1114.

talks

JOHN BROOKLYN: The associate clinical professor of family medicine and psychiatry at the University of Vermont Medical Center overviews how Vermont is addressing the opioid crisis. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2-3 p.m. $8 cash or check; free for members. Info, 373-5177.

PER URLAUB & EVA

DESSEIN: Speakers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology discuss their research on artificial intelligence and world languages instruction. Waterman Building, University of Vermont, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, swlc@uvm.edu.

theater

‘COCOON’: Listeners enjoy a special evening of true stories told without notes, followed by a reception. Virtual options available. Robison Concert Hall, Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, 8-9:45 p.m. $5-15; cash bar. Info, 443-6433.

‘MOBY DICK’: Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre presents

an adapted staged reading of the classic tale by Herman Melville, featuring pantomime, instrumental music and movement. West Rutland Town Hall Theater, 7:30 p.m. $20. Info, actorsrepvt.org@gmail.com.

‘THE THANKSGIVING PLAY’: See THU.26.

‘TRANSLATIONS’: See WED.25.

words

DAVID SEDARIS: SOLD OUT. The preeminent humorist, known for acclaimed books such as Me Talk Pretty One Day, shares witty words and sharp insights. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7-9:30 p.m. $60-80. Info, 760-4634.

MELODY JOY: The Vermont author offers insights into her revolutionary guide, Shaktified, The Seven Sacred Keys to Heal and Awaken Your Feminine Power an exploration of transformation through divine spiritual energy. Northshire Bookstore, Manchester, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 362-2200.

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bazaars

ARNOLD’S RESCUE CENTER COMMUNITY MARKET: Visitors peruse a variety of food, crafts and other items to benefit the animals at the refuge. Arnold’s Rescue Center, Brownington, 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 239-872-7333.

community

SCAVENGER HUNT IN STOWE: See WED.25.

dance

SATURDAY NIGHT SWING

DANCE: Local Lindy hoppers and jitterbuggers boogie down

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.

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to lively music from jazz, bigband and contemporary eras. Bring clean shoes. North Star Community Hall, Burlington, 8-10:30 p.m. $5. Info, 864-8382.

education

ELEMENTARY SUMMIT ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE &

EDUCATION: Vermont elementary educators and administrators explore the potential concerns and benefits of using AI tools from both student and teacher perspectives. Vermont State University, Randolph Center, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $35; lunch included; preregister. Info, deniseshekerjian@gmail.com.

environment

LAMOILLE RIVER CLEANUP:

Volunteers remove trash and debris from recent flooding, targeting three stretches of river in the Morrisville/Johnson corridor. See northernforestcanoetrail.org for location details. Various Lamoille County locations, Hyde Park, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 496-2285.

etc.

BLOOD DRIVE: Participants part with life-sustaining pints at this American Red Cross donation event. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 846-4140.

CELEBRATING UVM WEEKEND:

Go, Cats, go! Families flock to outdoor activities including mini golf, chalk art, sidewalk sales and an Afro-Brazilian dance party featuring Sambatucada. Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, 2-5 p.m. Free. Info, 863-1648.

FALL CLOTHING SWAP: Community members pass along unwanted wardrobe items and refresh with new closet finds. Brookfield Old Town Hall, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $1. Info, abelisle2@ comcast.net.

SWINGIN’ CENTENNIAL SOIRÉE: Partygoers foxtrot the night away at a Gatsby-inspired celebration commemorating 100 years of the opera house. Tickets include one beverage, hors d’oeuvres, sweet treats and a Champagne toast. Ages 21 and up. See calendar spotlight. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30-10 p.m. $100; cash bar. Info, 603-448-0400.

TUXES & TAILS GALA: Philanthropic folks enjoy an elegant evening with all-youcan-eat canapés, Cirque de Fuego fire dancers, groovy tunes and adorable puppies. Proceeds benefit North Country Animal League. The Lodge at Spruce Peak, Stowe, 5-9 p.m. $50-150. Info, 888-5065.

YESTERMORROW HOMECOMING & OPEN HOUSE: Prospective students and interested community members tour the school, network with professionals, and enjoy a cozy bonfire with food and music on the lawn. BYOB. Yestermorrow Design/Build School, Waitsfield, 3-7 p.m. Free. Info, 496-5090.

fairs & festivals

BRISTOL HARVEST FESTIVAL: Autumn’s bounty inspires an arts, food and crafts party. Catch live music at the bandstand, or hit up the children’s playground. Bristol Town Green, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 388-7951.

BURKE FALL FESTIVAL: Celebrate autumn foliage with a parade, petting zoo, face painting and live music. Proceeds benefit the Burke Area Chamber of Commerce. East Burke Village, 10 a.m. Free. Info, burkechamber@burkevermont. com.

ENERGY FAIR: The Williston Energy Committee presents an enlightening event featuring a wide range of electric vehicles, solar companies, and local weatherization and heat pump contractors. Williston Central School, 1-4 p.m. Free. Info, 876-1168.

HISTORIC ST. JOHNSBURY FALL FESTIVAL: Experience foliage season in the Northeast Kingdom with this ode to autumn, complete with traditional crafts, steam engine displays and family fun. Downtown St. Johnsbury, 9 a.m. Free. Info, 748-8575.

VERMONT CLIMBING FESTIVAL:

See FRI.27, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘BLUE WHALES: RETURN OF THE GIANTS 3D’: See WED.25.

FAMILY MATTERS SHORT FILM

SHOWCASE: Four award-winning local filmmakers explore what it means to be a family in Vermont. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 6 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Info, 748-2600.

‘FUNGI: THE WEB OF LIFE 3D’: See WED.25.

‘KARAOKE SUPPORT GROUP’: A world-premiere screening of this comedic documentary follows a group of Vermonters trying to overcome their fear of singing in public. A Q&A follows. Off Center for the Dramatic Arts, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $5. Info, theoffcenter@gmail.com.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.25.

‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.25. food & drink

BURLINGTON FARMERS MARKET: Dozens of stands overflow with seasonal produce, flowers, artisanal wares and prepared foods. 345 Pine St., Burlington, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 560-5904.

CAPITAL CITY FARMERS

MARKET: Meats and cheeses join farm-fresh produce, baked goods, locally made arts and crafts, and live music. 133 State St., Montpelier, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 272-6249.

CHILI COOK-OFF: Hot stuff! This mouthwatering event encompasses live music, a silent auction, activities for kiddos and, of course, samples of the tasty titular dish. Downtown Poultney, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 294-3220.

SEP. 29 | MUSIC

Musical Mélange

“Good vibes only” should be the slogan for genre-busting world-music band Yemen Blues. One of the final performances of Next Stage Arts Project’s Bandwagon Summer Series in Putney, this energizing quartet lifts audiences right out of their lawn chairs and onto the groovy, grassy dance floor. Pulling from a global patchwork of influences, the band seamlessly merges jazz, psychedelic rock, Arabian classical, funk and folk music to create a delicious potpourri. Equal parts spiritual and musical, the unforgettable ensemble of polyglots aims to spread a message of harmony and unity through the universal language of music.

BANDWAGON SUMMER SERIES: YEMEN BLUES

Sunday, September 29, 4 p.m., at the Putney Inn field. $20-25; free for kids under 12. Info, 3870102, nextstagearts.org.

FRIENDS OF THE ATHENAEUM

PIE SALE: Local bakers offer autumnal pastries homemade with love. Proceeds support youth and adult programming. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 9 a.m.noon. Free; $15 per pie. Info, 748-8291.

OKTOBERFEST: O’zapft is! Traditional attire is encouraged for this festive event of live music, autumnal activities and classic German fare. Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Waitsfield, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. Info, hello@lawsonsfinest. com.

SHELBURNE FARMERS MARKET: Locavores delight in vendors’ fresh fruits, veggies and prepared foods. Shelburne Village Fairgrounds, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, shelburnefarmersmarketvt@ gmail.com.

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. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Dungeon master Evan Hoffman leads new and veteran players on an epic quest in a fifth-edition campaign. Zoom option available. Waterbury Public Library, 1-5 p.m. Free. Info, judi@ waterburypubliclibrary.com.

Charlotte, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 448-2377.

lgbtq

OUTRIGHT VERMONT FIRE TRUCK PULL: Community members take to the streets in support of queer and allied kids with costumes, cheering, dancing, glitter, joy and formidable might. Proceeds benefit LGBTQ+ youth. Top of Church St., Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 865-9677.

QUEER READS BOOK CLUB: Lovers of LGBTQ literature meet to discuss titles that span genres and identities. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 863-3403.

UNCOMMON ART: A QUEER & TRANS ARTIST MARKET: Essex Pride teams up with Burlington Dyke Night to feature this curated group of queer creators. Uncommon Coffee, Essex Center, 2-5 p.m. Free. Info, essexvtpride@ gmail.com.

music

BURLINGTON BAROQUE

FESTIVAL: ‘BEATLES BAROQUE!’: Artists-in-residence L’Harmonie des saisons present conductor Eric Milnes’ critically acclaimed arrangements for baroque orchestra and singers of Fab Four hits. Audience participation encouraged. Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Burlington, 2-3:30 p.m. $40-60; free for students and children. Info, 448-0558.

BURLINGTON BAROQUE FESTIVAL: ‘CONCERTI

STRAVAGANZA’: L’Harmonie des saisons perform virtuosic concerti by Antonio Vivaldi, George Frideric Handel and Johann Sebastian Bach. Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. $4060; free for students and children. Info, 448-0558.

LEARN TO PLAY MAH-JONGG: Expert tile trader Pauline Nolte leads players through the Chinese and American versions of the ancient game. Waterbury Public Library, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, judi@ waterburypubliclibrary.com.

health & fitness

WALK TO DEFEAT ALS: Community members take strides to raise awareness of and support for people living with the progressive neurodegenerative disease. Oakledge Park, Burlington, 11:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 206-2825.

YOGA CLASS & ANIMAL

SANCTUARY TOUR: Yogis practice gentle movement on the lawn and meet rescue farm animals such as sheep, goats and bunnies. Merrymac Animal Sanctuary,

CANDLELIGHT: VIVALDI’S ‘FOUR SEASONS’ & MORE: Illuminated by thousands of candles, local musicians perform glowing classical masterworks by Antonio Vivaldi and others. First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington, 7 p.m. $41-54. Info, 862-5630. ‘ON THE ONE ROAD’: A CAPPELLA BARBERSHOP-STYLE: The Green Mountain Chorus and Daily Special quartet deliver a musical tribute to all things Irish. First Congregational Church Essex, Essex Junction, 2-3:30 & 7-8:30 p.m. $16-20; free for kids under 12. Info, 505-9595.

FULL CIRCLE: Performing a mix of beautiful tunes for three voices, the vocal trio draws on both secular and sacred folk traditions. Proceeds benefit farmers affected by flooding. Burlington Friends Meeting House, 7:30 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 448-0622.

LIVE IN THE ORCHARD CONCERT SERIES: ROWAN: The local band performs lively Celtic and traditional folk tunes in its own unique style, as well as original compositions featuring mandolin, harp and banjo. Shelburne Orchards, noon-2 p.m. Free. Info, 985-2753.

MARCIE HERNANDEZ BAND: Combining Latin rhythms and

COURTESY OF JOSÉ CUEVAS

instrumentation with the vulnerability of indie folk, the Puerto Rican singer-songwriter unleashes a diverse array of tunes.

Shelburne Vineyard, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 985-8222.

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE

CARILLON SERIES: DR. ANDREA

MCCRADY: The celebrated Canadian carillonneur performs soaring melodies from the bell tower. Memorial Chapel, Middlebury College, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3485.

SOPHIE SHAO & FRIENDS:

Listeners delight as the distinguished cellist leads an all-female ensemble in stunning sonatas and piano trios. Virtual options available. Robison Concert Hall, Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, 7:309:30 p.m. $5-25. Info, 443-6433.

VERMONT SYMPHONY

ORCHESTRA: BÉLA FLECK AND AMERICAN EXCELLENCE: See FRI.27, Paramount Theatre, Rutland. $14-68.

outdoors

BIRD MONITORING WALK:

Birders of all experience levels record their sightings at the museum’s trails, forests and meadows. BYO binoculars. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 8 a.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 434-2167.

OPEN BARN DAY: Animal lovers embark on a self-guided tour, meet the rescues and learn their stories. Merrymac Animal Sanctuary, Charlotte, 1-4 p.m. $15. Info, 448-2377.

québec

POP MONTRÉAL: See WED.25.

‘SAKURA’: See WED.25.

talks

BEE’S KNEES WEEK: SPENCER

HARDY: The local biologist enlightens attendees about these fascinating insects, particularly the small and often overlooked native bees, and how we can support their wild populations. Barr Hill, Montpelier, noon-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 472-8000.

theater

‘MOBY DICK’: See FRI.27.

‘TANGO TONIGHT!’: A local cast performs a demo milonga and reading of this musical in the works, followed by an audience talk-back. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 1 p.m. Free; reservations recommended. Info, 457-3981.

‘THE THANKSGIVING PLAY’: See THU.26.

‘TRANSLATIONS’: See WED.25, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

words

BOOKS & BULBS BENEFIT SALE:

Bibliophiles peruse a wide array of paperbacks, hardcovers and blooms to be — priced to sell. Proceeds benefit the library. Cutler Memorial Library, Plainfield, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 454-8504.

DAVID SEDARIS: See FRI.27.

PLAIN LANGUAGE WORKSHOP: Walter Duda gets to the point about speaking and

writing clearly for the needs of one’s audience. Waterbury Public Library, 10 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, judi@ waterburypubliclibrary.com.

THE 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.

WRITE NOW!: Lit lovers of all experience levels hone their craft in a supportive and critique-free environment. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 223-3338.

SUN.29 agriculture

FALL FOLIAGE LANDSCAPE DESIGN: Paige Cascio shares information regarding Vermont’s native foliage, including lesser-known plants and spectacular late-season blooms. Horsford Gardens & Nursery, Charlotte, 10:30-11:30 a.m. free. Info, 425-2811.

community

HUMAN CONNECTION CIRCLE: Neighbors share stories from their lives and forge deep bonds. Pickering Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-4:30 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, humanconnectioncircle@ gmail.com.

SCAVENGER HUNT IN STOWE: See WED.25.

crafts

YARN CRAFTERS GROUP: See WED.25, 1-3 p.m.

dance

MILONGA: Dancers of all levels and abilities practice in the Argentinean ballroom style to live music by Trio Tango Norte. Artistree Community Arts Center, South Pomfret, 3 p.m. $20-50. Info, 457-3500.

etc.

BEST POOCH IN THE NOOSK: Pup enthusiasts flock to this celebration of all things canine, showcasing the cutest fourlegged visitors of the farmers market. Winooski Falls Way, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, farmers market@downtownwinooski.org.

fairs & festivals

FALL FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER: An unforgettable evening of live music, delectable cuisine and auctioning supports the annual operation of the community’s Right to Food Center. The Wedding Barn at Kingston Place, Benson, 4-7 p.m. $50. Info, 265-3666.

MARSHFIELD HARVEST FESTIVAL & COMMUNITY

GARDEN CELEBRATION: Folks enjoy games, baked goods and crafts at a picturesque autumnal offering. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

SNUGFEST: Art, music and fashion converge at a celebration

promoting kind and compassionate treatment of others. Silver Towers, Ripton, noon-7 p.m. $2535. Info, 203-448-8063.

VERMONT CLIMBING FESTIVAL:

See FRI.27, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘BLUE WHALES: RETURN OF THE GIANTS 3D’: See WED.25.

DEMOCRACY ON CAMERA SERIES: ‘GOD & COUNTRY’: This 2024 documentary directed by Dan Partland explores the rise of the Christian nationalist political movement. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 4 p.m. $9. Info, 603-646-2422.

‘FUNGI: THE WEB OF LIFE 3D’: See WED.25.

INTERNATIONAL SILENT MOVIE DAY CELEBRATION: Film buffs commemorate the historic genre with a screening of shorts and a talk on the life of Lumière cameraman Francisque Doublier, followed by a Q&A. Lumière Hall, Burlington Beer, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, camelslikeapples@ burlingtontelecom.net.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.25.

‘SHOES’: Commemorate National Silent Movie Day with this 1916 drama that explores a working woman’s downward economic spiral into prostitution and despair. The Screening Room @ VTIFF, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 3 p.m. $5-10. Info, 660-2600.

‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.25.

food & drink

OKTOBERFEST: Ja ja ja! Grab your lederhosen and enjoy live German music, custom steins, giant pretzels and the official

FOMO?

Find even more local events in this newspaper and online:

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film

See what’s playing at theaters in the On Screen section.

music + nightlife

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STOWE FARMERS MARKET: An appetizing assortment of fresh veggies, meats, milk, berries, herbs, beverages and crafts tempts shoppers. Stowe Farmers Market, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, stowefarmersmarket@gmail.com.

WINOOSKI FARMERS MARKET: Families shop for produce, honey, meats, coffee and prepared foods from an outdoor gathering of seasonal vendors. Winooski Falls Way, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 655-6410.

games

DUPLICATE BRIDGE GAMES: See THU.26, 1-4:30 p.m.

health & fitness

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BURLINGTON BAROQUE FESTIVAL: ‘BACH’S MAGNIFICAT & BRANDENBURG CONCERTI’: Artists-in-residence L’Harmonie des saisons and the Burlington Baroque Festival Singers bring the inaugural fest to its finale with soaring works by Johann Sebastian Bach. Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. $40-60; free for students and children. Info, 4480558.

CONNOR GARVEY: The singer-songwriter uplifts and inspires audiences through memorable melodies. Richmond Congregational Church, 4-6 p.m. $17.50-27.50. Info, 557-7589.

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community

SCAVENGER HUNT IN STOWE: See WED.25.

crafts

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dance

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CHASE AWAY 5K: Samaritans run or walk to help fund research and awareness grants for canine cancer. Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome but not required. Veterans Memorial Park, South Burlington, 9-11 a.m. $2540; preregister. Info, vthounds@ gmail.com.

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.

NEW LEAF SANGHA MINDFULNESS PRACTICE: Newcomers and experienced meditators alike stretch their skills in the Plum Village tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Hot Yoga Burlington, 6:30-8:15 p.m. Free. Info, new-leaf-sangha@ googlegroups.com.

DAVE PETTIGREW: The Christian artist offers “Music of Hope” to support the local church’s Music Ministry as well as Brittany’s Hope (Art of Our Soul), in memory of Brittany Elizabeth Goyette. St. Francis Xavier Church, Winooski, 6-8 p.m. $20. Info, 655-2290.

HAIRPEACE: Two acoustic musicians rock the house down. First Congregational Church of Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.m. $20; free for kids under 18. Info, 878-5745.

LIVE IN THE ORCHARD CONCERT SERIES: BRETT HUGHES

TRIO: The local legend and his bluegrass-playin’ friends take the stage for an afternoon of toe-tappin’ tunes. Shelburne Orchards, noon-2 p.m. Free. Info, 985-2753.

SUNDAY SESSIONS: A variety of musicians bring their melodies to the patio at Tavern on the Tee. Ralph Myhre Golf Course, Middlebury, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5125.

‘BLUE WHALES: RETURN OF THE GIANTS 3D’: See WED.25.

‘FUNGI: THE WEB OF LIFE 3D’: See WED.25.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.25.

‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.25.

games

MONDAY NIGHT GAMES: Discounted wine by the glass fuels an evening of friendly competition featuring new and classic board games, card games, and cribbage. Shelburne Vineyard, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 985-8222.

health &

fitness

FARM & FOREST YOGA FLOW: Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Park ranger and yoga teacher Jen Jackson leads a balanced asana practice. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock,

STEPS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE 5K: Individuals and teams don purple gear and walk, run or roll to end domestic violence and promote safety, health and wellness in our community. Oakledge Park, Burlington, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $35-40; preregister. Info, 658-3131.

VERMONT KIDNEY ASSOCIATION WALK: Community members choose between a 1K or 5K loop to show support for Vermonters living with kidney disease. Kids and leashed dogs are welcome. Williston Village Community Park, 9 a.m.-noon. Free; donations accepted. Info, 324-3812. music

ARTIS WODEHOUSE: The renowned scholar and keyboardist performs contemporary music specially adapted for the Estey reed organ. Epsilon Spires, Brattleboro, 1:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 603-852-0731.

BANDWAGON SUMMER SERIES: YEMEN BLUES: An invigorating world-music quartet performs contemporary and timeless tunes with deliciously eclectic

WINDBORNE: The folk band performs magical harmonies and stunning arrangements in an intimate concert. Revels North, Lebanon, N.H., 3-5:45 p.m. $10-50 sliding scale. Info, 603-558-7894.

québec

POP MONTRÉAL: See WED.25.

‘SAKURA’: See WED.25.

talks

WORDS OUT LOUD: BRETT

ANN STANCIU & KENNETH

M. CADOW: The two Vermont authors shine a light on characters, selves, moments and places, offering listeners insight into their written worlds. Old West Church, Calais, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 223-6613.

theater

‘MOBY DICK’: See FRI.27, 2 p.m.

‘THE THANKSGIVING PLAY’: See THU.26, 2:30 p.m.

‘TRANSLATIONS’: See WED.25, 2 p.m.

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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

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5:15-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3368.

language

LANGUAGE LUNCH: GERMAN: Willkommen! Speakers of all experience levels brush up on conversational skills over bagged lunches. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

music

BRIANNA MATZKE: The pianist performs Tremor, the latest program commissioned by the Response Project — an initiative that asks artists to create music in response to a preexisting artwork or idea. Robison Concert Hall, Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

SAMBATUCADA OPEN

REHEARSAL: Burlington’s own samba street percussion band welcomes new members. No experience or instruments required. 8 Space Studio Collective, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 862-5017.

words

SARAH STEWART TAYLOR: The Vermont author reads excerpts from her new historical novel,

Agony Hill. Barstow Memorial School, Chittenden, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 872-7111.

TUE.1 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.

SCAVENGER HUNT IN STOWE: See WED.25.

dance

SWING DANCE PRACTICE

SESSION: All ages and experience levels shake a leg in this friendly, casual environment designed for learning. Bring clean shoes. Champlain Club, Burlington, 7:309 p.m. Free. Info, 864-8382.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘BLUE WHALES: RETURN OF THE GIANTS 3D’: See WED.25.

‘FUNGI: THE WEB OF LIFE 3D’: See WED.25.

a.m.-4 p.m. $10; free for kids 5 and under. Info, 603-630-4800.

MON.30 burlington

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Bookworms ages 2 through 5 enjoy a fun-filled reading time. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

mad river valley/ waterbury

TODDLER TIME: Little tykes have a blast with songs, stories, rhymes and dancing. Ages 5 and under. Waterbury Public Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

upper valley

STORY TIME WITH BETH: A bookseller and librarian extraordinaire reads two picture books on a different theme each week. Norwich Bookstore, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 649-1114.

northeast kingdom

STORY TIME: See THU.26, 2-2:30 p.m.

TUE.1 burlington

SING-ALONG WITH LINDA BASSICK: Babies, toddlers and preschoolers sing, dance and wiggle along with Linda. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

JIM HENSON’S ‘LABYRINTH’:

IN CONCERT: A live band rocks out to David Bowie’s original vocals as this cult-classic 1986 fantasy once again hits the big screen. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. $49-69. Info, 775-0903.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.25.

‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.25.

food & drink

COOKBOOK CLUB: Cook the book! Readers share a dish and discussion inspired by Freddie Bitsoie and James O. Fraioli’s New Native Kitchen. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

ONE FARMERS MARKET:

Community members peruse an array of fresh, healthy, affordable local produce and products. Dewey Park, Burlington, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, oldnorthend farmersmarket@gmail.com.

games

DUPLICATE BRIDGE GAMES: See THU.26.

GAMES GALORE: Library patrons of all ages gather for bouts of board and card games. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

chittenden county

OUTDOOR STORY TIME: Youngsters enjoy a sunny session of reading, rhyming and singing with Dorothy Alling Memorial Library. Birth through age 5. Williston Town Green, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

barre/montpelier

STORY TIME: See THU.26.

northeast kingdom

LAPSIT STORY TIME: Babies 2 years and younger learn to love reading, singing and playing with their caregivers. Siblings welcome. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 745-1391.

WED.2

burlington

TODDLER TIME: See WED.25.

chittenden county

BABY TIME: Parents and caregivers bond with their pre-walking babes during this gentle playtime. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

mad river valley/ waterbury

TEEN HANGOUT: Middle and high schoolers make friends at a no-pressure meetup. Waterbury Public Library, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

TEEN QUEER READS: LGBTQIA+ and allied youths get together each month to read and discuss ideas around gender, sexuality and identity. Waterbury Public Library, 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036. K

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language

LANGUAGE LUNCH: ITALIAN: Speakers hone their skills in the Romance language over bagged lunches. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

MANDARIN CONVERSATION

CIRCLE: Volunteers from Vermont Chinese School help students learn or improve their fluency. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 846-4140.

PAUSE-CAFÉ FRENCH

CONVERSATION: Francophones and French-language learners meet pour parler la belle langue Burlington Bay Market & Café, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 343-5493.

music

FLOW SINGING: Singers both new and seasoned intertwine music and mindfulness while learning a sequence of five to six songs by ear. Heineberg Senior Center, Burlington, 11:15 a.m.12:45 p.m. Free. Info, 478-4440, patricia@juneberrymusic.com.

RUTLAND AREA MONTHLY ZOOM MEETING: Community members gather online to advocate for accessibility and other disability-rights measures. 11:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 779-9021.

business

QUEEN CITY BUSINESS NETWORKING INTERNATIONAL GROUP: See WED.25.

VERMONT WOMENPRENEURS BIZ

BUZZ ZOOM: A monthly virtual networking meetup provides a space for female business owners to meet and connect. 10-11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 870-0903.

community

LIVING WITH LOSS: A GATHERING FOR THE GRIEVING: Participants explore how ritual, connection and community sharing can aid through times of loss. 4-5:15 p.m. $5-25 suggested donation. Info, 825-8141, ritesofpassagevt@ gmail.com.

SCAVENGER HUNT IN STOWE: See WED.25.

games

CHESS CLUB: See WED.25. health & fitness

CHAIR YOGA: See WED.25. language

ELL CLASSES: ENGLISH FOR BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS: See WED.25.

SPANISH CONVERSATION: Fluent and beginner speakers brush up on their vocabulario with a discussion led by a Spanish teacher. Presented by Dorothy Alling Memorial Library. 5-6 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, programs@damlvt.org.

music

ZEDASHE ENSEMBLE: The Georgian singers perform soul-stirring and often startling harmonies with traditional instruments and dancing. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 7:30-9:15 p.m. $25. Info, 603-858-5418.

québec

‘OUR PLANET LIVE’: This live concert event combines stunning visuals from the acclaimed Netflix series with a powerful musical score. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7-9 p.m. $40. Info, 760-4634.

québec

‘SAKURA’: See WED.25.

words

BURLINGTON

LITERATURE GROUP:

DAVID FOSTER WALLACE: New England Readers & Writers presents a seven-week dissection of The Pale King 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, info@ nereadersandwriters.com.

crafts

YARN CRAFTERS GROUP: See WED.25.

dance

MOVEMENT MATTERS: Millie Heckler leads this improvisational dance class urging students to explore the physical embodiment of rage and discover how to focus its energy. Dance Theatre, Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 443-2808.

etc.

‘SAKURA’: See WED.25. seminars

RETIREMENTALITY: BLENDING ATTITUDE, ADVICE & ACCOUNTABILITY FOR SUCCESS: Sara Kermenski hosts this virtual workshop outlining the tools and strategies needed to prepare for retirement. Presented by the Women Business Owners Network of Vermont. 8:30-10 a.m. Free. Info, 503-0219.

sports

GREEN MOUNTAIN TABLE TENNIS CLUB: See WED.25.

talks

CINDY ELLEN HILL: The Middlebury environmental attorney, author and poet reads from her new collection, Mosaic: Poems From Travels in Italy and explores the rich history and forms of Italian verse. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 989-6719.

J. KEVIN GRAFFAGNINO: The author discusses his latest book, Ira Allen: A Biography, which shines new light on the politician’s prominent role in Vermont’s formative years. Phoenix Books, Burlington, 6 p.m. $3. Info, 448-3350.

WED.2

activism

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY DSA

GENERAL MEETING: Members of the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America and other left-wing activists gather to plan political activities. Democracy Creative, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, hello@ champlainvalleydsa.org.

DISABLED ACCESS & ADVOCACY OF THE

CHAMP MASTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB: Those looking to strengthen their speaking and leadership skills gain new tools at a regular meeting. 6-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 338-2305.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘BLUE WHALES: RETURN OF THE GIANTS 3D’: See WED.25.

‘FUNGI: THE WEB OF LIFE 3D’: See WED.25.

‘JUST GETTING BY’: Bess O’Brien’s 2024 documentary focuses on Vermonters struggling with food and housing insecurities. Huntington Public Library, 7-9 p.m. Free; donations of food and money accepted. Info, 434-4583.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.25.

‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.25.

food & drink

DANVILLE FARMERS MARKET: See WED.25.

SIP & SAVOR: FALL WINE

DINNER: See WED.25.

WHAT’S THAT WINE

WEDNESDAYS: See WED.25.

LIFELONG LEARNING FOR ALL SPEAKER SERIES: DR. KYLIE KING: The director of institutional effectiveness at SUNY Plattsburgh discusses how different generations diverge in their thinking about entrepreneurship and other economic concepts. Plattsburgh Public Library, N.Y., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, raymond.carman@ plattsburgh.edu.

theater

‘SISTERS’: Spanning 90 years, the events of this stirring Northern Stage play track the lifelong sibling bond of Matilda and Greta — one a human, the other an AI computer program. Barrette Center for the Arts, White River Junction, 7:30 p.m. $24-74. Info, 296-7000.

‘TRANSLATIONS’: See WED.25. ‘THE WOMAN IN BLACK’: The past refuses to stay buried in Weston Theater’s hair-raising adaptation of Susan Hill’s classic ghost story. Weston Theater at Walker Farm, 2-4 p.m. $59-79. Info, 824-5288. ➆

2024–25 SEASON

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October 4 ■ 7:30 PM BALA BILA WORLD MUSIC DUO

October 25 ■ 7:30 PM SŌ PERCUSSION with CAROLINE SHAW

November 2 ■ 7:30 PM JERUSALEM QUARTET

SOPHIE SHAO AND FRIENDS Live and streaming

November 15 and 16 ■ 7:30 PM

SEAN DORSEY DANCE THE LOST ART OF DREAMING

December 4 ■ 7:30 PM BRIA SKONBERG JAZZ QUINTET

January 18 and 22 ■ 7:30 PM CHORAL CHAMELEON Live and streaming

February 13 ■ 7:30 PM

AUGUST WILSON’S TWO TRAINS RUNNING THE ACTING COMPANY

March 7 ■ 7:30 PM

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March 28 ■ 7:30 PM

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PAINTING WITH WINGSPAN STUDIO: Grow your creativity, confidence and painting knowledge in inspiring fall classes. Beginner/Advanced Beginner Painting covers color mixing techniques, composition strategies and step-by-step tips while exploring diverse styles and finding your own! Advanced beginner/ intermediate 2-day Outdoor Plein Air Workshop: Sketching, underpainting, form, color and light, brought together to create delightful paintings! 4-week painting classes: Mon. starting Sep. 30, 9-11:30 a.m. Cost: $340. Plein air workshop: Sat. & Sun., Oct. 5 & 6, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $325. Location: Wingspan Studio School, 4A Howard St., Burlington. Info: Wingspan Studio School, Maggie Standley, 233-7676, maggiestandley@gmail.com, wingspanstudioeduc.com.

craft

BASKETRY AND BROOM

MAKING: In addition to longer woodworking classes, two shorter workshops are being offered by visiting instructors this fall at the shop: Black Ash Pack Baskets with Penny Hewitt and Broom Making with Heather Ashworth. Sep. 26-29 for baskets; Oct. 13 for brooms. Location: Eric Cannizzaro’s Shop, Charlotte. Info: 360-528-1952, ericcannizzaro.com.

culinary

‘THE BASICS’ CAKE DECORATING CLASS: In this workshop, we will talk through the basics of filling a cake, crumb coating, working on getting nice smooth edges and some rosette piping. You’ll go home with great new techniques as well as a six-inch cake that serves 12. You can select your flavor in the questionnaire section. Tue., Oct. 8, 6-7:30 p.m. Cost: $85. Location: Red Poppy Cakery, 1 Elm St., Waterbury Village Historic District. Info: 203-400-0700, sevendaystickets.com.

language

FRENCH CHEZ WINGSPAN

STUDIO: Bonjour! Join Madame Maggie’s dynamic beginner/ advanced beginner French class, live in Burlington’s South End and available on Zoom so you don’t miss a session if afar. Learn greetings, phrases,

verb structure, pronunciation and group activities in a judgment-free environment. Curriculum provided, helpful resources. No experience? Rusty skills? Perfect! Beret optional. Embark on your French journey! Mon., starting Sep. 30, 5-7:30 p.m., 4 wks. Cost: $180. Location: 4A Howard St., Burlington. Info: Wingspan Studio School, Maggie Standley, 233-7676, maggiestandley@gmail.com, wingspanstudioeduc.com.

martial arts

AIKIDO: THE WATERCOURSE WAY: Cultivate core power, aerobic fitness and resiliency. e dynamic, circular movements emphasize throws, joint locks and the development of internal energy. Not your average “mojo dojo casa house.” Inclusive training and a safe space for all. Scholarships and intensive program are available for serious students. Visitors are always welcome! Introductory classes begin Oct. 8. Membership rates incl. unlimited classes 6 days/ week. Contact us for info about membership rates for adults, youths & families. Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Benjamin Pincus, 951-8900, bpincus@burlingtonaikido.org, burlingtonaikido.org.

music

DJEMBE WEDNESDAYS!: Learn to drum with Stuart Paton! Beginner and advanced beginner classes available. Sessions begin Oct. 9 and Nov. 13. Drums provided. Every Wed.: beginners, 5:30 p.m.; accelerated, 7 p.m. Cost: $92/4 weeks; 90-min. sessions; $72 for Kids & Parents classes. Location: Burlington Taiko (next to Nomad Café), 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3-G, Burlington. Info: Stuart Paton, 999-4255, taikoaikokai@gmail.com.

TAIKO TUESDAYS!: Adult classes and Kids & Parents (age 6 and up) classes available. Learn to drum with Burlington Taiko! Sessions begin Oct. 8 and Nov. 12. Drums provided. Every Tue: Kids & Parents, 4 p.m.; beginners, 5:30 p.m.; accelerated, 7 p.m. Cost: $92/4 weeks; 90-min. classes; $72 for Kids & Parents classes. Location: Burlington Taiko (next to Nomad Café), 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3-G, Burlington. Info: Stuart Paton, 999-4255, taikoaikokai@gmail.com.

sports

AFTERSCHOOL CLIMBING

TEAMS: We have space available in our 5- to 7-year old Mini Monkeys afterschool program at Petra Cliffs Climbing Center. e seven-week session begins Oct. 29, ends Dec. 17., and includes introduction to rope climbing, auto-belays and bouldering, plus fun and silly games! Tue. or u., 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Cost: $300/7-week session. Location: Petra Cliffs Climbing Center, 105 Briggs St., Burlington. Info: 6573872, youth@petracliffs.com, petracliffs.com.

tai chi

NEW BEGINNER TAI CHI CLASS: We practice Cheng Man-ch’ing’s “simplified” 37-posture Yangstyle form. e course will be taught by Patrick Cavanaugh, a longtime student and assistant to Wolfe Lowenthal; Wolfe is a direct student of Cheng Manch’ing and founder of Long River Tai Chi Circle. Opportunities for learning online are also available! Starts Oct. 2, 9-10 a.m.; registration open until Oct. 30. Cost: $65/mo. Location: Gym at St. Anthony’s Church, 305 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: Long River Tai Chi Circle, Patrick Cavanaugh, 490-6405, patricklrtcc@gmail.com, longrivertaichi.org.

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Chloe

AGE/SEX: 10-year-old spayed female

ARRIVAL DATE: August 3, 2024

SUMMARY: is gorgeous tabby girl came into our care when her guardian could no longer care for her, and now she’s ready for a fresh start! is senior sweetheart wants what any cat wants: a nice cozy bed, some yummy treats, and attention and affection from her favorite people. Searching for a fabulous feline to make your house a home? Reach out to HSCC at 802-862-0135 ext. 5 or bestfriends@hsccvt.org to arrange to meet Chloe in her foster home!

DOGS/CATS/KIDS: Chloe lived with children and other cats in a previous home and tolerated them well. She is searching for a home without canine companions.

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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You may qualify for disability benefi ts if you are between 52-63 years old & under a doctor’s care for a health condition that prevents you from working for a year or more. Call now! 1-877-247-6750. (AAN CAN)

OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR

Inogen One G5 oxygen concentrator. 1 small, 1 large lithium battery. Like new, purchased June 2021. $3,000/ OBO. Serious inquiries only. Call for more info, 512-417-6346.

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 — OR — Vermont Human Rights Commission 14-16 Baldwin St. Montpelier, VT 05633-0633 1-800-416-2010 hrc@vermont.gov

services: $12 (25 words) fsbos: $45 (2 weeks, 30 words, photo) jobs: michelle@sevendaysvt.com, 865-1020 x121

GARAGE/ESTATE SALES

RUMMAGE SALE

Angel Outfi tters rift Shop at the United Church of Hardwick is hosting a rummage sale. Clothes, books, puzzles, linens. Sep. 27 & 28 & Oct. 3-5. Contact kkhburn@yahoo.com for more info.

ESTATE AUCTION

Huge estate auction of Leroy J. Fall, 12 Highland Ave., Berlin, Vt. Sun., Sep. 29. Preview, 8 a.m.; auction, 9 a.m. Lots of power & handtools, many still in the box. Park at Mattress Land across the street. Cash, check or credit card. More info, rumorhasitvt. com, VT#057.0133906

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

QUEEN BED & SOFA

Complete queen-size box spring, frame & mattress, still in plastic. $75 for all. 3-cushion sofa, clean, no rips, brown print. $25. Email mom7473@yahoo.com.

VANITY FOR HOME & BATHROOM

Bath vanity w/ marble sink & new faucet, 37 x 22 x 30 in. $99. Call or text 540-226-4478.

FURNITURE

OAK/HARDWOOD DRESSER 8-drawer oak/hardwood dresser w/ large detachable mirror. Great for storage! $750 firm. Call 802-495-1954.

print deadline: Mondays at 3:30 p.m. post ads online 24/7 at: sevendaysvt.com/classifieds questions? classifieds@sevendaysvt.com 865-1020 x115

FSBO $ $228 000

Commercial condo 990 sq ft w/ turn-key well- established hair salon/spa. Town Marketplace Essex Jct. Vt. Free parking, 40 yrs in marketplace. Unique opportunity to own real estate/ business. Contact Ann/Darlene 802-879-0306

Douglas Fir Timber auction where you can find a selection of No. 1, Select Structural Timbers. Featured in this auction are FOHC, Old Growth Douglas Fir Timbers known for their durability and strength.

ELECTRONICS

FENDER STRATOCASTER

Fender Stratocaster w/ case. Serial no. DZ1148004. $1,400. Known artist. Contact hopefulvt78@gmail.com or 802-495-1954.

AUDIO MIXER & MICROPHONE

Like-new Alesia 8 USB mixer & Audio Technica microphone. Asking $75 each or both for $100. Call 802-233-0046.

PETS

F1B BERNEDOODLE PUPPY!

Sweet 8-week-old Bernedoodle. Gorgeous, white markings. First vaccinations, health guarantee, ready for her forever home this

week. $1,800. Email laurabrooke2011@ gmail.com.

PUPPIES FOR SALE

Purebred chocolate Lab pups for sale. Avail. now. Females, $600; males, $800. In Isle La Motte. Call 802-9283312 or email vtdave1@ gmail.com.

WANT TO BUY

BUYING COIN COLLECTIONS

Collector paying top dollar for coin & currency collections, gold & silver bullion, sterling fl atware, & gold jewelry. Local, paying cash. Avail. today! Call or text 217-891-4320.

Snack on the flavorful food coverage. It’ll hold you over until Wednesday.

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Snare, drum set & percussion lessons. $35 for 45 min. or $45 for 60 min. Experienced, well-versed & educated teacher. Contact Dave Pacheco, 802-3838048, teachdrums2u@ gmail.com.

‘TANGO TONIGHT!’ A MUSICAL You’re invited to ‘Tango Tonight!’ at Woodstock Town Hall eatre, Sep. 28, 1 p.m. Tickets are free; reservations requested. Info, pentanglearts.org/ events.

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Legal Notices

PROPOSED STATE RULES

By law, public notice of proposed rules must be given by publication in newspapers of record. The purpose of these notices is to give the public a chance to respond to the proposals. The public notices for administrative rules are now also available online at https://secure.vermont.gov/ SOS/rules/ . The law requires an agency to hold a public hearing on a proposed rule, if requested to do so in writing by 25 persons or an association having at least 25 members.

To make special arrangements for individuals with disabilities or special needs please call or write the contact person listed below as soon as possible.

To obtain further information concerning any scheduled hearing(s), obtain copies of proposed rule(s) or submit comments regarding proposed rule(s), please call or write the contact person listed below. You may also submit comments in writing to the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, State House, Montpelier, Vermont 05602 (802-828-2231).

Note:

The four rules below have been promulgated by the Agency of Human Services who has requested the notices be combined to facilitate a savings for the agency. When contacting the agency about these rules please note the title and rule number of the rule(s) you are interested in.

• Dental Services

Vermont Proposed Rule: 24P036

• Dental Services for Beneficiaries Under Age 21, and Pregnant and Postpartum Women

Vermont Proposed Rule: 24P037

• Medical and Surgical Services of a Dentist

Vermont Proposed Rule: 24P038

• Orthodontic Treatment

Vermont Proposed Rule: 24P039

PLACE AN AFFORDABLE NOTICE AT: SEVENDAYSVT.COM/LEGAL-NOTICES OR CALL 802-865-1020, EXT. 121.

AGENCY: Agency of Human Services

CONCISE SUMMARY: These proposed rules set forth the criteria for coverage and service delivery for Health Care Administrative Rules (HCAR) for Dental Services under Vermont’s Medicaid program. These rules are being combined into one rule for dental services. The revisions are designed to improve public accessibility and comprehension of the rules concerning the operation of Vermont’s Medicaid program.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Ashley Berliner Agency of Human Services 280 State Drive Waterbury, VT 05671-1000 Tel: 802-5789305 Fax: 802-241-0450 E-Mail: ashley.berliner@ vermont.gov URL: https://humanservices. vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules.

FOR COPIES, CONTACT: Susan Coburn, Agency of Human Services 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671-1000 Tel: 802-578-9412 Fax: 802-241-0450 Email: Susan.Coburn@vermont.gov.

Chiropractic Services.

Vermont Proposed Rule: 24P040

AGENCY: Agency of Human Services

CONCISE SUMMARY: This rule sets forth the criteria for coverage of chiropractic services under Vermont’s Medicaid program. It amends current Health Care Administrative Rule 3.101 titled “Chiropractic Services”. Amendments include updating the prior authorization requirements, clarifying terms that were not previously defined, and specifying services that are not covered.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Ashley Berliner, Agency of Human Services, 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671-1000 Tel: 802-5789305 Fax: 802-241-0450 Email: Ashley.Berliner@ vermont.gov URL: https://humanservices. vermont.gov/rules-polies/health-care-rules/ health-care-administrative-rules-hcar.

FOR COPIES: Susan Coburn, Agency of Human Services 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT

05671-1000 Tel: 802-578-9412 Fax: 802-241-0450 Email: Susan.Coburn@vermont.gov.

Administrative Rules for Notaries Public. Vermont Proposed Rule: 24P041

AGENCY: Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation

CONCISE SUMMARY: These rules create standards for issuing commissions as well as special endorsements to notaries public to perform notarial acts on electronic records and for remotely located individuals. The standards specify acceptable methods for performing notarial acts, including identification of individuals, personal appearance, completion of the notarial certificate, remote notarization, and recording notarial acts.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jennifer Colin, Esq. Office of Professional Regulation, 89 Main St., 3rd Fl., Montpelier, VT 05602 Tel: 802-828-1505 Email: jennifer.colin@vermont.gov URL: https://sos.vermont.gov/notaries-public/ statutes-rules-resources/.

FOR COPIES: Gina Hruban, Office of Professional Regulation, 89 Main St., 3rd Fl., Montpelier, VT 05602 Tel: 802-828-1505 Email: gina.hruban@ vermont.gov.

General Assistance Emergency Housing Assistance Rules.

Vermont Proposed Rule: 24P042

AGENCY: Agency of Human Services, Department for Children and Families

CONCISE SUMMARY: The proposed rule contains five amendments to the General Assistance program rules: (1) language regarding notices to terminate tenancy was added to the definition of constructive eviction in rule 2622; (2) language was added to rule 2650 authorizing DCF to withhold payments to hotels/motels in violation of lodging licensing rules; (3) the catastrophic and vulnerable populations eligibility categories in rules 2652.2 and 2652.3 have been replaced with

the new eligibility criteria set forth in sec. E.321 of Act 113 of 2024; (4) the rule updates the basic needs standard chart in rule 2652.4 to align with the current Reach Up basic needs dollar amounts; and (5) the methodology for calculating the 30% income contribution in rule 2652.4 was changed from using the least expensive daily motel rate to either the current daily rate at the motel in which the temporary housing applicant is staying or if the applicant is not currently housed in a motel, the average daily rate.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Heidi Moreau, Agency of Human Services, Department for Children and Families, 280 State Drive, NOB 1 North, Waterbury VT 05671 Tel: 802-595-9639 Email: heidi.moreau@vermont.gov URL: https:// dcf.vermont.gov/esd/laws-rules/proposed.

FOR COPIES: Amanda Beliveau, Agency of Human Services, Department for Children and Families, 280 State Drive, HC 1 South, Waterbury, VT 05671 Tel: 802-241-0641 Email: amanda.beliveau@ vermont.gov.

BURLINGTON’S CONSTRUCTION AND WEATHERIZATION WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAM

The City of Burlington seeks proposals for the construction and weatherization workforce training program under the RAISE grant. The Municipality seeks a Consultant with expertise in construction training including, but not limited to, basic foundations of construction, introductory weatherization, HVAC-R training, work zone safety, excavation, electrical safety, and heavy equipment training. The RFP is posted on the City of Burlington’s RFP page and the Vermont Business Registry website. The due date is Friday, 10/4/2024 by 5:00pm. The contact for the project is Alex Bacheller, Workforce Development Manager at abacheller@burlingtonvt.gov.

https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/RFP/ burlingtons-construction-and-weatherizationworkforce-training-program

https://www.vermontbusinessregistry.com/ BidPreview.aspx?BidID=61616

NOTICE OF PROJECT-BASED VOUCHER PROJECT SELECTION

The Burlington Housing Authority has approved an application for Section 8 Project-Based Vouchers in the following new affordable housing development in accordance with its Section 8 Administrative Plan and the requirements of the Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Program Final Rule.

Cambrian Rise Rental

Champlain Housing Trust

Cambrian Rise Rental

Cambrian Way Burlington, VT 10 Units

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO BROWNFIELDS REUSE AND ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITY LIMITATION ACT PROGRAM

Please take notice that the Town of Westford whose mailing address is 1713 VT Route 128, Westford, VT 05494, is applying to the Vermont Brownfields Reuse and Environmental Liability Limitation Program (10 V.S.A. §6641 et seq.) in connection with the redevelopment of property known as 1705 VT Route 128 (Pigeon Property) in the Town of Westford. A copy of the application, which contains a preliminary environmental assessment and a description of the proposed redevelopment project is available for public review at the Westford Clerk’s Office and at the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation offices in Montpelier. Comments concerning the application and/ or the above referenced documents may be directed to Holly Delisle at 802-878-4587 or at townadmin@westford.us. Comments may also be submitted by mail to the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, Waste Management Division, 1 National Life Drive – Davis 1, Montpelier, VT 05620; attention: Holly Delisle.

WESTFORD SELECTBOARD NOTICE OF EMERGENCY PUBLIC HEARING

The Town of Westford Selectboard hereby provides notice of an emergency public hearing being held pursuant to Title 24, Sections 4444 and 4415 of the Vermont State Statues for the purpose of hearing public comments concerning: Interim Bylaws for the R5 Zoning District (Chapter 240 of the Westford Land Use & Development Regulations).

The public hearing has been scheduled for: Thursday, October 10th, 2024, at 6:15 p.m. at the Westford Town Office, 1713 VT Route 128, Westford, Vermont or via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84970039345?pwd= YXVZZTBmblBuOVh0dmdhajZubmx3Zz09 Meeting ID: 849 7003 9345 - Passcode: iT8TNR OR dial +1 646 558 8656 – Meeting ID: 849 7003 9345 – Passcode: 410760

Purpose: The Town is proposing to amend the Westford Land Use & Development Regulations to allow for development that is essential to protect the general welfare and provide for orderly physical and economic growth of the Town of Westford in the Rural 3 Zoning District. These bylaws are intended to facilitate development requiring approval by the Development Review Board within this district.

Geographic Area Affected: Rural 5 (R5) Zoning District

Summary of Changes to the Westford Zoning Regulations: Section 244.C and Figure 2-3 of the Interim Land Use & Development Regulations. Conditionally allowing for development to meet Planning & Design Standards by attaining points in the scoring system set forth in Figure 2-3.

Location Where Full Text May be Examined: Copies of the full text of the proposed amendment to the Westford Zoning Regulations are available at the Westford Town Office, 1713 VT Route 128, Westford, Vermont or may be viewed on the Town of Westford website at westfordvt.us/documents/ planning-zoning.

Dated at Westford, Vermont this 20th day of September 2024.

Bill Cleary, Westford Selectboard Chair

NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE LIEN SALE, JERICHO MINI STORAGE

25 NORTH MAIN STREET, JERICHO, VT 05465.

The contents of the following self storage unit will be sold at public auction, by sealed bid, on October 16, 2024 at 12:00 PM. James & Mark LaFountain #135 Unit will be opened for viewing for auction, sale by sealed bid to the highest bidder, cash only. Contents of entire storage unit will be sold as one lot.

ACT 250 NOTICE

MINOR APPLICATION

4C0331-40

10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6111

Application 4C0331-40 from Burlington International Airport, 1200 Airport Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403 and City of Burlington, 1200 Airport Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403 was received on September 10, 2024 and deemed complete on September 19, 2024. The project is generally described as the reuse or replacement of contaminated soils at and near the existing north concourse at the Burlington International Airport. This work will include the following construction: below grade soil improvements, a vapor mitigation system, rammed aggregate piers, concrete footings, geothermal wells, access roads, security fence adjustments and electrical maintenance. The project is located at 1200 Airport Drive in South Burlington, Vermont. The application may be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s website (http://nrb.vermont.gov) by clicking “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number “4C0331-40.”

No hearing will be held and a permit will be issued unless, on or before October 11, 2024, 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-statuspetition-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 September 19, 2024. By: Stephanie H. Monaghan District Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 802-261-1944, stephanie.monaghan@vermont. gov

NOTICE OF SELF-STORAGE LIEN SALE

CHIMNEY

CORNERS SELF STORAGE

76 GONYEAU ROAD, MILTON VT 05403

Notice is hereby given that the contents of the self-storage units listed below will be sold at public auction by sealed bid. This sale is being held to collect unpaid storage unit occupancy fees, charges, and expenses of the sale. The entire contents of each self-storage unit listed below will be sold, with the proceeds to be distributed to Chimney Corners Self Storage for all accrued occupancy fees (rent charges), late payment fees, sale expenses, and all other expenses in relation to the unit and its sale.

Contents of each unit may be viewed on October 9th, commencing at 10:00am. Sealed bids are to be submitted on the entire contents of each self-storage unit. Bids will be opened one half hour after the last unit has been viewed on October 9th. The highest bidder on the storage unit must remove the entire contents of the unit within 48 hours after notification of their successful bid. Purchase must be made in cash and paid in advance of the removal of the contents of the unit. A $50 cash deposit shall be made and will be refunded if the unit is broom cleaned. Chimney Corners Self Storage reserves the right to accept or reject bids.

The contents of the following tenant’s self-storage units will be included in this sale:

Danielle Bean, Unit 245. Jennifer Jennison, Unit 414

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT

PROBATE DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT

DOCKET NO.: 24-PR-05587

In re ESTATE of Roger A. Greenough

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

To the creditors of: Roger A. Greenough, late of Winooski, 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: September 20, 2024

Signature of Fiduciary: /s/ Roger P. Greenough

Executor/Administrator: Roger P. Greenough, Exec. c/o Timothy G Hurlbut, Esq, 375 Lake Road, Suite 2A, St. Albans, VT 05478

phone: 802-527-7200

email: tim@vtlaw.us

Name of Publication: Seven Days Publication Date: 09/25/2024

Name of Probate Court: State of VermontChittenden Probate Division

Address of Probate Court: 175 Main Street , Burlington, VT 05401

NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE LIEN SALE

Route 7 Climate Storage

189 Northside Dr Shelburne, Vt. 05482

Notice is hereby given that the contents of the storage unit will be sold at auction

Tonia Valentine 10 x 15

Tonia Valentine 5 x 10 climate control

Hailey Colyer 5 x 10 climate control

Lynette Fuller 10 x 20

Ashley Goms 10 x 15

James Imani 5 x 10 climate control

Auction will take place: Saturday September 28th 2024 at 9:00am at Route 7 Climate Storage. Units will be opened for viewing immediately prior to the auction.

Sale shall be by live auction to the highest bidder. Contents of the entire storage unit will be sold as one lot.

All winning bidders will be required to pay a $50.00 deposit which will be refunded once the unit is empty and broom swept clean. The winning bid must remove all contents from the facility within 72 hours of bid acceptance at no cost to Exit 16 Self Storage.

Route 7 Climate Storage reserves the right to remove any unit from the auction should the current tenant pay the outstanding balance in full prior to the start of the auction.

ACT 250 NOTICE

MINOR APPLICATION 4C1005-16 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6111

Application 4C1005-16 from Meadowlands Animal Hospital, Inc. 2386 Airport Road, Barre, VT 05641 and Northeast Territories, Inc., 20 South Crest Drive, Burlington, VT 05401 was received on September 6, 2024 and deemed complete on September 19, 2024. The project is generally described as construction of a veterinary hospital building with associated parking and utilities on Lot 7 of the Meadowland Business Park in South Burlington. The project is located at 39 Bowdoin Street in South Burlington, Vermont. The application may be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s website (http://nrb.vermont. gov) by clicking “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number “4C1005-16.”

No hearing will be held and a permit will be issued unless, on or before October 11, 2024, 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-statuspetition-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 September 20, 2024.

By: Stephanie H. Monaghan District Coordinator

111 West Street

Essex Junction, VT 05452 802-261-1944, stephanie.monaghan@vermont. gov

OFFICIAL WARNING SPECIAL TOWN MEETING TOWN OF WESTFORD

The legal voters of the Town of Westford are hereby notified and warned to meet at the Westford Elementary School, 146 Brookside Road, in said Town of Westford on Tuesday October 22, 2024 at 6:15 p.m. at which time the Town’s Special Meeting will commence to act on the following article from the floor:

ARTICLE 1 Shall the voters of the Town of Westford approve the use of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand U.S. Dollars ($150,000) from the unassigned general fund balance to assist in purchasing the +/-3.2-acre property located at 1705 Vermont Route 128 from the Pigeon Family Living Trust?

The legal voters of the Town of Westford are further notified that voter qualification and registration relative to said Special Town Meeting shall be as provided in Chapters 43, 51 and 55 of Title 17, Vermont Statutes Annotated.

Approved this 19th, day of September 2024.

WESTFORD SELECTBOARD

William Cleary, Chair

Deb Sawyer-Jorschick

Patrick Haller

Wendy Doane

Casey Mathieu

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL - BOYS CLUB ROAD RECONSTRUCTION

The Town of Bolton is seeking bids for the reconstruction of a section of Boys Club Road, severely damaged during the July 9-11 flood. The project involves repaving, rebuilding the road base, addressing drainage issues, and removing debris to bring the road up to Vermont Codes and Standards. Contractors are expected to adhere to FEMA documentation requirements, detailing materials, staff hours, and environmental considerations. Permits from the Agency of Natural Resources and/or the Army Corps of Engineers may be required. Interested contractors must submit their proposals by October 7, 2024, at 3:00 PM. Detailed information is available on the Vermont Business Registry and the Bolton Town website at www.boltonvt.com. For questions or to schedule a site visit, contact Brian Roberge, Town Administrator, at townadmin@boltonvt.com or 802-434-5075 ext. 224, or Michael Webber, Town Clerk & Treasurer, at townclerk@boltonvt.com or 802-434-5075 ext. 222.

TOWN OF RICHMOND

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD AGENDA OCTOBER 9TH, 2024, AT 7:00 PM

Location: 3rd floor meeting room Richmond Town Offices, 203 Bridge Street Richmond VT, 05477 Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/89057870483

Meeting ID: 890 5787 0483

Call-in: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)

Application materials may be viewed at http:// www.richmondvt.gov/boards-minutes/ developmentreview-board/ before the meeting. Please call Tyler Machia, Zoning Administrator, at 802-434-2430 or email tmachia@richmondvt.gov with any questions.

Public Hearing

Item 1.

PRESUB2024-03 Matthew Parisi Parcel ID#EM0112

Project Location: 114 East Main Street

1. Project Description: The Applicants are seeking preliminary approval for a proposed 3 lot Residential Planned Unit Development. Lot 1 contains a preexisting duplex. Lot 2 contains a preexisting single-family home. Proposed lot 3 would be common land.

Legal Notices

Item 2.

SP2024-03 Summit Distributing, LLC Parcel

ID#WM1436

Project Location: 1436 West Main Street

1. Project Description: The Applicant, Summit Distributing LLC, is applying to amend their previously approved site plan for their project. The applicants would like to change their previously approved sign design to allow for the price section to be internally illuminated by LED lights.

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT

PROBATE DIVISION LAMOILLE UNIT

DOCKET NO. 24-PR-04684

Re the Estate of Carol S. Byrd

NOTICE OF PETITION TO OPEN THE ESTATE OF CAROL S. BYRD VIA PUBLICATION

This summons and notice is directed to: Donna Byrd Quintin.

Notice of hearing for decedent’s estate, Docket No. 24-PR-04684:

The Executrix, Melissa LaCasse, has filed a Petition to Open the Estate of Carol S. Byrd. You may be considered an heir and an interested person in regard to the Estate of Carol S. Byrd. The Executrix’s Petition and supporting documents are on file and may be obtained at the office of the Clerk of the Court,Lamoille County Courthouse, 154 Main Street, Hyde Park, VT 05655. In regard to this Petition to Openthe Estate, the Probate Court has set a hearing to take place on October 24, 2024, at 9:30am. This publication constitutes your notice of this hearing.

In order to receive any further notice of actions or files in the proceeding, you must give or mail the Executrix and the Court a written response and/ or notice of appearance with a current mailing address within 21 days after the date on which this Summons was first published. You must send a copy to the Executrix’s attorney located at: Stackpole & French Law Offices, Edward B. French, Jr., Esq., P.O. Box819, Stowe, Vermont 05672. You must also give or mail your written response and/or notice of appearance to the Court located at: Vermont Superior Court, Lamoille Probate Division, 154 Main Street,Hyde Park, VT 05655.

THE COURT NEEDS TO KNOW HOW TO REACH YOU SO THAT YOU WILL BE INFORMED OFALL MATTERS RELATING TO THIS PROBATE ESTATE. If you have not hired an attorney and are representing yourself, it is important that you file a Notice of Appearance form, to give the court your name, mailing address and phone number (and email address, if you have one). You must also mail or deliver a copy of the form to the lawyer or party who sent you this paperwork, so that you will receive copies of anything else they file with the court.

You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you should ask the courtclerk for information about places where you can get free legal help. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still give the Court a written response and notice of appearance to protect your rights.

Probate Judge, James R Dean Mahoney PUBLISHED ON: 09/25/2024

BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024, 5:00 PM PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Hybrid & In Person (at 645 Pine Street)

Meeting Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/832 25696227?pwd=SGQ0bTdnS000Wkc3c2J4WWw

PLACE AN AFFORDABLE NOTICE AT: SEVENDAYSVT.COM/LEGAL-NOTICES OR CALL 802-865-1020, EXT. 142.

1dzMxUT09Webinar ID: 832 2569 6227Passcode: 969186

Telephone: US +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 6833 or+1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799

1. ZP-23-284; 266 College Street (FD5, Ward 8) Giri Burlington Property, LLC / Cleary Buckley

Proposed time extension request for the renovation of existing building.

2. ZP-24-375; 32-34 Hickok Place (RM, Ward 3)

Mary Vanburen Swasey / Francis Swasey / Lewis Creek Builders

Proposed variance request to replace existing slate roof with asphalt shingle roof to accommodate solar installation.

Plans may be viewed upon request by contacting the Department of Permitting & Inspections between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Participation in the DRB proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. Please note that ANYTHING submitted to the Zoning office is considered public and cannot be kept confidential. This may not be the final order in which items will be heard. Please view final Agenda, at www.burlingtonvt.gov/dpi/ drb/agendas or the office notice board, one week before the hearing for the order in which items will be heard.

The City of Burlington will not tolerate unlawful harassment or discrimination on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, crime victim status or genetic information. The City is also committed to providing proper access to services, facilities, and employment opportunities. For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at (802) 540-2505.

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT

PROBATE DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT

DOCKET NO.: 24-PR-02856

In re ESTATE of Sarah L Dopp

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

To the creditors of: Sarah L. Dopp, late of South Burlington, Vermont

I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the date of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the Court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.

Dated: September 19,2024

Signature of Fiduciary: /s/ Hugh J. Harley IV

Executor/Administrator: Hugh J. Harley IV, c/o Norman C Smith Esq., PO Box 24, Essex Junction, VT 05453. Phone number: 802-288-9088 Email: norman@normansmithlaw.com

Name of Publication: Seven Days Publication Date: September 25, 2024

Name of Probate Court: State of VermontChittenden Probate Division Address of Probate Court: 175 Main Street Burlington, VT 05401

STORAGE UNIT SALE

The contents of storage unit 01-04491 located at 28 Adams Drive, Williston VT, will be sold on or

about the 10th of October 2024 to satisfy the debt of Lindsey Aikey. Any person claiming a right to the goods may pay the amount claimed due and reasonable expenses before the sale, in which case the sale may not occur.

TOWN OF ESSEX PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OCTOBER 10, 2024, 6:30 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. Consent Agenda – Application of Jeffery & Estelle LeClair - Simple parcel subdivision at 120 Towers Rd, Parcel ID 2-010-056-006, located in the Low Density Residential (R1) and Scenic Resource Protection Overlay (SRPO) Districts. The proposed project will create a 2-lot subdivision with lot 1 having 11.82 acres and including the present LeClair residence. Lot 2 will be 4.02 acres and is planned for a new single-family dwelling and accessory dwelling unit.

Application materials may be viewed before the meeting at https://www.essexvt.org/182/ Current-Development-Applications. Please call 802-878-1343 or email COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT@ESSEX.ORG with any questions. This may not be the final order in which items will be heard. Please view the 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.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Champlain Housing Trust (CHT) requests construction management firms to submit proposals for the occupied rehabilitation of 105 units of multi-family housing in South Burlington, Vermont. Construction Managers must have comparable experience and a bonding capacity of +$6 MM. For more information or to obtain a response form, contact Javier at CHT, jgarcia@ getahome.org. Proposals are due by 3:00 pm on October 21, 2024. Minority-owned, women-owned, locally-owned, and Section 3 businesses are strongly encouraged to apply.

NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE INTENT TO DISPOSE MALLETTS BAY SELF STORAGE, LLC 115 HEINEBERG DRIVE, COLCHESTER, VT 05446.

Notice is hereby given that the contents of the self- storage unit listed below will be disposed of at facilities discretion. Name of Occupant Everett Engles, Storage Unit #156. Said disposal will take place on 10/9/24 at Malletts Bay Self Storage, LLC, (MBSS, LLC)115 Heineberg Dr., Colchester, VT 05446.

FINAL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Town of Underhill received a $50,000 Planning Grant from the State of Vermont under the Vermont Community Development Program (VCDP). The Underhill Selectboard will hold a public hearing. The hearing will be held in person and remotely at the Underhill Town Hall, 12 Pleasant Valley Rd, Underhill, VT 05489 on October 10, 2024, from 6:00-6:15 pm. The purpose of the hearing is to obtain the views of citizens on community development, and to furnish information concerning the range of community development activities that have been undertaken under this program, and to give affected citizens the

opportunity to examine a statement of the use of these funds. The VCDP Funds received have been used to accomplish the following activities: 1. A HUD Environmental Review including a wetlands delineation and an archeological assessment, 2. Engineering design and planning, 3. Permitting prerequisites, 4. Legal fees, 5. Cost estimates for development. Information on this project may be obtained from and viewed during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday or 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday at the Underhill Town Hall located at 12 Pleasant Valley Rd, Underhill, VT or at www.underhillvt.gov Should you require any special accommodations please contact Brad Holden, Town Administrator, at 802-899-4434 ext. 7 to ensure appropriate accommodations are made. For the hearing impaired please call (TTY) #1-800-253-0191.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

BURLINGTON COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE

Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §4442 and §4444, notice is hereby given of a public hearing by the Burlington City Council to hear comments on the following proposed amendment to the City of Burlington’s Comprehensive Development Ordinance (CDO):

ZA-24-04: Neighborhood Code-2A, Part 1

The public hearing will take place on Monday, October 28, 2024 during the Regular City Council Meeting which begins at 6:00 pm in Contois Auditorium, Burlington City Hall, 149 Church Street, Burlington, VT or you may access the hearing/meeting as follows :

On-line: https://zoom.us/j/94046233355

By telephone: +1 305 224 1968 US Webinar ID: 940 4623 3355

Pursuant to the requirements of 24 V.S.A. §4444(b):

Statement of purpose:

This amendment augments Neighborhood Code Part 1 by making technical corrections to various standards for Residential Districts, clarifies the relationship between secondary buildings allowed in the residential standards and citywide provisions for secondary structures, and moves the effective date to November 1, 2024 for secondary structure provisions in the RL and RM.

Geographic areas affected:

This amendment applies to all current residential zoning districts within the city with additional changes to amend the 250 Starr Farm Road parcel.

List of section headings affected: The proposed amendment modifies the following sections of the CDO: Sec. 4.3.1 Base Districts Established; Map 4.3.1-1 Base Zoning Districts; Residential Corridor District purpose statement in Sec. 4.4.5 (a) 5; Map 4.4.5-1 Residential Zoning Districts; Table 4.4.5-2, Principal & Secondary Structures Massing and Placement Standards in Residential Districts; Sec. 4.4.5 (d) 1. B. Residential Development Bonuses; by renaming and modifying both Sec. 4.4.5(d)1.B.(i) and Table 4.4.5-4. Senior Housing; Sec. 4.4.5(e), Effective Date; Sec. 5.2.5(b)7, Exceptions to Yard Setback Requirements-Driveways; Table 7.2.1-B Sign Types Permitted by Form/Zoning District; and Article 13 – Definitions.

The full text of the Burlington Comprehensive Development Ordinance is available online at https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/553/ZoningOrdinance. Upon request, a hard copy of the proposed amendments can be viewed at the Clerk’s Office located on the second floor of City Hall, 149 Church Street, Burlington, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or online at https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/555/ Pending-CDO-Amendments.

We are hiring!

We are Vermont’s unified public media organization (formerly VPR and Vermont PBS), serving the community with trusted journalism, quality entertainment, and diverse educational programming.

• Engagement Producer, But Why

• Broadcast Engineer, Transmitter

• Human Resources Business Partner

• HR & Benefits CoordinatorTemporary

• Music Host

We believe a strong organization includes employees from a range of backgrounds with different skills, experience & passions. More openings and to apply: vermontpublic.org/careers

Must be able to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

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ATTENTION RECRUITERS:

POST YOUR JOBS AT: JOBS.SEVENDAYSVT.COM/POST-A-JOB PRINT DEADLINE: NOON ON MONDAYS (INCLUDING HOLIDAYS) FOR RATES & INFO: MICHELLE BROWN, 802-865-1020 X121, MICHELLE@SEVENDAYSVT.COM

PRODUCTION MAKERS

Work 8-16 hours per week at the Northlands Job Corps Center in Vergennes, VT. Hours flexible but no evenings or weekend work available. You choose amount of hours per week. Remote work a possibility. MUST be licensed in VT.

Please call Dan W. Hauben ASAP at 888-552-1660.

Admission Visit & Event Manager

The Office of Admissions at Saint Michael’s College invites applications for a Visit & Event Manager position. Successful candidates will have a passion and talent for developing and managing event experiences that are informative, engaging, and fun. They will be a holistic thinker who considers the big picture while being focused on minute details. The person in this position will manage all aspects of the College’s daily visits and special admission events. This will include developing an annual visit & event strategy that optimizes the potential for campus visits; overseeing student staffing and training; ensuring scheduled visitors and drop-in guests have an optimal visit; planning and executing exceptional special events including Open Houses and Admitted Student days; and brainstorming, coordinating, and managing group visits.

For a complete job description, benefits information, and to apply online, please visit: bit.ly/SMCadminEvent

Audiologist

Hearing and communication is vital to connection with family and friends, work and community - and YOU have the ability to shape the lives of those in need. Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) seeks a full-time Audiologist for our ENT & Audiology practice. Work with a team of committed professionals in a mixed specialty practice offering ENT, Audiology, Allergy, Speech-Language Pathology, and Palliative Care to perform diagnostic testing for all ages. Collaborate with ENT providers and Hearing Instrument Specialist, as well as manage hearing aid services, including assessments, fittings, and repairs. Located in Vermont’s beautiful Northeast Kingdom, NVRH offers competitive wages, student loan repayment, generous paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package. Join us in providing exceptional patient-centered care that really makes a difference!

Conant Metal & Light is hiring production makers with room to grow into leadership. You must be a creative problem-solver, team player, good with your hands & capable of mastering a broad array of processes. Please visit: conantmetalandlight.com/employment for more information or send a resume detailing your interest, experience, and skills to info@conantmetalandlight.com

Leasing Administrator

Property Management Company looking for an articulate, energetic people-person to join their team full-time (30 hours). Some tasks included in position are conducting property tours, communicating with prospective renters, processing applications, providing extraordinary customer service, scheduling appointments, taking the lead on the marketing efforts and community outreach, planning resident events and administrative tasks. Must be able to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Strong sales aptitude and computer proficiency is required. The work schedule is Monday – Friday 10:30-5. Candidate must be flexible and willing to work as needed. If you are interested, please email resume to dfinnigan@hallkeen.com

SEPTEMBER 25-OCTOBER 2, 2024

ATTENTION RECRUITERS:

Mental Health Clinician Case Manager

LADC - Full Time

The Mental Health Clinician works as part of a multi-disciplinary team as an integral part of the Addiction Treatment Center (ATC) to support patients in their recovery at The University of Vermont Medical Center. The ATC provides a range of evidence-based outpatient services to people with primary substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a behavioral health or related field required

• Active Drug & Alcohol Counselor License (LADC) in the State of Vermont

• At least 3 years’ direct clinical experience post-licensure providing individual, family and group psychotherapy

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INVEST IN YOURSELF

Our apprenticeship program is a paid opportunity to become a phlebotomist with no experience required.

APPLY NOW www.iaahitec.org/phlebotomy

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS

External candidates are eligible for a one-time sign on bonus paid over 3 installments. Amounts reflect gross pay, prior to applicable tax withholdings and deductions required by law. Current University of Vermont Health Network employees are excluded and additional terms and conditions apply.

Questions?

Call or Email

802-399-8243 lida.hope@vthitec.org

Phlebotomy Apprenticeship Program

• Guaranteed paid employment on day one of training

• Direct patient care

• Team environment

• Full Benefits

• Dedicated support during the 5-week program

• Paid Certified Phlebotomy Technician Exam

Administrative Associate 12 month position

Assist and provide support to the Foundation’s program, operations and grants management staff, to provide timely communication to grantseekers and others interested in our programs, and to help facilitate our grant application processes for grantseekers and employee committee members. Position is based on 24 hours a week, with at least two in-person days per week in our South Burlington office.

Pay is $26.50/Hour with FTE health care benefits and pro-rated paid personal time. Also, free ice cream! For full job description, please see the listing at jobs.sevendaysvt.com

To be considered, candidates must include a cover letter and resume that describes how their qualifications and experience match the needs and mission of The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation. Please email required documents to jobapplications@benandjerrysfoundation.org.

working for social justice throughout the United States, to give back to our Vermont communities, and to engage

Director of Access & Acute Care Services

Seeking a talented & dynamic clinical leader to join our Agency as our Director of Access & Acute Care Services. This position is a key member of our Chief Operating Team, reporting to our CEO and collaborating regularly with our Medical & Clinical Directors on client situations. Scope of responsibility includes oversight & ongoing development of 24/7 crisis hotline, mobile crisis, hospital diversion & crisis beds, residential programs, same day access program & disaster response. It is essential for this position to have strong working collaborations with local law enforcement, community stakeholders & providers as well as State level leaders. In this position you will have the opportunity for program development, membership on statewide care team(s), State advocacy, cultivation of new partnerships, staff development and more. Our new Director will be joining an Agency with a long history of being mission focused and a leadership team that exemplifies quality, longevity and commitment, while embracing employee health & wellness.

Our Director must be dependable, creative, flexible & possess a positive can-do attitude, while mentoring, teaching & interacting with clinical staff across all locations & programs. This position requires some on call consultation as part of our 24/7 hotline.

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field is required; independent licensure & ability to provide licensed clinical supervision to others is strongly preferred. Previous work experience must include 5+ years of crisis work, staff supervision & progressive leadership positions.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, a matching 403b retirement plan, 3 weeks’ paid vacation time, 11 paid holidays, and 7 paid sick days to start. We offer staff flexible schedules to support work / life balance, and pride ourselves on our learning-based culture where our staff can grow & flourish both professionally & personally.

To apply, send cover letter & resume to HR@claramartin.org. To learn more about us, check out at claramartin.org

Now Hiring!

Small family restaurant expanding into Winooski. We’re looking for cooks and bartenders/servers for BOTH locations to provide people a full service dining experience where they can enjoy a lively atmosphere with a laid back feel. As an employee you’ll enjoy a low stress environment with a supportive team and competitive pay. We encourage high school students who want to get into the restaurant business to apply. We work around school activities. Kitchen help starts at age 16 and servers/bartenders age 18. Full and part time positions available. Please email dumbluck.pub@ gmail.com or stop in to our location at 104 Ballards Corner Road, Hinesburg, Vermont to set up an interview.

Note: Good attitude is the only skill we need - we'll teach the rest! "Everyone needs a little Dumb Luck in their day!"

The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation is a non-profit, philanthropic organization. The mission of the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation is to support grassroots organizations

Ben & Jerry’s employees in our philanthropic work.

Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant to help with o ce management. Following up with clients on applications and forms. Assist Principal with daily duties.

Send resumes to: jen@beaconwealthvt.com

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Hey!

Do you love...

...playing with kids ...spending time in nature ...teaching about social justice?

We’ve got the job for you!

The Schoolhouse Learning Center in South Burlington seeks flex and afterschool teachers for our natureand play-based program. Candidates should enjoy spending a lot of time outdoors in all weather, hiking, exploring, and teaching children about the natural world, as well as supporting a social-justice focused curriculum.

Learn from a fantastic team of experienced teachers, in a progressive school with a long track record of success.

Find out more and apply: www.theschoolhousevt.org/ employment

802-658-4164

Dean of Students

Join our team at Sterling College and make a meaningful impact on student life in alignment with our commitment to ecological thinking and action. The Dean of Students position supports an engaged, welcoming, and vibrant student community. The Dean provides leadership for all student life programming, and oversees Health and Wellness; Residential Life; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging programming; Athletics; Restorative and Accountability procedures; and student leadership programs. The Dean leads community care initiatives and culture-building, co-coordinates new student orientation & supports student activities & student groups.

Salary: range of $75,000-$85,000 based on experience.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume & contact information for 3 references to: employment@sterlingcollege.edu. Position open until filled; application review will begin immediately. Sterling College is an E.O.E. Position starts January 6th. Learn more & apply: sterlingcollege.edu/employment

Executive Director

Seeking full time Executive Director to promote, sustain and develop new and existing business in both Barre Town and City, Vermont. Bachelor’s degree with a major in business administration or a closely related field and 5 years of relevant job experience. For more information, click on badc.com or email info@badc.com

GROW YOUR BUSINESS IN BARRE

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Human Resources Assistant

At Saint Michael’s College, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. Our Human Resources team plays a crucial role in ensuring that our organization runs smoothly and effectively. We’re looking for a dedicated and proactive Human Resources Assistant to join our team and help us maintain our commitment to exceptional service and organizational efficiency. As a Human Resources Assistant, you will be a friendly face and efficient organizer of our HR department. Your role will be instrumental in ensuring that our HR office remains a valuable resource for our community, handling inquiries with professionalism, and improving our internal processes. If you’re an organized, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you! For job description: bit.ly/3B3adqA. To apply: bit.ly/47NbIFX

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Are you our next Guest Services Representative? Buyer? Produce Associate? Scan to see all open positions!

Finance Manager

Part-Time

The Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission (CVRPC) seeks a part-time (16-24 hrs/wk) finance manager to join our team of dedicated professionals in a public service organization. Responsibilities include management of CVRPC financial accounts, organizational budget development and oversight, development of indirect cost rate proposals, financial reporting to the Executive Director and Executive Committee, grant budgets and contract management, financial aspects of grant reporting, management of payroll and staff benefits, annual audit preparation, and general oversight of office financial operations. Knowledge of QuickBooks Accounting Software is required. Knowledge of federal or state grants management is a plus.

Interested parties submit cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references to jobs@cvregion.com. Please reference “Finance Manager” and your last name in the subject line. The hourly wage range for this position is $27.64 to $44.23, dependent on qualifications. Position open until filled. Review of applications will begin October 21, 2024. Complete job description is available at centralvtplanning.org. CVRPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

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Executive Director

Make a significant impact.

Champion end-of-life choice.

Bring a range of inter-disciplinary skills, creative and strategic thinking and crisp execution to your work. Collaborate with a great board and volunteers.

Full-time position with flexible schedule

Study our mission at www.PatientChoices.org

Scan to see full job description and how to apply

ATTENTION RECRUITERS:

Finance & Operations Manager

Locations: Remote plus regular in-person business in Burlington, VT

Position: Permanent, Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt; Reports to Executive Director

Salary: $55,000 - $65,000, commensurate with experience

VBSR is a statewide, nonprofit business association with an enduring mission to leverage the power of business for positive social and environmental impact. Our members have shaped the Vermont brand, advanced leading-edge policy, and fueled the social responsibility movement.

The Finance & Operations Manager plays an essential role in advancing VBSR’s mission by managing our financial and operations systems. This position is responsible for VBSR’s bookkeeping, ensuring timely payment on our financial obligations, and supporting VBSR staff with being the most supported, effective, and efficient team possible, including HR benefits administration, operations support for virtual work, and managing contracted services.

Complete position description and application instructions available: https://vbsr.org/finance-and-operations-manager-vbsr

Deadline: October 7, 2024

Applicants who identify as women and non-binary, Black, Indigenous and People of Color, First- or Second-Generation American, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+, veterans, justice-involved, or other historically marginalized and underrepresented identities are strongly encouraged to apply. A college degree is not required to be successful in this position.

When you work for the State of Vermont, you and your work matter. A career with the State puts you on a rich and rewarding professional path. You’ll find jobs in dozens of fields – not to mention an outstanding total compensation package.

The AOE is seeking a Program Technician III to join our Federal Programs Division. This individual plays a key role within the team including conducting digital accessibility checks of documents before Web posting, updating information in documents posted on our Web pages, pulling reports from our child nutrition claims management system, and providing general logistical support. This is a fast-paced position with a big impact on key programs that serve VT students, educators, and the community! For more information, contact Anne Bordonaro at anne.bordonaro@vermont.gov. Department: Education. Location: Montpelier. Status: Full Time. Job ID #51044. Application Deadline: October 9, 2024

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) is hiring!

Are you dedicated to supporting young people in achieving their dreams? Do you want to work for an organization that values your work-life balance and well-being? How about summers off? Consider joining the VSAC team! You’ll join a team of highly committed, collaborative, and supportive colleagues who are dedicated to student success. We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

Schools:

A GEAR UP Outreach Counselor in Richford Middle and High

This position works with middle through first year after high school students and their families to provide education, career, and financial aid information and counseling in support of postsecondary education goals. This position will also support students through the transition process from high school into and through their first year of postsecondary education.

Two Pre-Education and Training Services (Pre-ETS) Outreach Counselors:

One in Central/Northern Vermont and one in Southern/ South-Central Vermont to develop and facilitate post-high school planning workshops for students with disabilities. The goal of this program is to provide postsecondary education and training focused learning activities that relate to career exploration, postsecondary education, employability skills, and financial aid and literacy.

Office Assistant

All Souls Interfaith Gathering, an interfaith spiritual community and learning center in Shelburne, seeks a part-time Office Assistant to handle administrative duties. Located on a pastoral hillside overlooking Lake Champlain, this position will work with a dedicated ministry team who are devoted to helping others cultivate inner peace and connection with the Divine. Duties include filing, typing, data entry, copying, printing, and following up on phone calls and email. Requirements include knowledge of office systems and equipment, proficiency in MS Office programs, excellent time management, and attention to detail. The position involves 10 hours per week and pays $18 per hour.

To apply, please submit a cover letter explaining your interest and a resume: dchatfield@ allsoulsinterfaith.org

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Retail Store Manager

High End Clothing

MK Clothing, Vermont's finest men's clothing store, located on Church Street in Burlington, Vermont is looking for dedicated and experienced Store Manager to oversee our retail operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the store, leading a team, and ensuring excellent customer service.

Experience Required:

• Proven experience in team management and store operations

• Experience selling higherend products

If you are a dynamic leader with an eye for detail and a passion for men's clothing, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Store Manager. Email resume to: info@mk-clothing.com

Copley Hospital is hiring!

Operating Room Nurse Manager

Do you want to work in a leadership role, supporting a vibrant Community Hospital?

If you're a detail-oriented Registered Nurse, experienced in Perioperative Services, we want to hear from you!

Reach out to Kaitlyn Shannon: kshannon@chsi.org or apply online at copleyvt.org/careers

Why not have a job you love?

Make a career making a difference & receive a benefit package that includes 29 paid days off in the first year, comprehensive health insurance 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 six years in a row.

Great positions to start your career in human services or to continue your work in this field.

Send resume to staff@ccs-vt.org ccs-vt.org

COURTROOM

DEPUTY

U.S. District Court

CASE ADMINISTRATOR

U.S. District Court

CASE ADMINISTRATOR

U.S. Bankruptcy Court

The United States Court is seeking qualified individuals with excellent analytical, clerical, operational and computer skills capable of functioning in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. The duty stations are Burlington, Vermont. Full federal benefits apply. Complete job descriptions and formal application requirements are found in the official Position Announcements available from court locations in Burlington and Rutland and the court’s web sites (Court Info: Employment).

vtd.uscourts.gov/position-announcements

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Executive Director Rokeby Museum

Full-time, Exempt, Salary

$65,000 to $75,000

Benefits: Health Insurance Stipend; 401K; Vacation and Sick Leave

Deadline: October 31, 2024

The Executive Director, in partnership with a responsive and experienced board, is responsible for all aspects of the institution and oversees sustaining its excellence and broadening its impact. Responsibilities range from day-today operations to comprehensive plans.

For complete job description, candidate requirements, and instructions on how to apply: rokeby.org/work-at-rokeby Rokeby Museum is an equal opportunity employer. Members of underrepresented groups and those committed to diversity and inclusivity are encouraged to apply.

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Court Operations Manager

ST. JOHNSBURY

The Vermont Judiciary is the branch of state government whose mission is to provide equal access to justice, protect individual rights, resolve legal disputes fairly and timely, and provide everyone the opportunity to have their day in court. With over 400 employees in 25 locations, we are moving forward and are seeking to hire an engaging, collaborative, and experienced leader for the Caledonia Court. These courts involve one or more divisions: criminal; civil; family; probate.

This position requires managerial, administrative, financial, budgeting and public relations work. Responsibilities also include planning, organizing, staffing, and evaluating the functions of teams ranging from 7 to 15 employees. The ideal candidate will have the personal qualities of integrity, energy and a strong preference for collaborative problem-solving.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree & four years of management experience in a public or private organization.

(Will accept as substitute related legal or court experience)

Salary $78,675 annually plus a comprehensive package of benefits including retirement plans.

Candidates shall submit a complete and up-to-date Judicial Branch Application and a resume found at: vermontjudiciary.exacthire.com.

Open until filled. Equal opportunity employer.

Union Organizer

The Vermont State Employees’ Association Seeks Experienced Union Organizer

Join Vermont’s most dynamic independent statewide union. VSEA is a democratic and increasingly activist union, where 18 dedicated union staff work hand in hand with more than 6,000 members across Vermont to confront and combat workplace and contract injustice. The important and meaningful work is conducted in one of the nation’s most politically progressive states, and the workload is manageable. VSEA’s headquarters is located in beautiful Montpelier, Vermont.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY INCLUDE:

Leadership Development: Identify existing leaders within VSEA and build relationships with those members through the work of building the union; Identify and recruit members to fill leadership roles within the structure of VSEA; Educate members on ways in which they can talk to their colleagues about: the union, effective strategies for identifying issues, and using direct action to make workplace improvements.

Support VSEA’s Broader Organizational Goals and Activities: Facilitate turnout to events, trainings and meetings; Support key legislative, political, and community or workplace actions as outlined by the VSEA Strategic Plan.

Identify Issues with Members and Move a Plan of Action: Meet with members to discuss current issues that are of importance; Work to develop and

execute a clear work plan around the issues.

Increase Union Membership:

Demonstrate success in signing up nonmembers and new employees as VSEA members while engaging union activists and leaders in the recruitment process.

Communication with Members: Have a regular and frequent presence in worksites, holding face-to-face conversations with VSEA leaders, activists, and rank-and-file members; Provide the VSEA Communications Department with regular updates on internal and external organizing efforts; Update VSEA bulletin boards in worksites by providing activists and leaders with updated materials as often as possible.

VSEA seeks to interview dynamic candidates with a track record of commitment to the labor movement and preferably two (2) years of experience as a union or political organizer.

Any applicant must have reliable transportation as daily instate travel is expected. Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume, salary requirements, and a cover letter detailing their labor or political experience to vsea@vsea.org

Exceptional candidates will be scheduled for an interview.

ATTENTION RECRUITERS:

POST YOUR JOBS AT: SEVENDAYSVT.COM/POSTMYJOB PRINT DEADLINE: NOON ON MONDAYS (INCLUDING HOLIDAYS) FOR RATES & INFO: MICHELLE BROWN, 802-865-1020 X121, MICHELLE@SEVENDAYSVT.COM

Director of Sales

Sundial Solar is seeking a Sales Manager or Director of Sales to lead the company in promoting Solar, Battery, Car Charger and mini split Sales. Sundial operates on an educational, low-pressure sales model. We are successful because of our years in the business, quality products, commitment of our team, and our excellent google reviews.

You must have a proven track record of growing a solar company and experience in residential solar sales. Sundial offers benefits, a base salary, and commission for sales.

Please send cover letter with resume to careers@ sundialsolarnh.com

Gallery Manager

You will be the driving force behind the gallery’s operations, sales, and community engagement. Your role will be crucial in maintaining high standards of excellence and furthering our mission to present exceptional visual art to a wide audience. Stowe Fine Art Gallery offers a competitive salary, holidays and personal time off, and an inclusive team environment.

To apply, please send a cover letter with resume to Gallery Director Stephen Gothard at Stephen@ bryangallery.org no later than October 2, 2024. Full description: bit.ly/BryanGalleryMgr

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The Legislative support offices are currently hiring. The nonpartisan offices are an interesting, challenging, and exciting place to work.

You will be part of a highly professional and collegial team that is proud of, and enthusiastic about, the mission of the state legislature.

To apply, please go to 'Career Opportunities' at legislature.vermont.gov.

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Red Clover Treatment Center Middlesex, VT

Red Clover Treatment Center is a trauma-informed program in Middlesex, Vermont providing a supportive living and academic environment for youths and families struggling with significant mental and behavioral health issues. We are hiring for multiple positions including Youth Counselors, Awake Overnight Counselors, Assistant Program Director & more.

To see and apply for all positions, please visit Indeed.com and search for "Red Clover Treatment Facility" in Vermont. Join the Red Clover Youth Treatment team and make a difference in young people's lives.

Sentinel Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Executive Director

Vermont Cares is seeking a visionary leader with a deep commitment to harm reduction, racial and social justice, and community empowerment to serve as the next Executive Director. The Executive Director provides leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the agency and oversees all operations, programs, financials, and technical systems. They will support fund development, grant writing, management and compliance, and represent the organization on national, state, city, and community levels. They will uphold and nurture an organizational culture of integrity, inclusivity, transparency, respect and acceptance. The ideal candidate will have lived or living experience of drug use, have a deep commitment to the autonomous rights of people who use drugs, and promote the support and hiring of people with lived experience. Vermont CARES Executive Director will be committed to advancing racial and health equity work within the organization and the field of harm reduction and drug policy.

Compensation: $75,000-85,000 based on experience and qualifications, plus benefits that include Health, vision, dental coverage, HSA, FSA and generous CTO.

To Apply: Vermont CARES is an E.O.E. Applicants with diverse backgrounds, life experiences, abilities and perspectives are encouraged to apply by submitting a resume and cover letter to jobs@vtcares.org, with the subject line: Executive Director Application-(candidate last name). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No phone calls, please. vtcares.org/join-our-team

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Carpenter/ Builder

Red House Building is currently seeking experienced, skilled carpenters to join our team. This is a full-time position with flexible scheduling, benefits, and hourly pay based on skill level. Ideal candidates are motivated, dependable, and detailoriented, with previous experience in construction.

Our projects span throughout Central and Northern Vermont. If you are a reliable and skilled craftsperson who is interested in being a part of a unique, custom-home building team, then please submit your resume to info@ redhousebuilding.com

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Healthcare Services Division Director

This individual leads the Healthcare Services Division, which is an established division under the newly formed Office of Health, Wellness, and Engagement. The Healthcare Services Division Director reports directly to the DOC Executive Director of Health, Wellness, and Engagement. The Director's primary responsibility is to oversee the delivery of healthcare services to people incarcerated in VT correctional facilities. The Director is also responsible for managing best practices in healthcare and correctional healthcare, as defined by available research and standards, and championing the healthcare needs of incarcerated Vermonters.

This position performs executive managerial, administrative, and operational functions

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Aviva.Tevah@vermont.gov

Resumes will not be accepted via email. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting. Apply online with QR code:

Volunteer Coordinator & GED Examiner

Seeking a Part-time (30 hours/week) Volunteer Coordinator and GED Examiner at Barre Learning Center.

The right candidate should be:

· Enthusiastic about working with and supporting volunteers.

· Organized, efficient, adaptable, professional, self-motivated, and a team player.

· An excellent written and verbal communicator.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office. The right candidate will:

· Provide leadership throughout CVAE’s service area for all aspects of our volunteer program including support, oversight and management of volunteers.

· Serve as the Primary GED examiner and provide GED exams at CVAE testing locations in Central Vermont.

· Have experience recruiting and managing volunteers.

Starting salary: $36,000. CVAE pays 75% of individual health/ dental insurance and 100% of short-term disability insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, 180 hours annual vacation.

Submit cover letter and resume to: info@cvae.net

Position Open Until Filled. cvae.net

Equipment Technician, Clinical Simulation Lab Part-time,

Hourly Temporary Position

The Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont Office of Medical Education/Clinical Simulation Lab invites applications for the position of Part-time Hourly Temporary position performing Equipment Technician work providing technical and operational support for all healthcare simulation operations. This includes scenario setup/take down as well as preparation, maintenance and repair of manikins, task trainers, and related multimedia peripherals. This position will require the ability to work a flexible schedule, between 15-20 hours per week, which may include nights and weekends.

Qualifications:

Associate’s degree in a related field and onethree years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Effective communication and interpersonal skills required. Experience with MS Office Suite and ability to learn software programs to operate manikins and to record simulations. Ability to be flexible and adaptable in dynamic environment and work schedule required. Ability to lift 10-32 lbs. and maneuver 47lbs of force and/or steer equipment through hallways and around corners. Initial employment contingent upon successful completion of physical screening.

Desirable Qualifications: Experience in a hospital or outpatient or

prehospital care health care facility desirable. Familiarity with clinical procedures is desirable.

Special Conditions:

The ability to work a flexible schedule up to 15-20 hours per week is required, which may include evenings and weekends. Background Check required for this position, and postoffer pre-employment (POPE test) physical examination is required.

To Apply:

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume to Amy Tota, HR and Finance Coordinator: amy.vorland-tota@med.uvm.edu

Please include the following in the subject line of the email: CSL Part-time Temporary Equipment Technician

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 other category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.

HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER

The Town of Jericho is accepting applications for a Highway Maintenance Worker Level II. This is a full-time position that requires a CDL (min Class “B”) and the ability to routinely work outside of regular working hours. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in highway maintenance, snow plowing, construction procedures, and methods at the municipal level. Equipment operation experience is a plus.

The starting hourly wage is dependent on qualifications. The Town of Jericho offers excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance and a retirement plan.

An application and job description can be downloaded from www.jerichovt.org. They are also available at the Jericho Town Hall, at 67 VT Rt. 15, Jericho, M-TH 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Completed applications can be submitted to Linda Blasch in person, via email at lblasch@jerichovt.gov or mail to PO Box 39, Jericho, VT 05465.

The position is open until filled.

Child Care Teacher

We're offering a $2,000 Sign-On Bonus for qualified teachers who are passionate about shaping the future of early childhood education.

We are looking for Lead Teachers to join our teams in the Burlington/Essex areas. Our community thrives on shared values of team spirit, passion, and continuous learning.

REQUIREMENTS: Comply with all VT Public Health and Child Care Regulations.

Meet at least one of the following qualifications:

• Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level 1 or 2 Certificate;

• Current CDA (Child Development Associate) plus 12 months of experience with children in grade three or younger;

• Completion of a 3-credit college course in child or human development or school-age care and education, plus 12 months of experience with children in grade three or younger.

• Pass the state-required background check.

• Serve as a mandated reporter, on and off campus.

• Ensure classroom environments meet NAEYC’s Anti-Bias Early Education standards.

Competitive pay range: $20-$23.50+/hour

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus will be paid out:

• 30% upon the first pay period following your first day of employment ($600).

• 70% upon the first pay period following your 90th day of consecutive employment ($1,400).

Send resumes to: cgagne@littlesprouts.com

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Paralegal

Busy litigation firm is looking for someone with a keen interest in the law and a solid educational background to work as a paralegal. There may also be an opportunity to participate in the law o ce study program for the right candidate. Experience is helpful but not necessary.

Send resumes to: sflynn@ flynnmessinalaw.com

Seeking Budtender

Ceres Collaborative is seeking experienced individuals to assist with the daily operations of our Burlington adult-use cannabis dispensary. The dispensary hours of operation are Monday through Sunday, 10 am to 8 pm. We are looking for full-time employees. We offer generous PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, company paid Life insurance, short-term disability & employee discount program.

Please apply at slangww.com/ pages/work-at-slang

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A career with meaning.

Help families, find your purpose, and make a real difference with Easterseals Vermont.

Join our team and discover a fulfilling career with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, PTO from day one, and more.

This is more than a job—it’s a meaningful opportunity to change lives, including your own.

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children and families in our community? King Street Center is a vibrant nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth to explore their talents and find their voice through learning, play and opportunity. Located in the heart of Burlington, Vermont, we strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where every individual can thrive. Through a variety of programs ranging from Mentoring, Teen, K-5 and our 5-STAR Head Start Early Childhood Program, we aim to foster resilience, confidence, and a sense of belonging in those we serve. Especially important to us is that we do this work with an equity lens and incorporate the vision and voice of our youth into our programming.

We are currently hiring for the following positions:

Early Education Lead Teacher

• Full-time, 40 hours per week

• Starting at $24/hour

• Sign-On Bonus: $1,500

Donor Relations Director

• Full-Time, Salaried, 40 hours/week

• Salary Range: $60,000-75,000

Meal Program Coordinator

• Monday-Friday, 10:00am-6:00pm with a 30 minute paid lunch break

• Rate: $18.60/hour

Human Resources Generalist

• Full-Time, Salaried, 40 hours/week

• Salary Range: $50,000-65,000

TO APPLY

Email hr@kingstreetcenter.org to tell us about your interest in which specific position, your availability, and your experience working with children. Please include a resume, cover letter, and three references.

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 are currently hiring for the following positions:

Building Operations Technician:

Performs general maintenance work in BHA owned and managed properties. This includes building exteriors, common areas, apartments, building systems, fixtures, and grounds. Our Building Operations Techs are required to participate in the on-call rotation, which covers night and weekend emergencies.

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.

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!

Find more about these career opportunities: burlingtonhousing.org

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.

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.

*BHA serves a diverse population of tenants and partners with a variety of community agencies. To most effectively

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 opportunity? Send cover letter/resume to: humanresources@ burlingtonhousing.org

Human Resources

Burlington Housing Authority 65 Main Street, Suite 101 Burlington, VT 05401 BHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

I saw an ad for this job in the “help-wanted” section of Seven Days and thought, Hmmm, I should apply for that. But I didn’t do it right away. In the following issue, the same position was highlighted as the “Job of the Week.” I had the same positive reaction, learned more from the write-up, and decided, Oh, yes, this is the job for me. ree months later, here I am, running the beautiful Barre Opera House with operations manager Katie Gilmartin.

NATHANIEL LEW

Executive Director, Barre Opera House

Tell them to audition for the 11th annual Kids VT Spectacular Spectacular! e top 20 acts will perform in a live showcase on Saturday, December 7 at Higher Ground. Performers must be between the ages of 5 and 16 and live in Vermont. DEADLINE: Upload audition videos by October 27 at 10 p.m. at sevendaysvt.com/talent-show. QUESTIONS? Contact Carolann Whitesell: 802-341-3067 or cwhitesell@sevendaysvt.com.

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LIBRA

(SEP. 23-OCT 22)

On the morning of January 27, 1970, Libran songwriter John Lennon woke up with an idea for a new song. He spent an hour perfecting the lyrics and composing the music on a piano. Then he phoned his producer and several musicians, including George Harrison, and arranged for them to meet him at a recording studio later that day. By February 6, the song “Instant Karma” was playing on the radio. It soon sold more than a million copies. Was it the fastest time ever for a song to go from a seed idea to a successful release? Probably. I envision a similar process in your life, Libra. You are in a prime position to manifest your good ideas quickly, efficiently and effectively.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Here comes the Hating and Mating Season. I want to help you minimize the “hating” part and maximize the “mating” part, so I will offer useful suggestions. 1) To the degree that you can, dissolve grudges and declare amnesty for intimate allies who have bugged you. 2) Ask your partners to help you manage your fears; do the same for them. 3) Propose to your collaborators that you come up with partial solutions to complicated dilemmas. 4) Do a ritual in which you and a beloved cohort praise each other for five minutes. 5) Let go of wishes that your companions would be more like how you want them to be.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Many fairy tales tell of protagonists who are assigned seemingly impossible missions. Perhaps they must carry water in a sieve or find “fire wrapped in paper” or sort a heap of wheat, barley, poppy seeds, chickpeas and lentils into five separate piles. Invariably, the star of the story succeeds, usually because they exploit some loophole, get unexpected help or find a solution simply because they didn’t realize the task was supposedly impossible. I bring this up, Taurus, because I suspect you will soon be like one of those fairy-tale champions. Here’s a tip: They often get unexpected help because they have previously displayed kindness toward strangers or low-status characters. Their unselfishness attracts acts of grace into their lives.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun. 20): You are in a phase with great potential for complex, unforeseen fun. To celebrate, I’m offering descriptions of your possible superpowers. 1) The best haggler ever. 2) Smoother of wrinkles and closer of gaps. 3) Laugher in overly solemn moments. 4) Unpredictability expert. 5) Resourceful summoner of allies. 6) Crafty truth teller who sometimes bends the truth to enrich sterile facts. 7) Riddle wrestler and conundrum connoisseur. 8) Lubricant for those who are stuck. 9) Creative destroyer of useless nonsense. 10) Master of good trickery. 11) Healer of unrecognized and unacknowledged illnesses.

CANCER (Jun. 21-Jul. 22): Tanzanite is a rare blue-and-violet gemstone that is available in just one place on earth: a five-square-mile region of Tanzania. It was discovered in 1967 and mined intensively for a few years. Geologists believed it was all tapped out. But in 2020, a self-employed digger named Saniniu Lazier located two huge new pieces of tanzanite worth $3.4 million. Later, he uncovered another chunk valued at $2 million. I see you as having resemblances to Saniniu Lazier in the coming weeks. In my visions of your destiny, you will tap into resources that others have not been able to unearth. Or you will find treasure that has been invisible to everyone else.

LEO (Jul. 23-Aug. 22): Marathon footraces are regularly held worldwide. Their official

length is 26.2 miles. Even fast runners with great stamina can’t finish in less than two hours. There’s a downside to engaging in this Herculean effort: Runners lose up to six percent of their brain volume during a race, and their valuable gray matter isn’t fully reconstituted for eight months. Now here’s my radical prophecy for you, Leo. Unless you run in a marathon sometime soon, your brain may gain in volume during the coming weeks. At the very least, your intelligence will be operating at peak levels. It will be a good time to make key decisions.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sep. 22): Is there a greater waste of land than golf courses? They are typically more than 150 acres in size and require huge amounts of water to maintain. Their construction may destroy precious wetlands, and their vast tracts of grass are doused with chemical pesticides. Yet there are only 67 million golfers in the world. Less than one percent of the population plays the sport. Let’s use the metaphor of the golf course as we analyze your life. Are there equivalents of this questionable use of resources and space? Now is a favorable time to downsize irrelevant, misused and unproductive elements. Reevaluate how you use your space and resources.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You have passed the test of the First Threshold. Congratulations, Scorpio! Give yourself a kiss. Fling yourself a compliment. Then begin your preparations for the riddles you will encounter at the Second Threshold. To succeed, you must be extra tender and ingenious. You can do it! There will be one more challenge, as well: the Third Threshold. I’m confident you will glide through that trial not just unscathed but also healed. Here’s a tip from the Greek philosopher Heraclitus: “Those who do not expect the unexpected will not find it.”

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): What development are you so ready for that you’re almost too ready? What transformation have you been preparing for so earnestly that you’re on the verge of being overprepared? What lesson are you so ripe and eager to learn that you may be anxiously interfering with its full arrival? If any of the situations I just described

are applicable to you, Sagittarius, I have good news. There will be no further postponements. The time has finally arrived to embrace what you have been anticipating.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn screenwriter and TV producer Shonda Rhimes has had a spectacular career. Her company Shondaland has produced 11 prime-time TV shows, including “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Bridgerton.” She’s in the Television Hall of Fame, is one of the wealthiest women in America and has won a Golden Globe Award. As you enter into a phase when your ambitions are likely to shine extra brightly, I offer you two of her quotes. 1) “I realized a simple truth: that success, fame, and having all my dreams come true would not fix or improve me. It wasn’t an instant potion for personal growth.” 2) “Happiness comes from living as your inner voice tells you to. Happiness comes from being who you actually are instead of who you think you are supposed to be.”

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I have performed in many poetry readings. Some have been in libraries, auditoriums, cafés and bookstores, but others have been in unexpected places: a laundromat, a bus station, a Walmart, a grocery store and an alley behind a thrift store. Both types of locations have been enjoyable. But the latter kind often brings the most raucous and engaging audiences, which I love. According to my analysis, you might generate luck and fun for yourself in the coming weeks by experimenting with nontypical scenarios — akin to me declaiming an epic poem on a street corner or parking lot. Brainstorm about doing what you do best in novel situations.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): I have two related oracles for you. 1) During the unfoldment of your mysterious destiny, you have had several homecomings that have moved you and galvanized you beyond what you imagined possible. Are you ready for another homecoming that’s as moving and galvanizing as those that have come before? 2) During your long life, you have gathered amazing wisdom by dealing with your pain. Are you now prepared to gather a fresh batch of wisdom by dealing with pleasure and joy?

Hackett’s Orchard in South Hero was founded in 1967 by Ron and Celia Hackett. Orchard manager Devin Hackett grew up on his grandparents’ farm and developed a passion for apples — he eats about 10 a day. Seven Days’ Eva Sollberger met the Hackett family and got an orchard tour.

NICE GUY FOR NICE LADY

Do you want fun, activity, thoughts?

Sounds good to me. I am a nice, fit guy with a lot of energy. I like laughter, activity and conversation. And I like a lady to enjoy these things with. Er_c 68, seeking: W, l

SOLIPSISTIC PARANOIAC SEEKS DREAM

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WOMEN seeking...

THE MERRY WIDOW

I’m a curious and fun-loving woman with a craving for deep connection through laughter and shared values, not to mention great food, lively conversation, wordplay and a mean game of pickleball. Nature is my church. I’m competent at all the usual Vermont outdoor activities. If humor and wit are your North Star, let’s talk (and laugh). Naturesoul 66, seeking: M, l

I MET JAY LENO!

When life brings you lemons, sprinkle them over oysters and invite someone special over to share! I went to the Los Angeles Olympics! I’d love to go again! I love antique cars. The right guy will see me as adorable. I love to laugh! Confidence is sexy. Officers and gentlemen, you get bonus points! Prefer men who are kind, sweet, romantic. Roadtripingdestinations 66, seeking: M, l

BEST HUGS EVER

I’m looking for someone to start off as friends with the possibility for more if the attraction is there. I’m a very warm and naturally affectionate person — I love nothing more than a good cuddle. It’s important to me to be able to talk and share interests with someone and be myself around them. Bookwyrm 50, seeking: M, l

SEARCHING FOR A SWEET SOUL

I am honest and authentic. You should be, too! Let’s be real together. mountaintrail, 34, seeking: M, l

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A FORM OF PSEUDO-ANONYMOUS CONNECTION

All humans are chaos gremlins — it’s about finding the ones who meld with you. lelapin, 37 seeking: M, l

ECHO

Companionship for an outdoor enthusiast. Hiking, bicycling, Nordic skiing and snowshoeing are my go-to activities; however, I have an adventurous spirit, open to other outdoor activities. echo65 59, seeking: M, l

HONEST, LOYAL, GOOD, NOT HIDEOUS

I am 56. I am a very giving person. I am honest and extremely loyal. I have a great job, a little dog and two elderly kitties. I love nature and animals. I have been told that I am a great cook. Bwitchy, 56 seeking: M, l

FUN WOMAN SEEKING PLAYMATE

Sixty and new to Vermont, looking for other fun women for hiking, kayaking, exploring; or music, films and dinner. I live globally but am also a rooted, down-to-earth former organic farmer. Teacher, learner, avid environmentalist. In need of new buddies for fun and adventure, and if the vibes are right, perhaps a lover. Friends first. Majinamwezi 61 seeking: W, l

PLAYFUL, THOUGHTFUL, OBSERVANT, HYBRID

I love cleverness and discussing ideas. I appreciate humility, wisdom and smilers. I avoid the conventional and am enlivened by those with a childlike love of learning and discovery. I love cooking, eating out, movies, biking, small-venue music, lectures, art, travel, walking my dog, Ping-Pong. I love children, animals, trees, vanishing points, windows. I value authenticity and ethical decisions. Periwinkle 61, seeking: M, l

HAPPY PUPPY

Happy puppy who wants to lick your face and put my head in your (Wow, off-topic). I am that loyal, generous, fun-loving personality. Looking to stop and smell the flowers or take a walk by the lake. If it’s cold outside, let’s play Yahtzee or just snuggle in bed and talk about how life got us where we are. cuddlescat 51, seeking: M, l

WEEKDAYS RHODE ISLAND, WEEKENDS VERMONT

I live in Rhode Island and find myself in Vermont on weekends. I lived in Colorado for 19 years, and I love being in the woods. My dog is my shadow and follows me everywhere. We’re outdoors during the day and cooking or reading with tea or a hard cider at night. Commitment to community is important to me. tracyinnewengland 59, seeking: M, l

DOG LOVER AND ART LOVER

I am a creative soul with a love for dogs and everything crafty. I am a huge car buff. I like going to listen to live music and am game for different adventures. I love to travel and plan to do more once I retire. RescueMom0124, 61, seeking: M, l

PHOTOGRAPHER/MUSICIAN, DOGS, OUTDOORS, CHILL

I am an amateur photographer looking for a guy (26-45) who is also interested in photography. Looking for someone who could go on location with me, hike trails, climb mountains and explore the better points of the state while looking for the perfect shot. And later, cracking a beer to celebrate. I am a musician, animal lover, slim, attractive blonde. Houston123m, 37, seeking: M, l

CURIOUS, ADVENTUROUS, SILLY AND OUTDOORSY!

I love being outside and exploring in nature, especially for off-the-beatenpath swimming holes. (In winter, too!)

I’m a very curious and engaging person and definitely crave that in a partner. Being silly at times, dancing and singing are cool with me. At the same time, self-awareness is key! You get the idea, right? seejrun 57, seeking: M, l

GENUINE

Let’s try to do this together. Open to sharing your interests and mine. I’m outdoorsy and indoorsy, from cooking and revamping projects to fishing at the shoreline. Love all types of music but rap and heavy metal. I’m sensitive and caring but keep boundaries, to help, not hurdle. All nature- and animal-friendly. Now I’m babbling. So an eye to eye, squat, cup of java. Katz111 75, seeking: M, l

NEXT CHAPTER, NEW ADVENTURES

Fit, active, outdoorsy and fun sixtysomething woman looking for male partner to share new adventures. Retired and enjoy winter snow sports, hiking, biking, riding horses, gardening and traveling. I’m game to explore new places and experience new adventures. If you are kind and compassionate, active and outdoorsy, fun and friendly, love animals, open and honest, then let’s connect. Vermont1978 68, seeking: M, l

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Work hard, play hard, life is short. I want to meet people, have new experiences and adventures. I appreciate all things small, whether it is a tiny snail in the forest or a kind gesture. redrocks 44, seeking: M

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TWIXT AND TWEEN?

See online please. Sixty words is too short. LongView 65, seeking: W, l

LOOKING FOR OLDER LOVER

Recently out of a relationship and looking for fun. I am a your-pleasure-is-myenjoyment kind of person, searching for a more mature lover who wants a younger partner. Come with me on a journey to explore each other to the fullest. If you’re interested in a younger man to explore your desires, I would love to meet. foliagewalker 34, seeking: W, l

OLD-FASHIONED

My wife passed away and I came to Vermont to start over and to be closer to my family. Nostromo24, 69, seeking: W, l

I am the only one who exists. The world is the Goddess holding the Holy Grail. There is always and forever only one thing to do: DRINK! 5GMercury, 32, seeking: W

LAID-BACK, INFORMAL, INQUISITIVE

New to Vermont, would enjoy companionship on weekends and evenings. Enjoy conversation, new people/perspectives, dining out, film, art, reading, walking, sailing, biking, architecture, design, culture. Medium height, athletic frame, HWP. Well read, well educated, well traveled. A bit shy. Not a party animal. Absurdist sense of humor. I’m far away from home and the wife I love, and a bit at loose ends. APO1970 70, seeking: W, Cp, Gp, l

MUSIC AND LIFE

Open mind, free thinker and openhearted. I’m ready for it all. Music and trees are all I really need besides food and water. Musician looking for an ear or a heart. Both would be preferred. Musicnlife, 34 seeking: M

OLD-SCHOOL

Hardworking, loner, single-minded, poker face; nature, sports and extreme sports lover, winter guy. Sheridan 44, seeking: W

I’M NOT DEAD YET!

Single for over six years (maybe more, but that’s just sad). I enjoy movies and books: sci-fi, fantasy, action; dining out (a little too often) and ice cream. Honest and loyal. Hobbes 54, seeking: W

AWESOME OLDER MAN

Original flower child, wise young senior, polyglot, generalist, seeks brainiac “younger” man for intimate friendship. I love languages, cultural diversity, real music. Professional customer relations, retired teacher, masseur (my hands are as good as my words). Thoroughly devoted to nature, fresh local food, natural wine and the charms of kindness. TheWyrd 71, seeking: M, l

LET’S GO

Let’s go and have fun. Seeyou123 47 seeking: Cp, Gp

STRONG LIKE HORSE

Not much. Simple, hardworking guy. Looking for fun. No one-time thing. Can last for hours. Looking for the same. Tizock 35, seeking: W, l

LAID-BACK

I’m looking for a partner for life’s adventures. I’m recently retired and ready to have some fun! bobinvt56 68, seeking: W, l

OLDER MAN LOOKING FOR FUN

Happy, funny, sex, rock and roll. JoeC_72, 72, seeking: W, l

NATURE-LOVING, DIVERSE GUY

Sociable, highly diverse guy in desperate need of someone to check for deer ticks! Looking for an attractive, educated woman who enjoys honest and intimate communication and can teach and learn equally. Someone who loves being outside, enjoys a variety of athletics, could happily travel anywhere and maybe thrive on a carefree day in the library. jss1 65, seeking: W, l

SOCIAL, NATURE LOVER, HONEST, KIND

I love a good sense of humor and tell it like it is. A compassionate person, I’m open-minded. I enjoy a good party, and I’m as loyal as the day is long. Sercher 66, seeking: W, l

TRANS WOMEN seeking...

COMMUNITY-MINDED AND INDEFENSIBLY JOYFUL

I love writing, dancing, making music and meaningful action. My favorite conversations are about people’s passions. I like hiking, biking and paddling, but I spend a lot of time happily indoors being social or creative or productive. I’m interested in people of all genders and am seeking a connection that generates joy every day for us both. Sylph, 55, seeking: M, W, TM, TW, Q, NC, NBP, l

GENDER NONCONFORMISTS seeking...

BEWARE! CHILDLESS CAT LADY AHEAD

ADHDled, ailurophilic, alliterative, autodidactic acolyte of the resident demi-goddesses seeks similar for socialization. Long-term, platonic friendship with humanoids is my goal. Stuff I like: gawking at the night sky; sunsets over Lake Champlain; gardening; films/TV shows about postapocalyptic, dystopian societies; Scrabble; art; music; people-watching on Church Street; volunteering; etc. Not looking for a sugar parent, but I am a pauper. Alas. Ailurophile 64, seeking: M, W, TM, TW, Q, NC, NBP, Gp, l

AFFECTIONATE, CURIOUS, MELLOW TRAIL TABBY

Playful cat looking for friend(s) to purr with. This kitty likes outdoorsy stuff like hiking, camping, kayaking. Cuddling in front of a fire, dates and chilling out are faves in winter. This bi cat is great with black, white, calico, torties and compatible with M/W/TW/TM/GM/ NC and curious, playful CP’s. Tall, thin kitties purrferred but good cattitude helps make this one meow. HikerKat 58, seeking: M, W, TM, TW, NC, Cp, l

COUPLES seeking...

LOOKING FOR FUN PEEPS

Fun, open-minded couple seeking playmates. Shoot us a note if interested so we can share details and desires. Jackrabbits, 60 seeking: W, Cp

FUN COUPLE LOOKING FOR EXPLORATION

We are a secure couple who enjoy the outdoors, good wine, great food, playing with each other, exploring our boundaries and trying new things. We are 47 and 50, looking for a fun couple or bi man to play and explore with us. We are easygoing, and we’d love to meet you and see where our mutual adventures take us. vthappycouple 51, seeking: M, Cp, Gp

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, 68, seeking: M, W, TM, TW, Q, NC, NBP, Cp, Gp, l

i SPY

TO OUR HOSTESS AT SNEAKERS

You were our hostess and helped us to a table outside in the bright sun. We swapped sitting spots on the table multiple times because of the light — sorry! We both thought you were very cute. Thank you for brightening up our day, along with the sun. When: Saturday, September 21, 2024. Where: Sneakers Bistro in Williston. You: Couple. Me: Man. #916125

WATERWORKS BAR CHAT

We met at the bar and struck up a conversation ranging from tattoos to your journey through motherhood. Thanks for a wonderful chat. It brightened up my evening! When: Friday, September 20, 2024. Where: Waterworks in Winooski. You: Woman. Me: Man. #916124

THERE ARE A COUPLE OF OPTIONS

Either there are many women with similar stories, or there are women everywhere attempting to mimic energy not theirs for a feeling of “love.” This bitterness needs to subside: The ones who know, know what I’ve been asking for — even the one who is too chickenshit to open the door. When: Friday, September 20, 2024. Where: In the wind. You: Group. Me: Woman. #916123

YOU DON’T DESERVE ME!

For 20 years, I gave you my heart and you stomped all over it. I gave you my love and you abused it. I gave you my trust and you broke it. I gave you my support in everything you do and you took the picture for granted. I gave you pure honesty and you gave me lies. KSM, goodbye. When: Friday, September 20, 2024. Where: Everywhere. You: Man. Me: Woman. #916122

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MY GRE-GLORIOUS BEST FRIEND

Of all the shiny, bald-headed men in Vermont, you are the shiniest and the baldest. Thank you for being the very best you that anyone might ever hope you might be. My dog and I think you are wonderful. When: Saturday, September 14, 2024. Where: Waterbury Mobil. You: Man. Me: Woman. #916121

SHARON OF COLCHESTER

Sharon, almost a year ago we hiked above Bristol with our common friend, Nancy. You were amazing in hiking power, intimate conversation and tender affections. Let’s walk together again. — Eric the golden retriever When: Monday, October 16, 2023. Where: In Bristol. You: Woman. Me: Man. #916120

MANY MOONS

Sometimes I called you Moons and it’s been many of them since we’ve seen each other. But you’re so elusive — so hidden! I have no idea who you’re with or how you live. I don’t want to rustle your nest. I swam a circle around the dock, and I’m ready to grow kale and write stories on a hill with you. When: Monday, September 16, 2019. Where: Hills and hollers of Vermont. You: Man. Me: Woman. #916119

SAFETY FIRST, THEN TEAMWORK

My Koomie, my Harry, my Jeff, my Daffy. Before I met you, the sun was like a yellow grape. Our ratings have been low, but let’s renew for another two seasons. Who knows? Maybe we could make it past our 50th, like Bert and Ernie. Just two cool dudes getting married. Happy anniversary, sweet prince. HONK! When: Sunday, September 25, 2022. Where: A sideways tugboat?. You: Man. Me: Woman. #916117

STARR FARM BEAUTY

Words aren’t enough: your slender body with awesome curves. Bi male looking to join beach couples! Bottoms up. When: Friday, September 13, 2024. Where: Starr Farm beach. You: Couple. Me: Man. #916118

A PATTERN?

You stopped, came back for a second look, a small banter and backed away really fast. It hurts. Please stop playing with me — we both know I don’t deserve it. There’s only so much pain a human can take and maintain their humanity. And my humanity is the only thing you seem interested in. I’m not going to lose it. When: Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Where: So close and yet so far. You: Man. Me: Woman. #916116

LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP

Love is very precious, whether it’s in a friendship or a relationship: You are receiving the most precious gift, someone’s heart in your hands. It is your job to handle it delicately. Be kind, compassionate, loyal and work hard to take care of it. This love and heart will stay forever. Neglect it and you will miss out on all the beautiful memories. When: Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Where: Everywhere. You: Man. Me: Woman. #916115

WAITING AT LAKE & COLLEGE

You were waiting on the corner near Skinny Pancake, wearing black. I came down College, in jeans and a green shirt, carrying a small box. When you turned, I thought, Whoa! So pretty! and we smiled at each other. I was thinking about turning around to talk to you when I ran into friends by the traffic circle. When: Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Where: Lake and College. You: Woman. Me: Man. #916114

A VORTEX, A VORPAL

You: Drawn into the vortex of my shirt, so much so that it seemed to become “vorpal” (which, though penned for Jabberwocky, now holds the meanings “3. Decisively important, fateful; 4. Decreed by fate”). Me: Standing by the merch table at ArtsRiot, suggested that you come back and say hi again, but the Art Hop ate you. More, please? When: Friday, September 6, 2024. Where: ArtsRiot. You: Man. Me: Man. #916113

Dear Mr. Nice Guy,

I have tried to maintain a friendly relationship with my wife’s ex because they have three kids together — all now adults — and there are family events (e.g., Thanksgiving) when we get together. He has asked to stay with my wife and me this year, as he’s a little strapped for cash and Airbnb rates are pretty high that time of year. I do not like him. I don’t want him in my house. How should I deal with the request?

BURLY BAGEL GIRL

To the cute girl with the short pigtails: I see you there all the time, and you are always busy, so I can’t ask you out. Let’s meet for some coffee. — The good-looking guy with the great hair in the blue Gymshark shirt. When: Saturday, September 7, 2024. Where: Burlington Bagel, Shelburne Road. You: Woman. Me: Man. #916112

TO LOVE10

You are such a coward. It would be best to stop dreaming and fantasizing about a relationship that will never happen. You should stay with your mediocre life and disappear in the dust. Now I see that you are a worthless human being. Regrets, regrets and more regrets crossing your path. When: Friday, September 6, 2024. Where: In the universe. You: Man. Me: Woman. #916111

HEARTBROKEN SOULMATE

One day, you’ll look out for me, regretful and asking me to come back. We only appreciate it after losing a great love, and love like mine is hard to find. When loneliness disappoints your heart, you’ll remember and miss the moments together. It’s like a knife that cuts right to my soul. Only love can hurt like this. When: Friday, September 6, 2024. Where: In my dreams. You: Man. Me: Woman. #916110

MERCH LINE CONNECTION

We met in the merch line at the Beths, discussing the awkwardness of a postshow rush to get vinyl and the application of the zippermerge. You kindly let me order my shirt first. I’d love to get coffee and discuss what you’re listening to. When: Thursday, September 5, 2024. Where: The Beths concert. You: Man. Me: Woman. #916109

WHERE IS MY TRUE LOVE?

In my dreams I see my true love. I wake up: He’s not there. Where is the man who will sweep me off my feet, who has eyes for only me even though I have aged and am flawed? The man who is fairly attractive, faithful, loyal, a hard worker but still has time for me. Faithful women: We are still out here. When: Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Where: Somewhere. You: Man. Me: Woman. #916108

It’s truly commendable that you’ve been able to put aside your feelings about this guy in order for your stepkids to spend time with their biological father during the holidays. But they aren’t children anymore, and his accommodations are not your responsibility.

COMMITMENT SHOULD BE FOREVER

Relationships are sacred. Where has this changed over the years? Relationships need honesty, loyalty, forgiveness, communication, and when they become a bit boring or dull, they need work. Put in the effort, rekindle the flames! Never take them for granted. Don’t throw away all those years: You will regret it, and you may never get a second chance. When: Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Where: Everywhere. You: Man. Me: Woman. #916107

WE ARE SHARING

To you, who share K.M. with me: He was my partner in life for over 20 years. My heart is broken, but too many lies. My heart will mend. I wish you luck! Do you know we were sharing him? You were told the same lies. Maybe you’re OK with it, but I am not! Best of luck! When: Sunday, September 1, 2024. Where: Everywhere. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #916105

PRICE CHOPPER SUNDAY

Saw you at 12:30 p.m. You looked so very interesting: tall, ultra healthy and walked gracefully. You: khaki shorts, white top, running shoes and a ponytail. I wore blue shorts, a patterned polo with white sneakers. Our eyes crossed a few times. You drove a gray Porsche. I’m not usually shy. I wouldn’t mind meeting you and having a wonderful conversation. When: Sunday, September 1, 2024. Where: Price Chopper, Champlain, N.Y. You: Woman. Me: Man. #916104

BADDIE BARISTA

Listening to you make music in the kitchen filled my ears with a beautiful voice and baddie riffs from miles away! You make it easy to hear your heart from way out here - let’s collaborate soon! When: Saturday, August 31, 2024. Where: In my dreams. You: Genderqueer. Me: Man. #916103

HUBBARD OLD SHELTER, TWO DOGS

A: I went to meet people and you were the first person I met. You were not there to meet people but to walk your two beautiful dogs. I hope you got to Manhattan this weekend. You were the bright star of a nice summer evening. No mosquitoes. Let’s talk again. — D When: Friday, August 30, 2024. Where: Montpelier. You: Woman. Me: Man. #916102

it’s her ex, I’d say she ought to be the one to put the kibosh on the request. But being firm with an ex can be difficult, so maybe it’s a better job for you.

Asking to stay with you and your wife is really out of line. Unless he’s completely clueless, he should know that. It would be much more appropriate for him to stay with one of his adult children if they live in the area. Or perhaps the “kids” could go and visit him this time around. If that’s not possible, and if you are willing and able, you could offer to help pay for his hotel room. But that’s really going above and beyond — as you mentioned, holiday rates can be astronomical.

Whoever takes on the task of telling him that he can’t stay at your house needs to keep it short, sweet and strong. He’s not owed any explanation, and he doesn’t need to know that it’s because you don’t like him. Just tell him that it’s not an option. Keep in mind that “No” is a full sentence. Final tip: Don’t make up any stories about having five cousins staying with you or your bathrooms being remodeled. It’s never good karma to lie.

Good luck and God bless, The Reverend Dear Reverend,

What does your wife think of all this? I would hope that she’s none too keen on the idea of him staying over. Since

SWM, 55, Chittenden County area, seeking Barbie with brains. FWB/NSA relationship and open to a LTR. Seeking any woman, younger or older, for fun play. Please send a picture and contact info. I’m looking for one woman for a special time together. #L1797

GM looking for hookups. Age and race not important. #L1796

Marshmallow enthusiast, wildflower gazer, sort-of seamstress, ex-librarian seeks someone who enjoys literature and going outside. I’m a 37-y/o woman; you’re a person in your 30s or early 40s. I’m nerdy but cool. Are you? #L1794

Abstract portrait artist in need of a discreet female model (1828). #L1795

SWF, 55, seeks companionship. Former classical pianist of 13 years, well read, vegetarian, studied in Geneva, Switzerland, and Paris. I have a good sense of humor. Music a must: vintage Bowie, folk, Celtic. I’m also a childless cat person! #L1788

I’m a SWF, 62 y/o, in central Vermont, seeking a SM, 57-67 y/o, for possible LT relationship. Hoping to meet someone who also loves balanced ecosystems, great food and drink, honest conversations, and the good chores of each season. #L1789

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I’m a GM, mid-60s, seeking a SM, 70s, passionate. Enjoy many activities: nature walks, camping. Let’s talk, hopefully meet. #L1791

I’m a male, 65, seeking a female. Respectful, warm, friendly, would like to find a female to share some life with. Dining in as well as out. Likes music. Please send phone number. #L1790

I’m a SWM looking for a large Black man to engage in sexual copulation with. I am a humanist and very open to exploring the physical limitations of my flesh suit. HIV+ OK. Males only, please. #L1792

A “love letter” would infer that we have met. Love letters started in the 1800s. Love letters ended in 2002 with the success of email. Let’s turn back the clock. I’m a 63-y/o male. Physically fit, healthy lifestyle, enjoy everything the outdoors has to offer. Cheers to us. #1786

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I’m a single white man looking for friends with benefits. Race unimportant. Love to be happy, spend time with the opposite sex and just enjoy each other. Good company always a plus. I love music, sports, being on the water. #1785

Female in early 20s. Must like cats, cheese and crafting (C trifecta). I’m looking for a man (yes, a man, not a boy) with some mass to him. Someone who shares my distrust in big pharma would be an added bonus. #L1781

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I’m a 67-y/o SWM, 6’, 190 lbs., seeking a mid-60s bi couple for occasional get-together. I am honest and respectful and expect the same. Fairly new to this, so slow at first. No devices, only landline. #L1771

I’m a male, early 40s, single, straight. However, my life’s journey has led me to the point of becoming curious about exploring subconscious desires. Seeking cute, passable, thinto-average 24-45-y/o TF or TF/F couple for safe, discreet conversation or meetup. #L1776

I am a GWM seeking a gay couple who would like to add spice into their sex life with a third. I’m in my sixties, 5’7”, 150 lbs. and live in Burlington. Very clean, open, and I am a bottom. If interested, send contact info. #L1774

Nice guy, 5’10, 195 pounds. 74 y/o but I look younger and am new to the market. I’m seeking a good woman/partner 55 to 75 y/o to love. Very attentive and affectionate, likes to have fun and travel. 420 friendly. #L1773

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