Seven Days, November 13, 2024

Save Big On Field Day!

Inspired by the legends of country music and the iconic Grand Ole Opry, the evening will showcase performances by GRACE POTTER, RYAN MILLER, Mike & Tessa Gordon, Kat Wright, Ryan Montbleau, Rich Price (of The Sweet Remains), Brett Hughes, Joshua Panda, Lowell Thompson, Nicole Nelson, Dwight Richter, Eric George, Pappy Biondo, Matt Hagen, and more.

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WHITE WISHES

NO ROOMS AT THE INNS

Burlington will have no low-barrier homeless shelters until after Christmas, and even then, there won’t be enough beds to house the many people currently believed to be sleeping rough in Vermont’s largest city.

“It’s tremendously concerning to have the number of folks we have outside when the season changes,” Sarah Russell, Burlington’s special assistant to end homelessness, said on Tuesday.

Burlington has needed more low-barrier shelters — which admit people regardless of sobriety — for years. e situation has been exacerbated by recent evictions from Vermont’s oft-criticized homeless motel program. Officials estimate that 350 people are living outside in and around the Queen City.

ey were previously eligible for year-round housing under an expanded version of Vermont’s long-running coldweather motel program. But a law passed earlier this year enacted stricter rules. Now, only people who meet certain eligibility criteria — those who are pregnant or over age 65, or have children or a documented disability, for instance — qualify during the warmer months.

at means cities and towns are being forced to take on a greater role in providing emergency housing.

In Burlington, city workers installed portable toilets and dumpsters near some camping hot spots this summer to

accommodate people sleeping outdoors. Russell said that won’t continue through the winter, however.

e city has also been working with local nonprofits on a pair of projects that will bring about 60 new shelter beds online. But the plans have hit some obstacles.

Construction delays have pushed back the anticipated reopening of the low-barrier shelter at the former Champlain Inn on Shelburne Road from December 1 to January 1, according to Russell. Once opened, the shelter will house 30 people who will be assigned semipermanent rooms that they can return to each night.

e second project, involving the former Social Security Administration office at 58 Pearl Street, has been snared in bureaucratic red tape. e building became available this summer under a law that gives away unused or surplus federal buildings to organizations that serve homeless people.

e city hoped that the feds would transfer ownership to COTS, which has said it is willing to use the facility as a low-barrier shelter with 30 beds, including some likely reserved for walk-ins. But, as Seven Days previously reported, other applicants are vying for the building — and it’s not known when a decision might be reached.

Follow the latest on the situation at sevendaysvt.com.

COLIN FLANDERS

Despite warm temperatures and little actual snow, several local ski resorts say they plan to open by Thanksgiving. ’Tis the season?

SHELL HELL

Biologists have discovered the invasive golden clam in Lake Champlain. It’s one of 52 nonnative invasive species now in the waterway.

FIELD OF DREAMS

The UVM field hockey team won its first-ever America East championship. Next up: a game on Wednesday, November 13, in the NCAA tournament.

TRUMP BUMP

The congresswoman representing New York’s North Country, U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), has been selected as UN ambassador. Now on a world stage.

$3.8 MILLION

That’s the amount of a federal grant to help train mental health professionals to work in rural Vermont schools.

TOPFIVE

1. “Parents Fear Fraud After Colchester Childcare Center Closes Suddenly” by Alison Novak. Families say they are collectively owed more than $50,000 in tuition and deposits from Scott Breveleri, co-owner of Little Saplings.

2. “Merrill’s Roxy Cinemas in Burlington to Close” by Mary Ann Lickteig. e 43-year-old movie house announced the news on Facebook on the same day it shut down.

3. “Health Care Costs in Vermont Continue to Soar” by Colin Flanders. e price of health care plans has doubled in six years. e prognosis for cost containment is grim.

4. “How Vermont Voters Shifted to the Right is Election” by Sasha Goldstein. Some Democrats lost seats. Many others got fewer votes than in past contests.

5. “Donwoori Korean to Move to Winooski From South Burlington” by Melissa Pasanen. By year’s end Summer Cao will relocate her fried chicken restaurant into a larger space in her hometown.

I’m properly going through the Vermont write-ins. Someone actually wrote-in Ed Sheeran for President.

SCREEN TIME

Inspired by the 251 Club, whose members visit all the towns in Vermont, Melinda and Bob Kogut of Waitsfield decided this year to catch a flick at every Vermont movie theater.

So far, the pair has hit 20 of the 23 theaters still open in the state. at tally includes Merrill’s Roxy Cinemas in Burlington, which closed last week. (See page 47.)

e couple has most enjoyed visiting driveins. e Bethel Drive-In sells chili, popcorn and candy from a school bus painted blue. “You can sit at a little picnic table and have your chili and watch the movie,” Melinda said.

ey’re also fond of Colchester’s Sunset

Drive-In and appreciated that they were welcomed at the Fairlee Motel & Drive-In eater, even though they happened to be towing a 20-foot trailer full of lumber at the time.

e Koguts are also big fans of Springfield Cinemas 3, a triplex that has been showing movies in stops and starts since the 1930s. During the trailers, the family-owned theater shows clips about the father-and-son team who renovated it, Melinda said. She loves the abundance of movie memorabilia, including Star Wars figures and the little ice cream shop next door.

“It’s a beautiful theater, the nicest we have been to — and spotlessly clean,” she said.

In St. Johnsbury, the two enjoyed a mini-festival all their own, visiting both

Catamount Arts, which shows movies, and Star eatre down the street.

e Koguts crossed the Welden eatre in St. Albans off their list last Friday with a trip to see e Best Christmas Pageant Ever. ey’ve still got to visit theaters in Newport and Bennington, plus one in Dover, which doesn’t open until anksgiving.

Melinda, a longtime movie lover, is logging their journey on Letterboxd, a social media platform for fans of the big screen.

As the quest wraps up, Melinda is already thinking about the couple’s plans for next year.

“We like biking and bike paths, and we’ve noticed a number of closed train stations,” Melinda said. “ at’s a thought for 2025.”

ANNE WALLACE

ALLEN

@SphealKent

Melinda and Bob Kogut at the now-closed Big Picture in Waitsfield

A tent on the Burlington waterfront

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THE MAN BEHIND THE STICKERS

Readers of [“Sticky Situation: A Proposed Burlington Ordinance Would Let People Sue Over Hateful Gra ti and Stickers. First Amendment Lawyers Have Concerns,” November 6] are faced with a dilemma: how to reconcile the characterization of the sticker campaign as “hate,” “transphobia” and “harassment” with the actual content of the stickers. Decide for yourself.

I have been consistently clear from the outset that the goal is to encourage discussion and broaden the bandwidth of debate on this issue. People I speak with every day acknowledge that the fear of being ostracized, losing their careers, having their property vandalized, risking retaliation against their children at school, etc., silences them from speaking up for children who are indoctrinated into irreversible harm and for protecting women’s spaces and sports.

Is this the Burlington we want?

Legacy institutions and media bear much responsibility for hiding from you the true breadth and consequences of this ideology and the powerful corporations that both fund it and profit from it.

If I have to choose one news source to recommend as a comprehensive aggregator, one that is scrupulously fact-checked, it is Reduxx.

Editor’s note: The story is about a bakery that embraces Halloween. The photo we chose, of cupcakes with ghosts, illustrates the owner’s permissive attitude about messages on the sweets. Says Kayla Beaudoin: “I will put whatever you want on it. I draw my line, obviously: no racism, no homophobia, nothing like that. But like, if you just want to have something spicy for your husband or your girlfriend or whatever, then that’s fine with me. I’m not judging you.”

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Please, step out of the echo chamber and allow yourself to reevaluate your perspective. It can be a challenge, but it is refreshing to do so.

Scroll through Reduxx. Engage in the clash of ideas. Talk to your neighbors. Write letters to the editor — and to your political representatives. Have the courage to question.

“Facts are stubborn things,” as John Adams once said.

Wishing all Burlingtonians, Vermonters and Americans the brightest, healthiest future.

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INAPPROPRIATE PHOTO

What’s with the picture of confections that spell out “Suck on my boobies” when it’s an article about a bakery [“Spooky Sweets: Enosburgh-Based Mamas Kitchen Delivers Halloween Treats and Viral candies,” October 30]? Seems inappropriate to me and out of character for Seven Days. I am a Super Reader.

Susan Martin STARKSBORO

[Re “Burlington City Council to Study Needle-Exchange Program,” October 30]: Needle “exchanges” were first proposed and marketed to the public as a harmreduction strategy in which someone could swap their dirty, bloodied needles for clean ones, one for one. These policies were promoted to discourage the reuse and sharing of syringes in the interest of reducing the spread of blood-borne pathogens. It is now obvious that these largely taxpayer-funded programs have simply devolved into giveaways in which needles are distributed by the dozens with no demand to turn in used ones. The bloodied, potentially pathogenic ones are routinely discarded in public places, where they can be inadvertently contacted by children, pets and maintenance workers. IV drug users make a conscious decision to engage in the well-known risks of their behavior, while innocent people who get stuck with an improperly discarded needle in a public place made no such choice.

With the obvious hazard of pathogen exposure to non-IV drug users, these needle distribution programs can hardly be considered harm reduction and in the interest of public health. Any continuation of such programs should mandate a one-for-one exchange to participate. Vermonters who consume alcohol or carbonated beverages must pay a deposit on containers to discourage their casual disposal. Shouldn’t we demand at least some level of duty to prevent the wanton disposal of potentially pathogenic syringes?

Richard Lachapelle HUNTINGTON

RIP, ROXY

Thank you, Seven Days, for your article about Merrill’s Roxy Cinemas’ potential closure and the dying art of cinemas in general [“Reel Drama: As Vermont Movie Theaters Respond to a Changing Industry, Burlington May Lose Its Only Cinema,” August 21].

Movies have been a huge part of my life as a result of my parents showing me their favorite movies along with the classics like Alien and Willow to make sure I’m as cultured as I can be. I always took pride in my movie knowledge, being able to understand most references coming my way and surprising the previous generation because of it.

My first movie I saw in theaters was Tangled with my parents in the T-Rex theater at Essex Cinemas when I was 6, and I still remember it. I’ve always loved the overly strong smell of popcorn when you first walk in and the colorful carpets. The theater is an experience along with a movie, and that’s what I love about it.

I always loved looking at all the posters in the cases in front of Roxy when I would stroll along Church Street and its surrounding area. It always felt like it made Burlington more colorful and complete, which is why I’m disheartened to hear about its potential end.

I had hoped that the cinema business would recover after the world mostly healed from COVID-19, but some things you just don’t come back from, unfortunately. We loved you while you lasted, Roxy, and I wish you the best. While movie theaters may be a dying art, they’ll always feel very alive in my heart.

Gabriel Vickery ESSEX

Editor’s note: Last Thursday, the owner of Merrill’s Roxy Cinemas announced the theater’s closure. Mary Ann Lickteig wrote about it in an online story headlined “Merrill’s Roxy Cinemas in Burlington to Close.” Read an updated version on page 47.

MOVIE CREDITS

[Re “Merrill’s Roxy Cinemas in Burlington to Close,” November 8, online]: It is a sad day indeed for Burlington. I go way back with Merrill Jarvis III. I was an usher at the Strong Theatre when he was the projectionist! When Grease premiered in Vermont, Mr. J flew me and a dance partner out from Hollywood to open the film in the theaters that are now Higher Ground, then threw a huge party at the Holiday Inn.

That being said, it is scary in downtown Burlington, and the Roxy was never renovated from the day it was built. Its seats, carpets and restrooms had seen much better days. The sound leak between theaters was unbearable. God forbid you are watching a beautiful art film when next door is playing Star Wars 10! If you want folks to attend, you have to give them something for their buck.

Sean Moran

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FRIDAY

NOVEMBER 29

Burlington, VT

SNOW DAZE

Chilling out with the Winter Preview

Skiers and snowboarders should read this sitting down: According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, Vermont can expect warmer-than-normal temperatures this winter, with less precipitation than usual. Scientific forecasts aren’t much more encouraging. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is calling for average precip but also warmer temps. Bleh.

Of course, long-range forecasts are notoriously fickle. Despite the general warming trends, it’s a good bet that at least a few healthy storms will turn our Green Mountains white — at least until it rains again. That uncertainty makes it all the more important to get out and enjoy the wintry weather when you can. So we here at Seven Days give you our full blessing to play hooky from work or school on powder days. YOLO, amirite?

If you do hit the slopes, you might run into NOAH DINES. He’ll be the guy skiing uphill. In September, the charismatic Stowe resident surpassed the world record for most vertical feet skied in a year — 2,506,500. And he’s still going strong (page 26).

of Burlington apartments, but that goal has been stymied by a lack of workers (page 14).

WINTER PREVIEW

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29

Get ready to experience a day full of cheer as we kick off Holidays on the Marketplace! Join the Burlington community in celebrating the highly anticipated Santa Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony. We can’t wait to see you there!

12PM SANTA PARADE

For all the details, visit us at ChurchStreetMarketplace.com/Holidays.

Very few people can keep up with Dines on the slopes. Fortunately, there are no shortage of APRÈS-SKI OPTIONS to which tired skiers and riders can retreat. The Seven Days food team checked out a handful of fresh restaurants and brewpubs in local ski towns, as well as some old favorites serving up new tricks (page 40).

Speaking of new tricks, former University of Vermont hockey star Peter Lenes has become a social media sensation for his jaw-dropping skating and stick-handling videos. At his Essex Junction training facility, ELEV802 — and soon, a second rink in South Burlington — players of all abilities can learn from Lenes and his crew of former college and pro players (page 29).

If there’s a silver lining to rising temps, it might be that warmer winters take some of the sting out of heating bills. Lowering them permanently was partly the aim of a WEATHERIZATION INITIATIVE for hundreds

In more heartwarming news: Should you or someone you know be in need of heating assistance this winter, reach out to WOOD4GOOD . The familyrun Jericho nonprofit delivers free firewood to 150 families each year (page 33).

With shorter days and longer nights, seasonal affective disorder is a real concern this time of year. Shake off cabin fever by getting out to experience some of VERMONT’S TOP WINTER EVENTS. From world-class ski races to steamy burlesque, there’s plenty to warm the … um, soul (page 46). That’s true farther north, as well. Cartoonist Gabrielle Drolet offers an insider’s GUIDE TO WINTER IN MONTRÉAL (page 36).

For a more rustic approach to hygge, don’t miss the historical QUILTING EXHIBITS at the University of Vermont’s Fleming Museum, which are way more fun than they sound — yes, really (page 56). And if all else fails, head to Retreat Farm in Brattleboro and build yourself a FUNKY ICE SHANTY that doubles as a work of art (page 58). If it’s not cold enough for ice, fret not. The February exhibit takes place on dry land.

NEWS+POLITICS 14

Cold Discomfort

Burlington’s goal to weatherize hundreds of apartments is imperiled by a lack of workers

Power Surge

Historic gains by Vermont

Republicans will change how the state legislature operates

FEATURES 26

Skis the Limit

How Stowe’s Noah Dines broke the world record for the most uphill skiing in one year

Stick Seasons

Peter Lenes’ hockey training company, Elev802, lines up a second indoor rink in Chittenden County

Seasoned Greetings

Jericho’s Wood4Good delivers firewood to families in need

Montréal in the Winter A guide from a local

ARTS+CULTURE 46

Northern Lights

Vermont’s top winter events brighten the season ahead

Lift Every Voice

ree Vermont choruses offer respite from politics in their fall concerts

Patched Together

e Fleming Museum shows a rich and diverse selection of quilts

Press Play

Six Vermont music podcasts you should be listening to

Find a new job in the classifieds section on page 86 and online at jobs.sevendaysvt.com.

Preservation architect Joseph Pell Lombardi has restored more than 600 properties in his 60-year career. He also collects and restores unique homes such as the Parsonage in Peru. Seven Days Eva Sollberger got a virtual tour of the 1850s Greek Revival house, which will be open to the public in the spring.

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MUST SEE, MUST DO THIS WEEK COMPILED BY REBECCA DRISCOLL

OPENS WEDNESDAY 20

TIMELESS TALE

Northern Stage presents Disney’s consummate musical the Beast Center for the Arts in White River Junction. e enduring tale follows bookish Belle, her beastly captor and their unlikely budding romance. e moral of the story rings true no matter your age or creed: Learn to look beyond appearances, and magic just might happen.

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FRIDAY 15 & SATURDAY 16

Pitch Perfect

Opera Vermont’s world premiere of Truman & Nancy at Barn Opera in Brandon brings the haunting story of Truman Capote’s legacy to the stage. Based on Andre Parks’ graphic novel Capote in Kansas, the poignant one-act explores the iconic yet troubled writer’s artistic choices and relationships as he grapples with his crowning literary achievement, In Cold Blood

SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 72

FRIDAY 15-SUNDAY 17

Euro Trip

e spirit of the season is alight in the heart of downtown Burlington with the return of BTV Winter Market at City Hall Park. e annual European-style outdoor market showcases a rotating group of local makers and vendors every weekend through December 22. e festive atmosphere is made even merrier with cozy fires, games and music.

SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 70

SATURDAY 16

Tickled Pink

Pink Floyd tribute band Floydian Trip rocket to our side of the moon for an evening of stellar ’70s sounds and visuals at Barre Opera House. e group combines lasers, projections and special effects with stunning note-for-note renditions of crowd-pleasing favorites. e end result? An authentic conjuring of psychedelic vibes from the real-deal tours of yore.

SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 74

SATURDAY 16

Communal Offering

After sold-out screenings at the Vermont International Film Festival last month, Far Out: Life On & After the Commune is back by popular demand at the Savoy eater in Montpelier. e documentary illuminates 1960s counterculture in rural America, using both contemporary interviews and original archival footage to highlight communes in Guilford, Vt., and Montague, Mass.

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Vermont artist Ross Connelly’s “Protest” exhibition at T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier couldn’t be more pertinent to election month. Taken in the late 1960s, the black-and-white photographs showcase historic moments of social upheaval and political unrest. e artist hopes these images encourage dialogue, noting: “Democracy depends on that.”

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‘Talking to Ourselves’

What happened last Tuesday? Everybody has a theory, and I’ve read, listened to and watched a lot of it. But of all the analysis, the most revealing and relevant conversation I’ve heard so far was an impromptu podcast episode called “The Day After,” a special edition of the weekly syndicated public radio show “On the Media.” I’m a regular listener and have long admired host Brooke Gladstone, who graduated from the University of Vermont the same year I started at Middlebury College.

“We did not expect this outcome” is how executive producer Katya Rogers kicked off the honest, unscripted 30-minute discussion between Gladstone and her colleague Micah Loewinger as they puzzled over the election results — and, frankly, the future of the media and their show, which covers journalism and its role in our country.

“The Day After” was also an on-air planning meeting for the next regular episode of the show, which would air two days later.

I counted at least four audible sighs from Gladstone.

One writes, “Maybe Routly’s objection is that Santenello’s medium is YouTube, and therefore he’s not a real journalist. To me, his selfie-stroll down Church Street was relatively innocuous. The residents and business owners interviewed came across as reasonable people with legitimate concerns, telling their stories. Isn’t that real journalism?”

I wouldn’t call it that, no. Santenello opts out of factchecking, providing context, identifying sources with their real, full names and other protocols that serve as important guardrails in an industry that is increasingly misunderstood. This column exists in part to explain how journalism works — and to advocate for it.

THE MEDIA FACES A HARD, FOOL-ME-TWICE TRUTH.

As is their mandate, the trio faced a hard, fool-me-twice truth: The traditional, aka “legacy,” media successfully exposed Donald Trump’s character and the potential dangers of his second presidency, but none of it changed the minds of the majority of Americans who voted for him.

“We do a damn fine job of talking to ourselves,” Gladstone said of the news outlets who are serving the other half of the population. “We don’t speak to the entire nation. No one does anymore.” No words are more discouraging for the journalists who toil long hours, sometimes at the risk of personal harm, in pursuit of truth and the belief that telling it will improve things.

Loewinger, the “young” voice on the show, piped up: “I’m not saying that we don’t serve a purpose. The need for information, good information, is as high as ever. I think we’re all in complete agreement. The need for great reporting on the upcoming Trump administration is absolutely...”

“Paramount,” Gladstone finished his sentence.

Loewinger resumed: “I just fear that the business model that supports it and the trust that powers it are falling apart. It’s so upsetting for me to scroll on TikTok or listen to a podcast, and what I’m hearing is mainstream journalism filtered through people who present themselves as a foil to mainstream media. The source of good information is required to fuel everything. But somehow people have just completely lost faith in it, and it really scares me.”

Me, too.

I’ve spent hours in the past two weeks responding to emails about my recent column entitled “GoPro Bro,” some of which are collected as Feedback in this week’s paper. Many readers misunderstood my critique of YouTuber Peter Santenello’s video of Burlington. Some thought I was whitewashing Burlington’s problems and promoting a progressive agenda; others read it as suppression of Santenello’s free speech.

It’s worth noting that Santenello doesn’t use the term “journalist” to describe himself, either. Even in communities with access to good local news, Loewinger noted, “People are on YouTube; they’re on TikTok; they’re listening to podcasts. They have just chosen other personalities ... or people who LARP as journalists” to follow for information. LARP, or live-action role-play, is a gaming term that refers to acting out a scenario. That can be entertaining and even informative to watch, but it doesn’t replace what local journalists provide week after week.

Near the end of the half-hour episode, Loewinger suggested: “Maybe this is an opportunity to lean into our show being a community for people: a celebration of good journalism, a belief in the truth to our best ability to understand it and report it,” he said. He proposed asking the audience to send in their reactions and ideas to “make this a little bit more of a dialogue.”

Seven Days has been doing that since day one; see pages 20 and 21 in this issue. We’re grateful for the diverse community of readers who take the time to respond to our content, offer story tips and push us to do our best.

Want to take it to the next level? The Herald of Randolph is having a party to celebrate its 150 years of community service this Saturday, November 16, at the Chandler Center for the Arts in Randolph. Sign of the times: It’s also a fundraiser for the paper.

Paula Routly

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Cold Discomfort

Burlington’s goal to weatherize hundreds of apartments is imperiled by a lack of workers

BY COURTNEY LAMDIN

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Burlington set out in 2021 to help tenants and fight global warming by requiring landlords to seal leaky windows and insulate drafty attics — a practice known as weatherization. But more than three years later, only a handful of rental properties have been updated.

O cials are blaming the statewide shortage of qualified workers for the delays.

Both the city and state plan to offer training programs that would bolster the “green” workforce, but in the meantime, the city won’t meet its self-imposed timeline to weatherize hundreds of homes. Enforcement of one of Burlington’s marquee policies is e ectively on hold until councilors figure out new deadlines.

“If [landlords] made best e orts and they couldn’t get the work done, it wouldn’t be right of us to fine them for that,” Councilor Mark Barlow (I-North District) said.

Councilors passed the ordinance following a 2019 housing summit that aimed to make the city’s rentals more a ordable for tenants. The rules apply to buildings that use 50,000 or more British thermal units, or BTUs, per square foot to heat the space each year. An insulated 2,000-square-foot home in northwestern Vermont heated with natural gas, for instance, typically uses 40,000 BTUs each year, assuming an indoor temperature around 70 degrees in winter, according to Tim Perrin, director of energy management at VGS.

The city works with utilities such as VGS, which provides natural gas used to heat the majority of Burlington rentals, to determine a building’s usage. If a property is out of compliance, landlords could take steps such as insulating crawl spaces or installing new windows to make the building more e cient. The ordinance says landlords only need to pay as much as $2,500 toward these projects, though they would have to spend

Hate Crime Charge Unlikely for Eaton

for weatherization contractors and help the broader Vermont clean energy economy.” That vision hasn’t come to pass. The city estimates that about 730 of the city’s 3,070 rental properties need to be weatherized. More than half that number should have been weatherized by now but are instead on a waiting list, either for an audit to assess their energy use or to hire a contractor to do the work, according to Burlington code enforcement director Bill Ward. Buildings that use between 50,000 and 59,999 BTUs still have until January 2025 to comply, though it’s highly unlikely they’ll meet that deadline.

BY DEREK BROUWER derek@sevendaysvt.com

Chittenden County State’s Attorney Sarah George says she does not expect to file a hate crime enhancement against the man accused of shooting three Palestinian students on a Burlington sidewalk last year.

George told reporters on Tuesday that authorities have still not turned up evidence to support such a charge against Jason Eaton, who faces three counts of attempted second-degree murder for shooting the young men near the University of Vermont campus. e decision could change if new evidence comes to light, George said. In Vermont, hate crime enhancements can lead to additional punishment if prosecutors can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a defendant acted, at least in part, because of a victim’s identity.

THERE DEFINITELY ISN’T A WEATHERIZATION WORKFORCE … ABLE TO KEEP UP WITH THE DEMAND.

TIM PERRIN

more if their first e ort doesn’t bring the property into compliance.

At a council meeting in 2021, then-mayor Miro Weinberger said the ordinance would lower fossil fuel use, edging the city closer to its goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. Calling the rules enforceable, Weinberger said the effort would “support job creation and retention

Owners can avoid fines by documenting that they’ve made “good faith efforts” to hire a contractor or get bank loans for the work. As a result, the city has only fined seven landlords who didn’t respond after being notified that their building needed to be weatherized, Ward said. All of them have since taken steps to

A council subcommittee chaired by Barlow is considering more realistic deadlines for property owners. Whatever they land on, it will take years to weatherize the apartments. At VGS, customers are facing a three-month wait to schedule an energy audit. Champlain Valley Weatherization, a program for low-income renters o ered through the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity, has a yearlong wait for weatherization work.

“There definitely isn’t a weatherization workforce ... able to keep up with the demand as the city council had originally envisioned,” said Perrin of VGS.

The utility has audited 70 Burlington properties this year. The next wave due to

Hisham Awartani, Tahseen Ali Ahmad and Kinnan Abdalhamid have said they believe they were targeted as they walked together on North Prospect Street on November 25, 2023, weeks after the war in Gaza began. Eaton, according to police, did not say anything to the men before opening fire and wounding all three, leaving Awartani partially paralyzed.

In the weeks following the shooting, Seven Days reviewed Eaton’s online activities and interviewed his previous landlords, romantic partners and others. A portrait emerged of a complicated person with mental health struggles and political views that are not easy to pigeonhole. He’d made some posts on X, formerly Twitter, that suggested sympathy with Palestinian fighters.

Eaton has acted unusually at points during the criminal case — and at one point, his attorneys alluded to mental health concerns. Earlier this year, he unsuccessfully asked a judge to assign him new counsel.

Eaton did not attend a brief court hearing on Tuesday. His public defender, Peggy Jansch, told a judge that a psychiatrist had evaluated Eaton and concluded that he was competent to stand trial. But that trial may not happen until the end of 2025, due to various scheduling delays. ➆

Jason Eaton

Power Surge

Historic gains by Vermont Republicans will change how the state legislature operates

BY KEVIN MCCALLUM • kevin@sevendaysvt.com

The shock waves from last week’s historic Republican gains in the Statehouse continue to reverberate throughout Vermont’s political landscape, ushering in new power dynamics in Montpelier that are certain to influence how lawmakers tackle issues from education spending to climate change.

Frustrated by soaring property taxes and the rising cost of living, voters embraced Republican calls to help them break the Democratic supermajority’s grip on power in the Statehouse.

“Vermont Republicans campaigned on affordability for Vermonters and more balance in the Legislature. Vermonters delivered,” House Minority Leader Pattie McCoy (R-Poultney) said in a statement.

The results exceeded even the Vermont GOP’s most optimistic projections. Republicans picked up 18 seats in the 150-member House and six out of 30 in the Senate. They snapped up open seats, booted first-term lawmakers and even ousted incumbent Democrats previously considered safe.

Veterans such as Sen. Chris Bray (D-Addison) and Sen. Mark MacDonald (D-Orange) were both defeated by relatively unknown opponents who enjoyed the backing of a newly supportive Gov. Phil Scott.

“It was good to have the governor and the party working together in a way that I haven’t seen in the 10 years that I’ve been involved,” Vermont GOP chair Paul Dame said last week.

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Members of the House leadership team weren’t immune from the onslaught. Rep. Mike McCarthy (D-St. Albans), chair of the Government Operations and Military Affairs Committee, and Diane Lanpher (D-Vergennes), chair of the Appropriations Committee, both lost their seats.

VOTERS ARE TELLING THEM IT’S TIME ... TO WORK TO GET TO YES ON SOME OF THE GOVERNOR’S PROPOSALS.

JASON MAULUCCI

Come January, instead of 105 seats in the House, Democrats will have 87, plus four Progressives who typically vote with them. And in the Senate, Democratic seats will decline from 22 to 16, plus a Progressive member.

The rout shattered Democrats’ hold on power in the Statehouse and will fundamentally reshape how policies are crafted. It could influence who is selected for leadership roles, as well.

Dems who squeaked by this time around seem to have gotten the message.

“I’m personally hitting the reset button on everything,” said Rep. Matt

House Minority Leader Pattie McCoy

EDUCATION

Diverse School Districts Offer Support After the Election

BY ALISON NOVAK alison@sevendaysvt.com

In the wake of a presidential election that will send Donald Trump back to the White House, leaders of Vermont’s most racially diverse school districts are taking steps to reassure students, parents and staff who are feeling anxious about the future.

Trump’s campaign was rife with anti-immigrant rhetoric, and he has vowed to roll back the rights of transgender youths. That prompted school leaders in Burlington and Winooski — home to hundreds of students who are racial minorities, immigrants and refugees — to send out messages both before and after the election about ways to discuss the results.

Burlington School District superintendent Tom Flanagan sent out letters acknowledging the heightened emotions that many are feeling. Students told Flanagan they were feeling “angry and sad” and had questions about laws that might change as a result of the election.

“What struck me most ... is how many of our students and colleagues are feeling real anxiety about their physical safety, about whether they or their family members will be able to stay in the country, and about access to reproductive healthcare,” Flanagan wrote.

In Winooski, more than one-third of its roughly 770 students are English language learners, many of whom came to Vermont through refugee resettlement. On the day before the election, superintendent Wilmer Chavarria — who grew up in a refugee camp in Nicaragua — sent a letter to staff acknowledging that the next few days would test educators’ resilience.

“I am encouraging everyone, including leaders, to be flexible and understanding with both students and fellow educators,” Chavarria wrote. “Please avoid major or consequential assignments for students this week and be ready to make exceptions based on student’s and colleague’s mental health needs.”

After the election, Chavarria told Seven Days he had been looking out for the well-being of his staff, checking in on classrooms and providing coffee, cookies and doughnuts. ➆

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Birong (D-Vergennes), who was reelected by fewer than 20 votes.

Republicans, who’ve toiled in the minority since the mid-1980s, reveled in their rebound from legislative obscurity.

McCoy stressed that hers will still be the minority party when lawmakers return in January, but she also expects change. Without the ability to override the governor’s vetoes on their own, Democrats will need to work more closely with her party and the governor to find common ground instead of forcing policies into law over their objections.

“We are ready, willing and able to work together to make Vermont more affordable, to grow our economy and to protect the most vulnerable,” she said. “Vermonters deserve nothing less.”

Democratic leaders vowed to continue fighting for their principles but accepted that they will need to take a more bipartisan approach in Montpelier.

“While Democrats continue to hold a majority in the legislature, it’s essential that we take stock of the messages sent by the voters,” House Speaker Jill Krowinski (D-Burlington) said in a statement. “This coming legislative session, I look forward to collaborating with the Governor and working alongside our Republican, Progressive, and Independent colleagues.”

But legislative leaders also argued that the election had shifted responsibility onto the governor and Republican lawmakers to take a more proactive approach toward solving the rising costs of education, health care, housing and energy.

“Just saying ‘no’ won’t be enough,” Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Baruth (D/P-Chittenden-Central) said on election night.

In a statement, Baruth urged Republicans who are no longer in the “superminority” to “participate in the thorny policy discussions now underway.”

“The voters have given us something closer to the balance the Governor demanded, and success is now everyone’s responsibility,” he said.

That will be a marked change from how the last session went, according to McCarthy, who lost his seat to a Republican challenger by 170 votes. Scott signaled in January that he was going to take a reactive approach to governing, and throughout the session he did exactly that, McCarthy said.

“He was like, ‘You’re not going to listen to me anyway, so figure it out yourselves,’” McCarthy said. “That was the whole subtext.”

The governor has the entire apparatus of state government at his disposal to help solve problems such as the education

IT’S ESSENTIAL THAT WE TAKE STOCK OF THE MESSAGES SENT BY THE VOTERS.

HOUSE SPEAKER JILL KROWINSKI

finance system, McCarthy noted. Scott also has a bully pulpit and significant political capital to expend on negotiating solutions.

“He’s been acting like a pundit, like an observer of state politics instead of a leader,” and that has to change, McCarthy said.

The governor has regularly made concrete policy proposals and constructive alternatives to lawmakers’ initiatives, but his ideas have been largely rejected or ignored, said Jason Maulucci, Scott’s campaign spokesperson. As for finding solutions, he said, “We’re happy to embrace that responsibility.”

But the clear takeaway from the election is that voters want Democrats to be the ones to show a greater willingness to compromise, Maulucci said.

“Voters are telling them it’s time for them to come to the table to work to get to

yes on some of the governor’s proposals,” he said.

Maulucci said he couldn’t speak to the education finance reforms the governor will offer next year, but he added that some commonsense cost-saving solutions, such as eliminating taxpayer-funded free meals for all students, will likely get another look.

Democrats may fume at what they say is the governor’s lack of leadership, but it is their own leadership that is coming under the microscope postelection.

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) blasted the party’s losses on the federal level as self-inflicted. “It should come as no great surprise that a Democratic Party which has abandoned working class people would find that the working class has abandoned them,” he said in a statement.

Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman, a Progressive/ Democrat who lost his reelection bid to Republican John Rodgers, blamed Krowinski for not doing enough to counter the governor’s narrative that lawmakers were responsible for the sharp rise in property taxes.

“I don’t believe I saw the speaker in a single press conference explaining how the system works,” Zuckerman said in a recent radio interview.

The election has only deepened concerns some House members have about Krowinski’s leadership, said Rep. Laura Sibilia (I-Dover), who announced before the election that she would challenge Krowinski for the speaker’s gavel.

“I think the results of the election are indicative of the legislature writ large not really reflecting back to Vermonters that they hear them,” Sibilia said.

Sibilia told Seven Days she thinks her path to the speakership “has gotten broader” since the election.

Some frustrated Democrats think so, too. Rep. Jay Hooper (D-Randolph) is trying to organize a public debate between Krowinski and Sibilia. Typically, candidates for speaker reach out to

Winooski students celebrating Eid al-Fitr

Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Baruth

House Speaker Jill Krowinski

legislators privately to rally support before a vote at the beginning of the new session. Hooper thinks the election process lacks transparency, and a debate would shine a light on some of the party’s communication shortcomings.

The election losses affirm Hooper’s concerns that the party hasn’t been listening to its entire caucus, especially its rural members, and instead employs committee chairs to try to quash dissent.

“In terms of leadership style, it’s pretty clear to me that we’re desperate for change,” Hooper said.

The education spending problem and messaging around the resulting property tax increases this year were poorly handled and left many members vulnerable, Hooper said. Party leaders essentially argued that the 14 percent average increase in property taxes could have been worse had it not been for the earnest efforts of Democrats to minimize the increases, which Hooper called “fucking ridiculous.”

The Senate, where Democrats suffered steep losses, will also see at least one battle for leadership roles. While Baruth is considered safe, Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale (D-Chittenden-South) is challenging Sen. Alison Clarkson (D-Windsor) for the position of majority leader. The election is scheduled for this Saturday, November 16.

In addition to the possible fallout for Democratic leaders, the election results appear likely to further imperil some of their key environmental priorities.

The 2023 Affordable Heat Act started the process of creating a system, known as the clean heat standard, to regulate the fossil fuel emissions from heating sources. Scott vetoed the bill, citing

concern that penalties imposed on fuel dealers would be passed onto customers, but legislators overrode him. After key studies are performed and costs clarified, the legislation requires lawmakers to affirm in 2025 that the program should move forward.

That now seems highly unlikely. Scott has vowed to veto any program that risks significantly increasing the cost of fossil fuels, and Democrats will not be able to muster the votes to override him. Preliminary estimates indicate that the program would increase the cost of heating fuels over time, possibly by a lot.

Republicans uniformly campaigned against the clean heat standard and criticized Democrats who supported it despite the projected cost increases.

The bill drew attention — and cash — from outside groups. Americans for Prosperity, a super PAC funded by the right-wing Koch brothers, funded an ad blitz that warned voters the clean heat bill would “wreak more havoc on Vermonters’ wallets.”

The bill’s supporters called the ads misleading. They argued that helping people transition off expensive and volatile fossil fuels would save them money in the long term — and help save the environment.

Steve Heffernan, a Bristol business owner, ran as a Republican against Sen. Bray and invoked the incumbent’s support of the clean heat standard on the campaign trail. Bray chaired the Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee, which was chiefly responsible for crafting the bill.

Heffernan, a political newcomer, finished second in a four-way race for two seats. Bray, who was elected to the House in 2007 and the Senate in 2013, came in third. ➆

Senator-elect Steve Heffernan

CHILDCARE

State Shutters Troubled Childcare Center in Morrisville

BY ALISON NOVAK • alison@sevendaysvt.com

State regulators have shut down a troubled Morrisville childcare center owned by a man who is accused of defrauding parents out of tens of thousands of dollars.

Little Saplings Preschool racked up numerous violations of state regulations and was forced to close last Thursday, one day after Seven Days published a story detailing complaints about businesses operated by Scott Breveleri, the center’s owner. He ran a second Little Saplings center in Colchester, which closed suddenly on October 23 after he was evicted for failing to pay rent.

About a dozen parents at that center told Seven Days that Breveleri collectively owes them $50,000 in prepaid tuition and deposits. There’s also a Facebook group called “Scammed by Scott Breveleri,” which contains allegations dating to 2019 from people who claimed Breveleri had made off with their money while he ran a variety of business ventures.

Some parents are preparing to take legal action against Breveleri. And the Vermont Attorney General’s Office has referred three complaints against him to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which investigates financial fraud and scams, among other crimes of exploitation.

Meanwhile, Breveleri hadn’t been allowed on the Morrisville property while children were present since October 29. That’s when a former girlfriend received a relief-from-abuse order against him stemming from allegations of physical harm.

Breveleri did not respond to requests for comment.

Seventeen children were still attending Little Saplings in Morrisville when the Child Development Division of the Vermont Department for Children and Families suspended the center’s license to operate on November 7.  A “notice of suspension and intent to revoke” letter sent to Breveleri on that day cites 11 violations of state regulations.

individual,” the report says. “A second staff member reports that Scott Breveleri told her about the video and what he did with the medical device. That staff member describes being disgusted and found it ‘gross.’”

Another violation stemmed from an incident in which a young child in the program was found alone in the lobby of the building by a community member.

“The community member reports that when no one came looking for the child after a period of 10-15 minutes, the community member took the child into the childcare program and inquired if the child was supposed to be with them. The staff member said ‘yes,’” the description of the violation reads.

The letter also states that Breveleri provided false information to the state on multiple occasions, including about having set up a phone at the Morrisville center. He also told licensors he wasn’t aware Little Saplings was being evicted from its Colchester location until he arrived at the building and saw that the locks had been changed. But the state found emails and a letter from several days before that notified him of the imminent eviction.

Just a few days before the closure, on November 4, Breveleri sent staff a lengthy message about his financial difficulties. He wrote that their paychecks would be delayed but he promised to pay them for two weeks, with a $100 bonus to make up for the delay. A teacher who provided Seven Days the letter said she did receive a paycheck on Friday as promised.

One notes that the business name, Little Saplings Preschool, has been terminated by the Secretary of State’s Office. Bryan Mills, chief of staff to the secretary of state, confirmed that Little Saplings business filing was “administratively terminated” on April 1 for failure to submit its annual report. Breveleri “hasn’t taken any action to get reinstated,” Mills said.

Another violation described a complaint from a staff member about Breveleri’s behavior.

“The Licensee, Scott Breveleri, videotaped himself in a gynecological medical office being sexually explicit with a medical device, and showed the video to a female staff member while in the program, and in front of at least one other

“I am not living the high life by not paying you guys today,” Breveleri wrote. “I have exhausted every resource I have besides my inheritance CD that is not easily available to get at this moment due to it not being in the state here.”

Breveleri also told staff that the state had banned him from being at the school during operating hours. He said that, for the time being, he’d be working from home and was also taking on a part-time job operating a skid steer for his friend’s construction company to get “extra money the school needs coming in.”

Little Saplings’ former Colchester location

comply “is projected to overwhelm our team,” Perrin said.

The problem extends beyond VGS. Energy Action Network, a nonprofit that analyzes Vermont climate policy, estimates that the state needs hundreds more workers to meet its goal of weatherizing 120,000 homes by 2030.

Building the workforce is no easy task, said Dwight DeCoster, who runs the weatherization program at CVOEO, one of six agencies that offer the work for free to low-income tenants. Pay tends to be higher in similar fields, which generally offer better working conditions, he said. Weatherization crews often toil in stuffy attics and damp basements.

“I say that I’m sending my crews to hell every day. It’s either a hot hell or a cold hell,” DeCoster said. “It’s just not comfortable work.”

Bank streets downtown also included $1.5 million to train construction and heavy equipment workers. Seeing the shortage of weatherization workers, however, city officials got permission to include them in the program.

The city will contract with a third party to provide the free training, an arrangement the city council is slated to vote on later this month. Once approved, the city will start recruiting people for a class that could start in January, according to Kara Alnasrawi, director of Burlington’s Business and Workforce Development office. She estimates that as many as 100 people could learn the weatherization trade over the three-year grant period.

“I absolutely think it will make a difference,” Alnasrawi said. “This is all to help staff up any of these companies that are facing this backlog.”

Former city councilor Jack Hanson, who spearheaded the ordinance in 2021, thinks the city could be doing more. He pointed to a proposal from the city’s Community Economic and Development Office earlier this year, which sought to use a $76,000 federal grant to create an intensive training program for clean energy jobs, including weatherization. CEDO estimated a dozen people could be trained in about 18 months.

COUNCILOR MARK BARLOW

Before the pandemic, federal and state funding for programs such as DeCoster’s was spotty, which led to layoffs in the past — not a strong selling point for potential recruits. In any given year, CVOEO loses 40 percent of workers on its weatherization crew. DeCoster’s team has six vacancies, which he hopes to fill by next June. “I’ve been saying that for the last two years,” he said.

Both the city and state are trying to address the issue. Next year, the state plans to open a weatherization training center using a $2 million federal grant. Over three years, officials anticipate training more than 1,100 people — online at first, then at an as-yet undetermined physical location in central Vermont, according to Geoff Wilcox, director of the state’s weatherization program.

Agencies serving low-income Vermonters will be able to send workers there for free, and other companies will pay tuition for current or would-be employees, Wilcox said. The state will help market the classes.

Meanwhile, the city is preparing to launch its own training program. A $22 million federal grant to rebuild Cherry and

The city instead opted to replace windows at the aging Central Fire Station on South Winooski Avenue. Joe Magee, deputy chief of staff for Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, said the city has limited money for building maintenance and that the project helped improve firefighters’ living conditions and made the station more energy-efficient.

Hanson, who runs the advocacy group Run on Climate, called the decision a missed opportunity.

“It’s an economic boon when you’re talking about investing in people who are underemployed or unemployed,” he said. “I’m frustrated that the city hasn’t leaned more into this because ... the benefits that the community gets, economically and otherwise, are much greater than any costs.”

Councilor Barlow thinks the council has already invested a lot in climate work. Last year, the body agreed to assess carbon impact fees on developers of newly built or renovated large buildings that are heated with fossil fuels. Barlow’s subcommittee is working on an effort to measure thermal energy use in smaller buildings.

Like Hanson, Barlow agrees that there’s an opportunity to reduce energy use in a city of renters who live in old, drafty buildings.

“It’s some of the lowest-hanging fruit we have,” he said, “if we can figure out a way to get the work done.” ➆

FEEDback

THE WAY WE SEE IT

We’ve received many letters about Paula Routly’s October 30 “From the Publisher” column about a YouTube video that panned the myriad social problems on display in downtown Burlington. “They Ruined My Hometown” was shot by Peter Santenello, a Vermont native who makes a living by focusing his GoPro around the world. His almost feature film-length video went viral and generated negative press in right-wing media outlets just before the election.

Routly’s piece, entitled “GoPro Bro,” was not intended as a denial of the problems Santenello exposed and editorialized about; Seven Days has covered them extensively. It was an attempt to explain how his approach differs from the way reporters operate at Seven Days. Fact-checking, providing context, identifying sources with their real, full names — these time-tested protocols are valuable no matter the medium and will help our community work toward solving the problems we’re documenting. So will free speech and spirited debate: That’s why we publish letters to the editor.

I really do not think this letter to the editor will see the light of day, but I am sending it anyway. I was in Burlington on Friday, October 11, and was shocked to see the condition of the city. The homeless were everywhere downtown — in the little park, the alleyway behind Leunig’s Bistro & Café, and up and down Church Street. I have been vacationing in Vermont for over 10 years, and these were the worst conditions I’ve ever seen downtown. We went to dinner and quickly left, deciding we would not be returning to Burlington next year.

I live in Southern California and come to Vermont to be free of the dangerous, trashy streets, not to see the same problems we face in Los Angeles. Thankfully we spent most of our time in the small, lovely towns of Vermont, like Waitsfield and Warren. I am saddened to see this happen in my favorite travel spot.

When I arrived home, I accidentally found Peter Santenello’s video while doing some additional research on Vermont. I was surprised and glad that someone was posting about the downfall of Burlington.

Paula Routly’s article is so biased, and I can only speculate as to why. The people of Vermont should be up in arms over the Burlington situation. I shouldn’t — and they shouldn’t — be afraid to shop, dine and attend theater in downtown Burlington.

Dorothy Phillips UPLAND, CA

I’ve been reading Seven Days for a couple of years now and appreciate your in-depth coverage of important topics in our state and your mostly even-handed reportage of controversial issues. I do take exception to the framing of your response in the “GoPro Bro” commentary. I watched the video online, and while it clearly showed a negative side

Vermont is known as quaint and bucolic around the world. It’s hard for all of us to face just how much that reputation is changing.

Abby Emerson ST. ALBANS

I have lived in Burlington since 1964 when my parents came up from New York City. I’ve seen a lot.

What I have seen lately has been rather strange. We have a mall that is a hole — for what, 10 years now? A park that is a mental ward for gunslingers. Streets that are being “worked on” for months, rather than days, and now Church Street shut to eating on.

I think we all know who is responsible for this madness, but I’m wondering how much more the people of Burlington can stand?

This article is condescending and dismissive of Peter Santenello. It heavily questions Peter’s roots here and his right to make any judgments on Burlington; it claims he aims to “sensationalize and capitalize”; it claims his video is “more dangerous” than walking around Burlington at night.

of Burlington, for you to characterize the video and its 2 million views as “a lot more dangerous than walking at night in the Queen City” smacks of George Orwell’s 1984 . Free speech is dangerous, especially to those in power, and that’s why it is so important to a free society and is the First Amendment in our U.S. Constitution. You should know better!

Barry Beauchamp RUTLAND

Yes, Peter Santenello sensationalized the footage for his own gain. His videos tend to caricature the problems on the other side of the lens. “They” and “them” become the fearsome phantasms that drive the clicks and likes on his videos. That said, we cannot deny what’s occurring on the steps of the church, in the parking garage, in City Hall Park and on the streets all over the cities of Vermont. We see open drug use in his video — those aren’t staged actors. We see the degradation of the city and hear the frustration and disgust in the voices of those he interviews.

While sensationalizing the problem in the press doesn’t foster the compassion and empathy needed to move toward a resolution for the addicted and unhoused people of Vermont, don’t forget that the problem is real, it’s impactful, and there’s no denying Burlington has changed — and not for the better.

Surely, there is still vibrancy in one of Vermont’s best-loved cities, but there’s also fear, anger and resignation. Open drug use in front of children — and in front of recovering addicts attending meetings — is unacceptable and unconscionable.

Peter called it like he saw it — his vision skews toward the gritty and negative, but he’s not a liar. He filmed reality. The firsthand accounts were real. It’s a hard truth.

We used to have huge, beautiful woodpeckers in City Hall Park; a mall we could shop in and walk through on a cold day; Macy’s; and streets that took only three days to pave.

It is beyond obvious that removing the old trees did far greater damage by bringing in evil. And while certain companies might make money by covering everything in concrete, most Vermonters prefer good soil and healthy things.

Construction for construction’s sake, while it makes money for some, does not provide beauty, goodness, happiness or any of what some term “spirituality.”

I find myself wishing for the huge woodpeckers, the old mall and the sense that Burlington stood for what was right, rather than what was politically agreed to.

Wally Norton BURLINGTON

I appreciated Paula Routly’s send-up of Peter Santenello’s inflammatory YouTube video. Now I know the identity of the guy who was blocking traffic in the City Market, Onion River Co-op parking lot, badgering passersby (including me) for comments about Burlington’s drug crisis. It enrages me to see irresponsible, faux journalists maligning real, hardworking journalists, who know better than to make vague accusations about “them” and what “they” are doing to our city.

If there is a “they” that deserves to be held accountable, it’s opportunists and profiteers like Santenello, who view people’s hardships as a personal affront to their own prosperity and then exploit that suffering for their own fame and self-promotion. Real journalism is about more than simply getting attention; it’s about actually trying to understand a complex situation and helping others to understand it, too.

Sheila Liming ESSEX JUNCTION

“They,” as he said in the video, is Chittenden County State’s Attorney Sarah George and team who catch and release a population of criminals that have a very, very devastating effect on this city and the quality of life of the residents here. Instead of talking about the legitimate reasons fewer tourists visit our city, the article essentially labels him a dumb “GoPro Bro.” All the while, you displayed three articles written by Seven Days discussing the same issues he discussed. What’s more dangerous to this city, what’s “more dangerous than walking at night in the Queen City,” is the article you wrote, wherein it criticizes someone who spoke out.

Hey, maybe I don’t want to live in a city where people are shooting up on every sidewalk in front of children, either. If that makes me a bad person, then I’m happy to be one. So, let’s all stop pretending like “This is normal and happens everywhere.” That doesn’t make any of this OK. I will not “adapt.”

Felix Gould BURLINGTON

Dear Peter Santenello: When you came home to visit Burlington, you filed a quick, bash-and-dash “report” on the Queen City’s problems with homelessness, drugs and crime. It’s too bad you did not take the time to learn about the great people, services and events Burlington also offers.

I especially noted your “Who would want to go to church there ?” comment while showing people gathered on the steps of the First Congregational Church on South Winooski Avenue.

My answer is: “I do!” And several hundred of my friends do, too.

I don’t know if you have any religious background, but for me, Christianity boils down to the golden rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Our neighbors need help dealing with addiction, homelessness and mental illness, as well as those who demonize them.

You see, Peter, people who are invested in a city care enough to help address its problems. I don’t know where you live, but I’ll bet your city has many of the same problems Burlington does. And I hope you are doing something there to address them.

One final thought: The next time you visit Burlington, I hope you will visit any of the downtown churches to see how much they care about all of our residents.

Or reach out to me, and I’ll be glad to introduce you to First Church and show you how people here care about solutions, not bashing others.

John Floyd SOUTH BURLINGTON

I read Paula Routly’s article “GoPro Bro” not long after watching Peter Santenello’s video, “They Ruined My Hometown,” and I’m confused about her objections. She makes a distinction between “real journalism” (ostensibly her paper) and the “sensational” reporting of Santenello. I enjoy both, and I don’t see a lot of difference between them.

Routly states that Santenello has “sensationalized and capitalized” on Burlington’s problems. Yet she references several Seven Days articles that illustrate the same problems.

Routly goes on to describe Santenello as “out to make a buck and score political points.” Are those things wrong? Seven Days is owned by a for-profit corporation, but it’s not OK for a “GoPro Bro” to make money? Anyone who’s read Seven Days should have a pretty good idea of the paper’s political orientation. Doesn’t Santenello have the same rights to express his beliefs as Routly does?

Maybe Routly’s objection is that Santenello’s medium is YouTube, and therefore he’s not a real journalist. To me, his selfie-stroll down Church Street was relatively innocuous. The residents and business owners interviewed came across as reasonable people with legitimate concerns, telling their stories. Isn’t that real journalism?

I thought journalists had the job to report, not to silence?

I am glad that Santenello published this video. What is it going to take to get some change? The problems are being ignored and perhaps even encouraged by the office of Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak. She seems very concerned about the rights of the drug addicts and the homeless and not so much about the rights of the taxpayer to quiet and enjoyment of their lives.

I am quite concerned about her plans to open a safe space for people to shoot up their drugs. Things have gone downhill so quickly. I think this will only encourage drug use in Burlington. Our politicians should be encouraged to address the terrible conditions, not encouraged to continue ignoring them.

Carol

Brown BURLINGTON

Routly’s main objection seems to be that she fears that right-wing media will be able to spin coverage of Burlington’s problems to their advantage. Maybe the focus should be more on how we can address these problems, rather than trying to hide them. Maybe we can consider how some policies may have impacted the situation.

David Quinlan MILTON

The irony of the video designed to highlight Burlington’s problems is that it features, among other people, a so-called recovering ex-drug addict who runs a pot dispensary in the city complaining about the community’s drug problems.

True story.

Let me repeat: A so-called reformed drug addict selling pot in Burlington complains about drug problems in Vermont’s largest city on a video produced to highlight the city’s drug and crime issues.

Can’t make it up, folks.

Hats off to Seven Days for bringing attention to a hack job.

Ted Cohen BURLINGTON

I found the tone of “GoPro Bro” a little hard to understand. You seemed almost offended that Peter Santenello had the nerve to tell the truth about what is happening to our beautiful city. If the truth is not exposed, nothing can be done to fix problems. It’s as though it’s politically incorrect to talk about real-life problems that are happening in this town.

I am writing in response to the editorial by Paula Routly regarding Peter Santenello’s video documenting the disturbing conditions in Burlington. I am not acquainted with Santenello, nor am I familiar with his work — however, after reading Routly’s editorial and subsequently viewing the video, I am compelled to write. Routly seemed more intent on denigrating Santenello than confirming the facts he exposed. This seems to follow a pattern by progressive thinkers to confront and demean the messenger rather than rebuke the underlying policies that have wrought the current conditions.

The video did not begin to illustrate the depth of decline and the severe deterioration throughout the area. The conditions I encountered last month were extreme and distressing — homeless people living in the park, sleeping on the sidewalks, accosting passersby; I witnessed egregious behavior by drug-addicted persons and found filthy, unsafe conditions.

Upon my return home, I wrote to the governor (and received a “rote” staff response) and the mayor (no response), urging them to undertake immediate measures to correct these deplorable, perilous conditions.

Rather than disparaging Santenello, I urge Seven Days to support policies that will return the city to its previous luster. If not, visitors will no longer bring their supporting dollars, businesses will continue to close, and residents will flee.

As it is, we have determined that we will not be visiting Burlington again — until and unless the city is restored and once again made safe and inviting.

Cynthia Casey ORINDA, CA

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Carter W. Biddle

SEPTEMBER 11, 1962NOVEMBER 1, 2024 DELRAY BEACH, FLA.

Carter W. Biddle died on November 1, 2024, following a battle with cancer.

Born on September 11, 1962, Carter grew up attending school and running the roads of Essex, Vt. One of the smartest people you would

Claire Arnelle Williams

FEBRUARY 24, 1942OCTOBER 26, 2024

SPARTA, TENN.

Claire Arnelle (Brosseau) Williams, age 82, passed away at Life Care of Sparta Nursing Facility in Tennessee on October 26, 2024, following a long struggle with end-stage COPD. She was born on February 24, 1942, in Colchester, Vt., to George and Bernadette (Kirby) Brosseau, the eldest of their seven children. She graduated from Winooski High School in 1960 and soon after married Robert Foster and had two daughters. She later married Ernest Williams, with whom she had another daughter. Claire will be most remembered as a loving

and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. She was always a hard worker at her various jobs as a secretary, and she capped off her working years as a nurse’s aide at Fletcher Allen Health Care until she retired from that position. She is survived by her daughters and their spouses/partners: Penny (Foster) and Guy Marchessault, Cindy (Foster) and Randy Proulx, and Sheri (Williams) Russell and James Latulippe; five grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Bob Brosseau and wife Debbie; Donald Brosseau and wife Paulette; Aline Pelkey; and Suzanne and her husband, Sid Reynolds.

She was predeceased by her husband, Ernie Williams; parents, George and Bernadette Brosseau; brother Richard Brosseau; sister Annette Minor; brother-inlaw Tony Pelkey; and two infant children, Bobby and Linda Foster.

Funeral services will be held on ursday, November 14, 10 a.m., at LaVigne Funeral and Cremation Services, 132 Main St., Winooski. Burial will follow at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. To send condolences to her family, please visit vtfuneralhomes.com.

ever meet, he attended the University of Vermont, where he studied literature, philosophy, political science and French. (No one is quite sure how many majors he completed.) He was a deep thinker, talented writer and lifelong learner.

Carter was an incredibly hard worker and took pride in his career as a meticulous interior painter and installer of high-end window treatments. He won over

his clients with his charm, reliability, attention to detail and professionalism, and over the years many customers became friends.

Though Carter spent many years living in south Florida, in his heart Vermont was always home. His happiest times were spent at the gorge, skiing with “the boys,” listening to great music, catching rays, spending holidays with family or enjoying life out on the water.

Henri de Marne

DECEMBER 20, 1925-OCTOBER 15, 2024

SHELBURNE, VT.

Henri de Marne rejoined “the Great Spirit” on October 15, 2024, in Shelburne, Vt.

His genuine warmth, curiosity, caring, intelligence and old-school French charm, coupled with an extrovert’s personality, were natural assets for a successful life well lived.

He was well known for his syndicated newspaper column, “About the House With Henri de Marne,” which ran in the Burlington Free Press and hundreds of newspapers across the U.S. for 42 years.

As one of the pioneers in the building science profession, he was highly regarded for his expertise in all things related to the construction industry.

He was a builder, expert litigation witness, researcher, teacher, mentor and lecturer, as well as book author. He was also an avid whitewater canoeist, ski instructor, outdoor enthusiast, father, husband and friend. Born in Paris, France, in 1925 to Paul Fievet de Marne and Jeanne Bonifay, he received the French Baccalaureate in law study from La Sorbonne University of Paris and later his MA from the University of Maryland.

His teen years spanned World War II. He volunteered with the French Red Cross and then served in the army alongside Patton’s Second Armored Division during

No one loved a good argument more, and whether you agreed with him or not, you had to admire his fighting spirit and always walked away friends.

We will remember him for his tremendous charisma, quick wit, irreverent humor, intelligence and generosity of spirit. When he laughed, you laughed with him. He was definitely one of the good ones.

Carter loved — and was loved — fi ercely.

He will be remembered and missed by his father, Bill Biddle, and Bill’s husband, Tom Biddle-Xing; sister, Ellen, and brother-inlaw, Wolf Keiser; cherished niece, Marisa; aunts, uncles and cousins; and friends who were truly family. Carter was predeceased by his beloved mother, Evelyn Biddle.

Per his wishes, a private celebration of life will take place lakeside in the spring.

the Siegfried Line campaign. At the war’s end, he decided to immigrate to the U.S., as France was in turmoil and it was feared that the Communist Party would take control. While applying for his visa, he met his first wife, Muriel Mann, at the American Embassy in Paris. ey were married for 43 years and welcomed three children, Kitty, Philip and Loretta, while located in the Washington, D.C./Bethesda, Md., area. He taught French at the Pentagon, the University of Maryland and St. Albans School for Boys.

In 1957, he left teaching to launch his long and successful career in home construction, restoration, renovation and remodeling in Potomac, Md. His company bore his name long after he sold it and relocated to Vermont to follow his new passion — skiing!

He began his ski instructing career at Bromley Mountain and then fell in love with Mad River Glen in Waitsfield, Vt., where he taught skiing for 20 years. His dream house was built on a hill in Waitsfield with a panoramic view of the Mad River Glen and Sugarbush ski areas. Destiny called him to inspect a roof in Essex, Vt., where he met “the love of his life,” future wife and devoted partner for 30 years, Susan (Huyler) Donnis. He loved life and felt that every day was a blessing. His family is indebted to the Wake Robin health care team for their skill, warmth and caring. Donations in his memory can be made to Habitat for Humanity.

IN MEMORIAM

Mark F. Bird

1951-2023

A man of grit, hope, love, laughter and wit. Son, brother, friend, ironworker, husband, father and Papa. Mark, Dad, we love you and miss your warmth. Sending you a hug!

Little Free Library #194660 has gone up in his honor. ank you to all who donated to this project.

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Rev. Gerald Carl Eddy

APRIL 4, 1927NOVEMBER 8, 2024

JERICHO, VT.

Rev. Gerald Carl Eddy was born on April 4, 1927, and died November 8, 2024.

He was born in Elizabeth, Pa., the son of Gerald D. Eddy and Wilhelmina Eddy. He was the firstborn of five children. Naomi Smith, Ruth McQueen, June Eddy and Barbara Edwards are his loving sisters. He grew up in Pennsylvania and graduated from Clairton High School in 1945. Following high school, Gerald served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946. At war’s end, he pursued life, along with marriage to Ninetta J. Eddy, and his education at Nyack College,

Michael Thomas Landry

NOVEMBER 27, 1957NOVEMBER 6, 2024 COLCHESTER, VT.

Michael Landry passed away at home on November 6, 2024, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Springfield, Mass., to Paul and Frances Landry. His family moved to South Burlington in 1971. He graduated from Rice Memorial High School in 1975 and subsequently attended the University of Vermont, where he obtained an associate’s degree in medical lab science and later returned for his bachelor’s degree.

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where he studied for the ministry. Gerald and Ninetta had three children: Paul Eddy, Timothy Eddy and Faith Eddy Lick. Gerald and Ninetta ministered in several Nazarene churches throughout New England over the course of his

ministry. During his pastorate in Danbury, Conn., he pursued his master’s degree in pastoral counseling through Ionia College, while Ninetta went back to school to pursue her nursing career.

Dad was a wonderful servant of our Lord Jesus Christ. When I think about the legacy that my dad has given to us and to so many who had the opportunity to get to know him, we are reminded of his gentleness, generosity, kindness beyond measure and compassion. His love for God transformed who he was and what he did each day he lived, but most important was the life he lived through Jesus Christ. He was a man of faith in God, constant and unwavering in what he believed and knew to be true. Once dad came to faith in Christ, his heart was

in information systems until his retirement in May 2020.

Mike and Nancy raised their two children, Kaitlin and Joseph, in a wonderful neighborhood in Colchester. Mike was a very dedicated father and fully immersed himself in any sports or other activities that the kids were interested in.

Mike was an employee of the University of Vermont Medical Center, under its various names, for 38 years. He met his wife, Nancy, while working in the chemistry lab. While working in the lab, he returned to UVM and received a master’s degree in computer science. He then left the lab to work

He taught them to appreciate life and to value family above all else. He enjoyed taking them on many trips around the U.S. as children and then to Ireland and Croatia as adults.

Mike was an intelligent, athletic and creative person, who seemed like he could do anything well, except maybe golf… He was an avid photographer, capturing thousands of images of nature’s beauty. He was kind and compassionate and never missed an opportunity to make a joke. He kept his sense of humor right to the end of his life.

Mike and Nancy shared their lives completely. ey did everything together as partners, from home improvement projects to

drawn to ministry to others, always wanting to make sure you knew about the hope and life you, too, could have in Christ. We are privileged to have been given such an earthly father. We are forever grateful for this.

After retiring he and Ninetta first moved to Island Pond, Vt., where they enjoyed snowmobiling, the lake and boating, along with hosting many wonderful fun-filled family gatherings over the 15 years there. In retirement, the church continued to be a vital part of their life. ey often enjoyed fellowship and times of encouragement with friends. Gerald loved traveling with Ninetta, visiting throughout the 50 states. eir favorite places were the coastal regions and Vermont. ey enjoyed being

traveling the world and everything in between. Even during Mike’s cancer treatments, he pushed himself to keep going and going. He never stopped exploring and learning.

Mike fought his cancer valiantly and was willing to do whatever it took, including participating in an experimental study at Sloan Kettering. is year, Mike was determined to hold his first grandchild in his arms and to attend his son’s wedding. ese events brought him so much joy.

Mike was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughter, Kaitlin, and her partner, Kirill; son, Joseph, his wife, Hannah, and grandson Ronan. He is also survived by his sister, Lynn, and her husband, Art Johnson; and brother, Stephen. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to UVMMC Home Health & Hospice and/or the Prostate Cancer Research Institute (PCRI). e celebration of Michael’s life will include a wake on Wednesday, November 13, 5 to 7 p.m., at LaVigne Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Main St., Winooski. A funeral mass will follow on ursday, November 14, 11:30 a.m., at St. Francis Xavier Church in Winooski. To send condolences to his family please visit vtfuneralhomes.com.

grandparents to eight grandchildren: Jarred Eddy, Marissa Eddy Shivic, Justin Eddy, Jasmin Eddy, Kaleb Eddy, Gretchen Lick Hight, Kirstin Lick Carter and Michaela Lick. He was proud of each one of them and their many accomplishments.

He is survived by his children, Diane Eddy, wife of Paul Eddy; Tim Eddy and his wife, Chunson Choe; and Faith Lick and her husband, Ken; grandchildren, Marissa Shivick and her husband, Joe; Jarred Eddy, Justin Eddy and Hillary, Jasmin Eddy, Kaleb Eddy, Gretchen Lick Hight and her husband, Alex; Kirstin Lick Carter and her husband, Jeff; and Michaela Lick and her fiancée, Andrew.

He was predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Ninetta

Todd H. Fitch

JANUARY 24, 1959NOVEMBER 6, 2024

RALEIGH, N.C.

Todd H. Fitch, born on January 24, 1959, in Burlington, Vt., died on November 6, 2024. He was 65 years old. e son of Arthur and Beatrice Fitch, Todd grew up in East Montpelier, Vt. He graduated from Union 32 High School in 1977 and Keene State College, where he studied environmental science, in 1981. In 1991 he married Barbara Bull Fitch, with whom he shared a daughter, Eliza, born in 2000.

Eddy; Paul Eddy (son); and Ruth McQueen (sister).

Come celebrate Gerald’s life with us at a memorial service on Saturday, November 16, 1 p.m., at Jericho Congregational Church in Jericho, Vt.

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to your local church. e family would like to honor their father by having others consider planting a tree in the spring. Evergreens often symbolize immortality and eternal life, because they retain their leaves throughout the winter. We celebrate the fact that dad has received the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ, his precious savior.

Arrangements are in the care of the Ready Funeral & Cremation Services. To send online condolences, please visit cremationsocietycc.com.

the Cambridge at Brier Creek at the time of his passing.

He married Rachel Fitch in 2012, gaining two stepsons and a slew of in-laws who loved him as their own.

Todd enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing guitar, singing, golf, water-skiing, playing cribbage, pickleball, volleyball, basketball and watching the Minnesota Vikings — most especially when he was with people he loved.

Todd was a salesman for more than 30 years, retiring in 2021 following a brain injury. He moved to Raleigh, N.C., in 2022 and lived at

Todd is predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Beatrice Fitch; his brother-in-law Milan Lawson; and his dog Kemba. He is survived by his wife, Rachel Fitch; his daughter, Eliza Fitch, and her mother, Barbara Bull Fitch; his stepsons and their spouses, Hayden Smith and Cristina Piergentilli, and Nick Smith and Alysha Hall; his grandson, Charlie Piergentilli-Smith; his sisters, Martha Fitch and Corinne Lawson; his in-laws, Dan Bragg, Pat and Bob Swartz, Rebecca and Dan Butcher, and Anne and Kevin Cornish; his nieces and nephews, Lucia Bragg, Dylan Bragg, Peter Talbot, Dan Lawson, Ben Butcher, Kate Butcher, Burke Cornish and Hannah Cornish; his lifelong best friend, Stewart Lawson; his dog Gracie; his friends and fellow residents at the Cambridge; and countless others whom he adored and who all miss him dearly.

An obituary can be found at hallwynne.com, the website of HallWynne Funeral Service & Crematory of Durham, N.C. Service details are forthcoming.

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Lt. Peter James

Robert Martin, Esq.

MARCH 7, 1940OCTOBER 25, 2024

ST. ALBANS, VT.

Peter James Robert Martin arrived in this world on March 7, 1940, and passed peacefully into the next on October 25, 2024. He was born to Peter Martin and Rosemarie (Cline) and raised in St. Albans, Long Island, and Jamaica, Queens, N.Y. Peter came to Franklin

County, Vt., in 1969 along with his first wife and child, Pamela (Mesick) and omas P. Martin, later adding daughter Deidre to the family. Peter developed a great love for the countryside and farming communities during summer visits spent on his beloved grandfather’s family farm in Sullivan County, N.Y. Settling in Vermont was a dream come true.

Peter attended Catholic schools from elementary through law school, graduating from Fordham Law School with a Juris Doctor

degree. His scholastic career was interrupted during the years 1961 to 1964, when he volunteered for the U.S. Army and served as a proud member of the 82nd Airborne Division, in honor of the many paratrooper heroes of World War II.

Passing the Vermont bar in 1969, Peter began his career as a country lawyer, managing the various law needs of his community with honesty, candor, respect and, of course, his unerring wit. Possessing an uncanny ability to connect with people through humor, Peter developed deep and long-lasting relationships through a belief in the adages “Laughter is the best medicine” and “If you can’t laugh at yourself, who can you laugh at?” Or was it that mischievous Irish glint in his eyes that won people over? Peter retired in 2023, after a diagnosis of cancer, ending his career of 54 years.

During those years, Peter had the honor of working with a great many esteemed

colleagues and members of the court, as with his many clients, several for whom he represented successive generations. Peter shared the office with his longtime colleague of 35 years, Don Pellman, for whom he had great regard. Don and his family were as Peter’s extended family.

Peter met and later married the love of his life, Evelyn Palardy, with whom he spent 33 short years. ey split their time between their sugar bush in Fairfield, their boat on the lake and each other’s embrace at home. e times they shared on the lake with friends and family were particularly special, often opening the boating season renting a slip on the waterfront during the Burlington Jazz Festival.

Peter is survived by his wife, Evelyn Martin; their son, Josip Martin, his wife, Maria Paula Arboleda Martin, and their children, Bruce and Celine; son omas P. Martin, his wife, Cindy, and their son, Colin, of Albuquerque N.M.;

his McCaughly grandchildren, Caitlin, Alex, omas, Edward and Jacob, all of North Carolina; and his special Martin cousins, James of Delaware, Robert of Connecticut, omas (Rosemarie) of Long Island, Ann Marie Brull (John) of Rockville Center, Joseph Martin of New York and Marilyn Evans of Florida.

Peter was predeceased by his parents and grandparents; daughter, Diedre McCaughly; his in-laws, Joseph and Rejane Palardy; beloved brother-in-law Guy Palardy; and, with great sadness, grandson omas P. Martin Jr.

e family cannot express enough gratitude to the incredibly capable and caring hospice staff at VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region in Rutland (formerly Franklin County Home Health), a profession of people providing exceptional support through this time of transition and loss.

anks also to the extraordinary group of friends

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present at Peter’s time of passing, who toasted him as he left his longtime home and who, along with A.W. Rich Funeral Services of Fairfax, orchestrated a dignified and respectful send-off.

Taps was played for Peter’s service to his country, as well as Bob Marley’s “One Love,” reflecting his spirit, as he was carried down Main Street in St. Albans.

A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on November 18, 2024, 11 a.m., at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 246 Lake St., St. Albans, followed by a celebration of life at Jeff’s Maine Seafood, 65 North Main St. Please join us and share those “Peter Martin stories” we all have.

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Skis the Limit

How Stowe’s Noah Dines broke the world record for the most uphill skiing in one year

BY KEN PICARD • ken@sevendaysvt.com

By the standard of most mere mortals, Noah Dines’ accomplishment sounds almost superhuman. In January, he set out to break the world record for the most uphill skiing in a calendar year. Eight months and two days into a pursuit that took him to three continents, the 30-year-old from Stowe reached his goal — 2,506,500 feet — at the summit of El Colorado, a ski resort in the Chilean Andes.

With several months left in the year, Dines kept going. Seven weeks later, on October 24, he reached a new milestone on Chile’s Lonquimay Volcano: 3 million human-powered vertical feet. And he’s not done yet.

Particularly noteworthy about Dines’ achievement is that he broke the previous world record, set in 2016 by his friend and fellow Stowe resident Aaron Rice, as a relative newcomer to the sport, with no prior experience as an endurance athlete. In fact, the Bedford, Mass., native didn’t

get serious about uphilling, aka ski touring, until the pandemic, when the sport exploded internationally.

Since then, Dines has become an international celebrity, of sorts. He now gets recognized by fellow skiers in the Alps, the Rockies and the Andes, including by Olympic and professional athletes with many more years of experience.

For the uninitiated, ski touring involves putting skins on the bottom of one’s skis for traction, then trekking up a mountain and skiing back down, either on groomed trails (called on-piste skiing) or on ungroomed (off-piste) snow. The equipment is generally much lighter and more flexible than Alpine gear, enabling the skier to cover more terrain faster and with less effort.

Still, Dines typically spends five to eight hours a day skiing, making trips that vary from multiple “laps” up and down a ski resort’s slopes to one or two long climbs in the backcountry.

For the average ski-touring enthusiast, a big day on the mountain might involve an ascent of 6,000 to 8,000 feet. This year, Dines has been averaging 10,000 feet of elevation gain per day, which is equivalent to climbing to the top of Mount Mansfield more than three times.

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“Doing north of 10,000 [feet], day in and day out, is a staggering feat — and a mental feat as much as a physical one,” said Adam “Howie” Howard, editor and publisher of Height of Land Publications in Jeffersonville, which produces Alpinist,

Backcountry, Cross Country Skier and Mountain Flyer magazines. “It makes me wonder what else is possible for this guy.”

There is no international body to certify Dines’ achievements. He documents all of his ascents using a GPS-enabled smartwatch that automatically logs his trips on Strava, a popular fitness app.

“There could be some guy in Switzerland who skis 5 million uphill feet a year, but I doubt it,” Dines said in a recent phone interview.

Dines had originally intended to conduct our interview while he was skiing up Mount Hood, Oregon’s tallest peak, but rain that day forced him off the mountain. Instead, he spoke from his pickup truck in a supermarket parking lot in Odell, Ore.

Compared to most elite skiers, Dines fell in love with the sport relatively late, at age 23. He grew up skiing at Nashoba Valley Ski Area in Massachusetts and logged maybe five to 10 days on the slopes each winter; he never even competed in

Noah Dines on the ridge of Mount Mansfield

varsity sports in high school. After attending the University of Connecticut, Dines moved to Maine and lived closer to the mountains “in an environment where going skiing was the thing that people did as much as possible,” he said. “That’s where I really caught the bug ... and it just spiraled from there.”

In winter 2017-18, Dines bought a used $100 telemark ski setup and a pair of skins. He then taught himself to ski uphill at Maine’s Camden Snow Bowl, a small townowned ski area with just 845 vertical feet.

In fall 2019, Dines, an educator, moved to Stowe and worked for a time at Mt. Mansfield Academy. When the pandemic hit a few months later, he still hadn’t made many friends in the area.

“All of a sudden I had a lot of time on my hands, and the best way to fill it was by skiing,” he said. “And why ski just one lap when you can ski two or three?”

Dines quickly discovered that he was adept at skiing a lot of vertical on a daily basis, without needing time off to recover. Determined to break the world record, he set up a GoFundMe page in September 2023 to finance the endeavor. At the time, virtually no one in the skiing world knew who he was.

In January, Dines began his world record pursuit in Stowe, logging his biggest month to date: 378,000 vertical feet, which is itself a record for a single month. Then, as access to skiable snow dwindled in Vermont, he traveled to Saint-Gervais, France, in February, then Innsbruck, Austria, in March. While the European lifestyle was “incredible,” Dines recalled, skiing in the Alps last winter was terrible, with warm temperatures and lousy snow.

After returning to Stowe in April, Dines and Rice skied New Hampshire’s Mount Washington together in May. From there, Dines drove to Colorado, then Utah and Oregon, before flying to Chile for the summer.

At the time we spoke, Dines had taken just 13 days off from skiing all year, mostly for travel. They included four days in July when a cyberattack largely shut down global air travel, delaying his scheduled flight to Chile.

Because Dines skis alone most days, he mostly avoids avalanche-prone areas, which enables him to travel with less gear and often without a pack. Usually, he’ll park at the bottom of a mountain and ski up from there. If a lap takes him less than an hour, he may carry nothing at all, including food and water, which he’ll leave behind in his truck.

But when the terrain and weather conditions allow, Dines prefers longer ascents, which he said “feel like a walk in the woods,” albeit 4,000-foot ones. His single biggest day this year was in Stowe

in April, when he logged 16,500 feet. With only 2,000 vertical feet to work with in Vermont, that’s more than eight trips up the mountain.

“I’ll put on a podcast; I’ll listen to music; I’ll call somebody,” he said. “Then you have a 10-minute descent, which is supercool.”

Though technically a quasiprofessional athlete with a handful of sponsors — Fischer skis, Maloja clothing, ATK Bindings and Plink, the last of which makes electrolyte tablets in Richmond — Dines has no trainer or physician monitoring his health, workout regimen or caloric intake.

“I’m a team of one,” he said. “If I’m hungry, I eat. And if I’m not hungry, I also eat.” Dines couldn’t say how much he weighs. He hasn’t stepped on a scale in months.

By the time winter sports publications began taking notice of his world record pursuit, Dines was getting recognized constantly. It was his social media presence that really raised his public profile. On his first day in South America, several Chileans knew his name.

“Social media has been a total game changer,” Dines said, not so much for helping fund his skiing but because of all the real-life friends he’s made. At Mount Hood he skied with pro snowboarders Jeremy and Cass Jones and pro skiers Kai Jones and Parkin Costain, all of whom he called “absurd athletes.”

Then, on Lonquimay, Dines skied with members of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team while they trained on the volcano. And at Utah’s Alta Ski Area, he met Steven Nyman, a former World Cup Alpine racer on the U.S. Ski Team, and ended up living in his Park City, Utah, home for a couple of weeks.

“What I love about ski touring is that I’m doing something all the time. I’m out there, and I’m moving,” he said. “And it’s such a lovely way to spend time with friends.”

And, soon, with family. Though Dines’ parents and relatives were initially skeptical, believing that his “adventure” was merely an excuse to be a ski bum, Dines said they soon realized he was serious and got behind him. While his mother doesn’t ski at all, Dines’ father, who’s never skinned before, has promised to give it a try this winter.

“He’ll suffer certainly, because the first time you go ski touring, it’s challenging,” Dines said. “But I’m just really excited to show him this part of my world.”

Fame and sponsorships are relatively new phenomena for him. As recently as spring, Dines had only a couple thousand followers on Instagram, where he’s been chronicling his adventures.

(He now has more than 9,400.)

People in Stowe often recognize the bearded, six-foot-one skier with the long, curly brown locks and big smile. Once, at New Hampshire’s Tuckerman Ravine, someone asked to take his picture.

“When I left the Northeast, I was sure I’d be skiing in anonymity,” he said.

But after arriving in Colorado and spending the night in his truck at 11,300 feet, Dines said, he was “walking around in an altitude haze” when someone approached him and said, “You’re Noah Dines, right? I just saw a video about you.”

What’s most evident from Dines’ social media posts and press coverage is just how much fun he has doing something so challenging. As an endurance athlete, he’s mastered the ideal state that balances peak performance with effortless focus, what sports psychologists often refer to as “flow.” It’s his happy place.

And he relishes sharing his joy with others. When Dines decided to break the world record, the first person he told was Rice, the record holder at the time.

“He said, ‘That’s awesome! I will be your biggest fan and do anything I can to help you,’” Dines recalled. It’s the kind of unselfish sportsmanship that Dines plans to pay forward one day.

“Whenever someone is ready to go for mine,” he said about his own record, “I will show them the exact same support, for sure.” ➆ INFO Follow Noah Dines on Instagram: @noah.dines.

Noah Dines in the climbing gully on Mount Mansfield

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Come see these rising stars wow the crowd with their talents:

• Aiden Sherpa (11) of South Burlington

• Mira Biggs (11) of Underhill

• Jaya Heitkamp (10) of Jericho

• Caroline Clayton (12) of Colchester

• Norah Canavan (12) of Colchester

• Addyson Long (11) of Colchester

• Evan Benoit (16) of Montpelier

• Myla Larmond (11) of South Burlington

• Piper Hall (15) of East Hardwick

• Calise Valiska (11) of Jeffersonville/Cambridge

• Adim Benoit (12) of Montpelier

• Violet Lambert (12) of Monkton

• Eva Lambert (8) of Monkton

• Addison Minor (15) of Westford

• Claire Blais (12) of Colchester

• Emerson Leeuw (11) of Colchester

• Alyce Ayer (11) of Bolton Valley

• Georgia Kunkel (14) of Vergennes

• Robin Hart (13) of Jericho

• Alaia “AJ” Rolfe (11) of Jericho/Richmond

• Eva Terrant (13) of South Burlington

• Stella Forward (10) of Burlington

• Eli Bart (14) of Shelburne

• Jack Blazewicz (13) of Shelburne

• Frank D’Amore (13) of Shelburne

• omas Schramm (14) of Shelburne

• Charlotte Clark (14) of Lincoln

• Lily Ryersbach (15) of Starksboro

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Peter Lenes’ hockey training company, Elev802, lines up a second indoor rink in Chittenden

BY ERIK ESCKILSEN

When hockey players complain about a lack of ice, they’re probably not talking about climate change. Chittenden County skaters, in particular, have long lamented the dearth of indoor rinks. The area has just five full ice sheets (and one half, the Studio Ice at the Gordon H. Paquette Ice Arena at Burlington’s Leddy Park) in four arenas for scores of youth, scholastic, club, collegiate and adult recreational — aka “beer league” — teams. And that doesn’t factor in figure skaters.

Shelburne-born Peter Lenes, 38, was just a squirt — hockey talk for 9- to 10-year-olds — when the newest local rink, C. Douglas Cairns Arena, opened its first sheet in South Burlington in 1995. (Its second opened in 2001.) But he made the most of his ice time and launched a playing career that would include four stellar years with the University of Vermont Catamounts (2005 to 2009) and stints in the U.S. Hockey League, the East Coast Hockey League, since renamed ECHL, and the American Hockey League, as well as with pro teams in Denmark and Austria.

Lenes, now a Williston resident, was a fan favorite on the UVM ice. He earned more fans in 2019, when he and former UVM teammate Torrey Mitchell (2004 to 2007) turned a nondescript Essex Junction retail space owned by his father, Climb High founder and Vermont Sports Hall of Fame inductee Helmut Lenes, into Elev802. Their first hockey training facility features a 56-by-36-foot indoor refrigerated rink and 1,200-square-foot gym.

The Elev802 enterprise, which specializes in individualized training, will go bigger early next year when Peter Lenes opens a second Elev802 location on the site of the recently closed Palace 9 Cinemas in South Burlington, this one with a 100-by-60-foot sheet.

“We kind of went into it blind, not knowing if the one-on-one service for hockey lessons was going to be something,” Lenes said.

At the time, the concept was not entirely new locally. In 2016, former Saint Michael’s College hockey team captain and current women’s head coach Meghan Sweezey launched Girls 4 Hockey, which continues to rent rinks for its robust offering of private lessons, clinics and camps.

Lenes and National Hockey League vet Mitchell were in a position to capitalize on the trend of private lessons, with

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HE’S A PHENOMENON RIGHT NOW IN THE HOCKEY WORLD.

PHILIP CALDER

their pro hockey name recognition, buzzgenerating pop-up clinics at area rinks and a social media presence that played up the fun of learning — especially Lenes’ gravitydefying stick-handling tricks. “It’s a really big niche in the market,” Lenes said.

Just five years in, Elev802 not only is set to open its second Vermont facility but also operates four others out of state: Elev802 Boston and Elev802 South Shore, both in Massachusetts; Elev802 New Jersey; and Elev802 Tampa. Lenes said Elev802 Denver and Elev802 Las Vegas could be open within weeks.

Mitchell, who played with five NHL teams, including the Montréal Canadiens, recently parted ways with the company, but Lenes remains bullish on the business. Losing Mitchell’s name association with Elev802 hasn’t stopped the soaring ascent of Lenes in online hockey fandom, where he’s better known as Swaggy P — that’s @SwaggyP_63 on Instagram and theswaggyp_63 on TikTok — to more than 100,000 followers on each platform.

“He’s a phenomenon right now in the hockey world,” said Philip Calder, a hockey dad from Brooklyn, who recently traveled

to Vermont with his wife, Lisa, so their two sons, Matthew, 19, and Eric, 6, could meet and train with the man behind the media. According to Philip, they were impressed that Lenes had taken the time to reply to Eric’s comments on his posts. “He was like an everyday person,” Lisa added.

On the ice, Swaggy P was a shade less, er, puckish than the influencer and Bauer equipment brand ambassador who had captivated the Calders. In one-on-one training sessions costing upwards of $150 per hour, a player rightly expects to learn something more conventional than how to do a “Michigan” — a cheeky shot that looks more like lacrosse than hockey.

It was clear in his session with Eric Calder that he wanted to set an upbeat tone, starting with tossing him pucks to swat out of the air — maybe not terribly practical, but fun.

“When the kids are enjoying themselves, they’re way more apt to listen and get better,” Lenes said. The coach is intensely focused — but finds moments to smile.

Matthew hoped to improve his skating — “edgework” is the technical term — and

up his game in the Division 9 Ice Hockey League adult rec league of Coney Island. “He’s very understanding, very careful with detail,” he said of Lenes.

Eric was working to keep up with the Brooklyn Aviators 8U — 8 years and under — travel team, according to Philip. He said he saw promise there: “My younger guy, we think the bigger picture with him … I’ll be happy with a nice scholarship.”

The Calders are among the families who hope to see a return on what can be a major financial investment in youth hockey. A player need not be gunning for glory to train at Elev802, however. Lenes has worked with players across the spectrum of ambition, whether they’re just learning to skate, stepping up from a B team to an A team, making a school roster, or shooting for collegiate and professional hockey.

“Everyone has different goals,” he said. “And that’s what we try to key in on, rather than sitting here saying that if you come here, you’re going to play Division 1 hockey or you’re going to go play pro hockey. That’s just unrealistic.”

Peter Lenes

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there and the possibilities that Elev802 represents.

When the rewards of private training are intrinsic — greater self-confidence, for example — the bet may be more secure. Hockey dad Geoff Halsted said his daughter Maddie gained that from her work at Elev802. A current 14U player in St. Albans, she has been a Girls 4 Hockey regular and seized other training opportunities where she could find them. Elev802’s year-round offering filled a gap in seasons and gave her a way to “keep skating, keep improving,” he said.

An important dimension of Maddie’s Elev802 experience was working with Jess Koizumi, a former college and professional player with more than a decade of Division I coaching experience — including at UVM — and former UVM star forward Natálie Mlýnková. “We liked it from a role-model perspective — empowering the female athlete,” Halsted said. Mlýnková in particular “totally understood being a female mentor,” he noted.

According to Lenes, fostering those bonds between young players and local stars is foundational to learning and part of the Elev802 business model. “It’s pretty cool to see when a player comes for a lesson and it’s with a UVM kid or a St. Mike’s kid that they saw playing in a game,” he said. “That was really the emphasis of the business.”

It’s hard to overestimate the value of good mentorship. But private coaching is a premium product, and organized hockey in general is expensive: gear, travel, ice time, registration fees. If Elev802 is financially feasible for households already on the hook for youth hockey, that’s because it tends to supplement a regular training schedule rather than substitute for it.

Rick Villamil is a vice president and board member of the Essex Youth Hockey Association overseeing the “house” (non-travel) teams. He has taken some players to Elev802 on a semimonthly or monthly basis, he said, and values the “up close and personal” nature of coaching

“Having a place like that, that was focused for these athletes, really showed the kids, ‘Wow, this is the next step up,’” he said.

A seasoned hockey dad and youth coach, Villamil knows that full-team practices on full ice are essential to player and team development. But he also sees unique benefits in the Elev802 boutique approach. For instance, when he brings a team to Elev802, some of the roster can hit the ice while the others hit the gym. Plus, as Lenes added, targeted “small fixes” are harder to teach “the masses on the ice” in an echoey arena. While the cost of Elev802 training adds to registration fees, another benefit Villamil sees is its convenient location. It’s not uncommon for Essex Youth Hockey community members to have to drive out of town in the evening for ice time — to Waterbury, say, or Leddy Park. Elev802 offers an occasional alternative: “All of the benefits definitely outweigh the cons,” he said.

The new Elev802 facility in South Burlington will open another avenue for skating as well as “dry land” workouts at VASTA Performance Training and Physical Therapy, which will share the space. The cotenant choice was part of what Lenes, ever the trickster, calls creating “a fun zone.”

Like executing a good slap shot, business success requires a few skillful moves. Lenes’ knowledge of the hockey world — actual and virtual — has given him a good windup, as attested by Elev802’s ongoing expansion. Maybe even more bankable than thousands of social media likes for Swaggy P is the trust he’s building in the local hockey community.

Villamil conjured an image of Lenes that evokes the wisdom gained from experience: “He’s … like a guru on a mountain with a hockey stick.” ➆

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Jericho’s Wood4Good delivers firewood to families in need

BY MARY ANN LICKTEIG • maryann@sevendaysvt.com

At her daughter’s soccer tournament on a September Saturday, Bridget Kent was talking with a friend when the topic turned to the high price of heating oil. In the past five years, the cost to fill the tank at Kent’s Westford home has gone from $500 to $1,200. She reserves oil to heat her hot water and relies on a woodstove to heat her 900-square-foot home.

Kent, a 43-year-old single mom, keeps her thermostat at 58 degrees. She typically burns six cords of wood each winter but last year could afford only four.

Coincidentally, after the tournament ended, a soccer coach happened to mention that she was heading off to volunteer at Wood4Good. That’s how Kent learned about the Jericho nonprofit that gives away firewood.

“You should apply,” Kent’s friend told her. The next morning, Kent filled out Wood4Good’s one-page online application, clicked “submit” and thought, Yeah, right.

That evening, her phone rang. She didn’t recognize the number, so she didn’t answer. Then she got a text: “Hi, Bridget,

it’s Dave with Wood4Good here at your home to deliver your wood.”

“I went outside, and I looked, and I just started crying,” Kent said. Wood4Good volunteer David Lawson was there with a white truck carrying more than a cord of firewood.

Jericho resident Eric Axelrod started Wood4Good with his two sons in late 2019 — he had extra firewood in his backyard and decided to give it away. It’s now a nonprofit, with a woodlot on donated land in Jericho and distribution sites in St. Albans, Middlesex and Jeffersonville.

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Supported by monetary donations and an army of boots-on-the-ground volunteers, Wood4Good has helped as many as 150 families a winter.

“We could be statewide easily,” Axelrod said, though that would require raising money to hire an executive director. Axelrod works full time at a recruiting firm he founded called Pinnacle Search Professionals.

He was experiencing his own hard times when he started the wood bank. “I was recently divorced,” he said. Cutting and splitting firewood became his hobby. “It requires your full concentration to do the work, so you can’t be in your own head.” His backyard became “a sea of firewood,” so he offered to give it away on Front Porch Forum. His sons, Devin, then 13, and Logan, 10, helped deliver.

One recipient offered them the downed trees in her yard, which were already dry and ready to burn. “It was a night right before Christmas, and we were out there, cutting and splitting the wood under lights,” Axelrod said. They would give that wood away, too. “After we finished, Devin said, ‘You know, Dad, I think I want to do this every day.’”

That was the spark. Axelrod had been looking for “a higher-purpose project” for his kids, he said, and he found it.

Thirty-five percent of Vermont households reported burning cordwood in winter 2018-19. Nearly two-thirds relied on it as their primary heat source, burning, on average, nearly six cords each. A cord of wood — a stack that is four feet high, four feet wide and eight feet long — sells for $300 to $500. Heating a home for one winter can cost $3,000.

The state offers fuel assistance to Vermonters who meet income eligibility requirements, but wood banks, such as Wood4Good, tend to ask fewer questions. These independent organizations, dotted around the state, give firewood to neighbors in need. The Agency of Natural Resources lists six in its online wood bank directory.

In Addison County, the Starksboro wood bank offers only emergency assistance, enough wood to last a few days. The nonprofit New Community Project runs the operation, and the town donates space.

The Monkton Wood Bank started in 2008, when the 16 landowners of the 115-acre Little Hogback Community

Eric Axelrod at a Wood4Good volunteer day in Jericho

From left: Scott Baldwin, Devin Axelrod and Dan Feeney

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Forest, who cut wood for their own use, began chopping a couple of extra cords to give away. The organizers would hear about someone in a jam and add a cord to their woodpile anonymously. Sometimes they left a note.

“A lot of the people we delivered to were people who had been very active in the community or volunteering at the school or whatever and just hit hard times,” said John McNerney, who co-runs the wood bank. “So we’d actually, strangely, leave a thank-you note for … all of their efforts for the community.”

The operation remains informal, relying on referrals and not asking a lot of questions, but other area residents now donate most of the wood and help process it.

The United Way of Lamoille County’s Firewood Project gives a cord of wood to income-eligible veterans, seniors and families and encourages them to help with the program, if they are able. The operation relies on volunteers to cut, split and load donated wood, much of which has come from the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation. In 2023 and 2024, the state set aside a total of 270 cords to donate to wood banks, according to state lands manager Jim Duncan.

Wood4Good is awaiting its first-ever donation from the state. Most of its wood is now donated by DJ’s Tree Service in Colchester and Barrett’s/SavATree in South Burlington. Mammoth logs — 16 to 20 feet long — sit just inside the drive at the woodlot. Peaked mountains of firewood ring the perimeter.

Every weekend, weather permitting, the lot comes alive when volunteers show up to help split, pile and load firewood onto trucks. They wrap small bundles to be sold to support the operation. Some, including Pete Davis, are regulars. The tall, wiry 67-year-old Jericho man, who runs his own one-man tree service, shows up in chaps and industrial hearing protectors. He was an Axelrod recruit.

“If you keep me in sharp chains,” he told Axelrod, “I’ll saw for you.”

Devin, now 18, and Logan, 15, still help when extracurricular activities allow, as do Axelrod’s stepkids Ivy Ondrack, 13, and Leo Ondrack, 17. His new wife, Sharon Sehdev, pitches in, too.

Workers from the Junior League of Champlain Valley helped on a recent Saturday. The following morning, a dozen members of the Rotary Club of Burlington took their turn. They ranged in age from 6-year-old Zander Tabaruka, whose dad, David, is a Rotarian, to 86-year-old Peter Hawks. As they left, six Mount Mansfield

Union High School students arrived, one toting an ax.

Smoke rose from a small bonfire. Chain saws whined, and many hands, clad in work gloves, lined up log rounds to be split, then tossed onto conveyor belts. Logan’s friend Foster Pease, 14, worked with them. A trip to the woodlot, he knows, is part of the accommodation package when you sleep over at the Axelrod house.

Volunteer David Lawson was not on the lot that day. He just makes deliveries. Some recipients aren’t home when he drops off wood. Others meet him with hugs, gratitude and, sometimes, a story. Some have just had surgery or lost a job. Others are widows whose husbands used to split their firewood. If kids are in the family, he lets them push the button that tips the truck bed to dump the wood.

Asking for help isn’t easy, Lawson knows. He and his wife needed help paying their heating oil bills when they had a young family. They were renting the lower level of a house “that I swear was made of Swiss cheese,” he said.

Devin and Logan accompanied their dad on lots of deliveries in Wood4Good’s early days. They remember seeing empty woodpiles and hearing at least one recipient call the firewood they brought the best Christmas present he’d ever received.

The experience gives Logan something, too. “It brings meaning to my life,” he said.

“When I lay down in my bed at night and I’m thinking about what I did in the day,” he said, “I know that I didn’t waste my day.” ➆

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David Tabaruka of Colchester splitting a log

CULTIVATING CONNECTIONS

At 60 years old, Jon Roberts and his wife, Lynne, of Arlington had just become empty nesters. When their children were at home, it had typically been their chore to gather and harvest rewood. Once they le , Roberts struggled with the task, which strained his back. An engineer by training, he got creative: He developed what he called the Hauler, a hook-and-handle design that allowed him to grab wood comfortably, so he wouldn’t wake up sore in the morning.

e Hauler made his life a little easier, but Roberts had no plans to make one for anybody else — until his son Austin came home in 2017 a er eight years in the army.

Austin saw the contraption as a business opportunity. “I said ‘Dad, this is awesome!’” Austin said. “I told him we could probably make a side hustle out of it because people would use the heck out of this thing.”

LogOX, they were unsure how to grow it. “We wanted people to nd us and learn more about us,” Austin said.

Nearly 500 Vermont businesses are accredited BBB members.

And LogOX was born: What started out as a clever idea grew into a full- edged wholesale business with more than two dozen accounts — including big retailers such as Walmart.

e LogOX product o erings have since expanded; its online store includes dozens of ergonomic and accessible forestry tools. It’s still a small family business, though, with three full-time employees: Jon, Austin and Lynne.

When the Roberts family rst started

ey’d never started a business before and had so many questions but very little time to sit at a computer and do research. Austin reached out to an organization he knew and trusted — the Better Business Bureau. e local chapter serves eastern Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island and Vermont.

e BBB is a business-to-business service. It's best known for its member accreditation program and for the way that its employees address customer concerns. But its members also have access to dozens of added bene ts.

Every business that’s part of the BBB is assigned a customer care representative who works closely with members to make sure they

Better Business Bureau builds a network of trusted Vermont companies

get what they need — whether that’s a fresh new website, an eye-catching commercial or the latest news about regional networking events.

Nearly 500 Vermont businesses are accredited BBB members. ese businesses are held accountable to respond to customer comments and complaints in a timely, ethical fashion. Since 2019, LogOX has been one of them. It’s accredited by the BBB and has an A+ rating.

“We’re not just great for Vermont businesses; we’re a great resource for people in general,” BBB Vermont chief marketing and

sales o cer Paula Fleming said. “We have a long history of promoting ethical business practices and being active in the Vermont community. We hold businesses to a high standard, which enhances their reputation and builds better trust.”

AN ORGANIZATION OF TRUSTWORTHY BUSINESSES

In her role as the customer care manager for the BBB Vermont, Teisha Colacchio sees just about every kind of business. Only a portion of them meet the standards for accreditation.

John, Lynne and Austin Roberts, makers of LogOX tools such as the Hauler

Jon and Lynne Roberts of Arlington demonstrating the Hauler to lift logs for splitting

“We really vet them to make sure they meet certain standards and criteria,” she said. “We want to make sure the BBB seal really means something when a business displays it on their website or at their shop. It shows they’re a trustworthy business and we’ve done our due diligence on regular background checks.”

However, Colacchio said, if you’re operating a trustworthy business that cares about the customer experience, accreditation is easy. All a business has to do is visit the website to apply for accreditation, and the business’ assigned customer care representative helps connect it with the resources to get started and can get it on a membership plan that suits its needs, depending on what kind of business it's in.

ere are three di erent membership plans to choose from: BBB Starter Plan, BBB+ Plan and BBB Max Plan. With each tier, members are eligible for more services. Costs start at $29 per month.

“Service is really personalized,” Colacchio explained. “Businesses work one-on-one with their representative, and they go through everything, from their marketing strategy to their online presence. We try and identify all of the ways we can help.”

problem with some clothing she bought, and she went on the BBB website and saw the business had an F rating. “I wish I looked at the BBB website rst,” she said. Now she regularly searches the BBB database ahead of time.

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For example, Austin Roberts of LogOX said that, as a cofounder of a small business, it can be hard to stay updated on new regulations or possible networking opportunities. He doesn’t always have time to search for that information himself, but the BBB keeps him regularly updated with the weekly newsletters Fleming sends.

Additionally, the video that the BBB made for LogOX, Austin said, was one of the best membership bene ts of their BBB+ Plan. e BBB has a content creator who handles headshots, photography, personal branding and videography for its members. “It really tells our story and shows the tools in action,” he said.

Having the BBB seal, too, he said, is important. “It’s the gold standard for a business to be accredited with them. We’re proud to display the BBB logo on our website. ere’s a lot of credibility there with that.”

Vermont Awards & Engraving of St. Albans has been a BBB-accredited business with an A+ rating for more than nine years, about a third of the time that Margi Swett has owned it, but she said being part of the BBB has made a real di erence.

“I always respected the businesses that had the BBB logo on their door,” Swett said.

One of the most amazing bene ts for Vermont Awards & Engraving, she said, has been that BBB members get a signi cant discount from UPS. “ at more than covers the cost of membership because we do so much shipping,” she said with a laugh. An

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added bonus: “ ey help you get great publicity through their social media channels.”

Swett le the nancial and nonpro t industry to buy the engraving business in 1996. She knew nothing about engraving at the time — she and her husband were just looking for something di erent. But Swett prides herself on being a fast learner and has since become an expert in the trade, while her husband took over the business side of the operation.

e company makes awards for businesses such as Performance Foodservice and Vermont Biz that want to recognize employees or local business leaders. Vermont Awards & Engraving also creates signage and gi s including clocks and paperweights. And it works with the Vermont Association for the

Blind and Visually Impaired — incorporating braille is one of the company’s specialties.

Swett took over the business entirely a couple years ago, when her husband had to step down for health reasons. She now co-owns it with her daughter, Jessie Swétel, and employs seven other women — and one dog, Lila, who is in charge of o ce morale, she jokes. Swett values treating both her customers and employees well. It means a lot to her to be able to work with the BBB because the organization has the same values that she does.

“Working with the Better Business Bureau is a really public way of saying you have great customer service,” Swett said.

Swett utilizes the BBB’s services as a customer, too. A few years ago, she had a

Laurie Goldsmith of Laurie’s Certi ed Construction in Colchester is another nontraditional Vermont business owner. A er working for years as a medical secretary, Goldsmith started doing vinyl siding as a side gig for Bruce “Red” Elmore of Redi-Bilt Construction in South Burlington.

“I realized that I really liked working with my hands. e physical labor was hard, but it was fun and satisfying,” she said. Due to severe scoliosis that she’s had since childhood, Goldsmith didn’t think that she could do the work long-term. Elmore was determined to keep Goldsmith around. He hired her to do the sales side of the business instead, keeping up with the books and doing other administrative tasks. He started bringing Goldsmith along to do estimates and taught her a lot about the trade.

In 2008, a er had Elmore passed away, Goldsmith started her own business: Laurie’s Certi ed Construction. She took what she learned from Elmore and added things, including design and 3D renderings. “I really enjoy the design and remodeling aspect,” she explained. One thing she didn’t change: Like Elmore, she became a member of the BBB.

“He was always big on reputation and credibility,” she said. “ rough him I learned how valuable that was. So, once I started doing my own thing, I made sure to join.”

Laurie’s Certi ed Construction has been an accredited member since its inception, minus the six months it takes for a new business to be eligible for membership. e company has steadily maintained an A+ rating.

Goldsmith has found customers through the BBB when people have reached out to her from her listing on the BBB’s website. Generating new leads is the biggest draw for her, other than what BBB membership means for her reputation.

“Over the years, I’ve seen that it really does give customers more con dence with your business. To be a member, you have to meet a level of trustworthiness and have some integrity. at’s important to people,” she said. 

Vermont Awards & Engraving co-owners, Margi Swett and her daughter Jessie Swétel

A silver cup being engraved by Swett at Vermont Awards & Engraving

Laurie Goldsmith, owner of Laurie’s Certified Construction in Colchester at a job site

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What’s new at restaurants near Vermont’s slopes

BY JORDAN BARRY & MELISSA PASANEN jbarry@sevendaysvt.com, pasanen@sevendaysvt.com

I’m not a skier or a snowboarder. Despite having grown up in Vermont, I’ve always been more of a cozy-in-the-lodge person than a hurtling-down-theslopes one. My idea of thrill seeking is finding the best snacks — you don’t have to do the “ski” part to enjoy après-ski, right?

Whether you find yourself on the lift or not, this winter’s sure to be a tasty one in Vermont’s mountain towns. We headed to new and newly reimagined restaurants near Stowe, Sugarbush, Mad River Glen, Smugglers’ Notch, Bolton Valley and Cochran’s Ski Area to survey the scene. If you’re hitting resort areas this winter — for whatever reason — be sure to stop for a bite. I’ll probably be at the bar.

J.B.

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Nocturnal, 140 Cottage Club Rd., Stowe, 760-6316, nocturnalstowe.com

Opening beside the Alchemist could put a lot of pressure on a brewpub. But for the team behind Nocturnal — which has run Nocturnal Brewing in Hayesville, N.C., since 2018 — that proximity was one of the draws.

“North Carolina and Vermont are two of the best beer states in the entire country,” general manager and operator TC McNeill said. “We wanted to feature our beer against some of the best in Vermont, give the beer nerds something else to enjoy, and serve it with some southern comfort and hospitality.”

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Proximity to the mountain was another plus; Nocturnal owner Mike Plummer has long spent winters at Smugglers’ Notch, skiing and snowboarding with his family. After

Nocturnal general manager and operator TC McNeill

Nashville hot cauliflower and a smash burger at Nocturnal

A patio party at Lot Six Brewing last spring, with snowy Smugglers’ Notch in the background

refreshing the longtime Sunset Grille & Tap Room space, his team opened Nocturnal’s Stowe outpost in March with a smokin’ hot barbecue menu befitting its North Carolina roots.

All the beer comes from the brewery, which is 1,000 miles away near the North Carolina-Georgia border. There, head brewer David Grace uses a 10-barrel system — upgraded from a 3.5-barrel system to supply the Vermont expansion but still a nanobrewery — to make “classic styles with a modern twist,” McNeill said. The lineup ranges from lagers to IPAs to imperial stouts, from flagship the Hayes (a hazy IPA) to Life on the Nautilus, a gose brewed with squid ink.

The Nocturnal team make the 18-hour drive to deliver the beer themselves. “It’s a very mom-and-pop operation,” McNeill said.

The 38-year-old Georgia native previously worked for Plummer at Southbound, a restaurant outside Atlanta. He quickly embraced the Vermont lifestyle and took up snowboarding last winter.

“I got, like, 22 days on the mountain and have all my gear and pass for this year,” McNeill said. “I’ve made many friends who promised to make this one a memorable season.”

His après meal of choice? Nashville hot cauliflower with white barbecue sauce ($14) to start, paired with a Sun & Life Mexican-style lager ($7), which is brewed with North Carolina malts and heirloom Bloody Butcher corn. Next McNeill would order the NOC smash burger ($16), with two four-ounce patties, American cheese, house sauce, onions and pickles. Like all of Nocturnal’s sandwiches, it comes with waffle fries.

On a late-lunch stop last month, I focused on the restaurant’s barbecue classics. The succulent smoked brisket sandwich ($16), stacked high on Texas toast, would be another ideal post-mountain (or anytime) meal. Hungry for more than a sandwich? The platter version ($32) comes with half a pound of meat and two sides.

Since opening, Nocturnal has shifted its menu from entirely barbecue to a lineup with broader appeal, McNeill said, though the meats still shine. Slather them with mustardy Carolina Gold sauce and sip a North Carolina-brewed beer. With latenight hours and live music planned for this winter, there’ll be plenty of opportunities to hang out and soak up that southern hospitality.

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Shuttered Richmond Fave Toscano Bistro to Reopen in Williston

MAX FATH, whose parents owned Toscano Café Bistro in Richmond for 14 years until they retired in 2017, will reopen the Italian restaurant in Williston as TOSCANO BISTRO. He said he’s aiming for mid-December after completing renovations to Suite 105 at 32 Cottonwood Drive. The space was most recently occupied by Jr’s Williston and Sidebar, which both closed in July. (JUNIOR’S WINOOSKI remains open.)

The reborn Toscano will offer the restaurant’s time-tested menu with a few updates, said Fath, 35. Dishes will include the “infamous” Caesar salad, fried calamari, shrimp and scallop fra diavolo, and wild mushroom ravioli.

Fath will be the sole “very hands-on” owner, though his parents are advising him. He was 13 when chef JON and LUCIE FATH opened the original restaurant. “I grew up in the family business,” Fath said, starting as a busboy and working his way up to general manager.

Shortly before his parents decided to retire, Fath got his real estate license, having reluctantly concluded that he couldn’t run Toscano without culinary training. He kept his toe in the industry, working for Jr’s Williston before it closed.

But Fath still hoped to reopen the family’s restaurant, he said, and looked at several buildings with his father. When former Toscano cook DAN GUTCHES said he was in and the Williston space became available, “the stars aligned,” Fath said.

Toscano’s 100-seat main dining room will be in the former Sidebar. The 50-seat neighboring space that was Jr’s Williston will host private events.

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Howl Bier Opens on the Winooski Rotary

Winooski’s newest beverage desti nation is set to open this Saturday, November 16, in the former Archives spot at 45 Main Street. HOWL BIER 50-seat public house and taproom, “highlights the best Vermont has to offer in a relaxed environment,” coowner WILSON BALLANTYNE said, along with beer from out-of-state breweries that don’t typically distribute to Vermont, such as Connecticut’s Fox Farm Brewery.

Ballantyne and co-owner MATT

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GLOBAL TERRAIN

Scrag & Roe, 40 Bridge St., Waitsfield, 496-3911, scragandroe.com

Most of the dishes on the recently relaunched menu at Waitsfield’s Scrag & Roe trace their roots to the six years that chef-owner Nathan Davis spent living in China. The soy-and-vinegar chicken adobo ($20) and fragrant, lightly sweet coconut curry ($22) are exceptions.

“I learned those in prison in the Philippines,” Davis, 43, mentioned o andedly. “Three joints, six months, $12,000,” he continued, adding later that he had traveled there to celebrate his birthday. Instead, it was his first day in jail, busted for weed.

changes, such as adding a TV and hightop tables in the bar, will also appeal to locals.

“I don’t want to be the fancy place,” Davis said.

Davis started snowboarding at the Middlebury Snowbowl as a teen, around the same time he began working the dish pit at his hometown’s Fire & Ice Restaurant. Sugarbush soon became his mountain of choice, one of the reasons the restaurant’s location appealed to

him.

The regularly changing menu includes dishes influenced by his time living in Shenzhen and his wide travels through Asia.

The Middlebury native and career cook returned to Vermont from China in 2017 and spent several years working for caterers and restaurants as what he called “a kitchen mercenary.”

Last December, Davis and a partner opened Scrag & Roe in the heart of Waitsfield. They named the restaurant for nearby Scrag Mountain and fish roe and served shareable plates, from seafood crudo to housemade gnocchi.

I don’t want to be the fancy place.

“Whenever I’m anywhere and people are cooking, I’m watching,” Davis said.

After a powder morning, he said, it’s a toss-up whether he’d want to eat the dan dan or the adobo, but he’d wash either one down with a $5 Tsingtao beer.

In mid-September, now steering the small restaurant solo, Davis shifted to pan-Asian cuisine with a focus on Chinese dishes, such as umami-rich, dry-fried shiitake mushrooms ($10) with bacon; smashed cucumbers ($7) with soy, chile and a slick of sesame oil; and spicy dan dan noodles ($22) electrified with chile and tongue-tingling Sichuan peppercorns.

“It’s the food that I love and I miss,” he said.

Scrag & Roe currently serves Thursday through Sunday, from noon to 8 p.m., and Davis expects to add another day or two this winter, he said. While he appreciates the area’s steady flow of tourists, including those who come to ski or ride at nearby Sugarbush and Mad River Glen, he hopes the new menu and other

During a recent late lunch, a dining companion and I relished the dry-fried shiitakes, especially when we offset their salty intensity with mouthfuls of tiger salad ($11), a pick-up-sticks pile of lightly vinegary raw leek, cucumber and carrots. The combo paired perfectly with a refreshing plum wine spritz ($15) from the bar’s small but on-point cocktail list.

Bouncy dan dan noodles with ground beef packed prickly heat, but the spiciness didn’t KO the underlying flavors of garlic, sesame, black cardamom, orange peel and fermented mustard root. “I’m gonna crave this dish,” my friend said.

Perfectly grilled flank steak ($23), with a fresh, acidic herb and cucumber salad and touch of fish sauce, was equally compelling in an understated way. Davis explained it was a ri on Thai beef salad. He claims only “some semblance of authenticity,” he cautioned with a grin.

“At the end of the day, I just want food that slaps,” Davis said.

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Grilled flank steak with herb-cucumber salad at Scrag & Roe

Spicy dan dan noodles and dry-fried shiitake mushrooms at Scrag & Roe

WILEY met working at Magic Hat Brewing in 2015. Inspired by their travels through Europe, Howl will serve a mixture of house-produced offerings and other fare, Ballantyne said. The bar’s custom draft system includes specialized German slow-pour faucets, Lukr faucets and NukaTap faucets for housemade nonalcoholic offerings.

“We’re trying to give [breweries] a pedestal to showcase their product where they know the quality will be upheld, down to the proper pour and glassware,” Ballantyne said.

The two men will also work with local breweries to produce their own beers following Wiley’s recipes. For the opening, they’ll pour a kellerbier made at Burlington’s QUEEN CITY BREWERY. Eventually, they hope to open a brewery of their own.

Ballantyne, a New England Culinary Institute grad and co-owner of Barre’s PEARL STREET PIZZA, is driving the food program. With limited kitchen space, he’ll focus on bar snacks such as obatzda, a traditional German beer cheese; sausages from Waitsfield’s 5TH QUARTER BUTCHERY + CHARCUTERIE; vegan cabbage rolls; and lacto-fermented pickles made with vegetables from local farms.

Joining Winooski’s bustling beverage scene “just feels right,” Ballantyne said. “It’s really great to be surrounded by places that continue to raise the bar.”

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Access Café Opens in Montpelier With Community Focus

On November 2, café and community space ACCESS CAFÉ opened at 64 Main Street in Montpelier. It operates in about 2,200 square feet of the storefront previously occupied by Rabble-Rouser Chocolate & Craft, which closed abruptly in early June.

Member-owners RAPH BRICE, KALÉ CAMARA, RHIZOME COTTISS, FENIX GONZÁLEZ and OLIVIA TURNER all live in the Montpelier area, have worked in restaurants, and are “close friends and chosen family,” according to González. Ranging in age from 25 to 28, they will all work full time at the new café except González, who also works for the Peace & Justice Center in Burlington.

The café menu includes baked goods from Red Hen Baking in Middlesex,

coffee and herbal drinks, for which the staff wildcrafts some ingredients. The kitchen team cooks West African-style meat and vegan stews under the leadership of Camara, who has Ghanaian heritage.

González said the group plans to offer more than food and drink. Their goal is to bring a spirit of generosity and positive energy to Montpelier through workshops, events and other collaborative happenings.

“We’re here to be in conversation with the community about their needs,” González said. “We’re here because we want to make a community offering, to really invest in this community.”

Michael’s on the Hill Owners Add Stowe Wine Bar and Shop

ANDREW KOHN and his husband, DON JONES, will add a third hospitality business to their portfolio with the December opening of wine bar and retail shop MICHAEL’S ON THE MOUNTAIN at 1799 Mountain Road in Stowe. The couple own Stowe’s Brass Lantern Inn and bought the elegant MICHAEL’S ON THE HILL restaurant in Waterbury Center in September 2023. Kohn, 45, said the couple saw an opportunity in the mountain town, especially when the rumors of Dedalus Wine Shop’s pending closure proved true in October.

Their new business’ location in the Red Barn Shops was most recently a clothing store but has a long history as a wine and cheese destination, as Mountain Cheese and Wine and then Stowe Wine and Cheese. Renovations will create a wine store in the front third of the space, with a wine bar occupying the rear.

“We fancifully call it our Mansfield base camp,” Kohn said. The wine selection will focus on small winemakers from around the world, including many that are not available elsewhere in Vermont.

The food menu will start simple with cheese boards and “local bites with Michael’s on the Hill influence” Kohn said. He expects to expand the store’s food offerings with take-and-bake prepared meals, desserts and seasonal picnic baskets in 2025.

In addition to wine, the retail store will stock Vermont beer, chocolates, cheeses, breads and specialty foods, and some stemware and other wine accessories. M.P.

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From left: Rhizome Cottiss, Fenix González, Raph Brice, Kalé Camara and Olivia Turner of Access Café

Wilson Ballantyne at Howl Bier

Andrew Kohn at Michael’s on the Hill last February

PARKING LOT BEERS

Lot Six Brewing, 4087 Route 108, Jeffersonville, 335-2092, lotsixbrewing.com

On a blustery Saturday in late October, I saw the roof come off the shed behind Lot Six Brewing, lifted not by the wind but by a crane. A week later, longtime Burlington-area brewer Justin McCarthy was staring at a hole in the ground when we spoke on the phone. By spring, he’ll be working in a brand-new timber-frame brewery with a seven-barrel brew system.

McCarthy and Adam Shirlock opened Lot Six right at the base of Smugglers’ Notch Resort in May. The duo renovated the former Brewster River Pub & Brewery top to bottom, contract brewing a small selection of beers at Zero Gravity Craft Brewery, where McCarthy was formerly director of brewing operations, while they waited to tackle the second phase of the project.

Inside the warm and welcoming brewpub, head chef Jeff Silver’s beer-friendly menu hits the classics. During that late-October visit — expressive toddler in tow — my husband and I devoured the excellent wings (both chicken and cauliflower in various sauces and rubs, $14) and tater tot poutine ($14) loaded with rich mushroom gravy, cheddar curds and toasted black sesame seeds. We ate quickly, partly because it was good and partly to contain the toddler. A downstairs game room with a top-of-the-line foosball table and a very kind staff helped with the latter effort.

The menu has a subtle Asian influence, with pickled cabbage and katsu on the nachos ($14), a seared broccoli snack with chile crisp do chua ($8), and karaage fried chicken on the club sandwich ($17). Silver is in the process of tweaking things for the upcoming season, and Shirlock is winterizing the surprisingly extensive cocktail list. Family- and dietary-restriction-friendly offerings will remain plentiful, including nonalcoholic drinks, a kids’ menu, and well-labeled gluten-free and vegan options.

On the beer side, Lot Six’s house offerings are now four: La Moule lager, Prefunk pale ale, Freefall IPA and Drivetrain IPA. The selection is hop-heavy, McCarthy said, largely due to the confines of brewing elsewhere. Once the on-site brewery is up and running, he’ll add stouts, porters, saisons, and Belgian- and German-inspired lagers.

We’re all used to drinking beer in a muddy parking lot.

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“It opens us up to the world of whatever I feel like brewing,” he said.

Brewery construction means the patio is on hiatus for now, but it should be back “for some springtime enjoyment,” McCarthy said. Lot Six started last season, pre-opening, by throwing outdoor parties with an up-close view of the mountain where the patio is now.

“The Smuggs crew, we’re all used to drinking beer in a muddy parking lot,” McCarthy continued. “Why not just do it outside behind the bar?”

Meanwhile, the team is “psyched” for their first full winter, he said. “We’re all skiers, so we’re selfishly excited. But it’s our bread and butter up here, and it livens up the town.”

Lot Six will soon be open later to accommodate the après crowd, but not too late: They’re shooting for 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

“We’ve got to get up and catch first chair at 8:30,” McCarthy said with a laugh. J.B.

‘APP-RÈS’ APPEAL

Hatchet Tavern, 30 Bridge St., Richmond, 434-3663, hatchetvermont.com

Like many Burlington-area kids, our two boys started skiing and snowboarding at Bolton Valley. My short-lived attempt to become a downhill skier also started and ended there, but that’s another story. Our varied appetites for zipping down the slopes aside, I think we would agree on a refueling pit stop at the new version of Hatchet Tavern.

The Richmond eatery is getting a jump on winter this week with the launch of an “app-rès” menu designed to take advantage of its location near Chittenden County’s only downhill ski destinations: Bolton and Cochran’s Ski Area.

Hatchet owner Gabriel Firman, 51, said his almost-10-year-old restaurant has always seen some post-ski traffic, but “we’re going to lean into it this year.”

From 4 to 5:30 p.m. every day the eatery is open, all the small plates will be $10, as will the very good marinated tempeh Reuben and a single-patty version of the satisfying Tavern smash burger with fries or salad.

Recently appointed culinary director Christian Kruse and his chef de cuisine, Chase Dunbar, crossed Bridge Street to Hatchet in October after Firman closed his second Richmond restaurant, the Big Spruce. The pair previously cooked together at Black Flannel Brewing & Distilling in Essex, where Kruse, 40,

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earned a 2022 James Beard Foundation semifinalist nod for Best Chef: Northeast.

But the Westford native is no fine-dining snob. Kruse’s revamp of the Hatchet menu is down-to-earth while bringing flair to the details. The kitchen prides itself on accommodating dietary needs: The fryer is gluten-free, and several dishes can be made vegetarian or vegan.

I’d happily make a meal of small plates, especially with the pricing incentive.

The deliciousness coming out of that fryer includes light, crunchy calamari rings and tentacles ($16), scattered with pickled onion and chile and served with housemade black garlic aioli. Bronzed fried Brussels sprouts ($15) come with a creamy, citrusy version of the aioli. Crispshelled arancini risotto balls ($14), rich with Cabot cheddar, are paired with a

tangy, emulsified roasted red pepper sauce.

To balance the richness, I’d add the roasted beets ($14), which are served with excellent lemony hummus, dusted with crushed pistachios and enlivened with the pop of pickled mustard seeds.

My now-grown sons would definitely appreciate the extensive après drink options at Hatchet. The bar boasts 24 taps and a standout cocktail program with housemade syrups and infused spirits.

On a recent evening visit, my husband and I found two stools at the busy bar, and I watched bartender Henry Sheeser expertly shake up my Really F’in Good cocktail ($14).

With its tart, bitter edge and egg-white froth, it lived up to its name and even conjured visions of powder days ahead.

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Vermont’s top winter events brighten the season ahead

BY SEVEN DAYS STAFF

Winter is an ideal time to embrace hygge, the Danish and Norwegian term for getting cozy. But during Vermont’s roughly eight months of cold and dark — give or take — fleece blankets, crackling fires and hot chocolate go only so far. It’s important to get out and experience the breadth of happenings, indoors and out, that truly make Vermont a winter wonderland. Read on for some of this season’s top events. ➆

WINTER PREVIEW

STIFEL KILLINGTON CUP

Friday through Sunday, November 29 through December 1, at Killington Resort. $10-100. killington.com

In November 2022, Mikaela Shiffrin

finished fifth in the slalom at the Stifel Killington Cup. It marked the first time in five years that the Vermont-trained skier hadn’t won that race. Here’s hoping the rest of the world enjoyed the blip while it lasted.

Shi rin won 14 Audi FIS Ski World Cup races in the 2022-23 season and another nine the following year, including her sixth Killington Cup. As the 2024-25 season opens this weekend in Finland, she’s up to a record 97 World Cup wins, putting the winningest Alpine skier in history in position to claim her 100th victory in front of the home crowd at the Stifel Killington Cup later this month.

How Shi rin fares against the rest of the top female skiers in the world will grab headlines, but there’s plenty of excitement o the slopes as well. Musical guests at this year’s Cup include Fitz and the Tantrums, Mt. Joy lead singer Matt Quinn, Eve 6, and DJ Ross One.

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HIGHLIGHT

Tuesday, December 31, at various locations in Burlington. $15-18; free for kids under 6. highlight.community

What are you doing New Year’s, New Year’s Eve? If you’re in the Burlington area, your plans probably involve Highlight.

In 2018, the citywide festival, coproduced by Burlington City Arts and Signal Kitchen, replaced the Queen City’s longrunning First Night celebration. Highlight similarly o ers a range of entertainment options all over town but with a twist: Much of the programming is developed using crowdsourced pitches from local artists.

Community curation adds an element of intrigue to the proceedings, which happen at walkable indoor and outdoor venues stretching from Waterfront Park to downtown to the South End Arts District. The full lineup will be announced this Friday, November 15. But if we’ve learned anything from the past six years of Highlight, it’s to expect the unexpected.

D.B.

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FIRST NIGHT NORTH: Ring in 2025 with thousands of your closest friends and some 70 events at the longest-running New Year’s Eve celebration in Vermont. Tuesday, December 31, in downtown St. Johnsbury. $15-50; free for preschoolers. Info, catamountarts.org.

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HARRIS HILL SKI JUMP COMPETITIONS: It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s some of the world’s top ski jumpers lifting off at this annual contest, a New England tradition dating back to 1922. Saturday and Sunday, February 15 and 16, at Harris Hill Ski Jump in Brattleboro. $15-25. Info, harrishillskijump.com.

Stifel Killington Cup

Fire performers at Highlight in Burlington

Merrill’s Roxy Cinemas Closes in Burlington

BY MARY ANN LICKTEIG • maryann@sevendaysvt.com

Burlington’s only commercial movie theater has closed. Merrill’s Roxy Cinemas, the 43-year-old six-screen movie house, announced the news last Thursday night in a Facebook post that expressed gratitude to moviegoers.

Merrill Jarvis III, the third-generation movie mogul whose family has owned the downtown theater for 21 years, offered no additional comments.

The Jarvis name has long been synonymous with movies in northern Vermont. At the height of the family’s empire, they operated 13 cinemas, most in Chittenden County. They closed the Roxy nearly a year to the day after shuttering Palace 9 Cinemas in South Burlington. The family has one remaining theater, Majestic 10 in Williston.

In a Seven Days cover story in August, Jarvis warned that the Roxy’s days were numbered. The possibility of closing it, he said then, “breaks my heart.”

Ticket sales had failed to return to pre-pandemic levels, a shortfall Jarvis blamed both on industry-wide forces and the failure of Burlington officials to address the rise of homelessness, vandalism and open drug use downtown.

He has arrived at the Roxy to find tents pitched across the street, he said, and has routinely painted over graffiti on the building’s exterior. Over the summer, vandals broke two of the theater’s glass poster cases and threw a rock through the front door.

“Burlington’s a zombie land,” Jarvis said at the time.

The night the summer blockbuster Deadpool & Wolverine opened, it played on two of the Roxy’s screens, but only 80 people were scattered among the six theaters’ 660 seats for the early show.

Theaters across the country continue to reel from the COVID-19 shutdown and last year’s writers’ and actors’ strikes. The historically volatile business has been forced to contend with a rise in the popularity of streaming and a decline in the number of wide releases, movies that

open or eventually play in at least 2,000 theaters.

Even companies with the deepest pockets have struggled. AMC Entertainment Holdings, the world’s biggest movie theater chain, narrowly avoided bankruptcy during the pandemic and restructured its debt in July. No. 2 chain Cineworld has closed about 75 of its 505 U.S. locations after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in late 2022.

“It’s a very fragile business,” Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst at box office tracker Comscore, told Seven Days earlier this year. While the number of screens has increased globally since 2020, the U.S. has seen a decline — 7 percent last year alone, according to the Wall Street Journal

The Roxy will honor previously purchased gift cards, passes and theater rentals at Majestic 10. Jarvis renewed his lease for the Williston theater over the summer and said then that he planned to run the multiplex for at least five more years.

As for the Roxy, Jarvis said in August that if he sells the building, the terms will stipulate that the new owner cannot operate a movie theater there. Jarvis’ father negotiated a similar noncompete clause when he sold the Flynn to the nonprofit Flynn Theatre for the Performing Arts, Ltd. in 1981.

On Facebook, the Roxy posted news of its closure along with a photo: blackand-white images of bygone movies stars superimposed over the Hollywood sign. Fireworks light up the background, suggesting a finale.

“It has been an honor to be part of this community and to create a space where people could gather and laugh, cry, and experience the magic of cinema together,” the announcement said. “We’re deeply grateful for the memories and connections made within these walls.” ➆

Learn more at merrilltheatres.net.

Merrill’s Roxy Cinemas

CABOT VILLAGE 12TH NIGHT CELEBRATION

Friday and Saturday, January 3 and 4, at various locations in Cabot. Free. cabotarts.org

When it’s time to welcome the New Year, one night of revelry just doesn’t cut it in Cabot. Over the course of two days, the Cabot Village 12th Night Celebration offers a dozen events — all free. Music, dance, storytelling, theater and crafting are on tap for the January event, along with hot cocoa, mulled cider and a sunset lantern parade.

Launched in 2020 by Cabot Arts — and supported by grants, donations, and a host of community businesses and organizations — the festival has become a beloved celebration for people of all ages. Fivepiece country band Wild Leek River will bring honky-tonk rhythms to a Friday night dance, Village Harmony will sing seasonal songs from around the world, and Brendan Taaffe will present a cranky show, a story told on an illustrated scroll accompanied by song and narration.

Other performers include Cabot Community Theater, the Midnight Capers morris dance troupe, the Georgetown Chimes a cappella singers and Sap Line, four musicians who infuse youthful energy into jigs, reels and foot-stomping favorites. Festivalgoers can create paper lanterns and Newfoundland ugly sticks — makeshift percussive instruments fashioned from household items — and then parade with them around the Cabot Village Common.

The merriment wraps up on Saturday evening with Wassail, the festival-finale community sing-along.

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A RIVER OF LIGHT LANTERN PARADE: Enchanting paper lanterns illuminate a festival featuring live music and fire spinning. Saturday, December 7, 5 p.m., parade departs Brookside Primary School and proceeds to Dascomb Rowe Field in Waterbury. Free. Info, makerspherevt.com.

VERMONT BURLESQUE FESTIVAL

Wednesday through Sunday, January 15 through 19, at various locations in Burlington and Barre. Various prices. vermontburlesquefestival.com

Winter heats up at the Vermont Burlesque Festival, a five-day celebration of body positivity and the art of the tease. At venues across Burlington and Barre, the event promises a mix of sultry dance moves, bedazzled costumes and cheeky humor. Watch performers such as Bailee Bandersnatch of Pittsford, Lady Fingers of Albany, N.Y., and Pepper Grinds of Cape Cod, Mass., as they shimmy, shake and tantalize the audience with their signature moves.

Want to get in on the action? Sign up for one of the festival’s workshops, including Burlesque 101, Let’s Get Flexible, Taming the Boa and The Art of Attraction. And there’s not just one but two feather fan classes — one for beginners and another for those who have already started to master the art of fanning with flair.

The festival culminates in a grand finale performance at Hotel Champlain featuring Los Angeles burlesque performers Jessabelle Thunder and Tito Bonito. Attendees are encouraged to dress to impress in black-tie attire, and those who dazzle on the red carpet may win a prize. Don’t skip the after-party, where local DJ Craig Mitchell keeps the beats flowing.

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STOWE WINTER CARNIVAL & WINTER RENDEZVOUS

Wednesday through Sunday, January 22 through 26, at various locations in Stowe. Various prices. facebook.com/ stowewintercarnival, winterrendezvous.com

Why save Pride celebrations for summer when you can keep the festivities going all winter long? Catch Winter Rendezvous, a weeklong Pride festival that draws hundreds of LGBTQ skiers to the slopes. Often called Gay Ski Week, the celebration features an opening party at Stowe Bowl, a run down Mount Mansfield in costume, bingo hosted by Vermont drag duo the House of LeMay and a pool party at Trapp Family Lodge. On Saturday, dance the night away at Alfie’s Wild Ride during a performance from drag queen Varla Jean Merman.

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GREEN MOUNTAIN CABARET: ‘SUGAR ON TAP’: The Sugar Shakers stage a burlesque variety show promising “sass, class and ass-tronomical local talent.” Saturday, December 7, 8-10 p.m., at Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington. $20-25. Info, greenmountaincabaret.com.

Don’t miss the concurrently held Stowe Winter Carnival, ranked last year by Country Living as the fifthbest winter festival in the U.S. If you like beach volleyball, you’ll love snow volleyball — players bump, set and spike on a court of groomed snow. Or give snow golf a try. Believe it or not, this quirky winter sport was invented by Rudyard Kipling in Vermont in the 1890s. The author of The Jungle Book would paint his golf balls red to make them easier to spot in the snow, then hit them into tin cans serving as makeshift holes.

The fun continues at the 24th annual ice-carving contest, where artists chisel massive ice blocks into intricate works of art. Let’s just hope the temperatures stay low enough for the sculptures to last.

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SNOW GOLF: CHIP,

DRIVE

& PUTT FOR

PRESERVATION: As part of the Brattleboro Winter Carnival, players tackle a unique course to benefit the Landmark Trust USA, a nonprofit that preserves Rudyard Kipling’s 1892 Dummerston home, Naulakha. Late February, details TBA, at Scott Farm Orchard in Dummerston. Info, landmarktrustusa.org, brattleborowintercarnival.org.

The Rougettes at the Vermont Burlesque Festival

Vermont Burlesque Festival

Stowe Winter Rendezvous

Parade at the Cabot Village 12th Night Celebration

LAMOILLE VALLEY RAIL TRAIL SLED DOG RACES

Saturday and Sunday, January 25 and 26, at Oxbow Park in Morrisville. Free. northcountrymushers.com

In the North Country, “mush” isn’t porridge or a cloyingly sentimental rom-com. Mushing is how winter travelers got around in the days before snowmobiles. So, if you find yourself on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail in late January and hear someone behind you shouting “Gee!” or “Haw!” — musher commands to their sled dogs to “turn right” and “turn left,” respectively — step aside and let the dog teams race by.

Each year, weather permitting, North Country Mushers sponsors two days of sled dog racing on the rail trail. (The 2024 races were scuttled due to lack of snow.) This January, about 30 teams from around New York, New England and Canada will compete in various classes: Two- to four-dog teams will cover three miles, while eight- to 10-dog teams will travel 14 to 18 miles. All races start and finish in Morrisville’s Oxbow Park. If you’re a dog person and have never

ICE BAR

Friday and Saturday, March 14 and 15, 5:30-9:30 p.m., at Hotel Vermont in Burlington. $75 per night. hotelvt.com

What’s cooler than being cool? Hotel Vermont’s Ice Bar. The annual outdoor winter bash returns for its 13th edition with elaborate ice sculptures, bumping beats, snacks from chef Doug Paine and appropriately frosty cocktails — served on ice, literally. This polar party embraces winter in all its frigid glory.

Past years’ themes have taken revelers to the moon, the circus, the 1960s and an ’80s après-ski party. You’re welcome to wear those vintage snowsuits again — they might be the best way to stay warm, since the event is rain or shine or snow — but this year is all about unlucky 13. The Yeti, who makes an annual appearance, is feeling superstitious, so gather your horseshoes, knock on wood and avoid ladders. The winners of “best dressed” each night get two free tickets to the following year’s festivities.

Crystal-clear ice bars sling beer, cider and drinks featuring local spirits while DJ Cre8 spins cool tunes. Dance the night away, test your luck on an ice game or snuggle into the photo booth. Just don’t let the fun slip away.

General admission tickets go on sale Friday, December 13. If you don’t want to

watched sled dogs in action, it’s a sight to behold, marked by an abundance of joyous yipping, tail wagging and flapping of tongues. Volunteers are also needed at the start and finish lines and at road crossings along the trail. For more info or to volunteer, contact race organizer Ingrid Bower: ibower@uvm.edu. Get your huskies on!

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SLED DOGS LIVE: Get to know the October Siberians sled dogs of Hinesburg on the museum’s outdoor terrace. Saturday, November 30, and Monday, December 30, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington. Regular admission, $16.50-20; free for members and children under 3. Info, echovermont.org.

wait — or tempt fate, as the event often sells out — Hotel Vermont’s Ice Bar package, which includes a room and food and drink tokens, is available now.

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BROOKFIELD ICE HARVEST AND WINTER CARNIVAL: Revelers witness an 1800s-style ice harvest on the lake, then enjoy cold-weather sports and ice sculpting. Saturday, January 25, on Sunset Lake in Pond Village in Brookfield. Free. Info, brookfieldhistoricalsociety. wordpress.com.

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CHORAL MUSIC

Lift Every Voice

BY AMY LILLY • lilly@sevendaysvt.com

For people who need relief from recent political events, three Vermont choruses are about to deliver with their fall concerts. Burlington’s Aurora Chamber Singers will highlight joyous songs by the 18th-century Boston composer William Billings. Maiden Vermont, an a cappella women’s chorus specializing in barbershop, will open its Middlebury concerts with a familiar and ever-upbeat TV theme song. And Burlington Choral Society will sing a program centered on birds — something everyone can unify around.

Birds became a guiding musical theme for Burlington Choral Society artistic director Richard Riley after he read his female tenor Trish O’Kane’s 2024 memoir, Birding to Change the World. The resulting program, “Birds, Byrd, and Birding to Change the World,” to be performed on Saturday, November 23, at the Elley-Long Music Center in Colchester, includes the author reading excerpts from her book and may be the group’s most creative concert yet.

In music, birdsong is usually conveyed by instruments; Riley decided to use the human voice, arranging several orchestral

works for chorus and 16 string players. He set Antonio Vivaldi’s violin concerto “Spring,” from The Four Seasons, to Vivaldi’s own poem (in an English translation) about the birdsong-filled season. Singers will voice the cuckoo, turtledove and finch songs usually played by the strings.

The chorus will take over the woodwinds’ birdsong in Riley’s arrangement of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ “The Lark Ascending” and sing the poem of the same name that inspired it, by English Victorian poet George Meredith. The director also created choral arrangements of two instrumental works by William Byrd — an inevitable choice, given the homophone.

To round out the concert, the 50-member group will improvise whistled birdsong for two straight minutes during Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks’ “Plainscapes.” Riley promised the performance

devout, self-taught hymnist wrote without rancor.

The message of the canon “Wake Every Breath” is to “let joy and gratitude and love/ through all the notes of music rove.” Billings’ “Be Glad Then, America” (1794) tells of the Lord banishing the country’s “Pharaohs and Achans and Ahabs” — roughly, despotic rulers, thieves and moral corrupters. According to Neiweem, the song moves “from darkness to light” in “the new American spirit” of the era.

Led by Tim Guiles, Maiden Vermont, now in its 20th year, is dedicating its two Middlebury Town Hall Theater concerts this weekend to Maiden’s founding director, Ripton resident Lindi Bortney, who died in May. Guiles, who knew Bortney for 15 years, said the chorus has always valued “sisterhood.” Its 30 current members drive to rehearsals in Salisbury from as far away as Colchester and Middletown Springs.

“The Maiden Show!” features 17 tunes ranging from pop music, jazz standards and movie themes to traditional barbershop arrangements. Two are choreographed, including the opening piece: a barbershop arrangement of the theme song from “The Muppet Show.” Guiles, a music director in local theater productions, will introduce the concert much as Kermit the Frog did the TV show: by popping through a cutout sign.

The program runs the gamut of emotions. “Prayer of the Children” addresses war-torn countries; “Stormy Weather,” a classic jazz standard, is about grief and loss. Plenty of songs are intended to be unifiers.

will be intriguing “even if birding doesn’t happen to be your thing.”

Aurora Chamber Singers artistic director David Neiweem started seven years ago with the group, formerly known as the Oriana Singers and long led by founder Bill Metcalfe.

Now it is Neiweem’s turn to retire: “Wake Every Breath,” this Saturday, November 16, at Burlington’s College Street Congregational Church, is his last concert with the chorus before he moves to the Cleveland area to be near family.

For the occasion, 34 singers and 12 string players are performing two sacred choral works that Neiweem described as “very much in our wheelhouse”: a cantata by Johann Sebastian Bach and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Missa Brevis in F. The director also chose three songs by Billings, Mozart’s American contemporary, as a nod to the election. But not to worry: The

“We’ll be singing shortly after the elections,” Guiles said last week. “We wanted our community to come back together peacefully no matter what the outcome was.” In that vein, Maiden is performing the pop peace anthem “Just Sing” from the animated movie Trolls World Tour. “Forget everything; just sing like it’s what we’ve been missing,” the lyrics go. Hear, hear. ➆

INFO

Maiden Vermont, “The Maiden Vermont Show!,” Saturday, November 16, 7 p.m., and Sunday, November 17, 2 p.m., at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. $20; $15 for seniors; $10 for ages 17 and under. maidenvermont.com

Aurora Chamber Singers, “Wake Every Breath,” Saturday, November 16, 7:30 p.m., at the College Street Congregational Church in Burlington. $25; $10 for students. aurorachambersingers.org

Burlington Choral Society, “Birds, Byrd, and Birding to Save the World,” Saturday, November 23, 7:30 p.m., at the Elley-Long Music Center in Colchester. $30; free for ages 18 and under. bcsvermont.org

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New Documentary Traces CCTV’s History

BY MARY ANN LICKTEIG • maryann@sevendaysvt.com

After graduating from the University of Vermont in 1982, Lauren-Glenn Davitian wanted to make documentaries and needed video equipment. She knew that cable companies in other cities set aside channels for public access.

“So I went to the cable company, and I said, ‘Where’s the camera? Where’s the channel?’” she recalled. “And they kind of laughed at me, and I left, realizing that I had to become an advocate and mobilize the community in order to compel the cable company — and ultimately the Public Service Board to require the cable company — to provide public access.”

Meanwhile, Nat Ayer had acquired a video camera and was filming events around Burlington: political demonstrations, city council meetings, concerts, quilt festivals and matchbox races. “We were kind of on parallel planes until we intersected one night at a Noam Chomsky event,” Davitian said. That meeting proved momentous for democratizing local media and documenting local history. Chittenden Community Television aired its first program in June 1984 and joined forces with Ayer soon after. Davitian and the late Ayer are considered CCTV’s cofounders.

Filmmaker Myles David Jewell recounts CCTV’s history and explores the foundations and future of community media in a new documentary, Burlington This is You! The

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working title pays tribute to the show Ayer produced by editing together footage of the events he filmed.

The public can get a first look at the work in progress and offer feedback on Thursday, November 21, at Burlington’s Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center. Jewell and CCTV Center for Media & Democracy will cohost a screening of a 30-minute sample of the documentary, followed by a discussion with Jewell and University of Florida community media scholar Antoine Haywood.

“It would be great to hear from people what they think and what they would like to see represented,” Davitian said. Jewell plans to film the event for possible inclusion in the feature-length documentary, which he expects to complete in 2026. The 42-year-old lecturer in video production and community media at the University of Vermont considers himself a collaborator in the film. He is writing and codirecting it, “but I’m not the owner of the story,” he said. “Burlington is the owner of the story.”

Davitian and other CCTV employees, past and present, already have been helping shape the film's narrative.

Since its founding, CCTV has exemplified community media as activism. Today the CCTV Center for Media & Democracy encompasses Town Meeting TV, which airs Chittenden County public meetings and community events; CCTV Productions, a

recording, live-streaming and video production service; Vermont Language Justice Project, which produces public service videos in 19 languages; and an archive containing nearly 50,000 hours of video.

CCTV is also a founding member of Vermont Access Network, an association of 25 community media access centers across the state that operate more than 40 channels and collectively produce 18,000 hours of new content each year.

“We’re keeping the wheels of democracy turning,” Davitian said. But these are critical times for community media centers; revenue from cable companies — the centers’ primary funding source — has declined as the internet has gradually replaced cable TV.

She and Jewell hope the film raises awareness about the importance of non-corporate-controlled media. “We’re really trying to make a case for how this is

a wonderful kind of community-building tool, specifically in the digital age,” Jewell said.

Knowing that a new generation considers CCTV’s work relevant is exciting, Davitian said. The film is not just about history, she added: “It’s about the legacy, and it’s about how important it is for activists and people that want to effect positive change to take charge of their local media. And that’s as important now as it was when we started to do this work in the 1980s.” ➆

INFO

Burlington This Is You! work sample screening and discussion, Thursday, November 21, 6:30 p.m., at the Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center Film House in Burlington. Free; donations encouraged; reservations required. burlingtonthisisyou.com

Non-Fiction Comics Festival Celebrates the Art of Fact-Based Cartoon Storytelling

BY KEN PICARD • ken@sevendaysvt.com

Cartoonists have long used their art form to tell stories and illuminate truths in novel and vivid ways. Take artist Eddie Campbell, who teamed up with writer Alan Moore in 1989 to publish a historical cartoon series about the 1888 murders of London sex workers by the notorious Jack the Ripper. The collection, later published in its entirety as the graphic novel From Hell, was more than just a speculative retelling of horrific true crimes. It was also a scathing indictment of the injustices of Victorian society, where the lives of poor and marginalized women barely registered in the minds of Britain’s ruling class.

This week, the third annual Non-Fiction Comics Festival in Burlington celebrates fact-based graphic storytelling, including Campbell’s, through such genres as personal memoirs and diaries, science-based comics, political cartoons, and graphic medicine. The weekend-long event, presented by Vermont Folklife and the Fletcher Free Library, will also feature workshops, panel discussions and exhibitions by more than 40 cartoonists from around the country. Most of the festival’s events, including cartoonist meet and greets, take place on Saturday, November 16, with free admission.

Campbell, who is scheduled to give the keynote address, published a book earlier this year called Kate Carew: America’s First Great Woman Cartoonist. He will speak about his research on Carew, a pseudonym for the caricaturist Mary Williams, who drew

celebrities for Joseph Pulitzer’s newspapers in the early decades of the 20th century.

“Nonfiction comics are kind of a big thing, and we’re the only show that is really focusing on them,” said Teppi Zuppo, festival cofounder, cartoonist, and adjunct professor in the game art and animation programs at Champlain College. Zuppo noted that attendees are traveling to the event from as far away as Los Angeles.

This year’s festival will also highlight the relationship between comics and other forms of visual storytelling, such as video games, role-playing games and pinball, Zuppo said. One panel discussion will feature Brian “Box” Brown, a cartoonist who produced the 2016 graphic book Tetris: The Games People Play; Vermonter Jon Chad, who penned the 2022 Pinball: A Graphic History of the Silver Ball; and Steenz, a St. Louis-based cartoonist and professor who wrote 2024’s Side Quest: A Visual History of Roleplaying Games

How did Vermont Folklife, a statewide history nonprofit, get involved in an event focused on cartooning?

“Our interest is really in exploring the potential of comics as a medium for documentary work,” said festival cofounder

Andy Kolovos, Vermont Folklife’s associate director and archivist.

Vermont Folklife has already published two graphic projects: The Most Costly Journey: Stories of Migrant Farmworkers in Vermont and Turner Family Stories: From Enslavement in Virginia to Freedom in Vermont. The latter is a cartoon account of the life of Daisy Turner, a Grafton woman whose formerly enslaved parents settled in Vermont after the Civil War. The graphic novel was based on more than 60 hours of audio interviews of Turner by Vermont Folklife founder Jane Beck.

“We kind of function like cultural anthropologists in Vermont,” added Kolovos, Vermont Folklife’s self-described “resident comic book nerd.” “Our real interest [in cartooning] is using comics to tell those types of stories and to create a partnership with the people who are represented in them.”

INFO

Non-Fiction Comics Festival, Friday, November 15, to Sunday, November 17, online and at the Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Free. nonfictioncomicsfest.org

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on screen

Heretic ★★★★★

Home invasion is a mainstay of horror cinema. So is religion and its supposed tireless fight against demonic entities. When we turn both these tropes on their heads, we get Heretic, a horror film about unbelief, in which two Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints missionaries knock on the wrong door and find they can’t leave. This clever chamber drama comes to us from the team of Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, who wrote A Quiet Place and directed 65

The deal

Sister Barnes (Sophie Thatcher) and Sister Paxton (Chloe East) are weary from a long day of trying to convert unbelievers to their faith — and being taunted by teenagers who ask to see their “magic underwear.”

When they arrive at the home of Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant), a cheery fellow in a dorky sweater, the two young missionaries find him eager to discuss metaphysical matters. Their rules don’t permit them to consort with lone men, but Reed assures them his wife is just in the next room, baking a blueberry pie.

Barnes, a convert herself and the more worldly and skeptical of the two, side-eyes Reed’s warm welcome from the beginning. But even naïve, bubbly Paxton soon knows something’s wrong. The front door won’t open, and the two women are trapped with a charmingly dithery man who is determined to test the limits of their faith.

Will you like it?

Given the way movies are marketed now, no one is likely to see Heretic without knowing its genre. But if someone did, they might be deeply confused for the first third of the film, which is simply a tense three-person drama with a lot of talk about religion.

Beck and Woods’ screenplay is savvy to all the angles of the situation: the young women’s unease and strategic use of flattery and deference; the older man’s dismay at the generation gap. The writer-directors make us wait a long time for the various tensions to explode into violence, ratcheting up the dread by degrees as cinematographer Chung-hoon Chung’s camera tracks around the dim, frowzy rooms of Reed’s home. Its restless movement expresses the audience’s anxiety, while our two protagonists remain frozen in a strained facsimile of politeness.

As for Reed, he has a show to put on for the missionaries, complete with props, lectures and magic tricks. Grant makes sly use of his comic talents in this bravura performance, as funny as it’s frightening.

One moment, Reed is a harmless grandpa, trading jokes with the women; the next, he’s a gadfly eager to mansplain them out of their faith. (Haven’t we all met a few dogmatic skeptics like this?) He postures and struts like Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc, atheist preacher and spiritual detective in one.

Heretic plays archly on whodunit conventions: the domestic setting, the carefully planted clues, the rewards it gives us for being observant. But the only real mystery here is how far Reed will go to imprint his worldview on the two missionaries, and whether they will survive the process. (Squeamish viewers should know that things do get bloody, though it takes a while.)

Religion is a fixture of horror because it’s the last bulwark of the supernatural against Enlightenment rationalism. Even when movies depict priests and nuns as demon-fighting heroes, their comfortable relationship with the spirit world gives them a creepy aura.

So part of what makes Heretic original

and clever is that Paxton and Barnes are so normal. Far from caricatures of sunny Mormon piety or clueless victims, these are characters with individual relationships to their faith and a believable rapport, young women who think and talk about sex and pop culture and the power of marketing (a resonant theme for the whole film). We see immediately that Barnes is a match for Reed, thanks to Thatcher’s canny reserve. It takes us longer to register that Paxton’s girlish innocence hides reserves of smarts and stubbornness.

A house can be a refuge, or it can be a prison. Faith can likewise be either of those things — as can a devout lack of faith, for that matter. Heretic takes a heretically humanist approach to religion, presenting it not as magic but as a coping mechanism for a terrifying world. Here, the horror lies not in ritual or its blasphemous perversion but in the egotism of an antagonist who seeks to prove the nonexistence of all gods by taking their place.

The movie has its share of twists, turns and scares — including some moments that could be either faith-affirming or nihilistic, depending on your interpretation. At its core, though, Heretic is satire in the Jonathan Swift vein. It suggests that all the horrors otherworldly entities could

inflict on us are nothing compared with what we’d do to each other just to win an argument.

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BARBARIAN (2022; Disney+, Hulu, rentable): Double-booking is only the first of an Airbnb guest’s problems in Zach Cregger’s horror film — which, like Heretic, eases us from an everyday situation into a domestic nightmare.

THE INVITATION (2015; Kanopy, Peacock, Pluto TV, Prime Video, Sling TV, Tubi, rentable): “Hospitality can be hell” is also the premise of this tense psychological thriller directed by Karyn Kusama (not to be confused with the 2022 film of the same name), in which a dinner party takes an unsettling turn for a man visiting his ex-wife.

MARTYRS (2008; PLEX, Tubi, YouTube Primetime, rentable): is famously disturbing Montréal-shot film about an abused woman’s revenge shares with Heretic a fascination with the links between faith, suffering and transcendence.

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Two missionaries endure a test of faith in this smart horror drama from Scott Beck and Bryan Woods.

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ANORA: The Cannes Film Festival’s Palme d’Or went to this drama about the romance between a sex worker (Mikey Madison) and a Russian oligarch’s son from writer-director Sean Baker (Red Rocket). (139 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Savoy)

A REAL PAIN: Jesse Eisenberg wrote, directed and stars with Kieran Culkin in this comedy-drama about two estranged cousins exploring their family history in Poland. (90 min, R. Majestic)

RED ONE: The North Pole’s head of security (Dwayne Johnson) joins forces with a bounty hunter (Chris Evans) to rescue a kidnapped Santa Claus in this action comedy. Jake Kasdan (Jumanji: The Next Level) directed. (123 min, PG-13. Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Paramount, Star, Sunset)

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BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICEHHH1/2 A grown-up Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) must save her daughter in this Tim Burton fantasy sequel. (104 min, PG-13. Capitol; reviewed 9/11)

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVERHHH Six siblings known for making trouble take over the local church’s festivities in this comedy from director Dallas Jenkins, starring Lauren Graham and Judy Greer. (99 min, PG. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Star, Welden)

CONCLAVEHHHH A conspiracy interferes with the selection of a new pope in this thriller starring Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci, directed by Edward Berger. (120 min, PG. Essex, Majestic, Playhouse, Savoy)

ELEVATIONHH1/2 Three people brave postapocalyptic monsters to save a kid in this action thriller from George Nolfi, starring Anthony Mackie and Morena Baccarin. (90 min, R. Majestic)

HEREHH The latest from director Robert Zemeckis follows the events on a single plot of land as time passes and different people make it a home. Tom Hanks, Robin Wright and Paul Bettany star. (104 min, PG-13. Capitol, Majestic)

HERETICHHHH1/2 Missionaries (Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East) try to convert the wrong person (Hugh Grant) in this horror film from directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. (110 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Paramount, Star, Sunset; reviewed 11/13)

LOST ON A MOUNTAIN IN MAINE: This adventure drama from director Andrew Boodhoo Kightlinger is the survival tale of a 12-year-old (Luke David Blumm) who becomes stranded on Mount Katahdin. (98 min, PG. Bijou, Capitol)

PIECE BY PIECEHHH Lego animation tells the story of Pharrell Williams, who stars in the musical biopic with director Morgan Neville, Kendrick Lamar and Gwen Stefani. (93 min, PG. Catamount)

SATURDAY NIGHTHHH1/2 Jason Reitman’s comedy-drama chronicles the 90 minutes before the 1975 premiere of “Saturday Night Live.” (109 min, R. Big Picture, Welden; reviewed 10/16)

SMALL THINGS LIKE THESEHHHH Cillian Murphy plays a man discovering the dark secrets of the local Magdalen Laundry in this historical drama based on Claire Keegan’s novel. (98 min, PG-13. Capitol)

SMILE 2HHH1/2 In the sequel to the horror hit, a pop star (Naomi Scott) is stalked by … a cheery expression? With Kyle Gallner and Drew Barrymore. (127 min, R. Majestic)

TERRIFIER 3HHH Art the Clown (David Howard Thornton) gets his own holiday movie in the third installment of this cult gore-fest. “Unrated” means don’t bring kids. (125 min, NR. Stowe)

VENOM: THE LAST DANCEHH Tom Hardy returns as the Marvel Comics character in a complicated relationship with an alien symbiote. (109 min, PG-13. Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Star, Stowe, Sunset, Welden)

WE LIVE IN TIMEHHH1/2 John Crowley (Brooklyn) directed this romance starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh. (107 min, R. Majestic, Sunset; reviewed 10/30)

WHITE BIRDHH1/2 A boy learns life lessons from his grandmother’s story of escaping Nazi-occupied France in this family drama. (120 min, PG-13. Big Picture)

THE WILD ROBOTHHHH1/2 A shipwrecked robot becomes caretaker to an orphaned gosling in this animated family adventure. (101 min, PG. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Stowe)

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A CHRISTMAS STORY (Sunset)

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THE FIFTH ELEMENT (Essex, Sun & Wed 20 only)

THE POLAR EXPRESS (Sunset)

WHITE HEAT (Catamount, Wed 13 only)

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ESSEX CINEMAS & T-REX THEATER: 21 Essex Way, Suite 300, Essex, 879-6543, essexcinemas.com

MAJESTIC 10: 190 Boxwood St., Williston, 878-2010, majestic10.com

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PLAYHOUSE MOVIE THEATRE: 11 S. Main St., Randolph, 728-4012, playhouseflicks.com

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Patched Together

e Fleming Museum shows a rich and diverse selection of quilts

BY ALICE DODGE

• adodge@sevendaysvt.com

Winter is almost here, and while some people are giddy at the prospect of sparkling slopes in the frosty air, others are looking to spend the next four months — or possibly four years — under the covers.

The University of Vermont’s Fleming Museum of Art explores that impulse with “Handstitched Worlds: The Cartography of Quilts” and a smaller sister exhibition, “About Place: Quilts From Vermont

Museums,” both on view through December 6. The 18 quilts in “Handstitched Worlds” come from the collection of the American Folk Art Museum in New York.

“Handstitched Worlds” opens with “Map Quilt,” made in 1886 by an unrecorded artist, possibly from Virginia. Quilting developed as a way to create something functional from scraps, and although other works in the exhibition showcase that tradition and its roots

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in thrift or poverty, this one is part of a di erent trend. It’s a swath of sumptuous velvets, ribbons, brocades and silks. Seams are emphasized with embroidered designs; there’s an even more lusciously decorated example of a “crazy quilt” across the hall in “About Place.” According to the label, this version of the U.S. map can be traced to 1880s ladies’ magazines, which published and popularized many quilt patterns.

While the curators make a connection to the idea of manifest destiny, the artist seems to have embellished her design a bit at random: Texas gets its star, but Colorado sports a cobweb. She did presciently assign California blue, Florida red and Pennsylvania purple — as accurate as any modern pollster.

This quilt is the only definitively cartographic one in the show. The curators have framed the collection not as works that literally include maps, nor even as regional samplings, but simply as a fantastic diversity of techniques and sensibilities that the viewer may not expect.

SOME OF THE MOST ARRESTING DESIGNS ARE ALSO MYSTERIOUS.

“In Honor Shall Wave Spread,” a 7-by-6-foot embroidery on cotton, looks like a runaway doodle from a history lecture. In simple linear red stitches on a white background, the artist draws zebras, potted plants, a rooster, a bu alo hunt, St. George slaying a dragon, Teddy Roosevelt, bunnies, a Union fifer and drummer trampling another soldier, and coal scuttles of the rich and the poor — probably taken from a political cartoon about the 1902 United Mine Workers’ strike — among other designs. It’s carefully sewn chaos. If this artist were alive today, she’d be making memes of kittens shooting rainbow lasers in space.

Another anonymous offering from the early 20th century, “Charm Quilt,” is a grid of 2,068 1.5-inch squares, quilted (like many in the exhibition) with tiny, impeccable stitches. Here, the triumph isn’t one of geometry, but of pattern: Each cotton square bears a print, many of them surprisingly modern. Zebra stripes sit near designs that look like calligraphy or dotted graph paper; others resemble the stylized squiggles and slashes of early ’90s wallpaper. The label posits di erent reasons why this type of quilt came to be known as a “charm” quilt, among them that people may have traded scraps of fabric and that the squares might have retained luck or memories from the original garments.

Unusual materials make for intriguing works throughout the show. A “Calamanco Quilt” from the early 1800s is made from glazed wool, pressed with hot irons until

"Map Quilt," 1886, by an unrecorded artist

mandala-like, impeccably neat design features appliquéd stacks of felted wool in British army red, navy, and olive greens. American quilting has been heavily influenced by the conditions of slavery. Although none of these quilts is believed to have been made by enslaved people, that history is acknowledged. Nora McKeown Ezell’s “Star Quilt,” from 1977, draws on the Black tradition of using the Star of Hope motif — a reference to the celestial navigation used on the underground railroad. Ezell’s bright colors intensify stars at different scales with pieces cut at different angles, an explosive composition that’s only a step away from op art.

A more traditional star quilt in “About Place,” made by an Indigenous artist in the early 20th century, also has exquisite, mind-bending geometry, this time paired with flower motifs that recall Eastern woodlands patterns.

Some of the most arresting designs are also mysterious. The “‘Ella’ Crazy Quilt,” by an unrecorded artist from 1922, combines a range of black and off-black suiting materials with light-colored embroidery. Each block could be its own unlabeled map; expanses in all different shapes and sizes make a subtly-toned topography with no legend. It’s similar to one of the non-quilts in the show, panels from Jerry Gretzinger’s ongoing project, “Jerry’s Map,” which has created a fictional world from unrelated map panels.

While the inclusion of a few works by known artists adds a sense of individual personalities to the show, one of the medium’s most powerful aspects is that quilts are often created through collective action. The early 20th-century “Friendship Album Quilt” and the “Cross River Album Quilt” from 1861 are both made up of pattern blocks by different women, signed in embroidery with names or initials.

it shines. The patterns aren’t pieced together but embossed into the glossy blue surface.

Another wool blanket, probably from India, is a “Soldier’s Quilt” made from military uniforms. During the mid-tolate 19th century, soldiers sewed either as occupational therapy in hospitals or as a “useful alternative to less salubrious pursuits like drinking and gambling,” according to curatorial text. The

Mrs. Eldad Miller, for instance, embellished her block not only with her name and the date but also a tiny icon of one hand grasping another. Though most of the show’s labels credit an “Unrecorded Artist,” Miller’s proto-emoji reminds the viewer that these works of art weren’t made by any one extraordinary woman but by a lot of them together, stitching whole worlds out of whatever they had. ➆

INFO

“Handstitched Worlds: The Cartography of Quilts” and “About Place: Quilts from Vermont Museums,” on view through December 6 at the Fleming Museum in Burlington. “Outside the Block: Quilting Techniques and Aesthetics Across Mediums,” a companion pop-up exhibition, is on view through November 16. uvm.edu/fleming

From top: Detail from “In Honor Shall Wave Spread,” 1902, by an unrecorded artist; “Soldier’s Quilt,” 1850-1875, by an unrecorded artist; “Star Quilt,” 1977, by Nora McKeown Ezell

EXHIBITION

Brattleboro’s ‘Artful Ice Shanties’ Put a Twist on a Winter Tradition

BY ALICE DODGE • adodge@sevendaysvt.com

Imagine an icy, windswept lake. A village of shanties signals the presence of parka-clad fisherfolk in camp chairs, eager to escape the bustle of family and, if they’re lucky, bring home a walleye. Unless, of course, those shacks are actually art.

WINTER PREVIEW

Years ago, this reporter was one of many annual visitors to Minnesota’s Art Shanty Projects, then on Medicine Lake near the Twin Cities. The project was cofounded in 2004 with a shanty made by Peter Haakon Thompson and David Pitman. In the two decades since, it’s become a four-week event on Bdé Umáŋ/Lake Harriet in Minneapolis with hundreds of artists, performances and more than 27,000 visitors.

For the past five years, the same idea — on a smaller scale — has popped up in Brattleboro. The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center and Retreat Farm will host about 15 to 20 “Artful Ice Shanties” from February 15 to 23 this winter; aspiring shanty builders can register online through December 16 to participate.

What exactly is an art shanty? The definition is broad, though the space can be little. Usually it’s an outdoor structure that fits at least one person at a time; one of last year’s projects was a repurposed vintage phone booth. According to the museum’s press release, other past incarnations have included “a shanty that doubled as a working camera obscura, a shanty in the shape of a giant fish, a translucent shanty that used recycled lenses to simulate the experience of the northern lights, an enormous black die with moon-shaped dots, and Namaskônek, a shanty inspired by the Algonquin ancestors of the region.”

When Haakon Thompson built his first shanty in Minnesota, he was interested in art that takes place in small spaces outside the gallery. In a video describing the project, he said, “Just having the experience of people coming into your shanty and saying, ‘Well, what is this thing?’ and telling them it was art — and seeing them have this realization that Oh, this is art, also — was amazing to me.”

While some artists make projects that act like sculpture, many are also participatory — think tiny karaoke lounges and cozy huts full of knitters clicking away. In Brattleboro, prizes for inventive and thought-provoking shanties are awarded by a panel of judges including artists and ice fishing enthusiasts. In 2023, Matt Neckers built a shanty with an adult-size tricycle attached, a nod to how one actually pulls an ice fishing hut onto a lake.

The Brattleboro art shanties mostly stay safely on Retreat Farm’s lawn. Across the street, Retreat Meadows — the shallow body of water where the West River empties into the Connecticut — has been used for ice fishing for generations, and artists who make functional ice fishing houses (and have a fishing license) could choose to place them there, according to museum director Danny Lichtenfeld. But given that artists already need to get their creations to Retreat Farm and keep them intact through nine days of February weather, it’s better if they don’t also have to worry about rescuing them from the river bottom.

When asked what he’d tell artists looking to create a shanty, Lichtenfeld spoke to the visitor experience: “Build something that’s fun or meaningful to you, something you would be delighted or intrigued to encounter if you hadn’t built it.” ➆

INFO

“Artful Ice Shanties,” on view February 15 to 23 at Retreat Farm in Brattleboro; outdoor awards ceremony, February 22, 2 p.m.; registration deadline, December 16. brattleboromuseum.org

Clockwise from top: “Fanciful Flower Fairy Fishery” by Anne Murphy and Amy Nelson; “Fishing for Snowflakes” by Annalise Bischoff; “Human Rights Heroes” by Wardsboro Elementary School students; “Wood & Reed” by Tom Mosakowski and Melissa Lee

CALLS TO ARTISTS

ART IN STATE BUILDINGS: A call for proposals for public art projects for the Vermont Superior Court in Windsor. The proposed permanent work of art should create a welcoming environment; total budget for the commission is $42,000. Apply online at vermontartscouncil.org. Vermont Arts Council, Montpelier, November 13-22. Info, 828-3291.

CALL FOR ENTRIES TO 10 BY 10: Members are invited to submit gallery-ready works in any medium that do not exceed 10 by 10 inches for the exhibition, which runs from December 6 to January 28. Drop off works on November 25 and 26, 2 to 4 p.m. T.W. Wood Gallery, Montpelier, November 13-26. Free for members. Info, info@twwoodgallery.org.

OPENINGS + RECEPTIONS

‘OUTSIDE THE BLOCK: QUILTING TECHNIQUES AND AESTHETICS ACROSS MEDIUMS’: A pop-up exhibition featuring several works on paper and other examples of unique materials that use quilting. Fleming Museum of Art, Burlington, through November 16. Info, 656-8582.

‘AMERICANS AND THE HOLOCAUST’: An exhibit from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum addressing Americans’ responses to refugees, war and genocide in the 1930s and ’40s. Stowe Free Library, through December 19. Info, 253-6145.

BETSY SMITH: An exhibition of watercolors and acrylics of birds, wildlife and landscapes from the former pilot and VINS volunteer. Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Quechee, through January 31. Info, 359-5000.

BILL DAVISON: “Diamonds and Rust,” a posthumous exhibition curated by Kathleen Schneider and featuring prints, works on paper and sculpture by the former UVM professor. Panel talk: Wednesday, November 13, 5-6:30 p.m. Francis Colburn Gallery, University of Vermont, Burlington, through November 29. Info, 656-2014.

MEMBERS’ ART SHOW AND SALE: The 42nd annual unjuried show featuring the creations of 115 New England-based artists. Work includes paintings,

sculpture, stained glass, fiber art, drawing, decals and printmaking. Reception: November 14, 5-7 p.m. The Current, Stowe, November 14-December 14. Info, 253-8358.

JULIANNA BRAZILL: “Recent Works,” a solo exhibition of 10 years of paintings, pen-and-ink illustrations, and comics by the Winooski-based artist. Reception: Thursday, November 14, 5:30-7 p.m. South Burlington Public Art Gallery, through January 24. Info, 846-4107.

ARISTA ALANIS: “Windfall,” paintings and monoprints by the third-generation Mexican American artist, who grew up in Houston and has worked at VSC, primarily coordinating education programs with local schools, for three decades. Reception: Friday, November 15, 4-6 p.m. Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, through December 11. Info, 635-2727.

‘P.O.V. THREE VERMONT ARTISTS’: An exhibition of acrylic and airbrush works by Alicia Williams; landscapes, abstracts and bovine portraits by JR Ewing; and works by deaf photographer and videographer Maxwell Ward. Reception: Friday, November 15, 5:307:30 p.m. Vermont State University-Castleton Bank Gallery, Rutland, through December 21. Info, 468-1119.

‘FROST AND FABLE’: A seasonal showcase of fine art, handcrafted ornaments, woven blankets, ceramics, stained glass and hand-bound books by 15 local artists. Reception features refreshments by Lincoln Peak Vineyard and Thistle & Honey Baking. Reception: November 15, 5-7 p.m. Sparrow Art Supply, Middlebury, November 15-January 25. Info, 989-7225.

SMALL WORKS 2024: An annual holiday exhibit featuring two- and three-dimensional works that are 12 by 12 inches or smaller. A collection of 8-by-8-inch painted panels will be auctioned off as a fundraiser for the Artistree scholarship fund through December 14. Reception: Friday, November 15, 5-7 p.m. Artistree Community Arts Center, South Pomfret, November 15-December 21. Info, 457-3500.

DEBORAH HOLMES: “Six Seasons of Vermont,” a show of 30 new watercolor paintings capturing landscapes throughout the year. Artist demonstration: Saturday, November 16, 1-3 p.m. Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery, Burlington, through November 30. Info, 863-6458.

FALL/WINTER 2024 MEMBER EXHIBITION: Works by more than 300 artists from throughout New England and beyond, including paintings, drawings, prints, textile/fiber works, sculpture, photography and ceramics. Reception: Saturday, November 16, 2-4 p.m. Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester, November 16-February 9. Info, 367-1311.

CAITRIN ROESLER: “Pure and Simple,” a show of portraits inspired by vintage photographs. Reception: Saturday, November 16, 3-5 p.m. Barr Hill, Montpelier, November 16-December 15. Info, caitrin.roesler@ gmail.com.

NICK ELLISON: “Water: Shape and Time,” an exhibition of palladiotypes that use elements of water to depict the passage of time. Reception: Sunday, November 17, 3-5 p.m. Next Stage Arts, Putney, November 16-February 9. Info, 451-0053.

BEATRICE LINTNER: Expressive portraiture, framed illustrations and Northeast Kingdom landscapes by the Morrisville painter. Espresso Bueno, Barre, November 19-December 31. Info, 479-0896.

ART EVENTS

ARTIST TALK: JESSICA DICKINSON: A discussion with the artist about her experimental studio practice, along with recent exhibitions. Her work is primarily situated in painting and encompasses drawing, writing and installations. Johnson Memorial Building, Middlebury College, Wednesday, November 13, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, boxoffice@middlebury.edu.

VISITING ARTIST TALK: DAVID WILLIAMS: An exploration of the Brooklyn mixed-media artist’s experimentation with collaging canvas, printmaking material (monotypes, etchings, woodcuts, lithographs), found paper, nylon, polyester and silk. Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, Wednesday, November 13, 8-9 p.m. Free. Info, 635-2727.

GUEST CURATOR TALK: KENNETH J. MYERS: A discussion by the curator of American Art at the Detroit Institute of Arts about ideas informing the

recent reinstallation of the collection, which is organized to highlight ways in which art objects reinforced or challenged culturally dominant assumptions about gender, race and Americanness. Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, Thursday, November 14, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, boxoffice@ middlebury.edu.

ARTIST TALK: NEGINA AZIMI AND ANTHONY SURRATT: A conversation with the artists about their work in conjunction with the exhibition “Lineages: Artists Are Never Alone.” Register online at svac.org. Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum, Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester, Thursday, November 14, 5:30 p.m. Free with museum admission. Info, 362-1405.

VIRTUAL TALK: VERMONT’S CHURCHILL ETTINGER — 40 YEARS OF SKI ART: A discussion by collector Curt Simonson and Tom Ettinger, former director of Sports Illustrated and the artist’s son, about the prolific 20th-century painter of skiing. Zoom event with online registration at vtssm. org. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum, Stowe, Thursday, November 14, 7 p.m. Free; $10 suggested donation. Info, 253-9911.

ARTIST TALK: ARISTA ALANIS AND JAMES SECOR: A conversation with the artists concurrent with the exhibition “Wanderings.” AVA Gallery and Art Center, Lebanon, N.H., Saturday, November 16, 2-3:30 p.m. Info, 603-448-3117.

ARTIST TALK: DOMINIQUE GUSTIN: A discussion of “UnNatural Light,” a multimedia installation featuring digital portraiture. AVA Gallery and Art Center, Lebanon, N.H., Saturday, November 16, 4-5 p.m. Info, 603-448-3117.

ART SOCIAL FOR ‘CELEBRATE’!: A reception for the annual holiday show, featuring work by more than 75 member artists and a performance by cellist Michael Close. Studio Place Arts, Barre, Saturday, November 16, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 479-7069.

CLOSING PERFORMANCE: ‘BEDSHEETS FOR THE NOT YET HUMANITY’: A fiddle lecture by Peter Schumann of Bread and Puppet Theater and the inauguration of a site for a future bread oven at the school, followed by short performances and music. Jerome Lipani’s Bread and Puppet documentary films and photographs by Greg Cook will be shown. Following tradition, bread and aioli will be served. Sutton School of Art, Sutton, Québec, Sunday, November 17, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $10; no one turned away for lack of funds. Info, allo@ ecoleartsutton.ca.

ARTIST TALK: SUSAN MIKULA AND CHARLIE

HUNTER: A discussion of “ISLAND,” Mikula’s exhibition of haunting images of the historied 30-acre “island” in Bellows Falls, by the photographer and curator. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, Tuesday, November 19, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 257-0124.

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, Tuesday, November 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m. By donation. 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 at assetsforartists.org. Vermont Arts Council, Montpelier, through January 28. Info, assetsforartists@massmoca.org. ➆

music+nightlife

Press Play

Six Vermont music podcasts you should be listening to

BY SAMANTHA RANDLETT

Vermont is home to a vast variety of musicians, bands, creatives and artists with stories to tell — and it’s not just Seven Days doing the reporting. Increasingly, podcasters have taken on the job of immortalizing the local scene and sharing its music, each with their own shtick or signature that makes them stand out. Some welcome touring guests who are just passing through, while others keep interviews focused on home-grown talent. But they all share one thing: their love of Vermont and music.

Check out these six Vermont music podcasts. ➆

'VERMONT TALKS'

After a brief hiatus, “Vermont Talks” is back and celebrated its five-year anniversary on Halloween. Originally founded on the rejection of “quick entertainment,” according to host Becca Hammond, the show focuses on community outreach. “I just want to get to know my neighbors by interviewing everybody who is doing a cool project,” Hammond said.

While Hammond interviews various creative folks, as a musician herself, she’s partial to the local music scene. Guests have included Big Heavy World cofounder James Lockridge, producer and tour manager James Cross, and old-school hardcore band Old North End.

their music on the air and share the stories behind their songs and careers. The goal of each episode is to get to the question of motivation: “What makes you want to make music?”

Because there are so many episodes to choose from, “Rocket Shop Radio Hour” is a good show to binge. Chances are, your favorite local band or artist has already been interviewed, including Andriana Chobot, Eric George and Cricket Blue.

YOU TRULY DON’T KNOW WHAT SOMEONE IS GOING TO SAY UNTIL YOU SIT DOWN.

KYLE THOMPSON

DJ Tom Proctor, who has hosted the show for years, will soon pass the torch to coproducer Abbey Berger-Knorr, with Keagan La erty as her cohost. Bob Colquhoun has produced the show since the dawn of the podcast. “What’s special to me about the show is that we get to record the musical history of Vermont while it’s happening,” he said.

Hammond aims to put guests at ease by interviewing them wherever they feel most comfortable, she said. Audio quality also matters to her, so she travels around the state to chat in person, avoiding the dreaded Zoom interview. She prefers to let her guests do most of the talking, so depending on how chatty they are, episodes can range from 30 to 90 minutes.

Hammond enjoys listening to others talk about their passions and connecting organically in conversation. “We get into a lot of social issues, because artists usually have something that they stand for and believe in strongly,” she said. “I want to give any Vermonter with a project, business or a message a platform to express whatever they have to share.”

Find “Vermont Talks” on all podcast platforms.

'ROCKET SHOP RADIO HOUR'

Created by Burlington’s volunteer-run nonprofit Big Heavy World, “Rocket Shop Radio Hour” is a weekly show that first aired on 105.9 FM the Radiator in 2007 and added a podcast in 2015. The show features music and interviews with Vermont-based musicians who have at least four original songs, but beyond that, there are no rules. Every genre is welcome.

Between interview segments, acts play

“Rocket Shop Radio Hour” airs live on the Radiator Wednesdays at 8 p.m. and streams on most major podcast platforms.

'3SOME'

While its name may suggest something else, “3SOME" is a new podcast centered on music and memories. Local DJ and rapper Kyle Thompson, aka Fattie B, asks his guests to name three songs that remind them of something personal. While he does review their picks in advance, Thompson gets his guests’ raw and truthful stories about each song for the first time on-air. Whether a song is part of a guest’s flashbulb memory or they simply associate it with a period in their life, “you truly don’t know what someone is going to say until you sit down,” Thompson said. “It could be happy memories like a first kiss, sad memories of a parent dying, or anything and everything in between.” While “3SOME” is only a few episodes in, notable guests have included artist Katharine Montstream, DJ Craig Mitchell and Andrew X Smith of the band Chin Ho! In the show’s fourth installment, Thompson’s friend and former Belizbeha bandmate Shauna Anderson turned the mic around and interviewed him. Future guests will include Dwight Ritcher of Dwight + Nicole, Higher Ground co-owner Alex Crothers, and Russ Lawton of Trey Anastasio Band and Soule Monde. Listen to "3SOME" on hearthis.at.

Kyle ompson, aka Fattie B, host of "3SOME"

'AB.STRACT'

Another Big Heavy World podcast, “ab. stract” is not-so-coincidentally also hosted by Berger-Knorr. While sister podcast “Rocket Shop Radio Hour” focuses solely on Vermont musicians, Berger-Knorr opens up “ab.stract” to local artists and professionals of all kinds, not just musicians but also cinematographers, woodworkers and mental health advocates. The host asks her guests to choose

five songs to discuss on air, giving them no guidelines or prompts beyond that. The songs serve as starting points for deep discussions on a range of topics. In one recent episode, graphic designer and illustrator Laci Harmon spoke of her new art and clothing brand, Tantivy, and her love of songwriting and dancing. Comedian Marlon Fisher talked about comedy and fatherhood on his episode.

“I love getting to know people through their music,” Berger-Knorr said. Guests have shared everything from songs from their childhood to all-time favorites to what they are listening to that week. On the broadcast version of the show, Sunday mornings on the Radiator, you can hear those songs stitched into the interviews. Due to licensing issues, Berger-Knorr can’t include the songs on the podcast, but listeners can cue up the show’s master playlist on Spotify to hear later or alongside the pod.

“ab.stract” airs live on the Radiator Sundays at 10 a.m. and is available on Spotify.

'GOLDEN HOUR'

With “Golden Hour,” hosts Shaun Machia and Travis Card aim to fill a niche in Chittenden County by giving a

Abbey Berger-Knorr, host of the "ab.stract" podcast

Charlie Mayne with "Golden Hour" cohost Travis Card

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platform to local skateboarding figures and connecting skate culture to the larger Vermont arts and culture scene. The podcast is conversational and relatable; in Machia’s words, it feels like “a hang with old friends.”

Derived largely from the hip-hop scene, the show’s musical guests include rappers, DJs and producers. The duo also hosts fellow skaters, graffiti artists and other members of the skating community. They tailor the flow of conversation to each guest with the goal of creating, as Machia put it, “little intersections of touchstone camaraderie. We really just like to get to know the people in town who are doing their own thing.”

Machia and Card grew up skating together in greater Burlington, where both attended high school. The two friends launched the podcast in 2021 as a response to the isolation of the pandemic.

Machia said they saw the podcast as a way to “go against the grain in terms of how [we] use the internet” and create a “local versus global network” in Vermont. “Golden Hour” inspired the pair to create

a sister podcast, “Vermontrepreneurs,” and a locally shot skate film, “iHomie.”

“Golden Hour” is available on YouTube and Spotify.

'LOAD-IN THROUGH THE BACK'

“Load-In Through the Back” bills itself as “a music podcast with personality.”

That personality comes courtesy of cohosts Troy Millette and Paul Varricchione, who launched their pod this summer after bonding over a shared love of music.

As the name suggests, the two men like to ask their musical guests for their strangest load-in stories. From there, the guests control the conversation — no matter where it goes. Whether the cohosts are committing to the bit as Canadian singer-songwriter Steve Poltz shares his sordid attempt to get home from Mexico or discussing social justice with children’s musician Laurie Berkner, they know how to draw a good story from their guests.

“We want to talk to people who want to talk to us,” Millette said.

Millette tours with his band Troy

Millette & the Fire Below. Producer Varricchione formerly cohosted the “No Thought Required” podcast. The duo’s broadcast styles are complementary: Millette takes the lead on most of the “Load-In” interviews, but Varricchione is quick with his quips.

Millette and Varricchione aren’t afraid

to cold-call or DM a potential guest, no matter how far the reach may be. Their fearlessness is paying off: Upcoming guests include Everclear, Wheatus and Fastball.

“Load-In Through the Back” is available at loadinpodcast.com, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Troy Millette, cohost of the "LoadIn Through the Back" podcast

CLUB DATES

live music

WED.13

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

Brad Barr, La Force (singer-songwriter) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 6 p.m. $25/$30.

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.

The Palmer Squares, Mister Burns, Tobyraps (hip-hop) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $15/$20. Troy Millette (singer-songwriter) at Two Heroes Brewery Public House, South Hero, 6 p.m. Free.

Wednesday Night Dead (Grateful Dead tribute) at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center, 7 p.m. $10.

Wet-Aid 4 (indie) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 8 p.m. $10/$15.

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

THU.14

Acoustik Ruckus (bluegrass) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 8 p.m. Free.

Chat Pile, Mamaleek, Traindodge (indie rock) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $25/$28.

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

Hello Shark, Paper Castles, Blueberry Betty (indie rock) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 8 p.m.

$12/$15.

Jazz with Alex Stewart and Friends (jazz) at the 126, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

Photay, sunking, Two Sev (electronic) at Monkey House, Winooski, 8 p.m. $15/$18.

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

Tiny Heart Explosions (folk) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 8 p.m. Free.

Vermont Jazz Trio (jazz jam) at Hugo’s, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Free. Vundabar, Courting (indie rock) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $22/$25.

FRI.15

Alisa Amador, Beane (folk) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $15.

Borrow the Bones (rock) at Whammy Bar, Calais, 7 p.m. Free.

Cleary/Gagnon/Saulnier Jazz Trio in Residence (jazz) at the Phoenix, Waterbury, 7:30 p.m. $15-30.

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

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.

Lame Sauce

It’s been a big year for LILY SEABIRD. The Burlington-based singer-songwriter signed to Philadelphia indie label Lame-O Records, which is releasing her critically acclaimed 2024 album, Alas, on vinyl this week, alongside an acoustic EP with two new tracks and select songs from the LP. To celebrate, she wraps up her current East Coast tour with two Vermont shows: Friday, November 15, at Foam Brewers in Burlington with Brooklyn songwriter MARGAUX; and Sunday, November 17, at the Stone Church in Brattleboro with Brooklyn indie-folk band FLORIST.

Donna the Buffalo, Richie Stearns (roots rock) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $30/$35.

George Nostrand (acoustic) at Poultney Pub, 6 p.m. Free.

Ian Burton (acoustic) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Jaded Ravins (Americana) at Two Heroes Brewery Public House, South Hero, 7 p.m. Free.

Jatoba, Good Gravy (jam) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 8 p.m. $12.

JP Harris (singer-songwriter) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 9 p.m. Free.

Jukebox: With a Little Help From Our Friends (classical) at ArtsRiot, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $15-35. Karl Miller & the Instrumentals (acoustic) at ArtsRiot, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free.

Lily Seabird, Margaux (indie rock) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10/$12.

Lloyd Tyler Band (covers) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 9 p.m. Free.

Monachino, Jarrett & Stats (jazz) at Hugo’s, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Nick Cassarino, Evan Jennison (jam) at the Double E Lounge at Essex Experience, 8 p.m. $20.

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

Rap Night Burlington (hip-hop) at Drink, Burlington, 9 p.m. $5.

Satyrdagg (jazz, rock) at CharlieO’s World Famous, Montpelier, 9:30 p.m. Free.

She Was Right (covers) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 5 p.m. Free.

The Stragglers (folk) at 14th Star Brewing, St. Albans, 6 p.m. Free.

Stumble Bee Bumble, Brian Baker, the Panic, Pearlykesh (rock) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.

Swamp Frog (rock) at the Old Post, South Burlington, 8 p.m. Free.

Timothy James (acoustic) at Gusto’s, Barre, 6 p.m. Free.

Tsunamibots (surf rock) at Standing Stone Wines, Winooski, 8:30 p.m. Free.

Two for Flinching (acoustic) at 1st Republic Brewing, Essex, 6 p.m. Free.

SAT.16

Bad Horsey (country, rock) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 9 p.m. Free.

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

Bob Gagnon Trio (jazz) at Hugo’s, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Cal Humberto, Three Piece Meal (singer-songwriter) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 8 p.m. $5.

Carbon Leaf (indie folk) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $30/$35.

Carrie Cook (singer-songwriter) at Whammy Bar, Calais, 7 p.m. Free.

Hit Squad (covers) at Gusto’s, Barre, 9 p.m. Free.

Honey & Soul (soul) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free.

Jerborn (acoustic) at 1st Republic Brewing, Essex, 6 p.m. Free.

Karl Lucas (singer-songwriter) at the Den at Harry’s Hardware, Cabot, 7 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.

Madaila, Danny and the Parts (indie rock) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $15/$18.

Masha, Andie Vision (folk) at Despacito, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10.

Model 97, Old North End, Vallory Falls, New Nois (metal, hardcore) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.

MON.18

The Steel Wheels (folk) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $20/$25.

TUE.19

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. Busty and the Bass, Acqua Mossa (soul, funk) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 7 p.m. $18/$20.

Cooie’s Trio (soul) at Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Waitsfield, 5 p.m. Free.

Grateful Tuesdays (Grateful Dead tribute) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 9 p.m. $10/$20.

Honky Tonk Tuesday with Pony Hustle (country) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 9 p.m. $10.

Jay Southgate (vibraphone) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 5 p.m. Free.

Mariee Siou, Donnie CoCo (singer-songwriter) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 7 p.m. $15/$20.

Ocie Elliott, The Bones of J.R. Jones (folk) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $30/$35.

WED.20

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

Futurebirds, Color Green (roots rock) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $20/$25.

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

Peg Tassey’s Birthday Show (indie rock) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $15/$20.

Rangus, Milk Street, Sinking Season (punk, folk) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 9 p.m. Free.

Shane’s Apothecary (indie) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 5 p.m. Free.

Western Terrestrials (swing, Americana) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 9 p.m. Free.

8th Anniversary Party with Acqua Mossa, DJ Nikka T (soul, DJ) at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center, 7 p.m. Free.

SUN.17

Bit Brigade, Super Guitar Bros. (video game music) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $20/$25.

Florist, Lily Seabird (indie rock) at the Stone Church, Brattleboro, 6 p.m. $17/22.

Jaded Ravins (Americana) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free.

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

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

Late Night Café Jazz (jazz) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 8 p.m. $10.

Live Jazz (jazz) at Leunig’s Bistro & Café, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free. Mike Mac (singer-songwriter) at Two Heroes Brewery Public House, South Hero, 6:30 p.m. Free.

UVM Songwriter’s Circle Showcase (singer-songwriter) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Wednesday Night Dead (Grateful Dead tribute) at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center, 7 p.m. $10. Willverine (electronic) at the Wallflower Collective, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free.

WED.13

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.

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Writer’s Bloc (poetry open mic) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

THU.14

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

THU.14

Old Time Jam (string instrument open mic) 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.

trivia, karaoke, etc.

WED.13

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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.15

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

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

DJ Taka (DJ) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 11 p.m. $10/$15. John’s Jukebox (DJ) at Gusto’s, Barre, 9 p.m. Free.

Latin Night with DJ JP Black (DJ) at Einstein’s Tap House, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

Nikka T (DJ) at the Lounge at Nectar’s, Burlington, 8 p.m. $5.

SAT.16

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

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

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

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

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

Rekkon (DJ) at Einstein’s Tap House, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

SUN.17

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

WED.20

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.

open mics & jams

WED.13

Irish Trad Jam (Celtic) at ArtsRiot, Burlington, 7 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.

Open Stage Night (open mic) at Orlando’s Bar & Lounge, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free.

SUN.17

Olde Time Jam Session (open jam) at the Den at Harry’s Hardware, Cabot, noon. Free.

MON.18

Bluegrass Etc Jam (bluegrass jam) at Ottauquechee Yacht Club, Woodstock, 6:30 p.m. Free.

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

TUE.19

Open Mic Night (open mic) at Drink, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free.

WED.20

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.

comedy

WED.13

Pass the Potatoes (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.14

Gabby Bryan (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $20. Red Flags (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7:45 p.m. $5/$10.

FRI.15

Steve Hofstetter (comedy) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $30/$40. Would You Rather? (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 8:45 p.m. $5/$10.

TUE.19

The Cafeteria Presents: Hot Lunch Tuesdays (comedy) at ArtsRiot, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

WED.20

Improv Class Show (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Laugh Local VT Comedy Open Mic (comedy) at the Den, Williamstown, 7 p.m. Free.

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

Karaoke Night (karaoke) at Drink, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free. Karaoke with Cam (karaoke) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 9 p.m. Free.

Live Band Karaoke (karaoke) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 8 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.14

Karaoke Night (karaoke) at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center, 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.

FRI.15

Karaoke Friday Night (karaoke) at Park Place Tavern & Grill, Essex Junction, 8 p.m. Free.

SAT.16

Franklin County Variety Show (drag, burlesque) at the Depot, St. Albans, 8 p.m. $20 general admission; $40 VIP. Freak Fest 2: FREAK CHURCH (variety show, dance) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 10 p.m. $10.

SUN.17

Karaoke with DJ Coco Entertainment (karaoke) at Old Soul Design Shop, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 5 p.m. Free. Sunday Funday (games) at 1st Republic Brewing, Essex, noon. Free.

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

MON.18

Trivia Monday with Top Hat Entertainment (trivia) at McKee’s Original, Winooski, 7 p.m. Free.

She Contains Multitudes

After years of toiling as a relative unknown and reeling from the death of a friend, ALISA AMADOR was burned out and ready to give up on music. The bilingual singer-songwriter had all but called it quits in 2022 when the phone rang. It was NPR, calling to say that her song “Milonga accidental” had won that year’s Tiny Desk Contest — the first Spanish-language song to do so. That surprising turn buoyed the Boston-based artist, who set about reinventing herself and her music. The result is her genre-spanning debut studio album, Multitudes, released in June on the prestigious Thirty Tigers label. Touring behind that record, Amador plays Radio Bean in Burlington this Friday, November 15, with support from singer-songwriter BEANE

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

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

TUE.19

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 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.

WED.20

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

FRI.15 // ALISA AMADOR [FOLK]

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Madaila, The Suite

(SELF-RELEASED, DIGITAL)

Once upon a time, Madaila were poised to be the next Vermont band to break out of the Green Mountain scene. Their 2015 album, The Dance, and 2016 followup, Traces, generated millions of streams on Spotify. Madaila popped up in publications such as Relix and Paste, which praised their high-energy brand of indie-dance-jam-pop.

But in 2018, singersongwriter and front man Mark Daly shut down the project in order to spend more time with his family. He revived the Madaila name in subsequent years for a series of records that were essentially solo projects, leaning further and further into the marriage of electronic and acoustic sounds, a kind of club-folk vibe.

On Madaila’s latest record, The Suite, the band is back — sort of. What Daly has dubbed Madaila 2.0 bears some similarities to the original lineup, with a crew of top Burlington musicians backing him up. Founding member Jer Coons returns, though he’s traded the bass for the guitar this go-round. Kat Wright bassist Josh Weinstein, who appeared in earlier versions of Madaila, is also back, joined by newcomers Steve Hadeka (Matthew Mercury) on

Guthrie

Galileo, The Angels Will Never Wear White Again (Hunter’s Moon Edition)

(WINEDARK SOUND, DIGITAL)

Guthrie Galileo has always been a little bit witchy, and not just in his music. Now based in New York City, the former Burlingtonian singer-songwriter used to organize and host a shadowy community dinner/concert series from his Old North End apartment called the Nightshade Kitchen.

Like a hipster Strega Nona, he enchanted his guests with fresh, rustic cuisine as eclectic tunesmiths made music in the corner. The series morphed into the Nightshade Festival, which, in late summer 2024, was transmuted to the Spirit of Vermont music festival in

Mark Daly

drums and Villanelles keyboardist Zane Gunderson. Rounding out the refresh are Will Andrews, aka Willverine, on synth and trumpet and pedal steel player Tony Naples.

That this Madaila isn’t exactly the Obama-era version is demonstrated immediately on opener “By Myself.” The band’s dancier elements are restrained, if not largely chucked right out the window, in favor of a slick coating of indie pop.

“I know I can’t do this by myself,” Daly sings over a churning electronic beat, perhaps acknowledging that sometimes it’s better to bring some friends along for the ride.

A trace of adult contemporary has slipped into Madaila’s sound on The Suite, similar to Peter Gabriel’s late-’80s catalog when he moved away from spikier

Williston, at which Galileo’s Nightshade Kitchen was still in full e ect.

A food wizard in his own right, his deepest magic lies in his music. A milky blend of neo-R&B and electronica, Galileo’s sound was singular in the Queen City. Throughout his Vermont years, he released several dazzling albums, including one featuring nothing but Usher covers.

His latest release, The Angels Will Never Wear White Again (Hunter’s Moon Edition), is a reissue of his 2023 album of the same name. It features two new remixes and an additional tune not found on the original. Appropriately unveiled in the midst of spooky season, Angels sustains Galileo’s passionate pop while exploring new sonic realms inspired by classic horror

sounds to embrace world music and pop. On tunes such as “In the Dead of Night” and “Call It a Day,” Daly’s songwriting has evolved to focus on the elements of R&B and soul that were merely hinted at in his earlier work.

Despite the new lineup, much of the album still closely resembles the solo-Daly period of Madaila. “Thrown Into the Fire” gives a nice glimpse of the full crew, with delightful harmonies and stellar guitar work from Coons. Andrews’ trumpet joins the synths to create a bedrock of warm, comforting sounds.

That sense of peace and tranquility permeates most of The Suite. The neon-tinted vitality of the band’s original sound has been replaced by the songs of an older, wiser writer.

It’s understandable why a songwriter who mostly wanted to get people dancing a decade ago has shifted toward more contemplative work in the chaotic landscape of 2024. “Light Ahead,” with its glacial synths, tender melodic thrust and mournful pedal steel lines, seems much more fitting for the world Daly inhabits these days than the candy-sweet jams of a tune like “Realization” from Traces. It will be fascinating to see if longtime fans, man of whom soundtracked their college years with Madaila and are now grown-ups themselves, hop back in and ride with the band again.

Daly and the new-look Madaila celebrate the release of The Suite on Saturday, November 16, at the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge in South Burlington. The album is available now on all major streaming platforms.

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composers such as Ennio Morricone and John Carpenter.

Though the composers’ creepy essence is infused throughout, it’s most palpable in a few instrumental cuts that serve as the album’s centerpiece. “Witch’s Window,” an eerie toy box of horrors, brims with ghostly, thereminlike synth. It leads to the panic-stricken, pulsepounding “Nine Doors.” Clearly indebted to Carpenter, the horrortechno blitz conjures a cornered scream queen fighting for “final girl” status. “Stridula” concludes the mini suite with an amorphous choral reverie.

Angels’ pop-oriented tracks are just as haunted and freaky. Spare and bony, opener “Sanguine” is a halting banger

full of chasms. “Bonedance” is an acidhouse trip to a dark realm of warped samples and jagged synths.

Dark dance-floor fodder “Deaf Heaven” is a hellish romp, and the shape-shifting “Black Porcelain” oozes dread and suspense. It all leads to a brand-new cut, “The Lich King.” Named for an immortal undead creature often referenced in role-playing games, the track serves as a deathly invocation: “All is cold now to the touch / Ash to ash and dust to dust,” Galileo breathes over inching boom-bap beats and siren synth.

Closing with jacked-up remixes of “Sanguine” and “Nine Doors,” Angels is a moody collection of heart-chilling songs. Once again, Galileo casts a spell on his listeners that won’t be easily broken.

The Angels Will Never Wear White Again (Hunter’s Moon Edition) is available at guthriegalileo.bandcamp.com and on all major streaming services.

JORDAN ADAMS

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NOVEMBER 13-20, 2024

WED.13

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.

SMALL TOWNS, BIG IDEAS PITCH EVENT: Tech startups compete for cash prizes in a celebration of the entrepreneurship happening across rural America. Virtual option available. Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 5-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 436-4100.

WEARING MANY HATS: LEADERSHIP IN YOUR EVOLVING ROLE AS A BUSINESS OWNER: The Center for Women & Enterprise coaches food and beverage entrepreneurs on actionable leadership skills to boost their operation. Noon-1 p.m. $0-50 sliding scale; preregister. Info, 391-4874.

community

CURRENT EVENTS: Neighbors have an informal discussion about what’s in the news. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 878-4918.

crafts

GREEN MOUNTAIN CHAPTER OF THE EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD OF AMERICA: Anyone with an interest in the needle arts can bring a project to this monthly meeting. Holy Family Parish Hall, Essex Junction, 9:30 a.m.1 p.m. Free. Info, gmc.vt.ega@ gmail.com.

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.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN FILM SERIES: ‘LAND ARTISTS’: Paul Goldman explores Australia’s most internationally renowned architecture firm in his 2015 documentary. Virtual option available. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, adfilmseries@gmail. com.

‘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

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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.

GREAT ART WEDNESDAY

SERIES: ‘VAN GOGH: POETS & LOVERS’: This 2024 documentary examines the iconic artist’s pivotal years in the south of France, where he revolutionized his style. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 11 a.m. $15. Info, 382-9222.

‘LOST NATION’: History buffs watch local filmmaker Jay Craven’s Revolutionary War drama about Ethan Allen and Lucy Terry Prince, set in the early upstart Republic of Vermont. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 748-8291.

‘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.

‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: Through the power of special cameras, audiences are transported into

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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, $16.50-20; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

‘WHITE HEAT’: James Cagney stars in this gripping 1949 film noir about a psychopathic criminal’s prison break and payroll heist. A discussion follows. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

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

ELL CLASSES: ENGLISH FOR BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS: Learners of all abilities practice written and spoken English with trained instructors. Presented by Fletcher Free Library. 6:30-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, bshatara@ burlingtonvt.gov.

lgbtq

QUEER WRITERS’ GROUP: LGBTQ authors meet monthly to discuss their work, write from prompts, and give each other advice and feedback. Rainbow Bridge Community Center, Barre, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 622-0692. TRANS-FRIENDLY MOVEMENT

WORKSHOP: Sean Dorsey leads an all-levels dance class designed to be supportive of transgender, nonbinary and gender-nonconforming bodies. Dance Theatre, Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

outdoors

E-BIKE & BREW TOUR: Pedal lovers cycle through scenic trails and drink in the views with stops at four local breweries. Lamoille Valley Bike Tours, Johnson, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $85. Info, 730-0161.

québec

‘TITANIQUE’: Audiences revel in the campy chaos of this off-Broadway smash hit musical, featuring the songs of Céline Dion. Sylvan Adams Theatre, Segal Centre for Performing Arts, Montréal, 1 & 7:30 p.m. $75-80. Info, 514-739-7944.

seminars

OUTSMART THE SCAMMERS: Edward Jones financial advisor Nick Hart teaches listeners how to spot red flags and avoid

fraudulent encounters. Waterbury Public Library, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, judi@ waterburypubliclibrary.com.

sports

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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.

talks

FALL SPEAKER SERIES: DAVE ROBERTS: A VEIC managing consultant reviews the basics of electric vehicles and explains how Vermont is advancing their use. Yestermorrow Design/Build School, Waitsfield, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 496-5545.

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS SPEAKER SERIES: ROD SMOLLA: Vermont Law and Graduate School’s president examines a recent pivotal Supreme Court decision. 7-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, league@lwvofvt.org.

TARLETON GILLESPIE: In this year’s Zeltzerman Lecture, a senior researcher addresses the effects of online media platforms on the political climate. University of Vermont Alumni House, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3186.

theater

‘THE THANKSGIVING PLAY’: Native American playwright Larissa FastHorse’s hit satire follows four well-intentioned teaching artists as they try to create a culturally sensitive play for kids. Royall Tyler Theatre, University of Vermont, Burlington, 7:30-9:15 p.m. $10-25. Info, theatreanddance@uvm.edu.

‘THREE WOMEN OF SWATOW’: Centaur Theatre stages a darkly comedic drama in which three generations of Chinese Canadian women come together to resolve a bloody situation. Centaur Theatre, Montréal, 8 p.m. $22-68. Info, 514-288-3161.

words

FFL BOOK CLUB: Fletcher Free Library patrons gab about The End of Drum Time Hanna Pylväinen’s historical fiction novel set in the Scandinavian tundra. 6:30-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, bshatara@ burlingtonvt.gov.

KAREN MORRIS & RALPH

CULVER: Verse enthusiasts revel in an evening of new poetry works by two noteworthy Vermont authors. Norwich Bookstore, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1114.

LIFE STORIES WE LOVE TO

TELL: Prompts from group leader Maryellen Crangle inspire true tales, told either off the cuff or read from prewritten scripts. Presented by Dorothy Alling Memorial Library. 2-3:30 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 878-4918.

POETRY POTLUCK: Wordsmiths and readers bring a dish and a poem (their own or others’) to

share. Whirligig Brewing, St. Johnsbury, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, acampbell@catamountarts.org.

THU.14 agriculture

HORSE LOGGING

DEMONSTRATION: Curious folks witness the 19th-century method of clearing trees for agricultural land, now used as a method to improve forest health. MarshBillings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, Woodstock, 12:302:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 457-3368.

business

VERMONT WOMENPRENEURS

BIZ BUZZ MEETUP: Women business owners connect over coffee at a caffeinated networking confab. Kestrel Coffee Roasters, Burlington, 10-11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 870-0903.

climate crisis

DR. LESLEY-ANN DUPIGNYGIROUX: The Vermont state climatologist discusses current weather trends and explores what the future might hold. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 985-5124.

community

VERMONT VETS TOWN HALL: Veterans discuss what their service means to them while neighbors listen in a nonpolitical and welcoming environment. Pre-event dinner offered at 5:30 p.m. Chase Community Center, Vermont Law School, South Royalton, 6 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, vermont@vetstownhall.org.

conferences

NEK TOGETHER: An annual regional summit gathers more than 100 Vermont leaders and community members to tackle local challenges, dialogue and network. Burke Mountain Hotel & Conference Center, East Burke, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $0-50 sliding scale; preregister. Info, 540-797-9038.

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 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. education

CCV VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE: Curious folks learn more about the Community

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WED.13

burlington

ART EXPLORERS: Young creatives learn about art history and self-expression at this homeschooler-friendly program from Davis Studio. Recommended for ages 5 to 14. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 863-3403.

LEGO TIME: Little makers craft original masterpieces with classic, colorful blocks. Recommended for ages 4 to 11. Fletcher Free Library New North End Branch, Burlington, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 863-3403.

NANOWRIMO WRITE-IN: Aspiring authors ages 11 to 18 enjoy snacks and a comfortable spot to write alongside each other. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

STEAM SPACE: Kiddos in grades K to 5 explore science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics with fun and engaging activities. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

TODDLER TIME: Librarians bring out books, rhymes and songs specially selected for young ones 12 to 24 months. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1111:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

chittenden county

BABY TIME: Infants and their caregivers enjoy a slow, soothing story featuring songs, rhymes and lap play. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

HAFTY CRAFTY DAY: Kiddos ages 6 and up partake in a fun-filled hands-on activity. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140. PLAYGROUP & STORY TIME: Little ones and their caregivers listen to stories, sing songs and share toys with new friends. Richmond Free Library, 10 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 434-3036.

barre/montpelier

HOMESCHOOL BOOK GROUP: Kids ages 10 to 15 who learn at home bond over books. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

upper valley

PRE-K STORY TIME: Little ones ages 3 to 5 hear a different farm-themed tale every week. Snacks included. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 9:30-11 a.m. $10-12; preregister. Info, cpeavey@ billingsfarm.org.

NOV. 14-17 | THEATER

Extra, Extra!

Don’t just read all about it — see all about it. Longtime local jewel Lyric Theatre mounts Disney’s spunky musical Newsies at the Flynn in Burlington. Based on the real-life newsboy strike in turnof-the-20th-century New York City, the show remains relevant today with its resounding message of the media’s weighty role in shaping societal attitudes. Through catchy song and dazzling dance, audiences are pulled into the story of Jack “Cowboy” Kelly — a young newspaper hawker with big dreams — as he and his quirky cohort rally against conglomerate publisher Joseph Pulitzer.

‘NEWSIES’

Thursday, November 14, and Friday, November 15, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, November 16, 1 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, November 17, 1 and 6 p.m., at the Flynn Main Stage in Burlington. $20-55. Info, 658-1484, flynnvt.org.

THU.14 burlington

BABY & ME CLASS: Parents and their infants ages birth to 1 explore 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 to 5 in songs, movement and other fun activities. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

chittenden county

MIDDLE SCHOOL MAKERS: COOKING: Students in grades 4 through 8 make delicious homemade dishes. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

PRESCHOOL MUSIC WITH LINDA

BASSICK: The singer and storyteller extraordinaire guides little ones ages birth to 5 in indoor music and movement. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

PRESCHOOL PLAY TIME: 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 ages birth to 5 learn from songs, crafts and picture books. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

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.

FRI.15 burlington

VISIT WITH VASYA: Kiddos of all ages flock to the beloved therapy dog for a bit of unconditional love. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:15-11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

chittenden county

‘MUPPET TREASURE ISLAND’: Jim Henson’s 1996 reimagining of the classic tale by Robert Louis Stevenson captures the hearts of audience members. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

HOMESCHOOL SOCIAL: Families meet for a morning of socializing, exploring, and learning about the library’s catalog and resources. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

LEGO BUILDERS: Mini makers explore and create new worlds with stackable blocks. Recommended for ages 6 and up. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

MUSICAL STORY TIME WITH MS. LIZ: Little ones ages birth to 4 wiggle and dance to familiar songs and rhymes. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

TEEN 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

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 themed science, art and nature activities. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

barre/montpelier

POKÉMON CLUB: I choose you, Pikachu! Elementary and teenage fans of the franchise — and beginners, too — trade 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

upper valley

STORY TIME: Preschoolers take part in tales, tunes and playtime. Latham Library, Thetford, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 785-4361.

TEEN ZINE NIGHT: Cartoonist Daryl Seitchik guides DIYers as they create passion-project booklets. Ages 13 to 20. Junction Arts & Media, White River Junction, 5-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 295-6688.

SAT.16

burlington

‘LABYRINTH’: David Bowie stars as the goblin king in Jim Henson’s 1986 dark fantasy adventure epic. The Screening Room @ VTIFF, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. $5-10. Info, 660-2600.

College of Vermont’s programs and financial aid options. 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 828-4060.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘BLUE WHALES: RETURN OF THE GIANTS 3D’: See WED.13.

‘FUNGI: THE WEB OF LIFE 3D’: See WED.13.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.13.

‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.13.

‘PARIS, TEXAS’: Audience members relish a 40th anniversary 4K restoration screening of Wim Wenders’ 1984 road trip drama starring Harry Dean Stanton. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $6-12. Info, 660-2600.

games

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

ART YOGA: Artist Sharon Fennimore combines awareness with a child’s sense of play and curiosity. Waterbury Public Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, judi@waterburypubliclibrary. com.

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.

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

POTLUCK FOR PARENTS & CAREGIVERS OF TRANS YOUTH: Families with transgender children bring a dish or snack to share while fostering community, friendship and connection. Outright Vermont, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, amelia@ outrightvt.org.

music

BON DÉBARRAS: The Montréal trio performs a lively fusion of Québécois folk and traditional step-dancing tunes. Westford

Common Hall, 6:30-7:30 p.m. By donation. Info, 233-5293.

LOCALS NIGHT: Oenophiles enjoy the vineyard’s offerings, small bites and live tunes by local musicians in a cozy, intimate setting. Lincoln Peak Vineyard, New Haven, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-7368.

MARTY FOGEL WITH THREAD OF BLUE: The jazz saxophonist and his quintet perform works from Jewish sources, including liturgical melodies and originals inspired by religious texts. Proceeds benefit the Lost Mural Project and Full Circle Preschool. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. $5-54. Info, hello@ ohavizedek.org.

VERMONT SYMPHONY

ORCHESTRA: ‘JUKEBOX: WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS’: Four members of the orchestra perform a diverse program of works selected by lucky winners of a previous show’s audience. Artistree Community Arts Center, South Pomfret, 7 p.m. $40. Info, 457-3500.

outdoors

E-BIKE & BREW TOUR: See WED.13.

NOVEMBER BIRD MONITORING

WALK: New and experienced avian aficionados join a slow-paced stroll to identify fall warblers, listen to birdsong, practice using binoculars and contribute to the eBird database. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 8-10 a.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 434-3068.

québec

‘TITANIQUE’: See WED.13, 7:30 p.m.

seminars

EVERYDAY BICYCLING: TIPS & TRICKS FOR RIDING: Certified cycling instructor Bevin Barber-Campbell covers basic safety principles, tips for commuting and gear recommendations. Hosted by Vital Communities. Noon-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 291-9100.

talks

DR. PAMELA WALKER: A University of Vermont associate professor of history enlightens listeners about the overlooked role of pacifist Vermont women in the Civil Rights Movement. Billings Library, University of Vermont, Burlington, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3131.

NAIMA K. WADE: A poet and educator reflects on how we can create our own healing legacies and nurture a more just and equitable society. Bennington Free Library, 7-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 262-2626.

theater

‘THE BOLD, THE YOUNG & THE MURDERED’: Audiences howl at this hilarious stage comedy about a squabbling soap opera cast and its director, who winds up dead. Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $25-28. Info, 448-0086.

NOV. 15 & 16 | DANCE

Moving Mountains

Praised as “evocative, compelling [and] elegant” by LA Weekly, acclaimed San Fransisco company Sean Dorsey Dance presents The Lost Art of Dreaming at Middlebury College’s Mahaney Arts Center. Founded by Emmy Award-winning transgender choreographer Sean Dorsey, the company brings trans-positive overtones to the stage through a fierce combination of precise dance, intimate storytelling, original music and elaborate costuming, awakening audiences’ imaginations. The show is a sensuous feast for the eyes and the heart — and invites viewers to meditate on a more loving, humane future.

SEAN DORSEY DANCE: ‘THE LOST ART OF DREAMING’

Friday, November 15, and Saturday, November 16, 7:30 p.m., at Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre, Middlebury College. $5-25; KN95 masks required. Info, 443-6433, middlebury.edu.

‘KING LEAR’: Michole Biancosino directs a new adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy about an aging monarch’s plans to divide his kingdom between three daughters. Wright Memorial Theatre, Middlebury College, 7:30 p.m. $5-10. Info, 443-6433.

‘NEWSIES’: Lyric Theatre raises the curtain on the inspiring story of a group of newsboys that rallied against two large publishers, based on a real event. See calendar spotlight. Flynn Main Stage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $20-55. Info, 658-1484.

‘THE THANKSGIVING PLAY’: See WED.13.

‘THREE WOMEN OF SWATOW’: See WED.13.

words

BOOK DISCUSSION: Author Paris Marx joins by Zoom for a conversation about Road to Nowhere: What Silicon Valley

Gets Wrong About the Future of Transportation. Virtual option available. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

J. KEVIN GRAFFAGNINO: The historian discusses his latest book, Ira Allen: A Biography shining new light on the politician’s prominent role in Vermont’s formative years. Bixby Memorial Library, Vergennes, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 479-8500.

LAMPSHADE POETS OPEN MIC: Poets share their original works and have the opportunity to be recorded for the nonprofit’s community access station and YouTube channel. Junction Arts & Media, White River Junction, 7-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister to read. Info, 295-6688, info@uvjam. org.

MORNING BOOK GROUP: Readers start the day off right with a lively discussion of Missing,

FRI.15

bazaars

BTV WINTER MARKET: Locavores enjoy a European-style outdoor market featuring a rotating group of 20 local artists, makers and food vendors. Burlington City Hall Park, 2-6 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.

climate crisis

DR. DAVID GRASS: The Vermont Department of Health environmental health program manager addresses the impacts of climate change on Vermonters. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2-3 p.m. $8 cash or check; free for members. Info, 343-5177.

dance

SEAN DORSEY DANCE: ‘THE LOST ART OF DREAMING’: A powerhouse ensemble of five trans, queer and gender-nonconforming dancers take the stage for an evening of exquisite storytelling through movement. See calendar spotlight. Dance Theatre, Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, 7:30 p.m. $5-25; KN95 masks required. Info, 443-6433. ‘UNDERCURRENTS’: Local dancers Willow R. Wonder, Polly Motley and Alana Phinney showcase riveting new movement works. First Church in Barre, Universalist, 7 p.m. $20 suggested donation. Info, willowrwonder@gmail.com. etc.

ALPHA FILM SERIES: Community members enjoy a meal, watch a brief video and share their perspectives on faith in an informal, friendly environment. St. John Vianney Parish Hall, South Burlington, 6:15-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 864-4166. SAMPLER & EMBROIDERY ID DAY: History enthusiasts take

FOMO?

Presumed by Susie Steiner. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

NANOWRIMO SESSION: Community members pick up a pen to start — or finally finish — that draft during National Novel Writing Month. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 2-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

NO PRESSURE BOOK GROUP: Bibliophiles share whatever recs they like at this low-key Zoom hangout hosted by Waterbury Public Library. 7 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

SYDNEY LEA: A Vermont poet laureate and Pulitzer Prize finalist reads from his moving new novel, Now Look — a story about second chances and redemption. Norwich Bookstore, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1114.

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.

LOCATION:

139 Pearl St.

Essex Junction, VT 05452

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part in a statewide effort to locate, photograph and document samplers and embroideries held in public and private collections. Holy Family Catholic Church, Essex Junction, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free; by appointment only on Friday. Info, samplersvt@gmail. com.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘LOST NATION’: See WED.13. A Q&A with Craven follows. Fairlee Town Hall Auditorium, 7-9 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, contact@ fairleearts.org.

‘BLUE WHALES: RETURN OF THE GIANTS 3D’: See WED.13.

‘CROWDSOURCED VT HOME

ALONE’: Filmmakers from more than 30 teams premiere their remake of the 1990 holiday slapstick comedy. Montpelier Performing Arts Hub, 6:30-9 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 224 9901.

‘FUNGI: THE WEB OF LIFE 3D’: See WED.13.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.13.

‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.13.

FRIGHTFUL FIRST FILMS:

‘CRONOS’: Series host Eric Ford presents Guillermo Del Toro’s 1992 supernatural horror about a sophisticated but destructive device built during the Inquisition. The Screening Room @ VTIFF, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7-8:45 p.m. $5-10. Info, 660-2600.

food & drink

JASPER HILL FONDUE FRIDAY

ADVENTURE DINNER: Foodies channel the ’70s retro vibe with an evening of craft cocktails, outof-this-world cheese and platters packed with dippable goodies. Adventure Dinner Clubhouse, Colchester, 6-9 p.m. $75. Info, sas@adventuredinner.com.

games

DUPLICATE BRIDGE GAMES: See THU.14, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

MAH-JONGG: Tile traders of all experience levels gather for a game. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

health & fitness

GUIDED MEDITATION

ONLINE: Dorothy Alling Memorial Library invites 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.

NOV.

16 | COMMUNITY

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

BON DÉBARRAS: See THU.14. Elley-Long Music Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m.

MIRANDA CUCKSON: An acclaimed violinist and violist plays classical works with precision and elegance. The Mill ADK, Westport, N.Y., 7-9 p.m. $36.56. Info, 917-373-17310.

OPERA VERMONT: ‘TRUMAN & NANCY’: Audiences enjoy the world premiere of an introspective one-act exploring Truman Capote’s haunted literary legacy. Barn Opera, Brandon, 7:30 p.m. $50. Info, 772-5601.

PALAVER STRINGS: ‘READY OR NOT REVISITED’: A Portland ensemble performs groundbreaking works by women, queer, trans and nonbinary composers — from medieval to modern day. Virtual option available. Next Stage Arts, Putney, 7:30 p.m. $10-25. Info, 387-0102.

RYAN OBER & THE ROMANS: The self-described “folk rocking cow pokes” take the stage for an evening of upbeat finger-picking tunes and smiles. Shelburne Vineyard, 6 p.m. Free; reservations recommended. Info, 985-8222.

Night Lights

The darkest time of year is nigh, but you wouldn’t know it in the Capital City, which gets a glow-up at Montpelier Alive’s Bridge Lighting Ceremony & Lantern Parade. For the first time in history, seven downtown bridges come to life with light. The mass illumination begins at the Langdon Street bridge, where families convene with homemade lanterns to witness the magic. Participants then parade up Main Street, ending at the Taylor Street bridge for a joyful celebration featuring cocoa and cookies, music by Brass Balagan, and a special fire-filled performance by Cirque de Fuego (pictured).

BRIDGE LIGHTING CEREMONY & LANTERN PARADE

Saturday, November 16, 4:30 p.m., in downtown Montpelier. Free. Info, 223-9604, montpelieralive.com.

SARASA ENSEMBLE: ‘EASTWEST’: A group of international instrumentalists and vocalists performs diverse classical works spanning from the 17th century to today. Brattleboro Music Center, 7-9 p.m. $20-25. Info, 978-766-9408.

outdoors

E-BIKE & BREW TOUR: See WED.13.

seminars

BUTTON UP WEATHERIZATION & HOME HEATING WORKSHOP: Efficiency-minded locals learn DIY steps to tighten up their abode for winter, hosted by Waterbury’s Local Energy Action Partnership. Waterbury Municipal Building, 6-7:30 p.m. Free; pizza and drinks provided. Info, duncan@clifonline. org.

talks

BEN KOENIG: A Plainfield bookseller discusses the life of controversial best-selling author Dorothy Canfield Fisher and makes his case for why she doesn’t deserve the negative reputation. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

tech

MORNING TECH HELP: Experts answer questions about phones, laptops, e-readers and other devices in one-on-one sessions. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 846-4140.

PHONE & TECH SUPPORT: Perplexed patrons receive aid from library staff on a first come, first served basis. Fletcher Free Library New North End Branch, Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 863-3403.

theater

‘THE BOLD, THE YOUNG & THE MURDERED’: See THU.14.

‘FOOTLOOSE’: Champlain Valley Union High School students cut a rug in a musical version of the 1984 film about a small town where dancing is banned.

Champlain Valley Union High School, Hinesburg, 7-9:30 p.m.

$8-10. Info, 482-7100.

‘KING LEAR’: See THU.14.

‘MAURITIUS’: MOXIE Productions presents Theresa Rebeck’s surprisingly comedic thriller about greed, ambition and obsession. Grange Hall Cultural Center, Waterbury Center, 7:30 p.m. $20. Info, 244-4168.

‘NEWSIES’: See THU.14.

TEN MINUTE PLAYS

FUNDRAISER: An evening filled with community, fresh food and local talent benefits Theater in the Woods. Soups, salads and

sides are served from 5:30-6:45 p.m. Stone Valley Arts, Poultney, 7 p.m. $25-40. Info, 235-2050.

‘TEN NOVEMBER’: A staged docudrama airs unanswered questions about the tragic 1975 sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald Artistree Community Arts Center, South Pomfret, 7 p.m. $20-25. Info, 457-3500.

‘THE THANKSGIVING PLAY’: See WED.13.

‘THREE WOMEN OF SWATOW’: See WED.13.

SAT.16

bazaars

BTV WINTER MARKET: See FRI.15, noon-6 p.m.

community

BRIDGE LIGHTING CEREMONY & LANTERN PARADE: Folks celebrate a community-wide effort to illuminate the city’s historic structures with a parade and a special performance by Cirque de Fuego. See calendar spotlight. Downtown Montpelier, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-9604.

dance

CONTRA DANCE: Dancers of all ages and abilities learn in an environment that encourages joy, laughter and friendship. Bring clean, soft-soled shoes. See website for callers and bands. Capital City Grange, Berlin, 8-11 p.m. $520 sliding scale. Info, 225-8921. SEAN DORSEY DANCE: ‘THE LOST ART OF DREAMING’: See FRI.15.

‘UNDERCURRENTS’: See FRI.15, 2 & 7 p.m.

etc.

‘FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT: REMEMBERING OUR LOST

LOVED ONES’: Community members honor their departed loved ones with a ceremony of inspirational words, choral music and a candlelight ritual. Seven Stars Arts Center, Sharon, 2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 603-558-7894. THE HERALD’S 150TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION:

Partygoers mark the local newspaper’s sesquicentennial with live music, historical storytelling and a canapé buffet. Proceeds benefit the Herald. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 5-8 p.m. $15. Info, 728-9878.

ROLLER DISCO DANCE

MARATHON: Groovy people boogie down — on wheels — to benefit camps focused on community, diversity and acceptance. Virtual option available. Zeno Mountain Farm, Lincoln, 2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, ben@ zenomountainfarm.org.

SAMPLER & EMBROIDERY ID

DAY: See FRI.15, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

SISTERHOOD CAMPFIRE:

Women and genderqueer folks gather in a safe and inclusive space to build community through journaling, storytelling, gentle music and stargazing. Leddy Park, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, sisterhoodcampfire@ gmail.com.

VALLEY IMPROV: Local laugh masters keep audiences roaring at their debut performance. Main Street Museum, White River Junction, 7 p.m. $10 suggested donation. Info, 356-2776.

fairs & festivals

NON-FICTION COMICS FESTIVAL: Zine enthusiasts assemble for an annual event featuring panel discussions, workshops and exhibiting cartoonists. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403. film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘BARBED WIRE’: Composer Jeff Rapsis provides live accompaniment to this 1927 silent film set in a World War I prison camp. Brandon Town Hall, 7 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 603-236-9237.

‘BLUE WHALES: RETURN OF THE GIANTS 3D’: See WED.13.

‘FAR OUT: LIFE ON & AFTER THE COMMUNE’: 1960s counterculture in rural America is illuminated in this 2024 documentary blending contemporary interviews with archival footage. A discussion with the director follows. Savoy Theater, Montpelier, 7 p.m. $20. Info, 229-0598.

‘FUNGI: THE WEB OF LIFE 3D’: See WED.13.

‘MOUNTAINS NOT FOR PROFIT’: Audiences take in the New England premiere of this 2024 documentary short about

communities reclaiming their local ski and snowboard areas. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 603-448-0400.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.13.

‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.13. food & drink

ETHIOPIAN & ERITREAN CUISINE TAKEOUT DINNER: Foodies from the Old North End and beyond sample Mulu Tewelde’s spicy, savory and succulent meals. Vegetarian options available. BYO bag. O.N.E. Community Center, Burlington, 4-5 p.m. $2324. Info, 863-0450.

CHOCOLATE TASTING: Guest chef Patrick Duroeux guides sweets lovers on a sensory tour of the world through confectionary goodies. NU Chocolat, Burlington, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 540-8378.

games

BINGO: Daubers in hand, players strive for five in a row — and cash prizes. Proceeds support the restoration efforts of St. Peter’s Historic Preservation Committee. St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Vergennes, 6-9 p.m. $510. Info, 877-2367.

CHESS CLUB: 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.

D&D & TTRPG GROUP: Players of Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop role-playing games embark on a new adventure with a rotating cast of game masters. Virtual option available. Waterbury Public Library, 1-5 p.m. Free. Info, judi@ waterburypubliclibrary.com.

LEARN TO PLAY MAH-JONGG: Expert tile trader Pauline Nolte leads folks 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

BREATHWORK FOR HEALING & MOVEMENT ARTISTS: Instructor Darrell Bluhm Sensei guides practitioners through an exploration of the connection between the internal and movement arts. Aikido of Champlain Valley, Burlington, 10:45 a.m.-noon. $025 sliding scale. Info, 951-8900.

LIVE WELL, AGE BETTER: A panel of health professionals shares innovative skills for thriving. Waterbury Functional Fitness, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, colin@ waterburyfunctionalfitness.com.

holidays

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW: Holiday shoppers enjoy unique crafts, a festive bake sale, themed basket raffles and take-out lunch. United Church of Colchester, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 922-5496.

HOLIDAY MARKET: More than 30 local artisans and agricultural vendors display their

handmade items, baked goods and produce. Chelsea Public School Gymnasium, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, manager@ chelseafarmersmarket.org.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR: Festive families browse a mini flea market brimming with crafts, jewelry, scrumptious lunch options and a bake sale. Heineberg Senior Center, Burlington, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3982.

CHRISTMAS IN THE KINGDOM BAZAAR: Treasure hunters explore a wide array of puzzles, decorations, toys and raffle items. St. Elizabeth Church, Lyndonville, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 467-3019.

TOUCH OF VERMONT HOLIDAY

GIFT MARKET: Supporters of local artisans peruse perfect presents for their loved ones, from handmade crafts to delicious treats. Capitol Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, Montpelier, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, touchofvermont@gmail.com.

lgbtq

TRANS-FRIENDLY MOVEMENT

WORKSHOP: See WED.13, noon1:30 p.m.

music

AURORA CHAMBER SINGERS:

‘WAKE EVERY BREATH’: Audiences bask in the sacred sounds of choral compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and William Billings. College Street Congregational Church, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $1025. Info, 527-2958.

BEG, STEAL OR BORROW: The Vermont quintet plays bluegrass tunes with tight harmonies and high-energy instrumentals. Willey Memorial Hall, Cabot, 7-9 p.m. $1720. Info, 793-3016.

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Find even more local events in this newspaper and online:

art

Find visual art exhibits and events in the Art section and at sevendaysvt.com/art.

film

See what’s playing at theaters in the On Screen section.

music + nightlife

Find club dates at local venues in the Music + Nightlife section online at sevendaysvt.com/ music.

Learn more about highlighted listings in the Magnificent 7 on page 11.

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BOXCAR BREAKDOWN

BLUEGRASS BAND: Audiences

toe-tap to high-lonesome originals and crowd-pleasing standards. Goodwater Brewery, Williston, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 793-3314.

DÉJÀ-NOUS: ‘CABARET

SAUVIGNON’: Audiences take a trip around the globe with this quintet’s smooth French cabaret, jazz and tango sounds. Flynn Space, Burlington, 7 p.m. $12.0614.48. Info, 308-4255.

FLOYDIAN TRIP: Listeners step into a musical time machine and transport back to the 1970s at an electrifying note-for-note Pink Floyd tribute. Barre Opera House, 7:30-10 p.m. $32. Info, 203-747-8258.

HAZMAT MODINE: The eight-piece band plays genre-busting originals with tremendous range and soul. Virtual option available. Next Stage Arts, Putney, 7:30 p.m. $1025. Info, 387-0102.

IAIN MCHARG & IAN GAUTHIER:

A performance of rousing Scottish tunes on bagpipes benefits the library’s children’s programs. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 4:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation; free for kids. Info, 426-3581.

THE MAGNETICA CONCERT:

Audiences experience the healing power of a sound, light and music generator built in Uruguay. The Magnetica Performance Space, Burlington, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $40. Info, events@themagnetica.com.

MAIDEN VERMONT CHORUS: ‘THE MAIDEN SHOW!’: A local ensemble of women singers performs an exciting program that crosses genres — from movie themes to barbershop arrangements. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 7 p.m. $10-20. Info, 279-2168.

MONTPELIER CHAMBER

ORCHESTRA: ‘AUTUMNAL

ECHOES’: The ensemble celebrates the season with riveting works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms and Matthew Evan Taylor. Montpelier City Hall Arts Center, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $20; free for kids 12 and under. Info, 477-3499.

‘MOONDOG ON THE KEYS’: Musicians Julian Calv, Alex Stewart and Sarah Penna play extraordinary works by the late maverick composer. Epsilon Spires, Brattleboro, 7-8:30 p.m. $25. Info, info@epsilonspires.org.

OPERA VERMONT: ‘TRUMAN & NANCY’: See FRI.15.

TOURNESOL: The six-piece band delights with vintage French and Italian classics, jazz manouche, and swing standards. Shelburne Vineyard, 6-8:30 p.m. Free; reservations recommended. Info, 985-8222.

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE CARILLON SERIES: WELLESLEY COLLEGE

GUILD: Carillonneurs perform a variety of classical and contemporary tunes from the college’s bell tower. Memorial Chapel, Middlebury College, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

FAMILY PLAYSHOP: Little ones and their caregivers explore a range of themes and rotating activities designed to promote school readiness and foster creativity. Ages birth to 5. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

SING-ALONG WITH LINDA BASSICK: Babies, toddlers and preschoolers sing, dance and wiggle along with Linda. Fletcher Free Library New North End Branch, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

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, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

VERMONT PUBLIC KIDS DAY: Families have fun with crafts, story time and photo ops with Daniel Tiger. A sensory-friendly hour is offered at 9 a.m. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $16.50-20; free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 540-6882.

chittenden county

PARENTING BOOK CLUB: Even if they haven’t finished the current selection,

outdoors

E-BIKE & BREW TOUR: See WED.13.

québec

‘TITANIQUE’: See WED.13, 7:30 p.m. seminars

BATS OF VERMONT: Vermont Bat Center founder Barry Genzlinger discusses the state’s nine species and teaches listeners how to build dwellings for them. Deborah Rawson Memorial Library, Jericho, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 899-4962.

talks

LIFE, DEATH & CAKE — 18 MINUTES: Author Susan MacNeil and end-of-life doula Kasey March talk about preparing for a “good death.” Ages 18 and up. New Thought Vermont, Weston, 1-4 p.m. Free. Info, 603-313-0052.

NIKKI O’HAGAN: An international speaker regales listeners about the practice of Christian Science and her personal experience with its power to heal. Davis Center, University of Vermont, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 864-4709.

tech

PHONE & TECH SUPPORT: See FRI.15. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington.

caregivers are welcome at a no-pressure gathering to discuss titles offering tips and strategies for raising kids. Meanwhile, children 6 and up join a reading adventure. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

barre/montpelier

‘DON’T BURN OUR FUTURE, CLEAN POWER NOW!’: Concerned citizens address climate justice and discover opportunities to take action in Vermont. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 10 a.m.-noon. Free; brunch provided; preregister. Info, 359-3520.

middlebury area

7TH ANNUAL STICKFEST: Families learn how the local biz creates 3D wooden maps and join in field games, woodworking projects and mini golf. Treeline Terrains, North Ferrisburgh, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 214-2545.

SATURDAY PLAYGROUP: Folks new to town or to parenting connect while their kids make friends. Vergennes Congregational Church, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 877-2435.

TOY SWAP: Attendees save money on holiday shopping and find like-new toys, games and puzzles for the whole family. Burnham Hall, Lincoln, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 413-250-9334.

theater

‘THE BOLD, THE YOUNG & THE MURDERED’: See THU.14, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

‘FOOTLOOSE’: See FRI.15, 2-4:30 & 7-9:30 p.m.

‘KING LEAR’: See THU.14.

‘MAURITIUS’: See FRI.15.

‘NEWSIES’: See THU.14, 1 & 7:30 p.m.

TEN MINUTE PLAYS FUNDRAISER: See FRI.15.

‘TEN NOVEMBER’: See FRI.15, 3 & 7 p.m.

‘THE THANKSGIVING PLAY’: See WED.13.

‘THREE WOMEN OF SWATOW’: See WED.13.

words

NANOWRIMO: COME WRITE IN: Writers commit to the annual challenge of tackling a 50,000word novel in 30 days. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

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.

WRITERS’ WERTFREI: Authors both fledgling and published share their work in a nonjudgmental environment. Virtual option available. Waterbury Public Library, 10 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, judi@waterburypubliclibrary.com.

SUN.17

manchester/ bennington

VERMONT PUBLIC KIDS DAY: See SAT.16. Northshire Bookstore, Manchester, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, events@ vermontpublic.org.

MON.18

burlington

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Bookworms ages 2 to 5 enjoy a fun-filled reading time. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

chittenden county

DAD GUILD: Fathers (and parents of all genders) and their kids ages 5 and under drop in for playtime and connection. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

stowe/smuggs

ART PLAY: Wee ones ages 1 to 4 and their caregivers enjoy process-based creativity and sensory exploration. The Current, Stowe, 10-11:30 a.m. $5. Info, 253-8358.

mad river valley/ waterbury

TODDLER TIME: Little tykes ages 5 and under have a blast with songs, stories,

SUN.17

bazaars

ANTIQUES MARKET: Vintage lovers scour unique treasures and timeless finds in a relaxed atmosphere. Canadian Club, Barre, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. $2-5. Info, 751-6138.

BTV WINTER MARKET: See FRI.15, noon-4 p.m.

HARVEST BARTER FAIR: Neighbors trade items they’ve grown, preserved, baked or raised over the past months. Lakeview Elementary School, Greensboro, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, swapsisters@ gmail.com.

WINOOSKI WINTER FARMERS

MARKET: Locavores peruse a variety of vendors’ delicious produce, fine art and other homemade goods. Winooski Senior Center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, farmers market@downtownwinooski.org.

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.

VERMONT VETS TOWN HALL: See THU.14. A potluck follows. American Legion Hall, Brattleboro, 1 p.m.

crafts

YARN CRAFTERS GROUP: See WED.13, 1-3 p.m.

rhymes and dancing. 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.

TUE.19

burlington

DINO-VEMBER PARTY: Budding paleontologists celebrate all things prehistoric with themed crafts, games, jewelry making and treats. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

SING-ALONG WITH LINDA BASSICK: Babies, toddlers and preschoolers sing, dance and wiggle along with Linda. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1111:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

chittenden county

STORY TIME: Youngsters ages birth to 5 enjoy a session of reading, rhyming and singing. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

STORYBOOK CRAFTYTOWN: Creative kids make a project based on the book they read. Ages 8 and up, or ages 6 and up with an adult helper. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

etc.

BURLINGTON BRIDAL SHOW: Local matrimony professionals put their wares and services on display for engaged couples and their wedding parties. Delta Hotels Burlington, South Burlington, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $8.50. Info, 459-2897.

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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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TODDLER TIME: Wiggly wee ones and their caregivers love this lively, interactive storybook experience featuring songs, rhymes and finger plays. Ages 1 and up. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 9:15-9:45 & 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

barre/montpelier

STORY TIME: See THU.14.

WED.20 burlington

NANOWRIMO WRITE-IN: See WED.13.

STEAM SPACE: See WED.13.

TODDLER TIME: See WED.13.

chittenden county

BABY TIME: See WED.13. PLAYGROUP & STORY TIME: See WED.13.

READ TO A DOG: Kids of all ages get a 10-minute time slot to tell stories to Emma the therapy pup. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 846-4140.

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. K

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘BLUE WHALES: RETURN OF THE GIANTS 3D’: See WED.13.

‘FUNGI: THE WEB OF LIFE 3D’: See WED.13.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.13.

‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.13.

food & drink

‘OH MY, PIE!’ BAKE OFF: Pastryworshipping participants sample, judge and vote for local bakes in three categories. Kraemer & Kin, Alburgh, noon-3 p.m. $5. Info, 796-3586.

games

DUPLICATE BRIDGE GAMES: See THU.14, 1-4:30 p.m.

health & fitness

BREATHWORK FOR HEALING & MOVEMENT ARTISTS: See SAT.16, 10-11 a.m.

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, newleafsangha@gmail.com.

lgbtq

MEETOUT LGBTQ+ MIXER: Locals explore new friendships — or dating prospects — with easy, no-pressure social games in assigned groups. Event Space at 703 Pine St., Burlington, 2-5 p.m. $15-20 suggested donation; preregister by November 16. Info, meetoutvt@gmail.com.

music

BLUEGRASS BRUNCH: Longtime local legends Brett Hughes, Pat Melvin, Caleb Elder and Beau Stapleton perform upbeat toe-tappers on the deck. Madbush Falls, Waitsfield, noon-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 496-7575.

THE DISCO BISCUITS: A Philadelphia band brings trance-fusion tunes to the stage for an evening of sonic boundary breaking. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 8 p.m. $43.50. Info, 775-0903.

MAIDEN VERMONT CHORUS: ‘THE MAIDEN SHOW!’: See SAT.16, 2 p.m.

MARK GREENBERG & BEN KOENIG: ‘ANYTHING GOES’: Two local musicians criss-cross the American musical landscape with a program featuring everything from folk favorites to Tin Pan Alley standards. Adamant Community Club, 3-5 p.m. $10. Info, 454-7103.

MONTPELIER CHAMBER

ORCHESTRA: ‘AUTUMNAL

ECHOES’: See SAT.16, 3-5 p.m.

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE

ORCHESTRA: Students perform a

stimulating selection of works by Emmanuel Chabrier, Hector Berlioz and Alexander Borodin. Robison Concert Hall, Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5221.

CATHEDRAL CHOIRS & BRASS: ‘PRAISE & MAJESTY: A CONCERT IN THANKSGIVING FOR THE GIFT OF MUSIC’: Adult and youth choristers join instrumentalists for a celebration of song and readings from C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia. Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Burlington, 4-5 p.m. $15-30; free for students. Info, 861-0244.

THE SKY BLUE BOYS: The local duo plays traditional and original acoustic tunes to benefit the church’s painting project. North Ferrisburgh United Methodist Church, 3-5 p.m. $15-20 suggested

donation. Info, jwilkens40@ comcast.net.

SUNDAY SESSIONS: A variety of musicians share their melodies on the patio at Tavern on the Tee. Ralph Myhre Golf Course, Middlebury, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5125.

VERMONT WIND ENSEMBLE: Thomas Toner conducts the ensemble’s fall concert, including lively works by John Mackey, Percy Grainger and Michael Daugherty. University of Vermont Recital Hall, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 656-2295.

WINE & JAZZ SUNDAYS: A rotating cast of talented Vermont artists guides listeners through the eras in two dynamic sets.

creations. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 3:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

Shelburne Vineyard, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 985-8222.

p.m. Free; preregister. Info, jessica@nofavt.org.

HAND-STITCHING GROUP:

Embroiderers, cross-stitchers and other needlework aficionados chat over their latest projects. Waterbury Public Library, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, northwaringa@gmail.com.

film

ROGER HILL: A meteorologist sheds light on the latest weather hazard climatology with a focus on tangible next steps for creating positive change. A Q&A follows. Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, rebecca@350vt. org.

‘WOMEN IN SONG’: Soprano Helen Lyons and pianist Elaine Greenfield perform enchanting works by female composers, from the early 19th century to the present day. Grace Congregational Church, Rutland, 4-5 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 775-4301.

québec

BREAD & PUPPET CLOSING

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘BLUE WHALES: RETURN OF THE GIANTS 3D’: See WED.13.

community

CURRENT EVENTS

EVENT: Art lovers delight in the iconic theater troupe’s extensive exhibition, a fiddle lecture and live performances. Sutton School of Art, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $10. Info, 450-931-3277.

‘FUNGI: THE WEB OF LIFE 3D’: See WED.13.

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.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.13.

‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.13.

dance

SWING DANCE PRACTICE

‘TITANIQUE’: See WED.13, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

food & drink

PIE CRUST MAKING:

seminars

WORKING WOODLANDS

WORKSHOP: BATS IN WINTER: Biologist Adam Kozlowski shares fascinating facts about our local species’ hibernacula, followed by a short hike through the Mount Tom State Forest. Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, Woodstock, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 457-3368.

talks

Knowledgeable instructors lead people of all abilities in a fun-filled baking workshop — just in time for the holidays. BYO pie pan and rolling pin. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-4918.

language

SESSION: All ages and experience levels shake a leg in this friendly, casual environment designed for learning. Bring clean shoes. Champlain Club, Burlington, 7:30-9 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.13.

LAUREN CHICOTE: The Winooski Valley Park District operations manager sheds light on the environmental preservation of the historic site. Ethan Allen Homestead Museum, Burlington, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, ethanallenhomestead@gmail. com.

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.

lgbtq

BOARD GAME NIGHT: LGBTQ tabletop fans bring their own favorite games to the party. Rainbow Bridge Community Center, Barre, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 622-0692.

‘DR. STRANGELOVE OR: HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING & LOVE THE BOMB’: Peter Sellers and George C. Scott star in this 1964 political drama about an unhinged American general’s orders to bomb the Soviet Union. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 540-3018.

‘FUNGI: THE WEB OF LIFE 3D’: See WED.13.

tech

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.13.

DIGITAL EDUCATION & EMPOWERMENT SERIES: EMAIL ESSENTIALS & ONLINE SAFETY: Emmy Hilliard of Grow Digital Skills teaches patrons how to master the basics and protect their information. Fletcher Free Library New North End Branch, Burlington, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 863-3403.

theater

québec

‘TITANIQUE’: See WED.13, 7:30 p.m.

talks

FEMALE FOUNDERS SPEAKER SERIES: OUTDOOR PRODUCTS: Founders of Skida, Bivo, and Hootie Hoo share business stories from start to scale. Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. $15. Info, 651-0080.

‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.13.

food & drink

WINE & STORY: Oenophiles join up for a night of drinks and storytelling. Shelburne Vineyard, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $5. Info, 985-8222.

games

DUPLICATE BRIDGE GAMES: See THU.14.

‘THE BOLD, THE YOUNG & THE MURDERED’: See THU.14, 2 p.m.

‘FOOTLOOSE’: See FRI.15, 1-3:30 p.m.

‘MAURITIUS’: See FRI.15, 2 p.m.

‘NEWSIES’: See THU.14, 1 & 6 p.m.

words

health & fitness

‘TEN NOVEMBER’: See FRI.15, 3 p.m.

‘THE THANKSGIVING PLAY’: See WED.13, 2-3:45 p.m.

‘THREE WOMEN OF SWATOW’: See WED.13.

SCRIPTWRITERS’ GROUP: Got a story to tell? Talented local writers swap techniques and constructive critiques. Junction Arts & Media, White River Junction, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 295-6688.

TUE.19

climate crisis

COMMUNITY MEDITATION: All levels and ages engage in the ancient Buddhist practice of clearing the mind to achieve a state of calm. First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington, 5:15-6 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 862-5630.

MON.18

crafts

FUSE BEADS CLUB: Aspiring artisans bring ideas or borrow patterns to make beaded

COMMUNITY ACTION

WORKSHOP: NORTHEAST

KINGDOM REGION: Concerned locals gather to discuss climate resilience legislation to support our state’s farms. 502 Railroad St., St. Johnsbury, 11 a.m.-12:30

DIY ACUPRESSURE FOR PAIN: Licensed acupuncturist Travis Beto teaches listeners how to practice the ancient form of traditional Chinese medicine from the comfort of their own homes. Waterbury Public Library, 6:30-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, judi@waterburypubliclibrary. com.

language

FRENCH CONVERSATION

GROUP: Francophones and language learners meet pour parler la belle langue. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

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.

québec

‘TITANIQUE’: See WED.13, 7:30 p.m.

seminars

FINDING HOUSING

WORKSHOP: Prospective renters learn how to build an apartment-search tool kit, presented by the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity. Noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 660-3456.

theater

‘THREE WOMEN OF SWATOW’: See WED.13.

words

THE DEEP CUTS BOOK CLUB: Emma Kaas guides readers in a riveting chat about William Maxwell’s overlooked classic, So Long, See You Tomorrow Norwich Bookstore, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1114.

NANOWRIMO: COME WRITE IN:

See SAT.16, 4-6:45 p.m. WRITE YOUR NOVEL TUESDAYS: Wordsmiths unite in the pub or parlor to share advice or put their heads down and write. Old Stagecoach Inn, Waterbury, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 244-5056.

WED.20

business

QUEEN CITY BUSINESS

NETWORKING INTERNATIONAL GROUP: See WED.13.

community

FACING CHANGE: LIFE’S TRANSITIONS & TRANSFORMATIONS: A small group gathers and shares resources to support one another in times of upheaval. 4-5:15 p.m. $5-25 suggested donation. Info, 825-8141.

crafts

YARN CRAFTERS GROUP: See WED.13.

dance

DANCE COMPANY OF MIDDLEBURY: Audiences enjoy a work-in-progress showing of new performance pieces that weave together poetic text and movement. Dance

Theatre, Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

etc.

CHAMP MASTERS

TOASTMASTER CLUB: Those looking to strengthen their speaking and leadership skills gain new tools. Virtual options available. Dealer.com, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, champmasterstm@gmail.com.

FOOD DRIVE & TRIVIA NIGHT: Charitable community members come together for an evening of networking, raffle prizes and hors d’oeuvres to benefit Upper Valley Haven. Hanover Inn, N.H., 4:30-7 p.m. Donations of nonperishable goods accepted; preregister; cash bar. Info, 603-643-6070.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘BLUE WHALES: RETURN OF THE GIANTS 3D’: See WED.13.

‘FUNGI: THE WEB OF LIFE 3D’: See WED.13.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.13.

‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.13.

food & drink

VEGAN IN VERMONT: Folks following a plant-based diet connect with others, explore recipes, and listen to guest speakers Emily and Chelsea Curtis. Fletcher Free Library New North End Branch, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 863-3403.

games

CHESS CLUB: See WED.13.

PUZZLE SWAP: Participants bring completed puzzles in a ziplock bag with an image of the puzzle and swap for a new one. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 2:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

health & fitness

CHAIR YOGA: See WED.13.

language

ELL CLASSES: ENGLISH FOR BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS: See WED.13. 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

BLUES JAM: Musicians singin’ the blues take over the Tavern on the Tee patio for a monthly series featuring local and regional acts. Anyone with an instrument is welcome to join the jam. Ralph Myhre Golf Course, Middlebury, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5125.

outdoors

E-BIKE & BREW TOUR: See WED.13.

québec

‘TITANIQUE’: See WED.13.

sports

GREEN MOUNTAIN TABLE TENNIS CLUB: See WED.13.

talks

FALL SPEAKER SERIES: ROSS

MACDONALD: The VTrans public transit program manager sheds light on mobility services offered in the state. A Q&A follows. Yestermorrow Design/ Build School, Waitsfield, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 496-5545.

GRIEF & THE HOLIDAYS:

Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice bereavement coordinator Diana Moore leads locals in a heartfelt discussion about navigating the complexities of loss this season. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6:45-7:45 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

theater

‘BEAUTY AND THE BEAST’: Northern Stage presents the classic Disney tale as old as time about learning to look beyond appearances. Byrne Theater, Barrette Center for the Arts, White River Junction, 7:30 p.m. $24-94; Nov. 20 and 21 previews are pay what you can. Info, 296-7000.

‘THREE WOMEN OF SWATOW’: See WED.13.

words

‘ROBERT FROST: LIGHT & DARK’: Local actor and playwright J.T. Turner inhabits the role of the famed Vermont poet in a historical representation of his work. Goodrich Memorial Library, Newport, 7-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 262-2626. ➆

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Find even more local events in this newspaper and online: art

Find visual art exhibits and events in the Art section and at sevendaysvt.com/art.

film

See what’s playing at theaters in the On Screen section. music + nightlife

Find club dates at local venues in the Music + Nightlife section online at sevendaysvt.com/ music.

Learn more about highlighted listings in the Magnificent 7 on page 11.

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classes

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business

PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOP: DATA-DRIVEN MARKETING:

In our brief talk, we’ll show you how to transform fuzzy ROI into a clear, data-driven strategy that increases customer acquisition and drives top-line sales. With more than 25 years of experience and 100-plus clients served, J. Scott Marketing knows how to help businesses grow. u., Nov. 14, noon-1:30 p.m. Cost: $20. Location: Maverick Market at 110, 110 Main St., Suite 1C, Burlington. Info: sevendaystickets.com.

craft

GIFT WRAPPING MADE FUN!: No more last-minute gift wrapping alone in the dark! is year Red Poppy Cakery is offering community gift-wrapping sessions so we can have fun doing this task together! Red Poppy will provide holiday refreshments and treats, as well as all the necessary wrapping supplies: paper, ribbons, name tags, garnishes, tape and scissors. We will not have gift bags or tissue paper. Just bring your gifts and boxes or bags to carry them in and out of the shop. Each guest will have their own table to work at. Tickets are for hour-long sessions with space for four people per hour. BYOB optional. Tue., Dec. 17, 5-8 p.m. Cost: $25/1-hour slot. Location: Red Poppy Cakery, 1 Elm St., Waterbury Village Historic District. Info: 203-400-0700, sevendaystickets.com.

culinary

“PIE” CUPCAKE

DECORATING CLASS: In this workshop, we will decorate a four-pack of assorted cupcakes to look like anksgiving pies. Cake kits can be gluten-free, vegan or both. Please disclose all allergies when you register and note that we are not an allergen-free facility. Fri., Nov. 22, 6-7 p.m. Cost: $50. Location: Red Poppy Cakery, 1 Elm St., Waterbury Village Historic District. Info: 203-400-0700, sevendaystickets.com.

after making and cooking. Sat., Nov. 16, 2-4:30 p.m. Cost: $40. Location: Brand Hall at Faith United Methodist Church, 899 Dorset St., S. Burlington. Info: sevendaystickets.com.

healing arts

BREATH WORK FOR HEALING:

Breath work training integrating qigong, Feldenkrais and Japanese yoga in the tradition of Tempu Nakamura. Movement artists, martial artists and people seeking balance in challenging times are welcome to join these inclusive and accessible workshops with Darrell Bluhm Sensei, a certified Feldenkrais teacher and lifelong martial artist. Sat., Nov. 16, 10:45 a.m.-noon; and Sun., Nov. 17, 10-11 a.m. Cost: $25 sliding-scale fee/workshop or $40 for both. Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Benjamin Pincus, 9518900, bpincus@burlington aikido.org, burlingtonaikido.org.

language

COOK & DINE: JIAOZI: Jiaozi is a type of Chinese dumpling folded to resemble sycee. It is one of the major dishes eaten during the Chinese New Year throughout northern China and is eaten year-round in the northern provinces. We’ll enjoy them together

pregnancy/ childbirth

BOOK TALK: POSTPARTUM

LEARN FRENCH THIS WINTER CHEZ WINGSPAN! LESSONS & CAMPS: Private lessons for adults, tailored to your needs. Youth tutoring: fun and engaging sessions for kids. Francophone Artsy Winter Break Camps: creative activities and language immersion! Small group classes; next session starts Jan. 6. Special Francophone Québec day trip: Join us on Dec. 14 for an immersive experience! Don’t miss out — reserve your spot today! 1.5-hour classes. Location: Wingspan Studio School, 4A Howard St., Burlington. Info: Wingspan Studio School, Maggie Standley, 233-7676, maggiestandley@gmail.com, wingspanstudioeduc.com.

YOGA: Pelvic health is an important and often overlooked component of whole-body health. For birthing individuals in particular, imprints left from pregnancy and childbirth can lead to various life-impacting and wholebody changes. ese can last weeks, months or years and can be challenging to navigate on your own. is book uses yoga and anatomy to explore the relationship of the pelvis with the entire body for postpartum healing. Learning how to access and experience your unique pelvic landscape is part of the journey toward inhabiting and healing this powerful space. Join authors Meagen Satinsky, MPT and Rebecca Weisman, CIYT for a community book launch and panel discussion of Yoga for Pelvic Floor and Postpartum Health Sun., Nov. 17, noon-2 p.m. Location: Iyengar Yoga Center of Vermont, 74 Main St., Burlington. Info: Bevin Donahue, 510-542-9143, bdonahue@ northatlanticbooks.com, northatlanticbooks.com.

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Capers

AGE/SEX: 7-year-old neutered male

ARRIVAL DATE: September 11, 2024

SUMMARY : Capers is a sensitive soul searching for a loving home where he can truly thrive. is gentle kitty has faced some challenges in the past, having been bullied by other feline “friends,” so he’s looking for a calm, low-key environment where he can feel safe and comfortable. ough he may be a bit reserved at first, Capers is incredibly affectionate and will reward your patience with sweet snuggles. With understanding and love, you’ll help him blossom into the wonderful friend he was always meant to be. Visit our Adoption Center to learn more about Capers and arrange to meet him in his foster home!

DOGS/CATS/KIDS: Capers is seeking a home where he can be the only pet. He would thrive in a home with teens and adults.

Visit the Humane Society of Chittenden County at 142 Kindness Court, South Burlington, Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. or Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 862-0135 or visit hsccvt.org for more info.

DID YOU KNOW?

November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month! Kittens and puppies are great, but there’s nothing like the life-changing love of an older pet. One of the many perks of having a senior pet is that they don’t need as much training and entertainment as their younger counterparts. Consider opening your heart to a senior pet such as Capers!

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housing FOR RENT

1-BR UNDERHILL APT.

1-BR, LR, kitchen, 1/2 BA upstairs. Walk-in closet, W/D. Downstairs is full BA (no tub) & a room for office or den. 2 parking spaces, lawn area. Heat, electric, trash removal & snowplowing incl. Central air. Avail. Jan. 1. No pets, NS. Refs., credit check. $1,675/ mo. & sec. dep. Email cawspafford@ gmail.com.

2-BR TOWN HOUSE

2-BR town house for rent. Avail. Dec. 1. W/D in unit, natural gas. 1st mo. & sec. dep. due at lease signing. $2,000/mo. Email elizabeth jennifer4747@gmail.com for pics & info.

3-BR, 1-BA APT. IN

MIDDLESEX

2nd story. HDWD. Separate living/dining rooms, renovated full

BA, unfinished walk-up attic for storage. Avail. to show. $2,900/mo., 1-year lease. Email info@ campmeade.today or call 802-496-2108.

BURLINGTON 3-BR HOUSE

Avail. Dec. 1. $2,500/ mo.+ 1st mo. & sec. dep. 1-year lease. Dead-end street near UVM, hospital, Winooski. 1,655 sq.ft. 1 BA, deck, porch, garage, yard, off-street parking, gas heat. W/D & DW optional. NS, no pets: nonnegotiable. Contact me; tell me a bit about yourself! Application avail. upon request. Email maggie severance@gmail.com.

BURLINGTON LAKEFRONT HOME

Large 2-BR on lake in New North End near bike path. Furnished, laundry. Rent now until Jun. 1. $1,850/mo.+. No pets. Email: selectre@ comcast.net.

2-BR APT.

Newly renovated secondfloor apt. in Burlington across from city park. Gas heat/range, new W/D, DW, shared yard, parking. Email knittens@ aol.com

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HOUSEMATES

SHARE BEAUTIFUL BTV

CONDO

Share an attractive condo in Burlington’s New North End w/ woman in her 80s who enjoys vegetarian meals, long walks & reading. Hoping to find a housemate who is active outside the house during the day but willing to help some evenings w/ light cleaning, occasional cooking & light gardening/snow removal. $150/ mo. Fragrance-free products preferred. Call 802-863-5625 or visit homesharevermont.org for application. Interview, refs. & background checks req. EHO.

LIVE W/ LAKE VIEWS

Enjoy lake views in Grand Isle sharing home w/ gregarious senior gentleman who enjoys sports on TV, puttering in the yard & singing. Seeking housemate who can prepare a meal a few evenings each week, lend a hand w/ handyperson projects & drive him to the grocery store. $200/ mo. A well-behaved dog would be considered! Call 802-863-5625 or visit homesharevermont.org for application. Interview, refs. & background checks req. EHO.

apartment

BA bathroom

BR bedroom

DR dining room

DW dishwasher

HDWD hardwood

HW hot water

LR living room

NS no smoking

OBO or best offer

refs. references

sec. dep. security deposit

W/D washer & dryer

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 and similar Vermont statutes which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitations, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, handicap, presence of minor children in the family or receipt of public assistance, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or a discrimination. The newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate, which is in violation of the law. Our

ser vices

CLEANING

CLEANING SERVICES

Looking to have your offi ce or Airbnb cleaned?

Local cleaner w/ 20 years of experience w/ rare openings! Competitive rates & insured. Contact Linda at 802-825-6282 or llr082103@yahoo.com.

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

RAMEN RESTAURANT

HOME/GARDEN

ECO-MD

Transform your backyard into a bird-watching paradise for the holidays. Also, now is ideal to identify harmful invasives! Free initial site visit. Email ecomd@together. net or call 802-535-7826

PEST CONTROL

Protect your home from pests safely & affordably. Roaches, bedbugs, rodents, termites, spiders & other pests. Locally owned & affordable. Call for service or an inspection today! 1-833-237-1199. (AAN CAN)

LEO’S ROOFING

Slate, shingle & metal repair & replacement. 30 years’ experience. Good refs. & fully insured. Chittenden County. Free estimate: 802-343-6324.

HEALTH/WELLNESS

PERFECT MASSAGE FOR MEN

Men, I’m Mr. G. It’s all about you relaxing. Very private, 1-on-1 moment. If you feel good, I’m happy. e massage is real; the sessions are amazing! Located in central Vermont just off exit 7. Text now to 802-5223932 or email motman@ ymail.com.

yestermorrow.org or call 802-496-5087.

PETS

SNORKIE PUP

Snorkie pup (Yorkie & mini schnauzer). 1 male. Avail., 9 weeks old. 2 sets of shots, health guarantee. Hypoallergenic. 8-13 lbs. fully grown. Super loving. $850. Call 802-595-5345.

WANT TO BUY

PORSCHE WANTED

Old & rusty OK! Don’t ship to Germany; keep in Vermont! I’ll buy anything & restore. Parts, panels, engines, cars. Any year, 1950-1998. Contact 802-391-0882.

TOP CASH FOR OLD GUITARS

1920-1980 Gibson, Martin, Fender, Gretsch, Epiphone, Guild, Mosrite, Rickenbacker, Prairie State, D’Angelico & Stromberg + Gibson mandolins & banjos. Call 877-589-0747. (AAN CAN)

ANTIQUES/ COLLECTIBLES

ANTIQUES MARKET

Sun., Nov. 17 & Dec.

8., 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Canadian Club, 414 East Montpelier Rd., Route 14, Barre. Early buyers

$5 at 8 a.m.; general admission $2 at 9 a.m. Vendors offering antique, midcentury & vintage toys advertising, clothing, glassware, furniture, tools, jewelry, postcards, early American, paintings, militaria & much more. Call Don Willis Antiques for info, 802751-6138, montpelier antiquesmarket.com.

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

SHIPPING CONTAINER

Custom shipping container home designed for year-round living w/ kitchen, LR, BA & BR. Some work is still needed. $65,000 as is. Email chrissy@

print deadline: Mondays at 3:30 p.m. post ads online 24/7 at: sevendaysvt.com/classifieds questions? classifieds@sevendaysvt.com 865-1020 x115

BANDS/ MUSICIANS

HIRING A MUSIC DIRECTOR

In search of a music director for Daisy and the Wonder Weeds by Jean-Elliot Manning, running Jun. 12-22 at the Grange Hall Cultural Center in Waterbury Center. Paid position! Info, acrossroads.org/ events/daisy-and-thewonder-weeds. Email info.acrossroads@ gmail.com.

CREATIVE SPACE

ARTIST STUDIO AVAIL.

30 x 40 feet w/ 10-foot ceiling. Insulated. Radiant heat, hot/cold running water, large air compressor, Wi-Fi. Ventilated paint room, closet, large sliding door leading to cement ramp. Plenty of free parking. Avail. Jan. 1. At Shelburne Pond Studios, an artist community. Email kastockman@aol. com.

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Legal Notices

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT

PROBATE DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT

DOCKET NO.: 24-PR-06136

In re ESTATE of Nancy R. Hayes

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

To the creditors of: Nancy R. Hayes, late of Richmond, 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: November 4, 2024

Signature of Fiduciary:

/s/ Martha A. Crannell, Executrix c/o Harry C. Parker, Esq. 38 Community Lane, South Hero, VT 05486 hparker@vtlawoffices.com

Name of Publication: Seven Days Publication Date: 11/13/2024

Name of Probate Court: State of VermontChittenden Probate Division

Address of Probate Court: 175 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401

RFP: COLCHESTER RECREATION CENTER

JANITORIAL SERVICES

Request for Proposals (RFP) for Janitorial Services for the Colchester Recreation Center will be received by the Town of Colchester at the Colchester Town Office at 781 Blakely Road, Colchester, Vermont, 05446 until Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:00pm.

A mandatory pre-RFP walk-through for interested contractors will be held at 9:00am on Monday, November 25, 2024 at the Colchester Recreation

Center, located at 80 Mazza Drive, Colchester, Vermont 05446. RFP’s shall not be accepted from contractors who do not participate in the walkthrough.

Questions may be directed to Derek Mitchell, Assistant Director at dmitchell@colchestervt. gov or 802-264-5642, no later than 12:00pm on Monday, December 2, 2024.

For the complete RFP & Contract Documents, please visit the Town website at: https://colchestervt.gov/2980/ Bid-Opportunities-and-Results

TOWN OF ESSEX

ROAD CRACK SEALING BID

The Town of Essex invites qualified contractors to prepare a bid for crack sealing select roads within the Town of Essex. A copy of the Invitation to Bids can be picked up at the Town Public Works office, 5 Jericho Road, Essex Center. A digital copy is also available upon request. Sealed Bids will be received at the Town Public Works Office, or mailed to the Town of Essex Public Works Department, 81 Main Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452, until 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 10th, 2025. Questions and requests for electronic copies of the Request for Bids can be directed to the Town Public Works Office at (802) 878-1344.

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CIVIL DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT

CASE NO. 24-CV-04356

In Re: Abandoned Mobile Home Of Jake Pyper & Liza Domingue NOTICE OF HEARING

A hearing on The Housing Foundation, Inc.’s Verified Complaint to declare as abandoned the mobile home (Serial #260G2LA32193) of Jake Pyper & Liza Domingue located at the Mountain View Mobile Home Park, Lot #5, 158 Buck Hill Road East in Hinesburg, Vermont and to authorize the sale at public auction has been set for November 20, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. in person at the Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit, Civil Division located at 175 Main Street in Burlington, Vermont.

Date: November 04, 2024 Nancy L. Bean, Judicial Assistant

VERIFIED COMPLAINT FOR ABANDONMENT

PURSUANT TO 10 V.S.A. § 6249(h) (Auction)

NOW COMES The Housing Foundation, Inc. (“HFI”), by and through its counsel Nadine L. Scibek, and hereby complains as follows:

1. HFI, a Vermont non-profit corporation with a principal place of business in Montpelier, County of Washington, State of Vermont, is the record owner of a mobile home park known as the Mountain View Mobile Home Park (the “Park”) located in the Town of Hinesburg, Vermont. The Park is managed by the Vermont State Housing Authority.

2. Jake Pyper (“Pyper”) and Liza Domingue (“Domingue) are the record owners of a certain mobile home described as a 1969 Richardson, bearing serial No. 260G2LA32193 (the “Mobile Home”), located on Lot #5, Mountain View Mobile Home Park, 158 Buck Hill Road East in Hinesburg, Vermont (the “Lot”). See attached Vermont Mobile Home Uniform Bill of Sale.

3. Pyper & Domingue leased Lot #5 in the Park from HFI pursuant to a written lease. Pyper & Dominque paid a security deposit in the amount of $411.00 to HFI. See attached Lease.

4. Pyper’s last known mailing address is 158 Buck Hill Road East, Hinesburg, VT 05461.

5. Domingue’s last known mailing address is 43 Avian Lane, Starksboro, VT 05482.

6. The mobile home has been abandoned and is empty/unoccupied. The last known resident of the mobile home was Pyper. Pyper is believed to have removed his personal belongings. Utility services have been terminated to the Mobile Home.

7. Pyper & Domingue were evicted from the Park for non-payment of lot rent on June 17, 2024. A Judgment Order for the outstanding lot rent and court costs was entered against Pyper & Domingue on April 18, 2024 in the amount of $4,071.54. See The Housing Foundation, Inc. v. Pyper, et. al., Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Civil Unit, Case No. 24-CV-00935. See attached Judgment Order, Writ of Possession & Sheriff’s Returns of Service.

8. HFI’s Counsel has attempted to communicate

with Pyper & Domingue with no response. See attached letter.

9. The following security interests, mortgages, liens and encumbrances appear of record with respect to the mobile home:

a. Pyper & Domingue are in arrears on obligations to pay property taxes to the Town of Hinesburg, Vermont in the aggregate amount of $351.58, plus interest and penalties. The delinquent property taxes are now a lien on the property. See attached Tax Bill & Delinquent Tax Report.

10. Uriah Wallace, a duly licensed auctioneer, is a person disinterested in the mobile home and the mobile home park who is able to sell the mobile home at a public auction.

11. Mobile home storage fees continue to accrue at the rate of $491.00 per month. Rent, storage fees and late charges due the Park as of October, 2024 total $5,866.25. Court costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the Park exceed $2,000.00.

12. The Park sent written notice by certified mail to the Town of Hinesburg on September 30, 2024 of its intent to commence this abandonment action. See attached.

WHEREFORE, the Park Owner respectfully requests that the Honorable Court enter an order as follows:

1. Declare that the mobile home has been abandoned;

2. Approve the sale of the mobile home at a public auction to be held within 15 days of the date of judgment, pursuant to 10 V.S.A. § 6249(h); and

3. Grant judgment in favor of the Park Owner HFI and against the mobile home for unpaid rent and mobile home storage charges through the date of judgment, together with HFI’s court costs, publication and mailing costs, auctioneer’s costs, winterization costs, lot cleanup charges, attorney’s fees incurred in connection with this matter and any other costs incurred by HFI herein.

DATED AT Burlington, Vermont this 30th day of October, 2024.

THE HOUSING FOUNDATION, INC.

BY: Nadine L. Scibek Attorney for HFI

I declare that the above-statement is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that if the above statement is false, I will be subject to the penalty of perjury or other sanctions in the discretion of the Court.

October 30, 2024 By: Thomas Young Duly Authorized Agent for HFI

TOWN OF ESSEX

ESSEX TOWN STP MM18(9) LDS CHURCH STORMWATER RETROFIT

The Town of Essex invites qualified contractors to prepare a bid for the installation of large subsurface stormwater treatment facilities within the Town of Essex. Plans will be made available electronically by contacting Annie Costandi, Water Quality Director via email at acostandi@ essex.org. Sealed Bids will be received at the Essex Town Offices or mailed to the Town of Essex Public Works Department, 81 Main Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452, until 10:00 AM on Friday, December 6, 2024. Questions can be directed to the Town Public Works Office at (802) 878-1344.

TOWN OF ESSEX NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

DECEMBER 16, 2024

JANUARY 6, 2025

The Selectboard of the Town of Essex, Vermont hereby gives notice that public hearings on proposed amendments to the Charter for the Town of Essex will be held in person and online via Zoom:

o Monday, December 16, 2024, 6:35 PM at the Town Offices at 81 Main St., Essex Junction and online or by telephone (dial (888) 788-0099 and enter meeting ID: 98785691140, passcode: 032060)

o Monday, January 6, 2025, 6:35 PM at the Town Offices at 81 Main St., Essex Junction and online

or by telephone (dial (888) 788-0099 and enter meeting ID: 98785691140, passcode: 032060)

The proposed changes include:

o Providing a clearer description of the role of Town Moderator

o Amendment to change the timing of approval of Selectboard minutes

o Amendments to the required appointments by the Selectboard and Town Manager

o Requiring a mailed notice of the availability of the Town Auditor’s Report and Annual Report

o Amendments to Subchapter 10: Department of Real Estate Appraisal

o Amendment to remove the description of transacting business for Annual Meeting that is now voted on by Australian ballot

o De minimis amendments that include wording, formatting and spelling

An official copy of the proposed charter will be on file for public inspection at the Clerk’s Office at 81 Main Street, Essex, Vermont 05452, beginning December 6, 2024.

Dated at Essex, Vermont, this 4th day of November 2024 by the Essex Town Selectboard.

ESSEX TOWN SELECTBOARD

By:

/s/ Andy Watts, Chair

/s/ Tracey Delphia, Vice Chair

/s/ Kendall Chamberlin

/s/ Ethan Lawrence

/s/ Dawn Hill-Fleury

NOTICE OF HEARING

You are hearby notified that a hearing has been scheduled for August 21 at 9:30 am in Horry county family court 1301 2nd Avenue Conway South Carolina 29526.

Docket number: 2023-DR26-1995.

Summons for divorce

(One year continuous separation) Vivienne Morales, Plaintiff vs. Eric Morales Defendant.

To the Defendant above named you are nearby notified that you have been sued by the Plaintiff for divorce in the court indicated above. You must respond in writing to the attached complaint for Divorce and serve a copy of your answer (30)days after this summons upon you, or (35) days if you were served by certified mail return receipt requested to the plaintiff address listed below

Vivienne Morales P.O.Box 51242 Myrtle Beach South Carolina.

If you do not answer the complaint within (30) days the court may grant a Divorce and grant the relief requested in the complaint.

NORTHSTAR SELF STORAGE WILL BE HAVING A PUBLIC AND ONLINE SALE/AUCTION FOR THE FOLLOWING STORAGE UNITS ON NOVEMBER 21, 2024 AT 9:00 AM

Northstar Self Storage will be having a public and online sale/auction on November 21, 2024 at 9am EST at 205 Route 4A West, Castleton, VT 05735 (C140), 615 Route 7, Danby VT 07739 (D36), 681 Rockingham Road, Rockingham, VT 05151 (R49), 1124 Charlestown Road, Springfield, VT 05156 (Units S38, S56, S88), 2517 West Woodstock Road, Woodstock VT 05091 (W5) and online at www. storagetreasures.com at 9:00 am in accordance with VT Title 9 Commerce and Trade Chapter 098: Storage Units 3905. Enforcement of Lien

C140 Christopher Washburn Household Goods

D36 Jessica Terry Household Goods

R49 Allison Rheaume Household Goods

S38 Martha Ouellette Household Goods

S56 Helena Bundy Household Goods

S88 Itzel Baizabal Household Goods

W5 Brian Treffeisen Household Goods

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT

FAMILY DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT

DOCKET NO. 22-JV-872

In re: I.W.

ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING

TO: Amber Jackson, mother of I.W., you are hereby notified that the State of Vermont has filed a petition to terminate your residual parental rights to I.W., and that the hearing to consider the termination of all residual parental rights to I.W. will be held on December 31, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Family Division, at 32 Cherry St., Burlington, Vermont. You may appear remotely by contacting the clerk’s office at 802 651-1950. You are notified to appear in connection with this case. Failure to appear at this hearing may result in the termination of all your parental rights to I.W. The State is represented by the Attorney General’s Office, HC 2 North, 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671-2080. A copy of this order shall be mailed to Amber Jackson if an address for her is known.

Electronically signed pursuant to V.R.E.F. 9{d)

Kate Gallagher Superior Court Judge 10/29/2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

TOWN OF UNDERHILL DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD (DRB) APPEAL OF A NOTICE OF ZONING VIOLATION

Monday, December 2, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

At the Underhill Town Hall, 12 Pleasant Valley Road, Underhill, VT

The Underhill Development Review Board will hold a hearing based upon an appeal of a Notice of Zoning Violation in accordance with Section 10.5 of the Town of Underhill Unified Land Use & Development Regulations adopted March 1, 2011, and last amended March 3, 2020, and in accordance with 24 VSA § 4465. The appeal is related to a Notice of Zoning Violation, dated October 21, 2024, regarding a firewood processing/sawmill operation located at 633 Pleasant Valley Road. The operation is taking place in the Mount Mansfield Scenic Preservation Zoning District, a zoning district where sawmills are not allowed. The hearing will commence at 6:30 PM at the Underhill Town Hall, 12 Pleasant Valley Road, on Monday, December 2, 2024. The hearing will also be accessible via the Go-To-Meeting platform.

Additional information, including information to access the public meeting on the Go-To-Meeting platform, may be obtained on the Town’s website calendar under December 2, 2024 or by contacting the Clerk of the Development Review Board. The hearing is open to the public. Pursuant to 24 VSA § 4464(a)(1)(C) and 4471(a), participation in this local proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. If you cannot attend the hearing, comments may be made in writing, prior to the meeting, and mailed to: Brad Holden, Interim Zoning Administrator, P.O. Box 120 Underhill, VT 05489 or to: bholden@underhillvt. gov

NOTICE OF TAX SALE TOWN OF COLCHESTER

The resident and non-resident owners, lien holders and mortgagees of lands in the Town of Colchester in the County of Chittenden are hereby notified that the taxes and utility fees assessed by such Town remain, either in whole or in part, unpaid on the following described lands in such Town, to wit:

Property Owner: Ishmael Ahmed

Property Address: 48 Hegeman Avenue

Parcel ID # 21-004020-0000000

All of the same lands and premises conveyed to the said Ishmael Ahmed by Warranty Deed of Grace Ahmed dated November 29, 2021 and recorded at Volume 919, Page 748 of the Land Records of the Town of Colchester, Vermont.

Tax Years: 2022 - 2025

Amount of delinquent taxes, stormwater fees, interest, cost and penalties: $9,304.43

Property Owner: Gary M. Tobler

Property Address: 33 Ridge Top Way

Parcel ID # 30-002002-0980000

All of the same lands and premises conveyed to the said Gary M. Tobler by Quitclaim Deed of Timothy E. and Lynne A. Francis dated May 25, 1990 and recorded at Volume 168, Page 521 of the Land Records of the Town of Colchester, Vermont.

Tax Years: 2023 - 2025

Amount of delinquent taxes, stormwater fees, interest, cost and penalties: $6,565.90

Property Owner: 84 South Park Hospitality LLC

Property Address: 84 South Park Drive

Parcel ID # 01-024013-0030000

All of the same improved real property conveyed to the said 84 South Park Hospitality, LLC by Contract of Sale with Maple Hotel Enterprises dated June 28, 2019 located on real property of Pizzagalli Properties, LLC by Assignment and Assumption of Sublease and Release by and among said 84 South Park Hospitality, LLC, Maple Hotel Enterprises, LLC and Pizzagalli Properties, LLC dated August 27, 2019 and recorded at Volume 860, Page 128 of the Land Records of the Town of Colchester, Vermont.

Account: 2046

Amount of delinquent wastewater fees, interest, cost and penalties: $66,044.95

Property Owner: Crystal Clear Hospitality LLC

Property Address: 38 Lower Mountain View Drive

Parcel ID # 01-020003-0000000

A portion of the lands and premises conveyed to the said Crystal Clear Hospitality LLC by Special Warranty Deed of Burlington Hotel Propco LLC dated February 2, 2018 and recorded at Volume 833, Page 24 of the Land Records of the Town of Colchester, Vermont.

Account: 2053

Amount of delinquent wastewater fees, interest, cost and penalties: $326.60

Property Owner: Crystal Clear Hospitality LLC

Property Address: 42 Lower Mountain View Drive

Parcel ID # 01-020003-0000000

A portion of the lands and premises conveyed to the said Crystal Clear Hospitality LLC by Special Warranty Deed of Burlington Hotel Propco LLC dated February 2, 2018 and recorded at Volume 833, Page 24 of the Land Records of the Town of Colchester, Vermont.

Account: 2054

Amount of delinquent wastewater fees, interest, cost and penalties: $6,897.04

Reference may be made to said deeds for a more particular description of said lands and premises, as the same appear in the Town Clerk’s Office of the Town of Colchester.

So much of such lands will be sold at public auction at the Town of Colchester, 781 Blakely Road, Colchester, Vermont 05478, on the 13th day of December, 2024 at 10 o’clock in the forenoon, as shall be requisite to discharge such taxes with interest, costs and penalties, unless previously paid. Property owners, mortgagees, and lien holders may pay such taxes, interest, costs and penalties in full by cash or certified check made payable to the Town of Colchester. At tax sale, successful bidders must pay in full by cash or certified check. No other payments accepted. Any questions or inquiries regarding the above-referenced sale should be directed to the following address:

Kristen E. Shamis, Esq.

Monaghan Safar PLLC 27 Main Street Burlington, VT 05401 kshamis@msvtlaw.com (802) 660-4735

Monaghan Safar PLLC, and the Town of Colchester give no opinion or certification as to the marketability of title to the above-referenced properties as held by the current owner/taxpayer.

Dated at Colchester, Vermont, this 11th day of November, 2024.

Julie Graeter Collector of Delinquent Taxes Town of Colchester

INVITATION TO BID

Greenprint Partners, acting as Project Manager, seeks qualified contractors for multiple Vermont Schools Green Infrastructure Stormwater Improvements for the locations listed below. Federal Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE),

Women-Owned, Veteran-Owned, Minority-Owned contractors and suppliers, and Small Businesses are strongly encouraged to submit a bid proposal.

Project Description: The project consists of stormwater improvements at various schools to meet the Vermont Stormwater Rules.

Locations of the work are as follows:

Bid Opening December 16, 2024

Missisquoi Valley High School – 175 Thunderbird, Swanton VT

Georgia Elementary & Middle School – 4416 Ethan Allen Hwy. Georgia, VT

Poultney Elementary School – 96 School Circle, Poultney, VT

Lamoille Union High School – 736 VT Rt 15 West, Hyde Park, VT

Derby Elementary School – 907 Elm St, Derby Line, VT

Newport City Elementary School – 166 Sias Ave, Newport, VT

North Country Union High School – 209 Veterans Ave, Newport, VT

Bid Opening December 17, 2024

Swanton Middle School – 24 Fourth St, Swanton, VT

Fair Haven Union High School- 33 Mechanic St. Fair Haven, VT

Rutland Town Elementary School- 1612 Post Road, Rutland, VT

Castleton Elementary – 263 Elementary School Rd, Castleton, VT

Stowe Middle & High School – 413 Barrows Rd, Stowe, VT

Twinfield Union High School – 106 Nasmith Brook Rd, Marshfield, VT

Bid Opening December 18, 2024

Colchester Middle School – 425 Blakely Rd, Colchester, VT

Colchester High School – 131 Laker Lane, Colchester, VT

Neshobe Elementary School – 17 Neshobe Circle, Brandon, VT

Enosburg Elementary School – 303 Dickinson Ave, Enosburg, VT

Crossett Brook Middle School – 5672 Vt Rt 100, Duxbury, VT

Browns River Middle School – 10 River Rd, Jericho, VT

Mount Mansfield Union High School – 211 Browns Trace, Jericho, VT

Bid Opening December 19, 2024

Rutland High School – 22 Stratton Rd, Rutland, VT Richmond Elementary /Camels Hump School – 173 School St, Richmond, VT

Champlain Valley Union High School – 369 CVU Rd, Hinesburg, VT

Middlebury Union high School – 73 Charles Ave, Middlebury, VT

Montpelier High School – 5 High School Drive, Montpelier, VT

Schedule: Construction is scheduled to begin in Spring/June 2025 and be substantially completed by October 2025.

The construction work involves the installation of various stormwater improvements including, but not limited to: wetland creation, underground storage facilities, disconnection areas, dry wells, storm sewers, paving and erosion control and landscaping, depending on the location.

These projects are subject to Davis Bacon wage rates compliance and with Build America Buy America provisions.

Any interested subcontractors and suppliers should visit the following website after November 16, 2024 for information on obtaining bidding documents: www.questcdn.com under Greenprint Partners, or https://www.greenprintpartners. com/resources and click on Bidding opportunities. For additional information please send an email to the construction project manager: Howard@ greenprintpartners.com

Support Groups

A CIRCLE OF PARENTS FOR MOTHERS OF COLOR

Please join our parent-led online support group designed to share our questions, concerns & struggles, as well as our resources & successes! Contribute to our discussion of the unique but shared experience of parenting. We will be meeting weekly on Wed., 10-11 a.m. For more info or to register, please contact Heather at hniquette@pcavt.org, 802-498-0607, pcavt.org. family-support-programs.

A CIRCLE OF PARENTS FOR SINGLE MOTHERS

Please join our parent-led online support group designed to share our questions, concerns & struggles, as well as our resources & successes! Contribute to our discussion of the unique but shared experience of parenting. We will be meeting weekly on Fri., 10-11 a.m. For more info or to register, please contact Heather at hniquette@pcavt.org, 802-498-0607, pcavt.org/ family-support-programs.

A CIRCLE OF PARENTS W/ LGBTQ+ CHILDREN

Please join our parent-led online support group designed to share our questions, concerns & struggles, as well as our resources & successes! Contribute to our discussion of the unique but shared experience of parenting. We will be meeting weekly on Mon., 10-11 a.m. For more info or to register, please contact Heather at hniquette@pcavt.org, 802-498-0607, pcavt.org/ family-support-programs.

AL-ANON

For families & friends of alcoholics. Phone meetings, electronic meetings (Zoom) & an Al-Anon blog are avail. online at the Al-Anon website. For meeting info, go to vermontalanonalateen.org or call 866-972-5266.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Do you have a drinking problem? AA meeting sites are now open, & online meetings are also avail. Call our hotline at 802-864-1212 or check for in-person or online meetings at burlingtonaa.org.

AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP

VT Active Amputees is a new support group open to all amputees for connection, community & support. The group meets on the 1st Wed. of the mo. in S. Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Let’s get together & be active: running, pickleball & ultimate Frisbee. Email vtactiveamputees@ gmail.com or call Sue at 802-582-6750 for more info & location.

BABY BUMPS SUPPORT GROUP FOR MOTHERS & PREGNANT WOMEN

Pregnancy can be a wonderful time of your life. But it can also be a time of stress often compounded by hormonal swings. If you are a pregnant woman, or have recently given birth & feel you need some help w/ managing emotional bumps in the road that can come w/ motherhood, please come to this free support group led by an experienced pediatric registered nurse. Held on the 2nd & 4th Tue. of every mo., 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Birthing Center, Northwestern Medical Center, St. Albans. Info: Rhonda Desrochers, Franklin County Home Health Agency, 527-7531.

BETTER BREATHERS CLUB

American Lung Association support group for people w/ breathing issues, their loved ones or caregivers. Meets on the 1st Mon. of every mo., 11 a.m.-noon at the Godnick Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. For more info, call 802-776-5508.

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP

Vermont Center for Independent Living offers virtual monthly meetings, held on the 3rd Wed. of every mo., 1-2:30 p.m. The support group will offer valuable resources & info about brain injury. It will be a place to share experiences in a safe, secure & confidential environment. To join, email Linda Meleady at lindam@vcil.org & ask to be put on the TBI mailing list. Info: 800-639-1522.

BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR DRAGON BOAT TEAM

Looking for a fun way to do something active & health-giving? Want to connect w/ other breast cancer survivors? Come join Dragonheart Vermont. We are a breast cancer survivor & supporter dragon boat team who paddle together in Burlington. Please contact us at info@ dragonheartvermont.org for info.

BURLINGTON MEN’S PEER GROUP

Tue. nights, 7-9 p.m. in Burlington. Free of charge, 30 years running. Call Neils 802-877-3742 or email neils@myfairpoint.net.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

The Champlain Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group meets online on the 2nd Tue. of the mo., 6-7:30 p.m., via Zoom. Whether you are newly diagnosed, dealing w/ a reoccurrence or trying to manage the side effects of treatment, you are welcome here! More info: Andy Hatch, group leader, ahatch63@gmail.com.

CENTRAL VERMONT CELIAC SUPPORT GROUP

Last Thu. of every mo., 7:30 p.m. in Montpelier. Please contact Lisa Masé for location: lisa@ harmonizecookery.com.

CEREBRAL PALSY GUIDANCE

Cerebral Palsy Guidance is a very comprehensive informational website broadly covering the topic of cerebral palsy & associated medical conditions. Its mission is to provide the best possible info to parents of children living w/ the complex condition of cerebral palsy. Visit cerebralpalsyguidance.com/cerebral-palsy.

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP

The Compassionate Friends international support group for parents, siblings & families grieving the loss of a child meets every 4th Tue. of the mo., 7-9 p.m., at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 160 Hinesburg Rd, S. Burlington. Call/email Alan at 802-233-0544 alanday88@gmail.com or Claire at 802-448-3569.

DISABILITY PEER SUPPORT GROUP

Our group is a space for mutual support, open to anybody who identifies as disabled, differently abled, or having a disability. Whether your disability is visible, invisible, physical, or cognitive, this group is for you! The group meets every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month from 1:15-2:15pm at 279 N. Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT and online on Zoom. Email us for the Zoom link and more information: pvcc@pathwaysvermont.org

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT

Steps to End Domestic Violence offers a weekly drop-in support group for female-identified survivors of intimate partner violence, including individuals who are experiencing or have been affected by domestic violence. The support group offers a safe, confidential place for survivors to connect w/ others, to heal & to recover. In support group, participants talk through their experiences & hear stories from others who have experienced abuse in their relationships. Support group is also a resource for those who are unsure of their next step, even if it involves remaining in their current relationship. Tue., 6:30-8 p.m. Childcare is provided. Info: 658-1996.

FAMILY & FRIENDS OF THOSE EXPERIENCING

MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS

This support group is a dedicated meeting for family, friends & community members who are supporting a loved one through a mental health crisis. Mental health crisis might include extreme states, psychosis, depression, anxiety & other types of distress. The group is a confidential space where family & friends can discuss shared experiences & receive support in an environment free of judgment & stigma w/ a trained facilitator. Wed., 7-8:30 p.m. Downtown Burlington. Info: Jess Horner, LICSW, 866-218-8586.

CONTACT CLASSIFIEDS@SEVENDAYSVT.COM OR 802-865-1020 EXT. 115 TO UPDATE YOUR SUPPORT GROUP

FAMILY RESTORED: SUPPORT GROUP FOR FRIENDS & FAMILIES OF ADDICTS & ALCOHOLICS Tue., 6-7 p.m., the Turning Point Center, 179 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. For further info, please visit thefamilyrestored.org or contact 207-387-0015.

FCA FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Families Coping w/ Addiction (FCA) is an open community peer support group for adults (18+) struggling w/ the drug or alcohol addiction of a loved one. FCA is not 12-step-based but provides a forum for those living the family experience, in which to develop personal coping skills & to draw strength from one another. Our group meets every Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m., live in person in the conference room at the Turning Point Center of Chittenden County (179 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington), &/or via our parallel Zoom session to accommodate those who cannot attend in person. The Zoom link can be found on the Turning Point Center website (turningpointcentervt.org) using the “Family Support” tab (click on “What We Offer”). Any questions, please send by email to thdaub1@gmail.com.

FIERCELY FLAT VT

A breast cancer support group for those who’ve had mastectomies. We are a casual online meeting group found on Facebook at Fiercely Flat VT. Info: stacy.m.burnett@gmail.com.

FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS (FA)

Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? FA is a free 12-step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating or bulimia. Local meetings are held twice a week: Mon., 4-5:30 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Church, Norwich, Vt.; & Wed., 6:30-8 p.m., at Hanover Friends Meeting House, Hanover, N.H. For more info & a list of additional meetings throughout the U.S. & the world, call 603-6301495 or visit foodaddicts.org.

G.R.A.S.P. (GRIEF RECOVERY AFTER A SUBSTANCE PASSING)

Are you a family member who has lost a loved one to addiction? Find support, peer-led support group. Meets once a mo. on Mon. in Burlington. Please call for date & location. RSVP to mkeasler3@gmail.com or call 310-3301 (message says Optimum Health, but this is a private number).

GRIEF & LOSS SUPPORT GROUP

Sharing your sadness, finding your joy. Please join us as we learn more about our own grief & explore the things that can help us to heal. There is great power in sharing our experiences w/ others who know the pain of the loss of a loved one & healing is possible through the sharing. BAYADA Hospice’s local bereavement support coordinator will facilitate our weekly group through discussion & activities. Everyone from the community is welcome. 1st & last Wed. of every mo. at 4 p.m. via Zoom. To register, please contact bereavement program coordinator Max Crystal, mcrystal@ bayada.com or 802-448-1610.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS

Meet every 2nd Mon., 6-7:30 p.m., & every 3rd Wed. from 10-11:30 a.m., at Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice in Berlin. The group is open to the public & free of charge. More info: Diana Moore, 224-2241.

GRIEVING A LOSS SUPPORT GROUP

A retired psychotherapist & an experienced life coach host a free meeting for those grieving the loss of a loved one. The group meets upstairs at All Souls Interfaith Gathering in Shelburne. There is no fee for attending, but donations are gladly accepted. Meetings are held twice a mo., the 1st & 3rd Sat. of every mo. from 10-11:30 a.m. If you are interested in attending, please register at allsoulsinterfaith.org. More information about the group leader at pamblairbooks.com.

HEARING VOICES SUPPORT GROUP

This Hearing Voices Group seeks to find understanding of voice-hearing experiences as real lived experiences that may happen to

anyone at any time. We choose to share experiences, support & empathy. We validate anyone’s experience & stories about their experience as their own, as being an honest & accurate representation of their experience, & as being acceptable exactly as they are. Tue., 2-3 p.m. Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-777-8602, abby@pathwaysvermont.org.

HELLENBACH CANCER SUPPORT

People living w/ cancer & their caretakers convene for support. Call to verify meeting place. Info, 388-6107.

INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS/PAINFUL BLADDER SUPPORT GROUP

Interstitial cystitis (IC) & painful bladder syndrome can result in recurring pelvic pain, pressure or discomfort in the bladder/pelvic region & urinary frequency/urgency. These are often misdiagnosed & mistreated as a chronic bladder infection. If you have been diagnosed or have these symptoms, you are not alone. For Vermont-based support group, email bladderpainvt@gmail.com or call 899-4151 for more info.

INTUITIVE EATING SUPPORT GROUP

Free weekly peer-led support group for anyone struggling w/ eating &/or body image. The only requirement is a desire to make peace w/ food & your body. Meeting format is: a short reading from Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch, 4th edition, followed by open sharing & discussion. Come find community through sharing struggles, experience, strength & hope. Located at the Pickering Room, Fletcher Free Library, Sun. 1-2:30 p.m. Contact 202-553-8953 w/ any questions.

KINDRED CONNECTIONS PROGRAM OFFERED FOR CHITTENDEN COUNTY CANCER SURVIVORS

The Kindred Connections program provides peer support for all those touched by cancer. Cancer patients, as well as caregivers, are provided w/ a mentor who has been through the cancer experience & knows what it’s like to go through it. In addition to sensitive listening, Kindred Connections provides practical help such as rides to doctors’ offices & meal deliveries. The program has people who have experienced a wide variety of cancers. For further info, please contact info@ vcsn.net.

LAUGHTER YOGA

Spontaneous, genuine laughter & gentle breathing for physical & emotional benefit. No yoga mat needed! This group is held every Mon., 2-3 p.m., at Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 North Winooski Ave., Burlington. Contact Chris Nial for any questions: chrisn@pathwaysvermont.org.

LGBTQ SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE

The SafeSpace Anti-Violence Program at Pride Center of Vermont offers peer-led support groups for survivors of relationship, dating, emotional &/ or hate-violence. These groups give survivors a safe & supportive environment to tell their stories, share info, & offer & receive support. Support groups also provide survivors an opportunity to gain info on how to better cope w/ feelings & experiences that surface because of the trauma they have experienced. Please call SafeSpace at 863-0003 if you are interested in joining.

LGBTQ VETERANS

Share the struggles & celebrate the joys of being a service member & LGBTQIA+ in this peer-led discussion group. Meetings are at the Rainbow Bridge Community Center in Barre on the 2nd & 4th Tue. of each mo. Visit rbccvt.org for more info.

LIVING THROUGH LOSS

Gifford Medical Center is announcing the restart of its grief support group, Living Through Loss. The program is sponsored by the Gifford Volunteer Chaplaincy Program & will meet weekly on Fri., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., in Gifford’s Chun Chapel. Meetings will be facilitated by the Rev. Timothy Eberhardt, spiritual care coordinator, & Emily Pizzale MSW, LICSW, a Gifford social worker. Anyone who has experienced a significant

loss over the last year or so is warmly invited to attend & should enter through the hospital’s main entrance wearing a mask on the way to the chapel. Meetings will be based on the belief that, while each of us is on a unique journey in life, we all need a safe place to pause, to tell our stories &, especially as we grieve, to receive the support & strength we need to continue along the way.

MARIJUANA ANONYMOUS

Do you have a problem w/ marijuana? MA is a free 12-step program where addicts help other addicts get & stay clean. Ongoing Mon., 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Burlington (Red Door Church) 21 Buell St., Burlington. Contact: jointsession@newenglandma.org.

MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP

Area myeloma survivors, families & caregivers have come together to form a Multiple Myeloma Support Group. We provide emotional support, resources about treatment options, coping strategies & a support network by participating in the group experience w/ people who have been through similar situations. 3rd Tue. of every mo., 5-6 p.m., at the New Hope Lodge on East Ave. in Burlington. Info: Kay Cromie, 655-9136, kgcromey@aol.com.

NAMI CONNECTION PEER SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS

Weekly virtual meetings. If you have questions about a group in your area, please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont, program@namivt.org or 800-639-6480. Connection groups are peer recovery support group programs for adults living w/ mental health challenges.

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP

Weekly virtual & in-person meetings. ASL interpreters avail. upon request. Family Support Group meetings are for family & friends of individuals living w/ mental illness. If you have questions about a group in your area, please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont, info@namivt.org or 800-639-6480.

NARCONON SUNCOAST DRUG & ALCOHOL REHABILITATION & EDUCATION

Narconon reminds families that overdoses due to an elephant tranquilizer known as Carfentanil have been on the rise in nearly every community nationwide. Carfentanil is a synthetic opioid painkiller 100 times more powerful than fentanyl & 1,000 times stronger than heroin. A tiny grain of it is enough to be fatal. To learn more about carfentanil abuse & how to help your loved one, visit narconon-suncoast.org/drug-abuse/ parents-get-help.html. Addiction screenings: Narconon can help you take steps to overcome addiction in your family. Call today for a no-cost screening or referral: 1-877-841-5509.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS

is a group of recovering addicts who live without the use of drugs. It costs nothing to join. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Held in Burlington, Barre & St. Johnsbury. Info, 862-4516 or cvana.org.

NARCANON BURLINGTON GROUP

Group meets every Mon. at 7 p.m., at the Turning Point Center, 179 S. Winooski Ave., Suite 301, Burlington. The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of addiction in a relative or friend. Info: Amanda H., 338-8106.

NEW (& EXPECTING) MAMAS & PAPAS! EVERY PRIMARY CAREGIVER TO A BABY!

The Children’s Room invites you to join our weekly drop-in support group. Come unwind & discuss your experiences & questions around infant care & development, self-care & postpartum healing, & community resources for families w/ babies. Tea & snacks provided. Thu., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bring your babies! (Newborn through crawling stage.) Located in Thatcher Brook Primary School, 47 Stowe St., childrensroomonline.org. Contact childrensroom@wwsu.org or 244-5605.

NORTHWEST VERMONT CANCER PRAYER & SUPPORT NETWORK

A meeting of cancer patients, survivors & family members intended to comfort & support those who are currently suffering from the disease. 2nd Thu. of every mo., 6-7:30 p.m., St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 11 Church St., St. Albans. Info: stpaulum@myfairpoint.net. 2nd Wed. of every mo., 6-7:30 p.m., Winooski United Methodist Church, 24 W. Allen St., Winooski. Info: hovermann4@comcast.net.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA)

A 12-step program for people who identify as overeaters, compulsive eaters, food addicts, anorexics, bulimics, etc. No matter what your problem w/ food, we have a solution! All are welcome, meetings are open, & there are no dues or fees. See oavermont.org/meeting-list for the current meeting list, meeting format & more; or call 802-863-2655 anytime!

PONDERING GENDER & SEXUALITY

Pondering Gender & Sexuality is a twice-monthly facilitated mutual support group for folks of any identity (whether fully formed or a work in progress) who want to engage in meaningful conversations about gender, sexuality & sexual orientation, &/or the coming-out process. Discussions can range from the personal to the philosophical & beyond as we work together to create a compassionate, safe & courageous space to explore our experiences. The group will be held on the 2nd Sun. & 4th Tue. of every mo., 1-2:30 p.m., either virtually or at Pride Center of Vermont. Email pgs@pridecentervt.org for more info or w/ questions!

POTATO INTOLERANCE SUPPORT GROUP

Anyone coping w/ potato intolerance & interested in joining a support group, contact Jerry Fox, 48 Saybrook Rd., Essex Junction, VT 05452.

QUEER CARE GROUP

This support group is for adult family members & caregivers of queer &/or questioning youth. It is held on the 2nd Mon. of every mo., 6:30-8 p.m., at Outright Vermont, 241 N. Winooski Ave. This group is for adults only. For more info, email info@ outrightvt.org.

READY TO BE TOBACCO-FREE GROUPS

Join a free 4-5-week group workshop facilitated by our coaches, who are certified in tobacco treatment. We meet in a friendly, relaxed & virtual atmosphere. You may qualify for a free limited supply of nicotine replacement therapy. Info: call 802-847-7333 or email quittobaccoclass@ uvmhealth.org to get signed up, or visit myhealthyvt.org to learn more about upcoming workshops!

REFUGE RECOVERY MEETING

Burlington Refuge Recovery is a Buddhistoriented, nontheistic addiction recovery group that meets every Tue. at 6:45 p.m. at Turning Point Center, located at 179 S. Winooski Ave. in Burlington.

SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION NEW ENGLAND

Support group meeting held on the 4th Tue. of every mo., 6:30-8:30 p.m., Williston Police Station. Info, Blythe Leonard, 878-0732.

SEX & LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS

12-step recovery group. Do you have a problem w/ sex or relationships? We can help. Info: Shawn, 660-2645. Visit slaafws.org or saa-recovery.org for meetings near you.

SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS, MONTPELIER

Do you have a problem w/ compulsive sexual behavior? A 12-step program has helped us. SAA Montpelier meets twice weekly at 6 p.m.: Mon. virtual meeting, details at saatalk.info; Thu. faceto-face at Bethany Church, Montpelier. Details at saa-recovery.org. Contact saa.vtrecovery@gmail. com or call 802-322-3701.

SEXUAL VIOLENCE SUPPORT

HOPE Works offers free support groups to women, men & teens who are survivors of sexual violence. Groups are avail. for survivors at any stage of the healing process. Intake for all support groups is ongoing. If you are interested in learning more or would like to schedule an intake to become a group member, please call our office at 8640555, ext. 19, or email our victim advocate at advocate@sover.net.

SMART RECOVERY

We welcome anyone, including family & friends, affected by any kind of substance or activity addiction. SMART Recovery is an abstinence-oriented program based on the science of addiction treatment & recovery. Online: Sun. at 5 p.m. Info: meetings.smartrecovery.org/meetings/1868/. Face to face: Thu. at 1:15 p.m. & Fri. at 5:30 p.m. at the Turning Point Center of Chittenden County. Family & Friends online, Mon. at 7 p.m. Info: meetings.smartrecovery.org/meetings/6337/ Volunteer facilitator, Bert: 802-399-8754. You can learn more at smartrecovery.org.

SOCIAL ANXIETY SUPPORT GROUPS

For screened adults ages 28-40. Therapist-led sessions. For more info, contact diane@ldtayeby. com.

STUTTERING SUPPORT GROUPS

If you’re a person who stutters, you are not alone! Adults, teens & school-age kids who stutter, & their families are welcome to join 1 of our 3 free National Stuttering Association (NSA) stuttering support groups at UVM (join by Zoom or in person). Adults: 5:30-6:30 p.m., 1st & 3rd Tue. monthly; teens (ages 13-17): 5:30-6:30 p.m., 2nd Thu. monthly; school-age children (ages 8-12) & parents (meeting separately): 4:15-5:15 p.m., 2nd Thu. monthly. Pomeroy Hall (489 Main St., UVM campus). Info: nsachapters.org/burlington, burlingtonstutters@gmail.com, 656-0250. Go, Team Stuttering!

SUICIDE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP

For those who have lost a friend or loved one through suicide. 6:30-8 p.m., on the 3rd Tue. of every mo. Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 N. Main St., Wallingford. Info: 446-3577.

SUICIDE HOTLINES IN VT Brattleboro, 257-7989; Montpelier (Washington County Mental Health Emergency Services), 2290591; Randolph (Clara Martin Center Emergency Service), 800-639-6360.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN who have experienced intimate partner abuse. Facilitated by Circle (Washington Co. only). Please call 877-543-9498 for more info.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE

If you have lost someone to suicide & wish to have a safe place to talk, share & spend a little time w/ others who have had a similar experience, join us on the 3rd Thu. of every mo., 7-9 p.m., at the Faith Lighthouse Church, Route 105, Newport (105 Alderbrook). Please call before attending. Info: Mary Butler, 744-6284.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE: S. BURLINGTON

This group is for people experiencing the impact of the loss of a loved one to suicide. 1st Wed. of each mo., 6-7:30 p.m., at the Comfort Inn & Suites, 3 Dorset St., S. Burlington. Info: Bob Purvee at 802-922-4283 or ripurvee1@yahoo.com, or Aya Kuki at 802-881-3606 or ayakokuki@gmail.com

TRANS & GENDER-NONCONFORMING SUPPORT GROUP

As trans & GNC people in the world, we experience many things that are unique to our identities. For that reason, the Transgender Program hosts a support group for our community on the 1st & 3rd Wed. of every mo., 6:30-8 p.m., either virtually or at Pride Center of Vermont. The Trans & GNC Support group is for Vermonters at all stages of their gender journey to come together to socialize, discuss issues that are coming up

in their lives & build community. We welcome anyone whose identity falls under the trans, GNC, intersex & nonbinary umbrellas, & folks questioning their gender identity. Email safespace@ pridecentervt.org w/ any questions, comments or accessibility concerns.

TRANSGENDER FAMILY SUPPORT

We are people w/ adult loved ones who are transgender or gender nonconforming. We meet to support each other & to learn more about issues & concerns. Our sessions are supportive, informal & confidential. Meetings are held at 5:30 p.m., the 2nd Thu. of each mo., via Zoom. Not sure if you’re ready for a meeting? We also offer 1-on-1 support. For more info, email rex@pridecentervt. org or call 802-318-4746.

TRANS PARENT SUPPORT GROUP

We will be in community w/ parents of trans kids of all ages & supporting each other w/ storytelling, listening, learning & love. If we want to protect our trans kids, our first line of defense is uplifting their parents & guardians! This is a peer-support group & will be facilitated by Alison & Shawna. 4th Tue. of every month, 5:30-7:30 p.m at Rainbow Bridge Community Center. Contact 802-622-0692 or info@rainbowbridgevt.org

WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

FAHC. Led by Deb Clark, RN. Every 1st & 3rd Tue., 5-6:30 p.m. Call Kathy McBeth, 847-5715.

YOUNG ADULT SUPPORT GROUP

A support group for young adults to build community & access peer support. This group meets weekly on Thu., 3-4 p.m., at Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 North Winooski Ave., Burlington. Contact Chris Nial for any questions: chrisn@pathwaysvermont.org.

Executive Director

The Wonderfeet Kids Museum Board of Directors is seeking an individual with a passion for children, families and learning, to launch our newly expanded museum into a future with expanded growth and opportunity for our community.

For full job description or to apply, send your cover letter and resume to: WonderfeetEvents@gmail. com and in the subject line please write: Executive Director application.

Lecturer Education

Part-Time Clinical Audiologist

Assistant Professor, Economics

English Language Support Specialist

Assistant Professor, Nursing (2 positions)

For position details and application process, visit jobs.plattsburgh. edu and select “View Current Openings”

SUNY Plattsburgh is an AA/EEO/ADA/VEVRAA committed to excellence through diversity and supporting an inclusive environment for all.

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

VISUAL ARTS TEACHER

Lyndon Institute seeks a full-time, Visual Arts Teacher to begin in January for the 2025 spring semester. Knowledge of Studio Art skills including Introduction to Studio Art, Water-base Painting, Acrylic and Oil painting, Ceramics and sculpture, and Printmaking. Prior experience teaching Fine Arts is beneficial. Resume material may be submitted to Human Resources at kilee.willey@lyndoninstitute.org

Editorial Assistant

Looking for fun, part-time work in community news? The Bridge is hiring a 10-hour/week Editorial Assistant.

The Vermont Association of Conservation Districts (VACD) is seeking an experienced and passionate leader to serve as its next Executive Director. This is a unique opportunity to guide the organization’s growth and support Vermont’s 14 Natural Resources Conservation Districts (NRCDs) as they tackle climate change, water quality, and land conservation challenges. The Executive Director will provide strategic leadership, oversee financial management, advocate for conservation policies, and build partnerships across the state. This full-time, remote position requires travel throughout Vermont, including regular presence in Montpelier during the legislative session.

Starting salary is $90,000–$105,000, with a competitive benefits package. Applications are due by 5 PM, December 2, 2024.

Visit VACD.org for full job description and application details.

Please visit: montpelierbridge.org/job-opportunities for more details and to apply.

Project CoordinatorRestorative Justice for Survivors Collaborative

The Vermont Network is seeking a skilled project manager who is passionate about restorative justice and creating community-based solutions to violence to join our organization as the Restorative Justice for Survivors Project Coordinator. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for effective project management of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary five-year, federally funded pilot project to deliver restorative justice services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence, with a focus on the needs of refugee, immigrant, and asylumseeking communities in Chittenden County. The Coordinator will convene and facilitate the project’s key partners in their work to design and implement restorative intervention models, while ensuring compliance with federal grant requirements. Our ideal candidate is an impeccable project manager with a deep and abiding commitment to building excellent relationships with community partners. The Vermont Network is an amazing place to work – we prioritize the wellbeing of our staff, take our culture seriously, think big and orient towards what is possible. Minimum of three to five years’ experience in managing complex multi-disciplinary projects or teams. Knowledge of domestic and sexual violence and restorative models is essential. Grantdirected salary, currently budgeted to start at $65,000/annually Learn more about us at vtnetwork.org. Send cover letter/ resume to Jamie Carroll at jamie@vtnetwork.org by November 27, 2024.

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Marketing Assistant

We’re seeking a full-time marketing assistant to help with content creation, socials, email marketing, digital ad design, and video creation.

Alpine SnowGuards is a 100% employee-owned snow guard manufacturer in Morrisville, VT. Enjoy a comfortable and friendly working environment, competitive wages, excellent health care benefits, paid time off, and the opportunity to financially benefit from the company's growth and strong profit margins.

You can see the full description of the job at alpinesnowguards.com/ careers

Bus Driver

A bus driver is needed to drive for Eden Central School beginning ASAP. Requirements include a class B driver’s license with school bus and passenger endorsement.

It is a part-time position driving 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. The school district is willing to cover the cost of all applicable licensure training for an applicant they consider to be a suitable candidate. This position may be paired with another part-time position at Eden Central School. Interested applicants may apply through SchoolSpring or by visiting lnsd.org for an application.

Applications can be emailed to Betzi Goodman at bgoodman@ lnsd.org, or sent to the school at P.O. Box 29, Eden, VT 05652.

JUDICIAL ASSISTANTS

VERMONT STATE COURTS

Looking to enter the legal world and make a difference? $21.32 per hour, permanent full-time positions in downtown Burlington. The Judicial branch of state government is rapidly expanding. We offer a competitive rate with top-notch health, dental, paid time off and pension. The successful candidate has 2 years’ general office experience, be a team player, good communicator, able to use technology, organized, and seeking a prestigious and professional atmosphere.

E.O.E. For a more detailed description and how to apply, vist: bit.ly/48tkl8A

Custodian

Apprentice Line Worker

The Facilities Department at Saint Michael’s College is inviting applications for full-time Custodians for a few different shifts, the days and hours of which can be viewed through the link to apply below. These positions support the department in maintaining a comfortable, safe, and efficient environment by providing timely responses to issues and ensuring all campus buildings are cleaned and maintained. Responsibilities include but are not limited to all around general cleaning of various surfaces to include walls, floors, furniture (hard & soft), kitchens cabinets and appliances, windows, light fixtures, etc.; cleaning/maintaining/servicing restrooms, shower rooms and locker rooms; and floor cleaning/maintaining of different surfaces using different methods and equipment.

Morrisville Water and Light is seeking a qualified, reliable, safety minded individual(s) to fill an Apprentice Line Worker vacancy(s). This position will be responsible for assisting in the installation, repairing and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical lines and equipment in a safe and effective manner within the established guidelines of industry work practices.

For a complete job description, benefits information, and to apply online, please visit: https://bit.ly/SMCF24FTC

Applicants must also be able to meet the physical demands of the position, live within 30 minutes of the office and be in an on-call rotation. More detailed description is available at mwlvt.com/job-openings

Submit cover letter and resume to Morrisville Water & Light, 857 Elmore Street, Morrisville, VT 05661 or dheller@mwlvt.com. No phone calls please. E.O.E.

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Hall Communications dba

is hiring an entry-level position for a sales representative to join our dynamic team. This role offers hands-on experience in the radio industry, working closely with seasoned sales representatives to gain expertise in both commercial and digital sales and production while learning the essential strategies of media marketing and client management.

We’re looking for a motivated, detail-oriented individual eager to learn and grow in a collaborative environment. If you’re passionate about the media industry and ready to start a rewarding career, we want to hear from you!

Please send your resume and three references to General Manager Dan Dubonnet at ddubonnet@hallradio.net. Hall Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Custodian

The Facilities Department at Saint Michael’s College is inviting applications for full-time Custodians for a few different shifts, the days and hours of which can be viewed through the link to apply below. These positions support the department in maintaining a comfortable, safe, and efficient environment by providing timely responses to issues and ensuring all campus buildings are cleaned and maintained. Responsibilities include but are not limited to all around general cleaning of various surfaces to include walls, floors, furniture (hard & soft), kitchen cabinets and appliances, windows, light fixtures, etc.; cleaning/maintaining/servicing restrooms, shower rooms and locker rooms; and floor cleaning/maintaining of different surfaces using different methods and equipment. For a complete job description, benefits information, and to apply online, please visit: https://bit.ly/SMCF24FTC

NOVEMBER 13-20, 2024

ATTENTION RECRUITERS:

Central Clinical Educator (CCE)

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) in St. Johnsbury is looking for a Central Clinical Educator (CCE) to help us elevate our nursing education. We want to hear from you if you’re passionate about mentoring and supporting healthcare professionals.

What You’ll Do: Manage our mandatory education programs and nursing orientation. Ensure compliance with training requirements. What We’re Looking For: An RN graduate (BSN required/MSN preferred) with at least 3 years of nursing experience. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits, such as student loan repayment, and generous paid time off. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in your community, apply today! We can’t wait to welcome you to our team!

Apply now at www.nvrh.org/careers.

VCRD TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR (LIMITED SERVICE)

The Technical Assistance Coordinator will provide direct services and/or coordinate contracted services to support rural community leaders who are driving projects forward for community and economic development, resilience, and renewal. Must be a team player with a strong grasp of municipal government, community engagement, facilitation, and project development strategies, particularly as applicable to small, rural communities; with excellent communication skills, an eagerness to learn, and a strong sense of mission in service to Vermont communities.

Salary range $60,000-$72,000 based on skills and experience. The position is limited service with funding secured through the end of 2025.

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ASSOCIATE

Seeking a dedicated, energetic and hardworking Community Programs Associate to support VCRD’s community programs. Must be a team player with excellent communications skills, an eagerness to learn, and a strong sense of mission in service to rural Vermont communities. Salary range $45,000$55,000 based on skills and experience.

Find job descriptions and application information here: vtrural.org/vcrd-job-openings. Deadline to apply is 12/1/2024.

Production Manager

IMIO is hiring a Production Manager to lead the growth of our Production Team! IMIO makes novel biologicals that replace synthetic chemicals in agriculture. On an average day, you'll lead the team in biomanufacturing runs of microbial inoculants; develop and update SOPs for processes; propagate, grow, and harvest cultures; and collaborate with the business and science teams to ensure customer demand is met. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience with manufacturing and management and can lift 50 lbs and complete other physical tasks. Email resume/cover letter to work@imio.co

Training & Education Manager

The Vermont Association of Area Agencies on Aging Training and Education Manager oversees the design, implementation, marketing, and evaluation of core curriculum and enhancement training programs for Area Agencies on Aging. Courses fulfill requirements and align with the strategic goals of our aging services network. Enhancement courses increase skills for staff, partners, and community members. The position works closely with state agencies, and nonprofit organizations to develop and update course content. Hourly rate is $24-$26/hr., 25 hrs./week, depending on experience and skills. This part-time position comes with generous paid leave and holidays with remote work possible. Must live in Vermont. Some travel for in-person meetings is required. Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to undergo a background check.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and 3 references (w/ contact info.) to Mary Hayden, Executive Director, V4A, maryh@vermont4a.org

VERMONT LEGAL AID seeks volunteer members for our Board of Trustees

We presently have two Board of Trustee openings – 1 Attorney Member and 1 Community Member. Preferred candidates have financial or development expertise, but not required. Our main board meets quarterly; subcommittees as needed.

To be eligible for the Attorney Member vacancy, a candidate must be:

• A legal Vermont resident;

• Admitted to practice law in Vermont (and in good standing);

• Appointed by the board of managers of the Vermont Bar Association.

To be eligible for the Community Member vacancy, a candidate must be:

• A legal vermont resident;

• Understand the needs of low-income Vermonters; and

• Represent an underserved community, if possible.

To apply to join the VLA Board of Trustees, please send your resume and a statement of interest (including details regarding meeting the above requirements and your reasons for wanting to join the VLA Board of Trustees) to hiring@vtlegalaid.org by Monday, November 18, 2024.

We encourage applicants from a broad range of backgrounds, and welcome information about how your experience can contribute to serving our diverse client communities. Applicants are encouraged to share in their cover letter how they can further our goals of social justice & individual rights. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a discrimination-and-harassment-free workplace. Please read our commitment to diversity & inclusion: vtlegalaid.org/about-vla/diversity-inclusion

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Operations Coordinator

Legislative Counsel

Seasonal Positions

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.

Pump Technician

We are looking for a self motivated person with a "clean" DMV record and reliable transportation. Takes pride in being on time and willing to work 40+ hrs a week. Position requires driving company vehicles. Must pass pre-employment drug test. Position is mechanical and technical, applicant will be able to, with training, pass the required certifications within 2 years of hire as a condition of employment. All training will be provided including safety training. Competitive wages and benefits o ered. Please submit resume in Person to our o ce at Spa ord and Sons, 11 North Main Street, Jericho, VT. Monday through Friday between 8am and 4pm. Position to start immediately.

Compensation: Health insurance and more. Info@spa ordwaterwells.com

PUBLIC WORKS COORDINATOR

The Town of Jericho (VT) is looking for a full-time Public Works Coordinator. Jericho (pop. ~5,080) is a small rural community in the center of Chittenden County about 30 minutes from Burlington to the west and Mt. Mansfield to the east. The community has 3 small historic village centers surrounded by a quintessential rural landscape and abundant recreational opportunities.

The Public Works Coordinator works under the supervision of the Town Administrator and in coordination with the Highway Department and Town Engineer to manage municipal infrastructure, and coordinate permitting and projects. The work of the Public Works Coordinator involves diverse administrative and technical tasks. Organizational, communication, and technical skills are required. The position requires a high degree of independence, initiative, sound judgment and professionalism. Salary range is commensurate with experience and will be in the range of $50-$65,000 annually.

For a complete job description, visit jerichovt.org, and find the link on our home page. To apply, please email cover letter, resume and 3 references to Linda Blasch, Assistant Town Administrator to: lblasch@jerichovt.gov or mail to: PO Box 39, Jericho, VT 05465. Review of applicants will be ongoing until filled.

The Town of Jericho is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

COUNSELING SERVICES COORDINATOR

Come Be Part of An Amazing Team: EAP/Centers for Wellbeing Seeks Counseling Services Coordinator

Our innovative clinical and wellness agency has an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work with our team as we deliver innovative programs across the state. Come meet Vermonters from all walks of life and make an impact.

Do you flourish when supporting individuals in need, solving complex problems that require both teaming and collaboration? We need a confident, consumer-focused, tech fluent worker to join our dynamic team of counselors, program coordinators, and workforce development partners. This position is part-time and primarily home-based. Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Social Work or related field, and experience with nonprofit work are a plus.

Think you could thrive in working cooperatively with people with high levels of passion and professionalism? We want to talk with you.

Email: hirerecruit@investeap.org for more information, or apply online at: careers.vermont.gov/job/Home-Based-CWBCounseling-Services-Coord-Temporary-VT/1207232300/

Part-time Public Safety Officer

Are you looking to make a difference in people’s lives? The Department of Public Safety at Saint Michael’s College is inviting applications for a part-time Public Safety Officer from those looking to enhance their skills. This position requires the flexibility to problem-solve in a wide range of situations, both demanding and rewarding. A successful candidate will possess the ability to work effectively in a college environment seeking a balance between education and enforcement. This position allows the employee to make their own pre-tax contributions to a 401(k) account, paid time off, paid holidays, employee and family assistance program, well-being programs, and opportunities, discounted gym membership, paid volunteer time, use of the campus athletic facilities and the library, and countless opportunities to attend presentations, lectures, and other campus activities. The starting pay for this position is $19- $21 per hour.

For complete job description, benefits & to apply, visit: bit.ly/4hFq5R3

Human Resources Director

The City of South Burlington seeks a strategic and visionary Human Resources Director to lead our HR initiatives, champion our workforce, support our leaders, and further our mission of community servant leadership. Come help us make a difference and shape the future! In partnership with city leadership, you will develop/implement policies that promote equity, diversity, inclusion & belonging, oversee recruitment, retention, and professional development programs.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field required, plus a minimum of five years of experience in HR leadership and administration, preferably in a municipal setting. Certification as a Human Resources Professional (SHRM, HRI or similar) preferred.

SALARY RANGE: $100,000 - $110,000 annually

APPLY NOW: Please submit your on-line application, resume and cover letter by November 25th, 2024. governmentjobs.com/careers/southburlington

Centers for Wellbeing

ATTENTION RECRUITERS:

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Do you want to work for the company voted “Best Place to Work in Vermont”?

We are seeking a responsible, organized teamplayer with a strong work ethic to join our Property Maintenance team! This position is for someone who enjoys working with their hands, has problem solving skills, attention to detail, ability to multi- task & prioritize while working with deadlines.

Do you have experience in general maintenance, painting/taping, basic plumbing & carpentry, landscaping, and snow removal?

You will have direct contact with our tenants and vendors ~ so patience, the ability to handle any situation with a smile & a calm demeanor are a must.

This position is full-time with an exceptional benefits package and salary commensurate with experience. On-call and overtime are necessary. A valid driver’s license and located within a 30-minute radius to Burlington is required.

Please send letter of introduction, resume & salary history to Human Resources at: Ccobb@vermontrealestate.com

School Bus Monitors

Eden Central School is accepting applications for school bus monitors for immediate placement.

This is a part-time position consisting of 1.75 hours per day during the afternoon bus runs. The schedule is 2:15 - 4:00 pm.

The bus monitors will assist the driver with the supervision, care and safety of students being transported from school at the end of the day. Monitors will return to Eden Central School at the end of the bus run.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to manage students in a safe and appropriate transportation environment using established safety protocols

• Provide students with constructive behavioral and disciplinary direction for safety, order and respect for the rights and belongings of others, as guided by Eden Central School's school bus behavioral expectations

• Capable of addressing emergency situations in a timely manner and with necessary measures that protect the well-being of all students Interested applicants may apply through SchoolSpring or by visiting lnsd.org for an application.

Applications can be emailed to Betzi Goodman at bgoodman@lnsd.org or mailed to the school at P.O. Box 29, Eden, VT 05652.

WELDING INSTRUCTOR

The Northlands Job Corps center operates the most advanced technical training Welding Program in the state. We are seeking a talented Welding Instructor to join our team. The position requires three years of direct welding experience, fi ve years preferred. Must possess, or obtain SMAW, GMAW, FCAW and GTAW within six months of hire. Certified Welding Instructor or Inspector highly preferred. Northlands Job Corps Center in Vergennes is a residential (some non-residential) technical training school for 16-24 year olds from primarily economically challenged backgrounds.

Our campus is one of the most diverse student bodies in Vermont and is a nice mix of both in and out of state students. Our welding graduates enjoy a 100% placement rate with average fi rst year wages slightly above that of fi rst year college graduates. If you are a talented welding professional with a passion for your craft, and an ability/desire to train new students we would like to hear from you. Apply at: bit.ly/JobCorps2024

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Town Administrator

Bristol,

Vermont

Town of Bristol, P.O. Box 249, 1 South Street Bristol, VT 05443

Contact: (802) 453-2410 townadmin@bristolvt.org

Status: Full-time, salaried (flexible schedule with evening meetings required)

The Town of Bristol, located in Central Vermont’s Addison County, is seeking highly motivated candidates for the Town Administrator position to oversee our vibrant community’s daily operations. Reporting to the Selectboard, this role is pivotal in driving policy implementation, budget management, and departmental oversight to deliver high-quality, cost-effective town services.

We seek an individual with strong business and financial management skills to manage daily operations, supervise Town employees, administer a budget of approximately $3 million, and ensure compliance with municipal, state, and federal regulations. This position also requires economic development, project management, strategic planning, and municipal processes expertise.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, political science, or equivalent professional qualifications or experience (a master’s is preferred but not required) and has 3-5 years of leadership experience in municipal government or similar roles.

Salary is commensurate with experience starting at $72,500. Excellent benefits package.

A detailed job description is available at bristolvt.org

The position is advertised until filled. To apply, please submit a letter of interest, a resume, and three references by November 30, 2024 to townadmin@bristolvt.org or send by mail to:

Bristol Town Administrator Search P.O. Box 249, Bristol, VT 05443

The Town of Bristol is an equal opportunity provider and employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, gender, or familial status.

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HVAC Technician

The Facilities Department at Saint Michael’s College is inviting applications for a full-time HVAC Technician. This position supports the department in maintaining a comfortable, safe, and efficient environment by providing timely responses to issues and ensuring all campus systems are fully operational. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, inspecting, maintaining, repairing, replacing, and testing all HVAC systems and components throughout campus; coordinating annual inspections and repairs with contractors; planning and implementing renovation/upgrade/ repair projects; addressing daily work orders; and participating in an oncall rotation for 1-week every 4-5 weeks. This position will require regular work hours, as well as occasional on-call evening, weekend, and holiday times. The salary range for this position is $30-$32 per hour.

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Early Childhood Program Director

Service Coordinator

Join our team of professionals providing case management for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. In this position you will work with individuals to create and realize goals while supporting them in maintaining a safe and healthy lifestyle.

Compensation package is $49k annually plus a generous on-call stipend, mileage compensation, and $1500 sign on bonus. Position includes comprehensive and affordable health insurance, 20 paid days off plus 12 paid holidays, retirement match, dental plan and so much more. In addition, CCS has been voted as one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont for six years in a row!

Why not have a job you love? Continue your career in human services in a compassionate & fun environment. Join us today and make a career making a difference. Send resume to Karen Ciechanowicz at staff@ccs-vt.org ccs-vt.org

Otter Creek Child Center, established in 1984 as a non-profit early care and education center located in Middlebury, VT is growing and seeks a Program Director to add to our established administration team. Otter Creek is a 5 STARS, NAEYC accredited center serving children 6 weeks to 5 years and their families.

The Program Director is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education, for all children within the center’s care. The Program Director is directly accountable for overall operational management in accordance with well-established guidelines, including curriculum development, staff and facilities management, legal and budgetary considerations, and long range planning. The Program Director works with the Teachers to ensure that they are prepared to deliver the lesson plans and that the lesson plans meet the curriculum guidelines. S/he oversees professional development plan for the center and individual teachers. The Program Director ensures that the needs of the children and the goals of the center are met appropriately.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study

• Master’s Degree preferred

• Vermont Program Director Credential- Step 1- required; Step 2- preferred

Benefits:

• Dental & Vision insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discount

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Professional development assistance

• Retirement plan

• Tuition reimbursement

Send cover letter and resume to: linda@ottercreekcc.org

ATTENTION RECRUITERS:

Full-time Public Safety Officer

Are you looking to make a difference in people’s lives? The Department of Public Safety at Saint Michael’s College is inviting applications for a full-time Public Safety Officer from those looking to enhance their skills. This position requires the flexibility to problem-solve in a wide range of situations, both demanding and rewarding. A successful candidate will possess the ability to work effectively in a college environment seeking a balance between education and enforcement. Benefits include health, dental, vision, employerpaid life and disability insurance, voluntary life, critical illness and accident insurance options, parental leave, flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care), 401(k), generous paid time off, paid holidays, employee and dependent tuition benefits, employee and family assistance program, well-being programs and opportunities, discounted gym membership, paid volunteer time, use of the athletic facilities and the library, and countless opportunities to attend presentations, lectures, and other campus activities. The starting pay for this position is $19- $21 per hour. For complete job description, benefits & to apply, visit: bit.ly/smcFTpso

Maintenance Technician

NG Advantage is an energy company that is looking for an experienced maintenance professional to join our team. Maintenance technicians support our operations and clients by ensuring that equipment at our Milton, Vermont compression station and our customer sites is operating effectively and efficiently on a 24/7 basis.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Hands-on maintenance of a high-pressure natural gas compression station, off-loading stations, transportation trailers and related equipment

• Schedule: M-F, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Qualifications:

• 5 years’ experience maintaining heavy industrial equipment showing strong mechanical skills and knowledge

• A proven track record of punctuality and dependability, and the ability to work independently

• Must be able to perform duties without supervision

• Ability to read and comprehend equipment manuals and mechanical drawings, wiring, and control diagrams.

• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.

• NG Advantage will provide the appropriate tools and professional training on our equipment.

Full Benefit Package includes:

• Company paid Life, Long Term Disability and Vision insurance

• Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance

• Voluntary Insurance including Supplemental Life, Short Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident

• 401(k) with match, generous combined time off, holidays and annual bonus program

Apply at: www.ngadvantage.com/careers

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Production Technician

IMIO is hiring a Production Technician to increase the output of our novel biologicals that replace synthetic chemicals used in agriculture. On an average day, you’ll grow, harvest, and process microbes; prepare growing media; wash and sterilize glassware; and formulate and package final product. The ideal candidate will be interested in microbial culturing, able to lift 50 lbs and complete other physical tasks, and have flexibility to work occasional limited weekend hours. To apply, email a resume and cover letter to work@imio.co

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Director of Development & Community Engagement

Lead VYCC's multi-faceted fundraising, centered on authentic relationships with individuals, corporations and foundations. Develop strategies to raise visibility and secure philanthropic gifts for the annual fund, planned giving and capital campaigns.

Farm Production Manager

Maintain and improve farm infrastructure and manage vegetable production while working with young adults to address food insecurity. VYCC operates an 11-acre certified organic farm in Richmond.

Community Health Manager

Build on the success of Vermont’s oldest and largest prescription vegetable program: the Health Care Share. Nurture partnerships and manage program logistics.

Info & apply: www.vycc.org/positions

WHERE YOU AND YOUR WORK MATTER

SOCIAL MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR –WATERBURY

Join our Communication Office! This full-time position will handle direct public inquiries, manage social media, produce newsletters, and support communications during public health emergencies. We’re looking for a detail-oriented professional with strong customer service, writing, social media, and design skills who can communicate complex information clearly and empathetically to diverse audiences. The starting hourly rate is $28.16, with the option to telework. For more information, contact AHS. VDHPublicCommunication@vermont.gov. Location: Waterbury. Department: Health. Status: Full Time, Limited Service. Job ID #51338. Application Deadline: November 19, 2024.

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE SUPERVISOR –

BRATTLEBORO

The position is a member of the Brattleboro District leadership team and supervises seven staff. The work involves extensive relationship-building with staff, state partners, and community partners. Duties are performed under the supervision of a Public Health Services District Director. This is a unique opportunity to have a broad impact on Vermonters’ health and well-being. Responsibilities include performance management of nursing and non-nursing staff. View the website listing for details. For more information, contact Chloe Updegraff at Chloe.Updegraff@vermont.gov. Location: Brattleboro. Department: Health. Status: Full Time: Job ID #50720. Application Deadline: Open Until Filled.

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE SUPERVISOR – SPRINGFIELD

The Public Health Nurse Supervisor plans, supervises, organizes, coordinates, and reviews the work of staff performing a full range of professional nursing practices promoting and protecting the health of populations using knowledge from nursing as well as social and public health sciences, including the delivery of clinical, community, field and population-based intervention; licensed care management; data collection and analysis; program planning. For more information, contact Mike Russell at Mike.Russell@vermont.gov. Location: Springfield. Department: Health. Status: Full Time. Job ID #50721. Application Deadline: Open Until Filled.

EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM MANAGER –MONTPELIER

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The Agency of Education seeks an Education Technology Program Manager to provide statewide leadership, oversight, and support to supervisory unions and districts for education technology, computer science, and digital infrastructure. We’re looking for a candidate with experience within PK12 working with technology and who is knowledgeable of the theory and application of integrating technology into effective instructional practices. This position offers the opportunity for remote work based in VT. For more information, contact Lisa Helme at lisa.helme@vermont.gov. Location: Montpelier. Department: Education. Status: Full Time. Job ID #51406. Application Deadline: December 5, 2024.

Substance Use Disorder Clinician Opening

We have an opening for a clinician with a master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related human services; LADC licensure is preferred. This clinician will work with clients at two residential sites through our affiliate agency Collaborative Solutions Corporation.

The Second Spring Level III Community Care Homes, located in Williamstown, VT & Westford, VT are known for their recovery focused, wellness-based models of care. The applicant for this position would provide individual and group substance use counseling services to persons with serious and persistent mental illness in a recovery based & trauma sensitive environment.

Other duties include the coordination of services with community mental health providers, psychiatric providers, and other community agencies.

A minimum of 2 years’ success in motivating and encouraging individuals with co-occurring disorders is required.

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 we pride ourselves on our learning-based culture where our staff can grow & flourish both professionally & personally.

Learn more about us at claramartin.org and collaborativesolutionsvt.org.

If you’re looking to make a change and meet the above requirements, please send your resume to HR@claramartin.org, we would love to hear from you!

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 November 22, 2024. Complete job description is available at centralvtplanning.org. CVRPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Technical Trades Supervisor

(Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing)

The Facilities Department at Saint Michael’s College is inviting applications for a full-time Technical Trades Supervisor. This position oversees all MEP systems and personnel to maintain a comfortable, safe, and efficient environment by providing timely responses to issues and ensuring all campus systems are fully operational. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, inspecting, maintaining, repairing, replacing, and testing all HVAC, fire protection, and plumbing systems and components throughout campus with internal personnel and/or contractors; overseeing the functionality of commercial kitchen equipment and appliances, athletic pool, elevators, geothermal systems, building management systems, science lab hoods, etc.; overseeing and supporting the electrical department; assigning and/or addressing daily work orders; and participating in an on-call rotation for 1-week every 4-5 weeks.

Complete job description, benefits, and to apply: bit.ly/SMCTTS

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Bookkeeper/Accountant

Payroll; payroll taxes; and bookkeeping experience required; QuickBooks knowledge; VT S&U and R&M tax experience preferred. Answering phones & being professional and courteous providing excellent customer service are a must. Looking for someone who is dependable & willing to work in a small office setting and can work independently. Associate’s degree in accounting is preferred. Position is part-time, Monday - Thursday with negotiable Salary/ & benefits.

Resumes to: sbarrett@coibsinc.com

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Video Content Producer

The Media Factory is looking for a motivated person with a passion for community media to join our team as a full-time Internal Content Producer. The position requires strong communication & storytelling skills, attention to detail, and the ability to craft effective marketing and educational content. A minimum of two years of professional video production and editing experience is required. You will need a valid driver’s license and must be available to occasionally work weeknights and weekends to be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Create videos and other marketing content in support of Media Factory community engagement, and branding efforts

• Support and promote online and OTT distribution of Media Factory-produced and user-generated content

• Staff the Media Factory reservation counter, answer phones, and fulfill community producer equipment reservations Starting compensation of $20.90/hr with a comprehensive benefits package and paid time off.

How to apply:

Email resume, cover letter, and links to previous video work to careers@mediafactory.org by November 29, 2024.

The Media Factory is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

On Call Housing Advocate

Do you want to make a meaningful impact in our community?

The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) has exciting opportunities for you to make a meaningful impact in our community by joining our team to provide housing advocacy services at the Champlain Place Shelter in Burlington, Vermont. CVOEO’s Champlain Place is a 24/7 low-barrier shelter for up to 40 (60 during the winter months) individuals experiencing homelessness. The Champlain Place offers temporary shelter, housing advocacy, educational opportunities and daily meals in a community setting with the goal of assisting people to find permanent housing.

CVOEO is looking for On-call Housing Advocates who have availability and flexibility to cover regular staff absences and unfilled positions. On-Call Housing Advocates will provide client-centered, trauma-informed support for shelter guests and others experiencing homelessness with the goal of empowering individuals to obtain the skills needed to access safe, sustainable housing. Our On-Call Housing Advocates work with clients on in the moment life skills needs, support Staff in milieu management, crisis intervention and de-escalation. Our On-Call Housing

Customer Service Sales Associate

Join the Vermont Natural Coatings team in Hardwick, VT to provide customer service, engage in new sales and support existing relationships. Email, info@ vermontnaturalcoatings. com with resume and cover letter and to request full job description.

Advocates work in partnership with clients and full-time staff to promote a sense of community, promote programs and support referrals to appropriate services.

We are seeking candidates with relevant human services experience; effective verbal and written communication skills, crisis intervention skills, ability to give and receive feedback; demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment; be of high integrity and character as a representative of CVOEO and the people and communities we serve.

Interested in working with us? To apply please submit a cover letter and resume: https://www. cvoeo.org/careers

We embrace the diversity of our community and staff. CVOEO is interested in candidates who can contribute to our diversity. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until suitable applicants are found.

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Sandwich Prep

Sandwich prep person needed Saturdays and Sundays from 7-11 AM. Experience preferred by not required.

Retail Associate

Fun job in fast-paced retail bakery. $18 guaranteed, up to $23 including tips.

All shifts available, 7 to 5:30. Apply with job title to: cpajlk@gmail.com

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

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.

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.

Rental Assistance Specialist: Assists in the operation of all rental assistance vouchers, including tenant and project based vouchers and grant funded rental assistance programs. This position works primarily with program participants to perform annual and interim recertification of household information.

Resident Manager at South Square:

Attends to various resident requests, assisting with emergency service, and light cleaning duties. The Resident Manager is required to live on property. The Resident Manager is provided with an apartment and along with free utilities in exchange for being on call after BHA business hours and on weekends.

*BHA serves a diverse population of tenants and partners with a variety of community agencies. To most effectively carry out our vision of delivering safe and affordable housing to all, we are committed to cultivating a staff that reflects varied lived experiences, viewpoints, and educational histories. Therefore, we strongly encourage candidates from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals, and women to apply. Multilingualism is a plus!

Find more about these career opportunities: burlingtonhousing.org.

Our robust benefit package includes premium medical insurance with a health reimbursement account, dental, vision, short & long term disability, 10% employer funded retirement plan, 457 retirement plan, accident insurance, life insurance, cancer & critical illness insurance.

We provide a generous time off policy including 12 days of paid time off and 12 days of sick time in the first year. In addition to the paid time off, BHA recognizes 13 (paid) holidays and 2 (paid) floating cultural holidays.

Interested in this 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

CLIENT SERVICES & SCHEDULING COORDINATOR

Hinesburg, VT | Full-Time Competitive Pay Based on Experience

We are a trusted water well drilling company based out of Hinesburg, VT. Our team is dedicated to providing professional water solutions, and we’re looking for a highly organized and personable Client Services and Scheduling Coordinator to join our office team.

Requirements:

• Strong customer service skills and clear communication.

• Experience with office tasks like scheduling, data entry, and file management (QuickBooks experience a plus).

• A detail-oriented, organized, and proactive attitude.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Send resume & cover letter to vtwellpump@gmavt.net. We’re looking forward to meeting you!

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HARRY BLISS

ISAIAH LEGETTE

JULIANNA BRAZILL

KYLE BRAVO

SCORPIO

(OCT. 23-NOV. 21)

You are entering a phase when you can acquire more mastery in the arts of self-care and self-sufficiency. I hope you will become more skillful in giving yourself everything that nurtures your emotional and physical health. Have you gathered all you need to know about that subject? Probably not. Most of us haven’t. But the coming weeks will be a favorable time to make this your main research project. By the way, now is also an excellent time to kick your own ass and unbreak your own heart.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): You may be on the verge of the breakthrough I prophesied a while back. Remember? I said you would be searching for the solution to a boring problem and on the way you would discover a more interesting and useful problem. That exact scenario is about to happen. I also predict that the coming weeks will be a time when you tame an out-of-control aspect of your life and infuse more wildness into an overly tame part of you. I will speculate on one further stroke of good fortune: You will attract an influence that motivates you to be more passionately pragmatic about one of your key dreams.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): It’s time for some friendly warnings that will, if heeded, enable you to avoid problematic developments. 1) An overhaul in your self-image is looming; your persona requires tinkering. 2) Old boundaries are shifting and in some places disappearing. Be brave and draw up new boundaries. 3) Familiar allies may be in a state of flux. Help them find their new centers of gravity. 4) Potential future allies will become actual allies if you are bold in engaging them. 5) Be allergic to easy answers and simplistic solutions. Insist on the wisdom of uncertainty.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun. 20): To honor and celebrate your melancholy, I’m turning this horoscope over to Gemini author T.H. White and his superb formulation of the redemptive power of sadness. He wrote: “The best thing for being sad is to learn something. That is the only thing that never fails. You may lie awake at night listening to the disorder of your veins, you may miss your only love, you may see the world about you devastated by evil lunatics, or know your honor trampled in the sewers of baser minds. There is only one thing for it then — to learn. Learn why the world wags and what wags it. That is the only thing which the mind can never exhaust, never alienate, never be tortured by, never fear or distrust, and never dream of regretting.”

CANCER (Jun. 21-Jul. 22): A Massachusetts woman named Andrea Martin loves chickens so much she treats them as family. A few years ago, she took pity on one of her favorites, a young bird named Cecily, who had been born with a damaged tendon in one of her legs. Martin arranged to have the limb amputated. Then she made a prosthetic device on a 3D printer and had it surgically grafted onto Cecily’s body. Success! The $2,500 cost was well worth it, she testified. I propose we make Andrea Martin one of your role models for the coming weeks. May she inspire you to take extra good care of and shower bonus blessings on everyone and everything you love. (PS: This will be really good for your own health.)

LEO (Jul. 23-Aug. 22): Once a year, the city of Seoul in South Korea stages a Space-Out Festival. Participants compete to do abso-

lutely nothing for 90 minutes. They are not allowed to fall asleep, talk or check their phones. To test how well they are banishing stress, burnout and worries, their heart rates are monitored. The winner is the person who has the slowest and most stable pulse. If there were an event like this in your part of the world sometime soon, Leo, I’d urge you to join in. I expect the winner would be a member of your astrological tribe, as you Leos now have a high potential for revitalizing relaxation. Even if you don’t compete in a Space-Out Festival, I hope you will fully cash in on this excellent chance to recharge your spiritual batteries.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sep. 22): My favorite Virgos love to learn. They are eager to add to their knowledge. They have a highly honed curiosity that is always percolating, continually drawing them toward new comprehension. On the other hand, some of my favorite Virgos are inefficient at shedding long-held ideas and information that no longer serve them. As a result, their psyches may get plugged up, interfering with their absorption of fun new input. That’s why I recommend that you Virgos engage in regular purges of your mental debris. Now would be an excellent time for one of these sessions. PS: The futurist Alvin Toffler said a key to intelligence is the ability to learn, unlearn and relearn. I invite you to act on that counsel.

LIBRA (Sep. 23-Oct. 22): I endorse Libran tennis star Serena Williams’ approach to selfevaluation — especially for you right now. She testified, “I’m really exciting. I smile a lot, I win a lot, and I’m really sexy.” I’m convinced you have the right to talk like that in the coming weeks — so convinced that I suggest you use it as a mantra and prayer. When you wake up each morning, say what Williams said. When you’re asking life for a sweet breakthrough or big favor, remind life why it should give you what you want. Feel free to add other brags, too, such as, “I’m a brilliant thinker, a persuasive negotiator and a crafty communicator.”

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): My father was a big fan of the military. As a young man, he served as a lieutenant in the army and for a time considered making that job his career. I’m the opposite of him. I keenly avoid-

ed becoming a soldier and have always been passionately anti-war. I bring this subject to your attention because I think now is an excellent time for you to get clearer than ever about how you don’t resemble your parents and don’t want to be like them. Meditate on why your life is better and can get even better by not following their paths and ways. There’s no need to do this with anger and blame. In fact, the healthiest approach is to be lucid, calm and dispassionate.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): At age 49, James Patterson retired from his job as an advertising writer. Until then, he had produced a few novels in his spare time. But once free of his nine-to-five gig, he began churning out books at a rapid pace. Now, at age 77, he has published over 305 million copies of 200-plus novels, including 67 that have been No. 1 New York Times bestsellers. Would you like to make an almost equally memorable transition, Capricorn? The coming weeks and months will be an excellent time to plan it and launch it.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The Breakfast Club was an iconic 1985 film about teenagers coming of age. Critics liked it. At the box office, it earned 100 times more than it cost to make. Aquarian director John Hughes wrote the screenplay for the 97-minute movie in two days, on July 4 and 5, 1982. I predict that many of you Aquarians will have a similar level of productivity in the coming weeks. You could create lasting improvements and useful goodies in short bursts of intense effort.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Ben & Jerry’s is a wildly successful ice cream maker that sells its products all over the world. Its founders are two Pisceans who met in seventh grade. Over 45 years since they launched their business, they have become renowned for their wide variety of innovative flavors and their political activism. When they first decided to work together, though, their plans were to start a bagel business. They only abandoned that idea when they discovered how expensive the bagel-making equipment was. I suspect that you are near a comparable pivot in your life, Pisces: a time to switch from one decent project to an even better one.

Preservation architect

Joseph Pell Lombardi has restored more than 600 properties in his 60-year career. He also collects and restores unique homes such as the Parsonage in Peru. Seven Days’ Eva Sollberger got a virtual tour of the 1850s Greek Revival house, which will be open to the public in the spring.

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HONEST, INDEPENDENT, FRIENDLY, SECURE

I am a recent widow deciding to put myself out there! I am looking to meet a kindhearted, exciting man who enjoys animals and travel; who is not needy or jealous; and who is very comfortable being in his own skin. Reach out if this is you! Happyone64, 64, seeking: M, l

RESOURCEFUL DIY-ER

Introverted hillside farmer who enjoys a few deeper relationships. I’ve done my share of traveling; now very happy to listen to my land and share her fruits with special friends who love homegrown food and seasonal chores. Looking for a man with the inner strength to be cheerful even with eyes wide open, and the spark of mutual recognition. Soiltender62, 62, seeking: M, l

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Quirk-enabled, big-hearted widow of three-plus years seeking amenable companionship. Bullies, hot dogs, egotists need not apply. Scrabble maven, math wonk, always learning. Have a decent brain; not afraid to use it. Crazy for theater, music and the arts. You? Authenticity, kindness, humor and a lively curiosity are what I find attractive. Friendship, first and foremost. Looking forward to meeting you. allycat 70, seeking: M

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John Deere or Case? Jerseys or Holsteins? Why? Just kidding — I like cows and enjoying the day, and want to share that with someone. Am looking for a thoughtful individual who can also laugh at how ridiculous life is and enjoy it together. Short hikes, picnics, theater and work days are my favorites. Really, anything can be fun with the right mindset!

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I live a simple life, closely connected to the Earth and wanting to make a difference in the well-being of humanity, even if in a small way. I enjoy walks in the woods, reading, music, dinner with family and friends, gardening, good food and rural Vermont life, and more. I value honest communication, open-mindedness and care for oneself. Justme63 64 seeking: M, l

KIND SOUL SEEKING AFFECTIONATE RELATIONSHIP

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KIND WOMAN LOOKING FOR SAME

Hi, I moved to Vermont from New York last year to live near my daughter. I haven’t really met too many people. I’m kind of a homebody, especially in the winter. I’d like to spend it snuggling with someone special. Alone2Long 61, seeking: W, Cp, l

IT’S CUFFING SEASON!

What are the rules of cuffing season? Be mindful of your desire for a relationship. Be clear about what you’re seeking in the long and short term. Define your relationship. Don’t make plans too far in advance. Prepare for the holidays. Set healthy emotional and physical boundaries. Don’t ghost the relationship. Roadtripingdestinations 66, seeking: M, l

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

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

LAID-BACK, EASYGOING GRANDMA

I still have lots of life to give one special man. I enjoy my family and my grandkids. Hoping to find someone to spend some time together, to go to Maine or country towns to shop, or a country fair. The sky is the limit. I don’t need a caretaker — need a warm, loving man looking for the same. Mariond 66, 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, 58 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

WOODS-LIVER WANNABE

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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RESPECTFUL, TOLERANT, LAID-BACK MAN

Looking for a woman for friendship, companionship and intimacy that develops at a pace that is mutually comfortable. I am intelligent, articulate, curious and love deep conversations. I own my own home, have no debts and am financially secure. I am knowledgeable on many topics and consider myself enlightened. All else can be determined by conversation and mutual agreement. twomonts 73, seeking: W, l

HELPFUL, INSIGHTFUL, AND ALWAYS CURIOUS

New to Vermont. Arizonaman8 44, seeking: W, l

YOUNG IN HEART

Always charming in life, and take things day by day. Enjoy espresso coffee in the mornings; always searching for new opportunities. I explore new adventures and I emit positive vibes to the person who will attract me. I don’t want to be used, but give me a chance to cuddle you. Very educated and happy to share paths, ideas or any other thoughts. Anas1st 53, seeking: W, l

A FRIEND AND THEN

Hello. Brand new to Burlington and looking for a cool, outgoing, fun female friend. Professional, cleancut guy, outgoing, sarcastic, pretty intelligent. A friend first would be great and if things progress, even better. Active guy, no drugs, drink very little, like my job, like new experiences. Chance05401 50, seeking: W

LAID-BACK TRAVELER, FUN, OUTDOORS

Just looking for a connection with someone. Frenchmen15, 59, seeking: W, l

PASSIONATE, LIVELY AND LOVE LAUGHING

I love hearing stories people tell about their journey and want to learn yours. I crave emotional intimacy, hugs, sharing as many belly laughs as possible. I love the outdoors (but don’t ski). Fabulous (if somewhat immodest) cook and get great joy out of nurturing. I read. I write personal essays. I love dogs, hope to find a rescue soon.

LaughAndBeHappy 71, seeking: W, l

TAKE A CHANCE

Hope to meet someone who can carry a conversation and enjoys traveling. Hopeful, not desperate. Hopeful6559, 65, seeking: M, W

NATURE LOVER

I am an active, youngish man, who would like to meet someone for various adventures. I am funny, honest, fit and smart. A nice date would be a hike, enjoying the surroundings, then some good food, maybe look at the stars. Sense of humor and honesty are two important things in a partner. Communication skills and open-mindedness, also. niceguy123 58, seeking: W, l

SEEKING LIFELONG PARTNER

I am a young, energetic 77-y/o male. Taking care of my health is very important to me. I work out some and do not smoke or drink alcohol. My work background is in social services and college teaching. I presently teach history and human rights courses at Champlain College. My wife died of cancer two years ago. Ed609, 77, seeking: W, l

MEET IN PERSON

Active, athletic, well-rounded, artistic, professional. Enjoy outdoors, hiking, biking, walks and cooking. Would meet over lunch. If all goes well, we’ll go for a dinner date and take it from there. nyu2vt, 64 seeking: W, l

ADULT COMPANIONSHIP

I’m a simple guy who misses pleasuring a woman and enjoying her company. I’m easy to look at and fun and funny to be around. oneonone 60 seeking: W

OPINIONATED BUT LOVEABLE

Active, fit, outdoor/indoor type of guy. Making a difference, no matter how small, every day. Play acoustic guitar, enjoy golf as a “hike and a game,” not a religion! Travel is important. Don’t need “things.” Don’t have to be a priority, but don’t want to be an afterthought. What do you think: Give it a go?

Pastabilities18 78, seeking: W, l

SWM, 55, SEEKING FWB RELATIONSHIP

Seeking the right younger or older female for fun and pleasure. Let’s have fun and explore each other. If things go well, I’m open to a LTR. Take a chance? FWBFun802, 58, seeking: W

SOFT SOUL STONE BODY

Seeking new friendships with shared intent to flirt. Any intimacy only following chemistry for me, thanks. You: Kind, strong, grown woman — age and body type unimportant because we really are all beautiful. Me: Kind, emotionally and financially secure, athletic AF cis man of fabulous contradictions, educated redneck feminist, weed-smoking competitive athlete, serious and silly in turn. Hardbodysoftsoul 47, seeking: W, l

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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

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GENDERQUEER, SINGER-SONGWRITER, INTERFAITH MINISTER

It’s me, from the Cherie and Yolanda show in the ‘90s. Moved to NYC in 2001, met my husband Glen, together 20 years, now in Vermont after his death. I am a transfemme genderqueer singer-songwriter and interfaith minister. Youthful looks and attitude, long gray hair, stocky build, funny, compassionate. Looking for a cisgendered man who appreciates the femininity and spirituality in me. RevYolanda, 28 seeking: M, l

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ADHDled, ailurophilic, alliterative, autodidactic acolyte of the resident demigoddesses 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; peoplewatching on Church Street; volunteering; etc. Not looking for a sugar parent, but I am a pauper. Alas. Ailurophile, 65, seeking: M, W, TM, TW, Q, NC, NBP, Gp, l COUPLES

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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

HARDWICK POST OFFICE

You had on an orange dress, with a reddish puff-type jacket. Believe your hair was pulled back. You were getting into a white Subaru Crosstrek. anks for putting some fashion in Hardwick. When: Friday, November 8, 2024. Where: Hardwick. You: Woman. Me: Man. #916170

HEARTBROKEN

I thought we’d have a wonderful surprise due to hope in humanity restored. Turned out it was all faked to steal from me once again. Great work, nerds. anks for the pain, instead of the love claimed to be there. When: Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Where: ey see me more. You: Group. Me: Woman. #916169

YOU WERE SADNESS FOR HALLOWEEN

Halloween Dance Party: You were Sadness, I was 27 club, we chatted in the bathroom line! I totally missed out on getting the deets for your band’s house concert. Will you invite me? When: Saturday, October 26, 2024. Where: East Montpelier. You: Man. Me: Woman. #916168

THE MAN IN THE TOWER

I was flying home from Chicago to Burlington. As I got off my plane I looked out the window and saw you standing in the tower. Your broad shoulders, big muscles, perfect mustache: My perfect man. We locked eyes, and I could feel our connection. What color was my neck pillow? (So I know it’s you.) When: Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Where: Burlington Airport. You: Man. Me: Woman. #916167

PAUL FROM MATCH

You can thank a friend who happened to see this. My other profile is active so you can send me a note where you saw me first. When: Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Where: Seven Days iSpy. You: Woman. Me: Man. #916166

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HARLEY QUINN AT JP’S

We kept making eye contact that always froze me. You had a sweet smile and a great singing voice. I ran into an old friend when going to talk to you; then you were gone. I had a dopey “costume” that was really just a white shirt. I’d love to take you out for a drink or coffee sometime. When: ursday, October 31, 2024. Where: JPs. You: Woman. Me: Man. #916164

PAUL IN BTV

You were on Match and then you weren’t. IT professional with a daughter. I’m in South Burlington and in the “voyeur” stage of Match so don’t have a photo posted and a very limited profile. Anyway, your profile caught my eye. If you found a match, happy for you! If you haven’t, I’d welcome making a connection. When: Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Where: Match. com. You: Man. Me: Woman. #916163

BRUNETTE SOCIAL WORKER AT LAUNDROMAT

Saw you helping a client today with the laundry process. You seemed really nice, calm, patient and cute! I didn’t want to try and talk to you while you were working, but I wanted to talk to you. Maybe you’ll see this and send me a message? Maybe a colleague will see this and point you in my direction? When: Monday, October 28, 2024. Where: Laundromat. You: Woman. Me: Man. #916161

SISTERS AT MONKEY HOUSE

Sat at the bar and was surprised to see you again, A, after Waterworks! Always fun to live through a serendipitous moment. To your sister: Hope you had a good night with your friend. Didn’t intend to Irish exit but you seemed super involved with your friend and didn’t want to bother! When: Saturday, October 26, 2024. Where: Monkey House, Winooski. You: Group. Me: Man. #916160

WILLISTON MASKED SHOPPER

We chatted briefly at checkout. I asked about your Colby Sawyer Sweatshirt. I’d love to see the pretty face behind your mask. When: Sunday, October 27, 2024. Where: Williston Hannaford’s. You: Woman. Me: Man. #916162

BANDAID AT THE RESERVOIR

Hi — You were eating dinner at the big table with family. You are hilarious and fun. You had a root beer float. As you were leaving, you gave me a Band-Aid while emptying your pockets. I didn’t get a chance to give you my number. Would love to talk again. When: Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Where: e Reservoir restaurant, Waterbury. You: Woman. Me: Nonbinary person. #916159

TWIRLING AT DEAD SET

You: Tall, handsome man with white hair and a red(?) ball cap. Me: Short, dancing woman with sparkly pants. I bumped into you while considering a twirl. You were kind and gracious. Want to twirl with me sometime? When: Friday, October 25, 2024. Where: Higher Ground. You: Man. Me: Woman. #916158

PEANUT BUTTER DOWN!

To the beautiful woman who saw me drop and break a jar of peanut butter in the City Market checkout line — I really hope to see your smile again. I’ll say hi next time. When: ursday, October 24, 2024. Where: City Market. You: Woman. Me: Man. #916156

SMILES AND WINE

An early Saturday morning at Costco. I admired your car - you made a joke about going topless with three pedals. You asked about the wine in my cart. Your punny humor was contagious, and I can’t stop thinking I should have invited you to meet up to drink some of that wine with me. Maybe? When: Saturday, October 5, 2024. Where: Costco. You: Woman. Me: Man. #916155

BROOK ROAD

At 4:30 on the Brook Road in Middlesex. You had on a black T-shirt and gray sweatpants, out working in a flower bed next to the road. anks for making my day. Nice to see a beautiful lady playing in the dirt. When: Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Where: Middlesex. You: Woman. Me: Man. #916153

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GOD BLESS THE NERDS

Some of you really know how to treat a person, and that one interaction almost restored my whole faith in humanity. May you have the best surprise of your life soon! When: ursday, October 24, 2024. Where: e hole-in-the-wall. You: Group. Me: Woman. #916154

DREAMY COMMUTER GIRL

I hopped on the bus on Shelburne Road, near the motel, heading downtown. I sat up front. en two ladies with pushcarts boarded. So I moved two rows back to afford them room. As I looked to my right, I met your eyes. You had dark hair, a pair of dark-rimmed glasses that accentuated your natural beauty. When: Monday, October 21, 2024. Where: No. 6 bus. You: Woman. Me: Man. #916152

WORKING AT MINIFACTORY

You were studious and stupendous in your glasses and green sweater-vest. You caught my attention so much so that I was ready to abandon my meeting at the next table (facing you, with a beard) to come say hi. I didn’t, though, ‘cause professionalism and whatnot, but would very much appreciate saying hi in real life. When: Monday, October 21, 2024. Where: Minifactory in Bristol. You: Woman. Me: Man. #916151

GORGEOUS DAY AT LITTLE RIVER

You were starting a hike, I was ending a hike with a friend. You said it was a gorgeous day. I said it was beautiful, but should have added that you were as well in your green jacket and tortoiseshell glasses. Let’s see each other again and go on a hike! When: Saturday, October 19, 2024. Where: Little River State Park. You: Woman. Me: Man. #916150

MARIANNE PIANO TALK

You played the public Steinway on level four at DH in Lebanon. If you’d like to continue our chat, please get in touch! When: Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Where: Dartmouth-Hitchcock, Lebanon, NH. You: Woman. Me: Man. #916146

IN LINE AT BEST BUY

I was behind you at the Best Buy checkout when you dropped all your stuff. Tall manic pixie dreamgirl with blue hair, you gave me the nicest smile and I wish I would have talked to you. When: Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Where: Best Buy in Williston. You: Woman. Me: Man. #916147

De Rev end,

I always look forward to this time of year. I get excited about all the holidays — from Halloween to New Year’s Eve — and I love decorating my house and celebrating with friends and family. e way the election turned out has really ruined it for me this time around. I’m disappointed, depressed and, to be honest, really scared about what’s going to happen next. How do I get my spirit back? Or should I even try?

EYE CONTACT AT LIZ COOPER

You: Blue denim dress, short brown hair. Me: Tall, blond. Prolonged smiley eye contact across the room. On the way out, you came over with a friend, but I was caught in conversation with another girl. Not a player, just poor timing. When: ursday, October 17, 2024. Where: Nectar’s. You: Woman. Me: Man. #916148

HOLE-IN-THE-WALL

You’re the friend of a mutual friend’s sister. I noticed you across the outdoor patio at a little hole-in-the-wall, and made it a point to talk to you that night. I ended up two-stepping with you in my living room. I spied the love of my life that night. When: Saturday, August 31, 2019. Where: At a hole-in-the-wall. You: Woman. Me: Man. #916149

TAPE B EDM MONTRÉAL AMERICANS DUBSTEP

I found you at the EDM show Tape B on Parc Avenue in Montréal. I felt instant connection with you all — we really should go to Igloofest or DJ Shadow. Also we should start a bass sound system in Burlington and find more underground raves in general. Any of you add me on IG (ey3n3ye), DM me. Let’s go! When: Sunday, October 13, 2024. Where: Avenue du Parc, Montréal, Québec. You: Group. Me: Man. #916145

TAKE IT

“Take another little piece of my heart.” e lyrics say, “You know you got it if it makes you feel good.” I need it back now. In pieces is fine. I can put it back together instead of watching it get torn to shreds. Being forced to focus on myself takes away from my true focus: My superhero. When: Monday, October 14, 2024. Where: Outside. You: Group. Me: Woman. #916144

I DIDN’T KNOW CARBUR’S

e holiday season can be hard for a lot of reasons, election year or not. Given the current state of affairs, many people are in the same gravy boat as you right now — myself included. But we can’t let the turkeys get us down. Finding joy in trying times is extremely important. If you’re continually angry and sad about politics, it’s more than OK to take a break from the news. Being upset all the time can really take a toll on your health, and you can’t do any good for anybody if you’re not taking care of yourself. at whole “Put your oxygen mask on first” thing isn’t just a cliché.

At the beginning of the pandemic, the news stressed me out beyond belief, so I decided to stop paying attention for a while. When I woke in the morning, instead of turning on CNN, I put on

But I do know American Flatbread. If you don’t want to dance at Rí Rá, then maybe we can enjoy some pizza with the spirits. Something you don’t know about me: I don’t feel comfortable hating or lying. You should really message me; going through my roommate doesn’t help. When: Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Where: Talking with someone else. You: Woman. Me: Man. #916143 did

music and danced around the house. I did that for a solid year. Did it change the world? Maybe not for anybody else, but it really helped get me through. I suggest you do something similar. Focus on the present moment and all the things that make you happy about the holidays. Bake those cookies and watch those movies. Haul out the holly and deck your halls. e world will keep turning, and you can get back to it with renewed purpose in January.

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It can be difficult, but you should never feel guilty about taking time to celebrate the good stuff in life. Your holiday cheer might be the thing that lifts someone else out of the dumps. And if that doesn’t make the world a little bit of a better place, I don’t know what does.

Good luck and God bless, The Rev

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I’m a sweet, fit, busy 48-y/o DILF type seeking a 28-68-y/oish woman who wants some more affection in her life. Let’s have a great evening together every month and share good memories and joyful anticipation in between. #L1806

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Mid-60s, SWM, 6 ft., 175 lbs. Looking for a forever romance but just meeting with new friends can work, too! Extremely romantic and passionate! I stay active as I run, hike, bike; play golf, tennis and pickleball; and work out at the Edge. Full of spontaneity and love dancing, travel. I will love you snuggling in my arms always as I shower you with love and romance! #L1801

SWM, 69, seeking a SF. I am warm, friendly, clean and respectful, seeking a LTR. Just an ordinary guy looking for same. Phone number, please. #L1798

SWM, 55, 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

I’m a GM, mid-60s, seeking a SM, 70s, passionate. Enjoy many activities: nature walks, camping. Let’s talk, hopefully meet. #L1791

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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

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

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

802-865-1020, EXT. 161, LOVELETTERS@SEVENDAYSVT.COM

THIS FORM IS FOR LOVE LETTERS ONLY. Messages for the Personals and I-Spy sections must be submitted online at dating.sevendaysvt.com.

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OLD SPOKES HOME, BURLINGTON

Gilmore Girls Cookie Decorating Class

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MAVERICK MARKET AT 110, BURLINGTON

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SAT., NOV 16

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Franklin County Variety Show

SAT., NOV 16

THE DEPOT, ST. ALBANS

Praise and Majesty, A Concert in Thanksgiving for the Gift of Music

SUN., NOV 17

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MOONDOG: ON THE KEYS Performed by Julian Calv, Alex Stewart + Sarah Penna

SUN., NOV 17

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MON., NOV 18

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Mandarin Conversation Circle

TUE., NOV 19

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Thanksgiving Wine Tasting!

TUE., NOV 19

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