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few weeks after the 2012 election, Sen. JOHN CAMPBELL (D-Windsor) stood at the center of a Montpelier function room and apologized to his peers for his “shortcomings” as president pro tempore of the Vermont Senate. Calling himself “a poster child for ADD,” the Quechee attorney promised to get his act together and put an end to “the headlines of a dysfunctional Senate” that plagued his first two years leading the legislature’s upper chamber. “It was a personal embarrassment and one that, again, I’m not going to back away from,” he told the 20 Democrats and Progressives assembled around him. “I was the one at the top, and I will take responsibility.” Even before he issued his mea culpa, Campbell had mostly quelled a revolt that had threatened his reign. After months of maneuvering, Sen. PHIL BARUTH (D-Chittenden) and Sen. TIM ASHE (D/PChittenden) had opted against challenging Campbell. Sen. ANN CUMMINGS (D-Washington) would put up a token fight later that day, then lose to the incumbent in a caucus vote of 15-6. As he nominated Campbell to serve another term, Baruth paraphrased the Cajun political commentator JAMES CARVILLE, calling Democrats “a party of second chances.” The pro tem, he said, deserved one. On Monday, after VTDigger.org’s MARK JOHNSON revealed that Campbell would not seek reelection this fall, the veteran senator recalled that day in November 2012 when he had promised to change his ways. “Some people thought it was a nice little speech I gave to get reelected. It was anything but,” Campbell, 62, told Seven Days. “I did a lot of introspection, and I think I’ve grown as a person as a result.” In interviews Monday with 10 of his colleagues, nearly every one of them echoed that assessment. “Obviously, he and I had some differences,” Cummings said. “I think he got the message and has just improved immensely.” Said Sen. DICK SEARS (D-Bennington), who frequently clashed with Campbell: “He really grew into the job of pro tem. I hate to see him go, but I understand that people have to make a living — and it is a citizen legislature.”

Motivated in part by financial considerations, Campbell plans to trade his part-time gig in the legislature — and another job as a deputy Windsor County state’s attorney — for a new one leading the Department of State’s Attorneys and Sheriffs. He expects to complete his Senate term, which expires next January, but he’ll begin his new job — three doors down from the Statehouse — as soon as the legislative session wraps up next month. “It’s a good fit,” said Campbell, who got his start in a Florida sheriff ’s office and later served as a police officer. The pro tem isn’t leaving just for the steady paycheck. Rather, he said, he’s ex-

and House Speaker SHAP SMITH (D-Morristown) all leave office. In the Senate, at least, the transition will be jarring. Already, Ashe and Sen. CHRIS BRAY (D-Addison) have said they will run for pro tem. Cummings and Sen. CLAIRE AYER (D-Addison) have said they are considering it. Baruth is also expected to give it a go, though he said it was too soon to speculate. No matter who prevails, the Senate is likely to end up in better hands. Though his colleagues largely agreed that Campbell has improved as pro tem, few argued that he has mastered it — and several seemed to damn him with faint praise.

NO MATTER WHO PREVAILS, THE VERMONT SENATE IS LIKELY TO END UP IN BETTER HANDS. hausted by his 16 years in the Senate and doesn’t believe he has what it takes to solve the state’s most pressing problems, from health care to property taxes. “There comes a time where you hear the same pleas, you make the same arguments, and then there’s really not much change,” he said. “And I think if we’re going to move ahead, we need to have some fresh thoughts. So I think it’s time to step aside.” Baruth, who has served as Campbell’s majority leader for the latter four years of his tenure, was struck by his boss’ comments. “I thought the line of reasoning he laid out seems very heartfelt. It was honest in a way that was kind of arresting,” Baruth said. “That’s a level of candor people don’t usually reach.” Campbell’s words might apply to the entirety of the state’s Democratic leadership. After six years in control of both the governor’s office and the legislature, they seem to have run out of gas. Ever since Gov. PETER SHUMLIN abandoned his long-promised plan to enact a singlepayer health care system in December 2014, he and his Democratic allies have sputtered along without much of an agenda. So perhaps it’s time for the changing of the guard that will take place next January when Shumlin, Campbell

“He brought a lot of heart to the job,” said Bray, who has tangled with Campbell over renewable-energy siting. “I’d say he’s been passionate about his point of view, and I respect that. I guess that’s really it.” After trying and failing last spring to undermine Bray’s Natural Resources and Energy Committee on the Senate floor, Campbell told a reporter, seemingly without any sense of irony, “Sometimes it’s tough to be a leader and a statesman.” Later that week, as the House and Senate engaged in tough negotiations with the Shumlin administration over budget and tax bills, Campbell was MIA. Ever the backslapping bon vivant, he was spotted at a Montpelier bar. Therein lies the Campbell paradox: He has generally delegated the tough work and thorny decision making to his top committee chairs — many of whom have been more than happy to fill the leadership void — but he has always reserved the right to sabotage their work product at the least convenient moment. And to what end? Campbell’s policy priorities and political worldview have never quite been clear. Speaking to Seven Days shortly after he was elected pro tem in December 2010, he cited single-payer health care as one of his top three goals. But well before Shumlin abandoned the plan, Campbell seemed

to do his best to undermine it, repeatedly referring to it as too expensive and politically unpalatable. Indeed, for a Democratic leader, Campbell spent much of his time at the top of the Senate fighting progressive priorities: physician-assisted suicide, decriminalization and then legalization of marijuana, childcare-worker unionization, ethics reform and renewableenergy development, to name a few. For years, he punted on paid sick leave legislation. But when he got a call from White House director of intergovernmental affairs JERRY ABRAMSON last April, it suddenly became a top priority. In an interview Monday, Campbell struggled to identify his greatest legislative triumphs during his time as pro tem. He eventually landed on water quality and child protection laws passed last session. Even if he didn’t always know what he wanted or how to get there, Campbell said he’d tried his best to go to bat for those who needed him. Asked how he hoped to be remembered, he said, “As somebody being fair, somebody being compassionate, considerate, somebody who made differences in people’s lives, somebody who drew out the best in people when it comes to their work ethic here.” He paused. “And, I guess most of all, someone who looked out for the little guy.”

Target Practice After a gunman killed three people at a Colorado Planned Parenthood clinic last November, Democratic gubernatorial candidate MATT DUNNE said he did not support universal criminal background checks for gun buyers in Vermont. “The fact is that that kind of law wouldn’t have prevented this situation,” the former state senator said at the time. Asked why he thought those buying guns through private sales shouldn’t face the same scrutiny as those shopping in gun stores, he said, “I’m focused on things that will actually address the issues we’re confronting today.” Days later, after two shooters killed 14 people in San Bernardino, Calif., Dunne seemed to soften his tone, saying, “I am open to a discussion of any legislation that could reduce the amount of gun violence in our state and around the country.”

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But he declined to answer repeated questions about whether he supported universal background checks. So it came as some surprise when, at a debate last week in his hometown of Hartland, Dunne appeared to have changed his mind. Opponent SUE MINTER, who has long supported the measure, answered a question about gun violence first. “I believe the Second Amendment and gun safety can and must go handin-hand with commonsense laws like background checks,” the former transportation secretary said, arguing that the latter would reduce domestic violence. “This issue is rampant. It’s not talked about. I’m bringing it into the light, and I want to protect women in their homes and reduce suicides.” The third Democratic candidate, former state senator PETER GALBRAITH, turned to Minter and said he admired her for “sticking your neck out on this issue, against the supposed conventional wisdom.” “So my position is: I’m with Sue,” Galbraith said, eliciting laughter from the audience. Dunne gave a somewhat meandering answer, saying that while he used to believe that Vermont “was immune to gun violence,” a recent rise in gun trafficking tied to drug sales had changed his mind. “I have to tell you, our state is changing,” he said, adding that he hoped to take “a holistic approach” to combating the two problems. Asked by a moderator whether that meant he supported universal background checks, Dunne said, “Absolutely, but we need to go further and in a more integrated way.” In an interview this week, Dunne explained that he had come to that conclusion in recent months, after meetings with law enforcement officials and community leaders. He said he would soon release a “comprehensive community safety platform,” which would include universal background checks. Dunne wasn’t quite ready to concede that he’d flip-flopped on the issue. He argued that, “in the context of the shooting that had taken place when we had the conversation … I didn’t feel that there was a need for it.”

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e has a short commute, but some people aren’t happy that Yaw Obeng, Burlington’s new school superintendent, is living outside the city that pays him $153,000 a year. Instead, he bought a home in South Burlington. It sends “a very poor message about the livability of Burlington,” city resident Helen Hossley wrote in a recent email to Burlington City Council President Jane Knodell. “Apparently, our tax dollars are good enough to pay his (very high) salary, but our housing community isn’t good enough to live in?” Hossley appeared before the council March 7 to ask if Obeng is complying with a city charter requirement stipulating that he and 15 other department heads must be legal voters in Burlington — for which residency is a prerequisite. Knodell is also unhappy that Obeng is living outside city limits. But, as she reminded Hossley via email, he’s doing so with permission. The city council gave Obeng a “hardship extension” from the legal-voter requirement at the request of the Burlington School Board in April 2015 — after Obeng, then a schools administrator in Canada, had been hired, but before he started the job. Knodell, a Progressive from the Central District, says the request was clearly framed to give Obeng, a Canadian citizen, time to pursue the U.S. citizenship required to become a legal voter, with the understanding that he would to expand their understanding of the live in Burlington before and after that city and help shore up its middle-class neighborhoods. happened. Burlington does not go that far. In Although he shares Knodell’s conaddition to elected officials, including cern about the new super, Mayor Miro the mayor, the city charter requires Weinberger is generally sympathetic the city’s keepers of public safety — the when high-ranking city officials in his police and fire chiefs, directors of civil administration ask for permission to live defense and public works — to live in outside the Queen City. Counting Obeng, five of 16 are doing so, and Knodell is the burg they’re hired to protect. The asking the mayor for an explanation of mayor’s key operatives — chief administrative officer, director of community every one. “I do think it’s important to be even- and economic development, human rehanded in the application of this policy,” sources czar — also have to stay within city limits, as do the city assessor, atshe said. Residency requirements are de- torney, constable and planner. Ditto signed to promote personal investment the harbormaster, cemetery and school in municipalities — “because then you superintendents, head of parks and rec, really have skin in the game,” Knodell and director of the Burlington Electric said. “You are really kind of living with Department. These managers have one year from the implications of your decisions.” In Chicago, public school district employ- their date of hire to become legal voters. ees are required to live within city limits They can also seek personal hardship

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exemptions from the city council to extend the time limit for a set period “beyond one year.” School board chair Mark Porter made the request for Obeng. In an April 2015 letter to Weinberger and Knodell, he wrote, “Dr. Obeng intends to be a Burlington resident from the beginning of his professional services here.” He added: “Dr. Obeng intends to establish his residency in Burlington and to work assiduously on securing his work visa and citizenship.” The city council granted the waiver, which gave Obeng an extension from the requirement to be a legal Burlington voter until July 1, 2018, or until he obtains his U.S. citizenship — whichever is sooner. But he apparently never bought a place in the Queen City. In October, Weinberger wrote Porter “to express some concern that

our conversations regarding new Superintendent Dr. Obeng’s obligation to meet the City Charter residency requirement are not consistent with what has been reported in the media.” The mayor continued: “The resolution explicitly states that Dr. Obeng intends to establish residency in Burlington while working to obtain his visa and U.S. citizenship.” As Knodell explained it: “What was communicated to us was seemingly not shared with Dr. Obeng. I’ve never talked to Dr. Obeng about this, but we were clearly told by the school board chair that Dr. Obeng intended to live in Burlington from the beginning of his service.” Porter did not respond to messages seeking comment for this story. Now it looks like South Burlington is where Obeng might eventually vote if he gains citizenship. He and his wife, Nancy, purchased a home on Bower Street for $440,000 in November, South Burlington city records show. Obeng said his move to South Burlington was guided partly by the delay in his start date last year from July 1 to August 31 due to visa problems. “Given the late start, it was quite difficult to get settled,” Obeng told Seven Days. He declined to elaborate on the decision to live in South Burlington and suggested it wouldn’t interfere with his goals as superintendent. “I don’t know if that’s a major concern for people or not,” Obeng said of his address. “My focus is on the students in Burlington.” After Seven Days inquired, Burlington School Board lawyer Joe McNeil said Tuesday that Obeng will submit a letter to the council this week seeking a new exemption. McNeil said that Obeng has two sons attending South Burlington High School and feels it would be hard for them to attend the Burlington district that he leads. The new request will ask for a waiver that lasts until Obeng’s sons graduate, McNeil said. Obeng also wants to respond to the council’s concerns, said McNeil, adding: “He wants to be straight with the council and have the council consider the entire situation as he sees it.” Eventually, he said, Obeng “would take steps to move into Burlington.”

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Burlington’s residency provision in Burlington, and it’s my understandhas been on the books for more than ing that he meets that requirement,” 60 years. When Mayor Peter Clavelle Weinberger said, adding that Rusten is tried to get rid of it in 2006, Burlington doing an “outstanding” job. residents voted overwhelmingly to keep Wrote Rusten: “I believe I have met it in place. the charter requirements to be a legal Weinberger says he has mixed feel- Burlington voter and demonstrated ings about the hometown rule. “It’s my investment and commitment to the certainly a challenging requirement,” city.” he said, and it “frequently becomes an Other out-of-towners? City Planner issue when we are attempting to hire David White lives in Jericho. Human people for these specialized jobs.” Resources Director Susan Leonard Because most department heads are lives in Williston. Community and appointed and renewed on an annual Economic Development Office basis, some prospective hires don’t Director Peter Owens want to sell homes and lives in Hanover, N.H., and uproot families to move Burlington Fire Chief and into the city on what could Civil Defense Director be a short-term basis, the Steven Locke — who was mayor said. hired in December — lives “That’s not an enorin Hartland. Although he mous amount of job secuhas until the end of 2016 rity,” Weinberger noted. to comply, Locke plans to Eight department heads move to Burlington before currently live in Burlington: then. His house is on the Police Chief Brandon market, he said in an email del Pozo; Burlington Friday. Electric Department Leonard, the human general manager Neale resources director, and Lunderville; City Attorney Owens, CEDO director, Eileen Blackwood; City received hardship exempAssessor John Vickery; tions because their chilDepartment of Public dren were students in disWorks Director Chapin tricts outside Burlington. Spencer; Parks, Recreation White’s most recent & Waterfront Director, exemption, granted in Harbormaster and BURLING T ON January, indicates he was CITY COUNCIL Cemetery Commissioner PRESIDENT grandfathered in because Jesse Bridges; and City JANE KNODELL he was a city employee Constable Gene Bergman. living in Jericho when he Chief Administrative was promoted to planning Officer Bob Rusten is on director in 2007. that list, too, because he rents a room at Blackwood, the city attorney, said 184 South Champlain Street. The city voter checklist shows he has been a reg- she has not done a legal examination of each department head’s situation, istered voter in Burlington since 2014. But Rusten and his wife, Susan, but she added, in an email: “With also own a home on Silver Street in what I know, I am not aware of anyone Hinesburg, where the CAO acknowl- who is out of compliance with the edged he spends most nights. Rusten charter.” Weinberger said his administration does not have a hardship waiver. intends to fulfill Knodell’s request for “Based on my having a lease and paying rent, I then changed my a full report on the residency status voter registration from Hinesburg to of his department heads. He also said Burlington. I very occasionally stay that despite his misgivings about the there, and not at all since January, charter provision, he has no plans to when my wife broke her arm,” Rusten try and change it. “I will continue to said. expect applicable department heads to State voting law defines a resident meet the requirements of the charter as someone “who is domiciled in the and support exemptions in the case of town as evidenced by an intent to compelling personal hardships as conmaintain a principal dwelling place … templated in that guiding document,” indefinitely and to return there if tem- Weinberger said. porarily absent…” Burlington residents, he added, Should Burlington count as Rusten’s “voted clearly on that” 10 years ago. ! primary residence? “His requirement under the charter is to be a legal voter Contact: molly@sevendaysvt.com

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armers, filmmakers and at least one forester came to the Tunbridge Public Library last Thursday to make an important phone call. The group of 50 sat in rows facing a laptop that connected them to Utah. There, an engineer did his best to explain how he planned to build a sustainable development for up to 20,000 residents in the back hills of Vermont. Most people on the receiving end were already acquainted with the basic elements of David Hall’s settlement scheme, thanks to the investigative work of a local blogger. They knew it was inspired by an obscure 19th-century Mormon document; that the community he envisioned would be sustainable, with rooftop greenhouses and electric vehicles; and that jobs, food and housing would be provided on-site. Attendees, most of them longtime residents, had plenty of questions for Hall, who has already acquired 900 acres in the vicinity of the Joseph Smith birthplace in nearby South Royalton. Smith founded the Mormon church, also known as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, which owns roughly 350 acres around the Vermont memorial. His voice amplified on speakers, Hall responded to every query in the patient, obliging manner of a corporate president being interrogated by stockholders. How could people produce enough food within three square miles? More fish and rabbits; less red meat. Would nonbelievers be welcome? Yes. How would he get the necessary permits? Unclear. When would construction begin? Not for several decades. At times, people laughed openly at Hall’s answers. But there was a reason they kept the eccentric flatlander on the line for 90 minutes. However improbable, Hall’s plan could have a real impact on the four tiny towns — Sharon, Royalton, Strafford and Tunbridge — affected by it. He’s already purchased nearly a fifth of the 5,000 acres he wants to acquire, and he has the resources to keep buying. His father invented a synthetic diamond used for drilling and manufacturing, and Hall sold the family company last year for roughly $100 million. Kyle Milaschewski, an engineer from Sharon who lives adjacent to 150 acres now owned by Hall, had a pointed question for the “neighbor” he has never seen: If the project fails, Milaschewski wanted

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to know, “What are you going to do with this land?” Hall’s response was not reassuring: “I haven’t even thought about that.” Sarah Buxton, the state representative for Royalton and Tunbridge, believes Hall’s recent under-the-radar acquisitions highlight a potential blind spot in certain Vermont towns: No one is in charge of monitoring land purchases to identify these types of trends. “I am taking this seriously,” Buxton said. Locals found out about Hall’s plan just two weeks ago, when a local librarianturned-blogger posted a story on the news site Dailyuv, which publishes citizen journalism covering the Upper Valley. Like any resourceful small-town librarian, Nicole Antal had been trawling for potential donors to Sharon’s Baxter Memorial Library late last year when she noticed something peculiar in the town’s property-transfer records. A Utah entity called NewVistas Foundation had been buying up large tracts of land in Sharon and nearby towns. Further research led

her to Hall, a Mormon engineer and entrepreneur based in Provo, Utah. While a student at Brigham Young University, Hall had become fascinated with a five-page document Smith drafted in 1833. Called the Plat of Zion, it outlines plans for a city of believers, complete with street width and population specifications. Although it’s not part of Mormon scripture, and Hall himself noted that some in the church dismiss the document as “a bunch of baloney,” he’s wanted to build a version of Smith’s city since his college days. Cities, actually. In a phone interview before the Tunbridge talk, Hall said he wants to merge his burgs into hypermodern megalopolises. He knows it won’t happen in his lifetime, but that hasn’t stopped him from buying up land in his home state and in Nevada. He’s also scouting locations in China, India and Bhutan. Joseph Smith left Vermont for points west, but his birthplace attracts thousands of Mormons each year. Hall and his family visited when he was a boy. The church maintains the property, which includes an obelisk and a place of

worship with a New England-style steeple. But LDS officials didn’t appear to be aware of Hall’s plans to build a settlement around it. “We’re just learning about this proposed development and haven’t had time to study it,” church spokesman Dale Jones said in an emailed statement from Salt Lake City. One hundred and fifty engineers are working on the project in nearby Provo, according to Hall. They are focused on designing stand-alone technologies that play a role in his communities but could generate money long before construction begins. Smartphone-operated blinds are already for sale online. Hall is especially excited about a low-water toilet that would monitor people’s health by regularly taking urine and stool samples. Although he has a legion of engineers, the phlegmatic 69-year-old handles his own PR, and, after locals caught wind of his plan, he has been liberally dispensing his phone number and email. In an unprompted email to a reporter the day after the conference call in Tunbridge, Hall sounded energized: “By the way ... my ancestor, John Alexander, was one of the first martyrs in the struggle to protect Vermont from the depredations of [French king] Louis XV and his allies … I think that by inheritance, I have ample right to take environmentally friendly development of the area to the next level. Lots of fun ahead for all!” He has ample money, too, and while many locals oppose Hall’s plan, some are selling to him. He bought one 63-acre parcel in Tunbridge for $140,000. A few miles away, he purchased another 110 acres for $145,000. In total, local real estate agents have already hooked him up with 900 acres. Since news of his plans surfaced, Hall said, others have come calling, looking to off-load property. In Sharon, several of Jack Jennings’ neighbors have sold. He’d prefer to keep his brook-side homestead in the family, but he hasn’t written off the possibility of following suit. At the right price, he observed, “Everything’s for sale.” Hall told residents it will be several decades before his family attempts to build anything in Vermont, and they will take good care of the land they acquire in the meantime. Hall’s 32-year-old daughter, Barbara Catron — heir to the project when he dies — is in charge of managing and renting out the property. But the rapid consolidation of so much land under single ownership may have a real effect on residents. Hall’s purchases could inflate property values, which could

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in turn raise tax bills and limit other Local zoning can provide an additional people’s ability to buy property. layer of protection against unwanted deThe Two-Rivers Ottauquechee velopment. But Sharon and Tunbridge are Regional Commission is organizing a among the towns that have never enacted meeting for residents and officials in all such rules — in large part because many four towns to discuss the implications of people consider them an infringement on Hall’s project. landowner rights. One goal, according Paul Haskell, who Vermont has a history of attracting represents Sharon on the commission, is planned communities, from back-to-theto inform people about the regulatory land hippie communes in the late 1960s protections already in place. Most nota- to the fundamentalist Christians who bly: Act 250, the state’s settled in Island Pond rigorous environmental a decade later. Locals review process, created thought the Northeast in the 1970s. More than Kingdom Community 10 years ago, a Mormon Church — now Twelve man from New Jersey Tribes — was a cult. tried to build a gift shop across the The group still operates businesses in road from the Joseph Smith Birthplace Vermont. Memorial, but state officials ruled that In Hall’s “city,” people would live in it would degrade agricultural soils and energy-efficient modular homes within clash with nearby homes. Multiple walking distances of heavy industry, court battles later, he still doesn’t have a farms and a central square consisting of permit. 24 four-story buildings. Residents would Among other criteria, Act 250 requires deposit their assets in a communal fund development proposals to be consistent upon arrival, though they’d be free to leave with town plans. And Sharon, Royalton, whenever. Strafford and Tunbridge all have plans As fanciful as Hall’s vision sounds, stating an unequivocal Echeverria suggests it’s not commitment to preservunreasonable to expect that ing their rural character. climate change will spur Still, Haskell sugcoastal residents to migrate gested, it would be wise northward. Hall, too, menfor the towns to revisit tioned this. Emergency their plans to make sure preparedness is a Mormon there’s no room for mistradition; every family is interpretation: “Ten years encouraged to keep up to a ago we thought, We’ll year’s supply of nonperishwrite down the phrase able food on hand. ‘rural character,’ and that “In the grand covers a lot.” Positing scheme,” Echeverria JOHN ECHEVERRIA, a hypothetical, he concontinued, “Vermont is VERMONT L AW SC HOOL tinued: “What happens going to be ripe for new when someone comes development.” along and proposes a In the short-term, oldnine-story building that looks like a dairy fashioned Yankee obstinance might be the barn?” first line of defense. John Echeverria is a professor at the Ivy Leaf works at the South Royalton Vermont Law School who specializes Market, a food co-op and local gathering in property and land issues, and he also spot at the center of town. She and her serves on Strafford’s planning commission. mother live right by the Joseph Smith He described Hall’s vision as a “uniquely Birthplace Memorial on Dairy Hill Road, worrying development proposal” because but she said they demurred when a real details are nebulous and the time frame is estate agent asked if they’d sell. Leaf sumdistant — but land purchases are already marized her concern: “The Mormons have under way. their church. Our church is the outdoors, “I think the project is a potentially and he’s buying it up.” useful wake-up call to communities,” As if on cue, a man in a denim cap readEcheverria observed. “What this proj- ing the paper at nearby table started extolect shows is that Vermont has a lot of ling the woodcocks inhabiting the land in attractive territory that could attract Hall’s path. major development, and if towns don’t Royalton Selectboard chair Larry have in place plans and regulations Trottier lives on Dairy Hill, too. to address it, they may find they are Standing among gleaming green and in a position where they cannot effec- yellow John Deere mowers on sale at tively influence the course of develop- the family business, he scoffed at the ment.” In his opinion, Vermont’s land notion of moving: “I’ve lived here all my use regulations, while advanced for the life on this hill!” ! 1970s, have “atrophied” in the intervening decades. Contact: alicia@sevendaysvt.com

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Road Wars: Will New Rules Help Cyclists and Motorists Coexist? B Y NA N CY R EMSEN

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ermont’s idyllic byways have long lured bicyclists who enjoy the scenery and fresh air, usually without incident. But last year, tragedy struck — again and again. Between April 14 and September 7, cars hit and killed four cyclists on country roads in Weybridge, Hinesburg, Ferrisburgh and Pawlet. No cyclists had died in Vermont in the previous decade. Suddenly, the state went from best to worst in national rankings for bicycle safety, said Emily Boedecker, executive director of Local Motion, a Burlingtonbased nonprofit promoting “peoplepowered transportation and recreation.” The state’s biking community saw the worrisome escalation in fatalities as a sign that it was time to seek legislative remedies to address the long-standing tension between cyclists and motorists. As a result, the legislature is weighing several measures. To reduce the risks that riders face, several cycling lawmakers have introduced a traffic-safety package that would clarify the rules of road sharing for motorists and so-called “vulnerable users” — that is, bicycles and pedestrians. Most of the changes are in the transportation bill, which the House passed 124-19, including a mandate that motorists steer their cars and trucks at least four feet from bicyclists when passing. It says motorists negotiating driveways and turns are legally obligated to yield to passing cyclists. For violations, the bill proposes fines starting at $200. Cyclists would also have added responsibilities. The bill requires bikes to stay on the right edge of roads, moving closer to the center only if conditions on shoulders are unsafe because of debris or cracked pavement. The bill also instructs bikers to use hand signals to warn drivers when they plan to turn or slow down — if they can do so safely. State law already requires bikers to have lights for evening and night rides — white in front and red or a large reflective surface in the rear. The bill doesn’t add any new requirement for bikers to wear bright clothing. Many bikers do, but several said they don’t want to be forced to. “I would hate to see high-visibility clothes mandates,” said Roger Bombardier Jr., who pedals more than 3,000 miles a year commuting from Richmond to his information

technology job at the University of Vermont. The four-foot requirement for vehicles passing bikes is the most contentious provision in the House bill. It’s the law in one state — Pennsylvania — while 26 other states specify a three-foot buffer. Bombardier is in favor of the wider margin, noting that current law only requires drivers to exercise “due care” when passing a “vulnerable user,” without defining the term. “Some police interpreted that as meaning as long as a vehicle didn’t hit you, that was ‘due care,’” he said. Senate Transportation Committee chair Dick Mazza (D-Grand Isle) argues that the four-foot rule — or any other

measurable buffer — would be impossible to enforce. He would prefer to enhance bike safety through education rather than overly prescriptive laws. The Senate has yet to vote on its version of the transportation bill, but Mazza’s views suggest there may be some bumps ahead. Also in the House transportation bill is a proposed $16.7 million for bike and pedestrian projects and safety education efforts, $5 million more than the current year. The bulk of the increase — $4 million — is in funding for bike and pedestrian projects in 60 communities. They include planning and building bike paths, constructing sidewalks and widening lanes.

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Another $20,000 enhances a traveling bike safety education program that Local Motion runs for children throughout the state. Boedecker said her organization’s Kohl’s Kids Bike Smart program reached 7,000 children last year. Local Motion also sponsored classes on “everyday bicycling” for 458 adults. During that same time period, the Vermont Highway Safety Alliance reported 72 crashes that injured cyclists and 21 involving only property damage. If bike safety laws were to change, how would the state inform motorists? “The Department of Motor Vehicles is going to have to incorporate some reeducation into their pamphlets,” said House Transportation Committee chair Patrick Brennan (R-Colchester).

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Bombardier offered another idea: step is to identify strategies to carry out “Retesting drivers every decade on the needed road improvements. their vision and knowledge of new laws Those cyclist-friendly ugrades would help.” can’t come soon enough for Lt. Gov. Phil Scott, an avid cyclist and Matt Boulanger of South Burlington, a race-car driver, wants to see education who commutes by bike to Williston, directed at bikers, not just drivers. “I’m where he works as a planner. “I on both sides of this,” he said, noting have been hit by a distracted driver, that he pedaled 4,500 and I’ve had a lot of close miles last summer and calls and a handful of put 35,000 miles on his aggressive-driver situavehicle crisscrossing the tions,” he said. “I wear a state. camera when riding, beBikers need to take cause if I get injured or commonsense precaukilled by a car and cannot tions, he said. “I ride despeak for myself, I want fensively all the time,” he there to be a record of added. what happened.” Scott said bikers While he acknowl“create a lot of animosity” edged that infrastructure with drivers when they improvements — wider ride side-by-side in packs roads, separate bike lanes that bulge into travel and devices such as speed lanes. Ditto when bikers bumps to slow vehicles blast through intersec— take time and lots of tions without stopping. money, he praised the The lieutenant governor agency for moving in that admitted those behaviors direction: “The best bike irk him when he’s behind infrastructure I use on my the wheel. daily commute is a painted On the other hand, bike lane with no physical Scott said, it would help if separation from the cars motorists “could just ride passing me at 45 mph.” It’s a few miles in somebody safer than nothing, he said, MAT T BOUL ANG ER else’s seat.” Many motor“but I’d challenge anybody ists underestimate how to go ride that section of fast bikes travel and cut them off when street during the morning rush hour and turning, he said, leading to collisions tell me they felt safe.” or frantic maneuvering by the cyclist. Rep. Curt McCormack (D-Burling“And for those who don’t ride, it is hard ton), who serves on the House to understand how dangerous riding on Transportation Committee, suggested gravel can be,” Scott said, referring to that requiring bicyclists to pay a fee road shoulders that are often covered to register their bikes would help pay with it. to fix some potholes. “It’s a way for Removing debris and other hazards bikers to be taken seriously,” he said, such as sand and gravel from shoul- because they would be making an inders is a new priority for the Agency of vestment in the roads they ride — just Transportation, which maintains 3,200 as drivers do. miles of highway. And the agency is Scott dismissed that idea, arguing, repairing more potholes and cracks in “It would create a lot of bureaucracy shoulders and widening roads — all with for little return.” cyclists in mind, said Kevin Marshia, However Vermont gets them, safe chief engineer in the highway divi- routes are vital to a growing number sion. “We have absolutely over the last of Vermonters and tourists, according decade changed our thinking,” he said. to Boedecker at Local Motion. The agency is in the midst of the “We need to change our roads. We three-stage VTrans On-Road Bicycle need to change our laws. And most Plan to improve safety and better ac- important, we need to change our commodate cyclists, whether they are culture,” she said. “We need to think commuters or recreational riders. The of our roads as our biggest shared first stage, which has been completed, space. We all have responsibility on ranked roads based on current and po- our roads to be visible and respectful tential bicycle use. The next phase will of each other.” ! look at crash data and road conditions on high-priority corridors. The final Contact: nancy@sevendaysvt.com

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WOMEN’S HISTORY LESSON

[Re “Leaders of the Backpack,” March 23]: Although I enjoyed the piece on the first three women to hike the Long Trail end to end, I must object to Sarah Tuff Dunn’s opening statement about women being “given” the right to vote. Women won the right to vote, after a hard-fought, 72-year campaign. Many women over three generations contributed to that effort, including two who were denied their rightful seats on the floor of the World AntiSlavery Convention — solely because of their gender. Outraged at the inequities women were expected to tolerate, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott met again in 1848 to plan the first women’s rights convention and to draft the Declaration of Sentiments, which declared that women and men were equal and that women had the right to vote. In 1870, Victoria Woodhull created the Equal Rights Party and ran for president. Susan B. Anthony crisscrossed the nation speaking on women’s rights, deciding in 1872 that it was time to vote; she was arrested, jailed and fined. In 1917, Alice Paul founded the National Woman’s Party. She led suffrage marches and protests, and she and her followers often chained themselves to the White House fence. Arrested and jailed, many were put into solitary confinement and force-fed through their noses when they went on hunger strikes. After these and numerous other actions by our many heroic foremothers, the 19th Amendment was ratified in 1920, and women had finally won the right to vote. As Carrie Chapman Catt wrote, the struggle for the vote was “costly. Prize it.” Jennifer Matthews

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Behind a podium festooned in red, white and blue, Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger delivered his fifth State of the City address on Monday night. Mayors assess their Mayor Miro Weinberger delivering own performance at his State of the City address this annual display of pomp. (Spoiler alert: They usually give high marks.) And they outline goals for the upcoming year. Weinberger wasted no time touting the recent upgrade of the city’s bond rating to “A” status. (Even people on the other side of the political aisle have conceded that the mayor is delivering on his promise to clean up Burlington’s finances.) The second-term Democrat identified aging infrastructure — sidewalks, streets and pipes — as the city’s “largest remaining financial challenge.” Weinberger also dwelled on the need to address Burlington’s “growing opiate addiction challenge.” Emphasizing the need for community policing, he continued, “In the weeks ahead … we will have more officers on foot and bike patrol than at any time in recent memory.” The mayor mentioned the fatal shooting of a mentally ill man by city police: “The heartbreaking death of Phil Grenon two weeks ago was a reminder of the difficulty and importance of this work, and of what is at stake in policing a city.” Weinberger pledged to help deliver on the private redevelopment of the Burlington Town Center, calling it the “greatest housing and job-creation opportunity before us.” Afterward, Republican Councilor Kurt Wright and Progressive Councilors Selene Colburn and Max Tracy were generally positive about the mayor’s speech. Each, however, noted one item that went unmentioned: Burlington Telecom. Tracy said the once beleaguered municipal telecommunications company is attracting new customers. But because of a legal settlement agreement, the city must sell it soon. Councilors expect a lively debate about potential buyers.

The Vermont Supreme Court heard arguments March 30 about whether Bennington County prosecutors were justified in filing criminal charges against an inmate for doing legal work on behalf of fellow prisoners. In a move that experts say is highly unusual, the The Vermont Supreme Court Bennington County State’s Attorney’s Office charged Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility inmate Martin “Serendipity” Morales with falsely posing as a lawyer. Morales, who identifies as a woman, did not appear at the Vermont Law School hearing. Several inmates told authorities that Morales, who has gained a reputation for her legal skills, helped them file court appeals. So-called jailhouse lawyers such as Morales are in prisons around the country, and Vermont prisons have law libraries to ensure inmates can pursue legal claims. Seven Days recently wrote about Morales as part of a larger story about sentencing practices in Bennington County, which locks up more people per capita than any other Vermont county. Deputy Bennington County State’s Attorney Alexander Burke argued that allowing jailhouse lawyers to help inmates who have access to public defenders could confuse legal proceedings. Professional attorneys, Burke noted, must pass the bar exam and maintain a state license. “This is a pending matter where the inmate already had access to the court and access to an attorney,” Burke told the justices. “There are reasons this court has decided to license attorneys.” Vermont Prisoners’ Rights Office attorney Emily Tredeau argued for Morales, saying that there was no reason to pursue criminal charges. Tredeau also said that if lower court judges disapprove of inmates getting help from both a public defender and Morales, they could simply disregard documents written by Morales, or dismiss public defenders and let Morales continue her work. The justices, who usually take months to issue a decision, did not rule last week.

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House Panel May Write Its Own Marijuana Bill A key House committee appears unlikely to embrace the marijuana legalization bill it inherited from the Senate, but its members are considering alternatives. House Judiciary Committee chair Maxine Grad (D-Moretown) said she can’t envision a majority of her 11-member committee voting for the legalization bill that the upper chamber passed in February, which would allow the sale and possession of small amounts of marijuana in 2018. “You think you can get six votes out of our committee for that? I don’t know,” committee vice chair Willem Jewett (D-Ripton) said Tuesday. Instead, the committee is expected to start crafting its own bill designed to prepare the state for legal marijuana. “We’re hearing two things. Legalization is coming, so we need to be ready,” Grad said. “Also, there are many things this discussion has shown us that aren’t working in the current system.”

The big argument I’m hearing is ‘Get your ducks in a row,’” said Rep. Tom Burditt (R-West Rutland), a committee member. To that end, House Judiciary could consider establishing a trigger for legalizing marijuana after other states approve it, or after certain programs are in place in Vermont, Grad said. Or it could establish drug prevention and highway safety measures, such as a roadside test for drugs, in anticipation of eventual legalization. “There is some sense that building their own bill would allow them to find areas of agreement more easily,” said House Speaker Shap Smith (D-Morristown). He expects the committee to vote on something this week or early next. The delay will reduce the chances of anything passing this year. For the Senate to consider a House bill this late in the session, it would need approval from the relatively conservative Senate Rules Committee. Read: They won’t likely partake.

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But in the heat of the moment, an officer needs to think quickly to protect himself and others. Chief Brandon del Pozo states that, “If someone would present me with a perfect plan that could guarantee ... safety ... we would implement it.” I believe that Bowers did what he had to do to prevent himself or anyone else from getting hurt. He reacted the best way any Burlington officer could have.

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Priscilla B. Throop, beloved mother, sister and friend and esteemed scholar, died peacefully on March 8. She is survived by her dearly loved son, Alexander ThroopQuesnel, who tirelessly cared for his mother, bringing her great comfort. His steadfast attention enabled her to reside at home, which she deeply appreciated. Priscilla was born on February 14,1946, in Worcester, Mass., to Robert and Elizabeth Throop. She leaves her siblings Cynthia (Scott) Glidden, Stephen Throop, Deborah (John) Barkhausen, Jonathan (Susie) Throop and Michael (Margarita) Throop; former partner John H. Quesnel; and many dear nieces and nephews. Priscilla was a highly

respected Medieval Latin and Greek scholar who earned a BA in classics from the University of Vermont, graduating summa cum laude, and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She earned her master’s degree from the Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies at the University of Toronto and received a certificate of advanced studies at Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, Mass. Priscilla translated and published 22 books, which can be found at the website lulu. com. Priscilla was exceedingly modest regarding her scholarly achievements. She simply loved her subject matter and was a tireless researcher. What we will truly miss is Priscilla herself. We will miss her laugh, the twinkling, ironic wit,her strength and her inspiring ability to savor life. She was a gourmand, a film buff, a baseball fan (Red Sox), a classical music and Rolling Stones lover. She treasured her nature walks with friends and would immerse herself in the lake or a pond or a pool on a daily basis. In the winter months, she was very fond of the people and pool at Pt360. So what did we learn from Priscilla Throop? Tell the truth with a chuckle, love your work, be close to your children, do your best, laugh, love and have faith. Wear fabulous Swedish dresses with tights. Go jump in the lake, eat something wonderful and appreciate what you have. Study what fascinates you. Sleep well. A celebration of Priscilla’s life will take place on Saturday, April 16, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Shelburne. All are welcome. A reception will follow.

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Sean “Binkie” Tyler Stem, age 26, of Burlington, passed away on March 29 after fighting a long, terrible battle of addiction. He was born in Burlington on April 17, 1989, the son of Kim Palasits and Jeffrey Stem. Sean was a soft, gentle, kind young man whose presence was felt by all who knew him. He willingly embraced everyone he met. His personality was fearless and inviting; his contagious laugh made him instantly recognizable in any crowd. He would do anything for anyone and was loved by all. Sean was a passionate and talented skateboarder since he was a kid. He was a local skate fixture at many skate venues in the area and beyond. He loved basketball, dogs and being everyone’s friend. He had more to give others than he could give to himself. Sean had a particular sensitivity, feeling great pain and, we hope, great love. It is only in retrospect that we can wonder whether he even had the ability to know how deeply he was loved. And love him we did,

Shelburne Road, Burlington. A memorial service was held on Monday, April 4, at the First United Methodist Church on South Winooski Avenue. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to attorney Norman A. Blais, 289 College St., Burlington, VT 05401. All proceeds will be used to establish a foundation in Sean’s name to combat the use of opiates.

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1980-2016, BURLINGTON Ryan, 35, passed away unexpectedly on April 3. Born in Burlington on December 3, 1980, he was the son of Diane Many and Rick Lincoln. Ryan was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, uncle and friend. He graduated from Middlebury Union High School in 1998, North Mount Herman (post-graduate school) in 1999 and St. Lawrence University in 2004. Ryan loved to travel and experience other cultures. He spent time living in Trinidad for a semester during college for speech, theater and global studies, as well as a semester in Thailand teaching English to children. Ryan worked several jobs during his career and fostered long-lasting friendships with each experience. Most recently he was a bartender at the Vermont Comedy Club and a tour guide for WhistlePig Whiskey, but the Windjammer Restaurant was his home. His many jobs included being a server, manager, bartender, jokester and friend. He added heart and positive energy and grew to know many, creating long-lasting friendships with both coworkers and customers. Ryan was charismatic and charming. He had a way of making everyone feel special with his positive energy and genuine love for everyone.

If Ryan knew someone, they were his family, and he was that guy who always offered to help. Ryan enjoyed music, from creating it with his close buddies to performing and DJing events. He enjoyed running; working out; playing golf with his stepdad; basketball, bowling and going to football games with his father; playing music and snowboarding with his brother; and hanging out with his sister and nephews. Ryan is survived by his parents, Diane and Darrell Many of Whiting and Rick and Michelle Lincoln of Colchester; his sister Kristy Many and partner Kyle Lafountain; his brother, Ross Lincoln; nephews Austin Morin and Jonah LaFountain; niece Faith Scarborough; grandparents Yvette Blair, Shirley Trombley and Robert Many; aunts Louise Morin and Patty Lincoln; uncle Todd Ploof; and many other aunts, uncles, cousins and countless friends. He was predeceased by his sister Danielle Morin in 2011. Ryan left an amazing footprint on all of our hearts. We will remember his beautiful smile, his positive energy and the zest he had to live life to the fullest. Celebrate the memories and remember him as your friend. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ryan’s memory to Camp Dudley and Kiniya, 137 Kiniya Rd., Colchester, VT 05446. All who knew him are invited to a Memory Gathering at the Windjammer Restaurant in South Burlington on Sunday, April 10, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Windjammer will be serving Ryan’s favorite meal of lasagna, salad and brownies provided by Camp Dudley and Kiniya and a toast of Ryan’s favorite brew provided by WhistlePig Brewery. Following will be a Celebration of Life to include a collaboration of Ryan’s love of music held at the American Legion, 3650 Roosevelt Highway, in Colchester, from 4 to 8 p.m.

unconditionally, through the good and the bad times, and we truly supported his fight for recovery in every way we knew how. We have learned the hard way that no amount of love can cure this illness. Those close to him can only assume that it was the drugs pulling him away from those who meant so much to him in the last few months. Perhaps the drugs offered him a needed escape from a world too big and overwhelming to manage successfully. Clearly, the addiction took over in ways we cannot understand. And perhaps we cannot truly know another’s pain, another’s journey. We just know that we must keep on trying, keep reaching out, keep asking for solutions to this tragic epidemic. Those in the know about addiction, especially heroin, must share what they know. Families, friends and the community have to share their pain, their struggles, so others may know and feel less alone, less confused, less shame. Sean’s family can only hope that his death will not be in vain. Can we all, please, come together, love each other? Tear down whatever obstacles are in the way of reaching out, obstacles of fear, loneliness, shame and stigma, and join other friends and family members who see the ramifications of this drug and feel as powerless as we do. Sean is survived by his parents, Kim Palasits of Burlington and Jeffrey Stem of Baroda, Mich.; stepparents Ernie Palasits and Robin Stem; siblings Shannon, Megan, Justin, Erin, Colleen, Nick, Ryan, Holly, Mark, Paul and Barbara; nieces and nephews Jackson, Anthony, Cameron, Alex, Miley, Judah, Emma, Laura and Sophia; Eva Stem; stepsisters, aunts, uncles and cousins; his dear friend Hannah Deene; and his huge GFAM. If you or a loved one is fighting addiction, please know you are not alone. Visiting hours were held on Sunday, April 3, in the Ready Funeral & Cremation Service South Chapel, 261

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Custom-Made Verses? A Vermont Poet Trades Words for Cash

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read poetry, people still reach for poems during life’s big moments,” she writes. “These benchmark moments require something more than the patterns of daily speech: They call for gravitas, for form, for the language of commemoration.” Though Katz’s solicitation promised, “this is going to be fun … [and] not very expensive,” her first couple of months of offering her services were pretty quiet. By year’s end, she had received her first three commissions: two birthday poems and one wedding poem.

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he phrase “paid poet” sounds like a scoff-worthy contradiction in terms — even in April, which is National Poetry Month. Then again, there is Vermont farmer-poet TAYLOR KATZ. She writes verse for cash. Katz is co-owner of Free Verse Farm, an herb farm and apothecary in Chelsea that she founded with her husband, MISHA JOHNSON. Together they raise and sell culinary herbs, medicinals and herbal remedies. Katz is also the sales and marketing manager of Bob-White Systems, a South Royalton-based supplier of specialty equipment for small dairy farms. On top of that, she and Johnson manage the Chelsea Farmers Market. So, admittedly, Katz is not paying the big bills with sonnets and limericks just yet. Nonetheless, her “side hustle” — as she calls it — of writing custom poems is steadily gaining momentum. In early 2013, six months after earning her master’s degree in creative writing from San Diego State University, Katz wondered if she could derive an income from her poetry. She put out a virtual shingle, adding a tab to her website that announced her services: “Poet for Hire.” “I will write a poem for you on the subject of your choosing,” she informs prospective clients, offering to pen poems for special occasions such as birthdays, bar mitzvahs and weddings. Her services are paid on a sliding scale from $50 to $150, depending on the project. In an online essay, Taylor argues the cause for her services: “Despite the fact that very few non-poets

When she invoiced the customers via PayPal and received full compensation, Katz felt she had officially become a paid poet, she says. Now, three years later, she’s on a roll. Katz received six requests for her verse during last December alone — work comes “in spurts,” she says. She only recently purchased her first ad and says she “thanks the Google gods” for her site’s high position in keyword searches. To date, she has been commissioned to write anniversary poems, I’m-50-and-fabulous poems, bestman-speech poems, gin-party-invitation poems and I’m-sad-you’re-moving-away poems. Her verses have been embroidered on pillows, mass-emailed to a customer’s loved ones and submitted as an application for a members-only diner in Pennsylvania. She’s had three repeat customers. And Katz can claim international success, having written poems for three UK customers. She’s even had to clarify what kinds of poems she will not write. On her website, Katz specifies that she won’t execute anyone’s homework assignment. Nor will she scribe mean stuff — “Revenge, remorse, smear campaign: not my bag.” Has she really been asked to perform either of those tasks? “Yes, I’ve had parents approach me about writing poems that their children were supposed to write for school,” Katz says. And one woman thought the poet’s services would “help her friend retaliate” against an ex who was posting about their former relationship on Facebook. Katz says she told the woman, “I’m not comfortable with that.”

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ast month, Texas voters cast their ballots and made a decisive choice: They supported the candidate from Vermont. No, not Sen. Bernie Sanders, who lost Texas’ Democratic primary to Hillary Clinton. The Vermonter who won a recent election in the Lone Star State is Winooski author LABAN CARRICK HILL. He received the Texas Bluebonnet Award for his 2013 children’s picture book When the Beat Was Born: DJ Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip Hop. Granted by the Texas Library Association, the prize comes with a reward that would delight any author: the guaranteed purchase of 10,000 copies of the book, which will be distributed to school libraries across the state. More than 150,000 Texas schoolchildren voted in this year’s election, each of them casting a vote for their single favorite book from a list of 20. The award committee had winnowed that list down from more than 800 submissions, said committee coordinator Mary Jo Humphreys. To qualify for the prize, books had to have been published in the past three years, written and

illustrated by U.S. citizens and intended for readers in the third through sixth grades. Students had to read at least five of the books on the short list before voting. When the Beat Was Born is a mini-biography of Clive Campbell, better known as Kool Herc, the Jamaican American DJ often credited with inventing hip-hop music. Hill’s clear and vivid prose blends with Theodore Taylor III’s expressive illustrations to tell a kid-friendly version of the birth of hip-hop culture. The book found favor with Texas schoolkids, earning 2,138 more votes than its closest competitor. “I was stunned,” said Hill of winning the prize. “I’m thrilled and surprised, because this book was actually very difficult to get published. Nobody thought we could publish a book about hip-hop for children.” Humphreys also expressed surprise, noting that nonfiction books like Hill’s rarely win the annual award. “Books about dogs almost always win,” she said with a laugh. Yet she also recognized a growing trend toward the depiction of racial diversity in children’s books. “Everybody” — authors, publishers, librarians

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— “is really working toward an integrated America, and representing a literature that really represents our children,” Humphreys said. The author is encouraged to note that his book was received with particular enthusiasm by many of Texas’ Mexican American kids. “I think it resonated with them,” Hill said. “DJ Kool Herc was an outsider, from

GOT AN ARTS TIP? ARTNEWS@SEVENDAYSVT.COM By contrast, she can help with the kinds of situations that often make people uncomfortable or anxious. Like best-man speeches, one of her specialties. “Often these people are in panic mode, because they are charged with doing something they are not used to doing,” Katz says. “Plus, they need it fast.”

skill. “You were able to capture everything that paints the picture of our last 32 years,” they wrote in a note accompanying payment. “What a feat!” To personalize each poem, Katz asks her customer dozens of questions, coaxing out details, backstories, quirky facts, and special places and moments. Then she pours that information into a formal structure, a poetic container. “Rhymes if you want them, no extra charge,” offers her website, called Panache, Perhaps. Katz says she has “a 99 percent ecstasy rate,” in large part because she works with content provided by the customer, “so it sounds like them.” To that point, she claims no ownership of the poems; she doesn’t ask her customers to credit her as the author. As far as Katz is concerned, once her client has signed off on the final draft and the invoice has been paid, the exchange is complete. In today’s creative economy, fueled by artisans and technology, individuals can design their own houses, T-shirts, mugs and even cars. Perhaps it’s no surprise, then, that some would want bespoke poetry, and that a poet can exchange her words for good old American dollars. !

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Repeat customer Moira Meacham of Yardley, Pa., was in a time crunch to find a one-of-a-kind gift for her fiancé when she discovered Katz’s services. “I Googled ‘poet needed,’ and I immediately connected with Taylor; she got me,” says Meacham in an email. “In order for her to write something meaningful and real, I had to share a lot with her, in a very short period of time. She nailed it, first draft!” A couple from Colorado who commissioned a wedding poem to suit their elopement — after being together for decades — were also happy with Katz’s

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Jamaica. It’s an immigrant story; maybe that’s what it was. Also, it’s hip-hop, and what’s not to like about hip-hop?” Hill lived in the suburbs of New York City as a young boy, then moved with his family to Memphis, Tenn. In the early 1980s, at 17, he returned to New York City “to join the punk-rock scene,” as he put it. But his musical education extended beyond punk. Hill’s return to the metropolis coincided with the birth of rap music and hip-hop culture, which he witnessed firsthand on the streets of the South Bronx. That experience stuck

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treating wild animals not as nuisances or hunting trophies but as cohabitants of our environment. A similar principle guides Medicine of the Wolf. To make the film, director Julia Huffman studied the gray wolf population in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, a massive area that spans the MinnesotaOntario border. There she connected with noted wolf ecologist and author Jim Brandenburg, who became her guide into the world of wolves. The film’s thesis is

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he gray wolf has not roamed the Green Mountains for centuries. But its cinematic avatar will pay a visit to Vermont this week for an unusual event that combines arts and conservation. On Sunday, April 10, the Stowe-based advocacy group Protect Our Wildlife will host a Wildlife Social at Norwich’s MONTSHIRE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE. Designed as a networking opportunity for conservationists, the free event features a screening of the award-winning 2015 documentary Medicine of the Wolf. Brenna Galdenzi, executive director of POW, called the volunteer-staffed nonprofit a “watchdog group” that advocates for “compassionate conservation”:

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here are writers’ writers and artists’ artists. In SOLARIS VOCAL ENSEMBLE, Burlington has what might be called a choristers’ chorus. Founded three years ago by DAWN WILLIS — the impresario of the popular women’s chorus BELLA VOCE — Solaris is a mixed chorus of 24 singers, several of whom are choral directors themselves. Two are longtime choral instructors at Burlington and Essex high schools, just retired. One conducts the VERMONT BOYCHOIR. Others teach at Vergennes, the Shelburne Community School and the Lake Champlain Waldorf School. That professionalism was evident in the precisely blended sound and unusually passionate singing of

THE BURLINGTON AREA HAS A NUMBER OF AUDITIONED CHOIRS, BUT SOLARIS COVERS GROUND THE OTHERS DON’T. Solaris members at a recent rehearsal. When Seven Days entered the College Street Congregational Church, they were singing Hubert Parry’s thrilling and stately 1902 English coronation anthem “I Was Glad” (last performed at Prince William and Kate Middleton’s

that misunderstanding and fear have driven the animal to near-extirpation. By phone from Los Angeles, Huffman explained that “medicine” in her title refers to the wolf’s prominent role in the spiritual traditions of several North American indigenous peoples. But it has a broader significance, too. “When wolves are in an ecosystem, they actually create a healthier system,” said Huffman. After gray wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park in 1995, she said, “The aspens grew back. The grass grew taller because wolves kept the ungulate herds on the move. All these other species were affected in a positive way because the wolf was put back into this ecosystem.” In that sense, Huffman said, the wolf is “the great healer.” “The movie certainly ties into POW’s theme and mission of protecting wildlife and of education and outreach,” said Galdenzi in a phone interview. The event, she noted, is an opportunity to forge connections among biologists, ecologists and anyone with an interest in conservation — for those “with similar compassions to come together and energize and to think about what we can do here in Vermont for our wildlife.” Said Huffman, “I’m honored that my film would be selected to be one of the conversation points [at the event] … It makes me feel like I did my job.” The gathering will also showcase brief presentations by several wildlife experts, such as Tré Nichols of Colchester, an outspoken advocate for wolves; and

wedding). The singers’ volume easily matched resounding organ accompaniment by SUSAN SUMMERFIELD. (The church floor probably helped: Its carpeting was stripped following a 2013 fire, which greatly enhanced the acoustics, according to Willis.) Solaris will perform the anthem at its spring concerts this weekend, at the Burlington church on Sunday afternoon and at the Waterbury Congregational Church on Saturday evening. Called “In Full Bloom,” the program includes works by Benjamin Britten, Ralph Vaughan Williams and the late American conductor Robert Shaw. The pieces will be sung a cappella, accompanied by organ or, in the case of an Irish tune arranged by Willis, pennywhistle. The Burlington area has a number of auditioned choirs, but Solaris covers ground the others don’t, said Willis. The BURLINGTON CHORAL SOCIETY, led by DICK RILEY, generally performs larger works written for 80 to 100 voices. BILL METCALFE leads his ORIANA SINGERS OF VERMONT in mostly baroque works. COUNTERPOINT, led by NAT LEW, is a primarily a cappella ensemble of 10 singers. The 35-member VERMONT CHORAL UNION, led by JEFF REHBACH, also emphasizes a cappella. Bella Voce is a women’s ensemble. “I wanted an SATB [soprano-alto-tenor-bass] ensemble that could do a whole repertoire not being performed in this area,” explained Willis. Solaris, she said, is for singers “who want to join a high-end, experienced group which can do a variety of styles.” (Auditions are in June by appointment.)

GOT AN ARTS TIP? ARTNEWS@SEVENDAYSVT.COM Chris Schadler, a New Hampshire ecologist with the nonprofit Project Coyote. John Aberth, one of the few certified wildlife rehabilitators in Vermont, will discuss his treatment and release of injured wild animals. He takes a strong position against leg-hold trapping: “To intentionally inflict suffering like that on an animal is just inexcusable in my mind and is something that should be outlawed,” Aberth said by phone from his home in Roxbury. “It’s not really acceptable, in a society in the 21st century, to allow, essentially, animal torture for sport.” On the current list of Vermont’s endangered and threatened animals are six fish, 13 birds and seven mammals, among other creatures. The gray wolf is not among them, having had no Vermont presence in recorded memory. Though its range once spanned the lower 48 states, the canid has been hunted so thoroughly that it is now found only in a few isolated forests in 13 states, mostly west of the Mississippi. Yet, like the fabled catamount, the gray wolf still inspires reports of Vermont sightings. In a 2014 Seven Days story, Chris Bernier of the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department said his office receives 50 to 75 “catamount sightings” every year. Officially, the big cats haven’t prowled the state since at least the 1930s. Vermonters have also filed a few

“wolf sightings” in recent years, notably in Stowe in 2012. That one was never confirmed, but it did spur fears that the animals had returned, according to Bernier. Such fears are precisely what Galdenzi intends to address by convening the wildlife social. “We have done such a disservice to our predators,” she said. “A lot of it is based in fear and tradition and in the competition for game species. I’ve heard hunters refer to coyote as ‘deer poachers,’ when the coyotes are just out there trying to survive.” That viewpoint reverberates throughout Medicine of the Wolf. “When we think about the wolf,” said Huffman, “we think about this age-old folklore, [like] werewolves and Little Red Riding Hood. It’s so ingrained in us that they’re the ultimate animal of destruction. My goal is to have people understand where those old ideas come from, and how inaccurate they really are.” !

For Solaris soprano CHRISTINA KELSH, the middle school music teacher at Shelburne Community School, one of the ensemble’s main draws is Willis herself. “She’s very passionate about what she does, and she always picks really good music,” said Kelsh. Willis counts important conductors among her mentors. She got her conducting start in Burlington in 2005 as the

expertise to Vermont’s young professionals through Bella Voce’s mentoring program for conductors-in-training. Sunday’s concert in Burlington will include an even younger generation: Choral students of Solaris member STEVE OLSON, who teaches at the Waldorf School, will sing a piece of their own. Solaris — the name means “of the sun” in Latin — includes many young nonprofessionals, too, such as CHRISTINE RICHARDS. The soprano’s clear, bell-like solo floated over the chorus during a rehearsal of “The Blue Bird,” an ethereal a cappella part-song by Irish composer Charles Villiers Stanford. The piece showed off Solaris’ ability to achieve a pure blend at low volume. It also augured a concert that seems the perfect way to welcome spring. !

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lieu of the usual compensation, to sit on a jury.) Outside the federal system, things are pretty patchwork â&#x20AC;&#x201D; some states set the rate, and, if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, the counties do. Nationwide, pay generally doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exceed $50 per day and, as your experience illustrates, is often much lower: As one observer crisply pointed out, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some counties in South Carolina ... pay jurors minimum wage for an eight-hour workday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as of 1938.â&#x20AC;? That amounts, by the by, to two bucks a day. In some states, rates improve the longer you sit on the jury: Pennsylvania, for instance, pays $9 for each of the first three days and $25 daily thereafter. You might get lucky and receive compensation for travel, but on the other hand you might have to pay for parking: I give you Mobile, Ala., where jurors hearing cases at the county courthouse take home a whopping $10 per diem, plus five cents a mile driven there and back, less the $2 (the special jurorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rate!) theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pretty much forced to

2012, argues that because most states link voter registration with jury service, jury duty basically constitutes a poll tax: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s effectively a fee for casting a ballot. Citizens know theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be put on a jury list if they register to vote; some know they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford to miss work to sit on a jury; therefore they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t register and, subsequently, canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t vote. The paper estimates that up to 7 percent of American citizens are thus disenfranchised and proposes official sources other than voter rolls â&#x20AC;&#x201D; tax or DMV records, for instance â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Â from which potential jurorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; names could be culled. Of course, that wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t address the problem that juror pay is too low to begin with, or explain the root cause. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think the reason for this execrable set of affairs is particularly mysterious. You might as well ask: Why are the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highways and bridges falling apart? Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the reason for rising maternal mortality rates, or growing hunger and homelessness in major cities? What youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing is the result of austerity and misplaced political

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eck, at least you showed up. One study found that 80 percent of prospective jurors in Dallas County, Texas, simply ignored their summons altogether. And who can blame them? I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know your specific economic situation, David, but I can think of a lot of people for whom jury dutyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not merely a petty hassle but an unaffordable luxury. I think thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a clear case to be made that any jury system that requires folks to work for five bucks a day isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just annoying, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plainly undemocratic. But letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back up. Just how bad is this problem? Well, take federal jurors. In 1968, they could expect to haul in $20 a day, or $136 in 2016 dollars. The actual dollars we pay federal jurors in 2016, however? Only $40 a day, $50 or if their term of service stretches past 10 days â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in other words, just short of the federal minimum wage for a dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work. (Federal workers, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll note, have it good â&#x20AC;&#x201D; they get paid their regular salary, in

put down to leave their car in the parking lot. (OK, Alabama employers are required to pay full-time workers for the days they serve on juries, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s little help to those Alabamans who lack the security of a fulltime job.) And of course there are more invisible costs too, like childcare (Colorado and Minnesota do make some provisions for this), canceled vacation plans, etc. As I suggested up top, the implications of this pay regime are pretty brutal. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s say a person who makes minimum wage (in one of the 40 or so states without laws like Alabamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) is forced to skip work at her full-time job to serve 10 days on a jury, for which she might take home, say, $100 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking at a financial disaster. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why most states allow for hardship exceptions, if potential jurors can prove their service would be an undue burden. In one sense the exception seems merciful. Viewed another way, though, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s downright unconstitutional: Someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s getting excluded from meaningful participation in the American democratic system simply because she canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford it â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which may well, according to a 2015 article in the Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy, violate the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment. Another paper, from the Columbia Journal of Law and Social Problems in

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Rutland Boy, Mississippi Girl was 105 at, like, noon, so that was a challenge. But the people were lovely and hospitable as always. Our students were great, too. I think they all had a meaningful experience. In fact, I’m sure they did.” Daniel is a retired UVM teacher; I believe he used to be the senior staff psychologist at the counseling center. Under the auspices of some ongoing program, he still organizes this yearly trek to Bali with a select group of undergrads. He and his wife have built up relationships with Balinese academics, environmentalists, artists and just regular village folks. They’ve explained to me that, the holistic island society being what it is, these categories often blend together. After all these years, I get the impression that the couple is deeply absorbed in the country — the land, the people, the culture, the spirituality. It’s gone far beyond a dry academic program. For the Olafsons, Bali truly has become a second home. “You’ve come a long way for a local Rutland boy,” I offered. “A university career, and you and your wife both practicing psychotherapists. And where was it you grew up, Candy? Wasn’t it some little town in Mississippi?” “Good memory, Jernigan,” she replied. “Michigan City, Mississippi.” “My gosh. I’ve got to say, you just don’t strike me as a girl from the Deep South.” “You noticed, huh?” Candy said, chuckling. “I actually attended Ole Miss in the early ’60s. My sister encouraged me to join

a sorority, and I did because I was an introvert. I thought that would help me get out of my shell. That was my thinking, anyway. I’ll tell you, I stuck out at Tri Delta like a sore thumb! When I graduated, I immediately joined the Peace Corps. I believe I might have been the first person in the whole state to sign up.” “That’s where we met,” Dan jumped in. “In the Peace Corps in Guyana. After living there for a year and falling in love, it was major culture shock coming back to the United States, wasn’t it, Candy?” “I don’t know if I’ve ever recovered,” she replied with a wistful sigh. In the rearview mirror, I watched them spontaneously turn to face each other with the sweetest expression of mutual love. There are many varieties of successful marriage, but there’s no single foolproof template. Sometimes opposites attract; at other times, they fight to the death. Dan and Candy, it struck me, have forged a true and equal partnership, one with a shared vision and purpose. That quality of bonding is precious, and, inside my mind, I bowed down in acknowledgment of their rare achievement. In my world, sustainable love is more valuable than diamonds. “Do we have that wedding party this week, Dan?” Candy asked. “Yes, I think it’s next weekend at the St. John’s Club. Do you know about that place, Jernigan? In the Lakeside neighborhood?” “Oh, sure. I love that joint. I remember Seven Days did an article where they

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dubbed it a ‘lakefront club for the average Joe.’ It’s so relaxed and unpretentious, with the beautiful sloping lawn down to the water, where you can hang out and watch the sunsets. And they have an epic karaoke night every Friday. The place is as Burlington as you can get.” We reached Clark’s Truck Center with its roadside temperature sign and bore right onto the River Road. I considered my weary customers smiling in the backseat and realized they even looked alike, a phenomenon I’ve observed before in couples who’ve been together for decades. They both seemed to embody a loose-limbed comfort in their own skins. On the cusp of old age, they appeared open and receptive to whatever life would throw their way. “Hey, I had an idea,” I said as we approached their house. “If you ever decide to renew your vows, you can hold the ceremony at the St. John’s Club. How cool would that be?” Candy said, “Oh, my goodness! When we got married, we were just back from Guyana and the Peace Corps. We were so young! We had no idea what we were doing.” “Well, that was good in a way,” I suggested. “Because if you did, you might never have done it, and look at all the fun you would have missed.” ! All these stories are true, though names and locations may be altered to protect privacy.

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economic betrayal. Sure, the GOP has ignored the workers’ plight since the Great Recession of 2007 to 2009. But when did it ever give a shit about the workers’ plight? Nor is the story only about Trump’s racism and xenophobia drawing white workers to him. It’s not about a bait and switch, either, using racist fear to distract white workers from their economic woes and the Republicans’ role in creating them. The bigger story is how the GOP combined white racism with economic anxiety — portraying workers of color as threats to white workers — to persuade the white working class to vote against its own interests. This is an old story, of which the 2016 election is one more twisted passage. A few recent chapters, in reverse order: The 1960s: The GOP deployed white racist rage at the Voting Rights Act to pull segregationist Democrats out of their party. What came to be called the Southern Strategy won five southern states for Barry Goldwater in 1964 and five for Richard Nixon in 1968. When the Supreme Court disarmed the Voting Rights Act in 2013, legalizing the disenfranchisement of poor voters of color,

the Southern Strategy got a new burst of energy. The 1950s: J. Edgar Hoover used antiSemitic and anticommunist xenophobia to split the labor movement in two — left and right. Arguably, the purges of leftist leaders and members cripple labor to this day. The 1930s: Before both of the above, the party synergized the two strategies, wooing the South and destroying the unions. Business leaders forged alliances with Deep South white supremacists, including the Ku Klux Klan. Fomenting white fear that black workers would get their jobs, they set white and black against each other to prevent both from exercising the rights granted by the 1935 National Labor Relations Act. These were the original “right-to-work” laws, which divided and conquered unions by allowing members to opt out of paying dues. This mix of racism and antiunion policy is still fuel in the Republican tank. As Roger Bybee tells it on AlterNet, Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker drew on the same racialized strategies to expand right-to-work laws and bust the public-sector unions in his state. He portrayed teachers and state employees as overpaid elites who benefited from other taxpayers’ sacrifices. It was not incidental that, because of affirmative

A MARRIAGE OF TWO ERAS... action, government jobs and the unions that protect them have disproportionately helped minorities climb into the middle class. In spite of massive protests by union members and supporters in 2011, Walker signed the law gutting public-sector workers’ collective-bargaining rights. He was reelected; teachers’ union memberships declined by half, and state workers’ by 70 percent. And Walker was catapulted to a GOP presidential contender. “We took the power away from the big-government special interests and put it firmly in the hands of the hardworking taxpayers,” Walker told Iowa Republicans in 2015, summarizing the lie — the exact opposite of the truth — that the party sells to working people. He suggested that his victory over “100,000 protesters” prepared him to be the commander-in-chief who would defeat ISIS. Racism and xenophobia don’t always work for the GOP, however. That was

especially agriculture, with enforcement agents crashing the gates or holding back workers just when the peaches or tomatoes were ready for picking. When Trump barged in with his loud-mouthed immigrant bashing, the Republicans’ opportunity evaporated. Mexicans and their children and children’s children will not soon forget being called “rapists.” Still, the other candidates couldn’t help but notice that racism was working its old charm. It was energizing the rabble while deflecting blame for the white worker’s stagnant wages onto the brown worker. Other president wannabes clamored to out-bash both the Donald and each other. Of course, Trump is no team player. He has done the work of blaming the brown worker, but he hasn’t covered for the real culprits. Instead, he tells working- and middle-class voters what they already knew: The party of the plutocrats is not on their side.

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spectacularly true in 2012, when the party’s hard line against “amnesty” for “illegal” immigrants helped Barack Obama sweep the Hispanic vote. After Mitt Romney’s rout — the fifth popular-vote loss in the foregoing six elections — the party released a frank report anatomizing what was going wrong. “The perception that the GOP does not care about people is doing great harm to the Party and its candidates, especially at the federal level,” the document states. It was in part an oblique reference to the party’s last presidential candidate’s dismissal of half the American voters — the infamous 47 percent — as parasites on the government. Among the people failing to feel Republican love were minorities and immigrants, a fast-growing portion of the electorate. The party had better “embrace and champion comprehensive immigration reform,” the report warned, or risk shrinkage to its “core constituencies only.” That is, white people. Immigration “reform” — at least the sort Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell would sign off on — could have been a win-win for the GOP’s real constituency, capital. It could have drawn conservative Latinos and, at the same time, rationalized employers’ control over the flow of cheap migrant labor. After all, President Obama’s deportation crusade has been a royal pain for business,

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Burlington specifically often make national top-10 lists for quality of life, a wealth of commercial galleries is apparently not one of the considerations. A handful of them prosper in Stowe, but that is not the case in the state’s largest city. An unknown number of established artists make a living by selling work outside the state; some have gallery representation in New York, Boston or LA. But here at home, many artists survive much as other Vermonters do: by diversifying their revenue streams. The most obvious option is holding down one or more part-time jobs — or a full-time one that provides health and other benefits. Teaching is a natural route, whether at an institution or in private lessons.

As creative people, artists find any number of ways to make their craft work for them, such as selling directly at artists’ markets, seeking public or private commissions, and applying for residencies that allow them the time and space to make work. Some artists develop a moneymaking niche, such as pet portraiture. The best advice artists usually hear is to take a business approach to their craft when they step out of the studio. When they do so, what kinds of resources will they find? For this week’s Money Issue, we take a look at the state’s largest granting agency, an institutional collector and the business of pricing art for sale. !

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The State as Patron For artists making a living from a variety of income sources, grants from arts-focused nonprofits are one patch in the quilt. Though they’re often low in dollar value and competitive to get, they can provide crucial support for artists. The Vermont Arts Council is one of the state’s only grant-making organizations for artists. While it is committed to distributing $665,000 in 2016 across a variety of artistic disciplines, individual artist development grants generally range from $250 to $1,000; the standard amount for creation grants is $3,000. Grants in the former category are geared toward professional development, such as receiving training in a new photography process or hiring someone to build a website. The latter category is specifically for the creation of new work, be it sculpture or a collection of poetry.

These creation and artist development grants are the only ones individuals can receive from the VAC. For groups and organizations, the council offers grants that support artists-in-schools programming, improvements of arts facilities, training for arts nonprofit staff and more. The VAC awards its artist development grants throughout the year; in 2015, 36 such grants were distributed. So far in 2016, 15 artists have received funds, and the VAC expects to award a total of $15,500, or roughly 30 grants. Photo-collage artist Michelle Saffran is one of those recipients. An instructor at Saint Michael’s College and Community College of Vermont, she recently received $600 — the third such grant she’s received from the arts council. This time Saffran used the funds to attend a North Country Studio Workshop at Bennington College on iPhone photography, processes and printing. She said the workshop “brought

up a lot of questions about process, why someone would choose one [photographic] process over another.” For example, “the way I [traditionally] make my work is a part of the message of the work,” she said. Her methods include photo collage and sewing on top of her images, both by hand and by machine. Saffran aims to use what she learned to produce a smaller, more marketable collection of images. The workshop helped her to connect with other artists in her area, she said, and to keep pace with the ever-changing field of photography. The VAC’s 2016 creation grants were actually awarded last summer. Of the 11 creatives who received the $3,000 sum, three were visual artists. Kira Bacon, communications and outreach manager for the VAC, acknowledges the limitations of those funds. “Obviously, we’re only funding a tiny part of the creation of any particular [artwork],” she said.

“We think of it as giving [artists] a tiny bit of time and space to stretch themselves.” Bacon suggested that three grand can “enable a choreographer to rent a space or pay her dancers, or a novelist to do research on a book.” A creation grant helped printmaker Katie Loesel study nontoxic printmaking methods at Zea Mays Printmaking in Florence, Mass. Loesel teaches at Champlain College and Burlington City Arts and is a production assistant at New Duds Screen Printing & Illustration in Winooski. The two workshops she attended helped her to “get back to her roots as a maker,” she said, and delve deeper into printmaking. This was the first time she had applied for a grant from the VAC. Not everyone is so lucky. Artist, writer and teacher Rebecca Weisman said she’s applied for creation grants from the VAC “maybe three times in the past few years.” She hasn’t received one yet. Weisman,

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in one direction.” Regardless, Bacon emphasized that the primary goal of the VAC is to help artists continue their work. “Whether it’s developing a website or hiring a lawyer, [these grants] are one more way for us to help artists in the business of supporting themselves,” she said. — S.W. Contact: sadie@sevendaysvt.com

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The University of Vermont Medical Center is the state’s largest private employer. Technically speaking, it also runs the state’s largest restaurant, which served more than two million meals in 2015, according to vice president of hospital services Dawn LeBaron. As it turns out, the medical center is also the state’s most substantial art collector. UVM Medical Center “is probably the biggest corporate collector [in Vermont],” commented Kerri Macon by phone. Macon, who manages Vermont Metro Gallery and is Burlington City Arts’ director of sales through its leasing program, added, “We don’t know of any other organizations that collect on that level and with that mission.” She estimated that the hospital’s collection currently numbers about 500 works and counting.

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who teaches art at Burlington College, works with video production and installation. She recently collaborated with Dana Heffern on an installation at 339 Pine Street for Overnight Projects. Of the creation grant, Weisman said that, apart from art sales and other jobs, “It’s really the only funding source for [Vermont] artists to be making new work. I feel like we all just keep applying, even though it seems pretty inadequate in terms of what’s available to support artists. And it’s not [the VAC’s] fault; it’s an issue of funding and having the money.” Weisman does wish that the arts council would diversify its funding, genre-wise. “I’m not seeing as much experimental or conceptual work being funded,” she noted. Perhaps like attracts like? A panel of 10 Vermont artists and art professionals, most of whom have received arts council support in the past, selects the creation grant recipients. The visual artists on that panel this year are painter Kate Gridley, Carving Studio & Sculpture Center executive director Carol Driscoll, Vermont Studio Center program director Kathy Black and printmaker Brian Cohen. In fact, visual artists did not receive the majority of creation or artist development grants this year. Others went to poets, documentary filmmakers, novelists, dancers and musicians. And, according to the VAC, that’s a good thing. “We want to support as broad and deep a group as we possibly can,” said Bacon. Asked if the arts council tends to support a specific type of art, Bacon said no. “It’s a reflection of who applies,” she said, especially in the case of the development grants. “You might get one year where there’s a lot more choreographers than composers, so the results might be skewed

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Making Art Work « P.31 In a state with few collecting institutions, the medical center has quietly become a major player in the local arts economy. According to BCA, the hospital spent upwards of $100,000 on artworks in 2015. Annual spending, however, varies dramatically depending on specific projects. In 2014, the medical center put about $14,000 toward art. Those numbers do not account for works commissioned for particular public spaces, whose budgets to date have ranged from $10,000 to $29,000. While not all kinds of artwork are suitable for a health care environment, many Vermont artists view becoming part of such a collection as a significant opportunity. The impact is twofold. First, artists receive income from the initial sale. Second, as Amy Lilly notes below in “What’s Art Worth?” being collected enhances the ascribed value of artists’ work. For the past two years, Macon has worked closely as a curatorial consultant with the hospital’s Artwork Committee, which LeBaron chairs. Macon takes into account criteria put forth by the committee, such as the purpose of the space in question, budget, and safety and fire code requirements. Then she suggests artists or works she considers a good match. The Artwork Committee was formed in 2005, in conjunction with the addition of the hospital’s ambulatory care center, and linked up with BCA in 2007. At present, the committee includes a nurse, a physician and the hospital’s volunteer director,

as well as representatives from fundraising, marketing and communications, and facilities planning. LeBaron noted that the committee plans to incorporate patient input in the near future. “Our real, concerted effort began when we opened this building,” LeBaron said during a recent facility tour. At that time, the committee completed an inventory of the hospital’s holdings and worked to develop policy and guidelines for acceptable art. “We want to buy pieces that support the healing environment,” said LeBaron. “We’re careful to make sure we’re not provoking — not in the health care environment. We try to be universally appealing.” The hospital’s collecting efforts are loyal to local. Indeed, the works hanging in the building’s hallways and public spaces comprise a who’s who of notable Vermont artists. Elevator panels painted by Sabra Field in 1975 have since been dismantled and restored by Field herself; they now hang on a wall on the lower level. The so-called “Main Street Corridor” boasts pieces by Eric Aho, the late Stephen Huneck, Woody Jackson and Claire Van Vliet. The collection also features new works by a younger generation of artists, including Burlington metal sculptor Kat Clear. After she responded to a request for proposals issued through BCA in 2008, Clear was selected to make “The Fabric of Life” wall sculpture for the care center’s atrium. Installed in 2009, this 42-foot-high piece includes a rendering of a vintage sewing machine and a “quilt” of copper and steel

patches that drapes gently down the lobby’s limestone wall. The Artwork Committee does not have its own budget per se. Rather, works are acquired on a project-by-project basis. Donors commission many of them. “The Fabric of Life” was a gift of former hospital CEO Melinda L. Estes and her husband, Harold H. Morris III. The couple also commissioned “Our Changing Sea,” a wall-hung aluminum sculpture of Lake Champlain by Kate Pond, completed in 2012. Recent hospital projects with an art-buying component include the new Mother-Baby Unit and the Garden Atrium café, which opened last August and September, respectively. The maternity building displays dozens of works both along its hallways and in its rooms, including pieces by Clark Derbes, Karen Henderson, Jill Madden and Dianne Shullenberger. “We really try and assess the feeling and the atmosphere of each space the hospital is doing,” Macon said, “and choose and collect work that is most conducive to the healing and mission of that particular space.” The Garden Atrium is a fitting example. As a restaurant, it surpasses expectations of hospital dining options, offering inexpensive dishes made with locally sourced ingredients. The café’s art is meant to complement this emphasis on healthful, sustainability-minded meals. A highlight is three large-scale works by Mary Zompetti, a Grand Isle-based artist who is also director of BCA’s photography program.

Macon has striven to emphasize the status of the medical center’s art inventory as a collection. For her, this means considering both “the breadth of work that they own” and “the diversity of artists that they buy from.” She noted the institution’s ample opportunity to build “an authentic Vermont collection.” A leasing program falls under the purview of the Artwork Committee and BCA, as well. Through this initiative, artists are selected to display works for sale in one of three medical center locations for four months. Currently, pieces by photographer Jim Westphalen, painter Elizabeth Nelson and the late Lee Garrison occupy these spaces. The committee itself may be the leasing program’s best customer. LeBaron recently selected one of Westphalen’s images to hang, permanently, in the waiting room of an executive office. The hospital purchased a series of black-and-white photographs by architectural and fine art photographer Gary Hall after a doctor expressed his attachment to them. LeBaron estimated that nearly 5,000 people pass through the medical center daily. While it’s impossible to know how many of them absorb the artwork, she attested that she sees people stopping to look at what’s on the walls — and to talk about it. Said LeBaron, “The dialogue that we hear is really all the feedback we need.” — R.E.J. Contact: rachel@sevendaysvt.com

INFO Learn more about the BCA art-leasing program at burlingtoncityarts.org. Email Kerri Macon at kmacon@burlingtoncityarts.org.

What’s Art Worth? Art dealer Stephanie Walker, of the Walker Contemporary gallery in Waitsfield, constantly surfs the web for new artists. A couple of years ago, she spotted the delicate cut-paper work of emerging artist Maude White, of Buffalo, N.Y., and contacted her. The dealer recalled that the artist took the opportunity to ask her, “Do you mind if I pick your brain about pricing?” “What I suggested was low, but a huge jump from what she had been charging,” said Walker. “And right away she sold four pieces.” When Walker began representing White last summer, six pieces sold within a day of arriving at the gallery. Prices for White’s work have risen from $800 to $1,500. Once artists have moved past initial exposure at artists’ markets, nonprofit spaces and artists’ collectives — such as Steak Frites in Burlington and the Front in Montpelier — they must think seriously about how to price their art.

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Kerri Macon, the director of art sales at Burlington City Arts, called pricing “a very fluid process.” For individual artists, it can be hard to know where to start. But Vermonters have a few sources of guidance on this money matter. The Vermont Arts Council runs an annual two-day “Breaking Into Business” workshop for artists. Burlington’s South End Arts and Business Association hosted a panel discussion in 2005, titled “Pricing Artwork to Sell,” that prompted participant Ric Kasini Kadour to publish “How to Price Your Artwork,” a chapbook that was reissued in 2015. Walker, who has been a dealer for 17 years, works primarily with mid-career artists outside the state. The Essex native has also worked as a private dealer and gallery owner in Los Angeles and Boston; she was reached by phone during a trip to visit galleries in the Southwest.

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Walker named three important factors in determining prices for art: the artist’s exhibition history, sales record, and inclusion in the collections of museums, corporations or other institutions. Lesser factors include artist productivity and the market rates for different sizes and mediums. While prices in the art world may not appear so logical to buyers — particularly in the upper stratospheres — according to Walker, “it’s pretty consistent. If there’s an artist who’s getting $45,000 a painting, they really do have a 12-page résumé,” she said. As in real estate, location matters in art pricing. Painter Blake Larsen used to live in New Mexico, which has the country’s third-largest art market after New York and California. Now residing in Essex Junction, he paints nudes and abstract works. When Larsen moved to Vermont, he recalled, he brought his prices with him: $21,000 on the high end. During a recent solo show at the Bundy Modern in Waitsfield, few of his paintings sold, so

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now he is looking to enter the New York market. And for that, Larsen said, he’ll have to raise his prices just to interest galleries there. According to Artprice, one of several online guides the painter uses to determine his work’s going rate, New York has the nation’s highest prices. Vermont and Louisiana have the lowest. It’s no secret that, as Macon put it, “Vermont is a tough place to sell artwork.” At Vermont Metro Gallery, she has curated shows of local artists — some mid-career and some emerging — for the past three years. “Every artist has to find their market” — that is, find the population that will “fall in love with their work,” she added. Whenever that doesn’t happen for an artist at her gallery, where the primary audience is Vermonters, Macon tries to steer him or her toward out-of-state galleries. “There are a lot of [successful] artists here who don’t show their work in Vermont,” she noted. “There are a lot I don’t have access to.” Macon said she has “done a 180 on pricing” since she began curating at Vermont Metro. “When I started, I would ask the artist, ‘What have you sold your work for? And how many have you sold at that price?’” she recalled. Then she would advise the artist on market prices for size and medium. Now Macon emphasizes building a sales record, even if that requires setting initial prices lower than an artist would prefer. When sales do start happening, she recommends that artists raise their prices. That was the case with Mareva Millarc, an abstract painter who sold many pieces at a solo show titled “Shapeshifter” at Vermont Metro last November. “People love her work,” enthused Macon. But Millarc, who lives near Rutland, resisted capitalizing on her success. When she began painting professionally in 2007, she recalled during a phone call, she looked at the prices in galleries and realized that many people — including her daughter, who has three children — couldn’t afford them. Instead of pricing her work according to the market, Millarc gave herself a different goal: getting her art “into people’s living rooms.” Her prices, which range from $500 to $1,500, have barely changed in 10 years. That strategy has worked for Millarc, even on the larger market. Recently, the artist sold two paintings to a German couple who spotted her work in a Woodstock gallery. The valuation of art may have rules or guidelines, but they vary by artist, and nothing is set in stone. As Walker put it, art pricing is “so weird and nuanced.”

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en minutes before ending her financial education class, instructor Heather Davis played a recorded message on her cellphone. “This is an automated message from the Internal Revenue Service. There’s a legal notice filed against you for tax evasion and tax fraud. So, before your case is registered into the Federal Claims courthouse and before you get arrested, call us at 305-260-6054.” Davis, associate director of the Financial Futures Program at the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity, waited as the interpreter described the contents of the phone scam to the Arabic-speaking audience. “First of all, the IRS will never call you like that. You’d always get a letter from them,” Davis informed the group of Iraqi refugees, most of whom have been living in Vermont for about two years. “The really terrible thing about this is, it’s preying on people’s potential fear.” The class was the second in a three-part Essential Money Skills course that CVOEO created for refugees. The human services agency has always accommodated those who need interpretation in its regular classes, Davis said. But last October, CVOEO received $20,500 from the Office of Refugee Resettlement and the Vermont Agency of Human Services to offer classes for refugees in their native languages. “Most refugees have not used banks, and incomes for newcomers tend to be very limited,” Davis said. “Learning how to understand the new systems, such as banking and credit, managing what they have, avoiding scams, and knowing how to access resources will help them to succeed.” While case managers from the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program (a field office of the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants) and the Association of Africans Living in Vermont also talk about financial literacy with their clients, the classes at CVOEO offer more specific information, Davis said. Along with other service providers and faith-based groups, VRRP and AALV helped spread the word about the course. Each month, CVOEO runs two three-class series conducted in languages including Burmese, Maay Maay, Karen, Kirundi, Lingala and Swahili. The organization’s leadership hopes to serve 100 refugees by the end of September, Davis said. The agency has scheduled extra classes in Nepali to accommodate the local Bhutanese population, which is larger than that of other groups. The classes are designed to give participants a grasp of basic concepts of the U.S. financial system. But Davis also takes particular needs — such as religious restrictions — into account when planning her curriculum. For example, she normally encourages participants to place money for emergencies in saving accounts. But such accounts are off-limits to Muslims, who cannot pay or receive interest, so Davis advises

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The 56-year-old admitted that it was Muslim attendees to put aside their initially “strange to go out with nothmoney in a second checking account. ing, just a card in the pocket,” but she Having lived in Vermont for about eventually got used to it. two years, the Iraqi participants in this Al Attar and her family fled to Syria session had a basic understanding of in 2006. In 2013, when the conflict banking in the U.S., but they thirsted for there worsened, they returned to more knowledge. “I want to learn more Iraq. Together with her husband and about credit,” said Suaad Alsammraee, 20-year-old daughter, she moved to a 65-year-old Winooski resident. Vermont two years later. The Iraq she knew was a cash-based Al Attar said she once received a economy, she explained, in which only phone call claiming that President businesspeople, such as her husband, Barack Obama had gifted her daughter used banks. with $8,000. To receive the money, she Armed holdups were common in H E ATH E R D AV I S was told, she had to make a payment of Alsammraee’s homeland after the start of $200 via Western Union. When Al Attar the war in 2003, and ATMs were nonexcalled her brother-in-law in Pennsylvania istent — Alsammraee learned to use them after she and her family fled to Syria in 2006. When the for help, he laughed. “If Obama sent you money, it’ll be violence in that country escalated, they returned to Iraq. a check, not through Western Union,” she recalled him In November 2013, she and her husband were resettled saying. A chemical engineer in Iraq, Al Attar hasn’t been in the U.S. One of her children now lives in this country; able to find full-time employment because she conthe other two are in Sweden and Denmark. Another class participant, Ahlam Al Attar, said tinues to suffer the effects of a facial injury inflicted she learned the vocabulary associated with banking in Damascus by a sniper’s bullet. She’s been making during her English class at Vermont Adult Learning. use of her other skills — crocheting and sewing — to Her case manager at VRRP covered the topic, too. supplement the monthly food stamps she receives.

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Though she doesn’t foresee being able to put aside money for emergencies any time soon, Al Attar believes she’s laying the foundation for success. Like Alsammraee, she wants to learn more about building a credit history. “I am thinking of buying a car [and] a house, plan for the future,” Al Attar said. Amila Merdzanovic, director of VRRP, said that credit is a looming priority for most refugees. Case managers and employment counselors talk to their clients about paying electricity and gas bills on time, because this helps establish a good credit history. “It’s important to talk about it early on, ’cause we know if you mess up your credit history, it takes a lot to get it fixed,” Merdzanovic said. Without a good credit score or history, it can be difficult to make large purchases, such as a car or house, or

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in Vermont,” Merdzanovic noted, “and there are people who are ready to consider home ownership but are limited due to lack of access to [interest-free] loans.” VRRP case manager Abdirashid Hussein said that no one from the 3,000-strong Somali community in Vermont has been able to move out of public housing and purchase his or her own home. The availability of cheaper housing in upstate New York has enticed many Somalis to move, he added. “Renting is expensive in Vermont, and one cannot live in a rental apartment for the rest of their lives,” he said. “Many earn minimum wage and cannot afford to buy [in] cash.” When it comes to cars, most Somalis opt to buy brand-new vehicles from the 2015 and 2016 lines at Heritage Toyota Scion, because they can make interestfree installments over 60 months on certain Essential Money Skills class models, Hussein said. “I think one thing Vermont should look at is riba-free lending,” said Merdzanovic, using the Arabic word for interest. “I know in some of the other states with larger Muslim populations, they have this option.” For now, though, Davis from CVOEO offers the newly arrived refugees the option of attending several cycles of the class to cement their to obtain employment, education or understanding of the banking system. insurance. For refugees, the first step She also encourages them to make aptoward building a credit score is to pointments at the agency to get help in repay their interest-free loans from creating a budget for their family and esthe International Organization for tablishing good credit. “There are always Migration, which they’re given to cover new things to learn and reinforcing things the cost of airline tickets to the U.S. you’ve already learned,” Davis said. “Everyone signs a promissory note While scammers and predatory lendbefore departing, agreeing to start ers may see newcomers to the U.S. as making payments six months after ar- easy prey, Davis and others like her work rival,” Merdzanovic explained. “These to bridge the information gap. “We’ll say are low monthly payments for a long we don’t understand English,” said one period of time.” student to explain why he wouldn’t fall A single person who’s employed may victim to such hoaxes, prompting laughbe able to pay off the loan within a year. ter from others. But Davis was still cauA family of six or more will probably tious. “If you’re unsure, don’t make any take longer, unless at least two adults agreement,” she told the attendees. “You are working. “Most people are not in can always come talk to us here, and we that position,” the VRRP director said. can help you assess what’s going on.” ! While the CVOEO classes go a long way toward educating newly arrived Contact: kymelya@sevendaysvt.com refugees about U.S. financial institutions, goals such as purchasing a car or house INFO still remain out of reach, even for many Learn more about the Champlain Valley refugees with a more established pres- Office of Economic Opportunity’s schedule of ence. “We have a large Muslim population financial capability classes at cvoeo.org.

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ith the April 15 tax-filing deadline around the corner, it’s a nice fantasy to imagine that — poof! — someone else has magically filled out those forms you’re due to send to the Internal Revenue Service. In reality, if those forms find their way to the IRS without the taxpayer’s knowledge, it’s not magic; it’s most likely identity fraud. And it happens every year. Nationally, the IRS stopped an estimated 19 million suspicious returns between 2011 and 2014. IRS enforcement led to 748 convictions for tax identity fraud in 2014, up from 433 in 2013. Over the past two years, the Vermont Department of Taxes has detected identity fraud in 1,300 returns that collectively sought more than $2.5 million in refunds. Yet many fraudsters are still getting money. Some bogus returns do fool the tax department, and refunds go to criminals posing as the real taxpayers. “I’d say what we’re seeing is more and more sophisticated fraud,” said Vermont Commissioner of Taxes Mary Peterson. Currently the department is processing e-filed returns and sending out refunds within 10 days, about average for this time of year, Peterson said. Earlier in the winter, that turnaround was a bit longer as the department responded to national alerts about criminals fraudulently submitting returns, sometimes via online taxpreparation software programs. Another tech tool favored by fraudsters is prepaid debit cards, which can be purchased at convenience stores with less proof of identification than is typically required to open a bank account. Once a refund has been electronically loaded onto such a card, it can be difficult to trace. The IRS’ list of the most common refund scams on a national level includes use of prepaid cards, and the Vermont Department of Taxes is also seeing this type of fraud, Peterson said. To help prevent it, the department scrutinizes each suspect return and notifies the taxpayer that the refund will be mailed instead of conveyed electronically. When something about a return triggers fraud concerns, Peterson said, the department may need six weeks or more to send out a refund to the correct recipient.

Common red flags include an individual reason to suspect that their Social Security return that is very different from previous numbers or other secure information have filings — with, for example, four new de- been hacked. And individual identity theft pendents when in the previous year there is not the only risk. Every year around were none. the country, businesses are subjected to Some taxpayers find out the bad news phishing schemes in which employee when they file. The tax department in- information such as Social Security forms them that numbers or taxsomeone else has withholding data already sent in their are stolen. Some forms — and has recriminals then use ceived their refund. the information to In those cases, commit tax fraud. the authentic taxTaxpayers payer can take ad“really need to let us M A RY P E T E R S O N , V E R M O N T TA X vantage of a process C O MMIS S IO NE R know, so we can flag to rectify the situproblems,” Peterson ation and receive the refund, but it takes said. “If [criminals] can mimic what was several months. Victims of tax fraud are actually withheld for an employee, that’s usually also subject to a more thorough going to create a return that will be diffiling for several years going forward, with ficult to ferret out.” identity-protection pin numbers, once One thing that doesn’t help prevent their information has been compromised. fraud is filing your return on paper. Doing The sheer volume of filings makes so offers no particular safeguards, and, in detecting fraud a challenge. The Vermont any event, the tax department scans all inDepartment of Taxes processed 373,528 formation and turns it into a digital record, returns for 2014 and sent refunds totaling Peterson noted. So filing old-school only $133.3 million. slows down the refunding process. To help reduce the possibility of fraud, About 50 percent of Vermont filers, taxpayers should contact the department or their tax preparation companies, do before they file returns if they have any their taxes electronically. Such returns

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are easier to process and help the whole operation move more smoothly, Peterson said. Several organizations offer volunteer assistance to qualifying Vermonters who need help submitting taxes online. Among them are the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity and, for low- and middle-income seniors, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide. Peterson acknowledged that it’s difficult to know just how much fraud goes undetected. But the tax department is investing in additional filtering software to reduce its likelihood in the future. And, while you may worry about an enterprising neighbor pinching mail off your porch, tax crime tends to be a bigger business — that’s why state officials often team up with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to investigate a case. “A lot of this fraud is these rings of criminals,” Peterson said. “Once someone’s information is stolen, there’s a whole black market. Often it’s offshore, or just difficult to trace.” ! Contact: molly@sevendaysvt.com

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n January 4 of this year, a Vermont State Police trooper stopped a vehicle on Interstate 89 in Royalton for a minor traffic offense. During the stop, police records indicate, the trooper discovered approximately $1,000 worth of counterfeit $20 bills in the vehicle. The driver, a 24-yearold tattoo artist from Brockton, Mass., was taken into custody for allegedly counterfeiting U.S. currency. Although the federal offense carries a potential penalty of up to $250,000 in fines and 20 years in prison, the U.S. Secret Service, which investigates such cases, declined to prosecute, citing the relatively small quantity of phony bills seized. As state trooper Rich Slusser, who made the arrest, explains, Vermont statute only considers counterfeiting a crime if there’s “intent to injure or defraud.” As Slusser puts it, “It’s not against the law to just have it.” In the age of global email phishing scams, online identity fraud, and the wholesale hacking and theft of millions of credit card numbers from national databases, there’s something almost

quaint about the crime of physically printing money at home. But cases like this aren’t as rare as one might assume. While the rapid proliferation of online transactions has made it easier and faster for thieves to steal funds electronically, law enforcement agents charged with investigating financial crimes say that advances in digital technology have also made it much easier for forgers to get away with making their own dough. And, while anecdotal evidence shows scant public awareness of counterfeiting in Vermont, the state isn’t immune. In August 2013, four men from Brooklyn, N.Y., were sentenced in U.S. District Court in Burlington for bleaching genuine $5 bills and digitally printing them with the image of a $100 bill. The men tried to pass their bogus Benjamins at convenience stores and gas stations on Shelburne Road in South Burlington. In a press release coinciding with their conviction, the U.S. attorney’s office in Burlington described their criminal enterprise as a “counterfeiting caper.” While that word may conjure up images of A-list actors clowning around

in Ocean’s Eleven, the Secret Service takes the forgery of Federal Reserve notes very seriously. In fact, preventing it was the agency’s original raison d’être. The Secret Service was created immediately after the Civil War to combat what had become a counterfeiting epidemic. It wasn’t until the assassination of President William McKinley in 1901 that the agency assumed its better-known duty of protecting presidents, other federal officials and visiting foreign dignitaries. Vermont has a long history of printing and engraving its own money, legit and otherwise. The American Revolution created a shortage of metal, and paper money was so likely to be counterfeit that many Vermonters eschewed it. For many years after the war, most Vermont business transactions were conducted using foreign coinage, generally that of England or Spain, according to Marjorie Strong, an assistant librarian at the Vermont Historical Society. For daily transactions, many Vermonters simply bartered. In fact, before it joined the Union in 1791, the Vermont Republic recognized cattle, beef, pork, sheep, wheat, rye and corn as legal tender.

Why? Such commodities had their own intrinsic value, unlike bills that could be faked. These days, Vermont’s state and local police don’t encounter counterfeit cash all that often. A state police representative says no one on staff has the expertise to work on such cases, which are generally turned over to the Secret Service office in Burlington. The Vermont Department of Financial Regulation doesn’t even track the occurrence of counterfeiting. In large urban centers such as New York City, counterfeiters routinely try to pass off phony $20, $50 and $100 bills in crowded, dimly lit bars and nightclubs. In Vermont, by contrast, bartenders aren’t seeing many dodgy dollars. Bill Goggins, head of the education, licensing and enforcement division at the Department of Liquor Control, says that in his 25 years there, “I have never encountered a licensee who inadvertently took in counterfeit money.” Local bank tellers aren’t finding many counterfeits, either. Christopher D’Elia, president and treasurer of the Vermont Bankers Association, says he can’t remember the last time counterfeit cash posed a serious concern for the 20 banks doing business in the state. Likewise, Joe Bergeron, president of the Association of Vermont Credit Unions, says a survey of his 21 member institutions, conducted just a week ago, revealed that the incidence of counterfeit currency there is “virtually nonexistent.” Yet, while crooked cash may not appear in the first places one expects, it still turns up in the Green Mountain State with some frequency. Holly Fraumeni, resident agent in charge of the Manchester, N.H., office of the Secret Service, reports that, in 2015, criminals passed 913 treasury notes in Vermont with a total face value of $38,197. That figure was down from the previous year, when crooks spent or attempted to cash $44,668 worth of bogus bills in Vermont. The problem is worse across the river in New Hampshire, Fraumeni adds, where 3,251 forged banknotes were

High-quality fakes are another story, Hoback adds, and typically originate outside the U.S. In May 2014, for example, large quantities of counterfeits began turning up in the Boston area; they were so convincing that even trained eyes had trouble detecting them. Investigators from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police spent four years tracing those counterfeits back to a Canadian forger named Frank Bourassa, who used a four-color Heidelberg offset printer and the same recipe for the rag paper — 75 percent cotton and 25 percent linen — that the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing uses for its notes. In an October 2014 story in GQ titled “The Great Paper Caper,” by Wells Tower, Bourassa claims to have printed as much as $250 million before getting nabbed.

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he cross-country skiing was so dismal this winter at Burr Morse’s Montpelier farm that he never hit the trails, and paying customers were scarce. “We were open about three weeks, with minimal snow,” he said. “The snow went away and never came back.” But when the dismal winter yielded to an early spring, sweet sap gushed from Morse’s maple trees at a greater volume than he’s seen in three years. “It’s just been great,” he said. “The syrup we’ve made is second to none this year.” Morse’s skiing and maple syrup businesses put him in a rare position to see both the bust and the boom of 2015-16’s extreme weather. This was a winter like no other. It stands to be both the warmest and possibly the least snowy on record in Burlington, according to the National Weather Service. Those superlatives made their mark on Vermonters’ wallets, in good ways and bad. Fewer people thought about buying new skis, boards or snowmobiles. Fewer skiers converged on Vermont slopes, meaning less business for gas stations, hotels and restaurants, as well as resorts. Fewer people bought new snow shovels or warm socks. But if the downsides were really down, the wacky winter had financial upsides, too. Vermonters spent far less heating their homes, having their driveways plowed and replacing their car batteries. The state, and every town and city, saved money as warmer-than-usual temperatures — rather than road salt — melted what little ice there was. National Weather Service figures for Burlington tell the story: The average mean temperature was 30.1 degrees — eight degrees warmer than normal. December and January’s temps averaged nine degrees higher than during the previous year; February’s, nearly 19 degrees higher. Only 30.8 inches of snow had fallen at the Burlington International Airport

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through last week, compared with an avOnline sales to customers around the erage yearly snowfall of 75.7 inches, said country helped soften the blow to OGE, Weather Service meteorologist Peter Donohue said. The store also bought Banacos. The service counts discounted leftover gear from annual snowfall from July manufacturers to sell next through June. Unless more year, he said, in hopes that snow falls this month, 2015-16 winter rebounds. will likely make history as the Frances Anderson, owner least-snowy year since the of Stone Hearth Inn & Tavern Weather Service began keepin Chester, advertises her ing records in 1883, Banacos inn as sled-in, sled-out for said. The previous low was snowmobilers, because the 31.8 inches, in 1912-13, he said. A D A M G R E S H I N , Vermont Association of Snow SUGARBUSH The effect of those numTravelers trail runs right by RESORT bers was obvious to Mike the back door. This year, she Donohue every time he said, “There were none.” looked out his back door in Richmond. “We had reservations, and they He saw so little snow that he never were canceled. People who have strapped on skis for his usual back- sleds and normally ride here didn’t,” woods run. Anderson said. His customers at Outdoor Gear Some visitors enjoyed the manExchange in Burlington, which he co- made snow for downhill skiing at owns, were in no mood to buy equip- nearby Okemo, Bromley and Stratton, ment. “Snowshoes sales were really flat,” but there were no cross-country skiers. he said. “Gloves and hats, some months Business was down, particularly they were down 40 percent.” weekdays, at Anderson’s restaurant,

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too, she said. Accordingly, employees worked fewer hours. So did Mike Mutty. The Winooski man runs a small business plowing driveways and parking lots for homeowners and businesses. Mutty didn’t make his first run of the winter until December 30, he said. Normally by then, he’d have gone out four or five times. That pace never picked up. “I maybe plowed, like, a 10th of what I did last year,” Mutty said. The key to surviving such ups and downs is diversifying. Mutty also operates an auto-detailing business, does summer lawn maintenance and just took a security job. “I don’t solely rely on plowing as income,” he said. Hart & Mead owner Doug Mead runs a home-heating-oil delivery service, an auto-repair shop, an auto-parts store and a car wash in Hinesburg. His heating-oil customers didn’t need nearly as much fuel as usual, so he kept his employees busy doing maintenance work instead. Looking over the records

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the previous year. Total winter maintenance spending was down by about a third: $19.1 million this year, compared to $28.8 million last year. But as winter gave, it also took from state coffers. Gas-tax revenues that fuel the state transportation funds were down $2.3 million, Cole said, speculating that fewer tourists meant less gas purchased. Other state revenues saw some impact from a weak winter tourism season, but Administration Secretary Justin Johnson noted they are not as far off target as one might expect. The sales tax, which is charged on items such as skis, lift tickets and snowblowers, was 1.73 percent less than expected for the fiscal year through February. The rooms-and-meals tax, charged at hotels and restaurants, was only 0.01 percent below expectations. March revenue figures are due out this week. Rep. Adam Greshin (I-Warren) watches tax revenues closely as a member of the House ways and means committee. He’s also a co-owner of Sugarbush Resort. Skier days, a measure that counts the number of days skiers visit the slopes, were down about 25 percent this winter, Greshin said. Like other ski areas, Sugarbush made more snow than usual, and far later into the season. Typically, Vermont ski areas end snowmaking in mid-February because they have a deep enough base, but that base never materialized this year. Greshin said skiers who had longplanned vacations tended to come, as holiday bookings remained strong. But off-holiday, spur-of-the-moment trips were down. Cole, the transportation secretary, was among those skiers who stayed away. “I’ve skied four days so far this year,” he said last week. Typically, he said, he makes 15 to 20 trips to Sugarbush and Mad River Glen in a season. That lull in business hit Sugarbush’s workforce “slightly,” Greshin said, translating to fewer hours for some employees, such as ski lift operators and hotel workers. Most ski areas are positioned to handle the occasional bad winter, Greshin said. “You can’t get into this business without anticipating — indeed, even expecting — a bad winter or two,” he said. “Like a good chipmunk, you sock away your nuts.” But this season was unique in his 15 years at Sugarbush, he conceded. “We’ve never had as bad a winter.” !

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adeline Buckley strode through the aisles of the Colchester Price Chopper, stopping at the baby food section. The public-health nutritionist spotted a blue “WIC” sticker above the retail tag for Beech-Nut Naturals banana. She picked up a jar and, using the WIC Shopper app on her phone, scanned the bar code to verify that the item was on the WIC-approved food list before setting it back on the shelf. On April 1, Buckley, along with her colleagues and volunteers, was stationed at WIC-authorized supermarkets throughout Chittenden County to help cashiers and recipients through a major transition: rolling out the electronic benefits, or eWIC, card system. They’re similar to electronic benefits transfer cards in that they can be swiped at checkout, but, rather than a dollar amount, they hold credits for specific amounts of food. When Buckley arrived at Price Chopper at 10 a.m., cashiers reported that two families had already done their shopping. “They told me everything went smoothly. The cashiers know what they’re doing, and there are WIC tags everywhere, which is awesome,” Buckley said. Since last summer, Vermont’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children — better known as WIC — has been preparing for the eWIC cards, which replaced home delivery of WIC food items. WIC is designed to serve income-eligible women and children, and, according to Vermont WIC program director Donna Bister, the state has close to 13,000 recipients and spends some $9 million each year on food for the program. Putting that money on eWIC cards will offer improvements over the previous food-delivery system, Buckley said. By entering the grocery store, families

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are presented with more food options under each category — and more control. They can also buy items as they’re needed rather than have to store large amounts of food, Buckley explained. Swiping a card at checkout also allows families to purchase food in a “dignified way, like any other person,” Buckley said, as opposed to having food dropped off at their front door, which can identify them as low income. Perhaps more importantly, Buckley continued, “they have a lot more ownership and responsibility.” The transition required a lot of preparation in the months-long run-up to April 1. Many supermarkets took stock of their inventory: To be WIC-authorized, they LISTEN IN ON LOCAL FOODIES...

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forum at SHELBURNE FARMS, and the chef says he’s looking to carry that creativity forward with soft-serve. “We’re going to really, hopefully, take [the ice cream] to the next level — with our own flavors and mixes and vertical sundaes,” Menard says, then pauses for effect. Vertical sundaes? “That’s all I’m gonna say,” the chef says.

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serves Chittenden County, was the second-to-last to roll out the eWIC card, it benefited from watching others. When the pilot program began in Rutland last summer, the WICShopper app wasn’t available, and finding WIC-approved items in stores was challenging at first, said district public health nurse supervisor Melissa Richards. Another snafu: Families started buying all of their food in one trip, making it very difficult for stores to stay stocked with the necessary items. “The stores were completely wiped out of infant formula,” said Buckley. “They didn’t anticipate that.” In her learning sessions, she advised families to buy formula as needed rather than stockpile it, just like they would any other food. Sometimes challenges crossed state lines. Families in rural towns often have limited grocery stores to choose from. For example, some shoppers in Rutland frequent a nearby store in New York State, so it was essential that it adopt the eWIC system. “I do think that if we weren’t able to get that store up and running, it could have [created] some issues for some families, because that’s where most of the families do their shopping,” Richards said. In the future, Buckley hopes even more Vermont supermarkets will get WIC certification. Some smaller markets

have card readers that won’t work with eWIC, she said. “For many of the ethnic markets, it came down to the sizes of the food,” she added. Such stores often have bulk bags of rice instead of the smaller WIC-approved packages. City Market director of community engagement Allison Weinhagen has some suggestions for the Department of Health. There are items she’d like to add to the WIC list, and some foods need new package sizes because the WIC-list-approved items are obsolete, Weinhagen said. Wrinkles aside, what Buckley wants most is for families to have an easy shopping experience, free from confusion or embarrassment. “Many families have said to each other, ‘Let’s go shopping together the first few times.’ That is so comforting,” she said, “because we worry a lot about our clients.” ! Contact: kymelya@sevendaysvt.com

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SUMMARY: Meet Anna and Mya — a fantastic duo looking for a little bit of fun, a little bit of adventure and a lot of love in their new home. These two lovely ladies are sweet as can be; just look at those faces! Lovers of plush toys, squirrel chasing and fetch, these two senior ladies are still active at their age and excited to become a part of your family. Are you ready to open your heart and your home to this lovely pair? Offer Anna and Mya a retirement home for their golden years today!

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CATS/DOGS/KIDS: Ana and Mya have done well with dogs and cats in the past.

They will do best in a quiet home without children.

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HOUSEMATES $600/MO. IN MILTON Looking for a female to share my 3-BR townhouse. Incl. all utils., cable & internet. Yard, storage space, garage parking in winter. Near elementary school. Heidi, 355-4510, hlkelley@live.com.

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ROOM FOR RENT, AVAIL. NOW Monkton farmhouse on 20 acres, all amenities incl., garden space, 13.5 miles to I-89. $425/mo. 453-3457. SWANTON Share a large, comfortable home in the village w/ an outgoing, friendly woman in her 70s who enjoys walking her dog & quiet evenings at home. Lg. deck & garden. Sorry, no other pets! Private BA. $400/ mo. + $50 for utils. 863-5625 or homesharevermont.org for application. Interview, refs., background checks required. EHO.

HOUSING WANTED 3-5 MO. SUMMER RENTAL WANTED We are a quiet retired couple, original Vermonters in Tampa, Fla. No pets. 35-mile radius of Burlington. Willing to pay reasonable rate for this short-term rental. Sherman & Elle Potvin, sdpotvin@gmail.com, 578-8631.

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ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #4C0319-3 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On March 29, 2016, George Cross, 82 Dufresne Drive, Winooski, VT 05404, filed application #4C0319-3 for a project generally described as approval to construct a single family residence on a previously-deferred lot. The Project is located at 76 Dufresne Drive in Winooski, Vermont. The District #4 Environmental Commission is reviewing this application under Act 250 Rule 51 — Minor Applications. Copies of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the Winooski Town Office, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission Office, and the office listed below. The application and a draft permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (www.nrb.state.

SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSIFIEDS vt.us/lup) by clicking on “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number “4C0319-3”. No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before April 22, 2016, a person notifies the Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the Commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Any hearing request must be in writing to the address below, must state the criteria or subcriteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other interested person must include a petition for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law will not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing.

If you feel that any of the District Commission members listed on the attached Certificate of Service under “For Your Information” may have a conflict of interest, or if there is any other reason a member should be disqualified from sitting on this case, please contact the district coordinator as soon as possible, no later than prior to the response date listed above. Should a hearing be held on this Project and you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify us by April 22, 2016. Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, affected state agencies, and adjoining property owners and other persons to the extent they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under the 10 criteria. Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. Section 6085(c)(5). Dated at Essex Junction,

Vermont this 30th day of March, 2016. By: /s/ Stephanie H. Monaghan Stephanie H. Monaghan District #4 Coordinator Natural Resources Board 111 West Street Essex Jct., VT 05452 802-879-5662 stephanie.monaghan@ vermont.gov ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #4C0610-4A 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On March 29, 2016, Robert and Doreen Marquis, 236 Zephyr Road, Apt. 115, Williston, VT 05495 filed application #4C0610-4A for a project generally described as approval to construct a single family residence on previously-subdivided Lot 2. The Project is located at 258 Wortheim Lane in Richmond, Vermont. The District #4 Environmental Commission is reviewing this application under Act 250 Rule 51 — Minor Applications. Copies of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the Richmond Town Office, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission Office, and

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the office listed below. The application and a draft permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (www.nrb.state. vt.us/lup) by clicking on “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number “4C0610-4A”. No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before April 22, 2016, a person notifies the Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the Commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Any hearing request must be in writing to the address below, must state the criteria or subcriteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other interested person must include a petition for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the Commission must determine that substantive

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issues requiring a hearing have been raised. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law will not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing. If you feel that any of the District Commission members listed on the attached Certificate of Service under “For Your Information” may have a conflict of interest, or if there is any other reason a member should be disqualified from sitting on this case, please contact the district coordinator as soon as possible, no later than prior to the response date listed above. Should a hearing be held on this Project and you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify us by April 22, 2016. Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, affected state agencies, and adjoining property owners and other persons to the extent they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under

Open 24/7/365. Post & browse ads at your convenience. the 10 criteria. Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. Section 6085(c)(5). Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 30th day of March, 2016. By: /s/Stephanie H. Monaghan Stephanie H. Monaghan District #4 Coordinator Natural Resources Board 111 West Street Essex Jct., VT 05452 802-879-5662 stephanie.monaghan@ vermont.gov AIRPORT SELF STORAGE AUCTION The personal properties (household goods and electronics) of Great Northern Auto, Billy Gunning, and Stacey Matthews located in storage units C-6, A-15, and A-11 respectively of Airport Self Storage located on 1900 Williston Road in South Burlington, Vermont, will be up for Auction on April 26, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. This announcement constitutes the enforcement of the Owner’s lien on the personal property located in Units C-6, A-15, A-11 at Airport Self Storage, 1900 Williston Road, So. Burlington according to Vermont Law Title 9, V.S.A Chapter 98.

CAR SERVICES AND VEHICLES FOR HIRE PUBLIC NOTICE The revised ordinance in the year two thousand sixteen for vehicles for hire requires a public vote (referendum), pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 2032. For further information call Nicholas Schieldrop at 802-3553004. HOWARDCENTER If you received services from Howard Center and would like a copy of your record, please contact Howard Center’s Health Information Department at 488-6000. In order to protect individuals’ privacy, the agency routinely destroys healthcare records after retaining them for the number of years required by law. NOTICE OF LEGAL SALE View Date 4/14/2016 Sale Date 4/15/2016 Thomasina Caesar Unit #151 Donald Sibley Unit# 109 Easy Self Storage 46 Swift South Burlington VT 05403

Extra! Extra! There’s no limit to ad length online. 802-863-8300 NOTICE OF SALE According to the terms and conditions of a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure by Judicial Sale (the Order) in the matter of Vermont Housing Finance Agency v. Daniel B. Brunell and Any Tenants Residing at 37 Lafountain Street, Burlington, VT, Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit - Civil Division, Docket No. 4705-15 Cncv, foreclosing a mortgage given by Daniel B. Brunell to Chittenden Trust Co. d/b/a Mortgage Service Center dated May 27, 2005 and recorded in Volume 917, Page 277 of the Burlington Land Records (the Mortgage) presently held by Plaintiff Vermont Housing Finance Agency for the purpose of foreclosing the Mortgage for breach of the conditions of the Mortgage, the real estate with an E-911 address of 37 Lafountain Street, Burlington, VT (the Property) will be sold at public auction at 12:00 p.m. on April 25, 2016 at the location of the Property. The Property to be sold is all and the same land

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Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Daniel B. Brunell by Warranty Deed of Anthony J. Lafayette and Melissa B. Lafayette dated May 27, 2005 and recorded in Volume 917, Page 275 of the City of Burlington Land Records. The Property may be subject to easements, rights-ofway and other interests of record Terms of Sale: The Property will be sold to the highest bidder, who will pay $10,000.00 at sale in cash, certified, treasurers or cashiers check made payable to Thomas Hirchak Company (or by wire transfer, if arrangements for wire transfer are made in advance, confirmation of wire transfer is available before commencement of sale and bidder pays additional fees required for wire transfer), will pay the remaining balance of 10% of the highest bid to Thomas Hirchak Company within five (5) calendar days of the sale and will pay the balance of the highest bid price within fifteen (15) days of the issuance of an Order of Confirmation by the Vermont Superior Court. The successful bidder will be required to sign a Purchase Agreement. Copies are available by calling the telephone number below. If the successful bidder fails to complete the purchase of the Property as

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required by the Agreement, the $10,000.00 deposit will be forfeited to Plaintiff. The Property is sold AS IS and the successful bidder is required to purchase the Property whether or not the Property is in compliance with local, state or federal land use laws, regulations or permits. Title to the Property will be conveyed without warranties by Order of Confirmation. This sale is exempt from federal lead based hazards disclosure. 24 CFR Section 35.82.

(BSS), 1825 Shelburne Road, South Burlington, VT 05403.

Redemption Benefits of Mortgagor: The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the Property at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the Mortgage, including the costs and expenses of sale.

NOTICE OF SOLID WASTE FACILITY OWNERSHIP & FACILITY CERTIFICATION TRANSFER Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Department of Environmental Conservation Solid Waste Management Program

Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Thomas Hirchak Company, 1-800-634-7653. www. THCAuction.com Dated: March 11, 2016 /s/ Robert W. Scharf, Esq. Robert W. Scharf, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE LIEN SALE BURLINGTON SELF STORAGE 1825 SHELBURNE RD SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT 05403 Notice is hereby given that the contents of the self storage units listed below will be sold at public auction by sealed bid. Name of Occupant/Storage Unit Summers #338 Auction will take place on April 22, 2016 beginning at 11:00am at Burlington Self Storage

Units will be opened for viewing immediately prior to auction. Sale shall be by sealed bid to the highest bidder. Contents of entire storage unit will be sold as one lot. The winning bid must remove all contents from the facility at no cost to BSS. BSS reserves the right to reject any bid lower that the amount owed by the occupant.

NOTICE OF FACILTY OWNERSHIP & FACILITY CERTIFICATION TRANSFER Burlington Area Transfer Station Public Notice is hereby provided that the Solid Waste Management Program (SWMP) of the Agency of Natural Resources has received an administratively & technically complete Facility Ownership & Solid Waste Certification Transfer (Application) from Burlington Area Transfer, Inc. to Casella Waste Management, Inc. The storage, transfer and recycling facility is located at 1496 Redmond Road in Williston, Vermont. The SWMP has prepared a draft Certification based on the Application. This Notice of Application has a public comment period lasting fifteen (15) days from the date of the latest newspaper publication. Based on this duration and the publica-

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tion dates, the public comment period ends on April 21, 2016. At the conclusion of the comment period a final Certification will be issued without convening a public informational meeting; unless a written request for said meeting and extension of the public comment period, signed by 25 residents of the municipality wherein the facility is located, is received by the Secretary within the 15 day public comment period. The Application is available for review at the Williston Town Clerk’s Office and at the SWMP office at 1 National Life Drive – Davis 1, Montpelier, Vermont, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Comments regarding the application and written requests to be placed on the mailing list should be directed to: Jeff Bourdeau (jeff.bourdeau@vermont.gov) Solid Waste Management Program 1 National Life Drive – Davis 1 Montpelier, Vermont 05620-3704 Phone: (802) 522-0131 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL BFA MARKETING AND RECRUITMENT Bellows Free Academy Union High School, St. Albans, VT is requesting proposals for marketing and recruitment services. For more information or to obtain a copy of the Proposal Specifications, please contact Preston Randall, Director of Guidance at (802) 527-6572 or email prandall@fcsuvt. org. Proposals must be received by May 6, 2016 at Bellows Free Acad-

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emy, Attn: Preston Randall, Director of Guidance, 71 South Main St., St. Albans, VT 05478. STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT ADDISON UNIT CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO. 261-12-15 ANCV Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff v. Robert C. Wagner n/k/a Karla Wagner, Yulia Wagner and Occupants residing at 1049 Lincoln Road, Ripton, Vermont, Defendants SUMMONS & ORDER FOR PUBLICATION THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO: Robert C. Wagner n/k/a Karla Wagner 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. A copy of the Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is on file and may be obtained at the office of the clerk of this court, Vermont Superior Court, Civil Division, Addison Unit, 7 Mahady Court, Middlebury, Vermont. Do not throw this paper away. It is an official paper that affects your rights. 2. PLAINTIFF’S CLAIM. Plaintiff’s claim is a Complaint in Foreclosure which alleges that you have breached the terms of a Promissory Note and Mortgage Deed dated May 23, 2008. Plaintiff’s action may effect your interest in the property described in the Land Records of the Town of Ripton at Volume 42, Page 118. The Complaint also seeks relief on the Promissory Note executed by you. A copy of the Complaint is on file and may be obtained at the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court for

the County of Addison, State of Vermont. 3. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 41 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail the Plaintiff a written response called an Answer within 41 days after the date on which this Summons was first published, which is April 12, 2016. You must send a copy of your answer to the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff’s attorney, Grant C. Rees, located at 30 Kimball Avenue, Suite 307, South Burlington, VT 05403. You must also give or mail your Answer to the Court located at 7 Mahady Court, Middlebury, Vermont. 4. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 5. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT GIVE YOUR WRITTEN ANSWER TO THE COURT. If you do not Answer within 41 days after the date on which this Summons was first published and file it with the Court, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the complaint. 6. YOU MUST MAKE ANY CLAIMS AGAINST THE PLAINTIFF IN YOUR REPLY. Your Answer must state any related legal claims you have against the Plaintiff. Your claims against the Plaintiff are called Counterclaims. If you do not make your Counterclaims in writing in your answer you may not be able to bring

them up at all. Even if you have insurance and the insurance company will defend you, you must still file any Counterclaims you may have. 7. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you should ask the court clerk for information about places where you can get free legal help. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still give the court a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. ORDER The Affidavit duly filed in this action shows that service cannot be made with due diligence by any of the methods provided in Rules 4(d)-(f), (k), or (l) of the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that service of the Summons set forth above shall be made upon the Defendant, Robert C. Wagner n/k/a Karla Wagner, by publication as provided in Rule[s] [4(d)(l) and] 4(g) of those Rules. This order shall be published once a week for 2 weeks in the Addison Independent, a newspaper of general circulation in Addison County, and the Seven Days, a newspaper of general circulation in Chittenden County, as follows: Addison Independent beginning on or before April 12, 2016; and the Seven Days beginning on or before April 12, 2016. A copy of this Summons and Order as published shall be mailed to Defendant, Robert C. Wagner n/k/a Karla Wagner, if an address is known. Dated at Middlebury, Vermont this 23 day of March, 2016. /s/ Hon. Samuel Hoar, Jr. Vermont Superior Court Civil Division, Addison Unit

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Burlington Comprehensive Development Ordinance ZA-16-10 Waivers from Parking Requirements/ Parking Management Plans Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §4441 and §4444, notice is hereby given of a public hearing by the Burlington Planning Commission to hear comments on the following proposed amendments to the City of Burlington’s Comprehensive Development Ordinance (CDO). The public hearing will take place on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 beginning at 7:00pm in Room #12, on the ground floor of Burlington City Hall, 149 Church Street, Burlington VT. Pursuant to the requirements of 24 V.S.A. §4444(b): Statement of purpose: This amendment is proposed to the Burlington CDO as follows: • ZA-16-10: Waivers from Parking Requirements/ Parking Management Plans: The purpose of this proposed amendment is allow the Development Review Board (DRB) to approve up to a 90% waiver of required parking for nonresidential uses in all zoning districts within the City, except for the adaptive reuse of a historic building pursuant to Sec.5.4.8 and for retail uses in mixed use zoning districts. In both of these cases, the DRB may approve up to a 100% waiver of required parking, which are currently permitted in the existing ordinance. No changes have been made to the requirements for providing parking management plans. Geographic areas affected: the proposed amendments are applicable to the following areas in the City of Burlington:

SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSIFIEDS • All zoning districts within the City of Burlington List of section headings affected: • Sec. 8.1.15 Waivers from Parking Requirements/ Parking Management Plans The full text of the Burlington Comprehensive Development Ordinance and the proposed amendment is available for review at the Department of Planning and Zoning, City Hall, 149 Church Street, Burlington Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or on the department’s website at www. burlingtonvt.gov/pz.

support groups VISIT SEVENDAYSVT. COM TO VIEW A FULL LIST OF SUPPORT GROUPS AL-ANON For families & friends of alcoholics. For meeting info, go to vermontalanonalateen.org or call 866-972-5266.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Daily meetings in various locations. Free. Info, 864-1212. Want to overcome a drinking problem? Take the first step of 12 & join a group in your area. ALTERNATIVES TO SUICIDE Alternatives to Suicide is a safe space where the subject of suicide can be discussed freely, without judgment or stigma. The group is facilitated by individuals who have themselves experienced suicidal thoughts/ feelings. Fletcher Free Library, 235 College St., Burlington. Group meets weekly on Thursdays, 1-2:30 p.m. Info: makenzy@ pathwaysvermont.org, 888-492-8218 x300. ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP This caregivers support group meets on the 3rd Wed. of every mo. from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Alzheimer’s Association Main Office, 300 Cornerstone Dr., Suite 128, Williston. Support groups meet to provide assistance and information on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. They emphasize shared

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BABY BUMPS SUPPORT GROUP FOR MOTHERS AND PREGNANT WOMEN Pregnancy can be a wonderful time of your life. But, it can also be a time of stress that is often compounded by hormonal swings. If you are a pregnant woman, or have recently given birth and feel you need some help with managing emotional bumps in the road that can come with motherhood, please come to this free support group lead by an experienced pediatric Registered Nurse. Held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, 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.

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP IN ST. JOHNSBURY Monthly meetings will be held on the 3rd Wed. of every mo., 1-2:30 p.m., at the Grace United Methodist Church, 36 Central St., St. Johnsbury. 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. Info, Tom Younkman, tyounkman@vcil.org, 800-639-1522.

BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT Montpelier daytime support group meets the 3rd Thu. of the mo. at the Unitarian Church ramp entrance, 1:302:30 p.m. St. Johnsbury support group meets the 3rd Wed. montly at the Grace United Methodist Church, 36 Central St., 1:00-2:30 p.m. Colchester Evening support group meets the 1st Wed. monthly at the Fanny Allen Hospital in the Board Room Conference Room, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Brattleboro meets at Brooks Memorial Library on the 1st Thu.

BEREAVEMENT/GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Meets every other Mon. night, 6-7:30 p.m., & every other Wed., 10-11:30 a.m., in the Conference Center at Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice in Berlin. The group is open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. There is

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CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS CoDA is a 12-step fellowship for people whose common purpose is to develop healthy & fulfilling relationships. By actively working the program of Codependents Anonymous, we can realize a new joy, acceptance & serenity in our lives. Call for time and location. Tom, 238-3587, coda.org. COMING OFF PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATION MUTUAL SUPPORT GROUP Through sharing experiences and resources, this group will provide support to individuals interested in coming off psychiatric medications, those in the process of psychiatric medication withdrawal or anyone looking for a space to explore their choices around psychiatric medication use. The group is also open to those supporting an individual in psychiatric medication withdrawal. 5:15-6:15 p.m. every other Monday (beginning 1/25/2016), Pathways Vermont, 125 College St., 2nd floor, Burlington. Contact: Cameron Mack cameron@pathwaysvermont.org or 888 492 8218 x 404. DECLUTTERERS’ SUPPORT GROUP Are you ready to make improvements but find it overwhelming? Maybe two or three of us can get together to help each other simplify. 989-3234, 425-3612. DISCOVER THE POWER OF CHOICE! SMART Recovery welcomes anyone, including family and friends, affected by any kind of substance or activity addiction. It is a science-based program that encourages abstinence. Specially trained volunteer facilitators provide leadership. Sundays at 5 p.m. at the 1st Unitarian Universalist Society, 152 Pearl St., Burlington. Volunteer facilitator: Bert, 399-8754. You can learn

DOMESTIC & SEXUAL VIOLENCE WomenSafe offers free, confidential support groups in Middlebury for women who have experienced domestic or sexual violence. Art For Healing. Six-week support group for people who have experienced domestic or sexual violence. Childcare provided. Please call our hotline, 388-4205, or email am@womensafe.net for more information. FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THOSE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS This support group is a dedicated meeting for family, friends and community members who are supporting a loved one through a mental health crisis. Mental health crisis might include extreme states, psychosis, depression, anxiety and other types of distress. The group is a confidential space where family and friends can discuss shared experiences and receive support in an environment free of judgment and stigma with a trained facilitator. Weekly on Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Downtown Burlington. Info: Jess Horner, LICSW, 866-218-8586. FCA FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Families coping with addiction (FCA) is an open community peer support group for adults 18 & over struggling with the drug or alcohol addiction of a loved one. FCA is not 12-step based but provides a forum for those living this experience to develop personal coping skills & draw strength from one another. Weekly on Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Turning Point Center, corner of Bank St., Burlington. (Across from parking garage, above bookstore). thdaub1@ gmail.com. 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 month on Mondays in Burlington. Please call for date and location. RSVP graspvt@gmail.com or call 310-3301.

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CELIAC & GLUTEN-FREE GROUP Every 2nd Wed., 4:30-6 p.m. at Tulsi Tea Room, 34 Elm St., Montpelier. Free & open to the public! To learn more, contact Lisa at 598-9206 or lisamase@ gmail.com.

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BURLINGTON AREA PARKINSON’S DISEASE OUTREACH GROUP People with Parkinson’s disease & their caregivers gather together to gain support & learn about living with Parkinson’s disease. Group meets 2nd Wed. of every mo., 1-2 p.m., continuing through Nov. 18, 2015. Shelburne Bay Senior Living Community, 185 Pine Haven Shores Rd., Shelburne. Info: 888-763-3366, parkinsoninfo@uvmhealth. org, parkinsonsvt.org.

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monthly from 1:15-3:15 p.m. and the 3rd Mon. montly from 4:15-6:15 p.m. White River Jct. meets the 2nd Fri. montly at Bugbee Sr. Ctr. from 3-4:30 p.m. Call our helpline at 877-856-1772.

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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP - DAYTIME Meets the first and third Thursday of each month from 12:30-2 p.m. at St. James Church, 4 St. James Place, Essex Junction. This group is open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. Free. For more information or to register, please call Beth Jacobs at 448-1610. Sponsored

HEARTBEAT VERMONT Have you lost a friend, colleague or loved one by suicide? Some who call have experienced a recent loss and some are still struggling w/ a loss from long ago. Call us at 446-3577 to meet with our clinician, Jonathan Gilmore, at Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 North Main St. All are welcome. HELLENBACH CANCER SUPPORT Call to verify meeting place. Info, 388-6107. People living with cancer & their caretakers convene for support. INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS SUPPORT GROUP Interstitial cystitis (IC) is recurring pelvic pain, pressure or discomfort in the bladder & pelvic region & urinary frequency/urgency. This is often misdiagnosed & mistreated as a chronic bladder infection. If you have been diagnosed or have these symptoms, you are not alone. We are building a Vermontbased support group & welcome you to email bladderpainvt@gmail. com or call 899-4151 for more information. KINDRED CONNECTIONS PROGRAM OFFERED FOR CHITTENDEN COUNTY CANCER SURVIVORS The Kindred Connections program provides peer support

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for all those touched by cancer. Cancer patients as well as caregivers are provided with 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 sherry. rhynard@gmail.com. LGBTQ SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE SafeSpace 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 information, & offer & receive support. Support groups also provide survivors an opportunity to gain information on how to better cope with feelings & experiences that surface because of the trauma they have experienced. Please call SafeSpace 863-0003 if you are interested in joining. LYME DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP Apr. 2, 2 p.m. Faith United Methodist Church, 899 Dorset St., South Burlington. Susan, 849-7055.

MARIJUANA ANONYMOUS Do you have a problem with marijuana? MA is a free 12-step program where addicts help other addicts to get & stay clean. Ongoing Tue. at 6:30 p.m. and Sat. at 2 p.m. at Turning Point Center, 191 Bank St., suite 200, Burlington. 861-3150.

Church, 47 Cherry St. If you have questions about a group in your area, please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont, program@ namivt.org or 800639-6480. Connection groups are peer recovery support group programs for adults living with mental health challenges.

MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP Area Myeloma Survivors, Families and Caregivers have come together to form a Multiple Myeloma Support Group. We provide emotional support, resources about treatment options, coping strategies and a support network by participating in the group experience with people that have been though similar situations. Third Tuesday of the month, 5-6 p.m. at the New Hope Lodge on East Avenue in Burlington. Info: Kay Cromie, 655-9136, kgcromey@aol.com.

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Brattleboro, 1st Wed. of every mo., 6:30 p.m., 1st Congregational Church, 880 Western Ave., West Brattleboro; Burlington, 3rd Wed. of every mo., 6 p.m., Community Health Center, Riverside Ave., Mansfield Conference Room; Burlington, 2nd & 4th Tue. of every mo., 7 p.m., HowardCenter, corner of Pine & Flynn Ave.; Berlin, 4th Mon. of every mo., 7 p.m. Central Vermont Medical Center, Room 3; Georgia, 1st Tue. of every mo., 6 p.m., Georgia Public Library, 1697 Ethan Allen Highway (Exit 18, I-89); Manchester, 4th Wed. NAMI CONNECTION of every mo., 6:30 RECOVERY PEER p.m., Equinox Village, SUPPORT GROUP Calcoku 2nd floor; Rutland, 3rd Bennington, every Tue., Using the enclosed math operations as a guide, fill the grid of each every using the CRT numbers 1 - 6 onlyMon. once in rowmo., and 6 12-1:30 p.m., Center, p.m., Rutland Regional column. United Counseling 10+316 Dewey 135- Medical Center, 3÷ Leahy Service, Conference Ctr., room St.; Burlington, every D; Springfield, 3rd Wed. Thu., 3-4:30 p.m., St. 3÷ of every mo., 6:30 p.m., Paul’s Cathedral, 2 Sudoku (café right far Complete the from following HCRS puzzle byonusing the Cherry St. (enter 2÷ 1- side), 10+ St.; 390 row, River St. numbers 1-9 only once in each column parking lot); Rutland, Johnsbury, 4th Wed. and 3Sun., x 3 4:30-6 box. p.m., every of every mo., 5:30 Rutland 2- Mental Health 51p.m., Northeastern Wellness Center, 78 S. Vermont Regional Main St.; St. Johnsbury, 46 20x Library, 1315 Hospital every Thu., 6:30-8 p.m., Hospital Dr.; White River Unitarian Universalist

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Junction, last Mon. of every mo., 5:45 p.m., VA Medical Center, William A. Yasinski Buidling. 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. Family Support Group meetings are for family & friends of individuals living mental illness. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS is a group of recovering addicts who live w/ out the use of drugs. It costs nothing to join. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Info, 862-4516 or cvana.org. Held in Burlington, Barre and St. Johnsbury. 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 12-step fellowship for people who identify as overeaters, compulsive eaters, food addicts, anorexics, bulimics, etc. Tue., 7 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church, 4 St. James Place, Essex Jct. All are welcome; meeting is open. Info: Felicia, 777-7718. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) Meetings in Barre occur every Sun., Tue. & Thu., 6-7 p.m., at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 39 Washington St. Info, 863-2655. Meetings in Johnson occur every Sun., 5:30-6:30 p.m., at the Johnson Municipal Building, Rte. 15 (just west of the bridge). Info, Debbie Y., 888-5958. Meetings in Montpelier occur every Fri., noon-1 p.m. at Bethany Church, 115 Main St. Info, Carol, 223-5793. Meetings in Morrisville occur every Fri., noon-1 p.m., at the First Congregational Church, 85 Upper Main St. Contacts: Anne, 888-2356, or Debbie Y., 888-5958.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Do you worry about the way you eat? Overeaters Anonymous may have the answer for you. No weigh-ins, dues or fees. Mon., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Temple Sinai, 500 Swift St., S. Burlington. Info: 863-2655. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS 12-step. Sat., 9-10 a.m. Turning Point Center, 182 Lake St., St. Albans. Is what you’re eating, eating you? We can help. Call Valerie, 825-5481. PARKINSON’S DISEASE OUTREACH GROUP This group meets on the second Tuesday, 10-11:30 a.m. of the month at Pillsbury Homestead Senior Community Residence at 3 Harborview Rd., St. Albans in the conference room next to the library on the first floor. Wheelchair accessible. Info: patricia_rugg18@ comcast.net. PEER ACCESS LINE Isolated? Irritable? Anxious? Lonely? Excited? Bored? Confused? Withdrawn? Sad? Call us! Don’t hesitate for a moment. We understand! It is our choice to be here for you to listen. Your feelings do matter. 321-2190. Thu., Fri., Sat. evenings, 6-9 p.m. PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Held every 2nd Tue. of the mo., 6-8 p.m. at the Hope Lodge, 237 East Ave., Burlington. Newly diagnosed? Prostate cancer reoccurrence? General discussion and sharing among survivors and those beginning or rejoining the battle. Info, Mary L. Guyette RN, MS, ACNS-BC, 274-4990. QUEEN CITY MEMORY CAFÉ The Queen City Memory Café offers a social time & place for people with memory impairment & their fiends & family to laugh, learn & share concerns & celebrate feeling understood & connected. Enjoy coffee, tea & baked goods with entertainment & conversation. QCMC meets the 3rd Sat. of each mo., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Thayer Building, 1197 North Ave., Burlington. 316-3839. QUIT TOBACCO GROUPS Are you ready to be tobacco free? Join our FREE fi ve-week group classes facilitated by our Tobacco Treatment

Specialists. We meet in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. You may qualify for a FREE 8-week supply of nicotine replacement therapy. Contact us at (802)-847-7333 or QuitTobaccoClass@ UVMHealth.org. SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION NEW ENGLAND Support group meeting held 4th Tue. of the 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. Ralph, 658-2657. Visit slaafws. org or saa-recovery.org for meetings near you. SEXUAL VIOLENCE SUPPORT HOPE Works offers free support groups to women, men & teens who are survivors of sexual violence. Groups are available for survivors at any stage of the healing process. Intake for all support groups is ongoing. If you are interested in learning more or would like to schedule an intake to become a group member, please call our office at 864-0555, ext. 19, or email our victim advocate at advocate@ sover.net. 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 one of our three free National Stuttering Association (NSA) stuttering support groups at UVM. Adults: 5:30-6:30, 1st & 3rd Tue. monthly; teens (ages 13-17): 5:30-6:30, 1st Thu. monthly; school-age children (ages 8-12) & parents (meeting separately): 4:15-5:15, 2nd Thu. monthly. Pomeroy Hall (489 Main St., UVM campus. Info: burlingtonstutters.org, burlingtonstutters@ gmail.com, 656-0250. Go Team Stuttering! SUICIDE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP For those who have lost a friend or loved one through suicide. Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 N. Main St., Wallingford, 446-3577. 6:30-8 p.m. the 3rd Tue. of ea. mo.

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Staff Accountant/Administration The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) Administration department has an opening for a Staff Accountant. Under direct supervision of the Fiscal Director, the Staff Accountant will assist the Finance Department in creating timely and accurate financial statements and facilitate special financial projects.

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Program Director Grand Isle, Vermont New Lake EnglandChamplain Interstate Water Basin Pollution Program Control Commission is seeking a Technical Coordinator to join the Lake Champlain Basin Grand Isle, VT Program team to work with our Vermont, New York and Quebec partners to address environmental issues in the Lake Champlain

The New England Interstate WaterBasin. Pollution Controlfunctions Commissioninclude (NEIWPCC) is seeking candidates for Program Essential assisting with coordination of Director of the Lake advisory will meetings, managing watershed projects and growth and a team. Champlain Basin Program (LCBP).scientific The right candidate have a proven track record of leading institutional grants, and providing overall technical program support. Organized

individuals with work experience Bachelor'sBasin and its bi-state and The incumbent will work to protect and improve theenvironmental natural and cultural resources of theand LakeaChamplain degree in the natural resources field are encouraged to apply. bi-national watershed through partnerships that conserve and restore natural resources, promote the use of sound science to support Full-time position with benefits at our Grand Isle, VT office. management decisions, enhanceFull water quality, andonline promote community involvement and stewardship. The. incumbent will also description at www.lcbp.org and www.neiwpcc.org administer the Champlain Valley NationalApplications Heritage Partnership focusbyis increasing knowledge must bewhose received Friday, May 29th. and appreciation of the area’s cultural heritage, outdoor recreational opportunities, and historic landmarks. Send cover letter and resumeThe toincumbent NEIWPCCwill work with and provide leadership to Mills South, 116 John Lowell,Steering MA 01852 the Lake Champlain Program and itsBoott operating committees, including theStreet, Lake Champlain Committee, Executive Committee, or slehmann@neiwpcc.org. EOE Citizen Advisory Committees (VT, NY, QC), Education and Outreach Committee, Heritage Area Program Advisory Committee, and Technical Advisory Committee.

The incumbent is expected to have extensive interaction with the public and representatives of federal, state, and local governments, businesses, members of the local news media, universities and environmental and economic development organizations.The incumbent will oversee and manage LCBP operations and provide overall program leadership, coordination, administration, and planning. Recommended qualifications are listed in the job description. The incumbent is expected to have an extensive working knowledge of planning principles and implementation techniques related to lake use and water quality protection as well as biological, chemical, and physical water quality indicators. The incumbent is also expected to have demonstrated effective leadership and business management skills, the ability to mediate disparate opinions and negotiate acceptable solutions, and program management skills. Refer to neiwpcc.org for a full position description. Submit cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample by April 29, 2016 via email at jobs@neiwpcc.org. Please reference 16-LCPB-004 in the email subject line.

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Call Center Software Implementation Coordinator FidoTrack, a Burlington, VT based Call Center Gamification Software provider seeks a Call Center Software Implementation Coordinator with experience as either a Systems Administrator, Call Center Systems or SaaS Implementation Coordinator.

Night Shift Custodian – District This is a Second Shift Position. Qualified Candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent; demonstrated knowledge of current cleaning and building maintenance, demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, and the ability to perform heavy lifting and other strenuous physical tasks. This position will remain open until filled. Candidate for the Night Shift position may forward their resume and three current references to:

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Diane Kinnon Human Resource Department South Burlington School District 500 Dorset Street South Burlington, VT 05403.

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Home Instead Senior Care, a provider of non-medical companionship and home helper services to seniors in their homes, is seeking friendly, cheerful, and dependable people. CAREGivers assist seniors with companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation, personal care, errands, and more. Part-time, flexible scheduling, including: daytime, evening, weekend and overnight shifts currently available. No heavy lifting.

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Join Champlain Housing Trust’s Property Management team in Burlington and serve the aﬀordable housing needs of a diverse group of people.

The Residence at Shelburne Bay is now accepting applications for a Full Time, Temporary LPN, May through August. Requirements: good verbal and written skills, be nurturing, caring and reliable. Must have a current LPN VT license, must be able to pass nationwide criminal background checks as well as state adult & child abuse background checks. At least one year of Assisted Living experience preferred. Please reply with resume or stop by and pick up an application at: Residence at Shelburne Bay 185 Pine Haven Shores Road Shelburne, VT 05482

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Maintenance Administrative Assistant Be an integral part of oﬃce operations including greeting customers, answering phones, facilitating maintenance orders, and supporting the Maintenance Team. You must be detailed-oriented with excellent organizational and computer skills, enjoy a fast-paced, team environment, and be committed to CHT’s membership based model of community controlled and permanently aﬀordable housing.

Applications Specialist Be focused on the application process while carrying out various activities and projects in coordination with leasing and property management staff including clerical support functions. You must be detailed-oriented with excellent organizational and computer skills, enjoy a fast-paced, team environment, and be committed to CHT’s membership based model of community controlled and permanently affordable housing. CHT is a socially responsible employer offering a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Our benefit package includes training, health insurance, vacation, holiday, sick leave, 403(b), disability and life insurance. Submit a cover letter and resume by April 15th to Human Resources, Champlain Housing Trust, 88 King Street, Burlington, VT 05401 or email HR@champlainhousingtrust.org. No phone calls, please. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - CHT is committed to a diverse workplace and highly encourages women, persons with disabilities, Section 3 residents, and people from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds to apply.

On behalf of the Chittenden County Opiate Alliance Steering Committee, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) is seeking to hire a full-time project director to reduce the burden of opiate use disorders in Chittenden County using a Collective Impact approach. The Chittenden County Opiate Alliance is a unique commitment from key state, local government, and non-profit leaders to put forth a comprehensive mutually reinforcing approach to reducing opioid abuse and the ancillary burdens they bring to our community. The ideal candidate is a high-energy individual who has strong interest and knowledge in project management, Collective Impact, and substance abuse treatment systems. The person should be a collaborative, enthusiastic, and positive person who has strong experience in facilitating and aligning efforts among diverse groups under one structure. The individual selected must be a self-starter, able to work independently, and stick to deadlines. See the full job description at ccrpcvt.org/about-us/ news/jobs. CCRPC is the regional planning agency for the Burlington region that is providing backbone support to the Chittenden County Opiate Alliance. Please send a letter of interest and resume (with references and contact information) by 9 a.m., Monday, April 11, 2016 to Charlie Baker, Executive Director at: cbaker@ccrpcvt.org. No phone calls please. Applicants should be available for an interview. CCRPC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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Small, high performing public housing authority seeks a full time bookkeeper-housing technician in a four person office. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; be organized, reliable and be able to multi-task in a fast paced, unpredictable environment. May work independently or as part of a team. Position includes some travel; vehicle and valid driver’s license required. Experience in bookkeeping including all aspects of payroll required. Property management or affordable housing experience a plus.

Counselor-Case Manager The Phoenix House R.I.S.E. Program located in Burlington is seeking a qualified individual to fill our Parttime Counselor-Case Manager position. This part-time position is an evening position. The RISE program provides transitional housing and substance abuse services to adult men.

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Six-month homesteading internship beginning in April for an individual, or couple, with the desire to learn about homesteading and living off the land. Located in Williston where we use organic methods for vegetable gardens, poultry, fruits and bees. We produce over 50% of our food from the homestead. You will get practical hands-on experience in: • managing a greenhouse, • planning vegetable gardens, • raising poultry for eggs and meat, • beekeeping, and more! Housing and some food provided in lieu of wages for 15 hours weekly help (avg.), primarily on weekends. Nice views and quiet place to enjoy nature. References required and an application must be completed and submitted to timking.vermont@gmail.com. HONEY DEW HOMESTEAD

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MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES Security Officer Must provide ongoing oversight to patient behavior at one or both Medication Assisted Treatment sites to ensure a safe environment and efficient dosing procedure. Ensure patients are adhering to clinic policy. Appropriate intervention would be necessary. Part-time position of 20 hours divided between Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Job ID #2752

“The residents inspire me to come to work every day. They are like family.” MELISSA ROUSE, LPN

Residential Counselor, Allen House Seeking an energetic and compassionate individual to provide a safe environment for persons with mental health challenges living in an independent permanent housing environment. Provide supportive counseling, medication management and crisis intervention as needed. Bachelor’s degree required; human services experience desirable. Position hours are 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Sundays. Job ID #3142

CHILDREN YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES Clinician, Family, FCBS Family Supportive Housing is looking for a Family Clinician to work in collaboration with the Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS) to address the mental health and substance abuse needs of families that are homeless or marginally housed in the greater Burlington community. Will provide clinical support and assist families to address basic needs as well as barriers that have prevented families from obtaining and/ or maintaining housing. Family Clinicians will oversee and coordinate care and treatment planning with a goal of restoring family autonomy. Family clinicians must have a master’s degree in social work, psychology, community mental health or human services and have 3-5 years’ experience working with children and families with emotional and behavioral disabilities, care coordination and knowledge of community resources. Clinicians must possess a license in any of the human service domains or be eligible to obtain a license within three years. Use of personal vehicle is required. Some evening work may be required. Job ID #3168

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FIND YOUR INSPIRATION Woodridge Rehabilitation & Nursing is hiring! Jobs available for energetic, compassionate and deeply committed LPNs who are looking to make a difference and grow their career in a place they’ll love. We are offering: • New higher LPN salary rate • $4000 sign on bonus • Great benefits Full job description at cvmc.org/careers/wdr

Howard Center offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance, as well as generous paid time off for all regular positions scheduled 20-plus-hours-per-week. Applicants needing assistance or an accommodation in completing the online application should feel free to contact Human Resources at 488-6950 or hrhelpdesk@howardcenter.org. 9t-HowardCenter040616.indd 1

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CAMP FOR ME, INC., a summer day camp for children who have been adopted, is looking for experienced staff to join our team. (camp4me.org). Children ages 7-17 attend camp for 1 or 2 weeks, July 11-15 and July 18-22 at Stowe High School in Stowe. Mandatory Staff Training takes place at camp location July 8, 9 and 10 at Stowe High School. We are seeking staff with expertise in the following:working with Elementary, Middle and High School School age students, Behavior Management, Art, Archery. This is a great opportunity for teachers and other education professionals. We are seeking staff with experience specifically related to adoption issues, although all interested parties should apply. Camp activities include swimming, hiking, day trips, sports, arts and crafts, and other fun summer activities. Email: camp4mestowe@gmail.com.

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Department for Children and Familiesof – Disability Determination Services Tourism & Marketing: Director Communications The Vermont Disability Determination Services is seeking to contract with: Tourism & Marketing: Director of Communications JobWANTED! Description: GRADUATE ENVIRONMENTALISTS

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Experienced professional sought to lead the Vermont Department of Tourism The VT Dept. of Environmental Conservation is accepting Qualifications: Current, unrestricted Vermont licensure (M.D. or D.O.) applications for full-time ECO AmeriCorps to & members Marketing’s public and trade relations eﬀorts. This mission-critical position begin service in September. We are seeking highly motivated is adesigned individuals with a science background and college degree.to generate positive tourism-related coverage of Vermont in the ECO AmeriCorps members focus on projects to improve the international marketplace. The Director of Communications is national and quality of water in Vermont. Members serve at host sites for the development Qualifications: Current, Vermont doctoral licensure business responsible and unrestricted implementation of alevel proactive throughout Vermont. outreach plan consistent the goals mission of theofDepartment Providewith consultation servicesand in review and assessment medical case filesof for disability Full time: 40 hours per week, Sept. 2016-August 2017. applications. Tourism Members receive a living stipend of $16,320, health and Marketing as well as maintaining consistent communications insurance, professional training and networking, and a $5,775 via social networkingWork tools. This position is responsible for inallWaterbury tourism is performed at the Disability Determination Office on amedia flexible schedule AmeriCorps Segal Education Award. during regular work hours with no patient care responsibilities.

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Experienced professional sought to lead the Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing’s public and tradePART-TIME relations efforts. This mission-critical position PSYCHOLOGISTS is designed to generate positive tourism-related coverage of Vermont in the national and international marketplace. The Director of Communications is responsible for the development and implementation of a proactive business outreach plan consistent with the goals and mission of the Department of in-state and out-of-state; press release development; pitching targeted Tourism andrelations Marketing as well as maintaining consistent communications Apply online at ecoamericorps.vermont.gov. tourism story ideas toOpportunity regional media; development of press forand a new national or supplemental part -time career outside a clinical setting while via social networking tools. This position is responsible for all tourism media expanding your knowledge of unusual, potentially disabling conditions and their familiarization trips and itineraries; management of media contact lists; andtreatment. relations in-state and out-of-state; press release development; pitching targeted support for Vermont’sEnjoy international public relations initiatives. The in Director stable, challenging work on a schedule that meets your needs a collegial office tourism story ideas to regionalwith and national media; development of press will also collaborate the Agency of Commerce executive in the to environment where you use your clinical expertise to provide team medical consultation disability adjudicators. development a proactivemanagement travel trade andofbusiness recruitment plan. This familiarization trips and of itineraries; media contact lists; and position will report to the Commissioner of Tourism & Marketing. support for Vermont’s international public relations initiatives. The Director For questions and application materials, contact DDS Director Trudy Lyon-Hart at Entry-level position for aalso motivated individual for installation 241-2464executive or trudy.lyon-hart@ssa.gov. will collaborate with the Agency of Commerce team in the Candidates must: demonstrate strong oral and written skills; have a BA in of vending equipment. Experience with vending equipment The deadline for inquiries and questions is Monday,plan. April 11,This 2016. developmentPublic of a proactive travel trade and business recruitment Relations or related fi eld; have a minimum of fi ve years of relevant work preferred, but willing to train the right candidate. All applicationsof must be received no later than 4:00 PM, Wednesday, April 20, 2016. position will experience; report to the Commissioner Tourism & Marketing. demonstrate knowledge of Vermont and Vermont’s tourism industry.

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SPRAY FINISH APPRENTICE

High end residential and commercial millwork company in New Haven is seeking a spray finish apprentice.

LPN

One to two years’ previous finishing experience desired but not absolutely necessary, including staining and spraying experience. Individual must be reliable, organized, get along well with others, have a positive attitude, excellent drive, and be willing to learn new things. Good work habits a must.

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(Registered Nurse) FULL-TIME DAYS The Residence at Shelburne Bay, a premier Level III hospitalityoriented senior living community, is currently accepting applications for an LPN or RN, full-time Days, including every other weekend.

This is an immediate long term opening. Please respond by email with letter of interest and work history to skimmer@starkmountain.com

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EXPERIENCED PAINTER Seeking an experienced painter. Applicant needs to be neat, detail oriented and proficient at drywall repairs. Minor maintenance experience a plus. Candidate must be able to work as part of a team, have good work ethic, be reliable and responsible. 40 hours per week with benefits. Position is Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional schedule flexing and overtime.

Duties will include: finish prep (taping, sanding, scuff sanding), stain/primer/top coat spraying, general booth clean up etc. Ability to read plans a plus. Pay commensurate with experience, we offer 401(k), health, and paid vacations.

Applicants must have good verbal and written communication skills, be nurturing, caring and reliable. Must have a current LPN or RN Vermont license. Assisted Living experience preferred, however, will train the right candidate. Must be able to pass nationwide criminal and Vermont state adult & child abuse background checks. 4/4/16 3:16 PMPlease

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Empowering Seniors and Caregivers

Grounds Worker

Chittenden Central Supervisory Union

Four-physician practice seeks permanent part-time

Do you have experience with building and grounds maintenance? We are seeking a dedicated, hard working individual to perform seasonal grounds work at our Essex Junction schools and Essex Community Education Center. Position is available for 40 hours per week beginning immediately through mid October (approximately 6 months). Position pays $13.03 per hour. Candidates with one to two years of formal or informal experience in building and grounds maintenance including basic knowledge and skills related to the care and maintenance of lawns, flower, trees, and shrubs; familiarity with hand tools and power equipment used in grounds work and building maintenance, and basic trades skills and mechanical ability are encouraged to apply. Physical ability to do assigned job duties, a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record required.

RECEPTION/ GENERAL OFFICE WORKER. Candidate should be a dependable team player who can multitask and interact with adult patients in a pleasant manner. Experience is a plus but will train the right person. This position is 15 hours per week (two days), no evenings or weekends.

For a list of job duties, additional qualifications or to apply, please visit schoolspring.com and enter Job ID 2545684.

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Central Vermont Council on Aging is an innovative agency dedicated to quality elder services in Central Vermont. We are currently seeking applicants for the following position:

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Based in our Barre office and working in Washington County, the Case Manager will work with seniors to remain in their homes through creative connections with state and community resources. The successful applicant will have a bachelor’s degree, ability to work independently in a fastpaced environment, reliable transportation, experience with data entry and a working knowledge of MS Office, Excel, Word and Outlook. 3:49 PM Experience with senior populations and public benefits programs is preferred.

For more information, visit our website at www. cvcoa.org. Salary is based on experience and includes a generous benefits package. Please call 985-2585 To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Communications Associate for more information. US Program Coordinator jobs@cvcoa.org by April 15. The Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) is a global, non-profit team of ex The Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) is a global, non-profit team of perts providing technical and policy assistance on a broad range of energy experts providing technical and policy assistance on a broad range of issues. Are you an experienced and detail-oriented individual that enjoys energy issues. Do you have exceptional organizational, administrative and implementing a multi-faceted/strategic communications PMdesigning 3v-DrsFinkSteinbergShull033016.indd 1 3/24/16 2:25 5v-CVCOA033016.indd 1 3/28/16 L A RY O N and communication skills and the ability to multitask several things at program? If so, our U.S. team just might be looking for you. R O GE IS once? If so, our U.S. team just might be looking for you. R LIA ideal team member will demonstrate that they: Our U S NT Our ideal team member will demonstrate that they: Can communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively IE Full-time T excellent organizational, communication, and creative skills • Have Have the ability to project manage US projects including schedPA position available Have experience in energy and/or environmental policy and regu uling meetings, communicating milestones/deadlines & other

in busy, referralbased outpatient surgery practice. Ideal candidates will have two to four years’ experience in a medical or dental office setting. Do you place paramount importance on the varying needs of patients and referring offices? Do you have a keen eye for details and the ability to juggle multiple priorities? Do you want to support and assist doctors and coworkers to create a smooth and professional office environment? If so, we are looking for you!

Send resume to: CVOMS, ATTN: Practice Manager 118 Tilley Drive, Suite102, S. Burlington, VT 05403.

lation support as needed. take initiative and responsibility • Can Can organize program conferences relating to specific projects Have the can do attitude to develop new communication avenues from start to finish. • Can provide logistical and planning assistance to the US team. As our Communications Associate for the U.S. Program, not only will you Have the can do attitude to generate and implement ideas for play a •critical role in our organization but also your day will be filled with system, program, and operational improvements. rewarding interaction.

As our Program Coordinator for the U.S. Program, not only will you play RAP offers a highly competitive salary/benefits combination that is coma critical role in our organization, but your day will also be filled with mensurate with experience. rewarding interaction. If you want to know more about the position, please visit our website at RAP offers a highly competitive salary/benefits combination that is http://www.raponline.org commensurate with experience. Does it all sound interesting to you? If so, we would love to have you If you want to know more about the position, please visit our website at come in for a chat with us. http://www.raponline.org Please send in you cover letter and resume by July 24th, 2015 to Does it all sound interesting to you? If so, we would love to hear from hr@raponline.org you. th The Regulatory Assistance Project is an equal opportunity employer , 2016 to Please send in your cover letter and resume by April 15 hr@raponline.org The Regulatory Assistance Project is an equal opportunity employer

Manufacturing Jobs Middlebury

To perform duties within the cheese packaging process. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ensure that the finished product is packaged correctly. Maintain a sanitary work environment, ensure accurate records, and understand specific SOPs and product specifications. Must have mature judgment abilities. Work flexibility is a must. High School Diploma, or equivalent is required. 1-3 years in a manufacturing environment or similar experience preferred. Must be able to lift 80 lbs. 3rd shift (8 p.m. - 4 .am.) Agri-Mark offers a competitive starting wage and an excellent benefits package. Apply in person, by email to aleblanc@ agrimark.net or send your resume with cover letter to: Agri-Mark Attn: Ashley LeBlanc 869 Exchange Street Middlebury, VT 05753 EOE M/F/D/V

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Providing innovative mental health and educational services to Vermont’s children and families.

RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR

Make a difference in the life of a child!”- NFI Vermont a leader in Specialized trauma and adolescent development is looking to expand our team of innovators. NFI Hospital Diversion Program Full time and part time positions available. Competitive wages, training The Hospital Diversion Program of NFI VT is seeking a Residential Counselor. opportunities, flexible work schedules and family oriented culture. Excellent Hospital Diversion provides crisis stabilization, clinical consultation, individual benefits with tuition reimbursement offered for 30 or more hour employees. treatment and discharge planning in a small, safe residential setting. Counselors provide supervision and support to youth, as well as provide a sense of safety and security. Superior interpersonal skills and ability to function well in a team atmosphere a must. B.A. in psychology or related field required. Position is fullSign On Bonus Offered! time. Please email resume and cover letter to annepeterson@nafi.com.

Community Integration Specialist Community Based Services

CBS is committed to empowering youth by providing family based treatment through innovative, diverse and community integrated methods. CBS is seeking full and part time community integration specialists to join our talented team of mental health professionals. Responsibilities include working individually with children and adolescents with mental health challenges both in the community and in their homes. The opportunity to bring personal interests/hobbies to share with youth is encouraged. Ideal candidates must have a bachelor’s degree, be able to work afternoon and evening hours, have a valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation. Please send a cover letter and resume to brandiecarlson@nafi.com

DCF Contract Care Coordinator St. Albans

Northeastern Family Institute St. Albans has an opening for a full-time DCF contract Care Coordinator. Coordinators work directly with children and families involved with DCF, who experience multi-system issues, including substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental health challenges. Responsibilities include coordinating and facilitating large meetings, teaming with community service providers, creating treatment plans through collaboration with DCF, and parent education. We are looking for candidates with strong communication and documentation skills, who work well in a team setting. Experience with Family Time Coaching, Family Safety Planning and Family Group Conferencing is a plus. Bachelor’s degree and/or two years’ experience in related field required. Please submit cover letter and resume to tessisimmons@nafi.com.

Psychologist Family Center

The NFI Family Center (outpatient mental health) is looking for a full-time, licensed (or licensed eligible) psychologist to join our clinical team. The ideal candidate will have experience providing an array of therapeutic services to children, adolescents and families, and have an ability to perform psychoeducational evaluations. Our clinical staff also provides consultation and training services throughout the state, and we will train new staff members in a number of innovative approaches to treatment of developmental trauma. The candidate must work well in a team, possess excellent organizational, writing and self-care skills, and be able to balance the demands of a fast-paced and creative team. Supervision is provided by the senior clinical staff. Please send a cover letter and resume to davemelnick@nafi.com.

Residential Counselor Group Home

The Group Home Program of NFI Vermont is currently seeking a full-time Residential Counselor. The Group Home is a residential program, which provides assessment and stabilization services to males and females, ages 13-18. Counselors provide supervision and support to the youth as well as provide a sense of safety and security to the youth. Job requirements: Superior interpersonal skills and ability to function well in a team atmosphere a must. Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field required. Please email cover letter and resume to jenniferheintz@nafi.com. 15t-NFI040616.indd 1

Residential Counselors Independent Living Program

In response to a community need, NFI VT is hiring to serve transitioning young adult males, 17 – 22 years old, in a staffed house in Chittenden County. The staff will provide mentoring, service coordination, environmental oversight and supervision. The focus of the program is to provide independent living skills and a bridge to adult mental health services. NFI VT is seeking two residential counselors at this time. The preferred candidates will have the ability to work independently, yet also be team players. Experience working with adults with mental illness a plus. Both part-time and full-time positions include evening, overnight and weekend shifts. Bachelors and related experience preferred. Please contact heatherbarton@nafi.com with cover letter and resume if interested

Residential Counselors Shelburne House

The Shelburne House Program of NFI Vermont is seeking a Residential Counselor. Shelburne House is a residential program which provides assessment and stabilization services to male teenagers, ages 13-18. Responsibilities include supporting youth, ADL (activity, daily learning), assisting with independent living skills, and implementing treatment plans created by clinicians. Experience working with teenagers with emotional and behavioral challenges desired. BA in psychology or related field highly desirable. There is a full time and part time positive available. Send cover letter and resume to Rachael Donovan at rachaeldonovan@nafi.com.

Therapeutic Case Manager St. Albans

The NFI St. Albans wraparound program is seeking a therapeutic case manager to provide comprehensive clinical services to youth and families. The ideal candidate would be a flexible, outside the box thinker to provide trauma informed care while interacting with multi-stressed systems. The case manager is responsible for collaborating with teams and families to develop and guide treatment; this includes providing clinical supervision within the WRAP microteam. Master’s degree in social work, counseling or related field preferred. Send resume and cover letter to tessisimmons@nafi.com

Weekend Awake Overnight Counselor Group Home

The NFI Group Home is seeking a hardworking, committed and passionate person to join our staff team in the role of a weekend Awake Overnight Counselor. The Group Home, located in Burlington, is a long-term residential program, which provides intensive treatment services to males and females, ages 13-18. The Awake Overnight Counselor provides safety, supervision and support to the youth during the sleeping hours. The position is 30-hours per week on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Please send cover letter and resume to Jen Heintz at jenniferheintz@nafi.com. 4/4/16 3:41 PM

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Hegeman Electric, Inc. is hiring!

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Curtis Lumber Company is looking to fill an open Sales position in our Burlington location. The ideal candidate would possess:

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• Excellent customer service skills

Finance management career opportunity available for an experienced financial professional. The Office of the Vermont State treasurer, Treasury Operations Division, is seeking a strong senior level professional with experience in complex financial accounting and reporting, budget management, program management, and internal controls to join the team as Financial Manager I. In this position you will participate as a member of a team responsible for the banking and cash management of more than $5 billion annually in receipts and disbursements, maintaining the State’s banking services network, preparing financial statements and schedules for internal use and for the State’s annual consolidated financial report, and other financial duties associated with the division. The Financial Manager I may serve as the liaison with federal agencies, state departments, local community partners, and auditors. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

• Previous industry and/or building material experience preferred but we will train the right candidate • High level of motivation • Interest in developing strong partnerships with our customers Curtis Lumber Co. is one of the 40 largest and fastest growing building materials companies in the country. We offer competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. Please stop in our Burlington branch, email your resume to employment@curtislumber.com or visit our employment page at curtislumber.com. Curtis Lumber Co. is an equal opportunity employer.

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We are looking for a licensed electrician and electrical apprentices to join our team. Individuals must have a good work ethic and be looking for long-term employment with a reputable company. Please visit our website hegemanelectric.com for detailed job descriptions and instructions on applying.

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MARKETING COORDINATOR Fletcher/CSI, a global competitive strategy consulting agency, is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to help take our marketing to a new level of excellence and performance. The Coordinator will work directly with the CEO and interact with key team members to develop and implement marketing strategies, create collateral, create and execute coordinated marketing campaigns, and manage our digital presence. We’re looking for skills in managing marketing elements including graphic design, campaign management, web site content updates, and supporting trade show presence. Your skills and attitude are more important than a long work history. This exciting new role will help transform the image of our global consulting company and open new markets for our strategic consulting services. Duties of the Marketing Coordinator include: • Overall alignment/integration of marketing activities and ownership of marketing calendar • Continuous support of company social media, including Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, Scoopit, etc. • Update and manage company website • Develop, maintain, and update print and electronic sales and marketing collateral • Coordinate and provide support for trade shows and exhibitions; attend select trade shows domestically and globally • Conduct email marketing campaigns and lead-generation efforts • Assist with the collation of information for promotional literature • Assist with writing articles and promotional material for the company • Update and maintain the marketing department's documentation and databases • Work with 3rd party vendors

From G.E.D. to Ph.D. and everything in between.

• Residential Support Staff • Community Support Staff • Crisis Clinicians • Children & Adult Case Managers • Licensed Therapists • Behavioral Support -School Settings • Home Providers

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Requirements of the role • BS/BA degree required (marketing not essential but an advantage) • Effective project management skills • Sound understanding of marketing principles • Experience with social/digital media • Computer proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign and Adobe PhotoShop • Strong administrative and organizational skills

The Family Center 130 Fisher Pond Road St. Albans, VT 05478 www.ncssinc.org

On-site Interviews

Please send a cover letter and resume to: info@fletchercsi.com

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YARD FOREMAN Curtis Lumber Company is looking to fill a Yard Foreman position at our Burlington location. The person in this position will work closely with the Branch Manager and will be responsible to oversee all Yard Operations and Personnel. The ideal candidate would possess: • • • • •

Strong leadership skills Previous supervisory/management experience Industry/product knowledge Ability to work in a team environment Interest in developing strong partnerships with our customers

Curtis Lumber Co. is one of the 40 largest and fastest growing building materials companies in the country and is committed to delivering top-notch service. Curtis Lumber Co. offers competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. Please fill out an online application on our employment page at curtislumber.com, visit our Burlington Store or send your resume to employment@curtislumber. com. C Curtis Lumber Co. is an equal opportunity employer.

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BioTek Instruments, Inc. is a market leader in detection and imaging instrumentation for life science and drug discovery research. We are recognized globally for our innovative product line and excellent customer service. Currently we are searching for an exceptional candidate to join our Marketing Customer Care team as an International Bi-Lingual Customer Care Specialist. In this role you will provide pro-active and comprehensive customer care to international customers, distributors and sales managers in order to cultivate, maintain and maximize these relationships. Primary responsibilities include managing customer leads, quotes, bids and orders acting as key contact in support of our international direct sales offices and staff. Successful coordination with other departments with respect to delivery schedules, accounting issues and meeting customer requirements is essential. This individual will be required to attend trade shows and representative sales meetings when needed. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in French and English with ability to read, write and speak in both languages. Qualifications also include previous customer service experience preferably in a manufacturing setting with international customers, professional oral communication, excellent telephone presentation and demonstrated ability to handle difficult customer issues and work well with team members. Experience with data entry and word processing, exceptional organizational skills and a willingness to work extra hours including weekends and evenings with some travel is also required. Associate’s degree preferred. BioTek has a strong positive team culture and attributes its success to our dedicated employees. We offer a casual yet professional and respectful work environment as well as an excellent benefits package. Please apply by submitting resumes to hrresumes@biotek.com.

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The Converse Home, an Assisted Living Community located in downtown Burlington, is now hiring a full time Server for our dining department. The shifts are Sunday-Thursday from 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Our benefit package includes Medical and Dental, Pension and Vacation time. The right person will be a team player, reliable, friendly, compassionate and enjoys working with the elderly.

FULL TIME NIGHT CAREGIVER

We are now hiring a Full time, benefited caregiver to join our Night team. 10:30 p.m.-7 a.m. including every other weekend. The right person will be reliable and have experience working with the elderly. Please send your resume to kellie@conversehome.com. THE CONVERSE HOME A community of caring for elders

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PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER Shelburne Farms seeks a full-time Public Relations Manager to join our Communications and Development team. This position will plan, organize, and implement public relations strategies to enhance community and media relationships and the Farm’s work in education for sustainability and food systems. Experience in social media, public relations, and marketing desired. For a job description visit our website at shelburnefarms.org. Apply to searchcommitteee@shelburnefarms.org

PROGRAM ASSOCIATE & REGISTRAR Shelburne Farms seeks a full-time Program Associate and Registrar to join our administration team. Must have strong organizational and exceptional customer service skills. For a job description visit our website at shelburnefarms.org. Apply to jobs@shelburnefarms.org

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Non-smoking Legal Secretary/ Paralegal needed for small, busy downtown Burlington law firm with experience in the areas of Master’s degree required and clinical licensure strongly preferred. Family, Criminal and Adoption Experience in mental health and/or substance abuse recovery Law to start as soon as possible. support is required. Must be willing to participate in and foster Part-time (no benefits) to start the therapeutic community milieu. Full time with benefits; with possibility of eventual fulltime work. Applicant must be a primarily 8 a.m. -4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, with flexibility around flexible self-starter and organized evening and weekend rotations. multitasker who works well Please resume to marym@springlakeranch.org. individually and with a team. Experience with WordPerfect, Amicus and/or TABS a plus. Duties include preparing and 4t-SpringLakeRanch032316.indd 1 3/21/16 10:04 AM reviewing documents; organizing binders; extensive client contact in person, by phone and via email; ordering supplies; opening The Residence at Shelburne Bay, a premier Level and closing files; filing; and III hospitality-oriented senior living community in scheduling appointments.

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Applicants must have good verbal and written communications skills and be nurturing, caring and reliable. Must be comfortable with computers. Previous caregiving experience preferred; however, we are willing to train applicants with strong qualifications and the willingness to learn. Candidates are also eligible to apply for a promotion to medication technician after 90 days of exemplary performance. Background checks required. We offer competitive salaries and benefits for full-time positions including health, dental, vision, paid time off and a comfortable and peaceful working environment where our residents are nurtured and allowed to age with grace and dignity. Send reply with your resume or stop by and pick up an application at: The Residence at Shelburne Bay 185 Pine Haven Shores Road Shelburne, VT 05482

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Direct-to-Consumer Digital Marketing Manager We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, digital savvy individual to manage marketing, merchandising, and analytics for our consumer website. Candidate will develop and implement strategy for outbound email campaigns, manage consumer web data and testing, and be responsible for driving average order, conversion rate, and overall traffic. Understanding of SEO and web development very important. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 3-5 years of relevant experience required. Part-Time Fulfillment Assistant Our fulfillment team seeks detail-oriented, motivated individuals who can switch between assigned tasks as needed. Responsibilities include picking and packing orders according to requirements, boxing/tagging/hanging garments, and participating in physical inventories. Daytime and evening hours offered.

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VT Child Welfare Training Partnership is hiring a new Training Coordinator to work with the Kinship, Foster & Adoptive Families Training Team. The KFAF Team, led by Jennifer Jorgenson, provides and coordinates training to DCF Licensed Caregivers through district based Foundations First Steps, Foundations Classroom, Fostering to Forever Trainings along with regionally offered Advanced Trainings. They are also intricately involved in the Placement Stability Project, delivery of the Resource Parent Curriculum Plus and the development and coordination of a Foster Parent Mentoring program. This position will enhance the KFAF Team’s ability to continue to expand their work with the Placement Stability Project, reaching out to our Community Mental Health Providers and the development of a certificate program focused on Trauma Informed Practice for professionals across Vermont. Driving and some evenings are required in the coordination and delivery of training. Master’s degree is required for this position. If you have an interest in these areas see the link below. Please consider applying today!

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New New England’s premier special event company England’s premier special event companyisisseeking seeking hardworking, enthusiastic individuals to to join our team. hardworking, enthusiastic individuals join our team. We applicationsfor for the following Weare arecurrently currently accepting accepting applications the following (available late April/early seasonal positions (availableMay May through 1 throughNovember November 1) 1):

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Clinician: Seeking a Vermont licensed MSW mental health professional with excellent clinical skills to provide outpatient psychotherapy to adults. LADC licensure a plus. Strong Assessment skills and willingness to collaborate with larger AOP team are critical. Crisis Bed Program Coordinator: Coordinate two-bed crisis support program. Provide support counseling, screening, planning for placement in crisis bed program, and discharge. Master’s degree in mental health field and two years experience required.

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Community Support Staff: Provide outreach and office-based support to adults coping with psychiatric disabilities. Work flexibly as part of interdisciplinary treatment teams to provide treatment planning, coordination and implementation of services to assist individuals in recovery process. Bachelor’s degree and experience in human services preferred. Y&F Outreach Clinician: Work in homes, communities and schools with children, adolescents, and families with emotional and behavioral challenges. Master’s degree and two to four years counseling experience required. Behavior Interventionist: Provide 1:1 support and training in behavioral, social, and communicative skills to children in home and school settings. Extensive training in ABA, traumainformed supports and ASD intervention provided. Bachelor’s degree required.

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Customer service and sales support specialist responsible for: managing calls from individual consumers and retailers; responding to inquiries; taking and entering orders; researching and calling trade prospects; preparing for promotional mailings and trade shows; updating electronic records; filing and other sales support tasks. Customer service and sales support experience preferred. Must possess strong telephone presence, flexibility to multitask and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Professional references required. Full time employment. Compensation commensurate with experience. Paid holidays and paid time off. Health insurance and retirement plan available. Potential for advancement. Near Exit 17 in Milton. Interested? Qualified candidates send a letter of interest and resume to Human Resources at Vermont Christmas Company:

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North End since 2014, is about to make that transition. The two-person, three-barrel operation, run by DAN UKOLOWICZ and KARA PAWLUSIAK, will move out of the couple’s garage and into 1127 North Avenue, the former Body Le Bronze tanning salon. The new space will give Ukolowicz and Pawlusiak room for a tasting room with a capacity of about 50. On

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Nine Vermont pizza places have made it into a book called Where to Eat Pizza: The Last Word on the Slice. Authored by Daniel Young, the tome features 1,700 pizzerias from around the world and was published on April 4 by Phaidon Press. Former Seven Days food writer Alice Levitt, one of five writers who contributed to the Vermont listings, describes it as a “big, fat book of truly the best pizza in the world.” Seven Days is inclined to agree, since the book includes such local favorites as PIZZERIA VERITÀ and AMERICAN

Many great Vermont breweries started as garage operations and grew into something larger. SIMPLE ROOTS BREWING, which has been making beers in a garage in Burlington’s New

the brewing front, “it opens up a world of possibilities,” says Ukolowicz. “Right now, we have to be mindful in what we’re making,” he explains; Simple Roots only sells in bottles, so each brew needs a label and Universal Product Code. Soon the couple will be able to sell beer and fill growlers in their own taproom. The goal is to work toward becoming a seven-barrel brewhouse with a fermenter. “We’re going to make a bunch of different beers,” says Ukolowicz, who hopes to open the tasting room early this summer. In the meantime, the pair will continue

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CAREER SERVICES: A Community College of Vermont job-hunt helper assists employment seekers with everything from résumé writing to online applications. Winooski Memorial Library, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 655-6424.

MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE WORKSHOP: Folks learn to cut and paste like pros with artist Carolyn Crotty. Whirled Tree Arts, Burlington, noon-1:30 p.m. $5-10. Info, 448-2141.

TECH HELP WITH CLIF: Folks develop skill sets applicable to smartphones, tablets and other gadgets. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, noon-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6955.

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VERMONT FAMILY NETWORK CONFERENCE: Parents and professionals caring for children with special needs network during a day of workshops featuring keynoter Susan Yuan. See vtfn.org for details. Hilton Burlington, 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m. $65-110. Info, 876-5315, ext. 246.

ADULT EVENING CRAFT GROUP: Unfinished projects get the attention they deserve. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6:15-7:45 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. KNITTERS & NEEDLEWORKERS: Crafters convene for creative fun. Colchester Meeting House, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

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DROP-IN HIP-HOP DANCE: Beginners are welcome at a groove session inspired by infectious beats. Swan Dojo, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. $15. Info, 540-8300. URBAN DANCE CLASS: Balance, space perception, body awareness and contemporary technique inform a lesson for hoofers of all experience levels. Room 131, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 5:30 p.m. $10. Info, 603-646-2422.

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AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: Healthy donors give the gift of life. Champlain College, Burlington, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 800-733-2767. APRIL IN WOODSTOCK: Locals welcome spring with an array of art, music, theater and literary events.

CLASSIC FILM SERIES: Movie lovers view cinematic masterpieces. Call for details. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581. ‘EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: MATISSE: FROM MOMA AND TATE MODERN’: A behind-the-scenes look at the “Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs” exhibit treats art lovers to rare archival footage of the artist, interviews and more. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 11 a.m. $5-10. Info, 382-9222. ‘JERUSALEM’: Large-format aerial shots take viewers on a virtual tour of the ancient city’s iconic sites. Northfield Savings Bank Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, noon & 2 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $10.50-13.50; free for kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

Dancing in the Street When procuring performers for her contemporary dance company, choreographer Sonia Destri Lie looked beyond conventional repertory dance school walls. Venturing into the rough areas of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the artistic director tapped into the city’s vibrant street dance culture to assemble the top-notch troupe Companhia Urbana de Dança. The company’s nine young members combine artistry and athleticism in spirited performances, blending bits of their personal experiences with street, hip-hop, samba, capoeira and contemporary styles. Two signature works, “I. You. We … All black!” and “Na Pista,” address issues of race, identity and culture through what the San Francisco Chronicle calls “a marvel of gritty, physical energy.”

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COMMUNITY SUPPER: Friends and neighbors connect over a scrumptious spread. Feel free to bring a dessert to share. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 5-5:45 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 300.

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IN-STORE TASTING: Deirdre Heekin of La Garagista Farm + Winery introduces Vermont-made vinos. Dedalus Wine, Burlington, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-2368. INTRODUCTION TO BAKING WITH NATURAL SOURDOUGH: Brotbakery’s Heike Meyer breaks down the steps of making naturally leavened loaves with a fermented culture. City Market/Onion River Co-op, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. $5-10; preregister; limited space. Info, 861-9757. VERMONT PRESERVATION SOCIETY FOOD SWAP & POTLUCK: Homemade, homegrown and responsibly foraged fare changes hands at a gourmet gathering. Bring five to 10 items to swap. Incubator, Winooski, 7-9 p.m. $5; cash bar. Info, 279-3444.

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BRIDGE CLUB: Strategic players have fun with the popular card game. Burlington Bridge Club, Williston, 9:15 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. $6. Info, 872-5722. WED.6

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Greatest Hits Evelyn Glennie’s music gives new meaning to the phrase “feeling the beat.” Profoundly deaf since age 12, the percussionist picks out notes via vibrations that run through her feet and body as she plays. Sticks in hand, the mistress of rhythm has recorded more than 30 albums, won three Grammy Awards and become one of the only players to maintain a full-time career as a solo percussionist. Glennie performs both unaccompanied and alongside members of Vermont’s Community Engagement Lab Festival Orchestra in works by Ney Rosauro, Arvo Pärt, Tchaikovsky and Dvořák.

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LIFE DRAWING: Artists put pencil to paper with a live model as their muse. Bring personal materials. The Front, Montpelier, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $10. Info, 839-5349.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR NEW BUSINESS OWNERS: Entrepreneurs prepare to avoid common mistakes and employ preventative measures to protect their enterprises. FarVision, Rutland, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, info.vermont@ cweonline.org.

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What better way to celebrate National Poetry Month than by taking in a reading from a renowned master of verse? The New England Review and the Middlebury College Creative Writing Program present NER poetry editor Rick Barot in an intimate appearance. The RICK BAROT award-winning wordsmith treats lit lovers to selected stanzas from his latest collection, 2015’s Thursday, April 7, 4:30Chord, filled with what Publishers Weekly describes as “meditative, personal poems.” “At his 5:30 p.m., at Adirondack House, Middlebury best,” according to the literary trade magazine, “Barot seamlessly weaves history, image College. Free. Info, 443and etymology in ways that offer the reader new eyes to see language and the world it 5075. nereview.com describes.” What more could a poet hope to achieve?

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In the hands of electronic sound artist Jake Meginsky, the song “Last Mistress” by Kim Gordon and Bill Nace’s experimental music duo Body/ Head, transforms from an electric-guitar grind into a nearly 14-minute mashup of white noise, minimal beats and ghostly vocals. Seemingly more into creating moods than songs, Meginsky digs into dub, house, avant-jazz and West African percussion to create the type of electronica showcased on his solo LP Vandals. The sonic architect, who has shown his artistry through sound installations everywhere from Bennington College to Beijing’s Today Art Museum, performs as part of the Signals Experimental Media Art Series. A discussion and Q&A session follow.

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HERBAL FIRST AID: BEYOND ECHINACEA & PLANTAIN POULTICES: Heather Irvine of Giving Tree Botanicals presents lesser-known herbs to add to natural medicine chests. Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. $10-12. Info, 224-7100.

MIDDLEBURY FITNESS BOOT CAMP: Participants 4/1/16 2:11 PM improve strength, agility, endurance and cardiovascular fitness with interval training. Middlebury Municipal Gym, 7-8 a.m. $12. Info, 343-7160. MINDFUL WORKWEEKS: WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEDITATION: Give your brain a break at a midweek “om” session followed by tea and conversation. Milarepa Center, Barnet, 7-8 p.m. Donations. Info, 633-4136.

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NIA WITH LINDA: Eclectic music and movements drawn from healing, martial and dance arts propel an animated, barefoot workout. South End Studio, Burlington, 8:30-9:30 a.m. $14; free for first-timers. Info, 372-1721.

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RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: A stretching session for all ability levels builds physical and mental strength to support healing. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 861-3150.

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MORNING FLOW YOGA: Greet the day with a grounding and energizing class for all levels. The Wellness Collective, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. $10. Info, 540-0186.

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MINDFULNESS CLASS: Dogma-free meditative techniques lead to peace, joy and freedom. Exquisite Mind Studio, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. $520. Info, 735-2265.

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SONG CIRCLE: Music lovers congregate for an acoustic session of popular folk tunes. Godnick Adult Center, Rutland, 7:15-9:15 p.m. Donations. Info, 775-1182.

STORY TIME WITH A TWIST: Wee ones get the wiggles and giggles out with Ms. Liza. Highgate Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 868-3970. TODDLER TIME: Puzzles, puppets, stories and art supplies entertain tots ages 4 and under. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 748-8291.

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INSIGHT MEDITATION: Attendees deepen their understanding of Buddhist principles and practices. Wellspring Mental Health and Wellness Center, Hardwick, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 472-6694.

STORY TIME FOR 3- TO 5-YEAR-OLDS: Preschoolers stretch their reading skills through activities involving puppets and books. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

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MICHAEL ARNOWITT: Part performance and part lecture, the First Wednesdays series presentation “An Evening of George Gershwin” explores the music and era of the American composer. Trinity Episcopal Church, Rutland, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 773-1860.

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EPIC MINDFULNESS MEDITATION: Guided practice and group conversation with Yushin Sola cultivate well-being. Railyard Apothecary, Burlington, 7:308:30 p.m. $14. Info, 299-9531.

STORY TIME & PLAYGROUP: Engrossing plots unfold into projects for young ‘uns up to age 6 and their grown-ups. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

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BEGINNER ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: Students build a foundation in reading, speaking and writing. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, reference@burlingtonvt.gov. BEGINNER RUSSIAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Language lovers learn the basics of the Eastern Slavic tongue. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-6:45 p.m. Free. Info, reference@burlingtonvt.gov. ‘CLUB DE LECTURE’: Fatou Diome’s La préférence nationale inspires French-language dialogue among readers. Klein Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-8:15 p.m. $3. Info, laurenceclerfeuille@yahoo.com. GERMAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Community members practice conversing auf Deutsch. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, reference@burlingtonvt.gov. INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Speakers fine-tune their skills. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:45-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, reference@burlingtonvt.gov. INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: Pupils improve their speaking and grammar mastery. Private residence, Burlington, 6 p.m. $20. Info, 324-1757.

R.I.P.P.E.D.: Resistance, intervals, power, plyometrics, endurance and diet define this high-intensity physical-fitness program. North End Studio B, Burlington, 6 p.m. $10. Info, 578-9243.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: Participants take communication to the next level. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, reference@burlingtonvt.gov.

TREAD & SHRED: Active bodies take to treadmills and elliptical machines for a motivating group workout. Your Personal Best Fitness, South Burlington, 6-6:45 p.m. $15. Info, 658-1616.

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ZUMBA: Lively Latin rhythms fuel this dancefitness phenomenon for all experience levels. Vergennes Opera House, 6-7 p.m. $10. Info, 349-0026.

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BOOK DISCUSSIONS FOR HOMESCHOOLED STUDENTS: Youngsters, grouped by age, chat about celebrated titles. Call for details. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. ‘DIVERGENT’ PARTY: Teenage fans of Veronica Roth’s science-fiction trilogy screen the film adaptations of the first two novels while munching on pizza. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6-11 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660. DOROTHY CANFIELD FISHER BOOK DISCUSSION: Readers ages 8 through 11 weigh in on The Misadventures of the Family Fletcher by Dana Alison Levy. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660. KIDS’ OPEN GYM: Physical fitness is disguised as fun for children ages 6 to 10. Church of the Nazarene, Williston, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 878-8591.

RUN WITH THE HASH: Beer hounds of legal age earn sips with an invigorating jog. Burlington City Hall Park, 6:30-9 p.m. $5; free for first-timers. Info, 223-5399.

DANCE-BASED CONDITIONING: Melissa Ham-Ellis leads a series of stretching and strengthening movements. No dance experience is required. Fusion 802 Dance, South Burlington, 7:15-8:15 p.m. $15. Info, 444-0100.

KINGDOM ALL STARS: Middle- and high-school musicians show their stuff in a wide range of styles. Fuller Hall, St. Johnsbury Academy, 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. $4. Info, 748-2600.

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ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING: First through sixth graders get extra help in reading, math and science. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 4-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.

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music

A CAPPELLA MASTER CLASS: Folks are free to observe as the Swingle Singers school local ensembles in singing sans accompaniment. Faulkner Recital Hall, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 603-646-2422. DRUMMING CLASSES FOR DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING VERMONTERS: Children and adults with hearing impairment pound out rhythms on percussion instruments. Burlington Taiko, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 857-5653. EAST BAY JAZZ ENSEMBLE: The Farmers Night Concert Series continues with a swinging set channeling the sounds of classic big bands. House Chamber, Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 828-2228.

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WOMEN’S PICKUP BASKETBALL: Drive to the hoop! Ladies dribble up and down the court during an evening of friendly competition. See meetup.com for details. Lyman C. Hunt Middle School, Burlington, 8-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, carmengeorgevt@gmail.com.

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DAVID MCCULLOUGH JR.: In his First Wednesdays series lecture, the father of four chimes in on child rearing with “’You Are Not Special’ ... and Other Encouragements.” Norwich Congregational Church, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1184. HAVILAND SMITH: The former CIA chief of counterterrorism shares his expertise in the First Wednesdays series presentation “Understanding Islamic Extremism.” St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291. IDEAS ON TAP: ‘THAT’S ART?’: Champlain College professor David Mills curates a conversation on encountering creative works with an open mind. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0406. MARK A. STOLER: The professor talks martial history in “Myths of World War II,” a First Wednesday series address. Goodrich Memorial Library, Newport, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 334-7902. NANCY JAY CRUMBINE: Presented as part of the First Wednesdays series, “The Legacy of Rachel Carson” examines the environmental scientist’s clarity, courage and brilliance. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4095.

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THE METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE IN HD: Kristine Opolais lifts her voice in a breathtaking production of Madame Butterfly, broadcast to the big screen. Palace 9 Cinemas, South Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $1824. Info, 660-9300. ‘THE MOUNTAINTOP’: Martin Luther King Jr. spends a memorable night in a Memphis, Tenn., motel in Katori Hall’s Laurence Olivier Awardwinning play. Barrette Center for the Arts, White River Junction, 10 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. $15-55. Info, 296-7000.

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MUD SEASON BOOK SALE: Bookworms select new reads from thousands of titles. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. REBECCA KNEALE GOULD: The author navigates the desire to go back to the land in her book At Home in Nature: Modern Homesteading and Spiritual Practice in America. Room 104, St. Edmund’s Hall, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2000. WEDNESDAY CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: Lit lovers analyze works-in-progress penned by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 110 Main

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ART PLAY TIME: Participants express their artistry through loosely themed projects in a fun, social environment. Expressive Arts Burlington, 10-11:45 a.m. $20. Info, 862-5302. OPEN STUDIOS: Creatives meet new friends and make art in a community setting. Expressive Arts Burlington, noon-2 p.m. $15. Info, 862-5302. PORTFOLIO NIGHT: Visual artists partake in a panel discussion with professionals and educators aimed at assembling a spot-on sampling of work. Burlington City Arts, 6-8 p.m. Free; cash bar. Info, 865-7166.

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MILTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING: Community members discuss the past year’s projects and plan for future endeavors. Milton Historical Museum, 7 p.m. Free. Info, miltonhistorical@yahoo.com.

conferences

INVENTION 2 VENTURE CONFERENCE: Academic researchers, students, entrepreneurs and business leaders from around Vermont examine ways to protect, develop and finance their ideas. Silver Maple Ballroom, Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 1-5 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 656-8780.

dance

SWING DANCE WITH JULIANA & BRAD: Do the jitterbug! Drop-ins are welcome to move and shake in the styles of the ’20s, ’30s and ’40s. North End Studio B, Burlington, 7:15-8:45 p.m. $10; $15 per couple. Info, 825-6392.

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AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: See WED.6, Middlebury Ambulance Center, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Charlotte Senior Center, 2-7 p.m. APRIL IN WOODSTOCK: See WED.6.

CAREER SERVICES: See WED.6.

food & drink

COCKTAIL PARTY: Themed libations please palates at a weekly sipping session complete with shuffleboard. Stonecutter Spirits, Middlebury, noon-8 p.m. Cost of drinks; BYO food. Info, 388-3000.

Sam Bush Band Sat., April 9, 8pm sponsored by CELEBRATION SERIES

SALUD: Philanthropic oenophiles pair hors d’oeuvres with select wines, then bid on bottles to add to their collections. Proceeds benefit the Community Health Centers of Burlington. The Essex Culinary Resort & Spa, 6:30-9 p.m. $75. Info, 264-8193.

games

CHITTENDEN COUNTY CHESS CLUB: Checkmate! Strategic thinkers make calculated moves as they vie for their opponent’s king. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 324-1143.

health & fitness

COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS: Twenty minutes of guided practice with Andrea O’Connor alleviate stress and tension. Tea and a discussion follow. Winooski Senior Center, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 233-1161. CORNWALL FITNESS BOOT CAMP: Interval training helps participants improve strength, agility, endurance and cardiovascular fitness. Cornwall Town Hall, 10-11 a.m. $12. Info, 343-7160. DESIGN YOUR OWN PRACTICE: Yoga devotees plan a custom home routine tailored to meet individual needs. Evolution Physical Therapy & Yoga, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $16. Info, 864-9642. FORZA: THE SAMURAI SWORD WORKOUT: Students sculpt lean muscles and gain mental focus when using wooden replicas of the weapon. North End Studio A, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $10. Info, 578-9243. ‘NOURISH YOUR CHAKRAS’ SERIES: Lauren Fowler and Caitlin Downey lead attendees through an in-depth exploration of the body’s seven energy centers. Sangha Studio, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $20-25; preregister; limited space. Info, 448-4262.

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COLCHESTER PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Captivating narratives pave the way for crafts and activities for youngsters ages 3 through 6. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10:30-11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.

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CAFFEINE WITH CREATIVES: LEGAL ISSUES FOR CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS: From copyright law to trademark infringement, designers learn their rights during a talk by attorney Andrew Manitsky. Coffee and bagels are provided. Karma Bird House Gallery, Burlington, 7:45-8:45 a.m. $5; free for AIGA members. Info, communications@nhvt.aiga.org.

‘A LEGO BRICKUMENTARY’: Colorful cubes are the building blocks of creativity for both kids and adults around the world in this 2014 documentary. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

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VERMONT ORGANICS RECYCLING SUMMIT: ‘A DECADE OF PIONEERING ORGANICS MANAGEMENT’: Keynoter Susan Antler offers scientific insight during a day of workshops, talks and exhibits centered on small- and large-scale composting. Judd Gym, Vermont Technical College, Randolph Center, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $45-60. Info, 223-9860.

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READ TO ARCHIE THE THERAPY DOG: Bookworms join a friendly canine for entertaining tails — er, tales. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:15-4 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. THURSDAY PLAY TIME: Kiddos and their caregivers convene for casual fun. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 878-4918. WORD PLAY FOR KIDS: A wide variety of verbal interactions improve language skills in 3- and 4-year-olds. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, reference@burlingtonvt.gov.

language

FRENCH CONVERSATION: Francophones fine tune their speaking skills. Bradford Public Library, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 222-4536. MANDARIN CHINESE CLASS: A native speaker teaches the dialect spoken throughout northern and southwestern China. Agape Community Church, South Burlington, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 503-2037. PLAUDERSTUNDE: Conversationalists with basic knowledge of the German language put their skills to use over lunch. Zen Gardens, South Burlington, noon. Cost of food. Info, 863-3305.

lgbtq

LGBTQ BOOK DISCUSSION: Emily M. Danforth’s The Miseducation of Cameron Post inspires dialogue among readers. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. SIX NIGHTS OF POP-UP PEARL: THE ‘HEDWIG’ AFTER-PARTIES: Live music and DJ sets propel an epic 135 Pearl reunion following a performance of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 10 p.m. $10-12; free for play ticket holders. Info, 540-0406.

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DRUMMING CLASSES FOR DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING VERMONTERS: See WED.6, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 871-5002. AN EVENING WITH ROGER MCGUINN: Fans of the former member of the Byrds flock to hear his signature singing and guitar playing. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $35-45. Info, 457-3981.

‘HOW JUNGIAN ARCHETYPES CAN HELP YOU FIND A CAREER YOU LOVE’: Friends and colleagues pursue a more joyful personal and professional life at a weekly community gathering. Private residence, Burlington, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-2978.

‘THE WEDDING SINGER’: Spaulding High School students presents a musical adaptation of the eponymous movie starring Adam Sandler as an entertainer looking for love. Spaulding High School, Barre, 7:30 p.m. $5-10. Info, 476-4811.

sports

words

FREE AIKIDO CLASS: An introduction to the Japanese martial art focuses on centering and finding freedom while under attack. Aikido of Champlain Valley, Burlington, 6-7:15 p.m. Free. Info, 951-8900. MAD DASHES INDOOR BIKE RACING: Pedal pushers get their heart rates up on stationary bikes in head-to-head 15-to-20-second races. Call for start time. ArtsRiot, Burlington. $5. Info, 508-246-4315.

talks

BARRY ESTABROOK: The author of Tomatoland: How Modern Industrial Agriculture Destroyed Our Most Alluring Fruit provides food for thought. Terrace 124, Green Mountain College, Poultney, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 287-8377. DIDI PERSHOUSE: Systems-based ecological medicine restores health in individuals and their communities in a talk by the Center for Sustainable Medicine founder. Bradford Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 222-4536. PRESENTATION & PANEL DISCUSSION: Experts in health care, advocacy and law enforcement aim to raise awareness of human trafficking in Vermont and beyond. Pomerleau Alumni Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2000.

theater

‘HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH’: Robert Toms takes on the title role in this award-winning rock-and-roll musical staged by Shoebox Theatre. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 8 p.m. $17-20 includes Pop-Up Pearl after-party; for ages 18 and up. Info, 540-0406. ‘THE LITTLE MERMAID’: Missisquoi Valley Union High School students interpret the classic Disney tale about the underthe-sea adventures of Ariel, who longs to live above water. Missisquoi Valley Union Middle & High School, Swanton, 7 p.m. $7-10. Info, 309-4416. ‘MARY POPPINS’: A drab family gets a visit from a magical nanny in this beloved musical presented by Lyric Theatre. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $23-38. Info, 863-5966. THE METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE IN HD: See WED.6, 1 p.m.

OPEN MIC: Players, poets and F RI R .8 | F T OU storytellers test their talents onILM | F ‘MOON OVER BUFFALO’: SmallLY FISHING FILM stage. Jericho Town Library, 6:30-8:30 time actors with big dreams take center p.m. Free; BYOB; preregister to perform. Info, stage in Green Mountain College’s production of jerichoopenmic@gmail.com. Ken Ludwig’s comedy. Green Mountain College, Poultney, 7 p.m. $5; free for students. Info, SHELBURNE VINEYARD FIRST THURSDAY CONCERT 287-8098. SERIES: The Make Mentions dole out indie rock numbers in an intimate setting. Partial proceeds benefit ‘THE MOUNTAINTOP’: See WED.6, 2 & 7:30 p.m. the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity. ‘ON AN AVERAGE DAY’: Through humor, violence Shelburne Vineyard, 6 p.m. Free. Info, and a few beers, brothers Jack and Robert confront galbert@shelburnevineyard.com. their rocky past in this play by John Kolvenbach. THE SWINGLE SISTERS: From Björk to Bach, the a Hepburn Zoo, Hepburn Hall, Middlebury College, 8 cappella group gives voices to works by a wide variety p.m. $5. Info, 443-3168. of composers. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center ‘STUPID F***ING BIRD’: Anton Chekhov’s The for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. Seagull inspired this theatrical work by Aaron $17-30. Info, 603-646-2422. Posner. Seeler Studio Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 7:30 p.m. $6-12. Info, seminars 443-2834. HOME AUTOMATION & SMART HOME UNEDITED VOICES OF THE UPPER VALLEY: ‘THE TECHNOLOGY: Wylie Shipman walks homeowners RISING’: Survivors of domestic and sexual violence through Wi-Fi-enabled deadbolts, security cameras share their experiences through readings, dance and other electronic household systems. Hinge, and music. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 923-3088. Donations; preregister. Info, 603-448-0400.

BURLINGTON WRITERS WORKSHOP NEW MEMBER INFORMATION MEETING: Wordsmiths learn the ABCs of the feedback-based fiction, nonfiction and storytelling group. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup. com; limited space. Info, 383-8104. CHARD DENIORD: Vermont’s poet laureate shares his gift for verse with excerpts from Interstate. A Q&A follows. Phoenix Books Burlington, 7 p.m. $3. Info, 872-7111. EXTEMPO: Local raconteurs tell first-person true stories before a live audience. Bridgeside Books, Waterbury, 8 p.m. $5. Info, 244-1441. GARY MARGOLIS: Poems speak across cultures in a reading by the award-winning wordsmith. Three Bean Café, Randolph, supper, 5:30 p.m.; readings, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister for dinner. Info, 728-3533. JOHN ENGELS MEMORIAL POETRY READING: Local poet Greg Delanty pays tribute to the late St. Michael’s College professor with selected verse. Farrell Room, St. Edmund’s Hall, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2000. MUD SEASON BOOK SALE: See WED.6. RECITE!: Rhyme-and-meter masters regale listeners with original and chosen poetry at this monthly meetup. Mon Vert Café, Woodstock, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 457-299-7073. RICK BAROT: The New England Review poetry editor shares stanzas from his collection Chord. See calendar spotlight. Adirondack House. Middlebury College, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5075. STEPHEN KIERNAN: The Green Mountain State penman ponders his new novel-in-progress as part of the Distinguished Vermont Writers Series. New England Federal Credit Union, Williston, 5:306:30 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 800-400-8790. WILLIAM E. COLBY MILITARY WRITERS’ SYMPOSIUM: See WED.6, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

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LAUGH LOCAL VT COMEDY OPEN MIC: Comedians bring on the funny business in front of a supportive audience. American Legion Post 03, Montpelier, 8-10 p.m. Donations. Info, bobt42@hotmail.com.

community

FEAST TOGETHER OR FEAST TO GO: Senior citizens and their guests catch up over a shared meal. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, noon-1 p.m. $7-9; preregister. Info, 262-6288.

crafts

MAGGIE’S ADULT FIBER FRIDAY: Veteran knitter Maggie Loftus facilitates an informal gathering of crafters. Main Reading Room, Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 6maggie2@myfairpoint.net.

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AFRO DANCEHALL PARTY: Live entertainment by A2VT, DJ Matadi and DJ Bacon fuel a beat-driven shindig. North End Studio A, Burlington, 9 p.m.midnight. $5. Info, 863-6713. BALLROOM & LATIN DANCING: Samir Elabd leads choreographed steps for singles and couples. See ballroomnights.com for details. Williston Jazzercise Fitness Center, introductory lesson, 7-8 p.m.; dance, 8-9:30 p.m. $8 for dance; $14 for lesson and dance. Info, 862-2269. COMPANHIA URBANA DE DANÇA: Dancers from Rio de Janeiro fuse street, hip-hop, samba, capoeira and contemporary styles to spin stories in motion. See calendar spotlight. Moore Theater, Hopkins

Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $17-40. Info, 603-646-2422. ECSTATIC DANCE VERMONT: Jubilant movement with the Green Mountain Druid Order inspires divine connections. Christ Episcopal Church, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. $10. Info, 505-8010. QUEEN CITY CONTRA DANCE: Roger Kahle and friends dole out live tunes while Linda Leslie calls the steps. Bring clean, soft-soled shoes. Shelburne Town Hall, beginner session, 7:45 p.m.; dance, 8 p.m. $9; free for kids under 12. Info, 371-9492. TANGO: Hoofers looking to master the Argentine tradition focus on their footwork in a weekly class. Williston Jazzercise Fitness Center, lesson, 7-8 p.m.; social dance, 8-9:30 p.m. $10-14. Info, 862-2269. TZVETA KASSABOVA: Joined by Elena Demyanenko and Jennifer Nugent, the dancer delivers the collaborative work back up plan. Dance Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. $6-20. Info, 443-6433.

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AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: See WED.6, Alliance Community Fellowship, Rutland, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sharon Academy, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Craftsbury Academy, Craftsbury Common, 12:30-5:30 p.m. APRIL IN WOODSTOCK: See WED.6. SPRING AUCTION: “Springtime in Paris” inspires a French-themed evening of good eats and spirited bidding. Proceeds benefit the Champlain Valley Christian School Capital Campaign Fund. American Legion Post 27, Middlebury, 6:30 p.m. $7.50. Info, 759-2031.

fairs & festivals

VERMONT STATE DRAMA FESTIVAL: Ten awardwinning high school productions hit the stage during a celebration of theater complete with workshops and critique discussions. Fuller Hall, St. Johnsbury Academy, 1:30 p.m. $5-15. Info, wvinton@stjlabs.com.

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‘3 HEARTS’: There are more than two sides to the story of a man, his bride and her sister, all of whom are entwined in a love triangle in this 2014 drama shown in French with English subtitles. Room 101, Cheray Science Hall, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2000. FLY FISHING FILM TOUR: Viewers embark on a thrilling journey into the art and adventure of the sport. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, product showcase, 6 p.m.; film, 7:30 p.m. $15-20. Info, 388-7245. ‘JERUSALEM’: See WED.6.

food & drink

FAST-FOOD FRIDAY: Friends and neighbors rub elbows over a hearty spread of ham, potatoes, green bean casserole, rolls and dessert. Takeout is available. Carolyn’s Dream Methodist Community Center, Highgate, 5-7 p.m. $8; $20 per family of four. Info, 868-4921.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.6, 9:15 a.m.

health & fitness

BETTER BALANCE: A cardiovascular warm-up, strength training and targeted balancing exercises combine to improve stability and confidence. Pines Senior Living Community, South Burlington, 10-11 a.m. $5-6. Info, 658-7477. RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.6.

kids

ACORN CLUB STORY TIME: Little ones up to age 4 gather for read-aloud tales. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 748-8291. ALL-AGES STORY TIME: Babies, toddlers and preschoolers participate in finger plays and action rhymes. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

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DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Imaginative XP earners in grades 6 and up exercise their problem-solving skills in battles and adventures. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

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EARLY-BIRD MATH: Books, songs and games put a creative twist on mathematics. Richmond Free Library, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 434-3036.

‘MARY POPPINS’: See THU.7.

FAMILY AMPHIBIAN BIG NIGHT: Outdoor-loving kids and caregivers discover how semiaquatic species spend the winter. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 7-8:30 p.m. $10-12 per adultchild pair; $4-5 per additional child; preregister. Info, 434-3068. MUSIC WITH ROBERT: Sing-alongs with Robert Resnik hit all the right notes. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30-11 a.m. Free; groups must preregister. Info, reference@burlingtonvt.gov.

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SIX NIGHTS OF POP-UP PEARL: THE ‘HEDWIG’ AFTER-PARTIES: See THU.7.

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AARON FLINN & REBECCA PADULA: Folk-rock flavor finds eager ears at a benefit concert for Vermont Community Garden Network. Williston Old Brick Church, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $10-12; free for kids under 6. Info, 861-4769. CONCERT BAND: D. Thomas Toner conducts student musicians in works by Elliot del Borgo, Brian Balmages, Jack Stamp and others. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-2295. DRUMMING CLASSES FOR DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING VERMONTERS: See WED.6. JAKE MEGINSKY: Electronic sounds entrance listeners as part of the Signals Experimental Media Art Series. A discussion follows. See calendar spotlight. Center for Communication and Creative Media. Champlain College, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 338-1230. KIRTAN FUNDRAISER FOR BODHI & MIND YOGA: Attendees open their hearts and their voices during a playful and devotional performance by Jacquelyn McAndrew and Yogi Patrick. Sangha Studio, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 448-4262.

POSSUMHAW: The award-winning quintet serves up spirited folk and bluegrass stylings as part of the Old Firehouse Concert Series. Tinmouth Old Firehouse, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $10. Info, old.firehouse. concerts@gmail.com.

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EDUCATION ENRICHMENT FOR EVERYONE: Geology professor Charlotte Mehrtens brings the heat with “Implications of Global Climate Change.” Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5. Info, 864-3516.

‘MOON OVER BUFFALO’: See THU.7. ‘THE MOUNTAINTOP’: See WED.6, 7:30 p.m. NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND: Inspired by Scottish border ballads, a broadcast production of The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart takes audience members on a rhyming, musical journey. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $31-35. Info, 863-5966. ‘ON AN AVERAGE DAY’: See THU.7, 8 & 10:30 p.m. ‘STUPID F***ING BIRD’: See THU.7. ‘THE WEDDING SINGER’: See THU.7.

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FRIDAY MORNING WORKSHOP: Lit lovers analyze creative works-in-progress penned by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free; preregister at meetup. com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

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PRUNING & GRAFTING WORKSHOP: Michael Huck helps orchard owners and home horticulturalists prep apple trees for spring. Champlain Orchards, Shoreham, 10 a.m.-noon. $25 includes lunch. Info, 897-2777.

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THE BLACK & WHITE BALL: SOLD OUT. Patrons of the arts dress their best for an elegant evening of casino games and live and silent auctions. Stowe Mountain Lodge, 5 p.m.-midnight. $125. Info, 253-8358.

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PAINTING DEMO WITH ERIC TOBIN: Imbibers witness a work of art while sipping specialty cocktails. Smugglers’ Notch Distillery, Cabot Annex Complex, Waterbury Center, 6-7:30 p.m. $10. Info, 508-864-4807.

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2016 VERMONTERS’ BALL: Tunes by DJ Robbie entertain attendees, who mix and match formal wear with plaid, mud boots and more. Silent auction proceeds benefit the Mobius, Vermont’s Mentoring Partnership. Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 8-11 p.m. $15-20. Info, 651-0080. MONTPELIER MEMORY CAFÉ: People experiencing memory loss and their caretakers connect in a relaxed atmosphere. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-2518.

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CULTIVATING CLIMATE RESILIENCE SUMMIT: Educators convene for a day of environmentally focused panel discussions, workshops and talks. See vermontsweep.org for details. Montpelier High School, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $40-75; free for lead presenters. Info, 457-1230.

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COMPANHIA URBANA DE DANÇA: See FRI.8. CONTRA DANCE: Adina Gordon is the caller at a jamboree featuring live music by Red Dog Riley. Cornwall Town Hall, 7-9:30 p.m. $5. Info, 462-3722. CONTRA DANCE HARDWICK FAREWELL DANCE: Hoofers celebrate four years of food, friends and fun with toe-tapping tunes by Lamoille Landing and moves called by Lausanne Allen. Caledonia Grange, East Hardwick, potluck, 5:30 p.m.; dance, 6:30 p.m. $7; $4 per family member. Info, 472-5584.

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MICHAEL J. MORRIS: Middlebury College’s dance artist in residence considers the entanglements of human sexuality with the nonhuman world in “Ecosexuality in Performance.” Axinn Center, Starr Library, Middlebury College, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

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RELAY FOR LIFE: Participants complete laps around the track as part of the world’s largest cancer-fighting movement. UVM Archie Post Athletic Complex, Burlington, 4 p.m. Donations. Info, 872-6321.

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INFORMAL, IN-PROCESS SHARING: CHOREOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL J. MORRIS & MAREE REMALIA: Attendees watch works of dance artistry in motion. Room 109, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. NORWICH CONTRA DANCE: Folks in clean-soled shoes move to music by Turning Stile and calls from David Millstone. Bring a snack to share. Tracy Hall, Norwich, beginner walk-through, 7:45 p.m.; dance, 8 p.m. $6-9; donations for seniors; free for kids under 16. Info, uppervalleydmc@gmail.org. SECOND SATURDAY SWING DANCE: Quick-footed participants get into the groove with DJ-spun songs. Bring clean shoes with nonmarking soles. Champlain Club, Burlington, beginner lesson, 8 p.m.; dance, 8.30 p.m. $5. Info, 864-8382. STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY SHOWCASE: Young dancers deliver new works. Contemporary Dance & Fitness Studio, Montpelier, 7-8 p.m. $5-10. Info, 229-4676. TZVETA KASSABOVA: See FRI.8.

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EDUCATORS’ WORKSHOP — POETRY WITH THE STATE POET LAUREATE: Penman Chard deNiord encourages teachers and librarians to expose pupils to verse. Children’s Room, Bear Pond Books, Montpelier, 11 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 229-0774.

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CHOCOLATE TASTING: With the help of a tasting guide, chocoholics of all ages discover the flavor profiles of four different confections. Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory Store & Café, Burlington, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 864-1807. ROAST TURKEY SUPPER: Thanksgiving makes an off-season appearance at this tastebud pleaser, served buffet-style. Takeout is available. Vergennes United Methodist Church, 5-6:30 p.m. $5-9. Info, 877-3150.

games

CASINO NIGHT: Players try their luck in rounds of blackjack, craps and roulette. Bristol St. Ambrose Parish, 7:30 p.m. $20 includes $150 in gaming chips. Info, 453-2488. NORTHERN VERMONT SCRABBLE CLUB: Wordsmiths use lettered tiles to spell out winning combinations. Panera Bread, Barre, 1-5 p.m. Free. Info, 524-1801.

health & fitness

MIDDLEBURY FITNESS BOOT CAMP: See WED.6, 8-9 a.m. R.I.P.P.E.D.: See WED.6, North End Studio A, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. $10. Info, 578-9243.

kids

BIG RIG DAY: Gigantic parked vehicles enthrall youngsters at a family-friendly gathering. Swanton Village Municipal Building, 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 868-5077.

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PRACTICE SAT EXAM: Students put on their thinking caps for an authentic testing experience. Our Lady of Grace Parish, Colchester, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.

GOOD BEGINNINGS BABY & CHILD EXPO: ‘HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY!’: Little ones have fun with songs, games and SAT R .9 | M CKE magic, while vendors offer products etc. U SIC | SA R AH BL A and services for parents. See gbcvexpo. AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: See com for details. Berlin Elementary School, 9 WED.6, University Mall, South Burlington, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $8; free for kids. Info, 595-7953. a.m.-4 p.m. Texas Roadhouse, Williston, 11 a.m.-4 HOPSTOP FAMILY SHOW: COMPANHIA URBANA p.m. DE DANÇA: Stunning grace and athleticism shine APRIL IN WOODSTOCK: See WED.6. through a mashup of modern dance styles by the INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY MEETING PLACE: Brazilian troupe. Alumni Hall, Hopkins Center for Brainstorming leads to forming activity groups the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 11 a.m. for hobbies such as flying stunt kites and playing Free. Info, 603-646-2422. music. Presto Music Store, South Burlington, 10 ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING: See WED.6, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 658-0030. READ TO HANK THE THERAPY DOG: Tykes cozy PETER J. WOODS, ESTEPHANIA PUERTA, AMELIA up for a story session with a retriever. Burnham DEVOID & GERRITT WITTMER: An evening of solo Memorial Library, Colchester, 10:30-11 a.m. Free; stagings features experimental music, performance preregister. Info, 264-5660. art and poetry. New City Galerie, Burlington, 8:45SATURDAY DROP-IN STORY TIME: A weekly selec11:30 p.m. $5-10. Info, 609-707-2027. tion of songs and narratives engages all ages. TECH HELP: Electronics novices bring their quesBurnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10-11 a.m. tions to a hands-on help session with trained Free. Info, 264-5660. troubleshooters. Fairfax Community Library, 9-11 SCIENCE CHALLENGE: Critical thinkers tackle tasks a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 849-2420. in biology, physics and more. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, noon-12:30 p.m. fairs & festivals Regular admission, $10.50-13.50; free for members LEAP ENERGY FAIR: More than 75 exhibits highlight and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848. solar power, energy incentives, green building and STORY TIME EN FRANÇAIS: Caroline Juneau tells more at this family-friendly affair. Crossett Brook tales in her native language. Alliance Française of Middle School, Duxbury, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, the Lake Champlain Region, Burlington, 10:30-11 244-7829. a.m. $5; free for members. Info, 793-4361. NORTHEAST THEATRE ON ICE FESTIVAL: Regional figure skating teams lace up to perform before a language panel of judges. See champlainvalleyskatingclub.org LUNCH CONVERSATION GROUP: ‘LE DEUXIÈME for details. Gordon H. Paquette Ice Arena, Burlington, SAMEDI’: French-language speakers chat and chew 8 a.m.-7:50 p.m. $5. Info, cvsc_us@yahoo.com. in a casual atmosphere. La Villa Bistro & Pizzeria, VERMONT STATE DRAMA FESTIVAL: See FRI.8, 10 Shelburne, noon-2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, a.m. michelineatremblay@gmail.com.

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‘JERUSALEM’: See WED.6. ‘MR. TURNER’: Starring Timothy Spall, this 2014 drama paints a portrait of the British artist J.M.W. Turner. Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury College, 3 & 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

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ANNUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES: Various college groups, including the jazz orchestra, wind ensemble, chorale and a cappella ensembles, show their chops onstage. McCarthy Arts Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 1-5 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2284. THE AULOS ENSEMBLE: Period instruments propel a varied program by the baroque quintet. South Congregational Church, St. Johnsbury, 7:30 p.m. $6-18. Info, 748-7135. CRICKET BLUE: Close harmonies and heartfelt lyrics ring out at a release show for the acoustic duo’s EP Io. Henry Jamison opens. First Congregational Church, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, cricketbluemusic@gmail.com. CULLEY CONCERTO COMPETITION: Twenty Dartmouth College musicians vie for prize money in an afternoon of solo performance for strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., noon. Free. Info, 603-646-2422. DADDY LONG LEGS: Rick Ceballos, David Gusakov and Matt Witten combine their talents in lively interpretations of Celtic, jazz and more. Burnham Hall, Lincoln, 7:30 p.m. $8; free for kids and teens. Info, 388-6863. DRUMMING CLASSES FOR DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING VERMONTERS: See THU.7, 7-9 p.m. THE EARTH AND I: A high-energy set serves up rock and metal music. Doomfuck open. ROTA Gallery and Studio, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. $3-10. Info, rotagallery@gmail.com. EVELYN GLENNIE: ‘THE HEART OF SOUND’: Rhythms resonate throughout the theater when the percussionist collaborates with the Community Engagement Lab Festival Orchestra. See calendar spotlight. St. Johnsbury School, 7 p.m. $15-40. Info, 748-2600. AN EVENING WITH SAM BUSH: Lively newgrass numbers ring out courtesy of the award-winning multi-instrumentalist. Barre Opera House, 8 p.m. $36-40. Info, 476-8188. GUITAR OPEN MIC: Instrumentalists test their talents onstage. Pickering Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, reference@ burlingtonvt.gov.

VERMONT VIRTUOSI: A chamber ensemble featuring seven flutists hits all the right notes in the program “Pipe Dreams 3: Same Pipes, Different Dreams.” Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 881-9153.

outdoors

BIRDING BERLIN POND: Ornithology enthusiasts spot songbirds, waterfowl and more. Berlin Pond, 7-9:30 p.m. $10-15; preregister. Info, 229-6206.

seminars

DNA TESTS: FINDING COUSINS WITH AUTOSOMAL DNA (PART 2): An in-depth investigation of the genealogical research tool reaches the outer limbs of family trees. Vermont Genealogy Library, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester, 10:30 a.m.-noon. $5. Info, 310-9285. EARTHWALK FIELD INSTITUTE: WEAVING NATURAL FIBER ROPE: Plant and animal filaments find new life in the form of cord in a workshop with Luke Boushee. Hawthorn Meadow, Goddard College, Plainfield, 1-4 p.m. $25; preregister. Info, 454-8500. INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT WORD: Students work with the word processor’s advanced features and customization options. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217. VCAM’S DIGITAL EDITING CERTIFICATION: Adobe Premiere users get familiar with the most recent version of the editing software. Prerequisite of VCAM Access Orientation or equivalent, or instructor’s permission. VCAM Studio, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 651-9692.

sports

HIGH FIVES NEW ENGLAND POND SKIM CHAMPIONSHIP: Skiers and riders attempt to stay above water when propelling across a pond at this annual rite of spring. Stowe Mountain Resort, registration, 10-11 a.m.; skim time, 1 p.m. $20. Info, 530-562 4270.

theater

‘HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH’: See THU.7. ‘THE LITTLE MERMAID’: See THU.7, 2 & 7 p.m. ‘MARY POPPINS’: See THU.7, 1 & 7:30 p.m.

POSSUMHAW: Vocalist Colby Crehan leads the quintet in bluegrass and country-folk harmonies. Music Box, Craftsbury, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 586-7533.

THE METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE IN HD: See WED.6, Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 12:55 p.m. $16-25. Info, 748-2600.

SARAH BLACKER: Rock, pop, indie folk and Americana find common ground in the hands of the award-winning singer-songwriter. Brandon Music, 7:30 p.m. $20; $40 includes dinner package; preregister. Info, 247-4295.

‘THE MOUNTAINTOP’: See WED.6, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

‘SAVE THE STEEPLE’ CONCERT: The Carol Ann Jones Quartet keep listeners enthralled at a benefit for the Second Congregational Church’s steeple renovation project. Hyde Park Opera House, 7 p.m. $5-12. Info, 888-3636. SOCIAL BAND: The Burlington choral group gives voice to a song cycle by Anna Patton in “Rivers, Seas and Dreams: Musical Reflections on Water.” United Church of Hinesburg, 7:30-9 p.m. $15. Info, 355-4216. SOLARIS VOCAL ENSEMBLE: Members of the choral group sing into spring with the program “In Full Bloom.” Waterbury Congregational Church, 7:30 p.m. $15-20; free for kids under 1. Info, 863-5966.

‘MOON OVER BUFFALO’: See THU.7. NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: A researcher finds herself at the intersection of biology and psychology in a broadcast production of Tom Stoppard’s drama The Hard Problem. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 2 p.m. $20. Info, 775-0903. NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND: See FRI.8. ‘ON AN AVERAGE DAY’: See THU.7. ‘STUPID F***ING BIRD’: See THU.7, 2 & 7:30 p.m. ‘THE WEDDING SINGER’: See THU.7, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

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ALISON PRINE, KARIN GOTTSHALL & KERRIN MCCADDEN: PoetryFest continues with readings by the three Vermont wordsmiths. Phoenix Books Burlington, 4 p.m. $3. Info, 448-3350. MUD SEASON BOOK SALE: See WED.6, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

UNITED IN HARMONY A CAPPELLA CONTEST: Local vocalists belt out pitch-perfect tunes as they compete for cash prizes. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 7 p.m. $15-35. Info, 382-9222.

POETRY READING: Sydney Lea and Ralph Culver regale lit lovers with metrical excerpts. A Q&A follows. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 2-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Melodies by Saint-Saëns, Sibelius and Burlioz come alive in a program led by conductor Yutaka Kono. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-2295.

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VERMONT FIDDLE ORCHESTRA SPRING CONCERT: Guest soloist Randy Miller taps into bow-andstring traditions. A raffle rounds out the evening. Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 7 p.m. $12-15; free for kids 12 and under. Info, 229-4191.

activism

‘XOXO: LOVE THE LAKE’: Visitors show their affection for Lake Champlain through hands-on activities and workshops. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10.50-13.50; free for members and kids under 2. Info, 864-1848.

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MONTPELIER ANTIQUES MARKET: The past comes alive with offerings of furniture, artwork, jewelry and more at this ephemera extravaganza. Canadian Club, Barre, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $2-5. Info, 751-6138.

community

COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS WITH THE CENTER FOR MINDFUL LEARNING: Peaceful people gather for guided meditation and interactive discussions. Burlington Friends Meeting House, 5-7 p.m. $10. Info, assistant@centerformindfullearning.org.

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INK & DRINK: Sartorially savvy imbibers screen print their own T-shirts while sipping cider. Citizen Cider, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $25 includes T-shirt and a welcome drink. Info, newduds@gmail.com.

dance

‘DON QUIXOTE’: Cervantes’ eccentric hero embarks on an adventure-filled search for his perfect woman in a Bolshoi Ballet performance, broadcast to the big screen. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 12:55 p.m. $6-18. Info, 748-2600. STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY SHOWCASE: See SAT.9, 2-3 p.m.

education

OHAVI ZEDEK HEBREW SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Potential students learn about educational and cultural programming at the synagogue. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, naomi@ohavizedek.org.

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AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: See WED.6, Church of St. Isidore, Montgomery Center, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. APRIL IN WOODSTOCK: See WED.6. WILDLIFE SOCIAL & FILM: Presentations from outdoor experts give way to a screening of the awardwinning movie Medicine of the Wolf. Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, 5:30-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, protectourwildlifevt@gmail.com.

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‘FINDING NOAH’: A band of bold explorers embarks on a search for the final resting place of Noah’s Ark. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 3 p.m. $12. Info, 760-4634. ‘JERUSALEM’: See WED.6.

‘THE NEXT GENERATION’ AUDITIONS: Area high school students showcase their skills with brief vocal, ensemble or instrumental material. Chandler Music Hall, Randolph. Free; preregister. Info, 728-9402. SCIENCE CHALLENGE: See SAT.9.

language

DIMANCHES FRENCH CONVERSATION: Parlez-vous français? Speakers practice the tongue at a casual drop-in chat. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free. Info, reference@burlingtonvt.gov.

LGBTQ FIBER ARTS GROUP: A knitting, crocheting and weaving session welcomes all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations and skill levels. Pride Center of Vermont, Burlington, noon-2 p.m. Free. Info, 860-7812.

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MOZART’S ‘REQUIEM IN D MINOR’: Sherrill Bodget directs Rutland-area singers and players in a rousing rendition of the Austrian composer’s final work. A set by the Slate Valley Singers rounds out the program. Grace Congregational Church, Rutland, 4-6 p.m. Donations. Info, 775-4301. NORTHEAST FIDDLERS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING: Lovers of this spirited art form gather to catch up and jam. American Legion Post 59, Waterbury, noon-5 p.m. Donations of nonperishable food items accepted. Info, 728-5188. NOW PLAYING NEWPORT MUSIC SERIES: A benefit for the Newport Area Community Orchestra includes the haunting “Highland Cathedral” performed on flute, bagpipe, drum and organ. Newport St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 3 p.m. $10. Info, 323-8952. OPEN CIRCLE: Robin Hanbridge and Stephen Scuderi use instruments to lead a sound meditation session combining voice with movement and stillness. Sacred Mountain Studio, Burlington, 6:30-9 p.m. $10-20; preregister. Info, 646-580-0017. P.M. SUNDAYS: QUILES & CLOUD: A blend of storytelling, vocal harmonies and acoustic instrumentation invokes images of modern America. Richmond Congregational Church, 4-6 p.m. $17.50-20. Info, 434-4563.

SENIOR RECITAL: DANIEL DE CRANIE-PIERRE: The SUNY Plattsburgh Department of Music student belts out songs and arias ranging from the baroque period to the late 20th century. Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 2-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518-564-2243.

health & fitness

SOCIAL BAND: See SAT.9, Charlotte Congregational Church, 3-4:30 p.m.

UKELELE MELEE: Fingers fly at a group lesson on the four-stringed Hawaiian instrument. Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, reference@burlingtonvt.gov.

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VERMONT WIND ENSEMBLE: Imaginations run wild during the classical concert “Destinations,” inspired by scenes from around the world. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-2280.

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SOLARIS VOCAL ENSEMBLE: See SAT.9, College Street Congregational Church, Burlington, 3 p.m.

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KNIFE SHARPENING & CUBAN SANDWICHES: Dull blades, be gone! Jim Cunningham of JRC Knife Sharpening whets cutting tools while customers dig into fresh-pressed sammies. Chef Contos Kitchen & Store, Shelburne, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $4-5 per knife; $15 for a sandwich. Info, 497-3942.

CHILDREN’S DANCE WORKSHOPS: Hoofers ages 6 through 12 hone their hip-hop and jazz skills in preparation for the JSC Dance Club spring show. Johnson State College, 4-5 p.m. $25. Info, 473-0840.

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EVELYN GLENNIE: ‘THE HEART OF SOUND’: See SAT.9, Barre Opera House, 4 p.m. $10-40. Info, 476-8188.

CHOCOLATE TASTING: See SAT.9.

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NIA WITH SUZY: Drawing from martial, dance and healing arts, sensory-based movements push participants to their full potentials. South End Studio, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. $14. Info, 522-3691.

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PURE COUNTRY BAND: Music lovers start with food, then dance the afternoon away to toe-tapping tunes. VFW Post 309, Peru, N.Y., meal, noon; band, 1-4 p.m. Donations. Info, 518-643-2309.

MORNING FLOW YOGA: See WED.6.

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‘DELI MAN’ EVENT: THE HISTORY OF JEWISH DELICATESSENS: A cultural and culinary celebration comes complete with a presentation, tasty eats and a showing of this 2014 documentary. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 3:30 p.m. $36; preregister. Info, 540-0406.

CLOWNING & CHARACTER WORKSHOP: Outgoing youngsters ages 8 and up get goofy with comical personas. Chandler Music Hall, Randolph, 4 p.m. $8-10; preregister. Info, 431-0204.

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calendar WOMEN’S PICKUP SOCCER: Quick-footed ladies of varying skill levels break a sweat while connecting passes and making runs for the goal. For ages 18 and up. Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $3. Info, carmengeorgevt@gmail.com.

theater

‘MARY POPPINS’: See THU.7, 1 p.m. NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND: See FRI.8, 2 p.m.

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DELICIOUS WORDS: Sweets by dessert chef Susan Harritt complement readings by writers Zoe Fowler and Tamra Higgins, and a multimedia presentation by photographer John Snell and cellist Melissa Perley. Dianne Shullenberger Gallery, Jericho, 4 p.m. $25; preregister. Info, 899-4993.

MON.11 activism

VERMONTERS FOR A JUST PEACE IN PALESTINE/ ISRAEL MEETING: Citizens seek to support the survival of the Palestinian people through education, advocacy and action. Peace & Justice Center, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, vtjp@vtjp.org.

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OPEN STUDIOS: See THU.7.

community

BROWN BAG INFO SESSION: Staff members offer insight on home-sharing programs. HomeShare Vermont, South Burlington, noon-12:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 863-5625. PLANNING MEETING: Community members strategize for Highgate’s Memorial Day parade. Highgate Public Library, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 868-3970.

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DANCING FREEDOM: Earth, air, fire, water and spirit guide an ecstatic movement wave meant to promote healing and self-expression. Expressive Arts Burlington, 7-9:30 p.m. $10-15. Info, 267-210-9438. SALSA MONDAYS: Dancers learn the techniques and patterns of the salsa, merengue, bachata and cha-cha. North End Studio A, Burlington, fundamentals, 7 p.m.; intermediate, 8 p.m. $12. Info, 227-2572.

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AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: See WED.6, 14th Star Brewing Co., St. Albans, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. UVM Patrick Gymnasium, South Burlington, 1-7 p.m.

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APRIL IN WOODSTOCK: See WED.6. SENIOR DISCOVERY TOURS TRAVEL PRESENTATION: Jet setters ages 50 and up join Canada’s largest operator of escorted group tours to learn about available vacations. Hilton Burlington, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 800-268-3492.

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‘JERUSALEM’: See WED.6.

food & drink

BLUEGRASS, BITES & BEER: Fiddle virtuoso Jeremy Garrett provides the soundtrack to a locally sourced feast complemented by Vermont brews. Hen of the Wood, Waterbury, 7:30 p.m. $25; cash bar; limited space. Info, 244-7300. MAMA MANGEZ: Creative families collaborate at a cooking party. Bring an ingredient and containers for leftovers. Tulsi Tea Room, Montpelier, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-1431. THE PENNYWISE PANTRY: A tour of the store helps shoppers create a custom template for keeping the kitchen stocked with affordable, nutritious eats. City Market/Onion River Co-op, Burlington, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9757.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.6, 7 p.m. MAH JONGG: Longtime players and neophytes alike compete in the popular Chinese tile game. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 1:30-3 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

health & fitness

BETTER BALANCE: See FRI.8. HERBAL CONSULTATIONS: Betzy Bancroft, Larken Bunce, Guido Masé and students from the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism evaluate individual constitutions and health conditions. City Market/ Onion River Co-op, Burlington, 4-8 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, info@vtherbcenter.org. MORNING FLOW YOGA: See WED.6. NIA WITH SUZY: See SUN.10, 7 p.m. R.I.P.P.E.D.: Resistance, intervals, power, plyometrics, endurance and diet define this high-intensity physical-fitness program. North End Studio A, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $10. Info, 578-9243. RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.6. ZUMBA: See WED.6.

kids

COLCHESTER PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: See THU.7. CRUISERS’ & CRAWLERS’ PLAY & STAY STORY TIME: Babies and toddlers up to age 2 engage in books, songs and social time with blocks, bubbles and parachute play. Highgate Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 868-3970. EGGCELLENT SCAVENGER HUNT & CRAFT PROJECT: Kiddos in grades K through 5 embark on a fun challenge organized by middle school students. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. FOOD FOR THOUGHT LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS: Pizza fuels a teen discussion of books and library projects. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. MIDDLE SCHOOL PLANNERS & HELPERS: Lit lovers in grades 6 through 8 come up with cool projects for the library. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK: Children and young adults who sign up for a library card are rewarded with a free book. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 10 a.m.5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291. ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING: See WED.6, 6-8 p.m. PAJAMA STORY TIME: Half-pints in PJs bring their favorite stuffed animals for stories, a craft and a bedtime snack. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. PRESCHOOL MUSIC: See THU. 7, 11 a.m. READING BUDDIES: Kids in grades K through 5 join teen mentors to stay sharp with stories. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6956.

‘URBAN ARTS HITS RURAL VERMONT’: Students gather for an animated afternoon of graffiti, graphic novels and anime. Randolph Union High School, 2:30-3:30 p.m. $8-10. Info, 431-0204.

language

ADVANCED-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: Language learners perfect their pronunciation with guest speakers. Private residence, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. $20. Info, 324-1757.

art

OPEN ART STUDIO: Seasoned makers and firsttimers alike convene to paint, knit and craft in a friendly environment. Bring a table covering for messy projects. Swanton Public Library, 4-8 p.m. Free. Info, swantonartscouncil@gmail.com. ROCK YOUR ART OUT: Free-form creative expression eliminates the stress and tension of the day. Expressive Arts Burlington, 6:15-8:15 p.m. $20. Info, 862-5302.

music

EVELYN GLENNIE: ‘THE HEART OF SOUND’: See SAT.9, Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $1540. Info, 863-5966. SAMBATUCADA! OPEN REHEARSAL: Newbies are invited to help keep the beat as Burlington’s samba street-percussion band sharpens its tunes. No experience or instruments are required. 8 Space Studio Collective, Burlington, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-5017.

seminars

BIRTHING FROM WITHIN: BIRTH HEALING 2: Parents-to-be prepare for the changes that are born along with a new baby. Good Beginnings of Central Vermont, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 595-7953.

business

RENTAL INCOME SEMINAR: Those seeking financial freedom and security get wise to the ways of real estate investment. Preferred Properties, South Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 318-7654.

community

FEAST TOGETHER OR FEAST TO GO: See FRI.8. SOUTH END EXPANSION COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS: See MON.11. ‘START THE CONVERSATION’: The Visiting Nurse Association welcomes state representative Joey Purvis in a candid discussion about end-of-life care. Community Room, Colchester Police Department, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 658-1900.

RELEASING EMOTIONAL CHARGES: Fred Cheyette shares strategies for letting go of nagging feelings. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Coop, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-8000, ext. 202.

TUESDAY VOLUNTEER NIGHTS: Helping hands pitch in around the shop by organizing parts, moving bikes and tackling other projects. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Bike Recycle Vermont, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 264-9687.

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OPEN CRAFT NIGHT: Creative sparks fly in a studio space filled with snacking, sewing, socializing and sharing. Nido Fabric & Yarn, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 881-0068.

EDUCATION ENRICHMENT FOR EVERYONE: Middlebury College’s Larry Hamberlin hits all the right notes in “So What Is a Fugue, Anyway? Exploring the Genius of J.S. Bach.” Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5. Info, 864-3516. MICHAEL DOSMANN: The horticulturalist gets to the root flora foraging in “Tales From the Plant Explorer: Why Plant Collecting is as Important as Ever.” Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $20. Info, info@friendsofthehortfarm.org.

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NEEDLE FELTING: Just in time for spring, participants ages 18 and up use supplies provided to craft cute rabbits. Burnham Room, Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.

STEM CLUB: Inquisitive minds ages 6 and up tackle challenges in science, technology, engineering and math. Fairfax Community Library, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 849-2420.

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TECH HELP WITH CLIF: See WED.6.

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SOUTH END EXPANSION COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS: Citizens weigh in on City Market/Onion River Co-op’s second location set to open on the corner of Briggs Street and Flynn Avenue. The Tap Room at Switchback Brewing, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9750.

SHAPE & SHARE LIFE STORIES: Prompts from Recille Hamrell trigger recollections of specific experiences, which participants craft into narratives. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

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PUBLIC FORUM: Locals participate in a discussion on pollutants threatening area waterways. Mountain Lake PBS, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 6 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, mlpbs@mountainlake.org.

ROBIN’S NEST NATURE PLAYGROUP: Naturalistled activities through fields and forests captivate tykes up to age 5 and their parents. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Donations. Info, 229-6206.

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SOCIAL GATHERING: Those who are deaf or hard of hearing or want to learn American Sign Language get together to break down communication barriers. The North Branch Café, Montpelier, 4-6 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 595-4001.

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BEGINNER WEST COAST SWING & FUSION DANCING: Students get schooled in the fundamentals of partner dance. North End Studio B, Burlington, 8-9 p.m. $11-16. Info, burlingtonwestie@gmail. com.

DROP-IN & MOVE: Visiting artists collaborate with Katie Martin’s im| C OU provisation class on movement scores and installation concepts. Members of the public may participate. McCardell Bicentennial Hall, words Middlebury College, 3-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. DAYTIME POETRY WORKSHOP: Burlington Writers INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED WEST COAST SWING: Workshop members break down the basics of Fun-loving folks learn the smooth, sexy stylrhyme and meter. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, ings of modern swing dance. North End Studio A, 10:30 a.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limBurlington, 7-9 p.m. $11-16. Info, burlingtonwestie@ ited space. Info, 383-8104. gmail.com. KERRIN MCCADDEN: The prize-winning poet stirs |B

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SWING DANCING: Quick-footed participants experiment with different styles, including the Lindy hop, Charleston and balboa. Beginners are welcome. Champlain Club, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $5. Info, 448-2930.

education

PARENT PLANNING MEETING: Highgate moms and dads get their ducks in a row for the upcoming 6th grade graduation celebration. Highgate Elementary School, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 868-3970. PRE-K THROUGH 8TH GRADE OBSERVATION MORNING: Parents of potential students see if the independent, coeducational day school makes the grade. Lake Champlain Waldorf School, Shelburne, 8:30-10 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 985-2827, ext. 12.

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mantra and visualization. Yoga Roots, Shelburne, 4:45-5:45 p.m. $15. Info, cnardozzi124@gmail.com.

Multigenerational Center, Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $5-10; preregister; limited space. Info, 861-9757.

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: See WED.6, College of St. Joseph, Rutland, noon-6 p.m.

ZUMBA WITH ALLISON: Exercise is disguised as a party at this rhythm-driven workout session. Swan Dojo, Burlington, 7-8 p.m. $10. Info, 227-7221.

games

APRIL IN WOODSTOCK: See WED.6. CAREER SERVICES: See WED.6.

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.6, 7 p.m.

CHEMISTRY CLUB MAGIC SHOW: Presto! Acts of science dazzle spectators. McCarthy Arts Center, Saint Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2000. LA LECHE LEAGUE OF THE NORTHEAST KINGDOM MONTHLY MEETING: Lactation experts and experienced mothers share breastfeeding tips and resources. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 10:30 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 720-272-8841.

film

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;JAVIER CON I DE INTAGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: A presentation and Q&A session lead to a viewing of this film covering the copper mining conflict in Ecuador. Room 103, Rowell Hall, University of Vermont, Burlington, 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, mgish@uvm.edu.

DROP-IN YOGA: Yogis bring their own mats to a hatha class led by Betty Molnar. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

food & drink

BEN & JERRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FREE CONE DAY: Sweets lovers line up for complimentary scoops. Ben & Jerryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Burlington, noon-8 p.m. Free. Info, 862-9620. A MOSAIC OF FLAVOR: CONGOLESE POULET Ă&#x20AC; LA SAUCE Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ARACHIDE, BANANES PLANTAIN & SAKA-SAKA: HĂŠlĂ¨ne Yangambi demonstrates how prepare popular African dishes. McClure

CLOWNING & CHARACTER WORKSHOP: See SUN.10.

BRANDON FITNESS BOOT CAMP: Hop to it! Get fit with strength, endurance, agility and coordination exercises. Otter Valley North Campus Gym, Brandon, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $12. Info, 343-7160. COMMUNITY FLOW: A balanced series of postures builds strength and flexibility, promoting stamina and a sense of inner calm. Yoga Roots, Shelburne, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 985-0090.

KNIGHTS OF THE MYSTIC MOVIE CLUB: Cinema hounds view campy flicks at this ode to offbeat productions. Main Street Museum, White River Junction, 8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 356-2776.

CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S UNDERGROUND FILM SOCIETY: Monthly movie screenings encourage viewers of all ages to think critically about artful cinema. Big Picture Theater and CafĂŠ, Waitsfield, 5:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 496-8994.

health & fitness

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;FOXCATCHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: Steve Carrell gets serious as an overly zealous wrestling coach in this 2014 psychological drama. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;JERUSALEMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: See WED.6.

kids

GAMING FOR TEENS & ADULTS: Players crowd around the table for friendly bouts of Magic: The Gathering and other entertaining brain busters. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5-7:45 p.m. Free. Info, reference@burlingtonvt.gov.

CREATIVE TUESDAYS: Artists exercise their imaginations with recycled materials. Ages 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, reference@ burlingtonvt.gov. LEGO CHALLENGE: Kids tackle construction tasks with colorful blocks. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291. MONTPELIER MUSIC & MOVEMENT: Energetic youngsters up to age 6 engage in songs and silliness with Laurie and Rachel of Active Brain, Active Body. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

KICKBOXING CLASS WITH BELINDA: Athletes embrace their inner badass by building endurance, strength and flexibility in a class propelled by fun music. North End Studio B, Burlington, 6:15-7:15 p.m. $15. Info, bestirredfitness@gmail.com.

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK: See MON.11, 2-7 p.m. PRESCHOOL MUSIC: Melody makers ages 3 through 5 sing and dance the morning away. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 11:30 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 264-5660.

MINDFULNESS CLASS: See WED.6, 12:15-1 p.m. MIXED-LEVEL YOGA: Pupils breathe through a variety of postures in a safe and open environment. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 777-1190.

PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR: Imaginations blossom when young â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;uns up to age 6 engage in themed tales and activities. Fairfax Community Library, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 849-2420.

MONTHLY MEDITATIONS WITH CHARLIE NARDOZZI: Newcomers and experienced meditators find body-mind balance through breathing,

READ TO DAISY THE THERAPY DOG: Budding bookworms join a friendly canine for ear-catching narratives. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:15-4 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. SPANISH MUSICAL KIDS: Amigos ages 1 to 5 learn Latin American songs and games with Constancia GĂłmez, a native Argentinian. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:45 a.m. Free. Info, reference@ burlingtonvt.gov. STORY TIME FOR 3- TO 5-YEAR-OLDS: See WED.6, 10:30-11:15 a.m. STORY TIME FOR BABIES & TODDLERS: Picture books, songs, rhymes and puppets arrest the attention of children under 3. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9:10-9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. STORY TIME WITH A TWIST: See WED.6. TODDLER STORY TIME: Good listeners up to 3 years old have fun with music, rhymes, snacks and captivating tales. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10:30-11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.

language

BEGINNER-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: Basic communication skills are on the agenda at a guided lesson. Private residence, Burlington, 6 p.m. $20. Info, 324-1757. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;LA CAUSERIEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; FRENCH CONVERSATION: Native speakers are welcome to pipe up at an unstructured conversational practice. El Gato Cantina, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0195. PAUSE-CAFĂ&#x2030; FRENCH CONVERSATION: Frenchlanguage folks engage in dialogue en franĂ§ais. ÂĄDuino! (Duende), Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 363-2431.

READ TO A DOG: Tots share stories with lovable pooches. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-4918.

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TRANSPOSSIBILITIES: OUT&SAFE: Grace Alden and Hilary Mullins emphasize how de-escalation and non-defensive communication skills are key to keeping safe in conflicts of all kinds. Main Street Museum, White River Junction, 6:30 p.m. $2-20. Info, 603-508-8528.

music

THE NAVY BAND SEA CHANTERS: The United States Navy’s official chorus belts out a wave of traditional tunes ranging from sea chanties to Broadway numbers. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 775-0903. OPEN MIC: Musicians, storytellers and poets entertain a live audience at a monthly showcase of local talent. Wallingford Town Hall, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 446-2872. SARAH NEUFIELD: Bow in hand, the Arcade Fire violinist serves up avant garde selections from 2016’s The Ridge. Eartheater open. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $13-15. Info, 540-0406. STUDENT PERFORMANCE RECITAL I: UVM music students showcase their skills on various instruments. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3040. VYO CHORUS & CONCERT CHORALE: Vermont Youth Orchestra singers lift their voices to Giovanni Battista Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater. Elley-Long Music Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. $7-12. Info, 863-5966.

seminars

CRC PRO HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: See FRI.8. ‘IT’S YOUR MOVE: CHOOSING A CAREER THAT WORKS FOR YOU’: Job seekers pick up tips on navigating the employment market. Community College of Vermont, Montpelier, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 828-4060. MEDICARE & YOU: AN INTRODUCTION TO MEDICARE: Members of the Central Vermont Council on Aging clear up confusion about the application process and plan options. Central Vermont Council on Aging, Barre, 3-5 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 479-0531.

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GIUSEPPE PETRUCCI: Carbon, oxygen and hydrogen molecules are the main characters in the Full Professor Lecture “A Tantalizing Glimpse Into the Lives and Roles of Atmospheric Organic Particles.” Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building, UVM, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3166.

words

CREATIVE NONFICTION WORKSHOP: Readers give feedback on essays, poetry and journalism written by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104. MUD SEASON BOOK SALE: See WED.6.

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‘PERENNIAL EDIBLES FOR YARD AND GARDEN’: Green thumbs get the dirt on yearly food-producing plants. City Market/Onion River Co-op, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. $5-10; preregister; limited space. Info, 861-9757.

art

LIFE DRAWING: See WED.6.

community

MEN’S GROUP: A positive environment promotes socializing and involvement in senior center activities. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-2518. PUBLIC HEARING: Folks give feedback on changes to the Chittenden Solid Waste District Solid Waste Management Ordinance. CSWD Administrative Office, Williston, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 872-8100, ext. 222.

conferences

VERMONT TOURISM SUMMIT: A gathering of industry professionals features presentations, workshops and keynoters Eric Baker and Moira McCarthy. See vttourismsummit.org for details. Killington Grand Resort Hotel, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. $10275. Info, 865-5202.

crafts

KNITTERS & NEEDLEWORKERS: See WED.6.

dance

DROP-IN HIP-HOP DANCE: See WED.6.

EPIC MINDFULNESS MEDITATION: See WED.6. ‘FOOD AS MEDICINE: YOUR FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE’: Healthy eating equals healthy bodies in a workshop with Shona R. MacDougall. Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. $10-12. Info, 224-7100. INSIGHT MEDITATION: See WED.6. MIDDLEBURY FITNESS BOOT CAMP: See WED.6. MINDFUL WORKWEEKS: WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEDITATION: See WED.6. MINDFULNESS CLASS: See WED.6. MORNING FLOW YOGA: See WED.6. NIA WITH LINDA: See WED.6. RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.6. R.I.P.P.E.D.: See WED.6. TREAD & SHRED: See WED.6. ZUMBA: See WED.6.

kids

KIDS’ DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Experienced and novice players take on challenges to defeat enemies in this pen-and-paper role-playing game. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6-7:45 p.m. Free. Info, jmuse@colchestervt.gov. KIDS’ OPEN GYM: See WED.6. LEGO CLUB: Youngsters ages 6 and up snap together snazzy structures. Fairfax Community Library, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 849-2420. NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK: See MON.11. ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING: See WED.6. READ TO A DOG: Book hounds ages 5 through 10 settle in with a good story and a furry friend. Fairfax Community Library, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 849-2420.

‘LOOKING OUT, SEEING IN’: Middlebury College choreographer in residence Maree ReMalia and collaborators create work in the moment while audience members watch from outside. Greenhouse, Warner Hall, Middlebury College, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

STORY TIME FOR 3- TO 5-YEAR-OLDS: See WED.6.

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AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: See WED.6, Green Mountain College, Poultney, noon-5 p.m. Catalyst Church on Raceway, Jericho, 12:30-5:30 p.m. APRIL IN WOODSTOCK: See WED.6. CAREER SERVICES: See WED.6. CATWALK FOR WATER: Music, fashion and hair with flair drive this benefit for environmental organizations. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $10-15. Info, 540-0406. TECH HELP WITH CLIF: See WED.6.

film

‘THE ARMOR OF LIGHT’: A 2015 documentary follows an evangelical minister who takes aim at gun violence in America. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

‘A NIGHT OF FANTASTIC WORLDS: BRIAN STAVELEY & ELIZABETH BONESTEEL DISCUSS SPECULATIVE FICTION’: Fantasy and science fiction fans flock to a reading and Q&A with the two writers. Bear Pond Books, Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0774.

food & drink

SPRING LITERATURE READING SERIES: Ambitious readers discuss designated chapters from Italo Calvino’s Invisible Cities. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup. com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

DANCE-BASED CONDITIONING: See WED.6.

JEH KULU DANCE AND DRUM THEATER DANCER AUDITIONS: Hoofers experienced in West African steps show their chops for the chance to join the Burlington troupe. North End Studios, Burlington, 7:30-8:45 p.m. Free. Info, 859-1802.

NANCY MARIE BROWN: Myth and fact fuse in the Vermont author’s book Ivory Vikings: The Mystery of the Most Famous Chessman in the World and the Woman Who Made Them. Fletcher Memorial Library, Ludlow, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 228-3238.

POETRY TEA PARTY: ‘REMEMBERING ROBERT FROST’: Lit lovers join members of the Northeast Storytellers to honor the patron saint of Vermont poets with readings, biographical sketches and more. Good Living Senior Center, St. Johnsbury, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 751-5432.

Room, Hunger Mountain Coop, Montpelier, 5:307:30 p.m. $8-10; preregister. Info, 223-8000, ext. 202.

‘JERUSALEM’: See WED.6.

COMMUNITY SUPPER: See WED.6.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.6. TEEN & ADULT DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Quick thinkers 14 and up rely on invented personas to face challenges and defeat enemies. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 5:30-7:45 p.m. Free. Info, jmuse@colchestervt.gov.

health & fitness

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP: Katie Back teaches ways to move correctly so as to prevent injury and better perform daily activities. Community

STORY TIME & PLAYGROUP: See WED.6. STORY TIME WITH A TWIST: See WED.6. TODDLER TIME: See WED.6. YOUNG WRITERS & STORYTELLERS: Kindergarteners through third graders practice crafting narratives. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 4-5 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.

language

BEGINNER ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: See WED.6.

seminars

LUNCH & LEARN: HUMAN SPACES: Attendees take notes on the health and productivity benefits of biophilic design. Hinge, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 923-3088.

sports

RUN WITH THE HASH: See WED.6. WOMEN’S PICKUP BASKETBALL: See WED.6.

talks

ELIZABETH MORRISON: Thomas Merton, a Catholic monk who engaged in Buddhism, is at the center of the special First Wednesdays series talk “Merton, Meditation and More: Buddhism in the West.” Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. HELEN CHANTAL PIKE: The author sends a message about the history and development of the correspondence medium in “The Postcard Age.” St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291. JESSICA LEVIN MARTINEZ: Hailing from the Harvard Art Museums, the speaker schools listeners on new spaces and strategies for teaching and learning. Room 125, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433. JOHN CLERKIN: Hartford’s former town manager is the subject of “Remembering Ralph Lehman.” Greater Hartford United Church of Christ, Hartford Village, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 296-3132. ‘LIGHTEN UP’! COMMUNITY CONVERSATION SERIES: Fran Stoddard moderates a discussion between artist Rae Harrell, sound healer Melinda Kinzie and tai chi practitioner Ernie Pomerleau, who consider the topic “Revealing the Light Within.” All Souls Interfaith Gathering, Shelburne, 6:30-8 p.m. Donations. Info, 985-3819. LIZZY POPE: “Understanding Our Irrationality to Improve Our Health Decisions” reveals how good intentions can translate into measurable actions toward a salubrious existence. Great Room, Shelburne Bay Senior Living Community, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 923-2513. NANCY SOMERS: In “Aging Gracefully Can Be Your Reality,” the wellness coach presents pointers for maintaining a healthy body and brain. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. PAUL GILLIES: The historian covers ground in “The Magic and Mystery of Ancient Roads.” Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 462-3581.

INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN CONVERSATION GROUP: See WED.6.

PETER WALLISON: In “Hidden in Plain Sight,” the lawyer contests the conventional belief that the 2008 financial crisis was caused by Wall Street greed. Chase Community Center, Vermont Law School, South Royalton, 12:45 p.m. Free. Info, ivanzdravkovic@vermontlaw.edu.

INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: See WED.6.

words

BEGINNER RUSSIAN CONVERSATION GROUP: See WED.6.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: See WED.6.

music

FIDDLE JAM: Acoustic players catch up at a bowand-string session. Godnick Adult Center, Rutland, 7:15-9:15 p.m. Donations. Info, 775-1182. STUDENT PERFORMANCE RECITAL II: Pupils perform pieces by Johann Pachelbel, Hoagy Carmichael and other composers. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3040. TURNMUSIC: The Farmers Night Concert Series continues with the Waterbury ensemble that puts a contemporary spin on classical chamber music. House Chamber, Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 828-2228.

politics

PROGRESSIVE PARTY HAPPY HOUR: Politically active individuals discuss local issues over drinks. Three Needs Brewery & Taproom, Burlington, 5:308 p.m. Free. Info, btvprogressiveparty@gmail.com.

AL BLONDIN & ANASTASIA PRATT: The authors peel back the layers of the Onion City in their book Winooski (Images of America). Phoenix Books Burlington, 7 p.m. $3; limited space. Info, 448-3350. FICTION WORKSHOP: Readers give feedback on stories penned by Burlington Writers Workshop members. Guest author Robin McLean leads. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104. MUD SEASON BOOK SALE: See WED.6. OPEN MIC: Poets of all generations recite original works. Kimball Public Library, Randolph, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 728-5073. VETERANS BOOK GROUP: Those who have served in a combat connect over reading materials. White River Junction VA Medical Center, 5-6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 295-9363, ext. 5417. !

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PAINTING/DRAWING CLASSES FOR ADULTS/TEENS/KIDS/ PRE-K: Art classes for all ages/ levels. Taught by skilled instructor/professional artist Maggie Standley. Join us in beautiful, real working studio in Burlington’s South End Arts District. Tap into your creativity and learn artistic skills. Inspiring, small-group classes in encouraging art studio environment. Pre-K, youth, teens, adults! Sign up online! Spring session starts Apr. 25. Location: wingspan Painting Studio, 4A Howard St., 3rd floor, Burlington. Info: 233-7676, maggiestandley@ gmail.com, wingspanpaintingstudio.com. SUMMER CLASSES SARAH AMOS STUDIO 2016: Master Printer Sarah Amos will be teaching four Printmaking classes during June and July in her private studio in East Fairfield. Jun. 4-6: Introduction to Collagraph/ Monoprint; Jun. 18-20: Collagraph Miniature to Mural and Water-Based Mediums; Jul. 9-11: Collagraph/Collage and Artists Books; Jul. 23-25: Introduction to Collagraph/ Monoprint. No experience needed. Maximum 4 students per class. Cost: $800/3-day workshop; basic materials provided; paper not incl. Location: Sarah Amos Studio, East Fairfield. Info: 827-3960, samos@pshift.com, sarahamosstudio.com.

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JEWELRY: BANGLES: Come check out the jewelry and fine metals studio by making your own silver, copper or brass bangle. Open to all skill levels. All materials included. Instructor: Rebecca Macomber. Mon., Apr. 25, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $35/person; $31.50/BCA members. Location: Generator, 250 Main St. (Memorial Auditorium), Burlington. Info: 865-7166. PHOTO: DOCUMENTARY STORYTELLING: An introduction to the process of documentary storytelling and discussion of subject matter, composition, editing and story structure. Group discussions and critiques as well as shooting assignments will help you to begin a new photographic project or refine works in progress. Film or digital photography welcome. Instructor: Liza Semler. Weekly on Mon., Apr. 25-May 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $120/person; $108/ BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166. WRITING ABOUT YOUR ARTWORK: Learn tips for writing a successful artist statement from curator and editor Jessica Dyer. Communicate what you investigate, observe or want to express with your art and make your next grant, residency or exhibition proposal stronger. Artists from all disciplines and at all levels are welcome. Bring samples of artist statements for review. Instructor: Jessica Manley. Mon., Apr. 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $25/ person; $22.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166.

climbing Call 865-7166 for info or register online at burlingtoncityarts.org. Teacher bios are also available online. DIY: TERRARIUMS: Join artist Laura Hale and create your own custom-designed terrarium. You’ll learn how to choose the right plants and create the right soil conditions for them to thrive. Makes a great Mother’s Day gift! All materials provided. Thu., May 5, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $35/person; $31.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166.

3-WEEK ADULT CLIMBING CLINICS: A great introduction for those new to climbing or a way to hone skills for those who already have experience. Price includes three additional visits, gear rentals and three sessions with one of five clinics: coed beginner or intermediate, women’s beginner or intermediate, or lead climbing (for experienced climbers). Coed on Tue., Women’s on Thu. & Lead on Fri. beginning Apr. 12. Cost: $105/clinic. Location: Petra Cliffs Climbing Center and Mountaineering School, 105 Briggs St., Burlington. Info: Andrea Charest, 657-3872, andrea@ petracliffs.com, petracliffs.com/ climbing/adultclasses.

dance DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Salsa classes, nightclub-style, group and private, four levels. Beginner walk-in classes, Wednesdays, 6 p.m. $15/person for one-hour class. No dance experience, partner or preregistration required, just the desire to have fun! Drop in any time and prepare for an enjoyable workout. Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 5981077, info@salsalina.com. DSANTOS VT SALSA: Experience the fun and excitement of Burlington’s eclectic dance community by learning salsa. Trained by world famous dancer Manuel Dos Santos, we teach you how to dance to the music and how to have a great time on the dance floor! There is no better time to start than now! Mon. evenings: beginner class, 7-8 p.m.; intermediate, 8:15-9:15 p.m. Cost: $12/1-hour class. Location: North End Studios, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Tyler Crandall, 598-9204, crandalltyler@hotmail.com, dsantosvt.com.

dreams DREAM ANALYSIS VIA JUNG’S OWN SEMINAR: Learn how Jung taught his own students to work with dreams in this course based on the notes Jung’s students took during the seminar. Led by Sue Mehrtens. Apr. 13, 20 & 27 & May 4, 7-9 p.m. Cost: $60/person. Location: Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences, 55 Clover La., Waterbury. Info: Sue, 244-7909.

drumming DJEMBE IN BURLINGTON AND MONTPELIER!: Learn drumming technique and music on West African Drums! Drums provided! Burlington Beginners Djembe, Wed., 5:30-6:20 p.m., starting Apr. 27, $72/6 weeks. $15/drop-in. Djembes are provided. Montpelier Beginners Djembe, Thu., 7-8:20 p.m. starting Apr. 28, $72/4 weeks; $22/walk-ins. Six-person minimum required to run most classes; invite friends! Please register online or come directly to the first class! Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3-G, Burlington, & Capital City Grange, 6612 Rte. 12, Berlin. Info: 9994255, burlingtontaiko.org. TAIKO DRUMMING IN BURLINGTON!: Study with Stuart Paton of Burlington Taiko! Beginner/Recreational Class, Tue., 5:30-6:20 p.m., starting Apr. 26, $72/6 weeks. Accelerated Taiko Program for Beginners, Mon. & Wed., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Kids and Parents’ Class, Mon. & Wed., 4:30-5:20 p.m., starting Apr. 25, $60/child or $112/parentchild for 3 weeks. Five-person minimum required to run most classes; invite friends! Please register online or come directly to the first class! Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3-G, Burlington. Info: 999-4255, burlingtontaiko.org.

TAIKO IN MONTPELIER!: Kids and parents’ taiko drumming, Thu., 4:30-5:20 p.m. starting Apr. 28. $48; $91 for pair. 4 weeks. Montpelier taiko class, Thu., 5:30-6:50 p.m. starting Apr. 28. $72/4 weeks; $22/walk-ins. Six-person minimum required to run most classes; invite friends! Please register online or come directly to the first class!. Location: Capital City Grange, 6612 Rte. 12, Berlin. Info: 9994255, burlingtontaiko.org.

empowerment JOURNAL WRITING: A women’s weekend retreat focused on journaling and reflective writing. Discover your internal landscape. Explore, understand, grow. May 20-22, 3 p.m. Fri.-1 p.m. Sun. Cost: $250/weekend. Location: Transformational Journal Writing, Jackson’s Lodge & Log Cabins, Lake Wallace, Canaan. Info: ie facilitation, Ilene Elliott, 266-3900, ie.on.literacy@gmail. com. THE HERO’S JOURNEY: DISCOVERING YOUR SELFWORTH: Boost your sense of self-worth through creativity, play, journaling and other techniques in this one-day workshop that builds on Joseph Campbell’s concept of the Hero’s Journey. Led by Sara Waskuch, consultant, creative thinker and lifelong student. Apr. 16, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $45/person; incl. art materials and snacks; bring a bag lunch. Location: River Arts, 32 Richmond St., Morrisville. Info: Sara, 888-3802. TOUCH DRAWING: Learn the soulful intuitive art of Touch Drawing, a form of printmaking using fingertips. By creating touch drawings, then enhancing the images, we explore our inner and outer worlds. Participants will create a series of touch drawings. No artistic experience necessary. All materials included. Preregistration is necessary. Cost: $30/session. Location: JourneyWorks, 1205 North Ave., Burlington. Info: 8606203, journeyworksvt.com.

Feldenkrais THE CARRIAGE OF THE HEAD: Many people are challenged by neck pain and finding a comfortable place for their head in space.This six-week series will help you to reorganize the carriage of the head on your spine. You will discover how to find support and mobility within yourself through a series of Awareness Through Movement lessons. Beginners welcome! Series starts in April in Burlington, Middlebury and Richmond. Starts Thu., Apr. 7, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cost: $90/6-week series; $20 drop-in class. Location: Sacred Mountain Studio, 215 College St., Burlington. Info: Vermont Feldenkrais, Uwe Mester, 7353770, info@vermontfeldenkrais. com, vermontfeldenkrais.com.

fitness POLE DANCE FITNESS CLASSES: Defy gravity and learn the art of pole! Pole is a form of dance and bodyweight exercise that anyone can do. New-client special: two classes for $30. Buy passes and reserve classes online at polefitvt.com. Classes starting Apr. 10 at North End Studio B, Burlington. Sun. morning, Mon. evening, Fri. afternoon. Cost: $15/60 minutes. Location: North End Studio B, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Bohemienne Fitness, Alison M., 321-439-2275, bohemienne@ polefitvt.com, polefitvt.com. FUSION FITNESS AT HOME SCHOOL FITNESS: Join the movement of people who want fitness on their own terms, not defined by an ad or dependent upon a gym. Those who wish to push themselves at their own pace instead of being pushed to keep up with someone else. Who want challenge without punishment. Group or individual trainings offered at your location. Info: Coletta Greenbaum, CPT CES, training locally since 2006, 372-5750, homeschoolfit@ comcast.net.

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LOOKING DEEPER CONTEMPORARY DANCE INTENSIVE: Led by a different guest artist each month, hailing from the teaching staff at Bennington and Middlebury Colleges, these intensives are designed to support and strengthen the skills and community of practicing contemporary dancers and dance-makers in our region. Each intensive will focus on different aspects of the skills at the core of strong and compelling performers and performances. Sun., Apr. 17, 1-4 p.m. Cost: $30/person. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts.org. ADULT ACTOR’S STUDIO: SMASHING THE SCRIPT: VIEWPOINTS IN PERFORMANCE FOR ACTORS & DIRECTORS: In this workshop we’ll explode the potential of a script by applying the Viewpoints to the play’s feeling, its essence, from a physical standpoint. Discover how the Viewpoints will transform and heighten your experience of acting and staging! Invite family and friends to our magnificent and meaningful performance at the conclusion of our work together! Weekly on Thu., Apr. 7-May 19, 5:35-7:15 p.m. Cost: $140/6 weeks. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts.org.

COMPOSITION & PERFORMANCE: This unique class supports dancers in deepening their knowledge of personal movement patterns, and developing and refining their individual creative expression. Class includes deep relaxation followed by structured composition exercises and movement studies. Learn to welcome your creative impulses and ideas, give them the freedom to take an initial form, then rework them, choreograph from them and make dances with the help of fellow movers. Sun., Apr. 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $55/person. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts.org. IMPROVISATION LABORATORY: SKILLS FOR DANCING, CREATING, PERFORMING, & LIVING: The art of improvisation will be the focus with longtime dance artist and teacher Hannah Dennison. Learn and polish skills that are the foundation for world-renowned performers! These seven workshop laboratories are set up as a cumulative series to pay close attention to the sense and understanding of movement with self, others, space and time. Beginners welcome. Sun., Apr. 17, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Cost: $25/ person. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts.org. MODERN TECHNIQUE WITH TZVETA KASSABOVA: We explore principles of basic release work, anatomic understanding and structural soundness and apply them to a highly articulate, daring, intricate and physical movement phrase, involving dynamic shifts of energy, level changes and intriguing pathways. The last portion of the class is on working toward becoming compelling and magnetic performers. Weekly on Thu., Mar. 24-May 19, 7-8:30 p.m. Cost: $140/8 weeks; can be prorated. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts.org. MUSIC TOGETHER WITH ALISON MOTT: Children will bounce, sing, dance, jump, drum, tap, click, wiggle and gallop their way to the development of pitch, rhythm, and musical awareness! Music Together is a music and movement curriculum based on research that shows that children learn best from active caregivers and a non-performancebased musical environment. Families receive a songbook and CDs with the music learned in class so you can continue nurturing your child’s imaginative growth at home. For infants-age 5, weekly on Mon., 9:30-10:15 a.m. or 10:30-11:15 a.m.; Tue., 9:30-10:15 a.m.; Sun., 2-2:45 p.m. Cost: $145/9 weeks + materials; $50 additional sibling; can be prorated. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts.org.

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COMMUNITY TEACHING GARDEN: Register today for the Community Teaching Garden! A hands-on, 22-week beginner organic gardening course. Learn how to plant, harvest and preserve your own vegetables and herbs. Two weekly classes at two Burlington locations, May-October. Tuition refundable, less processing fees, until May 1. Registration deadline: April 15. Location: Two locations, Burlington. Info: 861-4769, carolina@vcgn.org.

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EXPRESSIONS IN PAINT W/ CLAIRE DESJARDINS: Deepen your understanding of the acrylic medium as you learn innovative mark-making techniques and explore color theory on a large format. All levels welcome. Sat., Apr. 16, & Sun., Apr. 17, 9:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. Cost: $300/person; $275/members. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond St., Stowe. Info: 253-8358, education@helenday.com, helenday.com.

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martial arts VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU: Classes for men, women and children. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enhances strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and cardio-respiratory fitness. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training builds and helps to instill courage and selfconfidence. We offer a legitimate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu martial arts program in a friendly, safe and positive environment. Accept no imitations. Learn from one of the world’s best, Julio “Foca” Fernandez, CBJJ and IBJJF certified 6th Degree Black Belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor under Carlson Gracie Sr., teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! A 5-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Featherweight Champion and 3-time Rio de Janeiro State Champion, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Mon.-Fri., 6-9 p.m., & Sat., 10 a.m. 1st class is free. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 660-4072, julio@bjjusa.com, vermontbjj.com.

nature NATURAL HISTORY & BIRDING WEEKEND: Celebrate the mysteries of spring migration. With birds as your focus, explore the natural history of the landscape: investigate connections between bedrock, soils, plant distribution, animal behavior, bird ecology, and much more. Learn and practice some core routines for developing closer relationships with our feathered neighbors. Fri., May 27, 5-8 p.m., Sat., May 28, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. & Sun., May 29, 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $300/person. Location: Shelburne Farms, 1611 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-8686, registration@shelburnefarms. org, shelburnefarms.org.

performing arts BILL REED MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER INTENSIVE: Professional musical theatre training with world-class faculty from New York City’s Circle in the Square Theatre School. Includes vocal technique, speaking voice and diction, song interpretation, Broadway dance technique, physical acting, the Alexander Technique, and yoga

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psychotherapy training LEARN TO DO EMDR THERAPY!: The renowned evidence-based approach for trauma and beyond. EMDRIA approved: basic training and low-cost refresher course for licensed and license-eligible clinicians. Payment plan and consults included. Get details and registration online. Part 1: May 20-22; Part 2: Jul. 15-17. Location: EMDR Basic Training, Burlington. Info: emdrconsulting.com.

tai chi BEGINNER TAI CHI IN BURLINGTON: We practice Cheng Man-ch’ing’s “simplified” 37-posture Yang-style form. The course will be taught by Patrick Cavanaugh, longtime student and assistant to Wolfe Lowenthal, student of Cheng Man-ching and founder of Long River Tai Chi Circle. Patrick is a senior instructor at LRTTC in Vermont and New Hampshire. Starts Wed., May 4, 9-10 a.m. Cost: $65/mo. (registration open through May 25). Location: North End Studios, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Long River Tai Chi Circle, Patrick Cavanaugh, 490-6405, patrick@ longrivertaichi.org, longrivertaichi.org. SNAKE-STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN: The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind and martial skill. Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings. Call to view a class. Location: Bao Tak Fai Tai Chi Institute, 100 Church St., Burlington. Info: 864-7902, ipfamilytaichi.org.

writing SONGWRITING W/ LAURA HEABERLIN: Learn successful strategies to create unique and emotive lyrics in the folk storytelling tradition with Cricket Blue’s Laura Heaberlin. All abilities are welcome. A willingness to sing or basic proficiency playing a backing instrument is helpful. 4 Thu., 6:30-8 p.m., Apr. 28 & May 5, 12 & 19. Cost: $100/4 1.5-hour classes culminating in an optional mini performance. Location: Writers’ Barn, 233 Falls Rd., Shelburne. Info: Voices of Vermonters Publishing Group, Lin Stone, 922-7641, lin@windridgebooks.org, windridgebooks.org/ writingworkshops.

yoga HONEST YOGA, THE ONLY DEDICATED HOT YOGA FLOW CENTER: Honest Yoga offers practice for all levels. Brand new beginners’ courses include two specialty classes per week for four weeks plus unlimited access to all classes. We have daily classes in Essentials, Flow and Core Flow with alignment constancy. We hold teacher trainings at the 200- and 500-hour levels. Daily classes & workshops. $25/new student 1st week unlimited; $15/class or $130/10-class card; $12/class for student or senior or $100/10-class punch card. Location: Honest Yoga Center, 150 Dorset St., Blue Mall, next to Sport Shoe Center, S. Burlington. Info: 497-0136, honestyogastudio@gmail.com, honestyogacenter.com.

YOGA ROOTS: Yoga Roots strives to provide community experiences that promote healing on all levels with a daily schedule of yoga classes for all ages and abilities. We aim to clarify your mind, strengthen your body and ignite your joyful spirit through classes such as Anusura-inspired, Kundalini, Restorative, Heated Vinyasa Flow, Gentle, Nia, Prenatal, and Teen. Check out our special offerings: Feldenkrais: Improve your Backbend w/ Uwe Mester: Sat., Apr. 9, 3-5 p.m.; Intro to Nia: 4-week series w/ Rebecca Boedges: Mon. starting Apr. 11, 7:30-8:30 p.m.; Aging Well: Tension & Relaxation w/ Jill Mason: Sat., Apr. 23, 2-3:30 p.m. Location: Yoga Roots, 120 Graham Way, Shelburne Green Business Park behind Folino’s. Info: 985-0090, yogarootsvt. com. HOT YOGA BURLINGTON: Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, stressed, restless or just bored? Come try something different! Yes, it’s yoga, you know, stretching and stuff. But we make it different. How? Come and see. Hot Yoga Burlington is Vermont’s first Far Infrared heated hot yoga studio, experience it! Can you teach creative Vinyasa? Yoga teacher wanted. Get hot: 2-for-1 offer. $15. Location: North End Studio B, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 999-9963, hotyogaburlingtonvt.com.

EVOLUTION YOGA: Evolution Yoga and Physical Therapy offers yoga classes for beginners, experts, athletes, desk jockeys, teachers, fitness enthusiasts, people with who think they are inflexible. Choose from a wide variety of classes and workshops in Vinyasa, Kripalu, Core, Gentle, Vigorous, Philosophy, Yoga Wall, Therapeutics and Alignment. Become part of our yoga community. You are welcome here. Cost: $15/class; $130/10-class card; $5-10/community classes. Location: Evolution Yoga, 20 Kilburn St., Burlington. Info: 8649642, evolutionvt.com.

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LEARN TO MEDITATE: Through the practice of sitting still and following your breath as it goes out and dissolves, you are connecting with your heart. By simply letting yourself be, as you are, you develop genuine sympathy toward yourself. The Burlington Shambhala Center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom. Shambhala Café (meditation and discussions) meets the first Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.-noon. An open house (intro to the center, short dharma talk and socializing) is held on the third Sunday of each month, noon-2 p.m. Instruction: Sun. mornings, 9 a.m.-noon, or by appt. Sessions: Tue. & Thu., noon-1 p.m., & Mon.-Thu., 6-7 p.m. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 658-6795, burlingtonshambhalactr.org.

and stretching. All activities take place at Spotlight Vermont in South Burlington. Jun. 19-25. Cost: $700 Location: Bill Reed Voice Studio, 1967 Spear St., S. Burlington. Info: Sally Olson, sallyolson@billreedvoicestudio. com, billreedvoicestudio.com.

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LEARN SPANISH & OPEN NEW DOORS: Connect with a new world. We provide high-quality, affordable instruction in the Spanish language for adults, students and children. Travelers lesson package. Our 10th year. Personal instruction from a native speaker. Small classes, private lessons and online instruction. See our website for complete information or contact us for details. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: 585-1025, spanishparavos@gmail.com, spanishwaterburycenter.com.

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FRENCH: OH LA LA! ADULT/ TEEN: Fabulous French classes for you chez Wingspan Studio! Inspiring, small-group environment; experienced instructor Madame Maggie will have you speaking in no time! Join fun, interactive, encouraging class in Burlington’s South End Arts District. Private lessons available to fit your schedule and specific needs. Allons-y! Oui! Oui! Weeeee! Weekly on Tue., Apr. 26-Jun. 7. Intermediate French: 5-6:30 p.m.; Beg. French: 6:45-8:15 p.m. Cost: $160/7-week session of 1.5-hour classes. Location: Wingspan Studio, 4A Howard St., 3rd floor, Burlington. Info: Maggie Standley, 233-7676, maggiestandley@ gmail.com, wingspanpaintingstudio.com/classes.html.

JAPANESE LANGUAGE TUTORING: Ace your test! Pass your class! Learn something new! Lessons for yourself or the student, in your home or downtown Burlington. As an English-Japanese bilingual with a master’s degree and collegelevel language teaching experience, I can help you grasp finer points of the Japanese language for your success. Text me! By appt. Cost: $30/1-hour session. Location: Place of your choosing, Burlington. Info: Ryan Layman, 399-1268.

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hao Nguyen recently had some fun at the expense of Justin Bieber. She and tUnE-yArDs’ Merrill Garbus were featured in a parody video on Funny or Die spoofing a recent New York Times video featuring Bieber, Skrillex and Diplo. In the NYT video, called “Bieber, Diplo and Skrillex Make a Hit,” the pop-star trio discusses the making of their new single “Where Are U Now.” And frankly, it’s ripe for parody, so earnest that it almost seems like satire itself. The only real question is how Nguyen and Garbus beat Weird Al Yankovic to the punch line. In their video, Nguyen and Garbus discuss the making of “Astonished Man.” The song is from Thao & the Get Down Stay Down’s new album A Man Alive, which Garbus produced. The duo gently, and hilariously, skewers the Biebs, et al. For example, where Bieber talks with wonder about his song’s expensive beats, Nguyen explains how she and Garbus got theirs: picking up a drum stick and using it to hit a drum. Nguyen and Garbus have more than comedic timing together. A Man Alive has been nearly universally hailed as Ngyuen’s most daring and affecting album to date, a credit both to Nguyen’s fearlessly intimate songwriting — the album centers mostly on her relationship with her absentee father — and Garbus’ distinctive pop bombast. As National Public Radio’s “All Songs Considered” aptly described it, “The playful melodies

that Thao is known for are still there but matched with a gnarled sound that is classic Garbus.” Touring in support of that album, Thao & the Get Down Stay Down will stop by the Higher Ground Ballroom in South Burlington on Monday, April 11. Seven Days recently spoke with Nguyen by phone to ask about the record, her affection for 1980s sitcoms and her beef with Bieber. SEVEN DAYS: So why are you picking on Justin Bieber? THAO NGUYEN: [Laughs] I just watched his episode of carpool karaoke [on “The Late Late Show] With James Corden,” and now I feel terrible, because he actually seems like a cool guy. But satire is the highest form of flattery, right? SD: That’s a good way to look at it. Merrill Garbus was in the video, and she produced your new album. How long have you known her? TN: I’ve known her since 2008, which we just figured out the other day. I love her so much. She’s such a good friend of mine. SD: She has such a unique style, and it pairs very well with yours. How did that collaboration work? TN: She was an incredible part of the whole. A lot of the beats were things that I put together when I was demoing and writing, and she didn’t make any of the

beats. But she really helped to shape and sculpt the sound of the album. SD: You can tell. One of the major themes of the album is your relationship with your father, or lack thereof. That’s some intensely personal stuff to write about. I imagine it must have been both difficult and cathartic for you. TN: I couldn’t really believe I was doing it as I was doing it. It’s so personal and made me feel so vulnerable. But as the songs were coming to me, I realized they were very insistent. Nothing else was really happening besides an exploration of this relationship, so it was just time for it to happen. So, any hesitation I’ve had has been superseded by the liberation of it. It was incredibly intense and difficult. But, at the same time it was so freeing. It was the most honest thing I was capable of. SD: Your mother has been your biggest fan and was actually a key part in helping you start your career in music. Can you tell me some of the ways she’s supported you? TN: At first she was cautiously supportive when I graduated college and told her I was becoming a musician. But she’s full-on now. She’s so supportive and sweet. She let us take her minivan on our first THE LOW DOWN

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On Saturday, August 27, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees ZZ TOP will rock the midway with ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND founder GREGG ALLMAN. Might be time to get that IROC-Z out of storage, no? In other fair news, comedian JIM GAFFIGAN will perform on Friday, September 2.

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Speaking of the fair, the folks at the Champlain Valley Fair made their first concert announcement. So let’s get to that and, while we’re at it, catch up on some other news on the summer concert beat.

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Another week, another milestone show for one of the state’s most swiftly rising bands. Last Friday, KAT WRIGHT AND THE INDOMITABLE SOUL BAND sold out the Higher Ground Ballroom. I opted for the LYNGUISTIC CIVILIANS at Nectar’s that same night — which was excellent, by the way. So I can’t report on how Wright and co. fared beyond packing the joint, which is impressive. But if Facebook is to be believed — and, really, when is it not? — it was a command performance. I mean, someone even made the band a cake to commemorate the occasion. (As an aside, what an embarrassment of riches when concertgoers are forced to choose between groups like the LCs and the Indomitable Soul Band playing big shows on the same night. We’ve got it pretty damn good here in BTV.) This week, it’s MADAILA’s turn. They’ve been among Burlington’s elite from the moment they debuted at the Precipice in 2014. Since then, it’s been a rapid rise from a packed residency at Nectar’s to sold-out shows at offbeat venues such as Burlington City Hall Auditorium and the ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain. Hell, they even sell out local clubs as their alterego band the MEDALLIONS, such as at the Rusty Nail in Stowe on New Year’s Eve. Er, I mean … they would if the Medallions were, in fact, Madaila and not a time-traveling disco band stuck in Vermont from the 1970s. Obviously. Remember last week when I wrote about the strategy of gigging selectively as a means to build anticipation? No one locally has mastered that quite so fully as Madaila. Though they’re now gigging

fairly often regionally, the band doesn’t play with much frequency in Vermont. And when they do, their shows aren’t just shows. They’re events. This Friday, April 8, Madaila will host the next such blowout shindig, called Madaila: The Fair. Joining the band are NYC dance-pop supergroup SUPERHUMAN HAPPINESS and jazz-inflected hip-hop outfit BILLY DEAN & THE HONOR ROLL. And because he’s everywhere all the time, DJ DISCO PHANTOM will be spinning, as well. As you may have surmised from the name of the party, the show is, in fact, at the fair — the Blue Ribbon Pavilion at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction, to be precise. If you’re unfamiliar, that’s the building where the giant pumpkins are exhibited, and where you can buy hot tubs or enlist in the armed forces, come fair time in August. Man, I love the fair. Anyway, Madaila’s version will indeed be fair-themed, with midwaystyle games, racing pigs, a dunk tank, cotton candy, carnies, and fried … everything. The works. OK, fine, I made up some of those. But I’m going to let you guess which ones. Think of it like being that guy on the midway who guesses people’s weight. But that’s not all. Madaila have been hard at work on a follow-up to their exceptional 2015 debut, The Dance. According to bassist Jer Coons, that record won’t come out until summer. But the band is planning to debut songs from the album at the show, which is

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HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Pop, Rap Dance Party, 10 p.m., free. JP’S PUB: Pub Quiz with Dave, 7 p.m., free. Karaoke with Melody, 10 p.m., free. JUNIPER: Ray Vega Quartet (jazz), 8 p.m., free. LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Paul Asbell Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions, 8 p.m., free. Film Night: Indie, Abstract, Avant Garde, 10 p.m., free. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: Vinyl Night with Disco Phantom, Waking Windows, 6 p.m., free. Seamus the Great, Channel Two Dub Band (rock, reggae), 9 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

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tour. And probably a week after we left Virginia, the van was totaled in Chicago. It wasn’t our fault. Another driver hit it. That day she told us to just go to the airport and she would fly us to San Francisco, which is where we were trying to get. She didn’t have the means to do that, but she did it anyway. SD: In addition to being a musician, you’re also an activist. What have you been doing with Oxfam lately? TN: Oxfam and I have been friends for years. I really appreciate that they’re [a nongovernmental organization] of that size and are so transparent and respectful of the people they’re trying to help. That’s very rare. So I follow their lead in the capacities with which I can help the most. So right now I’m an ambassador for Sisters on the Planet, which is a group of women in America helping with raising awareness of the effects of climate change on food providers and food growers. SD: There is still a stigma around women in rock, of being “pretty good for a girl.” That kind of stuff bothers me to no end. And I know from interviews you’ve given that it really bothers you. What are some ways that stigma can be combated? TN: I think that removing the qualifier is the biggest thing: not to identify someone as a “woman musician,” as opposed to just a musician. That irks me to no end. [Laughs.] I would really appreciate that from music journalists, actually, the people who are responsible

for introducing artists to people. I’d like them to remove the qualifiers from their descriptions. SD: Amen. I think there’s a deepseated cultural aspect, too. I was speaking with a friend who helps run Girls Rock Vermont, which is a rock-and-roll day camp for local girls. And she told me that so many of the girls who come in, their music experience from school is rarely guitar or bass or drums. It’s usually orchestral instruments, because girls tend to be pushed toward those rather than rock instruments. TN: Totally. It’s systemic. SD: Last question: I read in another interview that you were “raised by TV sitcoms” such as “Roseanne” and “Full House.” So have you seen “Fuller House” yet? TN: Whoa. This is funny. I’m in Portland right now, and we’re about to start the tour. And I always stay with a really good friend of mine here. And we actually did watch the first episode on Netflix, because we both grew up on it. And we couldn’t stop watching, even though it was excruciating. I can’t promise that I won’t watch others. They know there’s a draw in spite of yourself; that you’ll go back out of childhood longing even if you can’t bear it. !

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RADIO BEAN: Nathaniel Ott Homer (folk), 6 p.m., free. Ensemble V (jazz), 7 p.m., free. Justin Panigutti (singersongwriter), 8:30 p.m., free. Digisaurus (rock), 10:30 p.m., free. RED SQUARE: The High Breaks (surf), 7 p.m., free. DJ Pat (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. SIGNAL KITCHEN: Baio (indie), 8:30 p.m., $12. AA. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Josh Panda’s Acoustic Soul Night, 8 p.m., $5-10 donation. VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Standup Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

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Stetson. But her latest record, The Ridge, is a departure

MONKEY HOUSE: Computer Class (pop punk), 8:30 p.m., $3/8. 18+.

“rhythmic pop minimalism.” It’s a passionate work that

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: The Natural Selection (rock), 7 p.m., free.

her voice, finding both beauty and chaos along the way.

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THE SKINNY PANCAKE (MONTPELIER): Cajun Jam with Jay Ekis, Lee Blackwell, Alec Ellsworth & Katie Trautz, 6 p.m., $5-10 donation. SWEET MELISSA’S: Wine Down with D. Davis (acoustic), 5 p.m., free. WHAMMY BAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

PIECASSO PIZZERIA & LOUNGE: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

middlebury area

CITY LIMITS: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free. TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

explores the relationship between her instrument and Neufeld appears at ArtsRiot in Burlington on Tuesday, April 12, with EARTHEATER.

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JASPER’S TAVERN: Blues Jam, 7 p.m., free. PARKER PIE CO.: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

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NAKED TURTLE: Jay Lesage (acoustic), 5:30 p.m., free. OLIVE RIDLEY’S: So You Want to Be a DJ?, 10 p.m., free.

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ARTSRIOT: Hedwig and the Angry Inch, 8 p.m., $17/20. AA. Pop-Up Pearl: the Hedwig

Afterparties (dance party), 10 p.m., $10/12. AA. CHURCH & MAIN: Cody Sargent Trio (jazz), 8 p.m., free. CLUB METRONOME: Cosmic Thursdays: Cosmosis Jones, Squimley & the Woolens, Smarty McFly (electro, jam), 9 p.m., $5/7. 18+. THE DAILY PLANET: Seth Yacovone (blues), 8 p.m., free. DRINK: BLiNDoG Records Acoustic Sessions, 5 p.m., free. FINNIGAN’S PUB: Craig Mitchell (funk), 10 p.m., free. HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Half & Half Comedy (standup comedy), 8 p.m., free. Harder They Come (house), 10:30 p.m., free. THU.7

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Staying close to the lake, the LUMINEERS will headline the 2016 Lake Champlain Maritime Festival. They play Burlington’s Waterfront Park on Sunday, July 31, with opener RAYLAND BAXTER.

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Mildred Moody’s Full Moon Masquerade is back and bigger than ever, now under the stewardship of the folks from Signal Kitchen. The next installment of Burlington’s most brilliantly debauched party is slated for Saturday, May 21, at the ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain. Headlining is an ALEX TOTH (RUBBLEBUCKET)-led project called “Farewell, Starman: the Music of DAVID BOWIE Re-imagined.” JOCIE ADAMS’ (ex-the LOW ANTHEM) band ARC IRIS will be on hand, in addition to DJs, live theater productions, visual art and lake sturgeon. Lots of lake sturgeon.

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The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival has made another round of announcements for this year’s fest. Highlights of the announced acts include vocalist DIANE SCHUUR & THE COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA at the Flynn MainStage on Sunday, June 12; Afrobeat torchbearers ANTIBALAS with Cumbancha’s LAKOU MIZIK and locals BARIKA at the Waterfront Tent on Saturday, June 11; Afro-Cuban hard boppers the RODRIGUEZ BROTHERS at the FlynnSpace on Monday, June 6; and N’awlins party band NAUGHTY PROFESSOR with locals SOULE INDOMITABLE at Nectar’s on Wednesday, June 8.

BTW, if that last band sounds oddly familiar, it should. They are a hybrid of the Indomitable Soul Band and organfunk duo SOULE MONDE, featuring BOB WAGNER, JOSH WEINSTEIN, RUSS LAWTON and RAY PACZKOWSKI. Calling all Deadheads! In midAugust, Prospect Mountain in Woodford will host Alive & Dead. That’s a three-day celebration of the GRATEFUL DEAD, slated for August 12 through 14. No artist announcements have been made quite yet, probably because it’s really tough to find a Dead tribute band in Vermont.

CARRYING We close this week on a tragically sad VAPORIZERS note. On Sunday, April 3, local DJ RYAN MORIN, aka DJ BP, died unexpectedly. INCLUDING: According to rapper DEVON EWALT, PAX 2, G-PEN, aka LEARIC, Morin, 35, was found MAGIC FLIGHT AND unresponsive at his home on Friday VOLCANO night. Paramedics were able to revive his heart, but he had already gone too long without oxygen to his brain. Morin was kept on life support in the intensive care unit at the University of Vermont Medical Center, which allowed family 75 Main Street | 802-865-6555 and friends the chance to say goodbye. 75 Main St., Burlington, VT 864.6555 Morin was best known as the DJ Mon-Thur 10-9; F-Sat 10-10; Sun 10-8 for pioneering BTV hip-hop group the www. nor ther nl i ghts pi pes . c om AZTEXT, which also included Learic. He F ol l ow us on I ns tagr am! was also the DJ for an early incarnation Must be 18 to purchase tobacco products, ID required of the Lynguistic Civilians. More recently, Morin performed as part of the group UNKOMMON, with rapper KIN. Morin 3/16/16 3:39 PM was also a rapper and had been writing8v-northernlights032316.indd 1 and recording a new album with Kin, TRUTH, Learic and PRO, the last of whom LOUNGE was also part of the Aztext. In a recent email, Ewalt writes that the album was half finished when Morin died, but that WED STANDUP: Open Mic they will finish it, “making sure those 6 On the Spot: Spontaneous Standup BP verses get heard.” “He was a beacon of light and THU IMPROV NIGHT! positivity for whoever he came in 7 Improv JAM / Life of the Party / contact with,” writes Ewalt. “It didn’t Daily Grind ft. Ray Vega matter who you were, he would make you feel comfortable and like you’d FRI8 SAT9 known him forever. He was the most generous human being I’ve ever known, and he was a brother to me and our other close friends.” Rest in peace, Ryan. You’re gone way too soon. !

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MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Live Music, 9 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: Trivia Mania, 7 p.m., free. Bluegrass Thursday: Jatoba, 10 p.m., $2/5. 18+. PIZZA BARRIO: EmaLou (acoustic), 6:30 p.m., free. RADIO BEAN: Julie Winn (folk), 7 p.m., free. Dana Hubanks and the DiTrani Brothers (ragtime), 8 p.m., free. Shane Hardiman Trio (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free. RED SQUARE: Jeff Salisbury Band (rock), 6 p.m., free. D Jay Baron (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Cre8, 10 p.m., free. RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: DJ Kermit (top 40), 10 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Wild and Scenic Flim Fest After Party with Red Hot Juba (cosmic Americana), 9 p.m., free. VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Improv Jam, 6 p.m., free. Napolean (improv), 7 p.m., $5. Daily Grind (improv), 8:30 p.m., $10.

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HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Steve Sharon Art Opening with DJ Utah (top 40), 6 p.m., free. Sugar Snap Trio )Americana), 9:30 p.m., $5. DJ Fattie B (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Trio Gusto (gypsy jazz), 7 p.m., free. Ivamae (jazz), 9 p.m., free. Taka (vinyl DJ), 11 p.m., free. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Live Music, 9 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free. Pitchblak Brass Band, MCB-Free & the Ice Coast Band (hip-hop, funk), 9 p.m., $5. RADIO BEAN: Friday Morning Sing-Along with Linda Bassick & Friends (kids’ music), 11 a.m., free. Front Porch Foursome (folk), 7 p.m., free. Kent Smith (folk), 8:30 p.m., free. Seven Leaves (rock), 10 p.m., free. Tommy Alexander (basement soul), 11:30 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Crystal Bowersox (folk rock, country), 8 p.m., $20/22/50. AA.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: D Jay Baron (EDM), 9 p.m., $5.

PENALTY BOX: Karaoke, 8 p.m., free.

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CLUB METRONOME: Dead Set (Grateful Dead tribute), 10 p.m., $7.

RED SQUARE: John Daly Trio (folk rock), 4 p.m., free. Brickdrop (rock), 8 p.m., $5. DJ Craig Mitchell (house), 11 p.m., $5.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Nobby Reed Project (blues), 7 p.m., free.

SHELBURNE VINEYARD: The Make Mentions (indie rock), 6 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Quiet Lion (basement soul), 9:30 p.m., free.

RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: Supersounds DJ (top 40), 10 p.m., free. RUBEN JAMES: DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Background Orcs (rock), 8 p.m., free. VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Tim McIntire (standup), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $15. ZEN LOUNGE: Salsa Night with Jah Red (Latin), 9 p.m., $5. Friday Night Worldwide (dance), 11 p.m., $5.

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LA PUERTA NEGRA: Ladies Lounge: Miriam Bernardo & Seth Eames (singersongwriters), 8 p.m., free.

BACKSTAGE PUB: Acoustic Happy Hour, 5 p.m., free. Karaoke with Jenny Red, 9 p.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: BYOV Thursdays, 3 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Burlington Blackout 2.0: Reign One, DJ Spaggs, DJVU (house), 9 p.m., $10/12. AA.

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MOOGS PLACE: Open Mic, 8 p.m., free.

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BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Paul Asbell and Clyde Stats (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: The Story So Far, Elder Brother, Culture Abuse (pop-punk), 7:30 p.m., $22/25. AA.

MONKEY HOUSE: Let’s Be Leonard (rock), 8:30 p.m., $3/8. 18+.

CITY LIMITS: Throttle Thursdays with DJ Gold, 9 p.m., free.

outside vermont OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

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Afterparties (dance party), 10 p.m., $10/12. AA.

ARTSRIOT: Hedwig and the Angry Inch, 8 p.m., $17/20. AA. Pop-Up Pearl: the Hedwig

JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Jeff Salisbury Band (rock), 7 p.m., free. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Loose Association (rock), 5 p.m., free. Sticks & Stones (rock), 9 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier BAGITOS BAGEL & BURRITO CAFÉ: Bernie Benefit Show, 6 p.m., donation.

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Jesse Gile & Doug Perkins (eclectic), 6 p.m., free. Gneiss (jam), 9 p.m., free. ESPRESSO BUENO: Jason Mallery (singer-songwwriter), 7 p.m., donation. Jennings

TUE.12 // JASON WILBER [FOLK]

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JASON WILBER is best known as a sideman for iconic folk songwriter John Prine. He’s

also logged time as the lead guitarist for such rootsy luminaries as Iris DeMent, Greg Brown and Hal Ketchum, among others. But Wilber is an acclaimed songwriter and solo artist in his own right. On Echoes, his ninth solo album, he covers tunes by the likes of David Bowie, Joni Mitchell, the Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder and Prine, gently reinterpreting those artists with artsy twang. Wilber plays an intimate solo show at the Good Times Café in Hinesburg on Tuesday, April 12.

&McComber (singer-songwriters), 8 p.m., donation. POSITIVE PIE (MONTPELIER): Soule Monde (funk), 10 p.m., $5. SWEET MELISSA’S: Honky Tonk Happy Hour with Mark LeGrand, 5 p.m., free.

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MOOGS PLACE: Curtis & Jess (folk), 7 p.m., free. Wholesome Culture (rock), 9 p.m., free. RIMROCK’S MOUNTAIN TAVERN: DJ Rekkon #FridayNightFrequencies (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

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CLUB METRONOME: Retronome With DJ Fattie B (’80s dance party), 9 p.m., free/$5. HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Marcie Hernandez (siungersongwriter), 7 p.m., free. Disco Phantom (eclectic), 10 p.m., free. D Jay Baron (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Emma Back (folk), 7 p.m., free. Masefield, Perkins and Bolles (acoustic), 9 p.m., NA. Taka (vinyl DJ), 11 p.m., free.

JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: King Me (rock), 7 p.m., free. MONKEY HOUSE: Invalids, Floral, BUMF (rock), 8:30 p.m., $3/8. 18+.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Live Music, 9 p.m., free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Graziano, Schofield and Slim (blues), 5 p.m., free. Troy MIllette & Dylan Gombas (singer-songwriters), 7 p.m., free. Roy & the Wreck (rock), 9 p.m., free.

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RADIO BEAN: Bad Accent (rock), 7 p.m., free. The Old Main (Americana), 8:30 p.m., free. Mal Maiz (cumbia), 10 p.m., free. Revibe (funk), 11:30 p.m., free.

MONOPOLE: Soul Junction (soul), 10 p.m., free.

MONOPOLE DOWNSTAIRS: Happy Hour Tunes & Trivia with Gary Peacock, 5 p.m., free.

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ARTSRIOT: Hedwig and the Angry Inch, 8 p.m., $17/20. AA. Pop-Up Pearl: the Hedwig Afterparties (dance party), 10 p.m., $10/12. AA. BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Andrew Moroz (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Jim Norton (standup), 9 p.m., $27/30. AA.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke with Megan, 10 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Gang of Thieves, Viva La Hop (funk rock, reggae), 9 p.m., $8.

outside vermont

BACKSTAGE PUB: Full Tilt (rock), 9 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Coquette, the Snaz, Ellen Degenerates (rock), 8 p.m., $10/12. AA.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: Coon Hill John (Americana), 6 p.m., free.

JASPER’S TAVERN: Fate (classic rock), 9:30 p.m., $5.

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RED SQUARE: Zach Rhoads (funk), 4 p.m., free. The Youngest Sun (rock), 7 p.m., $5. Mashtodon (hip-hop), 11 p.m., $5. RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Raul, 6 p.m., $5. DJ Reign One (EDM), 11 p.m., $5.

STONE CORRAL BREWERY: McKew Devitt (folk), 7 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier BAGITOS BAGEL & BURRITO CAFÉ: Irish Session, 2 p.m., donation.

outside vermont

MONOPOLE: ThreatPoint (rock), 10 p.m., free.

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THE FARMHOUSE TAP & GRILL: Silver Bridget (saw pop), 5 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: Mi Yard Reggae Night with DJs Big Dog and Jahson, 9:30 p.m., $3. THE OLDE NORTHENDER PUB: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free. RADIO BEAN: Acoustic Brunch with Clare Byrne, 11 a.m., free. Maple Street Six (jazz), 1 p.m., free. Andrew Stearns (country), 4 p.m., free. Luke McCartin (folk), 6 p.m., free. Prateek Poddar (folk), 7 p.m., free. The Danger Algorithms (folk), 8:30 p.m., free. Jose Oyola & the Astronauts (rock), 10:30 p.m., free.

ESPRESSO BUENO: Jazzyaoke, 7:30 p.m., $5.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Bluegrass Brunch Scramble, noon, $5-10 donation.

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RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: The Complaints (rock), 10 p.m., free.

MOOGS PLACE: Eames Brothers Band (mountain blues), 9 p.m., free.

RUBEN JAMES: Craig Mitchell (house), 10 p.m., free.

middlebury area

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Big Gigantic, Louis the Child, Melvv (electronic), 8 p.m., $25/28. AA.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Tyler Mast & Paradise Divide (funk), 8 p.m., $5. SMITTY’S PUB: Dave Keller (soul, blues), 8 p.m., free. VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Tim McIntire (standup), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $15.

BAR ANTIDOTE: Folks Up In Treetops (Grateful Dead tribute), 8 p.m., free. CITY LIMITS: City Limits Dance Party with DJ Earl (top 40), 9:30 p.m., free.

northeast kingdom JASPER’S TAVERN: NIXMIX (dance), 9 p.m., free.

BACKSTAGE PUB: Karaoke/ Open Mic, 8 p.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: WW Presents: Boogarins, Painted Zeros, Izzy True (psych rock), 8 p.m., $10/15. 18+. PENALTY BOX: Trivia With a Twist, 4 p.m., free.

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Before he fled Burlington for Portland, Ore., Tommy Alexander was at the heart of an underground artistic movement in the Queen City: He was the founder of the local label and collective Jenke Records — sometimes also called Jenke Arts. Alexander became a champion for a rather motley crew of artists in Burlington, a pied piper who inspired a network of musicians and songwriters to follow his lead. Though the members of the Jenke family didn’t always share stylistic traits, they did share a sort of wayward heart and soul. Before he found music, Alexander was a college baseball player. So Jenke could be seen as something akin to the Bad New Bears of the local scene: scruffy underdogs. As a songwriter, both solo and as part of the band Quiet Lion, Alexander embodied all things Jenke. The sonic and thematic looseness of his music was undeniably charming. But it could also be frustrating, like a brilliant but slackerly

teenager who stubbornly refuses to take full advantage of his or her true potential. Though often compelling, at times his records were simply too lackadaisical and disheveled. On Old News, his first full-length since moving west and the first for his new imprint, Su Casa Records, Alexander has finally grown up. The album still has that endearing, unkempt charm. But it’s presented with a polish and maturity that suggests Alexander has learned a lot about life, and music, since landing in Portland. Some credit for that newfound veneer belongs to the album’s producer, Mike Coykendall, whose credits include the likes of M. Ward, Bright Eyes and Blitzen Trapper. Fans of those acts will find some welcome sonic similarities in Alexander’s latest. His voice has always resembled Conor Oberst’s fractured warble. Now that emo yelp is couched in lean production that recalls Bright Eyes’ I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning. And he’s a more mature songwriter now. Where once Alexander might have

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Israelite’s 40 years in the desert. Smith sings, “I will burn your hand on the oath you swore / starving for fallen stars from the desert floor / to bundle or burn up your manna, it gets you so blue.” The winding, convoluted “Kentucky” abruptly changes tempo mid-song and so lacks the cohesion of previous tracks. Interestingly, it repeats the phrase, “Let all that is old be made new.” A last reference to the human-bovine Io reprises the album’s themes of hidden truths and alternate meanings. Chock-full of literary and mythological references, Io is a rich collection of folk tunes. While it still features the delicate harmonies, sweet melancholia and wellcrafted arrangements of Cricket Blue’s earlier work, the album has a noticeable shift in tone. Rather than sticking to charming folk fallbacks, Cricket Blue explore the dark duality of things both seen and unseen. Io is available at cricketbluemusic. com. Cricket Blue host an EP release show on Saturday, April 9, at the First Congregational Church in Burlington.

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consequences are dire, and the other forest animals know it. “When you and I were married, how the earthworms hung their heads,” she sings. “The birds were screaming raw their throats above the wedding bed.” “Eleanor” is a sad, stirring portrait of a lonely woman. Backed by elegant cello, the lyrics tell of Eleanor’s marriage, childbirth and lifelong sorrow. Her story ends with a symbolic punch: “Oh Eleanor, terrible twin / our bodies warm tangles of sugar and skin / our reincarnations doomed to repeat / the womanly thirst that we all learned from Eve.” This exploration of femininity returns throughout the EP, often by way of allegorical name-dropping. On the short, quiet “Trouble Come No More,” Smith takes the lead. The tune seems to reference the Biblical story of the

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Io is Jupiter’s fourth-largest moon and also a character from Greek mythology. She was a beautiful mortal priestess who caught the eye of Zeus, king of all Greek gods. Zeus fell in love with Io, but in order to keep his wife, Hera, from finding out, he turned poor Io into a cow. This history lesson explains the title of folk duo Cricket Blue’s new four-track EP, Io. The myth suits Cricket Blue’s penchant for detailed storytelling and folklore. Yet Io also signals a darker turn for the pair, Laura Heaberlin and Taylor Smith. Take the first track, “Angela Carter.” Angela Carter was a British novelist and short-story writer known for using magical realism and Gothic elements in her feminist reinterpretations of classic fairy tales. The song references themes from Carter’s famous story collection, The Bloody Chamber, which subverts the tale of Little Red Riding Hood, among others. Over spooky, gorgeous guitar, Heaberlin describes wolves searching the woods for girls to take as brides. The

let lazy rhyme schemes through, this writing is sharp and focused. Where he previously might have been satisfied with predictable melodies, he’s become more adventurous and bold. “Gonna Be a While” is a searing cut that digs at the anger in heartbreak. “I’ll Be Better” is a loping country tune in which Alexander assures an ex he’ll be better off alone, though he sounds like he might be trying to convince himself. “Away, It Goes Away” is a poignant rumination on impermanence. “Travelin’” is a pretty, sincere acoustic number that ranks as one of Alexander’s sweetest. The title cut swaggers with twangy, ramshackle energy that colors the whole record. Through it all, we catch glimpses of the wide-eyed slacker who cut his teeth in BTV. But instead of defining him, those qualities are, on Old News, more of an accent that augments his newly refined songcraft. This is easily the strongest, best-sounding record of Alexander’s career to date. Old News by Tommy Alexander is available at tommyalexander.bandcamp. com. He plays a vinyl-release show on Friday, April 8, at Radio Bean in Burlington. Alexander’s band Quiet Lion play Thursday, April 7, at Charlie-O’s World Famous in Montpelier.

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alen Cheney’s sojourn in China last fall, as an artist-inresidence at Da Wang Culture Highland in Shenzhen, was in some ways the trip of a lifetime. The Middlesex artist and her husband traveled around the country for a couple of weeks following her two-month residency. Aside from its exotic locale, though, the experience wasn’t unprecedented for Cheney; it simply propelled one more turn in the constant evolution of her lyrical abstractions. Some of the works she made at Da Wang, along with pieces created in her home studio since then, are currently on view at River Arts in Morrisville. “Galen Cheney — to China and Back” presents oil paintings on canvas or linen, and collage works on paper or canvas using ink, acrylic and mixed media. That recitation of ingredients only begins to describe the artist’s creations, however. Key words here are “paper” and “collage.” Some pieces are works not just on but of paper — a mixture of found bits, torn into strips, and cut-up previous paintings. While these materials began life in two dimensions, Cheney’s collages expand riotously into 3D, some fairly bursting from their wall-hung bases. “China No. 9” is one of the better-behaved paper works, despite its large scale — 57 by 55 inches. Hung in the hallway outside the gallery proper, it has a rather feminine sensibility: Long, narrow strips of torn paper in zillions of layers adhere to a heavier paper backing. The effect is like a ruffled skirt, albeit with tattered bits rebelling against the horizontal lines. Bright hues appear among the mostly white ruffles, but the overall palette is delicate. Cheney abandons right angles, and decorum, in the amoebic paper collages “Early Lotus” (60 by 52 inches) and “Swirl” (52 by 72 inches). One imagines these irregularly shaped works were created in a rampage — of creativity, not anger. The artist has selected individual fragments of paper to form a collective expression that is both chaotic and somehow coherent. These fractions add up to a whole, but not a predictable one. The ragged construction of “Swirl” suggests randomness, as if the artist just kept tacking on shape after haphazard shape until she decided to stop. And perhaps she did. But evidence of

“Quilt,” mixed media on collaged canvas

intentionality appears in the wide strips of paper — again, ripped from prior paintings — that she has adhered to the surface at both their ends, fashioning an arch in the middle. Imagine caterpillars of paper prepared to inch their way across this wild terrain. The previously painted works on paper are central to Cheney’s process; she prepares them and then tears them apart, not yet knowing how she will use them. Yet one recurring motif in those loosely brushed pieces brings a cohesive element to the collection: swaths of black ink made by a particular brush. Cheney says it’s the only one she took with her to China. Rather than a solid band of black, the brush creates streaks of parallel lines. The artist has fun with this effect; black-andwhite ribbons dance around the picture plane like trails of electrons freed of their

orbits. These pathways are particularly buoyant in “Untitled (Swirling Vapor).” In this 38-by33-inch work of ink, oil and paper on canvas, the ribbons dart out erratically from a central cluster of black and brightly colored shapes. The outer edges of this rectangle are left unpainted, providing welcome areas of visual respite. The swirl is a favored gesture in Cheney’s works, and the freedom with which she makes these marks suggests playfulness. So does the unexpected appearance of denim in “Dragon Lady.” At 93 by 40 inches, the piece dispenses with the constraints of geometry and dangles down the wall nearly to the floor.

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The artist says she’d like to keep adding to this work, giving it a wedding-dress-like train. From a distance, “Dragon Lady” indeed seems to have a curvy woman’s shape. The denim pieces — cut-up jeans,

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MICHAEL PLANTE: “Balancing Duality,” artwork that explores themes of freedom and control, yin and yang, surrealism and realism, and love and fear. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington. Through April 30. Info, 777-6566.

TALK: ‘HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR AS MASTER ARTIST’: University of New Hampshire history professor Jeffry Diefendorf discusses painter Samuel Bak’s childhood in wartime Vilna and his experiences and career after World War II. University of Vermont Fleming Museum of Art, Burlington, Wednesday, April 6, 6 p.m. Info, 656-0750.

! LYNA LOU NORDSTROM: “Transitions and Variations,” an exhibition of solarplate etchings, collagraphs, ImagOn intaglio-types and silkscreen images by the Burlington printmaker. Reception: Friday, April 8, 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, April 9, 1-4 p.m. Info, 310-6579. Brickwork Art Studios in Burlington.

TALK: ‘THAT’S ART?’: Champlain College professor David Mills leads a discussion on how we react to abstract art, and ways of encountering art as more than just subjective preference. In conjunction with Vermont Humanities Council Ideas on Tap program. ArtsRiot, Burlington, Wednesday, April 6, 7 p.m. Info, 262-2626.

! SENIOR BFA 2016: An annual event showcasing the talents and accomplishments of the BFA graduating class of the SUNY Plattsburgh Art Department. Reception: Saturday, April 9, 3-5 p.m. April 9-May 14. Info, 518-564-2474. Plattsburgh State Art Museum, N.Y.

TALK: CHUCK HERRMAN: The Vermont wood historian, educator and self-taught artist speaks about his exhibition “Out of the Forest.” Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, Middlebury, Wednesday, April 13, noon. Info, 388-2117.

“Galen Cheney — to China and Back,” through May 2 at River Arts in Morrisville. riverartsvt.org

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VERMONT CRAFT COUNCIL 2016 SPRING OPEN STUDIOS WEEKEND: Shelburne Pond Studios and Sculpture Exhibit seeks artists and craftspeople to participate in their community arts event held during the statewide Open Studios Weekend May 28 and 29. Applications should include: 1. applicant’s contact info; 2. check for $35, made out to Katharine Stockman; and 3. five good-quality images of different works. Also include any special needs, e.g., access to electricity. Email shelburnepondstudios@aol. com, or mail to Shelburne Pond Studios, c/o Kathy Stockman, 1260 Pond Road, Shelburne, VT 05482. Deadline: April 15. Shelburne Pond Studios. Info, 999-4394.

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OPEN FARM AND STUDIO TOUR: The 10th annual Discover the Heart of the Islands invites artists to participate in an event July 9-10, taking place at community hubs across four island towns. Deadline: April 15. More information at openfarmandstudio.com. Grand Isle Art Works. $75. Info, 372-4556.

PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET: Encounterworks Productions seeks small business owners, independent crafters, jewelry makers, clothing designers, screen-printers, local bands with cool merch, etc., for the first Punk Rock Flea Market on May 22. To register, email encounterworks@gmail.com with “Punk Rock Flea” in the subject line. Include contact info, pictures and info about what you want to sell. If approved, a $20 registration fee will be collected to hold your spot. Registration deadline: May 4. Encounterworks Productions Salon, Burlington. Info, 617-780-7701.

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apparently — are flung over the right shoulder and hug the waist at left. Among the hundreds of paper shards that make up this work are shiny red and gold ones that Cheney says are remnants of Chinese New Year festivities. Before the trip to Shenzhen, Cheney had begun to “explore paper,” she says, during an earlier residency at Vermont Studio Center in Johnson. The works on view in “To China and Back” continue her experimentation with the medium. But this artist is primarily an oil painter — five of her characteristically lush, nonrepresentational works appear at River Arts

‘BLANK SPACE’: Community members are invited to drop off a 4-by-6-inch work of art, including but not limited to drawing, painting or photograph. Open to anyone. Closing reception: Thursday, April 14, 6 p.m. Quimby Gallery, Lyndon State College, Lyndonville. Info, 626-6487.

‘LOCALLY GROWN’: Vermont artists and artisans living in Orange, Washington and Windsor counties are invited to submit one artwork to this annual show. All work should be framed or submitted in a way that allows it to be easily hung or displayed. Please do not submit works that have previously been shown in Chandler Gallery. Drop off works on Sunday, April 24, 4-6 p.m., and Monday, April 25, 6-7:30 p.m. Chandler Gallery, Randolph. Info, 431-0204.

pages of writing to poetrybrothelvt@gmail.com. More info at encounterworksproductions.com. Encounterworks Productions Salon, Burlington, Through April 22. Info, 617-780 7701.

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— and so she thinks about permanence. Paper tends to lack that quality, and some of the ones she has used in these works are far from archivally rigorous. That’s why the apex of Cheney’s collage studies, at least in this exhibit, may be “Quilt.” A very large piece of canvas — 71 by 77 inches — is lashed to a heavy wooden frame with grommets and thick cord. A flurry of swirling pink lines and black-and-white brushwork nearly covers the canvas, to which paper bits are collaged. But Cheney supplements these with previously painted and torn pieces of canvas and burlap. The coalition of durable materials and unfettered technique suggests a promising direction. Never mind its staid title; “Quilt” is an energetic, exciting, all-elbows piece of work. The artist herself says of collage: “I had done a couple pieces before, but they were methodical, tedious; I had an idea and I realized it. “But in China,” Cheney continues, “I wanted it to be about process — more painterly and open, so much more interesting to make.” In this she has succeeded. !

ARTSRIOT TRUCK STOP ARTIST MARKET: Artists are invited to submit an application to vend, free of charge, at a series of summer pop-up events on Friday evenings. Email art@ artsriot.com for an application. ArtsRiot, Burlington. Through April 9. Info, art@artsriot.com.

spacious community media center in northern Colchester. Artists must meet the criteria of LCATV membership (live, work or attend school in Colchester, Milton, Georgia, Fairfax, Westford, South Hero, Grand Isle or North Hero). Exhibitions can be one, two or three months and include a reception. Group shows are welcome. Proceeds from any sales go to the artists. Lake Champlain Access Television, Colchester. Through August 1. Info, 862-5724.

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ATHENA KAFANTARIS: “Strange Music From Another Room,” an exhibition of puppets that combine craft and technology by the makerin-residence. Through May 31. Info, 540-0761. Generator in Burlington.

! ‘A BODY IN FUKUSHIMA’: Photographs of Eiko Otake, documenting a visit she and William Johnston, photographer and Wesleyan University professor of Japanese history, made in 2014 to the irradiated communities of Fukushima. Artist talk with Otake: Monday, May 23, 6-7 p.m. Through May 28. Info, 652-4500. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Flynn Center in Burlington. CARRIE DICKASON: “Industry Practice,” installation work created with materials that reflect the artist’s background in the automotive and textile industries of Detroit and elicit a conversation about consumerism and waste. Through April 9. Info, 865-7166. Vermont Metro Gallery, BCA Center in Burlington. ‘DYSFUNCTION’: Ten contemporary artists use ceramics to question the social, political and economic forces that determine “proper” function. Through April 9. Info, 865-5355. ‘NAVIGATING MEMORY: EXPLORING PLACE’: Nurjahan Akhlaq, Aqsa Shakil and Seher Shah explore the role of memory, biography and personal context in establishing historical narratives. Through April 9. Info, 865-5355. ! JOSEF ALBERS: “Formulate/ Articulate,” presented in conjunction with AIGA Vermont Design Week, features examples of the renowned modernist’s print and graphic work and related ephemera, including original screen prints from the seminal 1963 publication Interaction of Color. Reception: Wednesday, April 6, 6-8 p.m.

Through April 8. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington.

address chronic seasonal hunger. Through April 25. Info, 881-8572. Uncommon Grounds in Burlington.

GOLDEN TRUE: Oil paintings by the Vermont artist. Through May 15. Info, 860-4972. Vermont Art Supply and Black Horse S.P.G. in Burlington.

MARK ELIOT SCHWABE: “Ignecia: A Dystopian Morality Tale Told in Sculpture” features a narrative told in aged steel and black concrete sculptures by the Burlington artist. Through April 30. Info, 489-5505. The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington.

GRACE TOMCZAK: “Tentacles,” a collection of drawings and collage focused on octopuses and their form. Through April 15. Info, 657-387. Petra Cliffs Climbing Center & Mountaineering School in Burlington. ‘HEART AND HOME’: Honoring the passing of the Fair Housing Act, eight Vermont artists show work that examines personal perspectives on the impact of neighborhood and community. Artists include Robert Brunelle Jr., Rick Castillo, Robin Katrick, Jennie Kristel, Winnie Looby, Amey Radcliffe, John Rovnak and Ted Wimpey. Through April 30. Info, oneartscollective@gmail.com. ONE Arts Center in Burlington. ‘HYPER-UTILITY’: Curated by ONE Arts and ArtShape Mammoth, the exhibit features work by Cori Champagne, Sande French-Stockwell, Jane Gordon and Amy Joy Hosterman that considers environmental futures, survival and adaptation. Through April 15. Info, 656-3131. Living/Learning Center, UVM, in Burlington. ‘IMPERMANENCE’: Sculpture and drawings by Margaret Jacobs and Justin O’Rourke. Through April 30. Info, 363-4746. Flynndog in Burlington. ‘IN A FIELD WITH NO BOUNDS’: A group exhibition featuring two generations of artists with Vermont connections, with work that references internal and external landscapes and the relationship between them. Artists include Catherine Hall, Corin Hewitt, Julia Kunin, Meg Lipke, Meg Walker and Barbara Zucker. Through April 26. Info, 395-1923. New City Galerie in Burlington. JULIA LUCKETT: “Food 4 Farmers,” photography documenting a nonprofit organization that works with coffee communities in Latin America to

MONIKA RIVARD: Photographs by the recent artistin-residence at New City Galerie. Through April 30. Info, 863-8278. Barrio Bakery in Burlington. MONIKA RIVARD PHOTOS: Images by the Burlington photographer. Through May 31. Info, 343-1218. Scout & Co., Burlington. ‘MUD TRANSFUSION’: Second annual UVM Pottery Co-op exhibition featuring the work of 20 artists associated with the community studio. Through April 30. Info, 863-6458. Frog Hollow Vermont State Craft Center in Burlington. NINI CRANE: “Four Seasons of Watercolor,” paintings that reflect the Vermont artist’s love of nature. Through May 31. Info, 540-8333. Sequoia Salon in Burlington. OLA CARSON: “No,” mixed-media works and the first U.S. show from the Poland-born artist. Through May 17. Info, 864-5884. Karma Bird House Gallery in Burlington. ‘POP ART PRINTS’: Thirty-seven prints significant to the advent of the pop art movement of the 1950s and ’60s, including works by Robert Indiana, Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstein, Claes Oldenburg and Andy Warhol. Also works by the era’s female artists from the Fleming’s permanent collection, including Chryssa, Sister Mary Corita Kent and Marisol. ‘SEX OBJECTS: PERSPECTIVES ON GENDER AND SEXUALITY’: An exhibition of everyday and ceremonial art and artifacts curated by 40 anthropology and art history students. SAMUEL BAK: “Survival and Memory,” paintings by the Polish artist addressing his experience as a Holocaust survivor, using a Renaissance palette and personal lexicon informed by Jewish culture. Through May 22. Info, 656-0750. University of Vermont Fleming Museum of Art in Burlington. SCOTT KING: Paintings in markers, spray paint and acrylic. Through April 30. Info, 658-4771. Nectar’s in Burlington.

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SEABA MEMBERS ONLY SHOW: The South End Arts + Business Association celebrates its 30th anniversary with one of the largest group shows to come to its gallery walls. For every work sold, SEABA will gift a year of membership to a local artist. Through June 30. Info, 859-9222. SEABA Center in Burlington.

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Junction, strives to enact a different kind of gallery experience. Visitors are invited to not only take in the crisp photos of Moyers, a Bristol resident, but also to take an image home — and leave an offering of their choice in its place. Suggestions

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us.” The final exchange reception is this Saturday, April 9, 4-6 p.m. Through April 30. Pictured: “enwraptured…”

SIENNA FONTAINE: “Acclaim of Gesture,” mixedmedia works made with walnut ink, marker, acrylic paints, spray paint and stencil work. Through June 30. Info, 859-9222. Speeder & Earl’s Coffee, Pine Street, in Burlington. VERMONT PASTEL SOCIETY: Annual group show featuring work by society members. Through April 30. Info, 859-9222. Art’s Alive Gallery @ Main Street Landing’s Union Station in Burlington. ‘A WORLD OF ART’: Mixed-media, two-dimensional artwork acquired by Ben Bergstein and April Werner during their travels around the world. Through April 30. Info, 863-6713. North End Studio A in Burlington. ‘XOXO: AN EXHIBIT ABOUT LOVE & FORGIVENESS’: Developed by the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, this emotion-filled interactive exhibit asks you to open your heart and mind. Through May 15. Info, 864-1848. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington.

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‘32 DEGREES: THE ART OF WINTER’: Winterinspired works from the late 19th century to present, including contemporary photography, sound pieces, digital art, games and ephemeral sculpture, which invite visitors to experience the complexities of snow and ice. Through May 30. Info, 985-3346. Shelburne Museum. ‘BIRDS OF A FEATHER’: An exhibition exploring the illusory and deadly beauty of American wildfowl decoys, featuring models of 13 different bird species. Through May 1. Info, 985-3346. Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education, Shelburne Museum.

! ‘CHROMA’: A juried exhibition of photographs that use color as a primary compositional element. Among the 46 photographers from seven countries around the world, five are from Vermont. Reception: Friday, April 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Through April 24. Info, 777-3686. Darkroom Gallery in Essex Junction. DICK BRUNELLE: Recent abstract watercolor paintings. Through May 31. Info, 316-4265. Firebird Café in Essex Junction.

! JOHN MOYERS: “The Art of Giving and Taking and Giving,” photographs by the Bristol artist. He hosts two gallery events in which visitors are invited to take a photo off the wall and replace it with an item of their choosing. Suggestions include a poem, sketch, written response to the image or contribution to offset printing costs. Exchange reception: Saturday, April 9, 4-6 p.m. Through April 30. Info, 989-3996. Living Room: Center of Positivity in Essex Junction. KURT MADISON: Images from the Vermont landscape photographer. Through May 31. Info, 985-8222. Shelburne Vineyard. ‘THREADS OF LIGHT’: Pastel paintings by Marla McQuiston and Jane Petrillo. Through April 24. Info, 899-3211. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho.

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! ‘THREE VERMONT ARTISTS’: Paintings by Cynthia Griffith, masks by Ellis Jacobson and prints by Phillip Robertson. Reception: Thursday, April 14, 5-7 p.m. Through April 29. Info, 262-6035. T. W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier. ! ADRIENNE GINTER: “Fauna Meets Flora,” an exhibition of exquisitely detailed hand-cut paper and archival foam-core constructions by the Putney artist. Opening reception: Thursday, April 7, 5-7 p.m. Art Walk Reception: May 6, 4-7 p.m. Through June 30. Info, 828-5657. Governor’s Gallery in Montpelier. APRIL EXHIBITION: Works by 16 Vermont artist members of the cooperative gallery. Through April 30. Info, 272-0908. The Front in Montpelier.

! ARTHUR SHALLER: “Ships and Shadows,” original collage by the Vermont artist and architect. Reception: April 7, 5-7 p.m. Art Walk Reception: May 6, 4-7 p.m. Through June 30. Info, 828-5657. Vermont Supreme Court Gallery in Montpelier. CHARLES FISH: “Blue Ribbons & Burlesque,” photographs taken at Vermont country fairs. Through July 1. Info, 479-8519. Vermont History Museum in Montpelier.

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UVM students and faculty, as well as to the general public. This exhibition is meant to consider the myriad ways that river sediment can be transformed into art, functional objects or both. Artists include

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Tess Barbach, Chris Behr, Lily Calabrese, Tamara Cameron, Sherry Corbin, Erika Cummings, Rebbecca D’Agostine, Bech Evans, Gary Godbersen, Geoff Gordon, Alex Hoffman, Jess Louisos, Meredith Mann, Rebecca Moyer, Becky Mulheron, Katy Pensak, Tiny Sikkes, Raquel Sobel, Theora Ward and Joan Watson. Through April 30. Pictured: “Cats That Aren’t Assholes” by Calabrese.

DJ BARRY: Work made with hand-carved stencils, X-Acto knife and spray paint. Through April 30. Info, 225-6012. Sweet Melissa’s in Montpelier.

! JIM EATON: “Swept Away,” color photographs by the Vermont photographer. Closing reception: Saturday, April 30, 4-6 p.m. Through April 30. Info, 229-9212. Bagitos Bagel & Burrito Café in Montpelier. LYDIA GATZOW: “Second Harvest,” oil paintings, charcoal and graphite drawings. Through May 15. Info, 454-0141. Blinking Light Gallery in Plainfield.

PAUL RICHARDSON: “Vermont Water and Light,” 10 fine-art landscapes by the Montpelier publisher and photographer. Through April 30. Info, 2237800. Capitol Grounds Café in Montpelier.

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ABRIE HOWE: “Into the Eyes of Animals,” drawings and acrylic paintings by the local fifth-grader. GALEN CHENEY: “To China and Back,” paintings and paper constructions created while in residence at the Da Wang Culture Highland near Shenzen, China. Through May 2. Info, 888-1261. River Arts in Morrisville.

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ATHENA PETRA TASIOPOULOS: Collage and illustration from found vintage portrait photography. Gallery closed April 10-17. Through May 14. Info, 253-1818. Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery in Stowe.

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‘INTIMACY + MATERIALITY’: A 13-artist group exhibition explores material and emphasizes methods of making through the lens of contemporary studio, social and design practices. CAROLE FRANCES LUNG, AKA FRAU FIBER: “People’s Cloth Trade Show: The T-shirt Is the Problem,” exhibition by the California artist, activist and scholar, which creates an immersive environment for visitors to learn about global production of T-shirts and how to upcycle, reuse and extend their life. Through April 10. Info, 253-8358. Helen Day Art Center in Stowe. STOWE/SMUGGS SHOWS

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‘SADDLE UP! NORWICH CAVALRY: TRAINING, TOURING AND TACTICS ON HORSEBACK’: Exhibition presenting the story of the college cavalry, including life-size imagery, sounds and historic objects. Through June 30. Info, 485-2183. Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University in Northfield.

TOM LEYTHAM: “The Other Working Landscape,” watercolor prints of aging industrial buildings by the Montpelier architect and artist. Through April 8. Info, 279-6403. Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

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MATT LALONDE: Watercolors by the Vermont artist. Through April 29. Info, 828-5657. Vermont Statehouse Cafeteria in Montpelier.

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! DOUGLAS AJA: “African Safari,” photographs and bronze sculptures of African wildlife. Reception: Friday, April 15, 6-8 p.m. Through May 21. Info, 426-3581. Jaquith Public Library in Marshfield.

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‘THEM, US & YOU’: A global, invitational exhibit includes more than 24 artists who investigate radical and socially accepted constructs of the other. Through April 18. Info, 479-7069. Studio Place Arts in Barre.

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DIANNE SHULLENBERGER: “Circular Earth,” 20 collages made from natural objects. Through April 29. Info, 899-4993. Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier.

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‘FLIGHT: EXPLORATIONS IN MOVEMENT, MIGRATION AND FREEDOM’: Artworks by gallery artists, local students and notable Syrian artists interpreting the concept of flight as it relates to ideas of freedom of expression, pilgrimage and spontaneous exploration. Through June 26. Info, 253-8943. West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park in Stowe.

‘DISCLOSURES: COMING OUT OF OBSCURITY’: Vermont artists Lily Hinrichsen and Karla Van Vliet bring to light parts of their past, with assemblages, works on paper and mixed media. Through May 7. Info, 382-9222. Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater in Middlebury.

KEN LESLIE: “Kalallit Nunaat — Grønland: Paintings and Books From Greenland,” an exhibition of paintings and multimedia works. Through April 9. Info, 635-1224. Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Johnson State College.

! DONNA ANDREYCHUK: Oil paintings described as “landscape-inspired abstract impressionism.” Reception: Saturday, April 9, 3-6 p.m. Through April 30. Info, 989-7419. Edgewater Gallery Merchants Row in Middlebury.

! ‘OBJECTS OF SATISFACTION’: A group exhibition co-presented by ArtShape Mammoth and ONE Arts, and curated by Margaret Coleman, which considers Immanuel Kant’s perspectives on art and art objects. Artists are Ann Barlow, Deborah Bouchette, Cori Champagne, Margaret Coleman, Chris Collins, Katie Grauer, Paul Higham, Marilyn Maddison, Jennifer McCandless, Jessica Mongeon, Rachel Morton and Christopher Thompson. Closing reception: Sunday, May 1, 2-4 p.m. Through May 1. Info, info@ artshapemammoth.org. Vermont Studio Center Gallery II in Johnson.

! JILL MATTHEWS: “Full Bloom,” floral still-life paintings by the Vermont-born, Maine-based artist. Reception: Saturday, April 16, 4-6 p.m. Through April 30. Info, 989-7419. Edgewater Gallery Mill Street in Middlebury.

mad river valley/waterbury MICHAEL BALZANO: “Somebunny,” exhibition of whimsical rabbit drawings by the creator of @mydailybunny. Through April 9. Info, 244-7801. Axel’s Gallery & Frameshop in Waterbury.

MYK MARTINEZ: Paintings by the Vermont artist, whose works have been featured in publications throughout the state as well as in Comic News Magazine. Through April 30. Info, 496-5470. Three Mountain Café in Waitsfield.

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‘THE CURIOUS COUSINS OF VERMONT OUTSIDER ARTIST GAYLEEN AIKEN’: Twenty-four of the late artist’s cardboard cutout imaginary “cousins,” which are rarely shown together, and more than a dozen drawings and paintings. CHUCK HERRMAN: “Out of the Forest,” carvings by the Vermont wood historian, educator and self-taught artist. Works include birds and waterfowl carved in remnants of a New Haven root fence, maple sugaring story boards and kinetic sculpture. Through May 21. Info, 388-2117. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury. ‘DECO JAPAN: SHAPING ART AND CULTURE, 1920–1945’: The nearly 200 works in this exhibit showcase the spectacular craftsmanship and sophisticated design long associated with Japan, and convey the complex social and cultural tensions in Japan leading up to World War II, including the

‘LIFE UNDER THE SHADOW’: Acrylic paintings by Bhutanese refugee Hom Pradhan that reflect the young artist’s experience growing up in a refugee camp in Nepal. Accompanying audio by VFC codirector Gregory Sharrow. Through July 31. ‘SHEDDING LIGHT ON THE WORKING FOREST’: Collaborative exhibition featuring work by painter Kathleen Kolb and poet Verandah Porche. Through April 30. Info, 388-4964. Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury.

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‘ENERGY’: An annual exhibit of works by local students, grades K-12. Through May 14. Info, 775-0356. Chaffee Art Center in Rutland.

! ‘INSPIRING BLISS’: Select works by various artists from cartoonist Harry Bliss’ personal collection, including Robert Crumb, Jack Kirby and Maurice Sendak. Reception: Friday, April 8, 6 p.m. Through April 30. Info, galleries@castleton.edu. Castleton Downtown Gallery in Rutland. JUDITH REILLY: “The Girl With the Purple Hair,” a retrospective of works by the Vermont quilt maker. Through May 30. Info, 247-4295. Compass Music and Arts Center in Brandon.

! KATE GRIDLEY: “Passing Through: Portraits of Emerging Adults,” life-size oil paintings paired with sound portraits. Reception: Tuesday, April 19, 6 p.m. Through May 27. Info, galleries@castleton.edu. Christine Price Gallery, Castleton University. ‘OUT ON A LIMB’: Member artists present tree-inspired works that reflect the personal style of each. Through May 3. Info, 247-4956. Brandon Artists Guild.

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DAISY ROCKWELL: “Odalèsque and Other Recent Paintings,” work by the artist and granddaughter of Norman Rockwell. Through May 13. $2-20 suggested donation. Info, 356-2775. Main Street Museum in White River Junction. FEATURED ARTISTS: An exhibition of work by three Vermont artists: silver jewelry by Bill and Sandra Owens, river-rock sculpture by Jen Herzer and intaglio prints of wildlife by J. Ann Eldridge. Through June 30. Info, 235-9429. Collective — the Art of Craft in Woodstock. ‘HUMAN PLUS: REAL LIVES + REAL ENGINEERING’: An exhibition offering visitors of all ages the chance to explore engineering concepts and to create a range of low- and high-tech tools that extend the potential

‘ICE AGE MAMMALS IN THE MEADOW’: Outdoor exhibition of life-size sculpture by Bob Shannahan and Wendy Klemperer, featuring artistic renditions of a woolly mammoth, a short-faced bear, a North American camel, a dire wolf and an American lion. Through April 30. Info, 359-5001. Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center in Quechee. LYNN NEWCOMB: Etchings and lithograph prints. Through April 30. Info, 295-5901. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction. ‘MUD SEASON’: Area artists exhibit a variety of works that interpret “our most cautiously optimistic season.” Through April 30. Info, 457-3500. ArtisTree Gallery in South Pomfret.

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Joan Hoffman “National Park Landscapes: Celebrating National Park

Grids,” works by the artist recognized as the first abstract expressionist printmaker. Through May 1. Info, 447-1571. Bennington Museum.

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Service Centennial 2016” brings impressionistic oil paintings by the South Royalton than 25 U.S. heritage sites, from the March-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Vermont to Yosemite National Park in California. The Yosemite Museum recently acquired her work “Sentinel Rock.” Hoffman first paints on-location studies, which she then uses to make her larger oil landscapes. A selection of both is on display in Tunbridge, allowing viewers insight into her process. Other locations include the Point Reyes National Seashore in California, Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina, and Colorado’s Continental Divide Trail. Through May 12. Pictured: “Yosemite” oil painting.

! STEPHEN MALSHUK: “Antarctica: A Photographic Journey,” images of the southernmost continent by the Vermont photographer. Closing reception and artist talk: Saturday, April 16, 5-7 p.m. Through April 16. Info, 334-9166. MAC Center for the Arts Gallery in Newport. ‘WAR AND PEACE’: Paintings, watercolors and drawings that address themes of war and peace, including works by Tom Farrow, Diana Mara Henry, John Howe, Marjorie Kramer, John Rogers, Bradleigh Stockwell, Sam Thurston and Ann Young. Through April 15. Info, 323-7759. The 99 Gallery and Center in Newport.

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‘POETS AND THE PAST’: An exhibition of historical objects alongside poems they inspired, written by local poets. Through May 31. Info, 649-0124. Norwich Historical Society and Community Center.

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DORIAN MCGOWAN: “3 in 1,” three bodies of work from the artist and professor emeritus of art at Lyndon State College. Through April 23. Info, 6951111. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.

‘CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS VS. THE MASTERS: HOMAGE, BATTLE, RECLAMATION’: Thirteen artists address the influence of their creative forebears, including works by Eric Aho, Ross Bleckner, Babette Bloch, Taner Ceylan, Kate O’Donovan Cook, Josef Fiscnaller, Pam Glick, Mimi Gross, Richard Jacobs, Sam Jury, Matt Mattingly, Yasumasa Morimura and Cathy Osman. ‘VISIONS FROM THE EDGE: AN EXPLORATION OF OUTSIDER ART’: Group exhibition featuring 12 artists with autism and other developmental disorders: Oscar Azmita, William Britt, Susan Brown, Chase Ferguson, Evan Gozali, Elisa Huberman, Barry Kahn, Michael McManmon, Walter Mika, Jessica Park, Alba Somoza, and

‘FEATHER & FUR: PORTRAITS OF FIELD, FOREST & FARM’: Portraits celebrating the beauty, intelligence and grace of animals by nine artists. Through April 30. Info, 885-3061. The Great Hall in Springfield. GROUP EXHIBITION 2016: Works from more than 20 New England and New York artists, including Scott Nelson, Susan Osgood, Michelle Ratte, Margaret Shipman and Donald Saaf. Through April 24. Info, 251-8290. Mitchell Giddings Fine Arts in Brattleboro.

! JON MCAULIFFE: Paintings by the New Hampshire artist, whose work is described as “if Norman Rockwell came back to life as a 21st-century hipster.” Reception: Thursday, April 7, 5:30-7 p.m. Through April 30. Info, 869-2960. Main Street Arts in Saxtons River.

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‘3D DIGITAL: HERE AND NOW’: Innovative work in 3D art and design technology by makers with local connections, including Willard Boepple, Heather Dewey-Hagborg, Jon Isherwood and Karolina Kawiaka. Through June 15. JEN MORRIS: “Marble,” photographs by the Vermont artist. Through April 17. VINCENT LONGO: “Centers, Circles, Squares,

JOAN HOFFMAN: “National Park Landscapes: Celebrating National Park Service Centennial 2016,” impressionistic paintings of American natural heritage sites by the South Royalton artist. Through May 12. Info, 889-9404. Tunbridge Public Library.

! ‘LOUIS SHELDON NEWTON: ARCHITECT EXTRAORDINAIRE OF VERMONT’: An exhibition organized by the Hartford and Royalton historical societies that examines the life and work of the Vermont architect. Talk with John Dumville and Martha Knapp: Wednesday, May 4, 7-8 p.m. Through June 4. Info, 763-7094. Royalton Memorial Library in South Royalton. LYNN NEWCOMB: “The Power of Black Ink; Two Decades of Printmaking,” etchings by the Vermont artist. Through April 30. Info, 498-8438. White River Gallery at BALE in South Royalton.

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DOUGLAS CROCKWELL: “The Other Rockwell: Douglas Crockwell,” an exhibition featuring paintings by the artist and founding Hyde trustee, whose illustrative works were included in the Saturday Evening Post, LIFE, Look and others. Through May 8. Info, 518-7921761. The Hyde Collection in Glens Falls, N.Y. ‘POMPEII’: Nearly 200 archaeological artifacts, including bronze and marble statues, mosaics, frescoes, decorative arts and objects from daily life, offer a glimpse into the life of the once-thriving city in the Roman Empire. Through September 5. Info, 514-285-2000. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts. RAGNAR KJARTANSSON: The Iceland artist’s first major show in Canada presents three significant works that represent his explorations in performance and straddle mysticism and parody. RYAN GANDER: “Make every show like it’s your last,” an exhibition bringing together diverse elements that reflect the British artist’s interest in the circumstances of art production, as well as our perception of objects. Through May 22. Info, 514-847-6226. Montréal Museum of Contemporary Art. !

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HARRIET WOOD: Exuberant oil paintings that celebrate the arrival of spring and summer. Through May 16. Info, 525-3366. Parker Pie Co. in West Glover.

‘CENTERING’: An exhibit featuring five artists of regional, national and international reputation: Steve Budington, Janne Höltermann, Roberto Lugo, Billie Mandle and Seldon Yuan. Curated by art professor Jen Morris, the show includes works in video, ceramics, painting, sculptural objects and photography. Through April 15. Info, 387-6841. The Fine Arts Gallery, Landmark College, in Putney.

Shmuel Taurog. Guest curated by Tony Gengarelly. JONATHAN GITELSON: “Are You Here?” photographs of the artist’s public project in which he installed the phrase on billboards throughout New England and upstate New York. KAREN GAUDETTE: Scratchboard drawings that metaphorically reflect a middle-aged woman’s journey to find true love. MICHAEL SACCA: “flow-MOTION,” installation of water images by the Vermont photographer. Through June 13. Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.

‘DIRECTOR’S CHOICE’: Selected works by Varujan Boghosian, Pat Dipaula Klein, Helen Matteson, Ira Matteson, Nick Santoro, Hugh Townley and John Udvardy. Through July 9. Info, 767-9670. BigTown Gallery in Rochester.

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t the screening I attended of the latest Hank Williams biopic, sounds I’d never heard in a movie theater continuously arose around the room. I’ve heard audiences laugh at films that weren’t supposed to be funny. I’ve heard them shout at characters in horror films about to do the stupid thing that will get them killed. But I’ve never heard so much and such loud yawning. It was a chorus of boredom: first down front, then from the back, then directly in front of me, where a pair of sleepy ticket holders performed a dull-movie duet. It was like the DMV with Milk Duds. Speaking of duds: I Saw the Light achieves something I wouldn’t have thought possible. It spends more than two hours chronicling the career of one of music history’s most towering figures, a high school dropout from Alabama who couldn’t read or write music yet went on to compose 35 top-10 records in roughly six years. And it manages to offer not one iota of insight into who Williams was or how he did what he did. Writer-director Marc Abraham (Flash of Genius) surely understood that anyone likely to attend this film can already list the country legend’s greatest hits. Likewise, prospective viewers will know how Williams looked

and sounded, that he died at 29, and that one of the most enduring relationships of his adult life was his love affair with alcohol, amphetamines and morphine. The filmmaker’s obligation is to tell us something we don’t know. He fails spectacularly. Instead, we get British actor Tom Hiddleston doing a passable impression and walking through a Wikipedia article of a screenplay that ticks off the boxes of Williams’ biography — at least, the part that consists of the traditional show-biz rise and fall. You’d never know from this film that Williams learned to play the guitar as a boy from a black bluesman named Rufus “Tee Tot” Payne. Or that the back problems that plagued Williams throughout his life — intensifying his addiction to painkillers — were due in part to a rodeo fall. Or that the singer’s mournful oeuvre may reflect his yearning for his father, who spent Hank’s formative years in a Louisiana veterans' affairs medical center after contracting facial paralysis. Abraham fills the movie’s running time with biopic shorthand and shameless, overused tropes of precisely the variety skewered so brilliantly in 2007’s Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. Williams marries the sweetheart of his youth (Elizabeth Olsen) and pursues his dream until he finally makes it to the

Grand Ole Opry, only to have predictable things happen to both his marriage and career. Absent is any attempt to explore the artist’s creative process, much less to demonstrate the significance of his accomplishment or how much his music meant to millions of poor, hardworking people. In this film, masterpieces simply appear, while more and more makeup is applied to make Hiddleston look increasingly cadaverous. The film was originally slated for an Oscar-qualifying November release. Then someone at Sony Pictures Classics watched it, I guess. Someone else who watched it is Williams’ grandson, the singer Hank 3. Unimpressed by Hiddleston’s singing, he made an intriguing observation. The actor who plays Williams “needs to be an American from the South who has eat [sic], lived and breathed these kinds of roles before,” he told an interviewer, then suggested Matthew McConaughey as an actor with “the natural arrogance and fire” to do justice to the part. Williams III has a point. Inertly directed and snoozily scripted, I Saw the Light is a movie that isn’t remotely “all right, all right, all right.”

I SAW THE LITE Abraham’s meandering, interminable biopic ranks as the least substantial ever on its legendary subject. Which is saying something, when you consider that one starred George Hamilton.

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ove over, The Hunger Games and Divergent. There’s a new dystopian movie series in town. Granted, if you’re only just now hearing about God’s Not Dead, which grossed 30 times its budget in 2014, you’re probably not part of the series’ target audience. And if you are part of that target audience, you almost certainly won’t agree that its premise resembles science fiction. Which means that this review won’t be of much use to anyone except the curious and those seeking a reason to send Seven Days hate mail. But I was curious about God’s Not Dead 2, so bear with me. The God’s Not Dead series takes as its thesis that God is Public Enemy No. 1 in the American educational system. In the first film, an atheist college professor tries to bulldoze a Christian student into renouncing his faith. In this one, public high school teacher Grace Wesley (Melissa Joan Hart) must fight for her job in court after she’s caught bringing religion into the classroom. Has Wesley been proselytizing to her students? Nope. Here’s the extent of her “offense”: When a student asks her to link Martin Luther King Jr.’s teachings to those of Jesus, she quotes an appropriate piece of scripture. Speaking as a former teacher who frequently mentioned the Bible in intellectual-history contexts, I have trouble imagining even a hard-core atheist objecting to this bland acknowledgment of a core text of Western culture.

TAKE THAT, NIETZSCHE Hart plays a modern-day martyr in Cronk’s evangelical courtroom drama.

But the atheists in this film seem determined to rewrite history — chief among them the American Civil Liberties Union lawyer (Ray Wise) who takes the case against Grace. A slimy-smiled, spiffy-suited fellow who actually proclaims, “We’re going to prove once and for all that God is dead,” he appears to have come straight from hell itself. Could the right director make a great, chilling film from this strange material? Probably. But in the hands of returning director Harold Cronk, God’s Not Dead 2 is more like a preachy

sitcom, with an occasional misty aerial shot of the setting (Little Rock, Ark.) to add cinematic value. The script’s focus jumps among several characters, some carried over from the previous film, but its methods of characterization remain constant. Devout characters are relatively fleshed out and human — Rev. Dave (David A.R. White), Grace’s biggest ally on the jury, is introduced with a series of would-be comic pratfalls, the better to endear him to us. As Grace’s questioning student, whose “free-thinking,”

materialist parents insist she never hear the name of Jesus in school, Hayley Orrantia gets less wooden as her character grows stronger in her faith. By contrast, the characters who defend secularism in the public sphere are a tight-lipped, inhuman, sound-bite-spouting bunch. Grace’s nonbelieving lawyer (Jesse Metcalfe) is the exception, though his main function seems to be listening to his client with the glistening eyes of someone ripe for conversion. It’s worth noting that secular films have all too frequently portrayed religious folk as caricatures comparable to the atheist zealots here. While turnabout may be fair play, it doesn’t make for good art or mutual understanding. But then, neither of those seems to be the objective of God’s Not Dead 2. This is a film designed to rally the faithful against a perceived systematic persecution campaign, complete with end credits listing cases that inspired the story. Some of those cases hinge on an issue that is never broached in God’s Not Dead 2: the disputed right of Christian business owners not to serve same-sex couples. Perhaps if Grace had been vocal on that question in the classroom, the court case and the film would have had more substance. Instead, Cronk leaves viewers with the impression that there is no middle ground between espousing Christianity and ruthlessly eradicating it. For those of us who prefer to do neither, that’s a dystopian scenario indeed. MARGO T HARRI S O N

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THE BOSS: In her latest comedy, Melissa McCarthy plays a ruthless tycoon who goes to the clink for insider trading and then tries to “rebrand” herself as an icon of nice — with mixed results. With Kristen Bell, Peter Dinklage and Dave Bautista. Ben Falcone (Tammy) directed and cowrote with McCarthy and Steve Mallory. (99 min, R. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Stowe, Welden) DEMOLITION: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a grieving widower whose letters to a vending machine company lead to an unlikely connection with a customer service rep in this comedy-drama, directed by Jean-Marc Vallée (Wild) and scripted by Bryan Sipe (The Choice). With Naomi Watts and Chris Cooper. (100 min, R. Essex)

EYE IN THE SKY 1/2 Helen Mirren plays a U.S. colonel forced to debate the morality of a drone strike against terrorists when an innocent bystander gets in the way, in this topical drama directed by Gavin Hood (Ender’s Game). With Alan Rickman, Aaron Paul and Barkhad Abdi. (102 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 3/30) GOD’S NOT DEAD 2 A high school teacher gets in trouble for talking about Jesus in this follow-up to the faith-based hit about the dangers of atheism in academia. With Jesse Metcalfe, David A.R. White and Ray Wise. Harold Cronk returns as director. (121 min, PG; reviewed by M.H. 4/6) HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS 1/2 Sally Field plays a sixtysomething singleton who develops an obsession with her much younger coworker (Max Greenfield) and tries to hang with the hipster kids in this comedy from director Michael Showalter, who created “Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp.” (95 min, R. Reviewed by R.K. 3/23) I SAW THE LIGHT Tom Hiddleston plays country-western legend Hank Williams, a man who sang a lot about Jesus but had trouble sticking to the straight and narrow, in this biopic. Elizabeth Olsen plays his wife, Audrey; with Bradley Whitford and Cherry Jones. Marc Abraham (Flash of Genius) directed. (123 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 4/6)

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ZOOTOPIA A con artist fox and a bunny cop team up to uncover a conspiracy in this Disney animated adventure set in a world where critters call the shots. With the voices of Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman and Idris Elba. Byron Howard, Rich Moore and Jared Bush directed. (108 min, PG; reviewed by M.H. 3/9)

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No, this is not an action flick. It's one of those indie dramas, so "demolition" is a metaphor, perhaps for the state of mind of an investment banker (Jake Gyllenhaal) after he is abruptly widowed. His life increasingly empty, he begins writing complaint letters to a vending machine company — and makes an unexpected connection with a customer service rep (Naomi Watts). Jean-Marc Vallée (Wild) directed this drama, scripted by Bryan Sipe (The Choice); it starts Friday at Essex Cinemas and Merrill's Roxy Cinemas. Offbeat Flick of the Week: We pick an indie, foreign, cultish or just plain odd movie that hits local theaters, DVD or video on demand this week. If you want an alternative to the blockbusters, try this!

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REAL FREE WILL ASTROLOGY BY ROB BREZSNY APRIL 7-13

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(MARCH 21-APRIL 20) French artist Henri Matisse (1869-1954) is regarded as one of the greats, in the same league as Picasso and Kandinsky. Even in his eighties, he was still creating marvels that one critic said seemed “to come from the springtime of the world.” As unique as his work was, he was happy to acknowledge the fact that he thrived on the influence of other artists. And yet he also treasured the primal power of his innocence. He trusted his childlike wonder. “You study, you learn, but you guard the original naïveté,” he said. “It has to be within you, as desire for drink is within the drunkard or love is within the lover.” These are good, sweet thoughts for you to keep in mind right now, Aries.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your personal

oracle for the coming weeks is a fable from 2,600 years ago. It was originally written by the Greek storyteller Aesop and later translated by Joseph Jacobs. As the tale begins, a dog has discovered a hunk of raw meat lying on the ground. He’s clenching his treasure in his mouth as he scurries home to enjoy it in peace. On the way, he trots along a wooden plank that crosses a rapidly flowing stream. Gazing down, he sees his reflection in the water below. What? He imagines it’s another dog with another slab of meat. He tries to snatch away this bonus treat but, in doing so, drops his own meat. It falls into the stream and is whisked away. The moral of the fable: “Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.”

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): “I never get lost, because I don’t know where I am going,” said the Japanese poet known as Ikkyu. I stop short of endorsing this perspective for full-time, long-term use, but I think it suits you fine for right now. According to my astrological projections, you can gather the exact lessons you need simply by wandering around playfully, driven by cheerful curiosity about the sparkly sights — and not too concerned with what they mean. P.S. Don’t worry if the map you’re consulting doesn’t seem to match the territory you’re exploring.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “If literally every

action a human can perform was an Olympic sport,” Reddit asked its users, “which events

would you win medals in?” A man named Hajimotto said his champion-level skill was daydreaming. “I can zone out and fantasize for hours at a time,” he testified. “This is helpful when I am waiting in line.” You Virgos are not typically Olympic-class daydreamers, but I encourage you to increase your skills in the coming weeks. It’ll be a favorable time for your imagination to run wild and free. How exuberantly can you fantasize? Find out!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In his book Strange Medicine, Nathan Belofsky tells us about unusual healing practices of the past. In ancient Egypt, for example, the solution for a toothache was to have a dead mouse shoved down one’s throat. If someone had cataracts, the physician might dribble hot broken glass into their eyes. I think these strategies qualify as being antidotes that were worse than the conditions they were supposed to treat. I caution you against getting sucked into “cures” like those in the coming days. The near future will be a favorable time for you to seek healing, but you must be very discerning as you evaluate the healing agents. SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In his poem “The Snowmass Cycle,” Stephen Dunn declares that everyone “should experience the double fire of what he wants and shouldn’t have.” I foresee a rich opportunity coming up for you to do just that, Scorpio. And, yes, I do regard it as rich, even marvelous, despite the fact that it may initially evoke some intense poignance. Be glad for this crisp revelation about a strong longing whose fulfillment would be no damn good for you!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “When I look at my life I realize that the mistakes I have made, the things I really regret, were not errors of judgment but failures of feeling.” Writer Jeanette Winterson said that, and I’m passing it on to you at the exact moment you need to hear it. Right now, you are brave enough and strong enough to deal with the possibility that maybe you’re not doing all you can to cultivate maximum emotional intelligence. You are primed to take action and make big changes if you discover

that you’re not feeling as much as you can about the important things in your life.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Psychotherapist Jennifer Welwood says that sadness is often at the root of anger. Feelings of loss and disappointment and heartache are the more primary emotions, and rage is a reflexive response to them. But sadness often makes us feel vulnerable, while rage gives us at least the illusion of being strong, and so most of us prefer the latter. But Welwood suggests that tuning in to the sadness almost always leads to a more expansive understanding of your predicament; and it often provides the opportunity for a more profound self-transformation. I invite you to apply these meditations to your own life, Capricorn. The time is right. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “The causes

of human actions are usually immeasurably more complex and varied than our subsequent explanations of them.” Fyodor Dostoyevsky said that in his novel The Idiot, and now I’m passing it on to you just in the nick of time. In the coming weeks, it’s especially important for you to not oversimplify your assessments of what motivates people — both those you respect and those you don’t fully trust. For your own sake, you can’t afford to naïvely assume either the best or the worst about anyone. If you hope to further your own agendas, your nuanced empathy must be turned up all the way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “Believing love

is work is certainly better than believing it’s effortless, ceaseless bliss,” says author Eric LeMay. That’s advice I hope you’ll keep close at hand in the coming weeks, Pisces. The time will be right for you to exert tremendous effort in behalf of everything you love dearly — to sweat and struggle and strain as you create higher, deeper versions of your most essential relationships. Please remember this, though: The hard labor you engage in should be fueled by your ingenuity and your creative imagination. Play and experiment and enjoy yourself as you sweat and struggle and strain!

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(April 20-May 20): Taurus-born Kurt Gödel (1906-1978) was among history’s greatest logicians. His mastery of rational thought enabled him to exert a major influence on scientific thinking in the 20th century. Yet he also had an irrational fear of being poisoned, which made him avoid food unless his wife cooked it. One of the morals of his story is that reason and delusion may get all mixed up in the same location. Sound analysis and crazy superstition can get so tangled they’re hard to unravel. The coming week will be an excellent time to meditate on how this phenomenon might be at work in you. You now have an extraordinary power to figure out which is which, and then take steps to banish the crazy, superstitious, fearful stuff.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): For a time, pioneer physicist Albert Einstein served as a professor at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, N.J. On one occasion, a student complained to him, “The questions on this year’s exam are the same as last year’s.” Einstein agreed that they were, then added, “but this year all the answers are different.” I’m seeing a similar situation in your life, Gemini. For you, too, the questions on this year’s final exam are virtually identical to last year’s final exam — and yet every one of the answers has changed. Enjoy the riddle.

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