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3. “Charlotte Pair Say ˜ ey Plan to Invest Big in Vermont Businesses” by Katie Jickling. ˜ e private equity managers are planning to offer investments of $1 to $5 million to bolster sustainable jobs and wellness initiatives.

4. “Scott Plans to Merge Labor and Commerce, Lottery and Liquor” by Terri Hallenbeck. ˜ e new governor wants to reshuffle state departments.

5. “Don’t Panic: In Advance of Trump Inauguration, Burlington Activists Perform Hysteria” by Rachel Elizabeth Jones. ˜ ese protesters staged a “public panic attack” on Church Street over the weekend.

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˜ ieves are breaking into auto shops to steal unused state inspection stickers. Both Brileya’s Chrysler Jeep and Shearer Honda in Rutland — located just four miles apart along Route 7 — were burglarized sometime between Saturday afternoon and Monday morning. ˜ ere have been more than a dozen such thefts in the last three months. Stolen stickers sell on the black market for as much as $120 — more than a legal inspection, but often far less than the cost of repairs required for some vehicles to pass.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders protested the repeal of Obamacare from … Michigan? Meanwhile, in his home state, more than 1,000 people turned out to denounce the change.

2. “If at First You Don’t Secede: Trump Could Revitalize Vermont Movement” by Kevin J. Kelley. ˜ e state’s nascent secession movement is poised for a comeback.

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Yet another example of how smartphones threaten basic map-reading skills: At about 1 a.m. last Monday, a Wardsboro man called 911 to say he “needed assistance” getting home from Athens — a distance of about 20 miles. When the state trooper who responded discovered that Cody Th ˜ omas, 19, had an active arrest warrant, the trooper cuffed and transported the lost lad to his new temporary residence: the Southern State Correctional Facility in Springfield.

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in this city.” She’s encouraging protesters to attend next week’s council meeting.

At the caucus, Weinberger charged that Progressives are selecting council candidates who are “opposing much of what we are trying to achieve” and mentioned the mall and the plan for the former Burlington College site.

One notable exception: Democrats agreed to back Progressive Jane Knodell, the incumbent council president, who supports the mall plan. She faces candidate Grill.

A single Progressive candidate, Charles Simpson, is challenging an incumbent councilor. He’s running in the South District against Democrat Joan Shannon. Charles Winkleman, the Burlington Progressive Party chair, is vying for an open seat in the East District against Democrat Richard Deane.

Winkleman said the questions he and others raised about the mall led to important discussions.

He said: “Holding a different opinion doesn’t make someone reactionary — it makes them a part of a healthy democracy.”

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Weinberger gave a spirited speech at the Democratic caucus, during which the party chose four candidates to support in upcoming city council races. Less than two months before Town Meeting Day, he took the opportunity to condemn antidevelopment challengers, as Katie Jickling reported on our Off Message blog, People certainly noticed.

“Trash talk doesn’t usually end well,” said John Franco. The lefty lawyer and trailblazing Prog represents the Coalition for a Livable City, which has vocally opposed Burlington’s downtown mall redevelopment. The mayor’s comments could haunt him, Franco predicted, adding that CLC might just embrace “reactionary fringe” as its tagline.

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VETTING REFUGEES

[Re “The Backstory: Story With the Longest Legs,” December 28]: At its last monthly meeting, the Vermont Will Miller Chapter 57 of Veterans for Peace voted to support the City of Rutland’s invitation to host 100 Middle Eastern war refugees.

The national VFP statement on Syria says: “We oppose war. We are against the targeting of, as well as the failure to protect, innocent civilians caught up in war, or any other conduct by an individual, group or nation that could be classified as a war crime. We oppose U.S. military involvement in other countries that violates international law.”

Millions of people have fled fighting in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan amid war, bombings and the spread of Islamic extremist groups. Veterans for Peace recognizes that many of the refugees are a result of the U.S.’s role and involvement in those countries.

The VFP also recognizes the long history of accepting immigrants and refugees in Vermont, many of whom have been settled in Chittenden County since the 1980s.

Vermonters know that we are all a nation of immigrants. With a declining population and slow economic recovery, Rutland will only benefit from an infusion of working families from diverse backgrounds.

The Will Miller chapter of VFP, whose members have seen war up close from Korea to Iraq and know personally the pain and destruction of war, welcomes these most recent refugees to our state.

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The group meets monthly at the KelloggHubbard Library in Montpelier on Saturday morning.

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DIE RIGHT

Your recent obit on Paij Wadley-Bailey was an inspiration for me [“Life Stories,” December 28]. I read about a very strong woman with very strong beliefs in human rights and choices. In Vermont she found her niche and dedicated her life to a positive and far-reaching activism. When she developed renal failure requiring daily dialysis, she chose to stop her treatment after about a year. She then utilized Vermont’s aid-in-dying law, Act 39, to die peacefully at the time and in the setting of her choice.

I am a Vermonter and a physician who has returned to my home state postretirement. I have always believed in patient choice in end-of-life decisions, but I have never been a voice until I learned from the magazine Compassion & Choices that Act 39 is under attack in Vermont’s federal court.

Two groups, one based in Vermont and one based in Tennessee, have jointly filed a suit.

Their argument is that merely having to tell a terminally ill adult patient that aid in dying is available or having to refer them to a physician who will is a violation of their constitutional rights. What about the rights and choices of the terminally ill?

I am now a voice further fueled by Paij’s story. I think that she would be as appalled

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CORRECTION

There were numerous mistakes in last week’s paper. The news story “High and Dry: Malletts Bay Cottagers Must Vacate Their Homes” misidentified the source of Pam Surprenant’s pension — she receives it from having worked as a dispatcher for South Burlington. “If at First You Don’t Secede: Trump Could Revitalize Vermont Movement” noted that a 2006 poll conducted by the University of Vermont’s Center for Rural Studies found 8 percent support for secession statewide. It should have added: The following year, the same group found 13 percent of Vermonters were in favor.

In arts: “Cutting Edge,” about musical saw player Johnnie Day Durand, misidentified the drummer of her band Silver Bridget. He is John Townsend. “Hop Premiere Taps the Surveillance Culture of Hungary’s Communist Past” contained incorrect information about the performance history of Béla Pintér and Company. It is the group’s first multicity U.S. tour. The company performed Peasant Opera at Lincoln Center Festival in New York City in 2009. “Catch of the Day” understated the size of Woodstock’s 506 On the River Inn. It has 53 rooms, not 28.

Finally, dating back to our double issue that published on December 28, 2016: The “Life Stories” piece remembering Jordan Smith conflated the names of two sources. Their correct names are Scott Lavertu and Shaun “Stetty” Stetson.

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[Re “Cutting Edge,” January 11]: I’ve seen Silver Bridget a few times, and I think they are fantastic.

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[Re “Vermont Artists Become Activists, Raising Consciousness and Funds,” December 28, 2016]: I know nobody likes a stick in the mud or a party pooper, but I have to say Seven Days is wrong to glorify graffiti or trivialize its effects. Graffiti in public places increases the workload for public employees and increases taxes for the community. Graffiti on small businesses hurts the small-business owner. Even

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as I am that Act 39 is threatened and that her voice would be there with mine were she still alive.

graffiti on the property of big, seemingly faceless corporations makes more work for the lower-paid employees and increases costs to consumers. At no point is a representative of the patriarchy or the 1 percent on his hands and knees cleaning graffiti and saying to himself, “Boy, was I wrong. This graffiti taught me a lesson — now I know I should be making America nice again.”

Graffiti also increases crime. The University of Groningen in the Netherlands conducted an experiment using a freshly painted alley with a mailbox and an envelope sticking out of the mailbox. Money was visible inside the envelope. Thirteen percent of passersby took the money.

When the experiment was conducted in the same alley deliberately covered in graffiti, 27 percent of passersby took the money.

Graffiti may not encourage more people to vandalize stuff, but it will encourage people to violate norms of behavior. In this case, it doubled the number of people who would steal from their neighbor.

People who like to paint walls should be free to do so, but they should paint their own walls.

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¦This annual issue falls in January for one good reason: It’s January. Th ¦ e fi first month in a new fit, clean up our diets or … stop snoring? year is all the incentive we need to at least vow to get fi Yes, one writer takes on his SLEEP APNEA by playing the didgeridoo. And by learning circular breathing, which is cool. We pick up some pointers from a PLUS-SIZE YOGI and check out two pastimes keeping seniors on their toes — a Burlington PICKLEBALL LEAGUE and a butt-busting BOOT CAMP in Middlebury. Hey, nobody’s getting any younger, so… We vicariously experience halotherapy — aka down time in a SALT CAVE — in Montgomery. Can NaCl cure and calm us? Maybe. But we’re especially happy to learn that SATURATED FATS are back on the eat-this list. Pass the butter!

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A Noteworthy Career From his childhood outside of Boston to his celebrated work as a producer for the likes of John Prine and Nanci Griffith, Jim Rooney’s life is an open book. ˜ e Vermont-based songwriter looks back on his incredible journey in his 2014 autobiography In It for the Long Run: A Musical Odyssey. Fans lend their ears for a reading at the Stowe Free Library.

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Swan Song After 12 years, PossumHaw are stepping down from their position as one of Vermont’s bluegrass staples as founding members Colby and Ryan Crehan prepare to move west. Strings in tow, the quintet says “so long” with several concerts, including one in Tinmouth and an official farewell performance at Stowe’s Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center.

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Open Season Vermonters who frequently find themselves in field and stream set their sights on the Yankee Show. Nearly 200 exhibitors Sportsman’s Classic Show set up shop at the Champlain Valley Expo fishing enthusiasts where hunting and fi stock up on everything they need to tackle the great outdoors. Wildlife experts, kids’ activities and more than 50 free seminars help hunters hit their target.

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Women Behind Bars According to the American Civil Liberties Union, more than one million United States women are incarcerated or living under the control of the criminal justice system. ˜ e Greater Burlington Women’s Forum panel discussion “Reimagining Justice for Women” examines the particular ways in which Vermont’s criminal justice system affects females. BYO lunch to this community networking and learning opportunity.

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Artist Statement FRIDAY 20 & SATURDAY 21 Folks who have a hand in farming and food production may find that the grass is greener at the Vermont Grazing & Livestock Conference. More

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In a video for frieze.com, Miranda July reveals that she rehearsed her 2015 performance piece New Society for years before it hit the stage. ˜ e artist divulges more about her creative process and myriad endeavors — she is also an award-winning filmmaker and a bestselling author — in her talk “Lost Child!” at Dartmouth College. Interactive performance, video clips and readings illustrate this autobiographical lecture.

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It may be one of the coldest months of the year, but the Green Mountain State is about to get a whole lot hotter. ˜ e Vermont Burlesque Festival presents a luscious lineup of local, national and international talent, including Montréal’s Bibi Lolo BangBang (pictured) and striptease legend April March. Want in on the action? Learn from the pros in a variety of performance classes.

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Those tender sentiments came last week from DICK WOBBY, Republican Gov. PHIL SCOTT’s best bud, political consigliere and inaugural gala cochair. And, yes, he was ART FOR THE COLLECTOR addressing Your Humble Correspondent.

I called Wobby to inquire about the 236 Main St. Burlington finances of the January 7 charity gala, a 802-540-1080 heavily subscribed affair that attracted eventhorizonink.com hordes of Vermont’s business and political elite to the South Burlington headquarters of the Vermont Air National 12v-eventhorizon011817.indd 1 1/16/17 11:45 AM Guard. The invitation listed Wobby as the contact person for the event, so it seemed appropriate to seek answers from him.

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Participate in a screening Because the gala was hosted by a 501(c)(3) created for the occasion — and project to determine not Scott’s campaign committee — its your eligibility for future organizers were under no legal obliganew research that will tion to disclose the donors who financed it. So if a corporate interest wanted to help develop vaccines against curry favor with the new gov by cutting mosquito-borne viruses. a $20,000 check, we might never know about it — unless he decided to volunteer the information.

Scott’s government staffers may yet prove more forthcoming than Wobby.

According to spokeswoman REBECCA KELLEY, “The organizers plan to disclose the financial details once finalized and verified, and are hoping that will be completed [this] week.”

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Leave your name, number, Add in the proceeds of generaland a good time to call back. admission tickets at $50 apiece, and the total haul will likely be north of Email UVMVTC@UVM.EDU $300,000, the vast majority coming from or visit UVMVTC.ORG the Connected Class.

Oh, and just so you know: Because proceeds from the gala are destined for charity, the big donors are getting a nice tax write-off.

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was peppered with prominent business leaders, including Burlington real estate magnate ERNIE POMERLEAU and Green Mountain Power CEO MARY POWELL. And it included a host of well-connected lobbyists, such as JAMIE FEEHAN, ADAM NECRASON, HEATHER SHOULDICE and HEIDI MOHLMAN TRINGE. The lobbyists’ task, it appears, was to shake down their corporate clients. By far the biggest contributors were those represented by Tringe’s firm, MMR. Its clients, including GMP, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont, Microsoft, Omya, ExxonMobil and Vermont Gas, donated a minimum of $54,000 to the event.

The MMR crowd traveled to the gala in style. A selfie Tringe posted to her Instagram account featured several fellow lobbyists on a party bus from Montpelier to South Burlington. Seated front and center was none other than JASON GIBBS, Scott’s new chief of staff.

“Everybody paid their own way,” says Tringe, who organized the caravan.

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None of this is illegal — or, for that matter, new. It’s the way politicians and lobbyists have long conducted business in Vermont. But for a guy who promised to restore faith in state government, Scott may want to do better than “business as usual.”

Right, Wobby?

Ethics, Shmethics After years of wrangling, Vermont lawmakers are on track to pass legislation that would, among other things, establish a state ethics commission.

The unanswered question: Will that make matters better or worse?

Even die-hard skeptics of the need for ethics reform, such as Sen. JEANETTE WHITE (D-Windham), acknowledge the time has come.

“We all agree we need [an ethics commission],” she said last Friday during a meeting of the Senate Government Operations Committee, which she chairs.

The notion attracted broad support.

“Everyone’s in favor of this,” said Sen. BRIAN COLLAMORE (R-Rutland), the only Republican on the panel.

While White vows to pass a bill, she appears determined to follow the playbook of antitax activist GROVER NORQUIST: Make it so small and weak you can drown it in a bathtub. She did much the same last year, sending a nothing-burger bill to the Senate floor in the closing days of the session, only to watch the House let it sink.

Over and over last Friday, senators floated imaginative hypotheticals about the potential harm an ethics commission could do — to lawmakers.

“We need to be cautious about mandating financial disclosure,” White argued, fearing that good citizens would opt out of running for office if they had to reveal their finances.

She also balked at the idea of funding more than a paltry half-time staffer for the proposed commission.

“If we ask the Appropriations Committee for a high number, we may get nothing,” she claimed.

Sen. CLAIRE AYER (D-Addison) mooted the nightmare scenario of underworked ethics staffers going rogue: “If we have staff sitting around with nothing to do, they’ll go looking for things to do.”

Horrors!

There was more, but you get the drift.

The discussion followed some pointed testimony from Democratic Secretary of State JIM CONDOS, who supports a robust ethics commission. His three keywords: “Independence, authority and resources.”

That means a commission able to conduct investigations, issue subpoenas and enforce decisions — with enough staff to carry out its work. For Condos, the Senate bill falls short on all three counts.

“As written, the ethics commission would be an educational tool with little authority,” he asserted.

In the House, Rep. HEIDI SCHEUERMANN (R-Stowe) is preparing to introduce a tougher ethics bill, but she’s tempering her expectations.

“I’m glad there’s discussion happening on the Senate side,” she says, but adds, “There doesn’t seem to be a recognition by many that there is, in fact, a need for this.”

Indeed, White and some colleagues insist that Vermont doesn’t have an ethics problem, even though recent years have seen a sitting senator arrested on the Statehouse grounds, an attorney general subjected to a campaign-finance investigation, plenty of lawmaker-lobbyist trips

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If somehow, miracle of miracles, Scheuermann’s bill became law, it could cause some heartburn for her partymate, Gov. Scott. And wouldn’t that be one for the books?

Last Friday, Scott gave a press conference to discuss his recent sale of a $2.5 million stake in the family business, DuBois Construction. The gov is personally financing the sale, giving the firm a 15-year loan at 3 percent interest. Which means that he will continue to have a direct financial interest in a firm that frequently bids for state contracts.

Scheuermann’s bill would create a statutory ethics code for a variety of public officials. Some passages mirror an executive order first promulgated by former governor JIM DOUGLAS and renewed by his successor, PETER SHUMLIN. That Executive Code of Ethics, which Scott intends to keep, prohibits any fulltime administration official from being “financially interested, directly or indirectly, in any private entity or private interest that is subject to the supervision of his or her respective department or agency.”

A plain reading suggests that Scott’s continued dependence on the fortunes of DuBois Construction fails to meet the code’s standards. But Scott, as an elected official, is not technically subject to the code.

Scheuermann’s bill would create separate but parallel codes for state lawmakers and members of the executive branch. While her proposal would not subject Scott to the same standard as his staffers, it creates an unflattering context: Why can the big boss have a multimillion-dollar interest in a contractor seeking state business when a much lesser interest would be out of bounds for any member of his administration?

“I’ve been in politics long enough to know that perception is reality,” Scheuermann says. “We have trouble gaining the trust of the people.”

The reality might be that Scott is too darned honest to seek an advantage for a firm heavily indebted to him, but what of the perception if DuBois Construction were to land some lucrative projects?

Even if they were won purely on merit, eyebrows would raise.

Condos has a simple message about Vermont’s public election financing law, which grants qualifying gubernatorial candidates up to $600,000 to run their campaigns.

“It’s not working,” he says.

The secretary of state told the House Government Operations Committee last week that the law should be scrapped and replaced.

“You’ll never get it right if you just tweak it,” he told the panel.

What’s so bad about the state’s public financing option? The rules appear designed to discourage its use. Just ask Lt. Gov. DAVID ZUCKERMAN, who initially sought $200,000 in public funds for last year’s LG campaign but opted out because the law’s onerous requirements would have kept him off the campaign trail for months.

Oh, and one more thing. “There’s no funding mechanism,” Condos said, explaining that several rewrites of the law had put the onus on his office to come up with the cash.

Condos’ call brings to mind DEAN CORREN, the last candidate to qualify for public financing. He ran for lieutenant governor in 2014 as a Progressive/ Democrat, losing to then-incumbent Scott.

During the campaign, the Vermont Democratic Party sent out an email urging recipients to attend a rally featuring Corren. Then-attorney general BILL SORRELL decided that was an impermissible benefit to Corren and launched a prosecution worthy of INSPECTOR JAVERT. Sorrell sought a ludicrous $72,000 in fines and restitution for an email that he himself assessed at a mere $255.

A new law wouldn’t help Corren, who has reportedly paid almost $24,000 defending himself against Sorrell.

However, Sorrell’s successor just might.

Newly inaugurated AG T.J. DONOVAN acknowledges that the $72,000 penalty is completely out of whack — and that the prosecution “has been a deterrent to public financing.”

Donovan says he’s reviewing the case and hopes “to make a decision relatively quickly.” Indeed, don’t be surprised if he announces a settlement by the time you read this column. And it’s likely to be much more to Corren’s liking than to Sorrell’s. m

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The Stowe Republican acknowledges that Scott’s situation “raises the issue, rightly.” She adds, “I believe Phil Scott is doing this correctly, but it’s raising the issue of appropriate conduct.”

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through Montpelier’s revolving door and numerous embezzlement cases in the public sector.

As Condos himself told the committee: If you don’t think we have a problem, “just read the papers.”

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Backs to the Wall: Vermont’s Sole Juvenile Lockup Is Hard Up for Cash B Y ALI CI A FR EESE

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he state’s only locked facility for delinquent children and teens occupies a secluded clearing near the banks of the Winooski River.

Down a steep road off Route 15 in Essex, the Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center is out of sight and out of mind to most Vermonters — but a looming financial crisis threatens to change that.

Last October, federal officials told the state it could no longer fund the facility with Medicaid money, which had previously covered $4.4 million of Woodside’s $5.4 million annual budget.

Exacerbating the situation, the 30-year-old building is, in the words of juvenile defender Marshall Pahl, “sort of falling apart.”

Woodside’s woes are more than just a budget headache for state lawmakers. The facility’s director, Jay Simons, describes his wards as “the most vulnerable of Vermont’s children” — and also the most violent. Many have suffered severe physical, emotional and sexual trauma, according to Simons, while 85 percent have abused alcohol, heroin or other drugs.

Last Friday, he led a reporter and photographer through Woodside’s grim living quarters. “It looks like an institution,” Simons acknowledged upon exiting a resident’s tiny cinder-block cell. “We try to make it look softer and homier, but it’s very difficult.”

Simon’s charges, who range in age from 10 to 17, may have committed offenses as trivial as shoplifting and as serious as murder. They are sent to Woodside by a judge or the Department for Children and Families, which runs the facility, while awaiting trial or after they’ve been convicted. The average stay lasts 129 days, according to Simon, though one ward has been there for nearly 450.

Woodside’s residents attend school inside the building from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. At night, they sleep in barren cells behind locked doors painted a putrid green. Strips of fabric have been taped to narrow windows on the doors, providing a measure of privacy.

“It’s sort of the facility of last resort,” said Pahl, who represents the minors sent there.

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In 2011, the state reclassified the detention center as a medical treatment facility. Officials told the legislature at the time that, in addition to being more humane, the new approach would allow the state to draw down federal Medicaid dollars, saving Vermont millions. Since then, DCF officials have steadfastly avoided the term “secure detention center” — instead referring to Woodside as a “cost-effective alternative to hospitalization.”

The change wasn’t in name only. Woodside now contracts with three psychiatrists and a psychologist.

Many residents participate in cognitive behavioral therapy and treatment for mental health and substance abuse. A yoga instructor comes in weekly. Families can visit whenever they please — and Woodside offers therapy sessions for them, too.

Advocates who have been critical of Woodside praise the recent changes.

“I think DCF has made a lot of progress,” Pahl said.

“The staff inside the facility are really good.”

According to A.J. Ruben, supervising attorney at Disability Rights Vermont, “Woodside has improved by magnitudes.” But, Ruben added, he still doesn’t consider it a medical facility.

Last October, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services concluded the same, prompting the loss of Medicaid funds — a little more than half of which came out of federal coffers.

“We were surprised,” DCF Commissioner Ken Schatz told members of Vermont’s House Appropriations Committee last Thursday. Even more perplexing: Schatz doesn’t know why CMS came to that conclusion. He said federal officials didn’t even ask about Woodside’s treatment program.

A CMS official told Seven Days on Tuesday that Medicaid doesn’t cover “wards of the state,” making Woodside ineligible by virtue of the population it serves.

Schatz told the committee that he’s seeking more information from the feds, and he’s still hopeful officials will change their minds before the start of the next fiscal year. But that won’t solve the immediate, $2.9 million shortfall DCF faces in this year’s budget.

To make it through the rest of 2017, the commissioner is asking the legislature for an immediate transfusion of $1.5 million; he plans to use other available funds to close the remaining gap.

According to Ruben, DCF should have seen the funding crisis coming. “When we found out a couple of years ago that they were using Medicaid money to provide services at Woodside, we told them we thought they were violating federal law,” he said.

“They were moving toward being more of a medical treatment facility, but they didn’t really make it all the way.”

Sen. Dick Sears (D-Bennington) says he’s “very concerned” about the situation. But the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee sees an even bigger challenge on the horizon: The Woodside complex needs a major overhaul. According to a feasibility report completed in December, that would cost between $12 million and $15.7 million.

In front of another legislative committee last week — House Corrections and Institutions — Schatz struggled to convey the need for a new building without crossing his new boss, Gov. Phil Scott. Schatz, who was first appointed by Democratic former governor Peter Shumlin, doesn’t know yet whether Scott, a fiscally conservative Republican, will agree to fund a Woodside overhaul.

Rep. Butch Shaw (R-Florence) asked Schatz and Simons, “How critical is it for you to have a new, updated facility?”

Simons replied, “From a safety perspective it’s, um, critical.” But Schatz quickly softened that assessment, saying that DCF would address safety issues regardless of what happens.

“We really want to see a new facility for our youth,” Schatz continued, “but I really want to be respectful of the competing demands the state has to deal with in terms of capital construction.”

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DCF officials may not call it a jail, but Woodside certainly feels like one.

Visitors pass through four locked doors and a metal detector before entering the main facility. A staff member monitors all activity on three large video screens.

Simons, a Northeast Kingdom native, worked his way up from prison guard to superintendent of three different Vermont correctional facilities before landing at Woodside in 2011.

The bearded, burly father of seven said during last Friday’s tour that he appreciates the institution’s commitment to rehabilitation. Simons uses psychology-inspired euphemisms such as “maladaptive behavior” and cites research about trauma’s impact on the amygdala and other regions of the brain. But he can also be blunt.

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—Woodside now employs 49 — has helped reduce the use of seclusion techniques from an average of 31 times a month to eight. Use of physical restraint has remained constant at eight instances per month, he said.

But the Woodside director maintains that the building itself is hampering rehabilitation work. In a memo to lawmakers last month, he concluded, “The current facility does not meet the needs of a residential treatment facility.”

The cramped cells, cinder-block walls and lack of natural light aren’t just depressing, Simons argues; they’re counterproductive.

The building doesn’t have enough rooms to keep residents separated, so when one goes into crisis, it can prompt what Simons calls a “contagion effect.” The layout often forces people to walk through private therapy and counseling sessions to

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reach other rooms. Woodside has no infirmary — just a cramped nurse’s office.

“It’s the worst, most prisonlike environment you can put kids in, and it’s old and sort of falling apart,” Pahl emphasized. “There’s only so much you can do in a space that is contrary to the very nature of the concept of therapy and rehabilitation.”

If state officials approve a new facility, its size will be a subject of debate.

Woodside opened in 1986, when concern about juvenile crime was high.

Five years earlier, mere miles away, two

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Standing in a dreary bathroom, Simons surveyed the suicide risks, gesturing toward doorknobs, air vents and sinks. “I could hang from here,” he remarked. “I could hang from here … I could hang from here.” Some residents have chipped away at the tile in the shower and used the shards to cut themselves, he said.

Fourteen youths were housed at Woodside that day, but, citing confidentiality constraints, Simons took care to make sure his visitors didn’t encounter any of them.

Their rooms have a small window and a thin mattress on a built-in bed.

Staff members, who work 59-hour shifts, don’t have it any cushier. They take turns sleeping in a supply closet known as the “Batcave,” which barely fits a twin bed.

Over tea in his office, Simons said that hiring nine new staff members

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Village Embraces Rail in Bid to ‘Put the Junction Back in the Junction’ B Y M O LLY WA LSH

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very seat was occupied in the waiting room at the Essex Junction Amtrak station on the first Wednesday in January.

Passengers going south to New York City and Washington, D.C., spilled onto the platform next to the tracks. The drab station was the center of activity as the shops and restaurants in the old commercial buildings along Railroad Avenue began to open.

With a blast of its horn, the Vermonter arrived promptly at 9:54 a.m. from St. Albans, and 110 people climbed aboard the train. Such large crowds delight Essex Junction leaders, who want to boost train ridership in the historic railroad town.

The goal is “to put the junction back in the Junction,” said George Tyler, president of the Essex Junction Board of Trustees.

To that end, he and his colleagues are doing everything they can to accelerate the proposed extension of passenger rail to Montréal, which they figure could bring throngs of Canadians to Essex Junction, the train’s sole stop in Chittenden County. It would restore the old Montréaler service that for decades brought tourists and skiers through Vermont, linking Quebéc and Washington, D.C. The trains ran until

Passengers boarding the Amtrak Vermonter in Essex Junction

1995, when Amtrak discontinued the run because of financial problems. St. Albans became the northern terminus, and the line was renamed the Vermonter.

Citing renewed interest in rail and a national increase in Amtrak ridership, state officials predict the new service to Montréal will start in 2019.

“Everything that needs to be done is in Canada,” said Dan Delabruere, rail director at the Vermont Agency of Transportation. “We’re ready on the Vermont side.”

Village leaders are touting other rail projects, too, as part of a broader village revitalization that encourages better pedestrian access, more street life and taller buildings in the core of the commuter burg.

For years, the area around the Junction sprouted strip development, parking lots and outlet stores while commercial spaces in the historic center sat empty. No more. New planning and zoning goals promote downtown-style redevelopment and seek to inject more life into the village.

“This community came into existence because of rail, and one of the best things we can do is take advantage of this fact and redevelop our rail assets,” said Tyler.

Originally named Painesville after

Vermont governor and railroad owner Charles Paine, the village in the town of Essex earned a different moniker in the 1850s. It became known as “the Junction” because at least six rail lines chugged through it.

In the 1880s, Middlebury native Edward J. Phelps, a prominent lawyer and diplomat, found himself stranded there after missing a connection. He memorialized the experience in a poem, “The Lay of the Lost Traveler,” that reads: With saddened eye and battered hat And eye that told of black despair, On wooden bench the traveler sat, Cursing the fate that brought him there.

“Nine hours,” he cried, “we’ve lingered here With thought intent on distant homes, Waiting for that elusive train That, always coming, never comes, Till weary, worn Distressed, forlorn And paralyzed in every function!

I hope in hell His soul may dwell Who first invented Essex Junction!”

Bad press aside, the Junction’s name stuck, even after the train lost ground to the automobile in the 1950s. The Junction

became known for chronic rush-hour congestion at its notorious Five Corners crossroads, where Route 15, Route 2A and other main arteries meet. Backups are still an issue.

But the railroad never died completely.

In fact, the number of passengers getting on and off trains in Vermont rose from 57,000 in 2005 to 108,000 in 2014. The 2011 Vermont Comprehensive Energy Plan sets a ridership goal of 400,000 by 2030.

In addition to the Montréal route, another top priority on the 2015 state rail plan is working to restore Amtrak passenger service between Rutland and Burlington. Longer-range, the state is looking at a proposal for commuter rail from St. Albans to Montpelier, through Essex Junction.

Meanwhile the cramped Essex Junction station — built in 1957 on the same spot where a 19th-century station was torn down — is the busiest stop in Vermont for passenger trains. Central New England Railroad and its parent freight company, Genesee & Wyoming, own the homely building. But neither of those entities — nor Amtrak — wants to improve the squat one-story structure that resembles an old gas station, with a flat roof and peeling paint. Inside,

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passengers sit in a waiting room the size development is meant to promote walkof a small living room. ing to stores, restaurants and businesses Improving the station has become the — more in keeping with the village’s goals. village’s mission, Tyler explained during A busier train station could bring a walk around Railroad Avenue shortly more people and stimulate demand for after the Vermonter pulled away. Last new coffee shops, brewpubs and stores, year trustees unanimously approved a said Morgan, a retiree who lives a block $1.2 million renovation that would im- away. “It just makes sense that if there’s prove access for people with disabilities, more people coming through Essex on add a historically inspired the train, that there would pitched roof with a canopy be economic value to that.” for people waiting outside But not everyone is conthe building, and spruce vinced. Tom O’Brien owns up the waiting room and Murray’s Tavern, which bathroom. has been located for half “What is greeting them a century across Railroad now is this run-down staAvenue from the station. He tion — with one bathroom bought the local watering — that’s closed most of the hole 30 years ago and kept time,” Tyler said. the name. “If I changed it Its appearance is to O’Brien’s, they’d just say, “an embarrassment to ‘It’s the old Murray’s,’” he Vermont,” said Greg explained. “Why bother?”

Morgan, the volunTrain passengers rarely teer chair of the Essex find their way into the bar Economic Development today, nor did they when Commission. the Montréaler was runVillage leaders are ning, O’Brien said. seeking federal grants If that service is reto pay for the station’s stored, “I don’t think it’s renovation, and, if they going to make much of a diffail to find funds, it won’t ference here in the village at happen. Tyler said a all,” O’Brien said. He’s also GEORG E T YLER, recent meeting with new skeptical about commuter ESSEX JUNCT ION Agency of Transportation BOARD OF T RUST EES rail, recalling how former PRESIDENT Secretary Joe Flynn left governor Howard Dean him feeling encouraged. pushed for the Champlain A grant from the Chittenden County Flyer that operated between Burlington Regional Planning Commission paid for a and Charlotte from 2000 to 2003. The rail-related improvement that was com- short-lived pilot project had low riderpleted in November: a new pedestrian- ship, and critics derided it as a waste bike path that runs along the track from of money. Dean’s successor, Gov. Jim Central Street toward Essex High School. Douglas, pulled the plug on the Flyer The short, fenced-in path was designed shortly after his inauguration. to discourage students who walked the Very few people used it then, and very tracks to the convenience store near the few would use it now, O’Brien predicted. station.

Supporters, though, saw the “It was a rite of passage,” Tyler Champlain Flyer as a visionary first step explained. toward an alternative transit system that This year, village officials expect to could reduce car-related pollution in break ground on another project that will Chittenden County. Burlington’s Union improve pedestrian access near the sta- Station, owned by Main Street Landing, tion — the Crescent Connector. The road was renovated in 1997 in hopes that pasproject will create a small bypass in the senger rail service up the western flank village center that arcs to the east of the of the state into the Queen City would be Five Corners. It could divert thousands restored. Twenty years later, it still hasn’t of cars around the congested crossroads happened. and enhance walking and biking through Parking, not public transit, is the the village center. bigger issue in Essex Junction, accordThe hodgepodge architecture at Five ing to O’Brien. “Anybody that wants to Corners is changing as well. come in and set up a business, you’ve got A new four-story apartment building to come in and figure out the parking with street-level commercial space and problem first,” he said. underground parking was completed The Junction is also thinking about last year on Pearl Street. Another four- the future of freight rail. Train traffic story building, possibly senior housing, is planned for next door. The denser VILLAGE EMBRACES RAIL » P.20

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hen Lindsay Kurrle, Vermont’s brand-new labor commissioner, took a seat in front of the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee last week, she and the panel’s 11 members were all smiles.

“I look forward to working with you all,” said the cheery Montpelier native, four days into what she described as a “dream” job.

Such a friendly opening is common in the getting-to-know-you stage of a new legislative session. Not evident in the crowded Statehouse committee room were the flash points looming between the Democratic legislature and Kurrle’s boss, newly installed Republican Gov. Phil Scott.

Kurrle told the committee that the Department of Labor would be working more closely with the Agency of Commerce & Community Development. But she offered no indication that Scott was just days away from proposing a significant reorganization that would merge the two entities.

Tuesday, Scott announced he would make the changes through a rarely used executive order. Lawmakers have 90 days to either go along with or nix the idea.

The change would transform the now-stand-alone DOL into a Department of Labor and Workforce Development, which would be housed within a reorganized ACCD, to be renamed the Agency of Economic Opportunity.

No jobs would be cut, Scott said. The goal is not to save money, he added, but to allow each department to focus on its core mission. He argued that there has been a disconnect between workers searching for jobs and employers searching for workers.

“This will better align putting workers with employers,” Scott said.

How this will go over with lawmakers remains to be seen. They were taken aback by the rushed nature of the executive order.

When Commerce Committee chair Bill Botzow (D-Pownal) asked Kurrle last week if she had any proposed legislation in the works, she told him, “Nothing big at this point.”

The Commerce and Labor merger raises concerns with some lawmakers, Senate President Pro Tempore Tim Ashe (D/PChittenden) said Tuesday.

Ashe said Labor’s and Commerce’s duties can be at odds. “You have promotional economic development activities, and then you might also be enforcing the labor laws for the same companies,” he said.

Scott brushed aside the potential conflict. “We’ll handle it appropriately,” he said.

Legislators, meanwhile, have their own plans that are bound to irk Scott. One indication of that was the presence of a legislator seated immediately to Kurrle’s right last

week in the House committee room. Rep. Paul Poirier (I-Barre), a longtime laborloving legislator, had been reassigned to the Commerce Committee from the House Health Care Committee.

“Mitzi told me, ‘I need a beefed-up labor presence on Commerce,’” Poirier said, referring to House Speaker Mitzi Johnson (D-South Hero).

Less than a week into the session, Poirier was crafting a raft of labor bills: He wants to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2020, provide a more gradual reduction in benefits to low-income Vermonters who get jobs or raises, and tighten state rules regulating employers’ use of independent contractors.

Fueled by a 2016 presidential election in which Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) demonstrated strong support for labor issues, the legislature’s Democrats appear primed to tackle one or more of them. Doing so would surely put them at odds with the new governor.

“There is a shift in that committee toward big labor,” said Rep. Heidi Scheuermann (R-Stowe), a property-management business owner whom Johnson took off Commerce and shipped against her will to the House General, Housing and Military Affairs Committee.

Meanwhile, Johnson also increased the size of the House General Committee,

which oversees labor issues, from eight to 11 members. That elevates the panel from what had been something of a second-classcitizen status.

The boost will allow the committee to take on more issues, according to its chair, Rep. Helen Head (D-South Burlington).

She said some of that new firepower will be devoted to debating the minimum wage, paid family leave and ensuring that employers don’t misclassify employees as independent contractors.

“There is a sincere interest in labor work,” Head said.

A similar labor-friendly shift occurred in the Senate. There, the Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Committee still has a Republican chair: Rutland Sen. Kevin Mullin.

But the three-member panel that doles out committee assignments — now featuring the left-leaning Ashe and Progressive/ Democratic Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman — gave the rest of Mullin’s committee a more labor-friendly makeover.

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce warned its members in a recent newsletter that the change is a bad sign for economic development. “The committee’s traditional focus on solving business issues may be challenging,” the chamber noted.

Sen. Michael Sirotkin (D-Chittenden), the committee’s new vice chair, is sponsoring legislation to raise the minimum wage and provide Vermonters with 12 weeks of paid family leave, to cover a child’s birth or a personal or family illness.

The latter bill also has traction in the House — from lawmakers not known as big labor backers. Reps.

Sam Young (D-Glover) and Matt Trieber (D-Rockingham) are lead sponsors of the House version.

“I think it’s a good bill for the working class,” said Young, a relatively moderate Democrat whom Johnson appointed vice chair of the House Ways and Means Committee. “It’s pro-family.”

The legislation calls for the paid family leave program to be funded by a payroll tax of just less than 1 percent, split evenly between employer and employee. It would create something akin to an insurance plan that all employees, including business owners, could tap into.

Those are some of the pro-labor bills surfacing in the early days of the session. There could be more, including a bill to establish a government-administered private pension program and another to require that employers have cause to fire workers.

Every one of them would go against Scott’s pro-business mind-set. A former co-owner of an excavation company, he

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maintains strong ties to the business community. He won the governor’s seat last fall by promising economic growth — and has made clear that raising the minimum wage and mandating paid family leave would not help.

In an interview last week, Scott reaffirmed his argument that businesses can’t afford more state mandates. “There are a lot of pressures on businesses,” he said. “Some small businesses are at the breaking point.”

Scott argued that raising the minimum wage would be counterproductive and that pay would organically rise for all employees when the economy grows.

Vermont settled the minimum-wage debate years ago, Scott said, when lawmakers established gradual annual increases.

In 2014, lawmakers voted to juice up that annual increase. In 2017, the minimum wage rose 40 cents to $10 an hour. In 2018, it will increase to $10.50.

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When it comes to paid family leave, Scott has said he’s open to discussing options, but he balked at imposing new costs on employers.

In the early weeks of the session, it’s unclear how vigorously the legislature or the governor will defend their ground on these issues.

“It’s premature,” Ashe said last week of setting specific priorities for the year.

Generally, Ashe said, his goal is to address a gap between those who are flourishing and those who are struggling economically. He suggested that the solution could include raising the minimum wage while softening the cutoff of benefits for those whose wages increase.

House Democrats and labor leaders plan to hold a press conference Wednesday afternoon to push for a higher minimum wage.

With Ashe, Johnson and Scott all new in their roles this year, none of them is ready to throw down the gauntlet — yet.

Scott said that he gave Kurrle no marching orders to halt or champion any particular piece of legislation. He insisted only that she adhere to the goals he asked of all his hires: make Vermont more affordable, grow the economy and protect the most vulnerable.

Kurrle, whose family owns the Montpelier-based fuel delivery and convenience store companies Kurrle Fuels and Kurrle Transport, acknowledged that she comes to the job with a business owner’s perspective. But, she insisted, “The administration is willing to listen to anything that will make Vermont … more affordable.”

Johnson emphasized the need for job training, noting that it’s an area Scott has also identified as a priority. “We all need plumbers,” she said.

As Ashe and Johnson delicately stepped around how vigorously their chambers might pursue labor issues, it seemed clear that more than politeness was at work.

They are also weighing their own members’ splintered views on labor issues.

Young, for example, while keen on the paid family leave bill, is cool to the idea of raising the minimum wage. In his Northeast Kingdom district, some employers would buckle under the prospect of paying $15 an hour, he said.

Meanwhile, all three state leaders are facing pressures from interest groups.

Vermont Chamber of Commerce president Betsy Bishop stands in Scott’s corner.

Asked what she thinks of the legislative push for labor, Bishop grew defiant. She didn’t want to talk about “labor” issues, she said.

“We need 11,000 more workers to grow the economy,” she said, hauling out a flier that shows the gap between the number of workers that employers need and the number available.

Bishop mentioned last week that she’d like to see more cooperation between the Department of Labor and the Agency of Commerce, which both operate jobtraining programs. That’s exactly what she would get under the plan Scott announced.

She is also urging Scott to increase funding for Vermont job-training programs and for marketing the state as a good place to work. Scott is slated to release his budget January 24.

Bishop, who supported Scott’s campaign, clearly has the administration’s ear.

The governor hired the chamber’s former lobbyist, Kendal Smith, as his legislative liaison. He also hired Smith’s predecessor at the chamber, Jessica Gingras, to work on commerce and labor policy.

Democratic legislators also have formidable forces pushing them on labor issues.

Lindsay Des Lauriers, director of the Main Street Alliance of Vermont, said paid family leave is her organization’s priority this year. She argues that by creating a program that offers Vermont workers 12 weeks of paid leave, the state will lure more young families. That, she said, fits right into Scott’s playbook — except that it would create a state program with a new tax on business.

Conor Casey, executive director of the Vermont Democratic Party, said the party would be pushing harder for its platform this year.

Said Casey: “These are our bread-andbutter issues.” m

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Vermont Treasurer: $25 Million in Fees Needed Annually for Water Cleanup FILE: KATHRYN FLAGG

Vermont should generate $25 milAlgae on Lake Champlain lion each year to help clean up state waterways, state Treasurer Beth Pearce recommended in a report filed Sunda .

It should do so, Pearce said, by creating stormwater utilities that charge property owners for contributing to the pollution.

A per-parcel fee would help raise just more than half the cash needed to get the state in compliance with agreements it has with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to clean up various waterways, Pearce concluded in the much-anticipated 91-page report.

Pearce said that she envisions officials establishing regional stormwater utilities statewide. While Lake Champlain phosphorus cleanup gets much of the attention, virtually all of the state is under orders from the EPA to reduce phosphorus runoff, she said. Lawmakers and Gov. Phil Scott’s administration would need to set standards for who gets charged how much by the stormwater utilities, she said.

Pearce’s report estimates that the state needs to spend at least $970 million over the next 20 years to keep pace with federal water cleanup requirements. The pe parcel fees would only generate about half that amount. The rest would ha e to come from other sources.

Lake cleanup funding is likely to be a point of contention this year between Republican Scott and the Democratic legislature. While both say the issue is important, Scott does not want to raise new taxes or fees to pay for a solution.

Pearce said the advantage of a stormwater utility that charges a per-parcel fee is that all property owners would contribute, including tax-exempt entities. Each can be assessed based on how much pollution it causes.

“Our lakes and rivers are part of the state’s assets. Not only must these assets be protected, but clean water should also be viewed as an investment in a healthier, more prosperous state for all Vermonters,” Pearce said.

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Vermont’s congressional delegation — Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Congressman Peter Welch (D-Vt.) — plans to attend president-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Friday, despite a boycott gaining momentum among their colleagues.

In a statement issued Tuesday, Vermont’s congressional Welch said he’d heard from a delegation and their spouses number of Vermonters asking him to join the protest.

“I believe the inaugural ceremony is about more than any individual. It is about the peaceful transition of power enshrined in our Constitution,” Welch said. “I believe it is my job to participate in, and be a witness to, this touchstone of our democracy and powerful symbol to the world.

So, while I respect the decision of some of my colleagues to stay home, I will attend, but not celebrate, Friday’s ceremony.”

Leahy echoed Welch’s sentiment in his own statement Tuesday.

“I am taking part as a member of the Senate, which is one of our foundational institutions,” he said. “I most certainly will not be taking part as a supporter of candidate Donald Trump, but as a guardian of our constitutional process and of the office of the presidency.”

Sanders’ office did not respond to a request for fu ther explanation.

As of Tuesday afternoon, at least 59 Democratic representatives planned to skip Trump’s swearing-in ceremony to protest the incoming Republican head of state, according to a Washington Post tally.

Among them was Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), a civil rights icon who told NBC last Friday that he doesn’t consider Trump a “legitimate president.” A number of other lawmakers followed suit after Trump criticized Lewis on Twitter, calling him “all talk.”

In his statement, Welch said he was “sickened” by the president-elect’s comments.

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teens — Louie Hamlin and Jamie Savage — raped and tortured two 12-year-old girls walking home from school, and killed one of them. Because Savage was just 15 years old, he served less than two years in prison.

Today, juvenile crime is dropping both nationwide and in Vermont, where the population is also aging. “There are fewer delinquent kids,” said Sears.

“There are fewer kids.”

The senior lawmaker knows a thing or two about the subject. Sears was born in a Massachusetts prison as a ward of the state and spent decades working with at-risk teens.

“I think that a lot of the programs we’ve built over the years to deal with delinquent behavior have started to work,” he said.

The legislature has adopted an approach that favors rehabilitation in community-based settings over incarceration and institutionalization. That’s good news, Sears said, but it’s created an issue the legislature needs to address: The population at Woodside has dropped to 15 on average, which means only half of the facility’s beds are used.

already travels through the nearby 740acre campus of GlobalFoundries, formerly an IBM facility. Last year village leaders tweaked local zoning to allow a freight rail yard there.

For now, the company does not use the rail line and has no plans to partner with any companies that do. But it’s open to discussion, said Janette Bombardier, the senior location executive for GlobalFoundries.

“We work with people as long as it … makes business sense to us,” she said.

GlobalFoundries leases space to various companies, and the campus functions as a tech park, she added.

The company has about 2,800 employees, but about 5,000 people work on the property. The campus has its own wastewater treatment plant and roads — valuable infrastructure for the state and the region, she said.

Should GlobalFoundries ever leave Vermont, Tyler suggested, a freight yard could stimulate future economic development.

Hopefully, the train to Montréal will be up and running long before anything like that happens.

Pahl and Ruben want that number further reduced.

“There are kids there who don’t really belong there,” Pahl said, suggesting that some residents require more specialized care than what Woodside can offer. “The kids for whom it’s really not successful are the kids with more profound mental health needs.” The defense attorney objects to what Pahl calls “administrative incarceration” — an arrangement under which DCF can send juveniles in its custody to Woodside without a court order.

Sears suggests that the liberalizing of juvenile justice laws may actually increase the number of delinquents who need to be held in a place such as Woodside.

If Sears has his way this legislative session, lawmakers will provide more alternatives to incarceration for those under 21. That means fewer young adults would be sent to prison and more would be placed in DCF custody — a result that could increase demand for a locked facility.

Numbers aside, Sears asserted, “We need to think outside the box about how to treat this small group of kids.” m Contact: alicia@sevendaysvt.com

There are still some hurdles to overcome, said Chris Saunders, a field representative for U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), who has been a big booster of the Montréal line. Saunders cited the complexity of working with two governments.

In December, the U.S. Senate passed a bill intended to simplify the customs process on cross-border flights and train routes between the U.S. and Canada.

It permits the Vermonter to cross the border without stopping and to instead face U.S. and Canadian customs officers at the train station in Montréal.

Although the Parliament of Canada must pass similar legislation, the country has signed on to a preliminary agreement with the U.S. to expand preclearance operations in Québec.

Back in Essex Junction, station keeper Al Villa is hopeful. The fourthgeneration railroad man got his first job at the St. Albans station back in 1962, when it paid $2 an hour. He welcomes the sight of 200 people lining up to board a train. When they ask when service will be extended to Montréal, he said he tells them: “I think it will come back.” m Contact: molly@sevendaysvt.com

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hile JESSE KREITZER, 31, was a graduate student in film at the University of Iowa, he made a short film with sparse dialogue called “Black Canaries” (2016), about a coal miner in Iowa in 1907. Music composed by a student at the Berklee College of Music helped tell the story when the taciturn characters seemed unable to summon words.

The somber, beautifully shot film was chosen for screening at a host of venues on the festival circuit, including the MIDDLEBURY NEW FILMMAKERS FESTIVAL last August. And its soundtrack caught the attention of the VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, which awarded Kreitzer its inaugural Best Integration of Music Into Film award.

Now Kreitzer, a Marlboro native, is back home and working on his first feature film, Caregivers. The VSO award enabled him to select a Vermont composer to score the film from a list provided by VSO executive director BEN CADWALLADER and his team — principal cellist JOHN DUNLOP, principal percussionist TOM TONER, composer MATT LAROCCA and new music adviser David Ludwig. The VSO will pay the composer’s commission.

Though the movie won’t be completed until 2019, Kreitzer is already meeting with Williamsville composer PAUL DEDELL to score it, beginning with a 15-minute segment to be ready by August. The VSO will screen the vignette with live accompaniment — another award bonus — at the next MNFF that same month and during the orchestra’s Made in Vermont tour in September.

Reached by phone, MNFF director LLOYD KOMESAR says he is aware of only a few live-accompaniment screenings, typically happening in New York or Los Angeles. “For Middlebury to do it will be supercool,” he says.

Caregivers’ topical subject matter makes it a movie to look out for. Set in present-day rural Vermont, the story concerns Warren, a welfare worker guilt-ridden because he wasn’t at his mother’s bedside when she died. His wife, Mary, is a small-town midwife; their sons are Silas and Ethan. Warren alarms his family by disappearing periodically. It turns out he’s doing penance for his mother’s unattended death by caring for another elderly woman with dementia.

“This is a real issue — our aging parents and how we tend to them,” the young filmmaker says. “We’re at this apex where our nation is getting older, yet death is still a cultural taboo.”

Kreitzer’s prospectus for the film delves into statistics on the caregiving scene. In the past 15 years,

To approach the sensitive topics of aging and death, Kreitzer will film in mostly natural light on 16mm film.

He plans to cast actual hospice volunteers and homebirth midwives rather than professional actors, and to maximize authenticity by giving them only a loosely formed script. Kreitzer says he’ll follow a documentarylike schedule, filming over 16 months to capture all of Vermont’s seasons. For the film’s score, he envisions “a real restraint, [sound] built out of the natural environment, out of breath.”

Kreitzer chose Dedell after being struck by the composer’s choral music in particular. Dedell, 61, has composed in a wide range of modes, but the Caregivers score will be his first work for orchestra — and film, he says.

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for example, the number of adult children serving as primary caregivers for their aging parents has tripled.

Kreitzer has been considering making a film on the subject for more than 10 years, he says, ever since he witnessed how his father responded to the death of his own mother. Kreitzer himself never found closure after his grandparents’ deaths, he says, because his family’s geographic dispersion made funerals unrealistic.

The filmmaker was born not far from the oneroom Marlboro schoolhouse, built in 1820, where he now lives with his partner and runs his production company, LANTERNA. “I’m looking at the pond where I learned to swim,” Kreitzer says. The first-generation Vermonter — his parents moved to the state four decades ago — has taken a deep interest in local rural traditions, such as home birth and home death, and fears they are disappearing.

His films capture such elements of cultural heritage, as well as their stark settings. Shots in “Black Canaries” lingered on isolated prairie poverty in a two-room log cabin; initial footage for Caregivers shows deteriorating, paint-stripped barns and dirt roads.

Self-taught with a degree in theater from Windham (now Landmark) College in Putney, Dedell served as music director and accompanist of the now-defunct historical-cabaret company It Isn’t Nice for 10 years, capturing sociopolitical movements in music inspired by Kurt Weill and others. He has also written musicals and scored puppet performances for SANDGLASS THEATER of Putney and currently works as the middle school program director at Brattleboro’s Hilltop Montessori School.

Lately Dedell has produced large choral works for the BRATTLEBORO CONCERT CHOIR. Conducted by his wife, SUSAN DEDELL, the BCC gained fame under its initial conductor, Blanche Moyse, cofounder of the esteemed MARLBORO MUSIC FESTIVAL. In 2014, the chorus debuted Paul Dedell’s two-hour work Songs of Divine Chemistry, which explores mystic poetry and brain chemistry in the context of love.

Whatever shape the Caregivers score takes — Dedell envisions fugue-like movements and lyrics from Isaac Watts, a major source for 19th-century shape-note singing — the VSO award will ensure that audiences register its impact.

“Music is one of these integral components of film, and we felt we ought to raise the level of recognition it receives,” says Komesar. Kreitzer, he adds, “is a director with a huge sense of music’s importance.” m Contact: lilly@sevendaysvt.com

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Inquiries to NBI went unreturned as of press time. But the rebirth of Ishmael’s format seems to bear out his assumption. He says the company has been supportive and open-minded about the new venture. “Š ey’ve been terrific,” Ishmael says. “Š ey understand our passion for the format.” He adds that the new signal, which originates from Plattsburgh, actually has a broader reach than did 98.3 FM. NBI has kept the Big Cat’s programming on air through most of the transition to Mid Century Radio.

Ishmael and his wife, JESSICA, operate Mid Century Radio under the banner of their own soon-to-be-Burlington-based production company, A&J Radio LLC. (Currently living in Connecticut, the Ishmaels will relocate to Vermont.) Š e couple also runs another Champlain Valley-area station, 97.9 FM the Moose, based in Ausable, N.Y. Š at has yet another niche format, catering to fans of 1980s and ’90s country music. JOHN NICHOLS, a local radio vet who started 95 Triple X, will serve as general manager of both stations.

Ishmael says the new station will sound almost identical to the Big Cat. As for paying the bills, he says to expect a mix of traditional commercial spots and less conventional revenue streams, likely in the form of sponsorships and partnerships with local companies.

“Format-wise, it will be exactly what you heard on Big Cat,” Ishmael says. However, he plans to expand the station’s library from the Big Cat’s unique but modest automated rotation. Live programming will be another addition — specifically, a noonhour music and call-in show hosted

by Ishmael’s father, Roger, a former program director at “hometown” station KFTM in Fort Morgan, Colo.

“My interest in radio and this music really comes from my dad,” says Ishmael, a career radio engineer who recently worked as the director of radio technology for ESPN Radio in Connecticut. “I grew up at that radio station, so there wasn’t a day that went by that I didn’t hear him playing those records.

“And they’re so good, so fun,” he “That’s the foundation of continues. “Š modern music. And it’s really exciting to be able to bring that music to people here.”

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Like, for example, when a niche local radio station is in danger of losing its air space.

In January 2016, the folks behind the Burlington Big Cat, or WCAT 98.3 FM — 1390 on your AM dial — launched an appeal on ipetitions.com to save the radio station’s unusual format. On the air for about six months at that point, the Big Cat had proved itself unique by commercial radio standards. For one thing, it didn’t broadcast commercials.

But more importantly, the station focused on a golden age of early rock and roll and country music, deep cuts from the ’50s and ’60s, that you’d be hard pressed to find anywhere else on the radio dial. Š e experimental format had developed a small but cult following in the Burlington area. Š at didn’t prevent the station’s parent company, Northeast Broadcasting Inc. — which also owns local radio station 104.7 FM THE POINT and others around New England — from threatening the Big Cat with extinction. Š e plan was to switch formats to 1970s rock.

Shared widely on social media, the petition to save the station’s format caught fire in greater Burlington. Š ough it only garnered about half of the hoped-for 1,000 signatures, the outcry sufficed to convince NBI higherups that the Big Cat was worth saving.

On January 15, almost exactly one year after the petition launched, the goldenoldies format reappeared with a new name on a new frequency. Mid Century Radio can now be heard on 103.7 FM WPLB and 1070 AM. “I don’t think they were very happy about the petition,” says MCR cofounder and former Big Cat director AARON ISHMAEL from his station’s new digs in Burlington. “We started the petition mostly to see who was listening, because, in terrestrial radio, it’s kind of hard to tell sometimes.

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wars too close to home. Then the characters are forced to confront the lie that governs their lives.

In the same era that saw the rise of McCarthyism and the Second Red Scare, the United States also experienced the “lavender scare” — a term that refers to the mass firing and blacklisting of homosexuals from government positions. The rationale for this policy was that homosexuality could be used to blackmail employees into giving up government secrets. Known homosexuals were not regranted security clearance until President Bill Clinton lifted the ban in 1995.

In Payne’s play, Bob is tasked first with weeding communists out of his department, and then with extracting gays. At the time, being outed in this

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way meant not only losing one’s job but becoming a pariah in polite society.

Jim worries that he will never be able to work as a teacher again. As director JEANNE BECKWITH puts it, “The play is a great deal of fun, but then it hits you between the eyes with the seriousness and the plight of their situation.”

Perfect Arrangement is written in a stylized spirit that deliberately evokes a vintage sitcom. Stage directions describe the set as reminiscent of “I Love Lucy.” The characters occasionally even voice product placements, such as “Foster’s Furniture Crème! It gives a glorious sheen without waxy residue and cut my cleaning time in half!” They also use the words “dyke” and “fag” fairly casually, sometimes with the air of teenagers testing them out for the first time. The play embraces mime, slapstick and even eavesdropping from the closet.

While Payne’s stylization evokes audience nostalgia for the 1950s, Beckwith suggests, it’s also a way for the characters to distract one another from the major problem in their otherwise “perfect” lives. And that’s a problem many of us are not nostalgic

for. “When we talk today about making America ‘great’ again, we’re looking to restore this world,” Beckwith asserts.

“But it would actually be a landslide backwards to when a great number of Americans did not enjoy the rights and equality that they do today.”

Reminding us of that danger is part of the mission of Vermont Pride Theater, suggests cofounder SHARON RIVES, reflecting on the genesis of her organization in a phone interview. “In 2011, when civil unions were being voted on across Vermont, [Randolph] was really full of hate and anger,” she recalls. “There were ‘Take Back Vermont’ signs everywhere, and all the legislators who voted for civil unions were thrown out of office in the next election. So we wanted to use theater to educate everyone and build bridges in the community.”

When Perfect Arrangement debuted off-Broadway in 2014, its subject matter was timely: Same-sex marriage was a year away from being federally recognized by the Supreme Court, and gender identity was at the forefront of American politics. But Beckwith argues that the play is even more relevant after Donald Trump’s election. During rehearsal, Martin Niemöller’s famous poem about the spread of persecution, “First they came...,” became a watchword for the production.

“We don’t know where the witch hunt stops,” Beckwith explains. “When there’s such a narrow definition of what is right and normal, you never know when you’ll be considered deviant.”

On January 9, Secretary of State John Kerry issued a formal apology on behalf of the U.S. government for its role in discriminating against LGBT individuals. He said, “These actions were wrong then, just as they would be today.” The timing of the apology is coincidental, but Rives took it as a small victory for LGBTQ rights. She notes, “We feel like things have been improving. Last summer [Vermont Pride Theater was] invited to march in the July 4 parade!”

Her excitement dissipates as she remembers what happened next: “But the large rainbow banners were ripped down and destroyed. So there’s still work to be done.” m

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In more recent years, the 1.2-acre parcel at the intersection’s southeastern corner has been home to Spear’s Garage, then later to Steve’s Citgo and Uncle Sam’s Dairy Bar, the latter of which was better known to locals simply as “the creemee stand.”

Recalls town selectboard member Matt Krasnow, himself a lifelong Charlotte resident, “I used to love getting creemees there after Little League games … It was a rite of passage that [Champlain Valley Union High School] kids would work there in the summer, or at the Charlotte Beach. It was a great small-town business.”

But times change, and small-town businesses come and go. The gas station closed for good a couple of years ago, at about the same time Bill Spear and his wife, Helena, decided they’d had enough of slinging soft serve. Says the 84-yearold Spear, who owns the entire corner, including the white garage his brother built and the now-vacant snack bar, “My wife got tired … and I’m too damn old to run it now.”

So why hasn’t anyone snapped up that prime corner, which Spear says he’d happily off-load? At first glance, the spot seems like an ideal location for another gas station, garage, convenience store or — for the locavore-minded — an outlet selling Vermont-made products such as maple syrup, wine and hard cider to tourists.

The location doesn’t lack for traffic.

Plenty of travelers getting on and off the Lake Champlain ferry, which runs between Charlotte and Essex, N.Y., drive by

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there every day. According to data from the Vermont Agency of Transportation, the average daily traffic through that intersection is 11,200 vehicles. Ferry Road alone sees 3,100 cars and trucks a day; Church Hill Road, the eastern extension of Ferry Road, 1,900 vehicles.

One likely hindrance is the site’s zoning. Not much can be built there without changing the land-use rules, something old-timers say is no easy task.

Charlotters are inclined to preserve their viewsheds and not obscure the night sky with lots of illuminated signage and street lights. As Spear puts it, the town can be a bit “fussy” about such things.

Back in the mid-2000s, a petition circulated to allow more commercial activity on that corner, as the current zoning permits just 30 square feet of retail space — about enough room to sell gum, cigarettes, condoms and antifreeze, but not much else. The selectboard deep-sixed that petition.

A more recent, community-minded proposal didn’t fare any better. In June

2016, VTRANS released the findings of a feasibility study for building a park-andride facility in Charlotte. Of the seven sites proposed within town limits, the Citgo/creemee stand corner ranked the highest on the state’s matrix. Criteria included accessibility, cost, environmental impact and visibility from Route 7. According to that study, the corner could hold 77 parking spaces, with room for the eventual addition of another 43.

Despite the state’s offer of ample funding, the selectboard gave that proposal a chilly reception, voicing concerns about the potential for crime, light pollution and other misuses of the lot.

So will the corner remain forever vacant, destined to host nothing bigger than a sporadic garage sale or flea market? Not necessarily, says Krasnow.

He says the board is currently mulling over a proposal to include the east side of Route 7 in the west village’s commercial district. Additionally, plans are in the works to expand the village’s municipal septic capacity, which could encompass

that parcel and make it more attractive to potential buyers.

Then there’s the safety consideration.

Any new commercial use of that lot could require additional upgrades to the intersection itself, which VTRANS has designated as a “high-crash location.”

Between 2008 and 2012, 24 crashes occurred at or near the intersection; eight resulted in injuries. If nothing else, a new buyer might have to pony up for a new pedestrian crosswalk.

Still, Krasnow remains optimistic that the right buyer will come along eventually.

“Living there my whole life, my dream is that they reopen that creemee stand and get another garage there,” he says. “Both are two very missed businesses in this town.”

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Dear Cecil,

In its entry for “teeth cleaning,” Wikipedia claims that “any general recommendation for a frequency of routine cleaning (e.g., every six months, every year) has no empirical basis.” So now I’m considering saving money by skipping the dentist and just doing my best to brush and floss at home. What do you think?

— Lyle in California And the cited source for the Wiki quote you provide — a 2010 post on askthedentist.com addressing a question similar to yours — more or less lines up with these findings: The twice-a-year cleaning model, it agrees, is arbitrary. But the asked dentist, a reasonablesounding Bay Area DDS named Mark Burhenne, certainly doesn’t take the position that, in general, people are going to the dentist too often. Burhenne’s concern is that, given wide variance in brushing/flossing regimens, two cleanings a year might not be often enough for a patient with gingivitis hoping to prevent full-blown periodontitis or a patient with periodontitis who wants to keep her teeth.

After all, teeth cleaning (dental prophylaxis, to use the pros’ term) is largely about preventing gums, and eventually the bones your teeth are lodged in, from succumbing to bacterial destruction. The Centers for Disease Control has said that more than 47 percent

of Americans aged 30 and up have periodontitis, which is what gingivitis develops into.

And while the condition can be prevented or, once diagnosed, contained to some degree, the damage to gum and bone can’t be reversed. Even if you consider your teeth expendable, periodontal disease can have other health impacts: pregnant women with bad gums, for instance, are more likely to bear low-weight children. If you have insurance covering two annual visits, it’s not going to do any harm to schedule those cleanings so your dentist can keep tabs on any developments.

Granted, it wasn’t dentalhealth pros who initially came up with the every-six-months recommendation, or even insurance agency bean-counters — it was ad men. In the 1920s and ’30s Pepsodent fought its way to the top of the U.S. toothpaste market largely on the strength of advertising campaigns waged by industry pioneer Claude Hopkins. The brand sponsored

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It’s true that current research doesn’t offer much guidance. Two scholarly reviews, from 2013 and 2014, looked at the existing data attempting to gauge the effectiveness of routine scaling and polishing, and both sets of authors concluded the same thing: better studies will be needed before we can say anything concrete about the benefits of professional cleaning, including how often it might be needed.

a succession of radio shows, including the wildly popular Amos ’n’ Andy, and Hopkins dreamed up the slogan that for years led off the broadcasts: “Use Pepsodent twice a day — see your dentist twice a year.” When dental insurance came along after World War II, the big insurers seem to have simply adopted the Pepsodent schema outright — again, it’s not like they could have based a checkup schedule on actual research, as there wasn’t any.

The copywriters on the Pepsodent account (as copywriters will) invented fantastical words to make their humdrum ingredients seem miraculous — the detergent chemical sodium lauryl sulfate became the futuristic-sounding “irium.” And of course the company’s goals were more mercenary than public-spirited — their campaigns appealed to Americans’ vanity, insisting the product removed a disfiguring and embarrassing film from teeth rather than playing up possible health benefits. But you know what? Americans needed to learn to brush their damn teeth. The nation’s diet had changed with the ascent of processed food making sugar and refined flour more prevalent,

and tooth decay was rampant. A 1910 survey of 447 schoolkids in Elmira, N.Y., found that only 22 had completely healthy teeth; the rest had 2,063 cavities altogether and required 617 extractions. Toothpaste ads, however shakily conceived, likely did nudge the nation along toward better dental health.

Similarly, encouraging dentist visits at six-month intervals had no scientific basis, but that doesn’t make it a bad rule of thumb. For its part, the American Dental Association advises patients that “the frequency of their regular dental visits should be tailored by their dentists to accommodate for their current oral health status and health history.” That’s a roundabout way of saying that the answer to the question, “How often should you see your dentist?” is simple: Ask your dentist. If the response sounds fishy, well, there are lots of other dentists out there to choose from, and, with your teeth on the line, it’s worth shopping around for one you trust. A medical professional who’s intimately familiar with your in-mouth situation probably knows more about how often you should check in than you do, and certainly more than Wikipedia does.

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n most winter weekday afternoons, the Robert Miller Community and Recreation Center in Burlington kind of sounds like a popcorn popper. Or, maybe more appropriately, like a bunch of people continuously opening fresh jars of vacuum-sealed pickles.

The New North End municipal gym is cold-season home to devotees of pickleball, a once-obscure racquet sport that has grown increasingly popular nationwide in recent years.

In Vermont, as elsewhere, this oddly named hybrid of tennis, badminton and paddleball is especially popular among retirees.

Indeed, the 20 or so players rotating through doubles matches on three courts at the rec center on a recent Friday are predominantly golden-agers.

And they’re working up quite a brine — er, sweat — playing pickleball.

So, what draws the pension set to this niche sport? And, for the love of gherkin, what’s with that name?

To answer the first question, you need only watch the game played. A few tweaks aside, pickleball works much like the sports from which it is derived.

The court is laid out like a tennis court, but with dimensions identical to those of badminton — save for the net, which sits a few inches lower than a standard tennis net.

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In the summer months, pickleballers primarily play on outdoor tennis courts all over Chittenden County. Using graphite racquets that evoke oversize Ping-Pong paddles, they hit a ball back and forth over the net. Yellow and plastic, it resembles a Wiffle ball, but with circular holes all over instead of narrow

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slats at the top — hence the distinctive “pop” when graphite meets molded plastic. Blast the ball past your opponents, or drop in a well-placed shot they can’t return, and you score a point.

“It’s a pretty easy game to learn,” says Corey Gottfried. “But you can really get into it and play it at a higher level, too.”

Gottfried, 62, has been playing pickleball for about two years and is regarded as one of the better players in

this advanced group, which meets three times per week. A beginner group, also largely made up of seniors, plays later in the afternoon. Pickleball has been part of the annual Vermont Senior Games for several years now. Last year, South Burlington’s Bonnie Rivers competed in the National Senior Games, placing eighth in the 60-to-64-year-old women’s singles division.

Gottfried played volleyball avidly for 40-plus years. But as he got older, he says, it became harder to bounce back after games.

“My recovery time was taking days instead of hours,” he says. One day after a particularly grueling match, Gottfried’s volleyball captain, Joanne Winter, suggested he come play pickleball with her.

“I thought it was a joke,” he recalls. “So I told her, ‘I don’t think your husband or my wife would agree with that.’”

Joking aside, Gottfried soon attended a pickleball clinic at the Miller center. “I was hooked,” he says.

Because of its familiar sports DNA, pickleball is an intuitive game, particularly for those with racquet-sports backgrounds. Combine that with the smaller court and certain rules designed to minimize physical impact, and playing pickleball is an easy transition from tennis, badminton or even volleyball — especially for players who might not cover as much ground as they used to.

“It’s good exercise, but it’s not as hard on your body as other sports,” says Winter, one of the most veteran players in the advanced group. Winter still coaches volleyball at South Burlington High School in her retirement.

Pickleball is “also great for hand-eye coordination,” she continues. “And it keeps your brain engaged.”

Among the rules unique to pickleball is prohibition of the overhand serve, which places a premium on the serve’s accuracy and ball spin rather than its power.

Pickleball is largely a game of finesse.

That tendency is best exemplified by the role of the non-volley zone, colloquially referred to as the “kitchen,” a seven-foot rectangle on either side of the net. Players are not allowed into this area unless the ball bounces there. The idea is to prevent players from crowding the net and spiking the ball, thereby extending rallies. The resulting game is more open and flowing, with lower physical intensity, than its more famous cousins.

Pickleball rallies can appear almost comically slow, calling to mind grainy historical footage of genteel tennis matches played on stately lawns in skirts and sweaters. But more is going on than meets the eye. What appears to be a lazy return toward a shallow part of the court is, in fact, a setup to draw an opponent out of position so that the next shot might score deep. A slow, high, arcing shot could be an opportunity for the player to regain court position.

The same rules that make pickleball appealing to players of diminishing athletic abilities also add an element of strategy that satisfies those looking to keep their competitive fires burning.

One of the most important strategies is called the “soft game.”

“Most people start by trying to kill the ball,” says Gottfried. “Power can be useful. But more often than not, those shots will lose you points. It’s all about accuracy, playing the angles and positioning.”

“If you can drop a soft shot into the kitchen, it’s going to bounce lower, which means there is less [your opponent] can do with it,” adds Jon Quackenbush. “But if you return a shot ... high, they’re going to get a full swing at it. There is a skill and strategy to keeping it low.”

“Plus, some of us have a harder time bending over to hit the lower shots,” jokes Gottfried.

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Kirkpatrick was an Olympic qualifier in the javelin and plays flag football competitively. But, after four reconstructive surgeries, he says he needed to find a lower-impact athletic outlet.

“It’s addicting,” he says of pickleball.

“You don’t have to be amazing to be competitive. And it’s kind of like golf: You can play it forever.”

As for the name, that’s a subject of fierce debate in the pickleball community. The sport was invented on Bainbridge Island in Washington in the 1960s by several parents trying to cobble together a game for their kids Northeast Delta Dental is pleased to offer a from mismatched parts: a broken baddental plan to individuals and families through minton net, paddleball racquets and a Wiffle ball. A legend holds that one of Vermont Health Connect. The enrollment/ those families had a dog called Pickles, renewal period for calendar year 2017 is who would chase the ball during play.

Another theory traces the name to a November 1, 2016 through January 31, 2017. rowing term, “pickle boat.” In rowing, the pickle boat can be either the slowest boat in a race or, more fittingly, a boat whose team is cobbled together from other boats’ spare rowers.

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As a potential sufferer myself — I’ve never undern estimated 5 to 20 percent of Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, gone a sleep study, but I have my suspicions — I decided according to the Mayo Clinic. It’s a disorder to attend his three-week session last December to see in which breathing stops during sleep be- what the buzz was about. cause of blockage in the airways. Many things The studio is housed in an old building that can cause this blockage, and, if left untreated, was once a schoolhouse. Quattrone, 54, greeted sleep apnea can lead to more serious me with a warm smile and an open hand. health problems including increased risk His laid-back cadence, natural threads, of heart attack and stroke. Clinical treatand shoulder-length salt-and-pepper hair ment often involves the sufferer’s use of gave off a hippie-surfer vibe. As we chata continuous positive airway pressure, or WELLNESSISSUE ted next to his display of didgeridoos, he CPAP, machine, which feeds oxygen to frequently used the word “man” — as in the subject through a mask.

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Once we warmed up, those of us who wanted to purchase didgeridoos headed over to Quattrone’s display to select one. He handcrafts the didges himself, sourcing much of his raw material from the softwood Paulownia tomentosa, or princess tree. Though nonnative, the tree grows abundantly in North America and is considered invasive. But its naturally hollow branches are perfect for making didgeridoos. Many of Quattrone’s instruments were made from branches of a princess tree on the University of Vermont campus.

Next, we were ready to make some noise. Quattrone suggested we spread out around the studio, giving ourselves space to hear our own sounds. As we struggled to vibrate our lips within the narrow openings of our didgeridoos, the room filled with a cacophony of rumbling, vaguely fart-sounding sputters and toots. The awkward hilarity of these sounds did not go unnoticed.

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your neck straight, not tilted down. That is tricky, since it’s natural to glance down at the didge while playing it.

We took a short break to rest our lips — mine felt like fireworks were exploding inside of them. It was a peculiar, intense sensation.

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Quattrone checked in with each student, listening intently and offering tips for good technique. Don’t puff up your cheeks as you blow — keep them flat and tight. Don’t let air escape from the corners of your lips. He told us to inspect our didges, making sure to line up their slightly ovular openings to completely cover our mouths. Keep

and rhythms can be injected. Pull your tongue back from your fluttering lips, and the tone widens and deepens.

Push your tongue toward your lips, and the tone constricts and rises. To make the dingo and kookaburra sounds, send your voice through the didge as you drone.

Quattrone also began to explain circular breathing, which allows a didgeridoo player to go for long periods of time without breaking the drone. The technique is daunting and takes significant practice. It’s not something we would master in a three-week session.

Here’s the concept in a nutshell: You continue to push air through the didge with your mouth while breathing in through your nose. It’s kind of like the conundrum of patting your head while rubbing your tummy, only about a thousand times more difficult. The trick is to sneak a breath in while the cheek muscles push air outward from the mouth — not the lungs. Quattrone made it look easy.

Over the three-week session, I made noticeable improvements, both in the quality of my drone and my ability to sustain longer notes. My first night playing at home, I could barely sustain a drone for 10 seconds. By the time I headed back for my second lesson, I could drone for more than 30 seconds.

As for my sleep, I can’t say that I’m magically cured, but I’ve noticed that I don’t wake up as frequently during the night as I used to.

Quattrone stressed the importance of putting in time. “I’m totally convinced any amount of didge playing is going to be beneficial,” he said. “[But] it’s a long process. It’s not a quick fix. It’s not like you take a pill or put a mask on.

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THAT MY BRAIN IS JUST ANOTHER PART OF MY BODY. I’m not about my size limiting me.

But the fact is, it does, and I’m sometimes surprised to realize how big I am.

I forget, until I have to suck in to buckle a seatbelt on an airplane, or attempt to ride La Chute at Jay Peak, or try to walk into a store to buy pants. Sometimes photos of myself shock me. When your body is uncomfortably large, it can be easier to disassociate.

As a side effect, I’ve tended to act like a floating head: I valued only my intelligence, humor and personality. I didn’t let my size stop me, but neither did I integrate it into my self-definition. I’ve never been much praised for my appearance, other than the stinging compliment, “You have such a pretty face.” So, usually, I just haven’t acknowledged that my body exists.

Until yoga.

After I ran half of the Vermont City Marathon last May, my joints made it known that I might want to take a break from high-impact sports for a while. So I started going to weekly yoga classes at the beginning of September. I tried a

Though yoga has been supertrendy in the U.S. for decades, it’s hard to call it a bandwagon when the practice has been around for 2,500 years.

Perhaps we modern people are just desperate to quiet what Buddhists call our “monkey mind.” I went to yoga classes looking for a way to calm my mind and allow my body to speak. And the practice is indeed helping me with my mind-body relationship. In Sanskrit, yoga means “union.”

Like most people, I’ve got both good stuff and bad stuff going on in my head. But before yoga, I had failed to consider that my brain is just another part of my body. I’ve since learned that my entire system needs to work in harmony so I can have the most fulfilled life. I’m seeking that balance, mentally and physically, on the mat.

I currently weigh 40 pounds less than I did 20 weeks ago. Yoga class is only one reason for that weight loss, but the values at the heart of the practice are crucial. I want my external appearance to match my internal attitudes.

My teacher says, “As we have a direct experience with our physical body, it can lead to many insights. From there, we begin to move toward seeking harmony with all parts of ourselves and others.

This, in turn, leads to health and happiness.” Sounds good to me.

Though I’ve never felt my weight was the defining fact about me, practicing yoga helps me realize that I am both more and less than my body. As Liza Ciano, co-owner of Yoga Vermont, puts it, “The beauty is that people often come here for the stretch and leave with a lot more.”

I went searching for the “more” and left with the stretch.

Except, I haven’t left. I’m trying to integrate yogic thinking into my lifestyle — and to merge the parts I once considered opposed. In other words, I don’t want to think of my mind as one thing and my muffin top as another.

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’ve been obese my entire adult life, and a chunk of my teens, too (pun intended). But, unlike many women, I never really fixated on it. I’ve been in a few wedding parties, and I’ve gotten married myself. I once donned a bathing suit in front of 75 of my husband’s relatives at a family reunion and jumped in the ocean.

I ran a full marathon in 2013 at more than 100 pounds over an acceptable BMI for my height. I have even dared to wear a pair of leggings in the latest LuLaRoe craze.

few different locations initially, but now I loyally attend Kripalu yoga classes on Monday evenings in Milton. In the spring, when my schedule calms down, I hope to go twice a week.

At this point, I think it’s a given that yoga is good for everyone, regardless of age, size, shape or fitness level. My teacher, Lonnie Poland, is also a physical therapist, and she makes sure that I modify poses so they’re appropriate for my body. As she quoted to me — from Aadil Palkhivala in his 2006 book Fire

of Love: Teaching the Essence of Yoga — “Yoga doesn’t care about the shape of your body but the shape of your life.”

For me, yoga class is a place where I don’t feel judged and where I am reminded not to judge myself. I can adjust the poses and do what works for the body I actually have. Although I’m quite flexible, especially for my size, tummy fat gets in the way of certain bending and twisting moves. But it’s nothing a bolster, block or blanket can’t fix.

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While talking to a reporter, Bruso casually twirled two weighted HulaHoops around her waist. “I couldn’t do this before I started taking this class,” she said. “Sometimes we do three. It’s really good for your core.”

Bruso said she felt intimidated when she first heard about the class. “But then I contacted Ginger and found out she was older than me,” she said. “She’s not this 22-year-old skinny blonde.”

Lambert, in fact, is 62. And while it’s true that she’s not a skinny blonde, she is in enviable shape for any age. And she rocks a stylish silver pixie cut.

Lambert’s class is decidedly down-toearth and low budget. That’s what many participants love about it. She doesn’t have fancy equipment or playlists. In fact, she plays the same songs from her phone each time: “Love Shack” and “I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do)” mingle with a few tracks by contemporary artists such as Bruno Mars.

The structure of the Middlebury class is the same every time, too. First, participants gather in a circle to stretch and introduce themselves. Next, Lambert talks boot campers through the dozen circuit stations she’s set up. Each one features a different exercise, such as sprinting between cones, lifting weights, jumping rope or lunge walking. Participants do each station for 60 seconds. Then they gather together again to plank for several minutes. Finally, they go through the circuit again, this time for just 45 seconds at each station.

During the class Lambert keeps time, intermittently shouting out, “Can I get a ‘Yes, ma’am’?”

She’s currently teaching a class almost daily in Middlebury, Brandon, Cornwall, Vergennes or the Charlotte Senior Center. In the warmer months, the Middlebury class relocates to Lambert’s backyard. To supplement her income, she offers personal training and bartends weddings.

The daughter of a Southern Baptist minister, Lambert was born in Oklahoma and went to high school in Florida.

In 1977, when she was 23, she moved

to Rochester, Vt., to join the creative alternative-lifestyle community Quarry Hill Creative Center.

“I would do yoga during the day, paint with watercolors at night,” she recalled. “Evenings, I’d work as a waitress or bartender.”

Quarry Hill residents helped to raise each other’s children, including Lambert’s daughter, who was born in 1980.

She took a circuitous route to becoming a boot-camp instructor. Lambert returned to school after the birth of her daughter, managed a cooperative art gallery, worked in real estate and tended bar.

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inger Lambert ran her first marathon at age 50 … in less than four hours. More than a decade later, you can find her at the Middlebury Parks and Recreation Department gym most Saturday morn• Healthy adults, ings. There she teaches others — espeages 18 – 65 cially older women — to love fitness as much as she does.

• On-going screening study Lambert is the force behind Fitness Boot Camp, a high-energy class she cre• Screen for eligibility ated and teaches in various locations around Addison County. When Seven for future vaccine Days attended one recent Saturday in testing studies Middlebury, 10 participants were sweating through her 8 a.m. class.

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Lambert’s class. “This is where it pays Leave your name, number, to be old,” she said while swirling two and a good time to call back. weighted hoops around her hips. “I grew up in the Hula-Hoop age.”

Email UVMVTC@UVM.EDU Reilly, who lives in New Haven, ator visit UVMVTC.ORG tended the very first backyard class, held at Lambert’s Weybridge home three years ago. “I can’t run anymore,” said the former marathoner. Reilly walks these days and does yoga regularly, but she wanted to round out her exercise regimen. “I was looking for something to get my heart rate up,” she said.

6v-uvm-deptofmed011817.indd 1 1/11/17 11:52 AM Reilly has always been sporty; she’s married to Russ Reilly, the former athletic director of Middlebury College.

“Athletics are our life,” she said. When it comes to keeping one’s body in shape after a certain age, Reilly cautioned, you’ve got to move it or lose it.

“I want to be able to keep up with my grandchildren,” said Reilly, who has seven. She was wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the phrase she used to say to her three daughters when they were little: “Suck it up, Buttercup.”

Wendy Bruso was next up at the HulaHoop station. The 57-year-old Addison resident admitted she was never athletic before starting Lambert’s class. She got hooked on boot camp at work: She’s a computer technology resource manager at Vergennes Union High School, where Lambert offers her boot camp as part of an after-school wellness program.

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In 2004, Lambert ran the Vermont City Marathon in Burlington for the first time and qualified for the Boston Marathon. She became hooked. Over the next several years, Lambert ran more than 120 races, including three triathlons a summer each of those years.

After earning a degree in exercise science from Castleton College (now University) in 2014, Lambert was inspired to start her boot-camp class. She wanted to help people “make lifestyle changes that stick,” she said.

“So many people find exercise a drudgery, and it’s why I like teaching the classes,” Lambert explained. “Because I can demonstrate that exercise can be fun and something to look forward to.”

Not everyone in the class is eligible for AARP. Joseph Eller, 24, tries to make the Saturday session whenever he can.

He works in the Café Provence kitchen in Brandon. “I need to be loose, fast and energetic for my job,” he said. Eller likes that the exercises are easily adaptable.

Lambert offers another Middlebury class on Wednesdays at 7 a.m. that also draws younger folks, including many mothers of young children. But her most devoted fans seem to be older ladies.

“When I started Ginger’s class, I couldn’t do a single push-up,” enthused

50-year-old Sue Brileya of Shoreham.

“Now I can do 22 without stopping.”

Whiting resident Carolyn Schmidt, 65, was at Lambert’s first class in 2014.

She recalled participants rolling a 70pound tractor tire around the backyard and carrying buckets up and down the hilly driveway. “I can see improvement,” Schmidt said of her fitness level, noting that she can now balance on one leg with her eyes closed and keep a Hula-Hoop spinning.

Schmidt likes that Lambert is “independent.” Her class isn’t affiliated with any gym. “She does this all on her own; she doesn’t spend [on] a lot of expensive equipment,” Schmidt said. “It’s stuff you can do at home.”

She added that her commitment to exercising later in life was inspired by watching her arthritic mother, who didn’t exercise, become increasingly frail over the years. “If I miss a couple days [of exercise], it’s hard to get out of bed or get into the car,” Schmidt admitted.

“Whenever I write a check to Ginger, I think about the price of my health,” she added. At $12 a pop — $10 for a six-class pass — Schmidt said, “This is cheaper than the co-pay on my health insurance.” m

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he first thing I noticed as I stepped through the gingerbready wooden door to Vermont Salt Cave Spa & Halotherapy Center in Montgomery Center was several inches of thick, white salt crystals crunching beneath my socks. With it came a cool mist of ultrafine salt that tickled my eyes and nose.

It wasn’t an unpleasant sensation, so I continued inside. More than 50 salt lamps bathe the artificial grotto in a serene, amber glow. Pinpoints of light embedded in the ceiling create the illusion of gazing at the night sky. Artificial stalactites hang from the roof of the 23-by-15-foot cavern, which is small enough to feel cozy but not claustrophobic.

Tree roots and branches protrude from the floor and white walls, which are lined with 20,000 pounds of imported Polish rock salt. If not for the New Age piano music, complemented by the tinkling of an artificial waterfall, I would have felt as though I’d wandered into the den of the Abominable Snowman.

I took a seat in one of the nine zerogravity chairs arranged in a circle beside a glowing rock-salt pyramid. My host, Sarita Khan, draped blankets over my body to keep me warm, as the cave’s temperature hovers around 63 degrees and 40 percent humidity. She then left me alone to enjoy my first 45-minute halotherapy session. I reclined, gazed at the faux constellations overhead and promptly nodded off.

A relatively new trend in American spa treatments, salt-cave halotherapy purportedly taps the healing properties of sodium chloride to relax and rejuvenate users. For centuries, people have visited the natural salt caves of Poland and Russia to relieve various ailments of the skin, joints and respiratory system. Now their manmade counterparts are gaining popularity in this country. In the last decade, more than 130 such facilities have opened in the U.S., including the Salt Cave and Speliotherapy Clinic at Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center in Rutland.

Sarita and Nafis Khan built the Vermont Salt Cave on Main Street in Montgomery Center last summer. Sarita, a native of Jamaica, and Nafis, who hails from Guyana, are lifelong enthusiasts of alternative remedies.

The Khans, who have lived in Vermont since 2003, got into this briny business almost by accident. While working as property managers in the Jay Peak area, they owned an old barn on Main Street

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TO RELAX AND REJUVENATE USERS. that needed a new roof. But, because Montgomery Center lacks a municipal sewer system, the Khans couldn’t get permits to put in apartments or offices to recoup that expense.

“Then, in September of 2015, something pretty life-changing happened for me,” Sarita explained. She read a post on a Facebook alternative health forum by a European woman whose 80-year-old mother suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The mother had been in and out of hospitals, was no longer responding to medication, and was predicted to have only a short time to live.

Sarita’s grown daughter had begun visiting a salt cave in Chicago to control her psoriasis. Having just read that halotherapy might also relieve COPD symptoms, Sarita suggested it for the woman’s mother. “I put the post on Facebook and forgot about it,” she said.

A few months later, Sarita learned that the author of the Facebook post had

found a salt cave in London and was bringing her mother there three times a week.

According to Sarita, the woman claimed her mother was off her meds and hadn’t been hospitalized since.

“I sat there and just cried,” she said. “I thought this was just phenomenal.”

The Khans decided to construct their own salt cave in the former barn. They visited several in the U.S. and Canada before investing in Polish salt. As Sarita explained, Polish salt formed during the same geological era as Himalayan salt, which is often used in halotherapy. A second therapy room in the Khans’ Montgomery

spa is outfitted with heated Himalayan salt domes that treat clients’ hands and feet.

The salt cave itself is created by a halogenerator, a machine that crushes pharmaceutical-grade sodium chloride into ultra-fine particles — smaller than 10 microns — and then sprays them into the air. Sarita described the aerosolized salt mist as “a toothbrush for the lungs.

“Think about it. When you have a cold, you gargle with saltwater,” she added. “You can’t get saltwater into your chest, but you can get salted air into your chest.”

The Khans claimed that the cave is also heavily saturated with “negative ions” that generate a “feeling of well-being, like being at the beach.” As Nafis pointed out, the quantity of salt you breathe inside the cave is actually no more than a teaspoon.

Since opening in November, Vermont Salt Cave has attracted considerable public interest, drawing skiers and snowboarders from nearby Jay Peak, as well as remedy seekers from Island Pond, Burlington and Brandon. According to the Khans, one regular client is a man currently awaiting a lung transplant in Boston.

The Vermont Salt Cave website itemizes numerous ailments and symptoms that halotherapy may improve. These include the effects of allergies, Lyme disease, cystic fibrosis, post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. Though some claims are unsupported by scientific evidence, the Khans include links to credible studies posted by the National Institutes of Health, rather than rely solely on overseas research or anecdotal evidence.

Those studies aside, peer-reviewed clinical research on the benefits of halotherapy remains sparse in the U.S. That may be because salt caves are a relatively new phenomenon, even if knowledge of salt’s rejuvenative effects is not.

Salt, a natural antimicrobial, has been used for thousands of years to prevent meat from spoiling and has long been sought out for its therapeutic properties.

According to information on the American Lung Association website, a Polish physician named Feliks Boczkowski was the first to observe, in 1843, that salt-mine workers didn’t experience the respiratory ailments that typically plagued other miners. Nearly a century later, German doctor Karl Hermann Spannagel noticed that his patients’ health improved after they hid inside salt mines to escape aerial bombing during World War II. Recently, Dr. Norman Edelman, a senior scientific adviser to the ALA, suggested

that halotherapy might benefit patients with obstructive lung diseases such as asthma and COPD. “When fine salt particles are inhaled, they will fall on the airway linings and draw water into the airway, thinning the mucous [sic] … thus making people feel better,” Edelman writes in a statement on the ALA website. “Also, these environments are allergen-free and thus good for people with allergies affecting their lungs.”

That said, a March 2016 statement by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America warned that halotherapy may not benefit asthma and allergy sufferers as much as its proponents claim and, in some cases, may exacerbate symptoms.

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“If your goal is to find a new way to de-stress, salt caves can do the trick.

They’re cool, quiet and relaxing,” said Maureen George, a member of AAFA’s Medical Scientific Council and an associate professor of nursing at the Columbia University School of Nursing.

“If you’re looking for a natural way to treat your asthma, halotherapy is not what you’re looking for. It has not been rigorously studied, despite claims from ‘experts.’”

Despite the dearth of U.S. research, local anecdotal evidence suggests that salt caves do improve some people’s quality of life. Lisa Sanville, a 53-year-old woman from Jay who walked in shortly after my session, said she’s been going to Vermont Salt Cave at least once a week since her daughter bought her a gift certificate in late November. Sanville, who permanently damaged her sinuses in a fall when she was a child, has had breathing difficulties for years.

“My whole life I’ve been breathing funny. I can’t do things everybody else can do,” she said. In fact, before starting her salt-cave treatments, she couldn’t walk

from the building’s front door to the cave — a distance of about 20 feet — without stopping to catch her breath.

Sanville’s breathing improved “almost immediately” after her first session, she claimed. She now visits the salt cave twice weekly and once braved an ice storm to make her appointment.

“It’s been my lifesaver,” she added.

“I swear by this place, I really do. It’s amazing.”

Amy Cochran of Montgomery Center has had similar results. The 63-year-old retired chemist said she’s suffered for years from respiratory, vision and cognitive problems associated with an environmental illness. She tried the salt cave shortly after it opened and began seeing her symptoms improve within days. Cochran now goes once or twice a week.

A lifelong Catholic, she admitted she’s not into “the crystals and weird New Agey music.”

Still, she doesn’t believe her improvements are caused by the placebo effect.

“It definitely works,” Cochran said. “The salt gets into my eyes and into my system. I don’t have any respiratory problems anymore … I’m feeling much better.”

The Khans want to keep their prices low so locals can afford to go regularly, they said. As Sarita noted, some salt caves in California charge as much as $80 for a 45-minute session. One session in Vermont Salt Cave costs $30; five sessions are $100.

Vermont Salt Cave’s owners expect their facility to grow. They recently began holding yoga classes inside the cave on Thursday nights and hope to expand their offerings with Ayurvedic massage, iridology and other holistic treatments.

Happily, I don’t suffer from any chronic ailments, but before I left, Nafis told me I would still feel the salt cave’s effects. “Watch how you sleep tonight.

I think you’ll be very surprised. Once somebody goes in there and lets themselves relax, it’s like your body clock resets.”

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rai Disjarern was a teacher in her native Thailand before she moved to Vermont in 2006. Today, the 40-year-old practices a new form of education. She’s a licensed nursing aassistant ssistant who instructs aspiring health care workers at the office of the Association of Africans Living in Vermont in Burlington’s Old North End. The nonprofit has been running free personal care attendant classes since 2010, and, though the courses are open to all, most students are fairly recent arrivals to the Green Mountain State. After completing four classes at AALV, they typically enroll in the licensed nursing assistant program at SkillTech, a technical center in Essex Junction. There they can apply for a grant from the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation to help with the $1,200 tuition.

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A personal care attendant performs routine household tasks and nonmedical care such as bathing, while a licensed nursing assistant has more varied responsibilities and can perform medical tasks such as taking vital signs. Not only are both jobs plentiful, but they pay competitively, making them attractive options for many local New Americans.

During a recent Monday evening lesson, Disjarern gave her students a pop quiz on medical abbreviations and discussed caring for patients with dementia.

“We have to talk in a slow voice. Sometimes we can pat their back,” said Kyi Shwe. Disjarern nodded her head approvingly.

The 26-year-old woman and her younger sister, Kyi Linn, both born in Myanmar, first attended classes at AALV in 2012 but took a break to focus on their families.

Kyi Linn hopes to enroll at SkillTech in a few weeks.

Kyi Shwe will wait until her infant daughter is older.

Not too long ago, Disjarern attended this same course herself. Her first job in Vermont was at McDonald’s on Williston Road. Her English instructor at Vermont Adult Learning, she recalled, told her about the personal care attendant classes at AALV. “I was looking for a secure job,” she said.

In the 10-week course, Disjarern learned basic anatomy and physiology, as well as caregiving skills. Instead of advancing to the next level at AALV, she enrolled at SkillTech in 2014.

Nine months later, she passed her state exams and became a licensed nursing assistant. AALV invited her back as an instructor.

“When I see my students, I see myself,” said Disjarern, now a South Burlington resident.

When she’s not teaching, Disjarern works full time at Green Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation in Colchester. “I didn’t realize I was going to make it this far,” she said.

Her students are always eager to learn from her experience, Disjarern said. They often ask if her job is difficult. “It’s not bad at all,” Disjarern tells them.

“Working in a rice field — that’s a hard job.” But she always adds: “You have to put your heart into it. It’s not just a career.”

According to the Vermont Board of Nursing, the state has 4,079 licensed nursing assistants. Since SkillTech began offering an LNA course in 2011, the number of New Americans or English language learners who’ve enrolled in the class has increased, said Robin Lane, the center’s director. Most learned about the program through organizations such as AALV and the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program.

Lane said she receives monthly inquiries from nursing homes about her students. Some companies and facilities hire those students initially as personal care attendants and then as nursing assistants once they’re licensed. “They’re really in demand,” Lane noted.

The entry-level job is “reasonably attractive” to those new to the country for various reasons, Lane said. First, a student can complete the course in less than a year. Second, the job offers a salary that’s “well above the minimum wage.” According to the Vermont Department of Labor, the mean salary for nursing assistants in the Burlington area is $13.79 an hour.

Third, continued Lane, some students aspire to work in the field because they came from places where health care services were difficult to obtain, and they want to serve their community. It helps that many nursing homes are on a bus line, making them accessible to those who don’t own a vehicle.

The Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties runs its own training courses and currently employs more than 300 personal care attendants and licensed nursing assistants.

Like other Vermonters, some New Americans attend VNA’s classes to take better care of a family member who might be suffering from a chronic illness or recovering from a surgery at home. They’re often surprised to learn that they can earn an income while providing care, noted Jennifer Archambault, VNA vice president of human resources.

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financial burden. Without such recourse, an individual might have to give up a job — and its income — to provide care to a relative, Archambault explained. Some athome caregivers even find that the experience inspires them to pursue a more advanced career in health care.

Getting paid to care for family members is not the only novel concept New Americans learn in such programs, said Maureen Cooney-Moore, who’s been teaching the PCA class at AALV for four years. Amazing to them, too, is that “we put people in nursing homes,”

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she said. In African and Asian cultures, children are expected to take care of their elderly parents.

Lane also addresses cultural differences during student orientation; one issue that comes up early, she said, is caring for patients of the opposite gender or of a different sexual orientation. She counsels students who have cultural or religious concerns to talk to their spiritual advisers.

Cooney-Moore, who also has worked at Vermont Adult Learning for nearly three decades, uses class time at AALV to help her students improve their English proficiency. She asks them to take turns reading aloud and encourages them to ask questions.

Besides teaching vocabulary, Cooney-Moore talks ethics in class. During one recent session, she cautioned her students against committing fraud and manipulating their time sheets. Discussing patient care, she reminded them to look out for signs of neglect and abuse.

“Don’t jump to conclusions,” Cooney-Moore told them. “But if you see something over and over again, tell your supervisor.”

The longtime teacher looks out for her students, too, advising them to find out in advance the exact nature of their caregiving responsibilities and how much they will be paid. Dog walking, for example, is not part of the job. “I don’t want them to be taken advantage of,” Cooney-Moore said.

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some of the realities of the job. For example, discrimination isn’t uncommon, said Blandine Comlan. The Benin native has had her nursing assistant license for 11 years, but it wasn’t until she moved to Vermont from Missouri in 2009 that she heard racist comments such as, “You look like you just got off the boat” and “I don’t want a colored person in my house,” she said. Most of her clients in Missouri were African Americans, she noted.

“At first, I took it a little hard,” Comlan admitted. But now, she doesn’t take the remarks personally. “These are elderly people. They’ve had a certain way of living for a long time,” she said. “You have to give them time to adjust.”

A former hair salon owner, Comlan added, “The hardest thing for me was to change my hairstyle.” She used to sport an Afro, but these days she sews a weave and combs it straight. “The more African you look, the more likely you’ll be turned away,” she explained.

Comlan’s partner, Francis Manga — also a professional caregiver — said he’s had to endure racism, too.

And there’s no recourse, the Congolese man said. If he complains to his supervisors, he might not get new assignments, he pointed out.

While working as caregivers in private and nursing homes, Comlan and Manga are trying to build up the latter’s own South Burlington-based company, Vermont Confident Home Health Care. According to its website, the service focuses on care to “seniors and people with physical and cognitive disabilities.” But it hasn’t been easy to compete with more established organizations, the couple admits.

Comlan and Manga aren’t the only local nursing assistants who have higher ambitions. Another instructor at AALV, Issakha Kounta, plans to enroll in a nursing program. The Senegalese nursing assistant used to be a driver for the United Nations Children’s Fund and would like to work on overseas humanitarian missions. Kounta said he tells his students, “This is the best job. This is just the beginning.”

Disjarern hopes to one day use her professional skills to care for her elderly mother in Thailand. For now, though, she said, being a caregiver has given her a greater appreciation for life, as she observes the impact that small pleasures and kindnesses can have on her patients. “I see the big picture of life,” Disjarern said.

“You can be happy with the small things, like a piece of cookie.”

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According to farm owner Lindsay Harris, 42, it’s also good for you. “I eat two to three ounces of butter a day,” she says.

As she started growing her own food and shifted her diet toward “highquality fats” and away from carbohydrates and sugar, Harris recalls, her health improved. “I’m really active and an athlete, so it’s really important that my body work well,” she says. “Eating a lot of high-quality fat made me feel so much better.”

The change in her health came as a surprise to Harris. After all, she’d been consuming the kind of diet recommended by doctors and by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s food guide pyramids.

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— then elevate our cholesterol levels and lead to heart attacks, diabetes and, ultimately, our untimely demise. We’re pitted in a battle to the death against our culinary desires, against our bodies, against pleasure.

The website of the American Heart Association recommends consuming no more than 120 calories per day of saturated fats. That’s the amount in one glass of whole milk, a small piece of lean beef and a teaspoon of butter, combined. The Mayo Clinic, despite its lipid-evoking name, has similar recommendations.

Iconoclasts such as Harris hold a different view. They believe that animals raised roaming and feeding on pasture yield meat and milk that are more nourishing than those of their sedentary

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counterparts munching grain in a feedlot. Many studies, such as “A Review of Fatty Acid Profiles and Antioxidant Content in Grass-Fed and Grain-Fed Beef,” published in Nutrition Journal in 2010, bear out such assertions. The study revealed that the fat from grassfed animals contains higher levels of conjugated linoleic acid, omega-3 fatty acids and beta-carotene — all important nutrients for human health. The same is true of dairy products from grazing animals.

Doug Flack, owner of the organic and biodynamic Flack Family Farm in Enosburg Falls, is another local advocate of saturated fat. A member of the Weston A. Price Foundation, which espouses the consumption of fermented foods and grass-fed meats, he and his wife, Barbara, produce beef, raw milk, FAT OF THE LAND

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Granted, the program is best suited to regulars and those who often dine in large groups. “We have a lot of people who come in consistently,” co-owner LAURA WADE tells Seven Days, “and it just gives them a little incentive.”

And, she adds, “It helps get us through our super-lean, sensitive time.”

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Pulling information from more than 60 interviews with Vermont farmers and food workers, the filmmakers take a deep dive into the issues and innovations shaping Vermont’s local food system, from on-farm production to processing to distribution to institutional consumption and waste.

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Stoked to check it out? PBS and the Skinny Pancake will host the series’ premiere screening this Thursday, January 19, at 7 p.m., at Main Street Landing Film House in Burlington.

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SPA. And on January 15, after extensive renovations to the inn’s kitchen, she opened an in-house restaurant to the public.

“We’re going to start with Sunday brunch,” says Hanus, who hired local chef CHAYSE JARVIS to helm that kitchen.

Once they get their feet wet with brunch service, Hanus and Jarvis will open for Saturday night dinners. When summer rolls around, Hanus aims to be running a fullservice, café-style restaurant with daily lunch and supper — a casual yet ample eating stop for guests, locals and peckish bikers shredding the nearby Kingdom Trails.

“We’re looking to provide the whole experience,” Hanus continues. “Massages, hot tubs, a full spa, comfy beds, peace and quiet … Food goes with that holistic idea of nourishment.”

The fare will lean toward the lighter side: a juice bar, smoothies, soups and salads bolstered by seasonal Vermont produce and proteins. A bar stocked with wine and local beer promises to fuel the daily R&R, as well.

133-acre parcel, they were enticed by the quality of the pasture and its proximity to Montpelier. But they knew the farm needed work. They began by growing grains — including wheat and oats — and eventually acquired a herd of Jersey cows and started selling raw milk.

In November 2015, the couple began producing a value-added dairy product — yogurt — at BRAGG FARM in Fayston, in the facility that MARISA MAURO built for her PLOUGHGATE CREAMERY butter.

Eventually, as yogurt sales took off, the Rogerses decided to make a “massive investment” in their own plant. The new facility, which includes a farm stand, opened last Friday.

The opening came with one big change: Because of regulations, the Rogerses can no longer sell raw milk. “That was part of the legality of the whole thing,” says Nathan. “It had been good for us, but it was time.”

Although some of the farm’s raw-milk customers have been “bummed out” by the change — and aren’t interested in the pasteurized product — others have made the switch. And, while the facility has only been up and running for a few days, Nathan notes, new customers have already come on board.

At the farm stand, he and Jessie sell their own products, including pancake mix and rolled oats, and those of their friends and neighbors. By the end of next week, they’ll offer loaves from ELMORE MOUNTAIN BREAD (made with Rogers grain), Ploughgate butter, vegetables from DOG RIVER FARM just down the road and ground beef from Nathan’s dad’s farm in upstate New York, plus “more and more stuff from people we have ties with,” he says.

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The way Flack tells it, as the grain industry developed over the late 19th and 20th centuries, it benefited from encouraging consumers to use plant-based rather than animal fats. Trans-fat-laden hydrogenated vegetable oil was dyed yellow to give it an appealing glow.

In the 1940s, a researcher named Ancel Keys posited that reducing saturated fat consumption would lower the risk for cardiovascular disease. Over the ensuing decades, doctors and nutritionists came to treat Keys’ “lipid hypothesis” as gospel. Americans were ordered to eat margarine instead of butter, on pain of death.

We now know that advice was patently harmful. A 2014 meta-analysis of studies on fat, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, found no connection between high consumption of saturated fats and heart disease.

While that study remains disputed, it’s clear that the plant-versus-animal fat distinction is far from the sole determinant of harm. Researchers agree on the dangers of trans fats, such as those in margarine.

In Flack’s view, the truth is incredibly simple. Vegetables grown in healthy soils are good vegetables. Animals that are raised eating “the diets they evolved to eat” are healthy animals. We should consume both. If we don’t, he says, we deprive ourselves of nutrients and “cofactors” that, while not yet well understood, are crucial for good health and the maintenance of body tissues.

Furthermore, Flack suggests, the processes required to break down plant products such as canola seeds and corn into cooking oils — known as refining — are themselves damaging to those foods.

So, by eating highly processed vegetable oils, we are not only robbing ourselves of things we need but poisoning ourselves at the same time.

Harris goes so far as to say that the dairy industry, in its quest for profits, has helped create a public health crisis.

How? By touting skim milk — a byproduct of making butter, ice cream and some cheeses — as a healthy alternative to whole milk. “The promotion of lowfat dairy is such a fucking scam,” she says. “They’re shoveling their industrial waste product through our children as a way to dump it.”

Harris’ dim view of skim reflects a belief that the simplest way to get all the nutrition from a food is to eat it as close to its whole state as possible. Whole milk contains fat-soluble

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vitamins; raw milk has bacteria that feed on lactose and help create healthy gut flora. By contrast, says Harris, skim milk lacks essential nutrients and doesn’t satisfy the appetite. Then, she says, “When you’re ‘hangry’ at the end of the day, they can sell you that pint of ice cream, too.”

The positions espoused by Harris and Flack may sound a bit shocking, but mounting evidence supports them.

In “The Case Against Low-Fat Milk

Is Stronger Than Ever,” published in Time magazine in April 2016, author Alice Park notes that, in a study of 18,436 women, “those who consumed the most high-fat dairy products lowered their risk of being overweight or obese by 8%.”

University of Vermont nutrition and food sciences professor Catherine Donnelly, an expert on artisan cheese and editor-in-chief of The Oxford Companion to Cheese, believes, like

Harris and Flack, that an animal’s health impacts the quality of its fat.

Donnelly points out that Sardinians, who are some of the longest-lived people in the world, get a large number of their calories from sheep-milk cheese. “The beneficial components of fat have some extremely important properties,” she says.

Donnelly also believes that money and influence have skewed the available data. One reason the food industry has vilified fat, she suggests, is to take the spotlight away from the dangers of added sugar. Europeans, Donnelly says, understand that there are links among healthy pastures, healthy animals and healthy humans, and they are doing research to demonstrate as much. “In the States, that’s a nonstarter,” she says. “The only research that’s funded is the type of research that promotes what the [food industry] wants to see.”

The proof of the pudding is in the eating, according to proverb, so how much cheese does Donnelly down?

“I love artisan cheese,” she says.

“Average Americans consume about seven pounds of cheese a year, versus the Greeks, who have the highest level of consumption … I think it’s around 30 pounds per year. I think I’m closer to a Greek.”

The growing body of scientific research into pastured animal fats could have deep ramifications in a state renowned for its dairy products, and where much of the farmed land is more suitable for growing grass than for propagating vegetables. If consumers became convinced of the health benefits of butter, cheese and the fatty bits of meat — rather than treating such things as guilty indulgences — the shift could help improve the economics of Vermont agriculture.

And if, indeed, we’ve been getting this nutrition thing all wrong, correcting the mistakes of many decades could lead to longer, happier, more vibrant lives.

Harris believes the increased fat in her diet yielded benefits as visible as the seasonal shifts in her farm’s butter. Not only did she see her own health improve, but she paid it forward to her children. “When I was breastfeeding my kids and I was making milk, it was a total trip for me,” she says. “I made a ton, almost a quart a day; it was off the hook. It had a lot of fat in it; it was even kind of golden.

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ire cider: Even the name sug- Center & Native Plant Preserve founder gests potent liquors that burn Rosemary Gladstar developed today’s from tongue to tail, with or with- best-known kitchen recipe while workout setting one’s breath aflame à ing with a group of students at the la medieval dragons. Actually, that California School of Herbal Studies. description is not too far off. The They based their concoction on a immune-boosting cidercontemporary tonic called vinegar tonic packs heat Cyclone Cider, but the beverage has ancient roots. from raw alliums, ginger, In Brattleboro, Sweet horseradish and chile peppers, and is sweetened WELLNESSISSUE Flag Medicinals Herbal Clinic & Apothecary herbalwith a touch of honey.

Herbalists, naturopaths and, often, ist Justin Garner traces early honey-vinMom or Grandma prescribe the drink egar medicines to oxymel — an ancient to calm inflammation and aid in overall Greek medicine. “[Fire cider] is a newer digestive, respiratory and cardiovascular iteration of a very old medicine,” he says, noting that even before Gladstar moved function.

In the late 1970s, East Barre herbal- here 30 years ago, Vermonters were ist and Sage Mountain Herbal Retreat taken with the drink.

In 1958, local doctor D.C. Jarvis authored Folk Medicine: A Vermont Health, in Doctor’s Guide to Good Health which he prescribed honeyed vinegar for everything from pulmonary issues to rheumatoid arthritis. Since the 1980s, Gladstar and dozens of other practitioners nationwide have popularized the beverage as a common DIY folk remedy.

“The great thing about this formula,” Gladstar says, “is that it kind of crossed that food and medicine barrier.

It was a great medicine, but you could also put it on your salads or with brown rice and on all these foods.”

Some devotees shoot fire cider daily to keep cold, flu and other bugs at bay. Others sip it when they’re feeling run-down or weak. In his herbal practice, Garner says he was amazed by the results when he administered the tonic to a client who’d been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). “She immediately started getting up this brown stuff from her lungs that had been stuck there,” he recalls.

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Justin Garner gets his from Dwight Miller Orchards in East Dummerston, but many local orchards and cideries sell it. Look for it at your local market or co-op.

Says Rosemary Gladstar, “˛ ink about the flavors.

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ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #4C0814-14 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On January 3, 2017, Wake Robin Corporation, 200 Wake Robin Drive, Shelburne, VT 05482 filed application #4C0814-14 for a project generally described as construction of Phase III of the Wake Robin development, including renovations and additions to the existing Linden Health Care Center and Community Center buildings, and new construction of a 38-unit, independent living apartment building. ˛ e Project is located at 200 Wake Robin Drive in Shelburne, Vermont. ˛ e 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 office listed below.

˛ e 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 “4C0814-14”.

No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before February 3, 2017, 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 a hearing is requested, and is granted by the Commission, it will be held on Monday, February 13, 2017 at 9:30 AM in the Wake Robin Board Room in the Community Center on the Wake Robin campus, 200 Wake Robin Drive, Shelburne, Vermont. If a hearing is held, a site visit will occur at 8:45 AM. We will meet for the site visit in front of the Community Center building at Wake Robin.

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 February 3, 2017.

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 11th day of January, 2017.

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 #4C1057-5B 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On January 4, 2017, SHW, LLC, 1877 South Federal Highway, Suite 200, Boca Raton, FL 33432 and Poyant Signs, Inc., 125 Samuel Barnet Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02745 filed application #4C1057-5B for a project generally described as the installation of illumination into existing building mounted signs at CVS. ˛ e Project is located on 1 Dorset Street in South Burlington, Vermont. ˛ e 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 office listed below. ˛ e 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 “4C1057-5B”.

No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before February 9, 2017, 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 February 9, 2017.

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 10th day of January, 2017.

By: Peter E. Keibel District #4 Coordinator Natural Resources Board 111 West Street Essex Jct., VT 05452 802-879-5658 Peter.Keibel@vermont. gov BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD TUESDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2017, 5:00 PM AMENDED PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ˛ e Burlington Development Review Board will hold a meeting on Tuesday February 7, 2017 at 5:00pm in Contois Auditorium, City Hall.

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Starr Farm Beach Road (RL, Ward 4N) David Porteous Construction of a stone seawall, slope stabilization, and repair of existing metal stairs. (Project Manager, Ryan Morrison) 2. 15-0525CA/MA; 87-95 North Ave and 150526CA/MA; 7 Haswell Street (NMU, Ward 3C) COTS Application for reapproval of: ZP 15-0525CA/MA to renovate and add to the existing building at 8795 North Ave for 14 new residential units as part of a mixed use building, and ZP 15-0526CA/MA, to demolish an existing house at 7 Haswell St. and merge lot in conjunction with ZP 15-0525CA/MA. (Project Manager, Ryan Morrison) 3. 17-0662CA/MA; 75 CHERRY STREET (D, Ward 3C) BTC Mall Associates, LLC Mixed use redevelopment of the existing Burlington Town Center mall site and associated lot line adjustments.

(Project Managers, Scott Gustin, Mary O’Neil) Plans may be viewed in the Planning and Zoning Office, (City Hall, 149 Church Street, Burlington), between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Participation in the DRB proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. Please note that ANYTHING submitted to the Planning and Zoning office is considered public and cannot be kept confidential. ˛ is may not be the final order in which items will be heard. Please view final Agenda, at www.burlingtonvt.gov/ pz/drb/agendas or the office notice board, one week before the hearing for the order in which items will be heard.

REQUEST FOR BIDS ˛ e City of South Burlington is requesting bids for the Village at Dorset Park Stormwater Pond Improvement project as described in the contract documents. Project work generally includes earthwork, rip-rap, swirl separators, outlet structures, fencing and other related items in three (3) existing stormwater ponds. Sealed bids will be received at the South Burlington Department of Public Works Office located at 104 Landfill Road, South Burlington, VT until 1:00 PM on Feb-

ruary 9, 2017. ˛ ere will be a non-mandatory prebid conference at 2:30 PM on January 26, 2017 at the Village at Dorset Park Community House (Brand Farm Drive, South Burlington). Copies of the Contract Documents and Plans are available from Blueprints Etc (20 Farrell St, South Burlington, (802) 658-4503).

All questions shall be directed to Tom DiPietro, Stormwater Superintendent: 104 Landfill Road, South Burlington, VT 05403 tdipietro@sburl. com (802) 658-7961.

STATE OF VERMONT CALEDONIA UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 261-1014 CACV U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION v.

MARLA C. SAWYER AND NORTHERN LIGHTS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION OCCUPANTS OF 1188 PENNY LANE, DANVILLE, VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered August 31, 2016 in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Frederick M. Sawyer and Marla C. Sawyer to Universal Mortgage Corporation, dated November 1, 2002 and recorded in Book 106 Page 295 of the land records of the Town of Danville, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Universal Mortgage Corporation to U.S. Bank National Association dated May 12, 2010 and recorded in Book 140 Page 281 of the land records of the Town of Danville, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 1188 Penny Lane, Danville, Vermont on February 8, 2017 at 1:30 PM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Parcel of land, said to contain 1.9 acres, more or less, together with the dwelling house and any other improvements thereon and water rights and rights of way appurtenant thereto, situated on the southerly side of Town Highway #60, also

known as Penny Lane, with a new address of 1188 Penny Land; and Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Frederick M. Sawyer and Marla C. Sawyer by Charles V. Harbeck and Margarett L.J. Harbeck by their Warranty Deed dated September 26, 2000 and recorded in Book 98 at Pages 393 – 394 of the Danville Land Records.

And being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to the said Charles V. Harbeck and Margarett L.J. Harbeck

by Normand P. Bilodeau and Jean D. Bilodeau by their Warranty Deed dated October 10, 1987 and recorded in Book 71 at Pages 449 – 450 of the Danville Land Records.

Reference is hereby had and made to the aforementioned deeds and the record and references thereof, and to all prior deeds and their records, for a more particular description of the lands and premises herein conveyed.

Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description. ˝ Terms˝of˝sale:˝Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described.

TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. ˛ e balance of the purchase price shall be paid by certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within thirty (30) days after the date of sale. ˛ e mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

DATED : January 5, 2017 By: /s/ Rachel K. Jones Rachel K. Jones, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032

SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSIFIEDS NOTICE: THE LAW FIRM OF BENDETT & MCHUGH, PC IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY WHICH DISCHARGED THIS DEBT, THIS CORRESPONDENCE IS NOT AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO BE AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, BUT ONLY ENFORCEMENT OF A LIEN AGAINST PROPERTY STATE OF VERMONT FRANKLIN UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 74-2-15 FRCV WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-FXD1 v.

HEATHER L. FARRAR A/K/A HEATHER FARRAR, ANTHONY FARRAR AND VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF TAXES OCCUPANTS OF 10 CEDAR STREET, ST. ALBANS, VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UN-

DER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered May 3, 2016 in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Heather L. Farrar and Anthony Farrar to Option One Mortgage Corporation, dated September 22, 2006 and recorded in Book 210 Page 380 of the land records of the City of St. Albans, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of the following Assignments of Mortgage: (1) Assignment of Mortgage from Sand Canyon Corporation fka Option One Mortgage Corporation to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-FDX1 Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2007-FXD1 dated April 26, 2010 and recorded in Book 240 Page 21 and (2) Assignment of Mortgage from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-FDX1 Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2007-FXD1 to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-FXD1 dated August

29, 2014 and recorded in Book 267 Page 760, both of the land records of the City of St. Albans, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 10 Cedar Street, St. Albans, Vermont on February 8, 2017 at 1:00 PM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Anthony Farrar and Heather Farrar by Warranty Deed of Harold N. Danyow, M. Lucille Danyow, James Chappel and Marie Chappel dated August 24, 2004 and recorded in Volume 184, Pages 129-130 of the City of St. Albans Land Records.

Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Harold N. Danyow, M. Lucille Danyow, Marie Chappel and James Chappel by Quit Claim Deed of Sarah D. Cullen, Harold N. Danyow, M. Lucille Danyow and Marie Chappel dated May 3, 1991 and recorded in Volume 78, Pages 237-238 of the City of St. Albans Land Records.

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Being a lot of land with the buildings thereon situated on the west side of Cedar Street, known as 10 Cedar Street in the City of St. Albans, and being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Sarah D. Cullen, Harold N. Danyow, M. Lucille Danyow and Marie Chappel by Quit Claim Deed dated October 6, 1990 and of recorded in Volume 76, Pages 71-72 of the City of St. Albans Land Records.

Reference is made to the aforementioned deed, and to the record thereof, and to the deeds and records therein referred to in further aid of this description.

Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description.

Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described.

TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser.

The balance of the purchase price shall be paid in cash, certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within thirty (30) days after the date of sale.

The mo tgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

DATED: January 4, 2017 By: /s/ Rachel K. Jones Rachel K. Jones, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 (860) 470-2666 Fax (860) 606-0067 NOTICE: THE LAW FIRM OF BENDETT & MCHUGH, PC IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY

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RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY WHICH DISCHARGED THIS DEBT, THIS CORRESPONDENCE IS NOT AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO BE AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, BUT ONLY ENFORCEMENT OF A LIEN AGAINST PROPERTY STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 1-1-17CNPR In re estate of Ruth E. Toner.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of late of Ruth E. Toner late of South Burlington and Swanton, VT. I have been appointed to administer this estate.

All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.

Date: 1/15/2017

/s/ D. Thomas oner

Signature of Fiduciary D. Thomas oner Executor/Administrator: 64 Laurel Hill Drive So. Burlington, VT 05403 dtoner@me.com (802)657-4063 Name of publication Seven Days Publication Date: 1/18/17 Name and Address of Court: Chittenden County Probate Court PO Box 511, 175 Main Street Burlington, VT 05401 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO.: 2-1-17 CNPR In re estate of Sandra A. Allaire.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of late of Sandra A. Allaire of Colchester, VT. I have been appointed to administer this estate.

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Date: 1/10/2017 /s/ Peter Allaire & Kimberly Laroche

Signature of Fiduciary Peter Allaire & Kimberly Laroche Executor/Administrator: 50 Tower Ridge Circle Colchester, VT 05446 802-598-1608 Name of publication Seven Days Publication Dates: 1/18/17 & 1/25/17 Name and Address of Court: Chittenden County Probate Court PO Box 511, 175 Main Street Burlington, VT 05402 THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE UNIT 0102108 LOCATED AT 28 ADAMS DR. OR 48 INDUSTRIAL DR.,

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WILLISTON, VT 05495, WILL BE SOLD ON JANUARY 26TH, 2017 TO SATISFY THE DEBT OF RICHARD SWAN. Any person claiming a right to the goods may pay the amount claimed due and reasonable expenses before the sale, in which case the sale may not occur.

THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE UNIT 0102438 LOCATED AT 28 ADAMS DR. OR 48 INDUSTRIAL DR., WILLISTON, VT 05495, WILL BE SOLD ON FEBRUARY 2ND, 2017 TO SATISFY THE DEBT OF RICARDO MCCULLOUGH. Any person claiming a right to the goods may pay the amount claimed due and reasonable expenses before the sale, in which case the sale may not occur.

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support groups AHOY BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS Join our floating support group where the focus is on living, not on the disease. We are a team of dragon boaters. Learn all about this paddle sport & its health-giving, life-affirming qualities.

Any age. No athletic experience needed.

Call Penni or Linda at 999-5478, info@ dragonheartvermont. org, dragonheartvermont.org.

AL-ANON For families & friends of alcoholics. For meeting info, go to˛vermontalanonalateen.org˛or˛call 866-972-5266.

ALATEEN GROUP New Alateen group in Burlington on Sundays from 5-6 p.m. at the UU building at the top of Church St. For more information please call Carol, 324-4457.

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.

ALL CANCER SURVIVORS Join the wellness classes at Survivorship NOW, created by cancer survivors for survivors of all cancers. Benefi ts from lively programs designed to engage and empower cancer survivors in our community. Email: info@ survivorshipnowvt.org.

Call Chantal, 777-1126, survivorshipnowvt.org.

ALTERNATIVES TO SUICIDE Alternatives to Suicide is a safe space where the subject of suicide can be discussed freely, without judgment or stigma. ˝ e group is facilitated by individuals who have themselves experienced suicidal thoughts/

feelings. Fletcher Free Library, 235 College St., Burlington. Group meets weekly on ˝ ursdays, 1-2:30 p.m. Info: makenzy@ pathwaysvermont.org, 888-492-8218 x300.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP ˝ is 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. ˝ ey emphasize shared experiences, emotional support, and coping techniques in care for a person living with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. Meetings are free and open to the public. Families, caregivers, and friends may attend. Please call in advance to confirm date and time. For questions or additional support group listings, call 800-272-3900.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION TELEPHONE SUPPORT GROUP 1st Monday monthly, 3-4:30 p.m.

Pre-registration is required (to receive dial-in codes for toll-free call). Please dial the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline 800-272-3900 for more information.

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE & DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP Held the last Tue. of every mo., 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Birchwood Terr., Burlington. Info, Kim, 863-6384.

ARE YOU HAVING PROBLEMS W/ DEBT? Do you spend more than you earn? Get help at Debtor’s Anonymous plus Business Debtor’s Anonymous. Sat., 10-11:30 a.m., Methodist Church at Buell & S. Winooski, Burlington.

Contact Brenda, 338-1170.

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.

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. ˝ e group is open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. ˝ ere is no fee. Info, Ginny Fry or Jean Semprebon, 223-1878.

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. ˝ e 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˛˝ u. 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 ˝ u. 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.

SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSIFIEDS 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.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY Overcome any hurt, habit or hangup in your life! This confidential 12-Step recovery program puts faith in Jesus Christ at the heart of healing. We offer multiple support groups for both men & women, such as chemical dependency, codependency, sexual addiction & pornography, food issues, & overcoming abuse. All 18+ are welcome; sorry, no childcare. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; we begin at 7 p.m. Essex Alliance Church, 37 Old Stage Rd., Essex. Info: recovery@essexalliance.org, 878-8213.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY Celebrate Recovery meetings are for anyone with struggles with hurt, habits and hang ups, which includes everyone in some way.

We welcome everyone at Cornerstone Church in Milton which meets every Friday night at 7-9 p.m. We’d love to have you join us and discover how your life can start to change.

Info: 893-0530, Julie@ mccartycreations.com.

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 8218fill x 404. as a guide,

CELIAC & GLUTENFREE 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.

CEREBRAL PALSY GUIDANCE Cerebral Palsy Guidance is a very comprehensive informational website broadly covering the topic of cerebral palsy and associated medical conditions. It’s mission it to provide the best possible information to parents of children living with the complex condition of cerebral palsy. cerebralpalsyguidance.com/ cerebral-palsy/

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT Steps to End Domestic Violence offers a weekly drop-in support group for female identified survivors of intimate partner violence, including individuals who are experiencing or DIVORCED OR have been affected by SEPARATED? domestic violence. The Come join this 13-week support group offers a class sponsored by safe, confidential place Essex Alliance Church, for survivors to connect starting Sept. 25, 5:30with others, to heal, and 7:30 p.m. at Bluewater to recover. In support Center Conference group, participants Room, 145 Pine Haven talk through their Shores Rd., Shelburne. experiences and hear It is a support group stories from others who for men and women, have experienced abuse consisting of video in their relationships. seminars and discusSupport group is also a sion led by people who resource for those who understand what you Complete the following by are unsure puzzle of their next

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Info: 658-1996.

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.

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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.

G.Y.S.T. (GET YOUR STUFF TOGETHER) GYST creates a safe & empowering community for young men & youth in transition to come together with one commonality: learning to live life on life’s terms.

Every Tue. & Thu., 4 p.m. G.Y.S.T. PYNK (for young women) meets weekly on Wed., 4 p.m.

Location: North Central Vermont Recovery Center, 275 Brooklyn St., Morrisville. Info: Lisa, 851-8120.

GRIEF & RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP 1st & 3rd Wed. of every mo., 7-8 p.m., Franklin County Home Health Agency (FCHHA), 3 Home Health Cir., St. Albans. 527-7531.

HEARING VOICES GROUP This Hearing Voices Group seeks to find understanding of voice hearing experiences as real lived experiences which may happen to anyone at anytime. We choose to share experiences, support, and empathy. We validate anyone’s experience and stories about their experience as their own, as being an honest and accurate representation of their experience, and as being acceptable exactly as they are. Weekly on Tuesday, 2-3 p.m. The Wellness Co-op, 279 North Winooski Ave., Burlington.

Info: 802-777-8602, abby@ pathwaysvermont.org.

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.

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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 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.

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Childcare provided.

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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 more at smartrecovery. org.

are experiencing. Cost: $25. To register and for more info contact Sandy, 989-4081.

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OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Do you worry about the way you eat? Overeaters Anonymous may have the answer for you. No weigh-ins, dues or fees.

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OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Do you promise you’ll only have one more but then you eat the whole bag? Have you tried every diet possible and nothing works? ˜ ere is hope. Come to an Overeaters Anonymous meeting and find out about a 12 step program of recovery. ˜ ere is a solution! Turning Point Center, 191 Bank Street, Suite 200, Burlington. Weekly on ˜ ursdays, 7 p.m. Info: Elise, 302-528-6672. OA Big|Book Solution Group of Burlington.

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Tue., 7 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church, 4 St. James Place, Essex Jct. All are welcome; meeting is open. Info: Felicia, 777-7718.

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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 ˜ u. 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.

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NAR-AON BURLINGTON GROUP Group meets every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Turning Point Center (small room), 191 Bank St., Burlington. ˜ e only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of addiction in a relative or friend. Info: Amanda H. 338-8106.

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THE MEMORY CAFÉ ˜ e Memory Café is where people with memory loss disorders and their care partners can come together to connect and support one another. Second Saturday of each month, 10-11:30 a.m.

Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre St., Montpelier.

Info: 223-2518.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS is a group of recovering addicts who live w/ out the use of drugs. It costs nothing to join. ˜ e only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Info, 862-4516 or cvana.org. Held in Burlington, Barre and St. Johnsbury.

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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.

NAMI CONNECTION PEER SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS Bennington, every Tue., 1-2:30 p.m., CRT Center, United Counseling Service, 316 Dewey St.; Burlington, every ˜ u., 3-4:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2 Cherry St. (enter from parking lot); Montpelier, every Fri., 2-3:30 p.m., Another Way, 125 Barre St.; Newport, first Wed. of the month, 6-7:30 p.m., St. Mark’s Church, 44 2nd St.; Rutland, every Sun., 4:30-6 p.m., Rutland Mental Health Wellness Center, 78 S. Main St.; St. Johnsbury, every ˜ u., 6:30-8 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 47 Cherry St. If you have questions about a group in your area, please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness of

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. of every mo., 6:30 p.m., Equinox Village, 2nd floor; Rutland, 3rd Mon. of every mo., 6 p.m., Rutland Regional Medical Center, Leahy Conference Ctr., room D; Springfield, 3rd Wed. of every mo., 6:30 p.m., HCRS (café on right far side), 390 River St.; St. Johnsbury, 4th Wed. of every mo., 5:30 p.m., Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital Library, 1315 Hospital Dr.; White River 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.

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MALE SURVIVOR OF VIOLENCE GROUP A monthly, closed group for male identified survivors of violence including relationship, sexual assault, and discrimination.˛Open to all sexual orientations.

Contact 863-0003 for more information or safespace@pridecentervt.org.

Vermont, program@ namivt.org or 800639-6480. Connection groups are peer recovery support group programs for adults living with mental health challenges.

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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. ˜ ird 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.

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OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) Meetings in Barre Tue. 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Sat. 8:30-9:30 a.m., at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 39 Washington St. Info, Valerie 279-0385.˛Meetings in Burlington ˜ urs.

7:30-8:30 a.m., at the First United Church, 21 Buell St. Info, Geraldine, 730-4273. 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 Mon., 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Bethany Church, 115 Main St. Info, Joan, 2233079. Steps to Food Freedom Meetings in Morrisville occur every Sat., 10-11 a.m., at the First Congregational Church, 85 Upper Main St. Contacts: Anne, 888-2356. Big Book Meetings in Morrisville occur every Tue., 6 p.m. at the North Central Recovery Center (NCVRC), 275 Brooklyn St. Info: Debbie, 888-5958.

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 ˜ is 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. ˜ u., 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?

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the battle. Info, Mary L. Guyette RN, MS, ACNS-BC, 274-4990, vmary@aol.com.

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QUEEN CITY MEMORY CAFE ˜ e 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. ˜ ayer Building, 1197 North Ave., Burlington. 316-3839.

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 ˜ u. monthly; school-age children (ages 8-12) & parents (meeting separately): 4:15-5:15, 2nd ˜ u. monthly.

Pomeroy Hall (489 Main St., UVM campus. Info: burlingtonstutters.org, burlingtonstutters@ gmail.com, 656-0250. Go Team Stuttering!

QUEER CARE GROUP ˜ is support group is for adult family members and caregivers of queer, and/or questioning youth. It is held on the 2nd Monday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. at Outright Vermont, 241 North Winooski Ave. ˜ is group is for adults only.

For more information, email info@outrightvt. org.

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

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.

SUICIDE HOTLINES IN VT Brattleboro, 257-7989; Montpelier (Washington County Mental Health Emergency Services), 229-0591; Randolph (Clara Martin Center Emergency Service), 800-639-6360.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND ALLIES OF TRANSGENDER ADULTS We are the parents of an adult transgender woman. While we celebrate the emergence of her authentic self, we find we have many questions to explore with others on this path with their loved ones. We meet the 4th ˜ ursdays of the month,˛5 p.m.˛Pride Center of VT. Please join us!˛margie@ pridecentervt. org,˛802-860-7812.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE — BURLINGTON Who: Persons experiencing the impact of a loved one’s suicide. When: 1st Wed. of each mo., 6-7:30 p.m.

Location: Comfort Inn, 5 Dorset St., Burlington.

Facilitators: Myra Handy, 951-5156 or Liz Mahoney, 879-7109.

Request: We find it important to connect with people before their first meeting. If you can, please call one of the facilitators before you come. ˜ ank you!

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YOUR TRUSTED LOCAL SOURCE. SEVENDAYSVT.COM/JOBS Part Time Driver and Field Staff Position Available Now

Clinical Assistant Immediate Opening! Wellness Practice in Colchester, VT is seeking a full time, experienced MA, LPN or LNA. We're looking for a team player that is detail oriented, energetic and can work independently in a very busy office. EMR, EKG, IM & phlebotomy skills are required! Experience in scribing and IVs are a plus.

Please send your resume with cover letter that includes 3 professional references to preventivemedicinevt @gmail.com

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The Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District (CVSWMD) seeks a part-time route driver and field staff for various programs to include food waste, recyclables, and municipal solid waste hauling. A CDL is desired but not required.

Looking for a change? Join our Team!

Wait Staff

Full & Part-Time Openings

The full job description is posted at cvswmd.org/employment--rfps To apply, please email a resume, cover letter, and the names of three references to CVSWMD Operations Manager Carl Witke at carlw@cvswmd.org. Questions? Call 802-2299383, ext. 105, or email them to comments@cvswmd.org.

CVSWMD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Experience as a server is preferred but not required. We will train applicants who demonstrate strong customer service skills and a desire to work with an active population of seniors.

Wake Robin offers a flexible schedule to match your goals.

If interested, please email hr@wakerobin.com or fax your resume with cover letter to: HR, (802) 264-5146.

WAKE ROBIN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Affordable Dentures Dental 1/16/17 Laboratories, the largest and fastest-growing denture services provider in the United States, is currently seeking a skilled DENTURE PROCESSOR to work full time in our state of the art lab located in Burlington, VT. We will strongly consider hiring an entry-level candidate who is eager to learn a new trade. As a denture processor, you will be responsible for pouring and trimming denture models. Entry-level candidates with previous experience doing precision work with their hands, good hand eye coordination, and/or an artistic side are preferred. Affordable Dentures provides on the job training, competitive salary, healthcare coverage, paid vacation, paid holidays, 401(k) with generous match, and more. We offer ample opportunities for advancement in position and salary, as well as career development with our 230 labs in 38 states.

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TEMPORARY POVERTY LAW ATTORNEY Vermont Legal Aid seeks a temporary full-time attorney in our Burlington office.

Responsibilities include advocacy in a variety of forums on behalf of low-income and disadvantaged clients. Casework is primarily in the area of housing, family, government benefits, consumer and heath law. Applicants must have excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrated experience in public interest law, civil rights law or legal services. Some in-state travel required. Applicants must be admitted to practice in Vermont or eligible for admission on motion. Position funded through December 2017.

Starting salary is $46,298 plus D.O.E. with excellent fringe benefits. Send cover letter, resume, references, and writing sample as a single PDF with the subject line “Temporary Poverty Law Attorney Application 2017” by JANUARY 30, 2017 to Eric Avildsen, Executive Director, c/o Rose Wunrow (rwunrow@vtlegalaid.org). Visit our website for complete application instructions.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO BUILDING CULTURAL COMPETENCY IN ORDER TO EFFECTIVELY SERVE OUR INCREASINGLY DIVERSE CLIENT COMMUNITY. WE ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO SHARE IN THEIR COVER LETTERS HOW THEY CAN FURTHER THIS GOAL.

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Wake Robin, Vermont’s premier continuing care retirement community, is adding members to our team of Dining Room Wait Staff. This is a perfect opportunity for students with the time and drive to begin their working experience, or for professionals who wish supplement their current career endeavors.

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Clinical Nurse Manager-Home Health COMMUNITY SUPPORT TEAM LEADER

Burlington Telecom is looking for two (2) limited service, fulltime Service Support Technicians to provide superior assistance and customer service. These positions will be responsible for participating in and tracking customer troubles through internal and external systems and reports. The ideal candidates will have an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, IS, or related field and one year comparable experience as a technical support/ customer service representative or four years’ comparable experience as a technical support/customer service representative.

The Team Leader is uniquely positioned in the organization with direct daily employee contact, serving as a liaison between upper management and staff. Manager responds to employee needs, communicates agency goals and objectives For a complete description, or to apply online, visit and can be most effective in burlingtonvt.gov/hr/jobs or contact us at recommending, developing, 802.865.7145. and implementing changes Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are highly that would improve operations encouraged to apply. EOE. and delivery of services. Team Leader will need to work with other agency programs and community partners to meet 4t-CityofBurlingtonTELECOM011817.indd 1 the needs of children and family of Franklin and Grand Isle Counties. Master’s Degree required.

NCSS 107 Fisher Pond Road St. Albans, VT 05478 ncssinc.org | E.O.E.

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Marketing Administrative Assistant and Web Site Coordinator FULL-TIME Music Tour Operator seeks very detail-oriented multitasker with strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft suite.

Must have customer service skills, enjoy systems and logistics and be enthusiastic.

Great company with excellent benefits and opportunity to work in an international environment.

Please submit cover letter and resume to jbreckenridge@music-contact.com

Are You Ready to Lead?

SERVICE SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

We’re seeking a team-focused manager with broad clinical experience to oversee a highly-skilled interdisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be a collaborative leader committed to ensuring the delivery of high -quality home health services. Our managers have the opportunity to lead and mentor field clinicians as well as support staff in a dynamic, supportive environment.

To apply and learn more about the VNA’s mission and culture of collaboration, please visit www.vnacares.org/nursing-careers.

Find Your Future at the VNA

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Champlain Community Services Champlain Community Services is a progressive, intimate, developmental services provider agency 2:36 PM with a strong emphasis on self-determination values and individual & family relationships.

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Health Information Systems Coordinator, SASH® - Full Time ARE YOU: A “self-starter,” who seeks out opportunities for collaboration, problem solving and innovation?

Knowledgeable about population health, implementation timelines and quality outcomes?

CASE MANAGEMENT CCS is seeking a Service Coordinator with strong clinical and organizational skills to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented position and have demonstrated leadership. This is an excellent opportunity to join a distinguished developmental service provider agency during a time of growth. Send your cover letter and application to Elizabeth Sightler, esightler@ccs-vt.org.

COMMUNITY INCLUSION FACILITATORS Provide one on one inclusion supports to help individuals lead fulfilling lives, reach their goals and be productive members of their community. We currently have several positions with comprehensive benefit packages. Send your application and cover letter to staff@ccs-vt.org.

SHARED LIVING PROVIDER Provide residential supports to an individual in your home or theirs. A generous stipend, paid time off (respite) and comprehensive training and supports are provided. We are currently hiring for a variety of situations. Contact Jennifer Wolcott, jwolcott@ccs-vt.org or 655-0511 ext. 118 for more information. ccs-vt.org

VNA clients rely on the medically complex care we provide and the need for our programs is growing rapidly.

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Knowledgeable about developing and implementing electronic health information (EHI) initiatives and data management systems for optimal person-centered care coordination?

Adept at building and maintaining effective and collaborative relationships?

Passionate about trouble-shooting problems and challenges and finding creative, workable solutions?

If you have experience and/or training in population health and data and are passionate about improving the delivery of health services in Vermont to improve lives, this opportunity may be just what you are looking for!

Cathedral Square, the Statewide Administrator of the SASH® (Support And Services at Home) model, is looking for a Health Information Systems Coordinator to collaborate and oversee the successful implementation of software platforms including scope of work and requirements for primary data management platform as well as account management and HIPAA compliance for the multiple collaborative platforms in which the statewide SASH network participates.

Go to cathedralsquare.org and sashvt.org websites for more information. Submit cover letter and resume to jobs@cathedralsquare.org. EOE.

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Direct Service Coordinator Nonprofit organization serving victims of intimate partner violence.

Responsibilities include: serious commitment to hotline coverage, volunteer coordination, and outreach activities. Flexible schedule required. Full time position with benefits.

The Arbors at Shelburne is a Benchmark Senior Living community focused on caring for individuals with memory related diseases.

$1500 SIGN ON BONUS

LNAS full time days

Survivors and people from diverse communities encouraged to apply. EOE

We offer competitive wages and benefit packages.

Send cover letter and resume

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Survivors and people from diverse communities encouraged to apply.

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Ga y Home Is looking for:

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Personal Care Attendants 7:00 a.m. – 3 p.m.

(EVERY OTHER SATURDAY & SUNDAY)

7 a.m. – 10 a.m.

(EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY)

6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

(WEDNESDAYS)

To care for our 13 Level 3 Residential Care Residents We offer competitive wages and benefits Please apply in person or send resume to: dprovost@ thegaryhome.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

The Ga y Home 149 Main Street Montpelier VT

Must mention this ad and accept full time day shift employment to receive the sign on bonus.

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The Arbors at Shelburne Attn: Alysha Curtis 687 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT 05482 802-985-8600 acurtis@benchmarkquality.com

Energy Efficiency Coach

A Benchmark Assisted Living Community, EOE.

Capstone Community Action is looking for an Energy Efficiency Coach. This unique job requires a broad understanding of people, energy and buildings. As an ambassador of the low income Weatherization Assistance Program you will help our participants reduce home energy costs through behavioral choices, alternative lighting and appliances, and energy-related building renovations. The full time position requires fluency in a broad range of social and technical skills, including motivational interviewing, health and the indoor environment, building science and residential electric efficiency.

Travel throughout central Vermont is required. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to your success in this position. You must be able to interact with a diverse group of people and be comfortable working on your own. A valid VT driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required.

Please submit a letter of interest and resume to:

Capstone Community Action, Inc. Human Resources 20 Gable Place Barre, VT 05641 or email to: jobs@capstonevt.org.

Capstone Community Action, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider. Applications from women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged.

Please call and ask for Alysha to schedule an interview or stop in to complete an application and on-the-spot interview.

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Property Manager Established Property Management Firm seeking an individual to manage a portfolio of homeowner associations located in Chittenden County. Property Manager duties include: Attendance at evening board meetings, Site visits of properties, Obtaining bids, contract negotiation and oversight of vendors, Management and oversight of building staff, Preparation of budgets and review monthly financial reports, and leasing apartments.

REQUIREMENTS

Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office, Superior multi-tasking and organizational skills, Extraordinary customer service skills/understanding, 3 years’ experience in property management, real estate, or customer service.

BENEFITS

What we offer our Property Managers: attractive benefits package including health insurance, liberal holiday/vacation schedule, and retirement plan, Competitive compensation (commensurate with experience) Interested individuals should email cover letter and resume to

patrick@appletreebay.com.

EOE

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Strategize, Prioritize, & Create!

Now Hiring: MARKETING MANAGER Organized, motivated, and experienced are the qualities we are looking for in our new Marketing Manager. Someone who can create an overall marketing strategy and then jump in and make it happen. Must be savvy with digital and traditional media, including website management, and understand how to prioritize and optimize resources. We are looking for an experienced leader, with 5–10 years of relevant experience, who can work both independently and as part of a team.

Manager of Business Development – HOMEOWNERSHIP

Visit shelburnemuseum.org for a full job description and to download an application.

Completed application, cover letter, and resume may be sent to Human Resources PO Box 10, Shelburne, VT 05482

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Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA), located in Burlington VT, has an immediate opening for a Manager of Business Development for its Homeownership programs.

Named the “Best Small/Medium Place to Work in Vermont” in 2016, VHFA is looking for an individual who will help us to maintain our great reputation, and who demonstrates a strong work ethic, is creative, puts customers first, and works well both independently and as a team player.

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The Manager of Business Development will develop, implement and promote Homeownership loan programs and services, working closely with our network of participating lenders, real estate professionals, home building organizations, housing non-profits, consumers, and other state housing partners. This position represents VHFA’s Homeownership Division at housing related events and initiatives around the State.

JOB FAIR Wednesday, February 1 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

At 7 Farrell Street in South Burlington

We have immediate openings for

CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS at the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility If you’re interested in a career in criminal justice, you’ll be interested in: • Meeting the hiring managers • Q & A about Corrections CRCF is a 172 bed progressive correctional facility primarily for women. The facility houses pre-trial and sentenced women for all custody levels. The staff provides services through an interdisciplinary team approach to meet the needs of the inmates and keep the community safe.

Vermont’s Department of Corrections is one of the largest departments in state government and the career opportunities are excellent. Correctional Officers attend a paid 5-week training program at the Vermont Corrections Academy. For more information, visit our website at corrections.vermont.gov/ or apply on-line at careers. vermont.gov, Job Posting #620505 (Correctional Officer) or #620497 (Temporary Correctional Officer).

Candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, a minimum of three years’ experience in residential mortgage lending, and familiarity with secondary market requirements. Experience in public speaking, and preparation of training and marketing materials, is required.

Experience with affordable housing financing is desired. This position requires regular travel throughout Vermont with a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation. Highly developed computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are also required.

In addition, candidates must demonstrate exceptional customer service skills, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be a highly organized self-starter, able to handle multiple tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines, while working with a wide range of individuals, both internal and external to the Agency. VHFA has a strong cohesive team environment and is looking for an individual who desires to contribute and be part of that team.

VHFA offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. Please send cover letter, resume, salary requirements and references to the Human Resources Department at hr@vhfa.org by Wednesday, February 1, 2017.

VHFA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. We highly encourage women, persons with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds to apply.

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Registered Nurses Hospice & Palliative Care

PSYCHOTHERAPIST Openings for licensed psychotherapists conveniently located in downtown Burlington, overlooking City Hall Park. Join an experienced and long established group of independent practitioners. Solid reputation with a variety of clinical practice skills. Suite of offices with pleasant waiting area. Reasonable rent and expenses, available fulltime or shared part-time, starting March 1, 2017. Please respond by February 15th.

NEW JOBS POSTED DAILY!

VPIRG is Hiring!

TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE

CUSTODIAN

LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE POSITION

VNA clients rely on the medically-complex care we provide, and the need for our services is growing rapidly.

We’re seeking RNs with strong clinical skills to join our dedicated hospice & palliative care team. Ideal candidates will have a passion for the hospice mission of providing person-centered care to individuals and families facing life-limiting illness in private homes and other community settings. Great communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team are essential to success in this position.

To apply and learn more about the VNA’s mission and culture of collaboration, please visit www.vnacares.org/nursing-careers.

Find Your Future at the VNA

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Full-time, long-term substitute custodial position available within our Chittenden Central Supervisory Union to cover for an employee out on a leave of absence. Position is available beginning immediately and is expected to last 4 to 6 months. Location assignment is expected to be at our Thomas Fleming Elementary School located in Essex Junction. Hours are expected to be weekdays from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM; however this is subject to change. Hours may be flexible during school vacations. Some weekend hours may be required for special events. Position pays $13.32 per hour, 8 hours per day. Medical insurance available after a waiting period. For consideration, please apply through schoolspring.com Job ID 2740158 , or stop by to complete an application: Chittenden Central Supervisory Union, 51 Park Street, Essex Jct., VT 05452.

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Client Service Representative

1/16/17 12:39 PM The State of Vermont For the people…the place…the possibilities.

Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital

PayData Workforce Solutions is looking for an additional team member to join our Client Service Department asfor a Payroll Processor/Client Service PayData Workforce Solutions is looking an Exciting Social Worker Position Representative. additional team member to join our Client Service

Psychiatric Clinical Specialty Nurse

Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital (VPCH), a 25 bed state-of-the-art,

Department as a Payroll Processor/Client Service

Environmental Advocate: Looking for an experienced environmental advocate with a knack for policy development, public outreach and campaign strategy. Become our in-house expert who develops policy solutions, garners media attention, and runs State House campaigns - often when you’re heavily outnumbered by industry lobbyists.

progressive facility providing excellent care in a recovery-oriented, safe, Our Representative.

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Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital (VPCH), a 25 bed stateService Representatives work closely with implementation of a comprehensive treatment plan for patients.

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Accounting & Human Resources Administrator: This is a values-driven individual who wants to put their accounting and finance skills to work for the betterment of Vermont. Do this by getting accurate and useful information to senior leadership so they can make informed decisions, while ensuring organizational compliance with applicable laws, standards, and best practices.

our multi-disciplinary clinical treatment team.at rebecca.moore@vermont.gov For information, contact Moore Candidates must have prior payroll experience as well for more experienced nurses.

InBecky addition to an excellent benefits Experience handling a large volume of telephone calls, as well as having Apply online at www.careers.vermont.gov as customer service experience and possess strong package, tuition reimbursement and loan This position involves significant collaboration with repayment hospital staff assistance of other Reference Job Opening ID# 618303 strong number skills or prior payroll experience is required; working communication and organizational skills. disciplines, and community providers involved in the formulation and may be available for eligible applicants.

Positions are based in Montpelier. Learn more and apply online at:

vpirg.org/jobs

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REGISTERED NURSE II

Care Hospital of-the-art, facility providing care setting, in candidate willprogressive have experience in both a hospitalexcellent and community and

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LicensureNurses or experience and possess strong communication and organizational immediate openings for Psychiatric Clinical Specialty worksheets, and time clock imports. The ability eligibility for licensure within six months is required.

Exciting Social Worker Position on all Whether you are a nurse seeking a career path Candidates should also have proven skills and beshifts. able to to perform multiple tasks efficiently andtroubleshooting manage Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital a 25 make bed state-of-the-art, or looking for a change where you can a difference adapt to new and changing technology.

Our Client Service The salary range for this position is(VPCH), $48,713.60-$76,169.60 and has full state ongoing projects is necessary. Attention to detail is a progressive facilitypackage. providing excellent care in health a recovery-oriented, safe, in the changing landscape of mental care, there’s a employee benefit Representatives work in a team environment and cubicle office setting. must. respectful environment has an immediate opening for a social worker to join

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Experience or interest Service).

The interpersonal State of Vermont offers an excellent total compensation package & is an keyboarding skills.

Registered Nurse II (Psychiatric Clinical Specialty Nurse) in trauma informed care or open dialogue appreciated. Licensure or Equal Opportunity Employer. technology. Our Client Service Representatives work in Job opening ID# 619338 eligibility for licensure within six months is required. a team environment and cubicle office setting.

Apply on line at https://paydatapayroll.companycareersite.com/JobList.aspx

Registered Nurse II (Psychiatric Clinical Specialty Nurse

Experience handling a large volume of telephone calls, as well as having strong number skills or prior payroll experience is required; working knowledge of the “Evolution” payroll software is desirable. Experience with Windows including Word, Excel, and Outlook is required as well as strong keyboarding skills.

The salary range foropening this position is $48,713.60-$76,169.60 and has full state Temporary) Job ID# 620159 employee benefit package.

For more information, please contact Scott Perry

For information, contact Becky Moore at rebecca.moore@vermont.gov at more scott.perry@vermont.gov Apply online at www.careers.vermont.gov Reference Job Opening ID# 618303

Apply online at paydatapayroll.companycareersite.com/JobList.aspx

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For questions related to your application, please contact the Department of Human Resources, Recruitment Services, at 855-828-6700 (voice) or 800-253-0191 (TTY/Relay Service). The State of Vermont offers an excellent total compensation package & is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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CRT TEAM LEADER

To apply, please visit

The Community Rehabilitation and Treatment Team (CRT) is seeking a strong clinician who is highly organized and energetic. The CRT program serves individuals with severe mental illness. The team leader will work closely with the CRT Program Manager and the CRT Leadership team to provide safe and clinically sound services for individuals enrolled in the program. Must work in a supportive role to the Program Manager to ensure responsible administrative oversight of the CRT Program will provide both administrative and clinical supervision to direct line staff and coordinate with State and Community resources. Strong supervisory experience is essential.

Knowledge of Evidence Base Practices is a plus. Master’s Degree, licensed or license eligible and minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience are required. Our clinic is located close to Interstate 89 and is a short commute from Burlington and surrounding areas.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@ncssinc.org or visit our careers page at ncssinc.org/careers.

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Senior Programs Assistant Winooski Senior Center The City of Winooski seeks a part-time Senior Programs Assistant to assist with the delivery of high-quality programs to seniors, ages 55+, both on-site at the Winooski Senior Center as well as throughout the community. This will include staffing open hours and recurring programs, supporting Winooski Meals on Wheels as needed, and assisting with the development of new programs (such as the Senior Walking Group).

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DIRECTOR (part-time)

The Composting Association of Vermont seeks a parttime Director. This contracted position has variable hours, 15-30 per week. Most hours accrue November through April.

Competitive hourly rate; up to six months transition overlapping with retiring Director.

Job description, required experience, compensation, and Application Guidelines at: compostingvermont.org /jobs/director.

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The work you do in a day … will last forever.

Executive Assistant Want to help save the planet? THE NATURE CONSERVANCY in Vermont seeks a dynamic professional to serve as its full-time Executive Assistant. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization.

The successful candidate will provide essential support to the State Director and her team, and will manage the affairs of the Board of Trustees. We seek a self-starter who is comfortable in a fast-paced environment, has excellent communications and writing skills, and enjoys making things happen. S/he will have considerable latitude and flexibility in carrying out assigned tasks and must be a proven multi-tasker, team player, and effective time manager with discretion, excellent professional judgement, and meticulous focus on detail.

Duties include: • High-level administrative support, including calendar and meeting management • Communications and interface with trustees, public officials, and financial supporters • Systems and process development and management • Board meeting planning and management, and committee support Join our fantastic professional office environment in Montpelier, VT. We offer a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and great benefits. Bachelor's degree and 3 years related experience or equivalent combination required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and non-traditional candidates are encouraged to apply. For a complete position description and to apply, visit tinyurl.com/jz3nt56.

Application deadline is Midnight EST February 12, 2017.

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North Country SPCA

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The North Country SPCA operates a no-kill shelter for dogs and cats in a new state-of-the-art facility.

Located in Elizabethtown, New York close to the center of its service area, it seeks an executive director.

The stable (501)(c)(3) organization, supported by a committed staff and robust volunteer program, annually shelters about 400 cats and dogs. It has steadily reduced the time a dog or cat stays at the shelter before adoption. The North Country SPCA maintains a SNIP (spay-neuter-incentive-program) initiative. It takes leadership in promoting public policy to stop animal cruelty and it performs educational outreach.

The ideal candidate will have experience in leading a small staff, fund raising, writing, managing fiscal affairs, representing the organization to multiple publics, and working with a committed board of directors. The salary range is $45,000 to $55,000 depending upon experience and qualifications.

The Executive Director has the opportunity to lead and represent a successful organization that primarily serves Essex County, New York and makes a contribution to the lives of dogs and cats and their owners.

Applications are due by January 31 For further information contact Nick Muller, Chair Search Committee, ludditenick@gmail.com or 518-963-8188

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VENDING ROUTE DRIVERS Burlington

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We are looking for motivated, responsible individuals. Must be able to work independently, possess a positive attitude, be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and have a clean driving record. We offer a competitive wage along with benefits.

Apply in person or online at Farrell Vending Services 405 Pine Street Burlington, VT 05401 farrellvending.com.

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Sales Manager New England’s premier special event company is seeking hardworking, enthusiastic individuals to join our team.

We are currently accepting applications for the following seasonal positions (available May 1 through November 1):

DRIVER/WAREHOUSE Tent Installers/Delivery WORKERS NEEDED Warehouse Labor

position available in Charlotte at a small manufacturer of high tech machines with

national and international Provide individual, group and family counseling and health home services to patients dependent on opioids in the context sales. Applicant must be sales of an outpatient opioid treatment program. Seeking applicants Vermont Tent Company is now hiring for drivers and oriented with a high interest 2nd Shift Truck with experience counseling clients with co-occurring disorders Loading warehouse crew members to join our dynamic crew. Fullin all things mechanical. (individually and in a group settings), knowledge of substance Linen Division Assistant time or part-time hours available.

If you have an eye for abuse treatment imperative and experience preparing high-quality detail, the ability to multitask and experience driving clinical documentation. LADC or AAP preferred. Positive attitude Compensation is locally Stop by our office to fill out an application straight trucks please contact dhibma@vttent.com or stop is essential as well as ability to collaborate with team members or email resume to jobs@vttent.com. EOE. competitive. by our office and ask for Dave Hibma. and community resources. Early morning shift. This is a full-time, Vermont Tent Company — We’re Much More Than Tents! benefits-eligible position with a starting annual salary of $41,008.50. lminkler@logicalmachines.com 14 Berard Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403 Must be mental health license-eligible or licensed, and those who are already licensed in a mental health discipline will receive an additional $2,000 to the base pay (pro-rated for part-time positions).

4t-VTTentCompany011817.indd 1 1/16/172v-LogicalMachines011117.indd 12:11 PM 1 1/9/17 4:13 PM Job ID# 3576 South Hero Land Trust is Laboratory Technician seeking a passionate, creative Chittenden Clinic Programs Director to conserve This part-time position is for a male lab technician. This position land and build community in South Hero. Our ideal requires oversight of urine drug screens at our Burlington location candidate is independently in addition to data entry. Early morning hours apply (5:45-11). The motivated, highly person in this position must possess good communication skills, Vermont PBS is seeking a Production Manager to join our collaborative, flexible, and positive attitude and attention to detail. $15.00 per hour. production team delivering high-quality video for local organized. Responsibilities Job ID# 3628 content of all kinds working in Vermont PBS’s Colchester include office management, studio and a wide variety of venues throughout our viewing Community Case Manager farm viability programs region. The Production Manager works independently Seeking compassionate, hardworking individual to provide case (including but not limited to and with all production personnel, producers, outside management and recovery-focused community support to adults Farm to School, publication of organizations, and staff in other Vermont PBS with mental health challenges and some co-occurring substance the “Champlain Islands Grown departments in a multi-platform video environment.

Guide to Agriculture,” and use challenges. Position includes supportive counseling and service working with the Champlain coordination and requires someone who is well organized and College degree and experience in television/production or Islands Farmers Market). The dependable. BA in related field and two years’ experience working equivalent of both is preferred. Please submit demo reel.

Programs Director will take the with this population. Supervision toward licensure available. FT. lead on community outreach Benefits eligible. Starting annual salary of $35,509.00. Come join and events, and work closely our team! Job ID# 3664 with the Executive Director on Security Officer – Chittenden Clinic land conservation projects, To be responsible for field and studio video production fundraising, grant writing, Provide oversight to patient behavior at one or both Medication support at the station, as well as support broadcast and more. Enthusiasm for Assisted Treatment sites to ensure a safe environment and efficient operations and media management. Candidates should working with people is vital, dosing procedures. Full-time, benefits-eligible position. Daytime be familiar with digital video formats, as well as file and and experience working with hours, Wednesday through Sunday. Job ID# 3676 storage logistics. Understanding of digital acquisition and students and in schools is delivery (web and new media) a plus. This position will be preferred. Office and Adobe responsible for broadcast logs and quality control, studio For more information, please visit suites, database management, set-up, remote production, audio and lighting. phone/email, and website

Programs Director

Production Manager

Production Technician/ Media Specialist

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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.

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College degree preferred as well as two or more years’ related experience, or equivalent of education and experience.

For a complete job description please visit vermontpbs.org/careers.

To apply submit cover letter and resume by January 27, 2017 to: hresources@vermontpbs.org or Vermont PBS Attn: HR Dept. 2 204 Ethan Allen Avenue Colchester, VT 05446 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PROVIDER.

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maintenance skills are desired, but motivation to work in a small community, passion for agriculture and the natural environment, and good communication skills are essential. This is a 28 hour a week position.

Open until filled, resumes received by 1/26 receive priority review. Send resumes and cover letter to shlt3786@gmail.com.

Please, no phone calls.

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INSTRUCTOR to TEACH LNA COURSES This is a part-time evening position. Courses are 90 hours in length and include both classroom and clinical components. The successful applicant must hold an unencumbered VT nursing license (RN or LPN) and have at least 2 years of nursing experience in a health care agency, plus clinical experience relevant to teaching LNA candidates.

S/he will possess strong teaching and assessment skills, plus experience with adult learners. Beginning pay is $30-$40 per hour of instruction, depending on nursing and teaching experience.

Human Resources Assistant Status: Full Time (32 hours), Hourly Non-Exempt, starting wage depending on experience

Please send resume, cover letter, and a copy of valid VT nursing license to

Job Summary

To provide administrative and technical human resources assistance to the Human Resources Manager, Co-op managers, employees and applicants.

Maintain accurate, up-to-date personnel information through established record keeping procedures. Assist with recruitment, hiring, training and employee benefits.

Ruth Durkee Central Vermont Career Center 155 Ayers St., Barre, VT 05641 rdurkcvcc@u61.net

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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The Small Dog Marketing team seeks a lively candidate with 1-2 years of marketing/web experience and a strong knowledge of/interest in Apple products. Responsibilities include* copy writing, design for web and print, retail merchandising, web page management, special offer marketing, and sales support. Excellent writing, proofing and communication skills are essential to this position. Web building skills including HTML and a basic understanding of CSS is preferred. This position does require all work to be performed in our home office and is not a remote position.

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JUNIOR SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR, FULL TIME The junior systems administrator works with the Information

Technology and Development department to provide support and solutions to our internal employees and assist with deployment and maintenance of our internal technology. Our environment is predominantly run on OS X, OS X Server, iOS, and Google Apps for Business.  In-depth knowledge of Apple’s devices, OS X, iOS, apps, and solutions  Networking (wired & wireless) experience  Excellent time management & multitasking skills  Excellent communication skills, patient, and comfortable with teaching others  Ability to follow directions & documentation with high attention to detail This position does require all work to be performed in our home office and is not a remote position.

Retail Sales Associate

SOUTH BURLINGTON & RUTLAND, PART TIME

Please submit resume and cover letter to Phoebe MacPhail Townsend, HR Manager, at phoebem@hungermountain.coop and complete an application online via the link at hungermountain.coop/AboutUs/coopcareers.

A fierce commitment to customer service, knowledge of and passion for Apple products, an understanding of the digital lifestyle, and keen attention to detail. Strong writing skills are a must as we use email to correspond with customers daily, and Saturday availability and a flexible schedule are necessary.

HUNGER MOUNTAIN COOP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN, MINORITIES, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, VETERANS, AND MEMBERS OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR EMPLOYMENT.

Email resume and cover letter to jobs@smalldog.com. As we’re in the computer industry, we do it all by email; no calls please! For more details about these positions and to apply go to smalldog.com/jobs.

ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, SEX, MARITAL OR PARENTAL STATUS, DISABILITY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, AGE, VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE NATIONAL, FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAW.

SMALL DOG ELECTRONICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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Basin Harbor Club is a seasonal resort on Lake Champlain. Open May to October, we have been welcoming visitors for over 130 years.

Owned and operated by the Beach Family since 1886, the resort caters to family vacations, reunions, weddings, corporate retreats and is open to the public for golfing and dining.

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STEWARDSHIP & OUTREACH ASSISTANT

Hiring a Program Director to run one of our childcare teams, and teachers to join our growing childcare centers.

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HR Generalist

Seeking experienced, energetic and creative HR Generalist to lead HR department. Human Resources plays a critical role in maintaining Basin Harbor’s position as an exceptional hospitality property. Key areas of experience include recruitment, onboarding administration, training and development and compensation and benefits but recruitment and employee relations are the priority. Will work with department leaders to create a safe and productive work environment, outstanding guest service, foster great team spirit and build a winning culture. This is a year round position within Basin Harbor.

MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER Vermont Youth Conservation Corps is seeking an experienced development professional to join our team. The Major Gifts Officer will directly make a difference in the lives of the young adults we serve by facilitating growth and innovation in our programs. This is an ideal opportunity for an authentic and mission-driven professional to make a significant contribution to the success of a longstanding Vermont institution.

The successful candidate will be energetic, sophisticated, and highly collaborative. Most important, s/he must have a firm belief in the power of young people and the importance of youth development programs.

Interested? Please apply online at basinharbor.com/jobs/ or send cover letter and resume to The Beach Family Basin Harbor Club 4800 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, VT 05491 or email to beachfamily@basinharbor.com.

A complete job description is available at vycc.org.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to breck.knauft@vycc.org, Executive Director.

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One Nation.

One Mission.

Many Opportunities.

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Design Consultant-Retail We’re looking for a motivated, reliable and organized Design ConsultantRetail to join our growing team in Burlington, VT.

NOW HIRING

The retail sales staff position is responsible for providing an outstanding brand experience and customer service for our clients. This position is responsible for daily retail management responsibilities, including retail sales, maintaining a well-stocked floor, cash management and a clean and professional environment in line with Vermont Farm Table brand. This role is vital in creating an outstanding customer experience by providing excellent service backed by deep knowledge of our company story, product line, and sales process.

Transportation Security Officers at Burlington International Airport (BTV) No Experience Required Part-time pay rate starting at $15.88 per hour

(Includes 14.35% locality pay plus 5% retention incentive; this incentive is subject to periodic review and may be adjusted)

PLUS Federal benefits • Paid, ongoing training

Requirements include excellent interpersonal, organization, and communications skills, proficiency with technology, retail experience, and a positive attitude.

TSA offers an attractive benefits package including: health, dental, vision, life and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.

Females are Encouraged to Apply

Openings for both part-time and full-time with benefits.

Includes weekends.

Please apply through February 10 th, 2017 online at: https://tsajobs.tsa.dhs.gov or text “BTV” to 95495 or call 1.877.872.7990

Learn more and apply at: vermontfarmtable.com | jobs@vermontfarmtable.com

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VERMONT CENTER FOR CRIME VICTIM SERVICES

PRODUCTION OPENINGS - Willing to Train!

Harbour Industries, a leading manufacturer of high performance wire and cable, is seeking full time, 2nd and 3rd shift machine operators to work in our team environment. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, pass a drug test, basic math test, and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Starting wage is $14.27 per hour plus shift differential of up to $1.25/hour. Experienced? We pay prevailing wage for specific wire and cable skills. We are willing to train!

Harbour Industries offers an excellent, competitive benefit package which includes medical, dental 401(k) and more.

Please stop by for an application at: Harbour Industries LLC 4744 Shelburne Rd. Shelburne, VT 05482 or you may send an email to eheath@harbourind.com. EOE.

Sexual Assault Program Claims Specialist Seeking detail-oriented individual with strong victim service, case management, and communication skills for the Center’s Sexual Assault Program. Responsible for review, processing, and maintaining records related to payment of sexual assault exams, follow-up care, and counseling in accordance with Vermont law and protocols. Position requires accurate data entry and ability to work collaboratively. A combination of relevant education and experience is required.

Part-time position, competitive salary and benefits package.

This is not a State of Vermont position. EOE.

HARBOUR INDUSTRIES IS A MARMON WIRE AND CABLE/BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY COMPANY.

Email resume and cover letter no later than January 30th, 2017 to: HIRING@CCVS.VERMONT.GOV or mail to: ATTN: OFFICE MANAGER VERMONT CENTER FOR CRIME VICTIM SERVICES 58 SOUTH MAIN ST., SUITE 1 WATERBURY, VT 05676

Director of Student Activities South Burlington Schools are looking for an energetic, experienced Activities Director committed to students possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as the knowledge and experience to lead and direct a comprehensive grade K-12 Activities Department and oversee student activities in grades K-12.

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Knowledge and experience in an educational or non-profit environment is required.

The position is an Administrative position with a 12 month (261 day) contract.

The successful candidate will demonstrate and/or provide evidence of: • Ability to direct the Activities Department’s day-to-day activities including: • developing and deploying a fiscally responsible budget • ensuring student safety • providing stewardship to school and community facilities • planning and supervision of afterschool, evening and weekend events and • providing direct supervision and evaluating of over 100 coaches and activity advisors and the FHTMS Activities Coordinator position, in collaboration with the Middle School Principal.

• Ability to serve as part of the school and district administrative teams to meet the needs of all learners through the operation of a comprehensive activities program • Ability to foster community and parental partnerships to advance a shared vision and purpose.

• Ability to work with a diverse community of students, parents and fellow educators • Knowledge of best practices in Common Core State Standards, assessment, and data driven action planning.

Nurse Manager Full-Time Evenings Wake Robin, Vermont’s premier retirement community, seeks a skilled Nurse Manager for our 5-star rated health center.

Wake Robin provides high quality nursing care in a fast-paced residential and long-term care environment, while maintaining a strong sense of “home.”

The Nurse Manager oversees the delivery and coordination of care during the evening shift. This individual manages care plans and related documentation, reinforces best practices, acts as primary liaison with families and other care providers, coordinates staffing resources for the shift, and provides primary nursing care when needed. The successful candidate will be an RN in the State of Vermont, with a minimum of two years of clinical oversight experience in a long term care or related setting. S/he will demonstrate a solid understanding of geriatric care delivery, and the ability to lead and communicate with others in a positive and supportive manner.

Master’s degree and Vermont administrative licensure or ability to obtain licensure is required.

Completed applications received by February 11 will receive priority consideration.

Wake Robin offers an excellent compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to build strong relationships with staff and residents in a dynamic community setting. Interested candidates please email hr@wakerobin.com or fax your resume with cover letter to: HR, (802) 264-5146.

Candidates should apply by submitting their resume, cover letter and three current letters of reference online at schoolspring.com or submit application materials to: South Burlington School District, Human Resources Department 550 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403-6296.

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SALES ASSOCIATES

Are you enthusiastic about promoting Vermont’s locally owned businesses? Are you looking for parttime work that is engaging, meaningful and flexible?

Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility is hiring two sales associates to sell ad space in the 8th edition of the Buy Local Book and Mobile App. These seasonal, part-time positions offer an hourly wage plus commission.

Home office (computer, phone) and reliable transportation required. The ideal candidate is personable, enthusiastic and exhibits the confidence needed to reach out to new prospects. S/he deomonstrates the initiative, persistence and organizational skills to set a weekly schedule, track activities and follow up with busy decision-makers until the deal is sealed. Must have strong communication skills, be computer literate, proficient with Excel and online forms.

The work begins in March and ends in early June. To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and three references

by Feb. 10, 2017 to lfvt@vbsr.org.

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Fiscal Assistant/Bookkeeper

Career Certificate Informational Sessions

Recognizing the high-growth future of STEM careers (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics), the UVM College of Engineering and Mathematics (CEMS) is offering a Computer Software Certificate Program that can be completed in under 2 years.

The Town of Shelburne is seeking a Fiscal Assistant/ Bookkeeper to process payroll, accounts payable & accounts receivable, assist with receivables collection and additional financial tasks under the supervision of the Finance Director.

A complete job description is available at shelburnevt.org/237/ Human-Resources. This is a 30 hour per week position with full benefits.

Participants in the CEMS Certificate Program may be eligible for tuition benefits through the Vermont Department of Labor.

Please contact your local Career Resource Center to find out if you qualify.

In addition to a high-quality UVM education, this program offers additional services to participants, including: • Financial Aid Counseling & Support • Academic Advising, including Certificate Track Placement • Personalized Professional Development Coaching and Resume Building Internship & Job Placement Support

The successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree with at least 2 years of related work experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

This is a unique opportunity for a person who is detailoriented with attention to accuracy and has excellent interpersonal communication skills. The successful candidate must be proficient in business, mathematical and accounting skills and computer applications. Knowledge of municipal accounting a plus.

Send letter of interest and resume to: Susan Cannizzaro, Human Resource Coordinator, Town of Shelburne, P. O. Box 88, Shelburne, VT 05482; or electronically to scannizzaro@shelburnevt.org.

Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

THE TOWN OF SHELBURNE OFFERS COMPETITIVE PAY AND EXCELLENT BENEFITS, AND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Join us for an informal informational session in 2017!

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Monday, January 23, 2017

Rutland Middlebury

11:00AM 2:00PM

Monday, January 30, 2017

Newport

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Monday, February 6, 2017

Brattleboro Springfield

11:00AM 2:00PM

Monday, February 13, 2017

St. Johnsbury

11:00AM

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Bennington

11:00AM

For questions, please contact Tyson Duval at tyson.duval@uvm.edu or (802) 656‐4350.

You will immediately receive a call from one of UVM’s specialized career advisors.

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Sterling College

Dairy Bilingual HR Leader

Working Hands.Working Minds.

Full-time, competitive, professional salary, commissions

Sterling College, the leading voice in higher education for environmental stewardship, invites applications for:

Duties: Employee recruiting/training, HR support, English/Spanish oral/written translations for dairies employing Hispanics.

Requirements: Bilingual, genuine concern for dairy industry and people, vehicle for extensive travel in VT/NH/ME/further as needed, basic computer proficiency.

Email cover letter and resume to jobs@agri-placement.com.

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Sustainable Agriculture Faculty

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MECHANICS

Candidates should hold a master’s or terminal degree in a relevant field and/or have a combination of graduate education and extensive experience, and significant teaching experience.

Green Mountain Transit is seeking to hire career–focused Mechanics. Our mission is rooted in ensuring a safe, stable, and comfortable work environment for employees and providing safe, convenient, accessible, innovative, and sustainable public transportation for the community. We have an exciting opportunity for individuals who would like to be part of an expert team and grow as GMT grows.

We seek candidates with expertise in multicultural education, diversity, and inclusion, who can support the College in examining power and privilege in the context of the relationship between humans and the natural environment.

Applicants must send the following electronically: cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy limited to one page, and contact information for three references. Candidate materials should be addressed to Dr. Carol Dickson, Search Committee Chair, and sent to Ms. Katie Lavin, Assistant to the President at klavin@sterlingcollege.edu.

GMT Mechanics are responsible for maintaining GMT vehicles and equipment, performing preventative and corrective maintenance on all GMT systems and equipment, and properly maintaining shop facilities and equipment. GMT’s team of mechanics maintains a fleet of approximately 100 buses. Experience as a mechanic with his or her own tools and a willingness to learn is required. A CDL is preferable. GMT is willing to train the right candidate for their CDL with proper endorsements. GMT has two positions open.

To view the complete job description and how to apply, please visit www.sterlingcollege.edu/more/employment Sterling College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Compensation is based on experience: hourly rate ranges from $17.50-$23.28. Other compensation includes a generous benefits package, $1050.00 annual tool allowance, and GMT provides uniforms and safety shoes.

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BENEFITS: GMT offers all full-time employees a competitive salary and exceptional benefits, paid premiums for health, dental, and vision for, both the employee and his/her family members, and generous time off.

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GMT offers 100% paid premium for health, dental, vision and prescription plans.

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GMT offers short-term disability. 100% of the premium is paid by GMT.

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GMT offers great time off. Each new employee receives 2 weeks of vacation time, 6 sick days, 11 holidays and 1 personal day.

This interdisciplinary faculty position focuses on ecological livestock and grazing systems. Teaching assignments will include some of the following subjects: Livestock & Grazing Systems Management, Animal Science, Whole Farm Planning, Agroecology, and/ or other courses consistent with the needs of the program and the core curriculum.

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Candidates must pass background checks, drug screening, and medical evaluation.

To apply for these positions, please download an application from RideGMT.com.

Submit the application in one of the following ways (no phone calls please): Via email to jobs@ridegmt.com

The Residence at Shelburne Bay, a LCB Senior Living Community is a premiere Level III hospitalityoriented senior living community is currently accepting applications for a daytime LPN or RN, including every other weekend

Be extraordinary. Be LCB. Competitive wages and benefits including tuition reimbursement, medical, dental & vision for full time employees

Via fax to (802) 864-5564 or

Please send resume to Resident Care Director Cassie Lambert, RN, MSN/ADM clambert@residenceshelburnebay.com

Via mail to: GMT, 15 Industrial Parkway, Burlington, VT, 05401 Attn: Human Resources

Or call us to learn more (802) 985-9847

185 Pine Haven Shores Road Shelburne, Vermont 05482 GMT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITTED TO A DIVERSE WORKFORCE.

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SHARED LIVING PROVIDERS

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Established specialty food processing company seeking conscientious person to join our production team. Dedication to work, attention to detail, punctuality and ability to work well with others are qualities required. Pay commensurate with experience. Excellent growth potential with company plus vacation and health plan.

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Seeking a Live-in Shared Living Provider to support a 30-yearold man who enjoys taking walks, playing music, helping others and participating in hands-on activities. This individual is seeking a roommate to share a furnished, centrally located home in Essex Junction (two bedrooms, two bathrooms, washer/dryer, off-street parking). The right provider will have strong boundaries, clear communication and the ability to provide ongoing supervision in support of building independent living skills. This would be an ideal opportunity for a peer-aged professional or graduate student.

Compensation: $40,000 tax-free annual stipend and generous respite budget. Available January 1. Interested candidates, contact tstpeter@ howardcenter.org or call 802-488-6506.

Seeking part-time Shared Living Provider(s) for a 13-year-old boy who enjoys theater, art, musicals, performing, cooking and 1:29 PMswimming. Wednesday evenings to Saturday mornings. The ideal provider(s) will have strong boundaries, effective communication skills, and be patient and understanding. The right provider will have a demonstrated ability to devote their time and attention to providing ongoing, high-quality care and supervision. Compensation: $25,000 tax-free annual stipend plus additional compensation for room and board. Interested candidates, contact sbrown@howardcenter.org or call 802-488-6342.

Project Manager Experienced Project Manager wanted for General Contractor’s Plattsburgh office. Applicant should be collaborative, organized and motivational, with strong communication and computer skills. A minimum of 5 years of project management experience in the commercial construction industry, with experience managing complex, large scale projects is required. Additionally, a BS or BA in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field is preferred.

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We have an immediate opening for a Project Administrator A non-profit organization in Berlin, VT, providing The applicant must have knowledge in your area. The successful candidate should possess substance abuse services to central Vermont residents. and experience in all aspects of lawn 1-3 years of general office administration experience, Services include outpatient, intensive outpatient intervention, care, the safe use of snow removal computer proficiency and exceptional customer service education, prevention, intervention and treatment. equipment: plowing, use of snow skills. Familiarity with the Construction industry, including blower and be able shovel as needed Substance Abuse Clinicians and Clinical Case Managers: We are certified payroll and document control experience seeking to fill several full time Clinician and Clinical Case Manager during snow storms. The applicant preferred. positions working with adults in a Medication Assisted Treatment must be available for snow removal (MAT) setting. This position will provide group and individual If you would like to become part of our growing as the weather demands. Applicant counseling, assessments, treatment planning, referrals and will help construction company, please fax, email or send your must have valid driver’s license provide a bridge from the MAT program to other treatment service resume to the address below. A full job description is options available in the community. Previous experience working Hours: Monday - Friday with people in a human services, dual diagnosis and/or addictions available on our website at www.dewcorp.com.

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Benefits include - paid holidays, paid vacation time, health/dental insurance, 401(k), short/long disability.

Send resumes to: ttaylor@woolen-mill.com The Woolen Mill 20 West Canal Street Winooski, VT 05404

We are an EOE. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or national origin.

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treatment setting is strongly preferred. A LADC is preferred, but not required. Work schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mon – Fri. Bachelor Degree and work experience in Human Services or related field required; Master Degree preferred. Positions offer a competitive salary, generous time off package, retirement match and affordable health insurance.

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planning and evaluation. The successful candidate must demonstrate a solid understanding of public health and health care systems, and have a track The State of Vermont is looking for outgoing self-starters to join the Department record of building effective partnerships with diverse groups of stakeholders. of Human Resources as Information Technology Business Analysts. This is schedule this position isDepartment 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and will require some Experienced professional sought toThe lead theforVermont of Tourism an exciting opportunity to have an immediate impact on state government evening meetings and state travel. Duties are performed under the supervision systems with statewide reach. position is central to maximizing of & The Marketing’s public andusetrade relations efforts. This position of a Burlington-based regionalmission-critical manager. For more information, contact Deb the Department’s human capital management system, currently a PeopleSoft Wilcox (802) 652-4173 or email debra.wilcox@vermont.gov.

Reference Job ID is Management designed to generate positive tourism-related coverage of Vermont in the system (version 9.1), Learning System, CornerStone SaaS # 620188. Status: Full time. Location: Rutland. Application deadline: February solution, and on the ground national floor implementing new Talent Acquisition anda international marketplace.

The Director of Communications is 1, 2017.

Management System (TAMS). A successful candidate will be an out of the responsible for the development and implementation of a proactive business box thinker who can facilitate inter-department project teams, while bringing outreach with the goals and mission of the Department of a strong system configuration and technicalplan processconsistent oriented perspective.

An understanding of human Tourism resources processes, experience with systems and Marketing as well as maintaining communications Department ofconsistent Health configuration environments, and effective change management skills are viais being social networking is responsible for all tourism media Join the team that brings public health to local communities!

The Vermont preferred. NOTE: This position recruited at two differenttools. levels (ITThis position Department of Health is seeking a Division Administrator to join the Office Business Analyst II and III).relations If you meet qualifications apply for both levels, in-statetoand out-of-state; press release development; pitching targeted of Local Health team. The Office of Local Health, which comprises the you will need to submit an application for both levels for which you wish to be tourism story ideas to regional and twelve national media; development press district offices, is the implementation arm of of the health department considered. Reference Job ID #620654 (IT Business Analyst II), #620678 (IT bringing public health programs and initiatives to local communities. familiarization tripsRouelle and atitineraries; management of media contact lists; and Our Business Analyst III.) For more information contact Angela angela. goal is to improve the health and well-being for Vermonters. Examples of this rouelle@vermton.gov. Location: Montpelier.for Status: Full time. Application support Vermont’s international position’s public relations initiatives. The Director work include oversight of the division’s budget, development and deadline: January 22, 2017. will also collaborate with the Agency of Commerce executive team in the implementation of guidelines and procedures that result in effective divisional management, resolution of operational issues in support of development of a proactive travel trade and business recruitment plan. district This offices, and supervision of central office administrative staff. The ideal candidate will be a of Tourism Marketing. proven leader with extensive&experience in administrative, fiscal and operational Department of Healthposition will report to the Commissioner functions, and possess strong analytical skills as well verbal and written Do you want to be part of a team that Job is helping to build a culture of health Description: communication skills. We offer a family-friendly; Monday through Friday, 7:45 must: strong oral and skills; have a BA inAllison Reagan at in VT communities? We haveCandidates an exciting opportunity for a demonstrate nurse leader to Experienced professional sought lead thewritten Vermont Department of Tourism am toto 4:30 pm work schedule.

For more information, contact join a dynamic and caring team of public health professionals in the Vermont Public&Relations or public relatedhelp field; have a minimum of This fiReference ve years of 620692. relevant work allison.reagan@vermont.gov.

Job ID# Location: Burlington.

Marketing’s and trade relations efforts. mission-critical position Department of Health’s Barre Office. Public Health Nurse Supervisors lead Status: Full time. Application Deadline: February 1, 2017. industry. experience; demonstrate knowledge of Vermont and Vermont’s tourism staff as they work to promote health and diseaseto in the populations positive we is prevent designed generate tourism-related coverage of Vermont in the serve. Duties include providing clinical direction, performance management national and international marketplace. The Director of Communications is of nursing and non-nursing staff, local public health program oversight and Resume, writing samples and a minimum of three references should bebusiness responsible fortothe development and implementation of a proactive implementation, and collaboration with community partners assess and Agency of Human Services submitted Kitty Sweet, Vermont Agency Commerce improve health indicators. Office staffoutreach work into a variety of areas including plan consistent with the goalsof and mission ofand the Community Department of We have an exciting and challenging opening for a Business Analyst III in chronic disease prevention, Development, immunizations, maternalOne and child health, healthy National Life Drive, Montpelier,consistent VT 05620-0501.

In- and out-ofTourism and Marketing as well as maintaining communications Williston, Vermont. You will have the opportunity to improve the health and homes, infectious disease, substance abuse prevention, school health and via networking tools.

This position is responsible allState tourism media state travel beis required.

Salary range: $45,000 - the $50,000. emergency preparedness. The schedule for social this will position 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 human services provided to citizensfor of the of Vermont by ensuring p.m. and will require some evening meetings and state travel. Duties relations in-state andareout-of-state; pressmeet release pitching targeted that solutions the needsdevelopment; of Vermonters. You will identify areas of business performed under the supervision of a Burlington-based regional manager. For process improvement, create technical and business process documentation, tourism story ideas to regional and national media; development of press more information, contact Joan Marie Misek at (802) 476-0161 or email joan. support and inform decision makers, and bridge the gap between business trips and itineraries; management of media contact lists; and misek@vermont.gov. Reference Job IDfamiliarization #620361. Status: Full time. Location: needs and solution implementation requirements. Job Requirements: You Barre. Application deadline: January 23, 2017. support for Vermont’s international initiatives.

The to Director must bepublic proficientrelations in using a BA’s tools and techniques manage business will also collaborate with the Agency of Commerce team in the analysis activities; elicit, analyze,executive and manage requirements; evaluate solutions; and contribute to strategic analysis of business processes.

You possess development of a proactive travel trade and business recruitment plan.must This excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

You must be Department of Health position will report to the Commissioner of Tourism & Marketing. competent in technical writing, business modeling, and organizing information.

Do you want to be part of a team that is building a culture of health in VT Experience with MS Visio and UML or other formal modeling languages is a communities? We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated Candidates must: demonstrate strong oral written skills; BA inAnalysis plus.

Education andand Experience: Six (6) years orhave more ofaBusiness leader who wants to guide a dedicated and caring interdisciplinary team of experience at a professional level.

Preferred: CCBA/CBAP certification.

Public Relations related field; have a minimum of five years of relevant work public health professionals in the Rutland district office. Districtor Directors Bachelor’sof degree or higher in an IT-related subject.tourism For more information, mobilize staff and partners to create healthy communitiesdemonstrate by assessing needs,knowledge experience; Vermont and Vermont’s industry. contact Robert John Maddock at (802) 233-9757 or email robert.maddock@ capacity building, planning, implementing programs and evaluating outcomes to improve the health and well-being of Vermonters. At the local level, District vermont.gov. Reference Job ID #620727. Location: Williston. Status: Full time. writing samples and aLimited minimum three references be Directors build relationships and forgeResume, connections with key stakeholders Service –of Exp. 09/30/17 which may be should extended. Application deadline: such as health care providers, hospitals, schools, businesses and community submitted to Kitty Sweet, Vermont Agency February 05, 2017.of Commerce and Community

Job Description:

HEALTH DEPARTMENT DIVISION ADMINISTRATOR

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE SUPERVISOR Tourism & Marketing: Director of Communications

BUSINESS ANALYST III

HEALTH SERVICES DISTRICT DIRECTOR

Development, One National Life Drive, Montpelier, VT 05620-0501. In- and out-of-

To apply, you must use the online job application at careers.vermont.gov. For questions related to your application, please contact the Department of Human Resources, state travel will be required. Salary range: $45,000 - $50,000.

Recruitment Services, at 855-828-6700 (voice) or 800-253-0191 (TTY/Relay Service). The State of Vermont is an equal opportunity employer and offers an excellent total compensation package.

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BUILDING EMPATHY & ADDRESSING RACIAL OPPRESSION: Community members gain the tools to face racism head-on in a three-part series. Essex Memorial Hall, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 863-2345, ext. 6.

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OPEN FIGURE DRAWING: Artists sharpen their skills of observation of the human form. Chaffee Art Center, Rutland, 6-8 p.m. $10-15; preregister; limited space. Info, 775-0356.

business

KELLEY MARKETING GROUP BREAKFAST MEETING: Professionals in marketing, advertising and communications brainstorm ideas for nonprofit organizations. Room 217, Ireland Building, Champlain College, Burlington, 7:45-9 a.m. Free.

Info, 864-4067.

SPEED MENTORING CLINIC: Experts elucidate business-related topics such as marketing, sales and zoning during rapid-fire meetings. Center for Women & Enterprise, Burlington, noon-2:30 p.m. $25; preregister; limited space. Info, 391-4872.

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CENTRAL VERMONT CHAMBER ANNUAL MEETING: Gov. Phil Scott is among a panel of new leaders who will address the topic “Planning and Economic Development in Central Vermont.” Capitol Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, Montpelier, 7:30-9:30 a.m. $35; preregister. Info, 229-5711.

DROP-IN QUILTING STUDIO: Adult and teen needleand-thread enthusiasts make patchwork progress.

Gallery at River Arts, Morrisville, 10 a.m.-noon.

Donations. Info, 888-1261.

KNITTING & MORE: TWO NEEDLE MITTENS: Needleworkers of all skill levels pick up new techniques while working on projects. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

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GENERATOR OPEN HOUSE & RECEPTION: Supporters, members and staff celebrate the maker space and its new location over drinks and light fare. Generator, Burlington, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0761.

STREAM TABLE EXPLORATION: Folks of all ages try their hands as engineers with a model stream table. Lamoille County Planning Commission, Morrisville, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 851-6350.

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MOUNTAINTOP FILM FESTIVAL: Human-rights films, Q&A sessions and live music honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. See mountaintopfilmfestival.com for details. Big Picture ° eater and Café, Waitsfield. $7-100; free for students. Info, 496-8994.

MOVING PICTURES: FILMS ABOUT IMMIGRATION: Film fanatics take in tales of uprooted people. Call for details. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 426-3581.

‘WILD’: Based on true events, this 2014 drama stars Reese Witherspoon as a woman who hikes 1,100 miles following a personal tragedy. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

COMMUNITY DINNER: In recognition of National Drug and Alcohol Fact Week, neighbors link up to learn new information over a shared meal. O’Brien Community Center, Winooski, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 655-4565.

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“There may be [a] no more diverse, unpredictable jazz piano player, song to song, than Jean-Michel Pilc,” writes JazzTimes. His ability to work outside of the box propelled the self-taught music man’s 2015 release Composing, a work of collaborative improvisation. Joined by percussionist Marilyn Mazur

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and bassist Mads Vinding, Pilc takes listeners on a journey through what Vinding describes in the album’s liner notes as “compositions in real time.”

The Paris-born pianist showcases his skills as both an improviser and a technical virtuoso during a solo concert at Mahaney Center for the Arts as part of the Middlebury College Performing Arts Series.

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National Public Radio reports that more than 100,000 people are expected to attend the Women’s March on Washington one day after the inauguration of the United States’ 45th president, Donald Trump.

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The procession leads to the Statehouse lawn, where a rally brings protesters together for speeches, art and music, and to learn about other opportunities to make their voices heard.

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a high homicide rate. Here, Early witnessed something inspiring: the reclamation of a community through local politics. In his 2017 book Refinery Town: Big Oil, Big Money and the Remaking of an American City, the author describes the community organizing that paved the way for Richmond citizens to raise the minimum wage, fight foreclosures and take on a big oil giant. “This timely book offers ideas for making change where it counts the most — among friends, neighbors and fellow community members,” writes Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in the volume’s forward.

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Now in their 10th season, Vermont ensemble Heliand Consort have a clear mission for their music. “We strive to bring light, joy and healing to the lives of our listeners through the visceral experience of hearing great live music,” they declare on their website. Three members of the classical and contemporary quintet spread the love with the woodwind program “Crossing the Bar.” Flutist Berta Frank, oboist Katie Oprea and clarinetist Elizabeth LeBlanc take to stages in Burlington and Brandon to explore the relationship between classical and folk music. Selections range from traditional tunes of the British Isles to compositions by Dvořák and Gershwin to a setting of the program’s namesake, Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poem “Crossing the Bar.”

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Friday, January 20, 7:30 p.m., at ArtsRiot in Burlington. $10. Info, 540-0406. artsriot.com.

Saturday, January 21, 7:30 p.m., at Brandon Music. $20; $45 includes dinner package; preregister; BYOB. Info, 247-4295. brandon-music.net

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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.

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AYURVEDUH 101: Medicinal Changes founder Julie MacAdam puts forward an accessible introduction to Ayurveda, a traditional Hindu system of medicine. Railyard Apothecary and Yoga Studio, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $10-15. Info, ncavanaugh2@ gmail.com.

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.

EVERY WEDNESDAY, EVERYONE TAI CHI: Beginners and longtime practitioners alike improve balance, posture and coordination through the Chinese martial art. Ascension Lutheran Church, South Burlington, 5-6 p.m. Donations. Info, 862-8866.

FEEL BETTER! LOVING KINDNESS MEDITATION: Breathing practices calm the heart and mind and promote positive energy. Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 233-6116.

FUELING YOUR BRAIN FOR HEALTH & LONGEVITY: Recipes for wholesome eats that support brain health and cellular energy are on the menu in a class with health coach Marie Frolich. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Coop, Montpelier, 6-7 p.m. $10-12; preregister. Info, info@hungermountain.coop.

GENTLE TAI CHI: Madeleine Piat-Landolt guides students in a sequence of poses with an emphasis on relaxation and alignment. Champlain Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 658-3585.

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HEALTHY DIGESTION: Go with your gut! Rich Warren shares strategies for nurturing beneficial bacteria. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6:15-7:45 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

INSIGHT MEDITATION: Attendees absorb Buddhist principles and practices. Wellspring Mental Health and Wellness Center, Hardwick, 5:30-7 p.m. Free.

Info, 472-6694.

LOW-IMPACT STRENGTHEN & CONDITION: Students in sneakers break a sweat during a mix of pilates, yoga, calisthenics and core work. Studio Zenith, Montpelier, 2-3 p.m. $16. Info, 598-5876.

LUNAR YOGA/PILATES: Female-identifying students empower and tone the feminine mind, body and spirit. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 10:30-11:45 a.m. $10. Info, 779-0444.

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: Physical and mental strength improve as the result of a stretching session for all ability levels. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 861-3150.

TAI CHI FOR ALL: Shaina Levee instructs attendees wearing loose, comfy clothing in moving meditation. Jericho Town Library, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 899-4686.

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT SOUND BATH: Draw in the good vibrations of gongs, bowls and didgeridoos — a relaxing sonic massage to get you through the week. The ellness Collective, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. $15. Info, 510-697-7790.

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

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CHILDREN’S FILM NIGHT: A screening of Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave paves the way for a community supper. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

‘DOROTHY’S LIST’ DISCUSSION GROUP: Avid readers chat about Victoria Jamieson’s Roller Girl in a conversation recorded for a Vermont Public Radio podcast. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 745-1391.

LITTLE ONE & ME CIRCLE TIME: Storyteller and musician Katie Coons serves up a dynamic hour of movement, song, play, rhyme, craft and a snack for tots up to age 5. Jericho Town Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 899-4686.

PAJAMA STORY TIME: Tykes cuddle up in PJs for captivating tales, cookies and milk. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

READ TO A DOG: Book hounds ages 5 through 10 curl up with a good story and a furry friend. Fairfax Community Library, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 849-2420.

READING BUDDIES: Little pals meet with mentors to bond over books. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 3:30-4 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

RICHMOND STORY TIME: Lit lovers ages 2 through 5 are introduced to the wonderful world of reading.

Richmond Free Library, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 434-3036.

STORY TIME & PLAYGROUP: Engrossing plots unfold into fun activities for tots up to age 6. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

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.

TUTORING: High-school students offer extra help in math and other subjects. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

YOGA FOR KIDS: Yogis ages 2 through 5 strike a pose to improve balance and flexibili y. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

language

BEGINNER ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: Students build a foundation in reading, speaking and writing. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m.

Free. Info, 865-7211.

GERMAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Community members practice conversing auf Deutsch. Local History Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: Pupils improve their speaking and grammar mastery.

Private residence, Burlington, 6 p.m. $20. Info, 324-1757.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: Learners take communication to the next level. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m.

Free. Info, 865-7211.

music

SONG CIRCLE: Singers and musicians congregate for an acoustic session of popular folk tunes.

Godnick Adult Center, Rutland, 7:15-9:15 p.m.

Donations. Info, 775-1182.

VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: The Farmers Night Concert Series kicks off with VSO’s annual musical thank-you to the State. House Chamber, Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 828-2228.

seminars

ARE HEAT PUMPS RIGHT FOR YOU?: Energy efficiency is the hot topic at a workshop on this thermal energy-harnessing home warming option.

Milne Community Room, Aldrich Library, Barre, dinner, 5:30 p.m.; workshop, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 249-5978.

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HOMESHARE VERMONT INFORMATIONAL SESSION: Folks who have a room to spare speak with staff and learn the ins and outs of the program. HomeShare Vermont, South Burlington, 10-10:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 863-5625.

WOMEN’S PICKUP BASKETBALL: Ladies dribble up and down the court during an evening of friendly competition. Lyman C. Hunt Middle School, Burlington, 8:15-9:30 p.m. $3; preregister at meetup.com. Info, carmengeorgevt@gmail.com.

MONA HANNA-ATTISHA: The Flint, Mich., lead crisis is at the center of a conversation on the role of public health advocacy in ensuring safe water. University of Vermont Robert Larner College of Medicine, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3131.

TEDX BROWNELL LIBRARY: Curious minds watch TED Talk videos centered on the theme of happiness. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-8:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 878-6955.

tech

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

theater

‘TRICK OR TREAT’: A dark secret propels Jack Neary’s dark comedy about a family in crisis on October 31. Barrette Center for the Arts, White River Junction, 7:30 p.m. $14-54. Info, 296-7000.

words

HIGHGATE BOOK CLUB: Lit lovers read between the lines of Circling the Sun by Paula McLain.

Highgate Public Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 868-3970.

WEDNESDAY WORKSHOP: CHAPTER FOCUS: Folks give feedback on selections of up to 40 pages penned by Burlington Writers Workshop members.

110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

WRITE NOW: Wordsmiths let their creativity flow freely at a monthly meeting. Chaffee Art Center, Rutland, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $15-20; preregister; limited space. Info, 775-0356.

WRITING CIRCLE: Prompts lead into a 30-minute free-write and sharing opportunities without judgment. The ellness Co-op, Burlington, 4-5 p.m.

Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 303.

activism

ED EVERTS SOCIAL JUSTICE AWARD CEREMONY: An evening recognizing Rising Tide Vermont features hearty eats and live tunes by AfroCumbia band Mal Maiz. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 6-10 p.m. $25. Info, 863-2345.

OPEN STUDIO: Friends new and old convene for a creative session. Expressive Arts Burlington, 12:302:30 p.m. $15. Info, 343-8172.

business

PERSONAL & BUSINESS BRANDING: Enterprisers learn to make their mark with their online presence. Center for Women & Enterprise, Burlington, 9:30-11:30 a.m. $10; preregister. Info, 391-4872.

dance

FOR REAL WOMEN SERIES WITH BELINDA: GIT UR FREAK ON: R&B and calypso-dancehall music is the soundtrack to an empowering sensual dance session aimed at confronting body shaming. Swan Dojo, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. $15. Info, bestirredfitness@gmail.com

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VERMONT GAP YEAR FAIR: High school students interested in taking time off before college discover travel and educational opportunities.

EnRoute Consulting’s Julia Rogers keynotes. South Burlington High School, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 609-529-1459.

environment

‘WHAT WILL YOU DO FOR WATER QUALITY?: A DISCUSSION OF THE THREATS TO LAKE CHAMPLAIN AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT’: Ideas flow during a dialogue on the conse vation of clean water resources. South Burlington Community Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 825-6392.

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DANCE, PAINT, WRITE: DROP-IN: Teens and adults create, connect, heal and grow through self-guided movement and art set to music. Expressive Arts Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. $20; free for first-timers.

Info, 343-8172.

POSTNATAL SELF-EMPOWERMENT: Mothers and babes-in-arms circle up for a reflecti e session centered on embracing one’s self and family amid the chaos of daily life. Prenatal Method Studio, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. $10-20. Info, 829-0211.

fairs & festivals

VERMONT BURLESQUE FESTIVAL: Dozens of titillating performers bring a mix of class and sass to the Green Mountain State. See vermontburlesquefestival.com for details. Various Barre and Burlington locations, 5:15-8 p.m. $9-75. Info, cory@ bluehairmedia.com.

film

‘CLAIRE’S KNEE’: An engaged diplomat has a wandering eye in this French-language comedy from 1970. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 748-2600.

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NIGHT OF GRASSROOTS DISTRIBUTION (AND HILL FARMSTEAD BREWERY): Beer hounds wet their whistles with a wide array of fermented beverages.

Big Fatty’s BBQ, White River Junction, 5-8 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 295-5513.

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VERMONT BUSINESSES FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NETWORKING GET-TOGETHER: Like-minded professionals merge to discuss employee well-being and management. Champlain Community Services, Colchester, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $10; free for members and elected officials. Info, russ@vbsr.org.

MOUNT MANSFIELD SCALE MODELERS: Hobbyists break out the superglue and sweat the small stuff at a miniature construction skill swap. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-0765.

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FRANKLIN COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MIXER: Area businesspeople start the New Year with food, drink and plenty of conversation. People’s Trust Company, St. Albans, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $5-8; preregister. Info, info@fcrccvt.com.

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MALLETTS BAY INITIATIVE STORMWATER & TRANSPORTATION PROJECT MEETING: Community members learn more about a series of projects aimed at protecting the area’s scenic, recreational and water resources. Colchester Town Offices, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-1794

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COMMUNITY DISCUSSION: Residents chew the fat over the values of space and community growth.

The ellness Co-op, Burlington, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 303.

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CHITTENDEN COUNTY CHESS CLUB: Checkmate!

Strategic thinkers make calculated moves as they vie for their opponents’ kings. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 324-1143.

POKÉMON LEAGUE: I choose you, Pikachu! Players of the trading-card game earn weekly and monthly prizes in a fun, friendly environment where newbies can be coached by league leaders. Brap’s Magic, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0498.

health & fitness

COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS: A 20-minute guided practice with Andrea O’Connor alleviates 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. Cornwa l Volunteer Fire Department, 9-10 a.m. $12. Info, 343-7160.

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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.

INTRODUCTION TO KUNDALINI YOGA: Mansukh Kaur breaks down the basics of this uplifting blend of spiritual and physical practices. Railyard Apothecary and Yoga Studio, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. $14. Info, 318-6050.

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MINDFULNESS MEDITATION: Seekers clear their heads, finding inspiration and creativi y. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 303.

TAI CHI FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH: Moving and standing postures focus on the core, pelvic floo , back and legs. Pre- and postnatal participants are welcome. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 5:30-6:15 p.m. $10. Info, 779-0444.

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TAKE THE WEIGHT OFF YOUR SHOULDERS: FELDENKRAIS: Results from this series include improved movement, greater range of motion and increased flexibili y. Sacred Mountain Studio, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $20; preregister; limited space. Info, 735-3770.

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READ TO ARCHIE: Budding bookworms join a friendly therapy dog for entertaining tails — er, tales. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:15-4 p.m.

Free. Info, 878-6956.

TRICKY TRACKS: Explorers ages 3 through 5 and their adult companions learn about the comings and goings of furry and feathered friends. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 9-10:30 a.m. $8-10 per adult-child pair; $4 per additional child; preregister. Info, 434-3068.

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.

FRENCH CONVERSATION: Speakers improve their linguistic dexterity in the romantic tongue.

Bradford Public Library, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 222-4536.

FRENCH THURSDAY: SOCIAL HOUR: Francophones fine-tune their French-language con ersation skills over cocktails. Bar, Bleu Northeast Seafood, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. $4; free for Alliance Française members. Info, michelineatremblay@gmail.com.

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IGLOOFEST: Electronic music from top DJs draws thousands of revelers to this popular outdoor festival. Jacques-Cartier Pier, Montréal, 7:30 p.m.midnight. $15-950. Info, 514-904-1247.

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THE JONES FAMILY SINGERS: Joyful noise rings out courtesy of the gospel vocalists and R&B rhythm section. A discussion follows. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $17-25.

Info, 603-646-2422.

NORTHERN VERMONT SONGWRITERS: Melody makers meet to share ideas and maximize their creativity. Call for details. Catamount Outback Artspace, St. Johnsbury, 6:45 p.m. Free. Info, 467-9859.

seminars

KARMA & REINCARNATION: Spiritual seekers examine past lives in a workshop hosted by Eckankar.

Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 800-772-9390.

NATURAL MARSHFIELD: Wildlife experts uncover the wonders of the local environment. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

sports

YOGA: A Sangha Studio instructor guides students who are in recovery toward achieving inner tranquility. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 5-6 p.m.

Free. Info, 448-4262.

MAD DASHES GOLDSPRINTS INDOOR BICYCLE RACE SERIES: Pedal pushers get their heart rates up on stationary bikes in head-to-head cycling competitions. Brio Coffeeworks, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Donations; $25-99 for the season. Info, 508-246-4315.

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BABY & TODDLER PLAYGROUP: Parents connect while kids up to age 3 enjoy toys, stories, challah and juice. Social Hall, Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, grace@ ohavizedek.org.

LEGO CLUB: Brightly colored interlocking blocks inspire developing minds. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

‘MOON MOUSE: A SPACE ODYSSEY’: An outcast rodent embarks on an out-of-this-world adventure in Lightwire Theaters sensory-rich kids’ show.

Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 10 a.m. $4-10. Info, 603-448-0400.

ARMCHAIR TRAVELS: No passport is required for this virtual tour of Northern Ireland and Italy.

Fairfax Community Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 849-2420.

DAN SINGLETON: The forester gets to the root of invasive plants. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

LUNCH & LEARN: Burlington Police Chief Brandon del Pozo speaks out in “Connecting Communities With Police.” Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, noon. Free. Info, 863-4214.

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‘NICK OF TIME’: An astronaut is sent hurtling through time in No Strings Marionette’s puppet show for all ages. Brick Box, Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. $10; limited space. Info, 775-0903.

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: ‘NO MAN’S LAND’: Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart portray a pair of aging penmen in Harold Pinter’s comic play, staged in London and shown on the silver screen. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 7 p.m. $10-20. Info, 457-3981

PRESCHOOL MUSIC: Half-pints up to age 5 have fun with song and dance. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

‘TRICK OR TREAT’: See WED.18.

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JIM ROONEY: The songwriter and Grammy wardwinning producer strikes a chord during a discussion of his autobiography In It for the Long Run: A Musical Odyssey. Stowe Free Library, 7-8 p.m. Free.

Info, 253-6145.

ORAL STORYTELLING WORKSHOP: Wordsmiths join Burlington Writers Workshop members in a “Moth”-style exploration of telling tales for live audiences. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

POETRY CRAFT WORKSHOP SERIES: Wordsmiths use music, form, voice and imagery to craft original verse in a three-part Burlington Writers Workshop class. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 10 a.m.noon. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

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VERMONT GRAZING & LIVESTOCK CONFERENCE: The theme “New Rules & New ays of Farming Shaping the Next 20 Years” guides two days of agricultural presentations, workshops, discussions, a trade show and more. Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee.

Prices vary. Info, cheryl.herrick@uvm.edu.

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LEGAL CONSIDERATION FOR NEW BUSINESS OWNERS: Local attorneys outline a range of issues such as entity formation, contract basics, and licenses and regulations. Center for Women & Enterprise, Burlington, 2:30-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 391-4872.

STEPS TO STARTING A BUSINESS: Entrepreneurs pick up tips for getting new enterprises off the ground. Center for Women & Enterprise, Burlington, noon-2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 391-4872.

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Info, 238-7501.

‘THE MAN’: A special postinuagural screening of Rod Serling’s 1972 screenplay imagines the first African American presidency. Newman Center, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. Donations. Info, serious_61@yahoo.com.

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WELCOME RARE FORM BREWING: Suds lovers sip fun and experimental ales from the Troy, N.Y., producer. The Farmhouse ap & Grill, Burlington, 4 p.m.-midnight. Cost of food and drink. Info, 859-0888.

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games

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health & fitness

ACRO YOGA: Beginners bring a friend or come solo to this acrobatic practice utilizing counterbalance, weight stacking, alignment and cooperation. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 5:15-6:45 p.m. $10.

Info, 779-0444.

ACUDETOX: Attendees in recovery undergo acupuncture to the ear to propel detoxification.

Turning Point Center, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free.

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WOMEN & GIRLS WISDOM CIRCLE: Sisterhood is supreme in this open gathering focused on guided visualization, songs, ritual and community. Expressive Arts Burlington, 6:15-8:30 p.m.

Donations. Info, 343-8172.

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BOB MARLEY: New England’s “King of Comedy” delivers big laughs. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 8 p.m. $20-35. Info, 775-0903.

SINGLE ADULTS’ VOLLEYBALL/GAME/SLOPPY JOE DINNER NIGHT: Social butterflies se ve, set, spike and snack at a fun-fi led gathering. Essex Alliance Church, 6-9 p.m. $5; preregister. Info, 899-4160.

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Colchester Health & Fitness, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $15; free for members. Info, 860-1010.

INTRO TO SVAROOPA YOGA CLASS: A gentle practice focused on core release allows students to unwind deep spinal tension. Central Street Yoga & Meditation, Woodstock, 9-10:30 a.m. $15-20. Info, 457-7420.

LAUGHTER YOGA: Breathe, clap, chant and giggle!

Both new and experienced participants reduce stress with this playful practice. The ellness Coop, Burlington, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 300.

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ECSTATIC DANCE VERMONT MEETS WORD!CRAFT ALL-STARS: The theme of resilience threads through a family-friendly celebration of diversity featuring poetry, dance and hip-hop. Christ Episcopal Church, Montpelier, 6-10 p.m. $10 for dance; donations for poetry and hip-hop. Info, mcmycelium74@gmail.com.

FELDENKRAIS WITH GILLIAN FRANKS: A movement-centered class with instructions such as “Do less” and “Rest” renders participants rejuvenated.

The ellness Collective, Burlington, 7-7:45 a.m. $10. Info, 540-0186.

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ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE: Aaron Marcus and Sarah Babbitt Spaeth provide live music for newcomers and experienced movers in casual dress.

Bring snacks to share. Elley-Long Music Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-9:30 p.m. $10.

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BALLROOM & LATIN DANCING: Learn new moves with Ballroom Nights, then join others in a dance social featuring the waltz, tango and more. Singles, couples and beginners are welcome. Williston Jazzercise Fitness Center, lesson, 7-8 p.m.; dance social, 8-9:30 p.m. $10-14; $8 for dance only. Info, 862-2269.

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REIKI: Touch activates the body’s natural healing abilities, aiding people in recovery. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150.

SHAKE YOUR ASANA!: John McConnell’s upbeat teaching style is a perfect match for this celebratory yoga class set to dance music. Sangha Studio, Old North End, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $12-18. Info, 448-4262.

THAI MASSAGE & ACRO THERAPEUTICS: Basic bodywork techniques help partners release stress and tension and develop a sense of internal harmony. Sangha Studio, downtown Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $20-25 per person. Info, 448-4262.

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.

‘BISCUIT’: A curious puppy leaps off the pages of Alyssa Satin Capucilli’s children’s books and onto the stage in an ArtsPower production. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 10-11 a.m. $6. Info, 728-6464.

EARLY-BIRD MATH STORY TIME: Books, songs and games put a creative twist on mathematics.

Community Room, Richmond Free Library, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 434-3036.

FAMILY MOVIE: Parents and tots take their seats for an all-ages flick. Browne l Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

LIVE ACTION ROLE-PLAY: Middle and high school gamers take on alter egos and embark on adventures in an imaginary mythical land. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

MUSIC WITH ROBERT: Sing-alongs with Robert Resnik hit all the right notes. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

‘NICK OF TIME’: See THU.19.

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TEEN MOVIE NIGHT: Cinephiles in grades 6 through 12 break out the popcorn for a fun flick. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.

‘WILD KRATTS’: Science fuses with fun as Chris and Martin Kratt encounter incredible wild animals in an animated PBS program. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

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music

HELIAND CONSORT: The woodwind ensemble welcomes 2017 with the classical and folk program “Crossing the Bar.” See calendar spotlight. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10. Info, 540-0406.

MICHAEL GLABICKI: The Rusted Root front man steps into the spotlight for a solo concert. Dirk Miller opens. Whallonsburg Grange Hall, N.Y., 7:30-9 p.m. $10-15; preregister. Info, 518-963-4170.

POSSUMHAW: Led by singer Colby Crehan, the folk and bluegrass band bids fans adieu at with a farewell concert. Tinmouth Old Firehouse, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $10-15. Info, 658-0928.

outdoors

MATT SHEA & KELSEA BURCH: The couple shares pictures and stories from their fi e-month on-foot odyssey in “Walking Te Araroa: A 3,000 Kilometer Tramp Through New Zealand.” Green Mountain Club

Store & Café, Burlington, noon-4 p.m. Free. Info, 800-465-5909.

STARRY, STARRY NIGHT: Star gazers set their sights on nebulas, galaxies and winter’s constellations through a telescope. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. $10-12. Info, 229-6206.

dance

VERMONT FARMERS MARKET: See WED.18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

sports

DRYTOOL COMPETITION & SMUGG’S ICE BASH KICK-OFF PARTY: Winter climbers test their skills indoors and get amped up for the weekend’s events. See smuggsicebash.com for details. Petra Cliffs Climbing Center & Mountaineering School, Burlington, 6-10 p.m. $5. Info, 657-3872.

SMUGGS ICE BASH: Extreme winter athletes converge at Vermont’s premier ice-climbing destination for clinics, camaraderie and friendly competition. See smuggsicebash.com for details.

Smugglers’ Notch Resort, Jeffersonville. Prices vary. Info, 657-3872.

talks

‘WATERING LIVESTOCK AND PEOPLE IN KENYA: A MAASAI VISITORS’ PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION’: Members of the Maasai Indigenous Project of Kenya raise awareness and funds to improve water collection infrastructure in the southern region of their country. Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, 7-9 p.m. $12. Info, 535-7606.

theater

‘TRICK OR TREAT’: See WED.18.

words

BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB: Readers voice opinions about The Silent Siste by Diane Chamberlain.

Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12:301:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

FRIDAY MORNING WORKSHOP: Wordsmiths offer constructive criticism on works-in-progress 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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WOMEN’S MARCH ON MONTPELIER & UNITY RALLY: On the heels of the presidential inauguration, Vermonters take steps toward social justice during a procession from Montpelier High School to the Statehouse. See calendar spotlight.

Montpelier High School, march, 1 p.m.; rally, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 917-2302.

CONTRA DANCE: David Kaynor calls the steps at a traditional social dance. Capital City Grange, Berlin, 8-11 p.m. $5-9. Info, 249-7454.

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ADOPTION EVENT: Adoptable dogs show off at a shindig with Little Woof Small Dog Rescue. Orvis, Essex Junction, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 878-0206.

ASTROLOGY CONSULTATIONS: Thi ty-minute readings involve natal chart interpretation, personalized horoscopes and more. Railyard Apothecary and Yoga Studio, Burlington, 1-4 p.m. $30; preregister at clients.mindbodyonline.com. Info, railyardyoga@gmail.com.

INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY MEETING PLACE: Brainstorming leads to forming activity groups for hobbies such as flying stunt kites and playing music. Presto Music Store, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 658-0030.

JANUARY WEEKENDS: Folks visit jersey cattle, draft horses and sheep, and tour a restored 1890 farmhouse for a pastoral blast from the past.

Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $4-14; free for kids under 3. Info, 457-2355.

fairs & festivals

SHELBURNE WINTERFEST: Sledding, rock climbing, horse-drawn rides and tasty treats enliven this cold-weather jamboree. Shelburne Farms, noon-3 p.m. Donations. Info, 985-8686.

VERMONT BURLESQUE FESTIVAL: See THU.19, 8-1:30 a.m.

YANKEE SPORTSMAN’S CLASSIC SHOW: See FRI.20, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

film

‘MICROBE & GASOLINE’: A homemade vehicle carries two young friends on a road trip across France in this 2015 comedy shown in French with English subtitles. Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury College, 3 & 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

WEEKEND MOVIE: Ingrid Bergman stars in a 1944 thriller in which a husband manipulates his wife into believing she’s going insane. Call for title. Norwich Public Library, 1-3 p.m. Free.

Info, 649-1184.

food & drink

CAPITAL CITY WINTER FARMERS MARKET: Root veggies, honey, maple syrup and more change hands at an off-season celebration of locally grown food.

Montpelier City Hall, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free.

Info, 793-8347.

agriculture

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E SY ES FA T R MILY SINGERS | COU ship funds. Holy Family Parish Hall, City Market/Onion River Co-op, Essex Junction, 5:30 & 6:30 p.m. $6-18.

Burlington, 1-2 p.m. $5-10; preregister; Info, 878-8314. limited space. Info, 861-9753.

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STORY TIME: Babies, toddlers and preschoolers drop in for books, rhymes, songs and activities.

Winooski Memorial Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free.

Info, 655-6424.

Ferrisburgh, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 893-6791.

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Headquarters, Waterbury Center, 7-8:30 p.m. $5-8; free for kids under 12. Info, 244-7037.

VERMONT GRAZING & LIVESTOCK CONFERENCE: See FRI.20.

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RED HEADS WINE DINNER: Five courses paired with French reds fi l foodies’ bellies. Mary’s Restaurant at the Inn at Baldwin Creek, Bristol, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65; preregister; limited space. Info, 453-2432.

QUEEN CITY MEMORY CAFÉ: People with memory loss accompany their caregivers for coffee, conversation and entertainment. Tha er House, Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 656-4220.

ST. JOHNSBURY FARMERS MARKET: Growers and crafters gather weekly at booths centered on local eats. St. Johnsbury Welcome Center, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Free. Info, cfmamanager@gmail.com.

VERMONT IN THE CIVIL WAR HERITAGE TRAIL: ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING: Proposed partners and stakeholders clarify common interests and needs in this historical project focused on identifying Civil War sites in the state. Rokeby Museum,

TASTING EVENTS: Chocoholics sample Lake Champlain Chocolates’ newly released organic bar featuring caramel infused with Mad River Distillers bourbon. Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory

WINDSOR FARMERS MARKET: Locavores go wild for fruits, veggies, maple syrup, honey, eggs, meats, crafts and more. Windsor Welcome Center, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 359-2551.

WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET: See WED.18.

health & fitness

GINGER’S FITNESS BOOT CAMP: See WED.18, 8-9 a.m.

RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.18, 10:45 a.m.

R.I.P.P.E.D.: Resistance, intervals, power, plyometrics, endurance and diet define this high-intensi y physical-fitness program. No th End Studio A, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. $10. Info, 578-9243.

kids

GRACE EXPLORATION PLACE FOR CHILDREN: A pancake breakfast prepares pupils for Bible-themed stories, songs, crafts and games. Grace United Methodist Church, Essex Junction, 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 878-8071.

MEET THE SKI & RIDE TEAM: Families learn how to go uninjured while on the mountain at this National Ski Area Association Safety Month event complete with snacks and a film. alley House Cafeteria, Lincoln Peak, Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 583-6300.

MEGAN DOWD LAMBERT: Little ones gather ’round as the children’s literature scholar uses the WholeBook Approach to shake up story time. Phoenix Books Essex, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 872-7111.

‘NICK OF TIME’: See THU.19, 2 p.m.

‘ONCE UPON A TIME: PETER PAN’ THEATRE WORKSHOP: An afternoon of music, movement and character work for ages 5 through 8 culminates in a short performance for friends and family. MAC Center for the Arts, Newport, 12:30-4:30 p.m. $25; preregister; limited space. Info, nekacademy@gmail.com.

SATURDAY DROP-IN STORY TIME: A weekly selection of books and songs engages all ages. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10-10:30 a.m. Free.

Info, 264-5660.

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IGLOOFEST: See THU.19, 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

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AN ACOUSTIC EVENING WITH LYLE LOVETT & JOHN HIATT: SOLD OUT. The exan troubadour and the perennial songwriter band together for a country- and blues-tinged concert. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $81-99. Info, 603-448-0400.

CABIN FEVER SERIES: Folksy numbers by Pete’s Posse get toes tapping. WalkOver Gallery and Concert Room, Bristol, 8-10:30 p.m. $15-20. Info, 453-4613.

CATAMOUNT ARTS BLUEGRASS NIGHT: New Hampshire’s Grass Fed Boys are the featured performers at a toe-tapping evening chock-full of traditional tunes. Masonic Hall, Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 748-2600.

HELIAND CONSORT: See FRI.20, Brandon Music, 7:30 p.m. $20; $45 includes dinner package; preregister; BYOB. Info, 247-4295.

JEAN-MICHEL PILC: The New York Times describes the jazz man as “a dazzlingly inventive pianist.” See calendar spotlight. Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. $6-25. Info, 443-3168.

JOE’S BIG BAND: Music lovers dance away the winter blues to the sounds of the 17-piece ensemble.

Burlington St. John’s Club, 7-10 p.m. $10-12. Info, 864-9778.

MAIDEN VERMONT: Central Vermont’s all-female barbershop chorus harmonizes as part of the Unitarian Universalist Coffeehouse Concert Series.

Unitarian Universalist Church, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. $20-25. Info, 775-0903.

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MUSIC WORKSHOPS, JAM & POTLUCK DINNER: Musicians tune up their skills during lessons with Yann Falquet and Nicholas Williams. See northeastheritagemusiccamp.com for details. Capital City Grange, Berlin, 2:30-7:30 p.m. $25; $10 for jam and potluck only. Info, 249-7454.

POSSUMHAW: See FRI.20, Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7:30 p.m. $2025. Info, 760-4634.

SIMONE DINNERSTEIN: The award-winning pianist tickles the ivories to compositions by Schubert and Philip Glass. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $10-35; free for kids 5 and under.

Info, 728-6464.

VERMONT MOZART FESTIVAL: Chamber players charm classical connoisseurs with compositions for strings and clarinet. The Ponds at Bolton alley, 7 p.m. $15; free for kids. Info, 598-9520.

VSO MASTERWORKS: Jaime Laredo conducts violinist Katherine Winterstein in works by Christopher Theofanidis, Barber and Beeth ven.

Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $10-61. Info, 863-5966.

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SLEIGH RIDES: Giddy up! Weather permitting, horses trot folks over snow-covered open fields.

Seats are first come, first s ved. Shelburne Farms, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $8-10; free for kids 2 and under. Info, 985-8686.

seminars

ORGANIZE FOR THE NEW YEAR: Residential organizer Gwen Farrington encourages scattered participants to put their belongings in order. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, noon-1:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 878-4918.

VCAM ORIENTATION: Video-production hounds master basic concepts and nomenclature at an overview of VCAM facilities, policies and procedures. VCAM Studio, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 651-9692.

sports

LEARN TO CURL CLINIC: Athletes ages 12 and up get acquainted with the on-ice sport. Wendell A. Barwood Arena, White River Junction, 6-8 p.m. $25; preregister. Info, 603-763-9450.

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CONVERSATIONS OF HOPE: FACING ADDICTION IN THE NEK: COMMUNITY CAFÉ: A group dialogue covers topics related to the impacts of drug dependency in the Northeast Kingdom, such as treatment, law enforcement and court sentencing.

Gateway Center, Newport, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 334-2725.

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TECH HELP: Electronic novices bring their questions and devices to a hands-on help session with a trained troubleshooter. Fairfax Community Library, 9-11 a.m. Free. Info, 849-2420.

theater

THE METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE IN HD: ‘ROMÉO ET JULIETTE’: Charles Gounod’s operatic interpretation of Shakespeare’s story of star-crossed lovers is broadcast to the big screen. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 12:55 p.m. $23. Info, 775-0903. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 12:55 p.m. $16-25. Info, 748-2600. Town Hall Theate , Middlebury, prescreening talk, 12:15 p.m.; screening, 1 p.m. $10-24.

Info, 382-9222. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 1 p.m. $26-29. Info, 603-646-2422.

speak at this yearly gathering. Doubletree Hotel, South Burlington, 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. $48-55. Info, lvw@leagueofvermontwriters.org.

POETRY EXPERIENCE: Rajnii Eddins facilitates a poetry and spoken-word workshop aimed at building confidence and de eloping a love of writing.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

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ART CHURCH: Experienced artists and newbies alike deepen their reverence for the creativity within through meditation and a silent work session. Arrive 10 minutes before the start time.

Expressive Arts Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. $20. Info, 343-8172.

bazaars

ANTIQUES MARKET: The past comes ali e with offerings of furniture, artwork, jewelry and more at this ephemera extravaganza. Canadian Club, Barre, 8 a.m.-1 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.

BODY LOVE BUTI: Students let go, feel good and find clari y during a restorative flow fo lowed by meditation and chanting. Sangha Studio, Old North End, Burlington, 4-6:30 p.m. $20-25. Info, 448-4262.

INTO TO FLOW II: BALANCING & TRANSITIONS: Yogis who are comfortable with the headstand and crow positions take their practice to the next level using their hands, heads and forearms for support.

Sangha Studio, downtown Burlington, noon-2 p.m. $20-25. Info, 448-4262.

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

RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.18, 4:305:45 p.m.

STRETCH & SIP YOGA: Yogis at all levels do the downward-facing dog before quenching their thirst with a pint or flight of Switchback suds. The ap Room at Switchback Brewing, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. $20; preregister; limited space. Info, 651-4114.

ZUMBA FITNESS: High-spirited students dance toward health in an easy-to-follow fitness program set to red-hot international music. North End Studio A, Burlington, 9 a.m. $8-10. Info, 777-7032.

language

DIMANCHES FRENCH CONVERSATION: Parlez-vous français? Speakers practice the tongue at a casual drop-in chat. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 363-2431.

dance

BALKAN FOLK DANCING: Louise Brill and friends organize participants into lines and circles set to complex rhythms. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 3-6 p.m. $6; free for first-timers; bring snacks to share.

Info, 540-1020.

SPANISH GROUP CLASSES: Students roll their Rs while practicing en español. New Moon Café, Burlington, 2:45-4:30 p.m. $15. Info, maigomez1@ hotmail.com.

‘THE SLEEPING BEAUTY’: Set to a lgbtq Tchaikovsky score, the LGBTQ FIBER ARTS Bolshoi Ballet interprets GROUP: A knitting, crothis classic fairy tale about cheting and weaving sesSAT N I E .21 | a princess’ long slumber in an R ST M U S IC sion welcomes all ages, gender | SIMONE DINNE on-screen event. Catamount Arts identities, sexual orientations Center, St. Johnsbury, 12:55 p.m. $6-18. Info, and skill levels. Pride Center of Vermont, 748-2600.

Burlington, noon-2 p.m. Free. Info, 860-7812.

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FAMILY FUN DAY: A community dance is the centerpiece of an afternoon of face painting, balloon entertainment, food and movies. Capital City Grange, Berlin, 3-6 p.m. $5-20; free for kids under 4. Info, 477-3951.

JANUARY WEEKENDS: See SAT.21.

music

DARTMOUTH COLLEGE WIND ENSEMBLE: Matthew M. Marsit conducts student musicians in “Winds of Change, Part II: Chamber Winds.” Call ahead.

Faulkner Recital Hall, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 4 p.m. $9-10.

Info, 603-646-2422.

from its present owners to its earliest inhabitants.

Norwich Historical Society and Community Center, 1:30-3 p.m. $15-20; preregister; limited space. Info, 649-0124.

sports

SMUGGS ICE BASH: See FRI.20.

WOMEN’S PICKUP SOCCER: Swift females of varying skill levels shoot for the goal. For ages 18 and up. Rain location: Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center. Soccer fields, Leddy Park, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free; $3 for rain location. Info, carmengeorgevt@gmail.com.

talks

BEN KOENIG: The Count y Bookshop owner reflects on ermont as a hub for counterculture in “Plainfield Remembered: M ving Upcountry in the ’60s & ’70s.” Plainfield own Hall, 1-4 p.m. Free. Info, 454-1102.

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THE METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE IN HD: ‘ROMÉO ET JULIETTE’: See SAT.21, Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 1 p.m. $26-29. Info, 603-646-2422.

THE PROCESS OF CREATING A NEW PLAY: ‘TRICK OR TREAT’’S EVOLUTION: Theater bu fs get a behind-the-scenes look at playwright Jack Neary’s world premiere production. Byrne Theate , Barrette Center for the Arts, White River Junction, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 296-7000.

‘TRICK OR TREAT’: See WED.18, 5 p.m.

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SHORT STORY MEGAPHONE: Community members take turns reading acclaimed works of short fiction aloud in a weekly series. Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-2:15 p.m. Free. Info, shortstorymegaphone@gmail.com.

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OPEN STUDIO: See THU.19, 3-5 p.m.

dance

ADULT AERIAL DANCE CONDITIONING: With or without previous experience, folks forge strength, grace and confidence in the ai . North End Studio B, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. $15. Info, 863-6713.

CONTACT IMPROV DANCE: Movers engage in weight sharing, play and meditation when exploring this style influenced y aikido and other somatic practices. Aikido of Champlain Valley, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $4. Info, 864-7306.

SALSA MONDAYS: Dancers learn the techniques and patterns of salsa, merengue, bachata and chacha. North End Studio A, Burlington, fundamentals, 7 p.m.; intermediate, 8 p.m. $12. Info, 227-2572.

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UKULELE 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.

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 No th Branch Café, Montpelier, 4-6 p.m.

Cost of food and drink. Info, 595-4001.

fairs & festivals

VSO SUNDAY MATINEE SERIES: Poetry and music meld in a classical concert by violinist Katherine Winterstein. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 3 p.m. $10-32. Info, 775-0903.

SOUL TRAVEL, DREAMS & PAST LIVES: A spiritual exercise with Eckankar helps participants tap into the wisdom of their inner worlds. Rutland Free Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 800-772-9390.

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RUTLAND WINTER BRIDAL SHOW: Brides-to-be sample desserts; view the latest hair, makeup and dress styles; and mingle with industry professionals. Holiday Inn, Rutland, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $6-7.

Info, 459-2897.

YANKEE SPORTSMAN’S CLASSIC SHOW: See FRI.20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

‘TRICK OR TREAT’: See WED.18.

SAUSAGE MAKING: Home cooks roll up their sleeves for a hands-on introduction to the building blocks of encased pork. Agricola Farm, Panton, 2 p.m. $20; preregister. Info, alerellini@gmail.com.

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LEAGUE OF VERMONT WRITERS ANNUAL MEETING & WINTER PROGRAM: Children’s authors John and Jeanette Churchman, Young Writers Project founder Geoffrey Gevalt and penman Bud Edgerton

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SLEIGH RIDES: See SAT.21.

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WINTER WORKSHOP SERIES: YOUR HISTORY, YOUR STORY: Historians demonstrate research resources for tracing the background of a house

FORGET-ME-NOTS BROWN BAG LUNCH: Women ages 65 and up meet for a midday meal. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh, N.Y., noon.

Free. Info, 518-561-6920.

LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST: Gov. Phil Scott shares his thoughts at this morning meal hosted by the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Doubletree Hotel, South Burlington, 7:30-9 a.m. $26-46. Info, 863-3489.

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MAGIC: THE GATHERING — MONDAY NIGHT MODERN: Tarmogoyf-slinging madness ensues when competitors battle for prizes in a weekly game. Brap’s Magic, Burlington, 6:30-10 p.m. $8.

Info, 540-0498.

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RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.18.

seminars

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BABY LAP TIME: Babes up to 24 months experience color, sound and movement through stories, songs, bounces and rhymes. Richmond Free Library, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 434-3036.

COMMON BOOKS: GIRL-POWERED: Teen readers review works of fiction currently on display in the library’s Young Adult section. There wi l be snacks!

Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

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CRAFT FOR KIDS: Kiddos 5 and up flex their creative muscles with unique projects. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free.

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PRESCHOOL MUSIC: See THU.19, 11 a.m.

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.

SPANISH MUSICAL KIDS: Amigos keep busy in an interactive class with Constancia Gómez. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

‘STAR WARS’ CLUB: May the force be with you!

Fans of George Lucas’ intergalactic epic bond over common interests. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

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TEENS’ & TWEENS’ AERIAL FABRIC DANCE CLASS: Adolescents use suspended silks to integrate ground and sky with seamless transitions. North End Studio B, Burlington, 4:15-5:15 p.m. $15. Info, 863-6713.

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VT READS! POETRY READING & WRITING: Wordsmiths examine and respond to verse by Langston Hughes and Jacqueline Woodson.

Jericho Town Library, 3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 899-4686.

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GUITAR CLASS: Notes ring out at a six-string lesson for folks in recovery. Instruments are available.

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MONDAY NIGHT COMMUNITY KIRTAN: Instruments are welcome during call-and-response chanting of mostly Sanskrit mantras in the bhakti yoga tradition. Sacred Mountain Studio, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. Donations. Info, bpatoine@aol.com.

NIA WITH SUZY: See SUN.22, 7 p.m.

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Turning Point Center, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150.

DO IT BY BIKE: AFFORDABLE SOLUTIONS FOR MAKING YOUR BIKE MORE UTILITARIAN: Pedal pushers prepare their two-wheeled vehicles for carrying everything from computers to pets in all types of weather. Bike Recycle Vermont, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 863-4475.

A NEW VIEW ON DISCIPLINE: TODDLER TO TEEN: Beth Martell shares research and tips for nurturing cooperation and reducing conflict between parent and child. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

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FEMALE FOUNDERS SPEAKER SERIES: Sarah DeGray of Rev Indoor Cycling and Jovial King of Urban Moonshine share their experiences as entrepreneurs. A Q&A, networking, appetizers and a cash bar round out the evening. Juniper, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. $15; limited space. Info, sam@vcet.co.

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TECH HELP WITH CLIF: See WED.18.

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‘BLACK COMEDY’ & ‘THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND’ AUDITIONS: Thespians throw their hats into the ring for roles in two one-act comedies to be staged

by Shelburne Players. See shelburneplayers.com for details. Trinity Episcopal Church, Shelburne, 6-9 p.m. Free. Info, bryon.j.schmidt@gmail.com.

MONDAYS AT THE IMPROV: Emerging entertainers express themselves through theater games and acting techniques for onstage and off. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 999-7373.

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BOOK GROUP FOR ADULTS: Gilead by Marilynne Robinson inspires a thought-provoking dialogue.

Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

MONDAY NIGHT POETRY WORKSHOP: Wordsmiths analyze creative works-in-progress penned by Burlington Writers Workshop members.

110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

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.

STEVE EARLY: The author of Refine y Town: Big Oil, Big Money and the Remaking of an American City reveals how Richmond, Calif., residents reclaimed their community through local politics. See calendar spotlight. Phoenix Books Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $3; limited space. Info, 448-3350.

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CREATING A SUCCESSFUL NEW PRODUCT: Innovators grasp guidelines for turning ideas into dollar signs. Center for Women & Enterprise, Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $25; preregister. Info, 391-4872.

YOGA & NETWORKING FOR ENTREPRENEURS: A stress-busting stretching session leads to mixing

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CLEAR THE SUBCONSCIOUS KUNDALINI YOGA: Students cast off negativity in favor of renewal, love, clarity and intuition. Railyard Apothecary and Yoga Studio, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. $14. Info, 318-6050.

BYP ON TAP: A COMEDIC GUIDE TO MONEY: Standup comedian Colin Ryan uses laughs to educate listeners on managing money. Farnham Ale & Lager, South Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 863-3489.

FEAST TOGETHER OR FEAST TO GO: See FRI.20.

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.

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.18, 7 p.m.

BRANDON FITNESS BOOT CAMP: Hop to it! Get fit with strength, endurance, agility and coordination exercises. Otter Valley North Campus Gym, Brandon, 5-6 p.m. $12. Info, 343-7160.

CLEAR THE SUBCONSCIOUS WITH KUNDALINI YOGA & MEDITATION: Students join Sukhpran Kaur to cast off negativity in favor of renewal, love and clarity. Railyard Apothecary and Yoga Studio, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. $14. Info, 318-6050.

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INFORMATION SESSION: PROGRAMS FOR ASPIRING & EXPERIENCED EDUCATORS: Those looking to enter or advance in the field of educa tion learn the ABCs of UVEI’s approach. Upper Valley Educators Institute, Lebanon N.H., 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 603-678-4888.

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

‘WITHNAIL & I’: Two unemployed actors escape their flat in Camden for the count yside in Bruce Robinson’s 1987 autobiographical comedy. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7-10 p.m. Free. Info, 540-3018.

PEACEFUL WARRIOR KARATE: Martial-arts training promotes healthy living for those in recovery.

Turning Point Center, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150.

R.I.P.P.E.D.: See SAT.21, 6-7 p.m.

ZUMBA WITH ALLISON: Conditioning is disguised as a party at this rhythm-driven workout session.

Swan Dojo, Burlington, 7-8 p.m. $10. Info, 227-7221.

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FAMILY YOGA DANCE: The oung and the young at heart move and groove in a personalized class.

Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 6-6:45 p.m. $10. Info, 779-0444.

KIDS’ CIRCUS ART PROGRAM: Artist Landa Townsend brings the big top to the library with a history lesson and hands-on building and painting activities. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 2:30-4 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 985-5124.

LEGO CHALLENGE: Burgeoning builders tackle construction tasks with colorful blocks. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291.

PRESCHOOL MUSIC: Melody makers ages 3 through 5 sing and dance into the afternoon.

Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 11:30 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 264-5660.

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‘ALL OF ME’: Bess O’Brien’s latest documentary explores the lives of people consumed with eating disorders. Room 207, Bentley Hall, Johnson State College, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 635-2356.

NEED SOME STRESS RELIEF?: Feeling tense?

Herbalist Shona MacDougall presents techniques and supplements for calming the nervous system.

Community Room, Hunger Mountain Coop, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, info@hungermountain.coop.

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MIRANDA JULY: From books to shoes to friends to movies, the award-winning filmmaker discusses how she makes things in the multimedia talk “Lost Child!” Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 603-646-2422.

‘BLACK COMEDY’ & ‘THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND’ AUDITIONS: See MON.23.

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BURLINGTON BIKE BABES OPEN SHOP NIGHT: Those who identify as female or nonbina y come first at a drop-in bic cle repair session with seasoned mechanics. Bike Recycle Vermont, Burlington, 6-9 p.m. Donations. Info, 863-4475.

MEMORIZING POETRY: THE HOW & WHY: Ginger Lambert lays out the benefits of learning erse by heart. Charlotte Senior Center, 1-2 p.m. $10; preregister. Info, 343-7160.

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MEMOIR WRITING GROUP FOR SENIORS: Wordsmiths write their way from childhood to present day, drawing on personal photos and objects for inspiration. TV room, Cathedral Square, Burlington, 12:30-2 p.m.

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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.

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OPEN JAM SESSION: Musicians follow the flow and explore sound together. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 303.

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‘CORPS MORT’: See MON.23, 8 p.m.

FUNDAMENTAL SELLING SKILLS: Learn how to build relationships, the importance of follow-up and more at this empowering workshop. Center for Women & Enterprise, Burlington, 9:30-11:30 a.m. $20; preregister. Info, 391-4872.

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OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION FOR ‘TRICK OR TREAT’: Audience members top off a performance of Jack Neary’s comedy by rubbing elbows with members of the cast and crew amid food and drinks. Roesch Family Lobby, Barrette Center for the Arts, White River Junction, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 296-7000.

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PAUSE-CAFÉ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Frenchlanguage fanatics meet pour parler la belle langue.

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RUTLAND DEATH CAFÉ: Men and women discuss issues related to the end of life. Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center, Rutland, 7-9 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 353-6991.

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‘THE OCCUPATION OF THE AMERICAN MIND’: A 2016 documentary focuses on the public relations aspect of Israel’s ongoing military occupation of Palestinian territory. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

‘TROUBLEMAKERS: THE STORY OF LAND ART’: Shown as part of the Architecture + Design Film Series, this 2015 documentary unearths the landscape-based art movement of the late ’60s and early ’70s. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, adfilmseries@gmail.com

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THE ART & SCIENCE OF KOMBUCHA: Nutritionist Suzanna Bliss provides step-by-step instruction for making the beneficial fermented tea. Pa ticipants take home a starter culture. City Market/Onion River Co-op, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. $5-10; preregister; limited space. Info, 861-9753.

CALIFORNIA LOVE: Imbibers tip back pints of Golden State suds. Mule Bar, Winooski, 5-11 p.m.

Cost of drinks. Info, 399-2020.

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VERMONT FARMERS MARKET: See WED.18.

WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET: See WED.18.

ZERO GRAVITY BREWING BEER DINNER: Gourmands indulge in four courses paired with craft beverages. Homestyle Hostel, Ludlow, 6-9 p.m. $65; preregister. Info, 975-0030.

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STORY TIME WITH A TWIST: See WED.18.

EPIC MINDFULNESS MEDITATION: See WED.18.

EVERY WEDNESDAY, EVERYONE TAI CHI: See WED.18.

GENTLE TAI CHI: See WED.18.

GINGER’S FITNESS BOOT CAMP: See WED.18.

HERB TASTING GROUP: HONING OUR SENSES & INTUITION: Blind taste tests prompt homeopaths to note fla ors, physical reactions and natural impressions of various herbs. Railyard Apothecary and Yoga Studio, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Donations.

Info, ncavanaugh2@gmail.com.

Studio, Old North End, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. $1015. Info, 448-4262.

TUTORING: See WED.18.

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BRIAN LINDNER: An unsolved murder raises questions in “Mysteries of the Waterbury Inn.” Steele Community Room, Waterbury Municipal Building, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 244-8089.

INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: See WED.18.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: See WED.18.

MARGARET FOWLE: The Audubon ermont conservation biologist brings her expertise to her avian address “Bald Eagle and Peregrine Falcon Recovery in Vermont.” Town & Country Resort, Stowe, 1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 253-7595.

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LUNAR YOGA/PILATES: See WED.18.

‘CORPS MORT’: See MON.23, 8 p.m.

NIA WITH LINDA: See WED.18.

RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.18.

TAI CHI FOR ALL: See WED.18.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SOUND BATH: See WED.18.

ZUMBA: See WED.18.

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POP IN FOR POP-UPS: With a few folds and cuts, flat sheets of paper transform into individual ized Valentine’s Day cards. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581

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LEGO FUN: Creative kids in grades K and up build unique structures with brightly colored pieces. Kids under 5 require adult supervision. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

RICHMOND STORY TIME: See WED.18.

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

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40TH ARMY BAND: Traditional patriotic tunes fi l the air as part of the Farmers Night Concert Series.

House Chamber, Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 828-2228.

FRANK HURRICANE: The strummer and sto yteller captivates listeners in an intimate setting. Matt Robidoux, Joey Pizza Slice, Braunstein/Gilgore and Sarah Fletcher also perform. Email for details.

Private space, Burlington, 7:30-10 p.m. $5-10. Info, burlington.gull@gmail.com.

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A COURSE IN MIRACLES: A monthly workshop based on Helen Schucman’s 1975 text delves into the wisdom found at the core of the world’s major religions. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518-645-1930.

EMOTIONAL AROMATHERAPY: Pupils craft a personalized plan for using essential oils to break habits and shift their perspective on life. Sangha

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TECH HELP WITH CLIF: See WED.18.

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‘NATIVE GARDENS’: A disagreement over a fence line spirals into an all-out war between neighbors in Karen Zacarías’ comedy produced by Vermont Stage. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $28.80-37.50. Info, 862-1497.

‘TRICK OR TREAT’: See WED.18.

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WEDNESDAY WORKSHOP: Lit lovers analyze works-in-progress penned by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup. com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

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art ACCESS CVU EDUCATION: Cake Decorate (Jan. 17), Yogas (Jan. 17 & Jan. 23), Photoshop (Jan. 17), Reiki (Jan. 17), Ripple Wellness (Jan. 17), Woodworking (Jan. 18), Astronomy (Jan, 18), Power of ˜ oughts (Jan. 19), Colored Pencil (Jan. 23), Origami (Jan. 23), Shed Pounds, Gain Confidence (Jan. 24), Knitting (Jan. 25), Supercharge Income (Jan. 25), Chinese Cuisine (Jan. 26), Italian (Jan. 26), Self Hypnosis (Jan. 26). Many computer options Full descriptions online. Enroll to save spot, confirmation will provide info.

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LIVE STREAM WORKSHOP W/ DIDEM MERT: ˜ is workshop will provide an opportunity to see Mert’s techniques in action and to view her studio at home in Kentucky. Topics covered will include Mert’s use of bisque molds, geometry and texture in creating her stacking bowls, berry baskets and drinking vessels. Instructors: Didem Mert and Chris Vaughn. Mon., Feb. 13, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $25/person; $22.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., LGB Room, second floor, Burlington.

Info: 865-7166.

computers ACCESS CVU EDUCATION: Cake Decorate (Jan. 17), Yogas (Jan. 17 & Jan. 23), Photoshop (Jan. 17), Reiki (Jan. 17), Ripple Wellness (Jan. 17), Woodworking (Jan. 18), Astronomy (Jan, 18), Power of ˜ oughts (Jan. 19), Colored Pencil (Jan. 23), Origami (Jan. 23), Shed Pounds, Gain Confidence (Jan. 24), Knitting (Jan. 25), Supercharge Income (Jan. 25), Chinese Cuisine (Jan. 26), Italian (Jan. 26), Self Hypnosis (Jan. 26). Many computer options Full descriptions online. Enroll to save spot, confirmation will provide info.

Follow @accesscvu on Twitter/ Facebook/Instagram. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., Hineburg. Info: 482-7194, cvuweb.cvuhs.org/access.

MY FIRST SWEATER!: Come knit your first sweater with us! Learn how to construct a top-down, raglan sweater in this three-part class, conveniently child-sized for a quick knit. Includes master working in the round, increasing, decreasing, ribbing, picking up stitches and understanding the construction of a sweater.

Wed., Feb. 1, 8 & 22, 6-8 p.m.

Cost: $108/3 2-hour classes, yarn + pattern incl. Location: Nido Fabric and Yarn, 209 College St. Suite 2E, Burlington. Info: 8810068, info@nidovt.com, nidovt. com.

culinary ACCESS CVU EDUCATION: Cake Decorate (Jan. 17), Yogas (Jan. 17 & Jan. 23), Photoshop (Jan. 17), Reiki (Jan. 17), Ripple Wellness (Jan. 17), Woodworking (Jan. 18), Astronomy (Jan, 18), Power of ˜ oughts (Jan. 19), Colored Pencil (Jan. 23), Origami (Jan. 23), Shed Pounds, Gain Confidence (Jan. 24), Knitting (Jan. 25), Supercharge Income (Jan. 25), Chinese Cuisine (Jan. 26), Italian (Jan. 26), Self Hypnosis (Jan. 26). Many computer options Full descriptions online. Enroll to save spot, confirmation will provide info.

Follow @accesscvu on Twitter/ Facebook/Instagram. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194, cvuweb.cvuhs.org/access.

BREAD BAKING & CULINARY CLASSES: Upcoming: Bread Baking 101: Introduction to Baking with Natural Sourdough, Sunday, January 15, 10-noon; Detox Soups and Broths for Winter, Sunday, February 5, 10-2 p.m.; Baking with Whole Grains, Ancient Grains and Alternative

ARGENTINE TANGO: Give yourself a gift of connection and community: learn this beautiful, sensual dance. One class per month for six months. Karla Bourland: starts January 7. David Lansky and Carmen Cormier: starts January 20. Both include instruction for beginners and experienced dancers. First class free for beginners. Social dance after class. Discounts available.

1st Sat. & 3rd Fri, Jan.-Jun. 6-8 p.m. Cost: $25/2-hour class; $20 for beginners; includes entry to milonga (dance social). Location: Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington. Info: Queen City Tango, David Lansky, 598-8221, david2@burlingtontelecom.net, queencitytango.org.

DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Salsa classes, nightclub-style, group and private, four levels.

Beginner walk-in classes, Wed., 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, 598-1077, 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! ˜ ere 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: Jon Bacon, 355-1818, crandalltyler@hotmail. com, dsantosvt.com.

LEARN TO DANCE W/ A PARTNER!: Come alone or come with friends, but come out and learn to dance! Beginning classes repeat each month, but intermediate classes vary from month to month. As with all of our programs, everyone is encouraged to attend, and no partner is necessary. Private lessons also available. Cost: $50/4week class. Location: Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington.

Info: First Step Dance, 598-6757, kevin@firststepdance.com, firststepdance.com.

drumming DJEMBE & TAIKO: Classes in Burlington, Hyde Park and Montpelier. Drums provided.

Classes for adults (also for kids

empowerment ACCESS CVU EDUCATION: Cake Decorate (Jan. 17), Yogas (Jan. 17 & Jan. 23), Photoshop (Jan. 17), Reiki (Jan. 17), Ripple Wellness (Jan. 17), Woodworking (Jan. 18), Astronomy (Jan, 18), Power of ˜ oughts (Jan. 19), Colored Pencil (Jan. 23), Origami (Jan. 23), Shed Pounds, Gain Confidence (Jan. 24), Knitting (Jan. 25), Supercharge Income (Jan. 25), Chinese Cuisine (Jan. 26), Italian (Jan. 26), Self Hypnosis (Jan. 26). Many computer options Full descriptions online. Enroll to save spot, confirmation will provide info.

Follow @accesscvu on Twitter/ Facebook/Instagram. Many courses at CVUHS in Hinesburg starting soon. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194, cvuweb.cvuhs.org/access.

gardening COMPOSTING 101: Learn how to make compost the right way. Your plants will thank you for it. Visit gardeners-supplystores.ticketleap.com or call to register. Sat., Feb. 4, 9:30-11 a.m. Cost: $15/person. Location: Gardener’s Supply Burlington Garden Center, 128 Intervale Rd., Burlington. Info: 660-3505.

GARDEN BASKET MAKING: Learn the art of basket weaving.

Create a harvest basket for yourself or to give as a gift! Visit gardeners-supply-stores.ticketleap. com or call to register. Sat., Feb. 4, noon-3 p.m. Cost: $50/person.

Location: Gardener’s Supply Burlington Garden Center, 128 Intervale Rd., Burlington. Info: 660-3505.

MOUNTED PLANT DECOR: Create plant decor to be hung on the wall or placed on a table top. Call or register online. Sun., Jan. 29, 1-3 p.m. Cost: $25/ person plus materials. Location: Gardener’s Supply Burlington Garden Center, 128 Intervale Rd., Burlington. Info: 660-3505, gardeners-supply-stores.tick etleap.com.

MUSHROOM CULTIVATION: Compliment your vegetable gardening by growing fresh mushrooms. Call or register online. Sat., Jan. 28, 9:30-11 a.m. Cost: $15/person. Location: Gardener’s Supply Burlington Garden Center, 128 Intervale Rd., Burlington. Info: 660-3505, gardeners-supply-stores.tick etleap.com.

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GLAZE CHEMISTRY: ˜ is twohour lecture will pull back the curtain to reveal the science behind this mysterious process.

We will cover families or types of glazes, the breakdown of components in a glaze, common and less common raw materials, and the basics of what you can do to

LINOCUT: In this three-week class, students will have the opportunity to create small designs with the relief technique of linoleum block printing. We will print these one-color blocks by hand, and then add color by experimenting with watercolor paints.

Instructor: Katie Loesel. ° u., Jan. 26-Feb. 9, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $90/person; $81/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., third floor classroom, Burlington. Info: 865-7166.

3-WEEK LEADING CLINIC AT PETRA: Climbers who are climbing around 5.10 comfortably and feel ready to start leading in the gym, this clinic is for you! $105 gets you three sessions with our professional instructors in which you will learn how to lead climb and belay. Also included: three additional visits to come and practice. Fri., Feb.10, 17 & 24, 7-9 p.m. Cost: $105/3 2-hour sessions + 3 additional visits. Location: Petra Cliffs Climbing Center, 105 Briggs St., Burlington. Info: Craig Morrill, 657-3872, craig@petracliffs. com, petracliffs.com/climbing/ learntoclimb.

ME & MOM (OR DAD) SEWING: Children ages 7 to 13 and an adult are welcomed into our studio space for a fun, three-hour, learn-to sew date! Neither child nor parent need any experience to attend and will be working on their own machines to complete their own projects. Register today! Sun., Feb. 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cost: $105/1 3-hour class, materials incl. Location: Nido Fabric and Yarn, 209 College St., Suite 2E, Burlington. Info: 881-0068, info@nidovt.com, nidovt.com.

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with parents) Mon., Tue. & Wed. in Burlington. Wed. a.m. or Friday a.m. in Hyde Park. ˜ u. in Montpelier. Most classes are in the evenings or after school.

Conga classes, too! Visit our schedule and register online.

Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3G, Burlington; Capital City Grange, 6612 Rte. 12, Berlin; Moonlight Studios, 1670 Cleveland Corners Rd., Hyde Park. Info: 999-4255, burlingtontaiko.org.

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LIFE DRAWING DROP-IN: Spend the evening with other artists drawing one of our experienced models. Please bring your own drawing materials and paper.

Note: No class February 20 and no registration necessary.

Instructor: Julia Berberan. Mon., Jan. 30-Mar. 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Cost: $10/person; $9/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., 3rd floor classroom, 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 four clinics: Coed Beginner, Coed Intermediate, Women’s Beginner, or Women’s Intermediate. Starts Feb. 7, coed on Tue., women’s on ° u.

Cost: $105/3 2-hour sessions + 3 additional visits. Location: Petra Cliffs Climbing Center and Mountaineering School, 105 Briggs St., Burlington. Info: Andrea Charest, 657-3872, andrea@petracliffs.com, petracliffs.com/climbing/ adultclasses.

KIDS LEARN TO SEW: Looking for a kids class full of creativity, making and fun? Nido’s Kids Learn to Sew offers beginners the basics of sewing while constructing fun projects! Learn how to thread and use a sewing machine and create basic stitches. Ages 9 to 14. Sat., Jan. 28, 9 a.m.-noon.

Cost: $53/1 3-hour class, materials incl. Location: Nido Fabric and Yarn, 209 College St., Suite 2E, Burlington. Info: 881-0068, info@nidovt.com, nidovt.com.

Grains, Sunday, February 12, 10-2 p.m.; From Wild Yeasts to Hand-Made Breads: A Complete Bread-Baking Workshop, Sunday, February 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Info/ register: brotbakery.com/classes. Sundays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $95/class. Location: Brotbakery, 38 Meade Rd., Fairfax. Info: Brot Bakehouse School and Kitchen, 370-4077, info@brotbakery.com, brotbakery.com.

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KILN BASICS: ˜ is one-night workshop will be an overview of the basics of operating and troubleshooting electric kilns.

Topics covered will include understanding the cone scale, kiln anatomy and hardware, loading bisque and glaze firings, firing programs and basic kiln diagnostics. Time will also be reserved for students’ questions.

Instructor: Chris Vaughn. Tue., Feb. 21, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $25/ person; $22.50/BCA members.

Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., LGB Room, second floor, Burlington. Info: 865-7166.

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ASTROLOGY AT RAILYARD: Astrologers Meet-Up first ˜ ursday of every month, 7-8:30 p.m. (free). Next meeting on February 2. 30-minute astrology readings every Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Embodied Dreamwork Group, ˜ ursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. with Janis. Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m. private Dreamwork with Janis.

Intro to Astrology, January 29, 2-4 p.m. See website for details and registration! See website for schedule. Location: Railyard, 270 Battery St., Burlington. Info: 3186050, railyardyoga@gmail.com, railyardapothecary.com.

start making and troubleshooting your own glazes. Instructor: Sarah Camille Wilson. Tue., Jan. 31, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $25/person; $22.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., LGB Room, second floor, Burlington.

Info: 865-7166.

PRESCHOOL ART DROP-IN: ˜ is popular drop-in program introduces young children and parents to artistic explorations in a multimedia environment that is both creative and social.

Participants will create paintings, sculptures and prints with a variety of changing projects to keep everyone engaged!

Parents must accompany their children. All materials provided.

No registration necessary. Ages 6 months to 5 years. ° u., Jan. 26-Mar. 30, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $6/child; $5/BCA members.

Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., third floor classroom, Burlington. Info: 865-7166.

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STONE WALL WORKSHOPS: Our introductory workshops for homeowners and tradespeople promote the beauty and integrity of stone. ˜ e one-day workshop focuses on basic techniques for creating dry-laid walls with an emphasis on stone native to Vermont.

Workshops are held inside warm greenhouses. Space is limited.

Schedule details and registration information at website. Sat., Jan.-Mar., 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Cost: $100/one-day workshop.

Location: Red Wagon Plants, 2408 Shelburne Falls Rd., Hinesburg. Info: Queen City Soil & Stone, Charley MacMartin, 318-2411, macmartin@igc.org, queencitysoilandstone.com.

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WINTER’S MAGIC IN WATERCOLOR: Transform the magic of the winter landscape into an exciting watercolor painting. All levels welcome.

Instructor: Lisa Beach. Sat., Feb. 11, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Cost: $110/person; $85/members.

Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond St., Stowe. Info: 2538358, education@helenday.com, helenday.com.

language ADULT FRENCH CLASSES: Adult French classes at the Alliance Francaise for all levels of proficiency will start the week of January 23 in Burlington, Colchester and Montpelier.

Classes for children (bilingual and beginners) start on January 11. Visit our website for information and register now. See website for schedule. Info: Alliance Francaise, michelineatremblay@ gmail.com, aflcr.org.

FRENCH ADULT/KID/TOT CLASSES!: Oh la la! French classes this winter get your brain sparking! Wingspan Studio’s Madame Maggie provides dynamic group, private lessons.

Fluent French speaker, longtime instructor, lived in France, West Africa. Adult options, Kid FRART! classes, and Adult & Tot FRART!, too. Email for class dates/details or see on-line

ad. Cost: $175/7-week session of 1.5-hour classes. Location: Wingspan Studio, 4A Howard St., Burlington. Info: Maggie Standley, 233-7676, maggiestandley@gmail.com.

SPANISH CLASSES BEGINNING SOON: Now’s the time to sign up. Learn from a native speaker via small classes, individual instruction or student tutoring.

You’ll always be participating and speaking. Lesson packages for travelers. Also lessons for young children; they love it! Our 11th year. See our website or contact us for details. Starting Jan. 23-26. Cost: $225/10-week group session. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, 648 Spruce Haven Rd., Waterbury Center.

Info: 585-1025, spanishparavos@gmail.com, spanishwaterburycenter.com.

martial arts CHANGE YOUR LIFE: Come to Wu Xing Chinese Martial Arts.

Join other thoughtful, intelligent adults to learn and practice Tai Chi, kungfu, and Chinese internal and physical exercises. Maximize your mental tranquility and clarity, physical health and fitness, and self-confidence. For people who never thought this would be for them. Weekly: Fri., 6-7 p.m. & 7-8 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-noon & noon-1 p.m.; Tue., 6-7:30 p.m.

Cost: $15/1-hour class; $50/mo. (incl. all classes offered); $5/ trial class. Location: 303 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: Wu Xing Chinese Martial Arts, 355-1301, info@wxcma.com, wxcma.com.

COMBAT FITNESS MARTIAL ARTS: Boxing, ˜ ai Boxing/Muay ˜ ai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Philipino Martial Arts and self defense. Come start your new year off right by getting in shape and learning a martial art for life.

Evening classes by expert instructors. New Women’s Boxing class staring in late January. BJJ Masters class (30+). combatfitnessmma.com. Mon.-Sat., see website for schedule. Location: Combat Fitness Martial Arts Academy, 276 E. Allen St., Winooski. Info: Vincent Guy, 343-3129, vteguy25@gmail.com, combatfitnessmma.com.

MARTIAL WAY: Colchester and Milton locations. Classes in self-defense, Karate, Kung Fu, Jiu Jitsu and Tai Chi. We have 14 different age and experience levels, so the training is always age- and skill-appropriate.

Beginner or experienced, fit or

not yet, young or not anymore, we have a class for you! Days and evenings; see website for schedule and fees. Location: Martial Way Self Defense Center, 73 Prim Rd., Colchester, Colchester. Info: David Quinlan, 893-8893, info@ martialwayvt.com, martialwayvt. com.

˛ u., noon-1 p.m., & Mon.-˛ u., 6-7 p.m. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 658-6795, burlingtonshambhalactr.org.

VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU: Brazilian jiujitsu is a martial arts combat style based entirely on leverage and technique. Brazilian jiujitsu self-defense curriculum is taught to U.S. Navy SEALs, CIA, FBI, military police and special forces.

No training experience required.

Easy-to-learn techniques that could save your life! Classes for men, women and children.

Students will learn realistic bully-proofing and self-defense life skills to avoid becoming victims and help them feel safe and secure. Our sole purpose is to help empower people by giving them realistic martial arts training practices they can carry with them thoroughout life. IBJJF & CBJJ certified black belt 6th degree instructor under Carlson Gracie Sr.: teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil! A five-time Brazilian national champion; International World Masters champion and IBJJF World Masters champion. Accept no Iimitations!. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 598-2839, julio@ bjjusa.com, vermontbjj.com.

MEETING YOUR INNER PARTNER: Discover the inner men and women living in your “inner city” who deeply influence your relationships and love life in this workshop full of hands-on experiential material. Led by Dr. Sue Mehrtens, teacher and author. Wed., Feb. 8, 15 & 22, Mar. 1 (Mar. 8 snow date) 7-9 p.m. Cost: $60/person. Location: Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences, 55 Clover Ln., Waterbury. Info: 244-7909.

massage ASIAN BODYWORK THERAPY PROGRAM: ˜ is program teaches two forms of massage: amma and shiatsu. We will explore oriental medicine theory and diagnosis as well as the body’s meridian system, acupressure points, yin yang and fiveelement theory. Additionally, 100 hours of Western anatomy and physiology will be taught.

VSAC nondegree grants are available. NCBTMB-assigned school. Begins Sep. 2017. Cost: $5,000/600-hour program.

Location: Elements of Healing, 21 Essex Way, Suite 109, Essex Jct. Info: Scott Moylan, 288-8160, elementsofhealing@verizon.net, elementsofhealing.net.

meditation LEARN TO MEDITATE: ˜ rough 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. ˜ e Burlington Shambhala Center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom. Shambhala Cafe (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. &

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sports CHILDREN & YOUTH SOCCER: Learn, love and live the game with GPS Vermont this winter.

January soccer with convenient options for pre-schoolers through eighth graders.

Supplement your soccer with a tailor-made curriculum to support specific age-related needs and development of your child.

Whatever their level, we have the soccer program for your child! Weekly; see website for schedule. Cost: $70/6-week session. Location: Multiple locations throughout Chittenden County, Multiple. Info: Global Premier Soccer Vermont, Iain Manson, 735-7726, imanson@ globalpremiersoccer.com, gps-vermont.com.

tai chi SNAKE-STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN: ˜ e 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.

well-being HEALTHIER LIVING CLASS SERIES: If you are living with a long-lasting (chronic) health condition--like diabetes, arthritis, cancer or heart disease--you are not alone. Learn ways to live healthier, feel better and lower your risk of related health problems, all in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. ˜ is workshop is open to individuals, family members and caregivers.

Six Tue., starts Feb. 14, 1-3:30 p.m. 2.5 hours; all materials incl. Location: Community Health Center of Burlington, 617 Riverside Ave., Burlington. Info: UVM Medical Center, Robyn, 847-2278, selfmanagement@ uvmhealth.org.

MINDFUL EATING 6-WEEK WORKSHOP: Learn mindful eating practices to bring more consciousness, control and peace to your eating. Learn to: take care of feelings instead of stuffing them, listen to your body’s signals, understand and tame cravings, savor and truly enjoy your food, bring kindness to your body and be more grateful. Tue., Jan. 24-Feb. 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $35/workshop; sliding scale, must commit to 6-weeks. Location: Anya Raven Hunter, LICSW, 86 St. Paul St., Burlington. Info: 233-6116, ahunter@sover.net, eatingwithgrace.com.

women MARTIAL ARTS FOR WOMEN: ˜ is five-session course teaches self-defense. Taught by female and male instructors, participants will practice the tactical skills for personal protection, along with the basic physical skills of martial arts. ˜ is class is designed for women who may have taken a self-defense class but are interested in more training without a long-term commitment. We offer a safe and supportive environment, a low-to-moderate workout and fun with a purpose. Wear gym attire. Tue. starting Jan. 31, 6:15 p.m. Cost: $85/5 45-minute classes. Location: Martial Way, 73 Prim Rd., Colchester. Info: David Quinlan, 893-8893, info@ martialwayvt.com, martialwayvt. com.

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hen iconic Burlington venue 242 Main closed late last year, it was a huge blow.

The area is still packed full of venues, of course, but 242 Main was something special. First and foremost, for more than 30 years it was a substance-free, youth-friendly safe space that focused on inclusion more than profit. And for that, it was beloved by generations of punk rockers and hardcore kids, its dingy walls rich with sweaty history, and hailed as America’s oldest all-ages punk venue.

Though its doors remain closed, the club’s legacy lives on. This Saturday, January 21, at the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge in South Burlington, one of Burlington’s best metal bands, Rocketsled, will reunite for a celebration of 242 Main alongside fellow distinguished BTV alumni Jesus Nut, From the Ground Up and Hemlock Verdict. It promises to be a memorable night, reuniting not just a band but a community — many of these fans and musicians haven’t seen each other in 20 or more years.

Rocketsled were a dominant presence in the first half of the 1990s Queen City music scene. The band’s seriously talented young members went on to make huge contributions to music, locally and beyond. Post’Sled, guitarist Daryl Rabidoux and drummer Greg Beadle founded prog-rock instrumental powerhouse

the Cancer Conspiracy. Guitarist Matt Roy was a founding member of Burlington hardcore legends Drowningman. Vocalist Casey Rea did a stint on guitar with power-pop outfit the Halogens before becoming the music editor of Seven Days from 2004 to ’07. Along with bassist Eric Kennison, Rocketsled left behind a remarkably forward-thinking body of work.

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While Rocketsled started as a four-piece, things really got rolling when they connected with a young Rabidoux, who filled out the guitar section and helped cohere the group. “Until we found him, we were like children lost in a vast sea of emptiness and despair,” Roy says by phone. “He’s probably been regretting it ever since.”

Their 1995 debut (and only) EP, ’71 Nova, sounds like it was recorded a full decade later. Full of atonal math-rock intricacy laid over Beadle’s crushing, primal grooves — not to mention Rea’s careful balance

of melody and menace — it was like Rocketsled were tuned into a whole different planet. (Especially when you consider that the charts back then were topped by the likes of Green Day, Stone Temple Pilots and ...

Bush.)

“We were always sort of the odd band out,” Rea reflects in a recent phone interview. He now lives in Washington, D.C., and is the director of music licensing at SiriusXM. He’s also an adjunct professor at Georgetown University and a professor and course author at Berklee Online.

“Burlington had a strong punk and hardcore scene that begrudgingly tolerated us at first, but then became a big part of our fan base,” Rea continues.

“The scene back then was quite diverse, and we enjoyed the benefits of that diversity.”

Among the early converts was Simon Brody, who would go on to lead Burlington hardcore heavyweights Drowningman.

“The hair metal of the late ’80s had disappeared overnight,” Brody says. “Rocketsled was part of a new era, [and] they had a lot more going on. Sure, sure, it was immediately identifiable as metal, but I would say their influences were pretty far ranging.”

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After 12 years and four albums, folksy bluegrass band POSSUMHAW are calling it quits — but for a great reason.

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Greetings, friends! Before we get into the week’s music news, let’s take a collective deep breath. I think we’re all feeling a bit on edge this week and could benefit from centering ourselves before the inauguration. Ready? In through your nose, out through your mouth. And repeat. I’ll give you a second…

OK, now keep doing that for four more years.

Jokes aside, and without plummeting too far down the political rabbit hole, it’s important to remember that we’re stronger together. Don’t let frustration drive you to an insular place of fear and doubt.

Use it to further your goals. If you’re struggling for inspiration, maybe take a look at the local music scene.

Since the election, many local bands and artists have stepped up to protest and support various causes. Acts such as NODON, GUTHRIE GALILEO, MARK DALY, WATERFOWL and EMMA COOK have all used their music to support various causes and organizations in need of support recently. I fully expect that trend to continue as we move forward.

Banjo player RYAN CREHAN landed a job way out west at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Naturally, his wife, lead singer COLBY CREHAN, will be heading out there with him. And, yes, this also means that Colby’s other band, the BLUEGRASS GOSPEL PROJECT, will be ending as well — I guess that’s actually three goodbyes, then. The BGP’s farewell concert is scheduled for February.

More immediately, PossumHaw’s official farewell show is this Saturday, January 21, at the Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center in Stowe.

It’s going to be quite a hootenanny. Several guest performers are slated to join in the fun, including vocalist BETH DUQUETTE, guitarist and vocalist BOB DEGREE, GENE WHITE JR. on fiddle, and SETH EAMES on electric guitar. Fun fact: This show will be the first time PossumHaw have performed with electric guitar. Also, presumably, the last.

Career highlights include a serendipitous and spontaneous performance in 2006 (or 2007 — band members can’t remember) at the nowdefunct Champlain Valley Folk Festival and playing the famous Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — you know, the one that BOB DYLAN famously played.

While the performance at Spruce Peak is billed as the band’s farewell event, it’s actually not the last chance you’ll get to see them.

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Rocketsled might have been musical misfits, but their aesthetics were a perfect fit for a punk scene: self-aware, subversive and too smart for their own good. ’71 Nova bears testament to this sly humor. The cover art presents the EP as a magazine devoted to “Cars and Style for the PostApocalypse” — Issue 6, Volume 66, no less.

Through their five-year run, Rocketsled’s anchor was always that basement chamber in Memorial Auditorium, 242 Main.

“It was a facility that was run by people that embraced your eccentricity and welcomed self-expression,” says Rabidoux, now a recording engineer in New York with a serious discography to his résumé. “I’ve really thought about it a lot lately,” he continues, pondering 242. “The experiences and skills I learned there really shaped who I am and ... made it possible for me to still be involved in music.”

“We actually practiced at 242 Main, which is another reason the place felt like home,” adds Rea. 242 Main is legendary for many reasons, but fine acoustics has never been one of them. Anyone who went there often knows what a difference crowd size could make. Without a bevy of bodies to absorb all that sound and fury, that basement could get pretty uncomfortable for human ears.

“It wasn’t the best, sound-wise,” concedes Rea, “with the amps cranked, the tuning dropped and everything bouncing off the concrete walls. But I think it made me a stronger vocalist, because I really had to project to cut through the maelstrom.”

As in so many other hot music scenes at the time, major labels were believed to be stalking Burlington. In their prime, Rocketsled were often rumored to be a breakthrough act. Rea is pretty up-front about what happened. Or, rather, didn’t.

“We never really had our shit together enough to make a go of anything,” he explains. He then adds, sagely, “I was 21 years old, for fuck’s sake.”

Instead, Rocketsled thrived on regional renown and built a fiercely loyal following.

“We never did full-on tours, but we were constantly jumping in a van to drive to Boston or Connecticut for one-off shows,” recalls Beadle, now drumming with Massachusetts thrash outfit Rule.

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Maine, which was a great scene. We’d play with bands like Sam Black Church or Tree, who drew big crowds.”

The DIY ethos gleaned from 242 paid off early.

“This was back when you were stuffing literal demo tapes into manila envelopes,” Beadle says, chuckling. “But that was the role I assumed. And I was relentless.”

Roy remembers that hustle all too well.

“We kept mailing lists in a giant old legal ledger book, then blew hours at Kinko’s, then used the ‘sneakernet’ to distribute our propaganda,” he recalls.

“Booking shows meant lots of phone tag, and without the internet to research a venue.”

Inevitably, disagreements on direction and the ravages of twentysomething-hood took a toll on the band.

“We’d reached a place where everyone in the band was drawing from very different influences,” says Beadle. “That made it hard to keep going as a group.”

After the fuel tank ran out and side projects became main gigs, the last hurrah for Rocketsled was another reunion, this one inspired by the imminent closure of Burlington venue Club Toast in 1998. Despite the near 20-year gap between reunions, Rocketsled have found that old habits die hard.

“Getting back into the groove has been easier than we anticipated,” marvels Rea. “We can’t wait to unleash the beast one more time.”

“There are people driving and flying in from all over the U.S.!” exclaims Rabidoux. “I almost can’t believe it’s happening.”

As the days count down to the show, Rea is reflective on the former music scene.

“We saw kids grow up to our music and start their own bands,” he muses.

“That’s the most fulfilling part. And I can’t wait to see those kids as grown-ass humans with kids and mortgages!”

Rock on.

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INFO Rocketsled with Jesus Nut, From the Ground Up and Hemlock Verdict, Saturday, January 21, 7:30 p.m., at the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge in South Burlington. $12/15. AA. highergroundmusic.com

For up-to-the-minute news about the local music scene, read the Live Culture blog: sevendaysvt.com/liveculture.

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Over the years, several guest hosts have joined Panda on Wednesdays, including pedal-steel player BRETT LANIER, singersongwriter LOWELL THOMPSON and bassist ED GRASMEYER. During Grasmeyer’s stint as cohost, they formed the “Pandagras Acoustic Comedy Josh Panda Show,” in which the two would riff and rant about various topics. In an email to Seven Days, Panda suggests that it was a lot like National Public Radio’s “Car Talk.”

Though this is the end of his longstanding solo residency, it’s not nearly the end of Panda’s career. In fact, we can expect him to focus his attention on his band, the HOT DAMNED, and his upcoming album, Shake It Up, due sometime this year.

Panda’s last two residency shows are January 18 and 25. Starting February 1, vocal powerhouse singer-songwriter HANNAH FAIR inherits the Skinny Pancake’s Wednesday-night residency slot.

through all of your body parts this weekend, you’d be wise to check out the fourth annual Vermont Burlesque Festival this weekend. Scores of scantily clad burlesque artists will descend upon Burlington and Barre. This year, the festival received submissions from twice as many applicants as it could accommodate, so we can expect the best of the best. Local performers include members of the GREEN MOUNTAIN CABARET and SPIELPALAST CABARET. This year’s fest features more live music than ever before. The MAPLE STREET SIX provide hot jazz at the openingnight reception on Thursday, January 19, at ArtsRiot, as well as during all of the pre-function activities in the Green Mountain Ballroom at the Hilton Burlington on Saturday, January 21. Also appearing at the festival is Brooklyn-based pianist JESSE ELDER and his band, who perform during shows at the Barre Opera House on Friday, January 20, and Saturday, January 21, in the Hilton’s Adirondack Ballroom.

This is the second time that VBF performers will strut their stuff to live music. They experimented with live instrumentation at the Barre Opera House in 2015, but it will be the first time with live music at the Burlington shows.

Aside from entertaining us with their jiggling, shoulder-shimmying and general bawdiness, the VBF supports the University of Vermont’s Cancer Center — because they love breasts and want everyone’s to be healthy. The

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BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Papa Graybeard Blues, Keith Williams (blues, folk), 6 p.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: D. Davis (classical acoustic), 5:30 p.m., donation. John Lackard’s Blues Jam, 7:30 p.m., donation.

playoffs. While the ultimate goal for a contestant on a competitive singing TV program is to be crowned the winner, being eliminated early isn’t necessarily a bad thing, especially if the contestant is already kind of a rock star. Rock out with the VeeVees on Thursday, January 19, at SideBar in Burlington. Local rockers J BENGOY open.

WHAMMY BAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

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outside vermont

MOOGS PLACE: Lesley Grant (country), 8 p.m., free.

MONOPOLE: Open Mic with Lucid, 10 p.m., free.

mad river valley/ waterbury

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Bow Tha er (folk-rock), 7:30 p.m., free.

BIG PICTURE THEATER AND CAFÉ: Valley Night: Dave Keller (blues), 7 p.m., $5.

middlebury area

51 MAIN AT THE BRIDGE: Blues Jam, 8 p.m., free.

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. Open Mic Night, 9 p.m., free.

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JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Ethan Snyder Presents (jazz), 10 p.m., free.

PARKER PIE CO.: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Intrepid Travelers (funk, rock), 10 p.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: Anthill Presents 3rd Thursda (hip-hop), 9 p.m., $3/8. 18+.

NECTAR’S: Trivia Mania, 7 p.m., free.

Navytrain, Plastique Mammals (neoAmericana), 9:30 p.m., $2/5. 18+.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Joe Moore Blues Band, 7 p.m., free.

PHO NGUYEN: Asa Morris and the Mess (rock), 9 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

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RADIO BEAN: Shane Hardiman Trio (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: The rail Blazers (bluegrass, folk-rock), 6 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: Dr. No (funk, rock), 7 p.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Dave Langevine (piano), 6 p.m., donation.

ARTSRIOT: Vermont Burlesque Festival Opening Night, 5 p.m., $12.

SIDEBAR: The eeVees, J Bengoy (rock), 10 p.m., free.

THE DAILY PLANET: The Hot Picki ’ Party (bluegrass), 8 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Short Jam (improv), 6 p.m., free. Ted Alexandro (standup), 7 p.m., $15. Last Night of America! (Inauguration Eve improv), 8:45 p.m., $5.

WHAMMY BAR: Danny Coane and his Bluegrass Buddies with Willy Lindner and Caleb Elder, 7 p.m., free.

burlington

DRINK: BLiNDoG Records Acoustic Sessions, 5 p.m., free.

HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Half & Half Comedy (standup comedy), 8 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

chittenden county

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Charley & Grace (acoustic), 8 p.m., free. DJ Disco Phantom (eclectic dance), 10 p.m., free.

JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Irish Jam Session (traditional), 7 p.m., free.

BACKSTAGE PUB: Trivia, 9:30 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

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

mad river valley/ waterbury

BIG PICTURE THEATER AND CAFÉ: Bruce Sklar and Jeremy Hill (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

ZENBARN: Seth Yacovone Live (blues), 7 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free. Elise Testone (blues, Led Zepplin tribute), 9 p.m., $5.

RÍ RÁ THE IRISH LOCAL & WHISKEY ROOM: Supersounds DJ (top 40), 10 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Friday Morning SingAlong with Linda Bassick & Friends (kids’ music), 11 a.m., free. Sam Reid & the Riot Act (rock), 9 p.m., free. Ronald Reggae (jam), 10:30 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: Andriana Chobot (singersongwriter), 5 p.m., free. Freevolt (jam), 7 p.m., $5. Craig Mitchell (house, hits), 11 p.m., $5.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: D Jay Baron (mashup, hip-hop), 10 p.m., $5.

RUBEN JAMES: DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Cosmosis Jones, Jeddy (jam), 10 p.m., free.

THE TAP ROOM AT SWITCHBACK BREWING: Alex Figura (folk), 6 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Ted Alexandro (standup), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $20/27.

chittenden county

BACKSTAGE PUB: Karaoke with Jenny Red, 9 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Brickdrop, Swimmer, Josh Dobbs (funk, rock), 8:30 p.m., $10/12.

JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Rushmore (rock), 7 p.m., free.

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plays in an über-serious band called the Mouthful that’s definitely not silly or goofy and definitely isn’t kind of a joke.

Their song about craft beer, “Rapture on Tap,” isn’t facetious at all. (Note: I’m being facetious.)

Fun fact: The word sonnendruck comes from German and loosely translates to “sun push” or “sun pressure.” It’s a fitting title for the album, which overall feels bright and a little bit tense. The album is entirely instrumental, except for Vitzthum’s

near-wordless chanting on two of the album’s eight tracks.

The opening cut, “Waxing,” is a melodic, mid-tempo electronic zinger.

Quantized synths of various sonic flavors orbit around a steady bass line.

It’s contemplative but not overly so.

“Funky Mango” sounds like it could have been lifted from a Sega Genesis game — namely, Sonic the Hedgehog.

Vitzthum cites video game music as a heavy influence. About halfway through the sparkly, warbly tune, the tempo drops to a perilous low, only to come surging back like an avatar that’s just obtained a special power-up.

“Slow Chant For Lil Greg (Part 1)” and “Slow Chant For Lil Greg (Part 2)” are both slow-burning, ominous choral pieces. In “Part 1,” multiple tracks of Vitzthum’s voice overlap and swell in discordant polyphony. His voice(s) range from bass to alto. At times he’s invasive, and other times he’s removed.

“Part 2” is much more serene and ethereal, and sounds as if it’s coming from the far end of a dark, subterranean chamber. It evokes the sense of eavesdropping on an ancient ritual.

“Dusk,” which was written after spending a weekend in nature, falls squarely between Vitzthum’s modalities. To be clear, it’s as artificial as his more upbeat tracks but creeps along sluggishly through an ambient wasteland.

The album does leave the listener wanting a union of Vitzthum’s glitzy electronica and choral influences. For a first outing, perhaps it makes more sense for these entities to remain separate. In the future, one can only hope that the two concepts will become one.

Sonnendruck is available at clamclamclam.bandcamp.com.

is a time capsule of sorts that helps us understand why that is.

Now & Then is composed of previously unreleased material that spans the EBB’s last eight years.

Engineer Bennett Shapiro recorded four of the album’s 10 tracks in 2008.

Another song, “Honeymoon” was recorded by Dave Snyder of Guilford Sound in 2012. Ryan Power, who also mixed and mastered the album, engineered its remaining five tracks.

The result is a record that offers snapshots of the band in various stages over the years but manages

to sustain a cohesive feel and tone throughout.

That latter trait is a credit to the band as a whole, but also to the unique songwriting gifts of Seth Eames. A quiet, bordering-on-shy fella, the mercurial tunesmith is a criminally underrated Vermont treasure. And his work on Now & Then ranks with some of his best.

Whether winking over the seductive groove of “Headin’ Out,” lamenting lost love on “Long Gone” or ambling lazily through “Almost Home,” Eames writes and sings with a baleful directness that evokes emotion with stirring efficiency.

Deceptive simplicity, both in music and language, is a hallmark of the blues. And few local musicians are as well versed as Eames.

Eames’ band is the perfect vehicle for his murky ruminations. Bassist Ralph Eames plumbs the low end with sly restraint, forming a dynamic rhythm section with drummer Phil Carr. Organist Shane Hardiman, ever

unpredictable and brilliant, paints in tones and textures as only he can.

The album features a cadre of notable guests. Vocalist Miriam Bernardo appears on all but one track. Bernardo’s Steady Betty partner, vocalist Kat Wright, turns up on four tunes. Michael Chorney drops in with baritone sax on album closer “Bringin’ Me Back.” Jason Sperling adds guitar on “Honeymoon.”

And PJ Davidian’s lively conga work on his three appearances shades those tunes with a welcome upbeat feel.

Given their 20-year tenure, it’s hard not to feel like the Eames Brothers have always been around. But that’s as much a credit to their longevity as to the timelessness of the band’s music. And that last quality is perfectly captured on Now & Then.

Now & Then by the Eames Brothers Band is available at eamesbrothersband. com. The Eames Brothers Band play this Friday, January 20, at Sweet Melissa’s in Montpelier.

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Sometimes two things that seem like they shouldn’t go together actually go together exceptionally well.

For instance, the two prominent concepts you’ll find on Clam’s album Sonnendruck, upbeat electro and a cappella choral singing, seem like they couldn’t be more of a mismatch. But the antiquity of Gregorian-style chanting juxtaposed with the hyper-futurism of entirely artificial electronic sounds makes for a curiously challenging and familiar coupling.

Clam is the recording project of Alex Vitzthum, a native Vermonter who studied opera singing at Bard College. It was there that he developed an appreciation for all things choral.

Vitzthum is currently working on his own requiem, and Sonnendruck hints at this forthcoming piece. Vitzthum also

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For the past two decades, the Eames Brothers Band have served as Vermont’s foremost (only?) purveyors of “mountain blues.” Theirs is a hybrid sound, built equally on Delta clay and Green Mountain granite.

As forged on the band’s 2005 debut, Open Road, and crystallized on subsequent releases, brothers Ralph and Seth Eames have long fused the muddy mood and tone — not to mention chord progressions — of early blues with elements more commonly found in the local bedrock, such as rock, funk and jam.

On its own, that particular stylistic gumbo might not seem terribly innovative, especially in the overly hyphenated, jam-friendly hills of Vermont. But the Eames Brothers have always stood out from the fray.

The band’s latest album, Now & Then,

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MONKEY HOUSE: KiefCatcher, Nice Guy Eddie (stoner metal), 9 p.m., free.

burlington

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Lamp Shop Lit Club (open reading), 8 p.m., free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: The Due (rock), 5 p.m., free. A House on Fire (rock), 9 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

NECTAR’S: 2%, Tongue & Cheek (jam), 9 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Dave Loughran (acoustic rock), 6 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Tyler Alderson (folk), 7 p.m., free.

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: J & M Boutique (acoustic), 6 p.m., free. Pocket Vinyl, DJ Disco Phantom (art-pop), 9 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Family Night (open jam), 9 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Comedy & Crêpes (standup), 7 p.m., free.

LA PUERTA NEGRA: Joe Moore (jazz), 6 p.m., free.

chittenden county

SWEET MELISSA’S: Honky Tonk Happy Hour with Mark LeGrand, 5:30 p.m., donation. Eames Brothers Band Album Release Party (blues, rock), 9 p.m., $5.

BACKSTAGE PUB: Open Mic, 9:30 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Maggie Rogers, Scott James (electro-pop), 7:30 p.m., $10/12.

WHAMMY BAR: Talking Doctor (rock), 7 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

MOOGS PLACE: Drunk and in the Woods (soul, funk), 9 p.m., free.

RUSTY NAIL: Operation Prince featuring Craig Mitchell & the Purple Ones (Prince tribute), 8 p.m., $10.

middlebury area

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: DJ Amanda Rock (hits), 9:30 p.m., free.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: DJ Da.Root (hits), 9 p.m., free.

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that makes music and art — simultaneously. During their performances, Stevenson plays piano ballads that range from somber to raucous, while Jancewicz adjacently paints a fresh picture. At the end of the performance, the completed painting is sold to the highest bidder. On their website, they keep an ongoing list of band goals. Those already checked off include playing 500 shows, selling 1,000 albums and playing at least one set at the South by Southwest musical festival in Austin. The couple are still hoping to open for Tegan & Sara and to release a seven-inch single for Record

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and on Saturday, January 21, at Radio Bean in Burlington.

Store Day. Watch Pocket Vinyl make two kinds of art on Friday, January 20, at Charlie-O’s World Famous in Montpelier

PARKER PIE CO.: Chickweed (folk), 7:30 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: When Particles Collide (rock), 10 p.m., free.

outside vermont

NECTAR’S: Giovanina Bucci (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free.

MONOPOLE: Jiggawaltz (funk, live electronica), 10 p.m., free.

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

OLIVE RIDLEY’S: All Request Night with DJ Skippy (hits), 10 p.m., free.

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burlington

BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Bryan McNamara (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

BURLINGTON ST. JOHN’S CLUB: Joe’s Big Band (swing), 7 p.m., $10/12.

CLUB METRONOME: Retronome With DJ Fattie B (’80s dance party), 9 p.m., free/$5.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

JUNIPER: Silver Bridget (saw-folk), 9 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Taka (vinyl DJ), 11 p.m., free.

RÍ RÁ THE IRISH LOCAL & WHISKEY ROOM: DJ KermiTT (hits), 10 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Bucky Hayes (Americana), 8 p.m., free. Pocket Vinyl (art-pop), 9 p.m., free. The Original Cowards (rock), 10 p.m., free. Kasador (indie pop), 11 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: Shrimptunes (rock), 5 p.m., free. The Tricksters (rock), 7 p.m., $5. Mashtodon (hip-hop), 11 p.m., $5.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Raul (hits), 6 p.m., $5. DJ Reign One (EDM), 11 p.m., $5.

SIDEBAR: DJ Rekkon (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Cosmosis Jones (jam), 10 p.m., free/$3. 18+.

SMITTY’S PUB: Ryan & Slim (rock), 8 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Ted Alexandro (standup), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $20/27.

chittenden county BACKSTAGE PUB: Mind Trap (rock covers), 9 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Trivia, 7:30 p.m., free.

PICKLE BARREL NIGHTCLUB: Lifespeed (rock covers), 8 p.m., free.

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

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MONKEY HOUSE: Kelly Ravin (country), 6 p.m., free. Motown Mondays with DJ Fattie B and Craig Mitchell (Motown DJs), 8 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Rocketsled, Jesus Nut, From the Ground Up, Hemlock Verdict (metal), 7:30 p.m., $12/15.

MONKEY HOUSE: Sam Reid & the Riot Act (rock), 9 p.m., $3/8.

18+.

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MOOGS PLACE: Gary Wade (rock, Americana), 9 p.m., free.

middlebury area

51 MAIN AT THE BRIDGE: Root 7 (a cappella), 8 p.m., free.

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: City Limits Dance Party with DJ Earl (top 40), 9:30 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: Jam Man Entertainment (hits), 9 p.m., free.

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Ronald Reggae (jam), 9 p.m., free.

ESPRESSO BUENO: Brian Dolzani (Americana, folk), 7 p.m., free. Bird Full of Trees (roots, blues), 8 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (MONTPELIER): Float ’n Crowbar (traditional), 6 p.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Andy Pitt (blues), 6 p.m., donation. Lefty Yunger Band (blues), 9 p.m., $5.

WHAMMY BAR: Bob Hannan and Friends (folk), 7 p.m., free.

MOOGS PLACE: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free.

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PHAT KAT’S TAVERN: Jay Natola (solo guitar), 9 p.m., free.

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ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Uncle Jimmy (rock), 5 p.m., free. Undun (rock), 9 p.m., free.

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Bleecker & MacDougal (folk), 10 a.m., free. Irish Session, 2 p.m., donation.

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rutland/killington PICKLE BARREL NIGHTCLUB: Lifespeed (rock covers), 8 p.m., free.

outside vermont

MONOPOLE: Intrepid Travelers (funk, rock), 10 p.m., free.

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NECTAR’S: Mi Yard Reggae Night with DJs Big Dog and Jahson, 9:30 p.m., free/$3. 18+.

RADIO BEAN: JC Sutton & Sons (bluegrass), 1 p.m., free. Old Sky Country Band with Andrew Stearns and Shay Gestal

(Americana, bluegrass), 4 p.m., free. Cup of Comedy: A Standup Showcase, 8:30 p.m., free.

Khaosity & iZA (hip-hop), 10:30 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Little Slugger, Ellen Degenerates, Bethlehem Steel (indie rock), 10 p.m., free.

THE GRYPHON: P’tit Trio (jazz), 8 p.m., free.

LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Cody Sargent Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Joey Keough (singer-songwriter), 9:30 p.m., free.

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

NECTAR’S: Tuesday Bluesday Blues Jam Hosted by Colin Craig & Friends, 7 p.m., free. Dead Set (Grateful Dead tribute), 10 p.m., $3/5.18+.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Scene Jam (improv), 5:30 p.m., free.

Life of the Party (improv), 7 p.m., $5. Tinder Nightmares (improv), 8:15 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Stephen Callahan Trio (jazz), 6:30 p.m., free. Alex Smith (Americana), 9 p.m., free.

Honky Tonk Tuesday with Eric George & Friends, 10 p.m., $3.

chittenden county

RED SQUARE: Karaoke with D Jay Baron, 7 p.m., free. Pop Rap Dance Party, 10 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Stephen Lynch (musical comedy), 9 p.m., $27/30.

barre/montpelier SWEET MELISSA’S: Live Band Karaoke, 7 p.m., donation.

northeast kingdom JASPER’S TAVERN: Wound for Sound (hits), 9 p.m., free.

outside vermont

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Bluegrass Brunch, noon, free.

SIDEBAR: Cam Will (folk), 7 p.m., free. Blackout Barbie & SVVPLY (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

chittenden county HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Ty Herndon (country), 8 p.m., $32/35.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7 p.m., free.

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BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Moulton & Whipple, the Frozen Finger Boys (bluegrass), 6 p.m., free.

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become a star. Outlets such as W Magazine, National Public Radio and Spotify included her folk-goneelectro tune “Alaska” in their music roundups. Rogers’

LA PUERTA NEGRA: Salsa Lessons with Dsantos, 6:30 p.m., $12.

an audio-production class during her senior year at New

springboard to stardom began with a video taken from York University’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music.

The video shows superstar producer Pharrell Williams consulting with the students on their final projects. He

stowe/smuggs

MOOGS PLACE: Jeanne & Jim (Americana, rock), 7:30 p.m., free.

middlebury area

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Aliendog (rock), 9:30 p.m., free.

HATCH 31: Erin Cassels-Brown (indie folk), 6 p.m., free. Kelly Ravin and Lowell Thompso (country), 7 p.m., free.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: Karaoke with Roots Entertainment, 9 p.m., free.

outside vermont

OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Jazz & Fondue, 7 p.m., free.

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CITIZEN CIDER: Brett Hughes (country), 6 p.m., free.

THE DAILY PLANET: Silver Bridget (saw-folk), 8 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

JUNIPER: The Ray ega Quartet (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

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CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Godfather Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Open Mic, 7 p.m., donation.

LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Will Patton (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

is nearly moved to tears by Rogers’ work. The video went viral, and the buzz began. She’s currently working on her debut album, due out sometime this year. Catch Rogers on Monday, January 23, at the Higher Ground Ballroom in South Burlington. SCOTT JAMES opens.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free. Mark Daly Solo Residency (pop covers), 9:30 p.m., $5/10.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Josh Panda’s Acoustic Soul Night, 8 p.m., $5-10 donation.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Standup Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Vinyl Night with DJ Disco Phantom (vinyl DJs), 6 p.m., free. Ramcore, KiefCatcher (hard rock), 9 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

RÍ RÁ THE IRISH LOCAL & WHISKEY ROOM: County Down (traditional, Americana), 7 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Ivamae (singersongwriter), 8 p.m., free. REID (Americana), 9 p.m., free.

Navytrain (neo Americana), 10 p.m., free.

chittenden county

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Black Tiger Sex Machine, Dabin, Kai Wachi (electronic), 8:30 p.m., $17/20.

JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Bluegrass Jam Session, 7 p.m., free.

STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

RED SQUARE: DJ KermiTT (hits), 8 p.m., free. DJ David Chief, 11 p.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: D. Davis (classical acoustic), 5:30 p.m., donation. Cobalt (of Coquette) (acoustic), 8 p.m., donation.

SIDEBAR: Jamell N.Y.T. (singersongwriter, R&B), 7 p.m., free. Tar Iguana (jam), 11 p.m., free.

WHAMMY BAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

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middlebury area CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

northeast kingdom

MOOGS PLACE: Christine Malcolm (folk), 8 p.m., free.

mad river valley/ waterbury

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. Open Mic Night, 9 p.m., free.

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Love Trumps Ape Painter Philip Hagopian revamps an old image to make a fresh statement

art Painting by Philip Hagopian, poster by Leonard Osterberg

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n the weeks preceding the inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump, artists worldwide have generated imagery that represents their reactions to this reality. Some are positive, but most convey a range of negatives from ridicule to anger to fear.

In the mostly blue state of Vermont, artists have contributed to this visual commentary in various ways, but none to date has had a “viral” impact. That could change, if musician and longtime Brookfield resident Bobby Gosh has his way.

Gosh and his wife, Billi, are passionate art collectors, and among their trove are some 75 paintings by Morrisvillebased Philip Hagopian. One 2004 work, titled “Time Bomb,” depicts an ape holding planet Earth in its hands. This Earth has a lit fuse — think the spherical black bombs in, for example, cartoons featuring Wile E. Coyote. Never mind that bombs haven’t looked like that for a very long time; we all “get it” instantly. Planet Earth is imperiled.

While going through his collection recently, Gosh took a look at that painting and instantly got something else in his mind’s eye: Donald Trump in place of an ape. And he wanted Hagopian to paint it. But not for his private collection; Gosh wants to see this image out in the world, through social media, as giclée prints, as posters. In other words, messaging à la Shepard Fairey’s iconic “Hope” image of Barack Obama. In this case, the title of the work would be, naturally, “Make America Great Again.”

“I thought, Man, if that [painting] was Trump, it would be a picture worth a thousand words,” Gosh says. “I have a history since Nixon of writing protest songs. If you want to make a protest, this is it.”

So, Gosh continues, “I contacted Philip, and he went for it.”

“Bobby had an epiphany of putting Donald hair on the [ape],” Hagopian says. “People were already spoofing on that link between his orange hair and an orangutan, but I hadn’t seen any painted hybrid versions.”

Hagopian finished the 18-by-24-inch painting in four days — or “two days of

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ONGOING SHOWS

f SHANE LAVALETTE: “One Sun, One Shadow,” a photographic series of the American South by the Burlington native, informed by the rich history of Southern music: bluegrass, old time, gospel and blues. f WYLIE SOFIA GARCIA: “With My Voice, I Am Calling You Home,” a new body of work featuring paintings and lenticular prints that embody themes of domesticity, meditation and personal place-making. Reception: Friday, January 20, 5-8 p.m. January 20-April 8. Info, 865-7166. Burlington City Arts.

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f NATALIE JEREMIJENKO: The a tist, engineer and inventor exhibits a mixture of recent and past works that focus on activating the space through environmentally conscious projects, in conjunction with her Spruce Peak artist residency. Reception: Friday, January 20, 5-7 p.m. January 20-April 8. Info, 253-8358. Helen Day Art Center in Stowe.

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‘LANDSCAPE RE-IMAGINED: THE AUTUMN CAMPUS’: Large-scale images of the Middlebury College campus, created by students in Jim Butler’s fall class “Landscape Re-Imagined: Painting, Drawing, Photography, and Glass.”

January 24-31. Info, 443-3168. Johnson Memorial Building in Middlebury.

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LORNA BIEBER: “Forces of Nature,” eight large-scale photo murals and montages made by manipulating stock media photography to reinterpret the natural world. January 21-May 14. Info, 518-792-1761. The H de Collection in Glens Falls, N.Y.

ART EVENTS AID ALL SYRIANS BENEFIT: A display of original drawings by Syrian children, accompanied by a brief presentation about the work of Aid All Syrians. Purchase of each drawing for $100 will directly fund one year of education for a student.

Helen Day Art Center, Stowe, Wednesday, January 18, 5-6 p.m. Info, 253-8358.

POP-UP CARDS WITH ELLEN BRESSLER: Make cards for Valentine’s Day or any other occasion with the artist, who has been a practitioner, student and teacher of paper engineering since the 1980s. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield Wednesday, January 25, 7 p.m. Info, 426-3581.

TALK: JAMES BROWNING: The Lebanon, N.H., artist speaks about his current exhibition, “Color Brought Forth: Dye Transfer Prints.” AVA Gallery and Art Center, Lebanon N.H., Thursda , January 19, 5:30 p.m. Info, 603-448-3117.

TALK: MARGARET LAMPE KANNENSTEIN: Th Woodstock artist speaks about her current exhibition, “Collages: Reuse, Recycle.” AVA Gallery and Art Center, Lebanon N.H., Saturday, January 21, 3 p.m. Info, 603-448-3117.

TALK: MICHAEL ZEBROWSKI: The a tist and Johnson State College professor presents

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f ANNE CUMMINGS: Works created from the artist’s convictions about caring for the environment and the need to reduce, reuse and recycle.

Reception: Friday, February 3, 5-7 p.m. Through February 28. Info, 859-9222. The Ga lery at Main Street Landing in Burlington.

GRAPHIC DESIGN CAPSTONE SHOW: Senior graphic design students exhibit a diverse group of projects representing the culmination of their concentration. Through Janua y 21. Info, cthompson@champlain.edu. Champlain College Art Gallery in Burlington.

‘IN THE DETAILS’: A group exhibition of works by 17 Vermont artists: David Ambrose, Emily Barletta, Mel Bernstine, Halsey Chait, Cathy Cone, Jonathan Cowan, Denise Driscoll, Lori Ellison, Patricia Fabricant, Jeanne Heifetz, Karen Henderson, Taney Roniger, Jessica Rosner, Gowri Savoor, Lynda Schlosberg, Oriane Stender and Carleen Zimbalatti. Through Janua y 31. Info, 859-9222.

SEABA Center in Burlington.

KEVIN MONTANARO: An exhibition of highly detailed works meant to convey the spectrum of human emotions. Through Janua y 31. Info, 658-6016. Speeder & Earl’s Coffee, Pine Street, in Burlington.

LARRY RIBBECKE AND EMILY STONEKING: “Inspirations and the Labors of the Year,” 12 stained-glass reproductions of 13thcentury Swiss medallions by Stoneking and nine abstract explorations of particle physics and theoretical astronomy by Ribbecke. Through February 28. Info, 658-3425. Flynndog in Burlington.

LYNN CUMMINGS: Paintings in a wide variety of styles by the local artist. Through March 31.

Info, 651-9692. RETN & VCAM Media Factory in Burlington.

MISOO FILAN: “Inner Struggle Fought on Paper,” large paintings channeling the artist’s experiences of vulnerability. Through Februa y 17. Info, 656-3131. Living/Learning Center, University of Vermont in Burlington.

RIK CARLSON: “Celebrate Your Ride: The Passion & The A t,” photographs of automobiles and automobilia by the Vermont artist. Through March 31. Info, 881-3821. Noyes Auto & Tire Service in Burlington.

SALLY LINDER: “White Magnetism,” an exhibition of paintings and drawings inspired by the artist’s visits to the Arctic. Through April 1. Info, 652-4500 Amy E. Tarrant Gallery in Burlington.

SARAH BUNKER: “Explorations in Abstract,” mixed-media paintings by the Vermont artist.

Through March 18. Info, 540-8333. Sequoia Salon in Burlington.

‘SMALL WORKS’: A group exhibition of works in a variety of mediums measuring 12 inches or smaller. Through Janua y 28. Info, 578-2512. The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington.

STEPS TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ART THERAPY EXHIBIT: A group show of artworks created to raise awareness about domestic abuse and relationship violence. Through January 25. Info, 859-9222. Art’s Alive Gallery in Burlington.

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f ‘THE PAST PRESENT’: Works by Molly Bosley and Athena Petra Tasiopoulos, who use metaphorical objects to explore humanity and unpack our relationship to the past. Reception: Friday, January 20, 5-8 p.m. January 20-April 8. Info, 865-7166. Vermont Metro Gallery, BCA Center in Burlington.

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TALK: WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY: Photographer and Proctorsville resident Tim O’Donoghue presents a slideshow and talk about his wildlife photos, taken mostly in Cavendish. Cavendish Town Office, uesday, January 24, 7-8 p.m. Info, 226-7736.

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and sectioned into seemingly unrelated vignettes. Each piece offers portals into parallel universes, as if Hagopian cannot confine himself to just one. The effect is dreamlike, even mystical.

So what does the new painting mean to him? “So many disclaimers … This painting of Donald Trump is symbolic of a government that generally works in the direction of the corporate profit margin,” Hagopian responds. “So it’s not specifically an anti-Trump image, but it’s used because he’s very overt in representing those interests.

“I’m not really attacking Donald Trump or his followers — that’s very important,” Hagopian clarifies. “But never in my life have I seen a society so divided. It is almost a powder keg.”

Given that seemingly bridgeless chasm, it remains to be seen whether a painting of the president-elect holding that powder keg can, as Hagopian would like, “create a dialogue with Trump followers.” Yet the artist insists that the central value he has expressed in the image holds universal interest: the sustainability of life on Earth.

“Even if the [artwork] provokes attack,” Hagopian concludes, “that’s the beginning of a dialogue.” m

exhibition using an eclectic selection of drinking vessels to investigate the complex social, physical and aesthetic experience of liquid consumption. Reception: Wednesday, February 8, 5:30-7 p.m. January 24-May 21. Info, 656-8582. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont in Burlington.

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looking at it and two days painting,” as he puts it.

Gosh began by sending the image to friends, “and the reaction is tremendous,” he says. Now he’s having limitededition giclée prints made. If social media ignite demand, he adds, “We’ll go to a company that makes posters.

The main thing is to have the image out there, and, if something happens, we’ll take it from there.”

Gosh notes that marchers in Montpelier this Saturday, January 21, just might see a few orangu-Trumps on sticks.

If that populist approach is new to Hagopian, political engagement is not.

The 57-year-old artist says he’s “been painting social realism for about 30 years — dealing with social, political and environmental issues.” Indeed, some of Hagopian’s work has incorporated images of militarization, human oppression and capitalist/consumerist excess.

The Trump/orangutan image of “Make America Great Again” may appear to be in the same vein, echoing the simplistic yet loaded catchphrase in its presentation of an easily graspable, highly volatile subject.

Yet the bulk of Hagopian’s oeuvre is far more complex and sophisticated.

While the artist has turned out lovely portraits, still lifes and landscapes, as his website reveals, his richly hued multimedia work layers concepts and styles in a surrealist manner. The word “painting” is inadequate to describe a canvas that has been collaged with objects such as clockworks, scattered with symbols

“Watershed: A Watershed Moment,” discussing his architectural/sculptural explorations of the Lake Champlain Watershed. Stearns Performance Space, Johnson State College, Tuesday, January 24, 4-5 p.m. Info, 635-1331.

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STEVE MANN: “Faces of the Family Room,” portraits of families from Burlington’s Janet S. Munt Family Room parent-child center. Through Janua y 31. Info, nellishee@gmavt.net. Burlington City Hall.

STEVE SHARON: “Where Is My Mind,” abstract paintings that represent the busy society we live in and the practice of stepping outside comfortable boundaries. Through Februa y 15. Info, 861-3155.

Karma Bird House Gallery in Burlington.

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LARK UPSON: “Lark Upson Portraits and a Call to Action,” an exhibition of paintings featuring posed models and endangered species. Through March 31.

Info, 828-0749. Vermont Supreme Court Gallery in Montpelier.

PETER FRIED: Oil paintings inspired by underrepresented elements of Vermont’s landscape and built environment. Through Februa y 28. Info, 985-8222.

Shelburne Vineyard.

NITYA BRIGHENTI: “Discovering the Beauty of Vermont,” watercolor landscapes by the Vermont artist. Through Janua y 31. Info, 485-4700.

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SAMANTHA HANDLER: More than 30 works that reflect on the human experience of living, by the Shelburne artist who has stage IV cancer.

Through Janua y 29. Info, 985-9511. Rustic Roots in Shelburne.

PRIA CAMBIO: “And Somewhere Else Theres a Beach,” beachscape paintings and drawings by the Vermont artist. Through April 8. Info, 479-7069.

Morse Block Deli in Barre.

EROK: An exhibition of masonite block prints, poems and paper carvings, including a poem/ paper carving based on the artist’s shadow-puppet show “Forgetting and Remembering.” Through February 28. Info, thisiserock@gmail.com. Plainfield Community Center Gallery.

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JACOBIE ZARETSKY: A thesis exhibition of collages by the graduating MFA student. Through Janua y 27. Info, 635-1247. Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Johnson State College.

MARY ANN DUFFY GODIN: Watercolors by the member of Milton Artists Guild, Vermont Watercolor Society and Vermont Handcrafters.

Through Februa y 28. Info, 893-4644. Milton Public Library.

‘BLACK LIVES MATTER’: Works addressing racial justice by Alex Bottinelli, Cheryl Daye Dick, Jane Pincus, Jack Rowell and Anne Sarcka. Curated

by Janet Van Fleet. Through Februa y 28. Info, 223-2518. Montpelier Senior Activity Center.

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‘IN PRAISE OF WATER’: Goddard College artists approach the theme of water from multiple perspectives: aesthetic, ecological, social, political, spiritual and contemplative. Artists include Richard Ambelang, Susan Buroker, Kate Egnaczak, Dan Goldman, Tom Hansell, Seitu Jones, Phillip Robertson, Cynthia Ross, Sharon Siskin, Ruth Wallen and Nanci Worthington. Through April 15.

Info, 322-1604. Goddard Art Gallery, Pratt Center, Goddard College in Plainfield KATIE RUNDE: “Etudes,” figurati e and still life oil paintings and drawings by the South Royalton artist. Through Janua y 31. Info, 828-0749. Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier.

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March 5. Info, 888-1261. Gallery at River Arts in Morrisville.

‘DREAMS’: An exhibition of photographs selected

by Susan Burnstine. Through Janua y 29. Info, 777-3686. Darkroom Gallery in Essex Junction.

‘TREASURE THE SMALL’: A group exhibition focused on small and affordable original art, featuring more than 25 regional fine a tists. Through Janua y 31. Info, 985-3848. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne.

‘FREAKS, RADICALS & HIPPIES: COUNTERCULTURE IN 1970S VERMONT’: An exhibition that explores the influx of people and countercultural ideas to the state, from communes to organic agriculture, progressive politics to health care reform, alternative energy to women’s and gay rights. Through

CALL TO ARTISTS 2017 OPEN JURIED EXHIBITION: Seeking submissions for the second annual open juried show. Guest juror Karen Haas of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston will choose 40 photographs for display March 3 to April 2. Photographers of any age from any country can submit up to fi e images each. A limited-edition exhibition catalog will be produced in conjunction with the exhibition.

For more info and to submit, visit vcphoto.org/2017-open-juried-exhibition.

Deadline: January 28, 5 p.m. Vermont Center for Photography, Brattleboro. $30 entry fee, $20 for members. Info, 251-6051.

4TH ANNUAL OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT: Resident Vermont photographers are invited to submit one to three

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December 31. Info, 479-8500. Vermont Heritage Galleries in Barre.

‘SHEDDING LIGHT ON THE WORKING FOREST’: A traveling exhibition of painting and poetry by Kathleen Kolb and Verandah Porche, inspired by Vermont’s logging industry. Through Janua y 30.

Info, 279-6403. Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

‘SHOW 14’: An exhibition featuring the latest works of the collective gallery’s growing membership of local, contemporary artists. Through Janua y 28.

Info, 272-0908. The Front in Montpelie .

STEPHEN M. SCHAUB: “From Far Away,” works by the Pawlet artist that share narrative fragments through unique material combinations and customized photographic processes. Through March 31. Info 828-5657. Governor’s Gallery in Montpelier.

TWINFIELD STUDENT ART SHOW: An exhibition of the semester’s works by media and painting students, including charcoal drawings, pastels and acrylics. Through Februa y 25. Info, 426-3581.

Jaquith Public Library in Marshfield

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‘GLUE, PAPER, SCISSORS’: Collage, painting and drawing by Hardwick artist Marie LaPré Grabon and Craftsbury Common artist Kathy Stark. Through

ready-to-hang works in any subject matter for an exhibition February 3 to March 31. Prizes will be awarded in several categories. Artists may drop off their works on Friday, February 3, between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Art’s Alive Gallery @ Main Street Landing’s Union Station, Burlington. Info, 859-9222.

‘BLACK & WHITE (& BLUE)’: Seeking submissions of monochromatic photography for an upcoming exhibition to be juried by Michael Kirchoff. For details and to submit, visit darkroomgallery. com. Deadline: January 25, 11:59 p.m.

Darkroom Gallery, Essex Junction. $29 for fi e images; $6 for each additional.

Info, 777-3686.

‘THE COLOR OF LIGHT’: Seeking submissions of works in oil, acrylic and watercolor by emerging and established artists (ages 18 and older) from the New England states, plus New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Works

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ART LISTINGS AND SPOTLIGHTS ARE WRITTEN BY RACHEL ELIZABETH JONES. LISTINGS ARE RESTRICTED TO ART SHOWS IN TRULY PUBLIC PLACES.

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JOAN BRACE O’NEAL: “The White Slip Drawings,” an exhibition of graphite works depicting the human figure. Through Febru y 4. Info, 244-7801. Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop in Waterbury.

JOHN DEMPCY: An exhibition of abstract works inspired by the artist’s engagement with quantum physics. Through Janua y 21. Info, 617-842-3332.

Walker Contemporary in Waitsfield NICKIE IOANNIDIS: Photographs by the cofounder of Starving Artists Gang Studio and Galleries in Waitsfield. Through Janu y 31. Info, 496-5941.

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‘AMERICAN FACES: A CULTURAL HISTORY OF PORTRAITURE AND IDENTITY’: An exhibit that brings together 90 portraits from more than 20 collections, exploring and explaining Americans’ 300-year fascination with images of themselves.

Through April 30. Info, 443-6433. Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College.

MOLLY WATSON HAWLEY: Landscapes, seascapes and portrait paintings by the Ripton artist. Through February 28. Info, 382-9222. Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater in Middlebu y.

‘UNTOUCHED BY TIME: THE ATHENIAN ACROPOLIS FROM PERICLES TO PARR’: Early archaeological publications, antiquarian paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, books and more that represent enduring fascination with the Acropolis. Through April 23. Info, 443-5007. Middlebury College Museum of Art.

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ALL MEMBER EXHIBITION: Annual show of works by the center’s member artists, both professional and novice. Through Janua y 26. Info, 775-0356.

Chaffee Art Center in Rutland.

DENISE LETENDRE BACH: “Vermont: Ideals & Ordeals,” an exhibition of sepia-toned photographs taken by the Connecticut transplant as she explores her new home. Through Februa y 11.

Info, 247-4295. Compass Music and Arts Center in Brandon.

f FRANCES HOLLIDAY ALFORD: “Quilts, Collage and Assemblage,” an exhibition of bright mixed-

selected by jurors Claudia Fiks and Andrea Rosen will be included in a June exhibition. Works must be ready for professional display and ready to hang, and all accepted works must be for sale.

Cash prizes will be awarded: $1,000 for best in show, $500 for second place and $250 for third. For details, guidelines and submission form, visit edgewatergalleryvt.com/juriedshow2017. Deadline: April 3. Edgewater Gallery on the Green, Middlebury. $20 per entry, up to three entries per artist. Info, 989-7419.

media works by the Grafton artist. Reception: Friday, February 3, 6-8 p.m. Through Februa y 11.

Info, 282-2396. Castleton Downtown Gallery in Rutland.

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DERBES’: An exhibition of sculptures made from locally felled tree stumps transformed into complex polygonal sculptures. Reception: Thursda , January

sell works, seconds and supplies at this January 28 market. Registration form is at cmacvt.org or by contacting 802247-4295 or info@cmacvt.org. Deadline: January 26. Compass Music and Arts Center, Brandon. $20 per 6-foot-square space; $5 for each additional table (if renting). Info, 247-4295.

‘THE COLOR OF LIGHT’: Seeking submissions that explore the power and joy of the color of light for an upcoming exhibition to be juried by Arthur Meyerson. For details and to submit, visit photoplacegallery.com. Deadline: January 23. PhotoPlace Gallery, Middlebury. Info, 388-4500.

GODDARD ART GALLERY: Seeking proposals for solo, group and/or theme shows for the upcoming spring and fall seasons. Proposals should be sent to artcommittee@goddard.edu and should include a description of the proposal, works, name of artist(s), contact information, and three to fi e images (JPEG) not to exceed 3MB in total. Images should be numbered and titled with last name.

Deadline: January 31. Goddard Art Gallery, Pratt Center, Goddard College, Plainfield. Info, 322-1604

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‘UNDER CONSTRUCTION’: Seeking wall-based and sculptural works, as well as artist books, with a particular emphasis on unusual or nontraditional materials, for a springtime exhibition exploring the processes of building and design. Deadline: January 27. Studio Place Arts, Barre. Free for members; $10 for nonmembers. Info, 479-7069.

VERMONT ACCESS NETWORK VIDEO CHALLENGE: Vermonters of all ages are invited to create short videos (fi e minutes or less) that include a scene filmed at a public access cente . For details and to register, visit vermontaccessnetwork.net. Registration deadline: January 20. Mt. Mansfield Communi y Television, Richmond. $25 per team. Info, 434-2550.

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taking his inspiration from 19th-century artists “who sought to find the heroic in the mundane.” Fried’s scenes combine what he sees with realist tradition and overtly gestural brushstrokes, pointing toward the emotional weight of often overlooked built environments. Through February 28. Pictured: “Yellow Bridge, Charlotte, VT.”

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DAILY ARTISTS EXHIBIT: An exhibition by members of a group of local visual artists working in a variety of mediums who committed to the practice of making art daily in 2016. Through February 11. Info, 457-3500. ArtisTree Community Arts Center & Gallery in South Pomfret.

TWO RIVERS HOLIDAY PRINT SHOW: Annual group exhibition featuring prints by artist members that demonstrate a variety of printmaking techniques, from relief to solar plate. Through Janua y 31. Info, 295-5901. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction.

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BEN BARNES: New landscape paintings of the Northeast Kingdom. Through Februa y 21. Info, 525-3366. Parker Pie Co. in West Glover.

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‘MAKING MUSIC: THE SCIENCE OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS’: An exhibition that explores the science behind making rhythms and harmonies heard. Through September 17. Info, 649-2200.

Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich.

RIA BLAAS: “To Rustle,” an exhibition of the Sharon artist’s latest sepia paintings, wooden sculpture, bowls and oil paintings. Through Janua y 31. Info, scavenger.gallery@gmail.com. Info, 295-0808.

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PATSY HIGHBERG: “In Living Color,” an exhibition of new works in watercolor and gouache. Through February 15. Info, 457-2295. Norman Williams Public Library in Woodstock.

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f KATHY CHAPMAN: “Ordinary Saints,” paintings and stained glass by the Corinth artist. Reception: Saturday, January 21, 4-6 p.m. Through Februa y 25. Info, jimfw420@gmail.com. Info, 535-5008.

Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.

‘MIRROR/MIRROR’: An exhibition reflecting upon the looking glass and all that it contains, from telescopes to magic tricks, disco balls to dentistry, fashion to psychotherapy, myth to superstition.

Through May 1. Info, 626-4409. The Museum o Everyday Life in Glover.

‘WHEELBARROW ART’: An exhibition of works including oil paintings, prints, T-shirts, gourd art and more. Through Februa y 28. Info, patchworkbake@hotmail.com. Info, 472-9933. Hardwick Inn.

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‘X-RAY VISION: FISH INSIDE OUT’: A traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution featuring 40 large-scale digital prints of X-rays of several species of fish. Through June 1. Info, 748-2372. Fairban Museum & Planetarium in St. Johnsbury.

Kathy Chapman Working with mentor Greg Gorman, the Corinth stained-glass artist has worked to restore

windows in nearly two dozen churches in Vermont and New Hampshire. “Ordinary Saints” at the Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury

showcases the fruits of Chapman’s own creative labors, which merge the influence of hagiography with a more playful visual approach to secular scenes of families and friends. In addition to glass panels, she puts forth “a little flock of miniature saints on wood,” as well as a series of large-scale paintings. Through February 25. Pictured: “Brothers and Sisters,” detail.

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‘OPEN CALL NXNE 2017’: A juried group exhibition featuring 51 works by 24 photographers and video artists, selected by Bernard Yenelouis. CAROLYN ENZ HACK: “Change Your Mind,” an immersive, sitespecific insta lation consisting of layers of mesh, screens and reflecti e surfaces that undulate above and around the viewer. Through March 5.

Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.

‘SIGNS OF LIFE’: An exhibition featuring the works of married artists Roger Sandes and Mary Welsh. Throug March 31. Info, 258-3992. The Great Ha l in Springfield

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‘FIGURATION’: An exhibition of paintings by Randolph artist Mark Goodwin and Contoocook,

N.H., artist Lucy Mink-Covello. FULVIO TESTA: “Landscape and Figure,” watercolor paintings by the Italy-born painter. Through Februa y 14. Info, 767-9670. BigTown Gallery in Rochester.

LOUIS C. CHAP: A retrospective exhibition of commercial art, paintings and other works by the late Stockbridge artist. Through February 18. Info, 7637094. Royalton Memorial Library in South Royalton.

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BAHAR BEHBAHANI: “Let the Garden Eram Flourish,” an exhibition of paintings, installation and video inspired by the Iranian artist’s contemplation of identity. Through March 12. Info, 603-646-2426. Hood Downtown in Hanover, N.H. CARRIE FRADKIN: “Contemporary Mosaics: Grid Variations,” a series of mosaics that reflect th

artist’s love and study of color. CLARK DERBES: “Post-Vernacular,” sculpture by the Burlington artist that combines folk art methods with contemporary painting dialogue and uses the natural growth of the tree as a guide. JAMES BROWNING: “Color Brought Forth,” an exhibition of highly saturated dye transfer prints by the New Hampshire artist. MARGARET LAMPE KANNENSTINE: “Collages: Reuse, Recycle,” an exhibition of works made from paintings by the Woodstock artist. Through Februa y 3. Info, 603-4483117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H. ‘SHE PHOTOGRAPHS’: An exhibition featuring 70 works by 30 contemporary women photographers, including Nan Goldin, Catherine Opie, Kiki Smith and Marnie Weber. Through Februa y 19. Info, 514-285-2000. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts. m

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sk anyone who started McDonald’s, and you’ll get the same answer: Ray Kroc. Ask anyone who started Apple, and you’ll hear it was Steve Jobs. In the case of the latter, we should know better. As several movies have made clear, Steve Wozniak dreamed up the company’s first computer and created it with his own two hands. But Jobs excelled at promotional razzle-dazzle and eclipsed him.

Now, courtesy of director John Lee Hancock (Saving Mr. Banks) and writer Robert D. Siegel (Big Fan), a film reveals the man behind the curtain at McDonald’s, and his name isn’t Ray. It’s Dick. It’s also Mac. I can’t remember the last time I saw a film on a subject this familiar filled with so many startling historical facts.

Which is another way of saying The Founder tells one hell of a more or less true story. Liberties have been taken, though none were needed. Seriously, the company’s saga of global domination hardly requires embellishment.

When we meet Kroc (Michael Keaton), he’s in his fifties and schlepping multi-spindle milkshake mixers from drive-in to drivein across the heartland. At an age when many men would be considering retirement, he spends days having doors slammed in his

face and nights in seedy motels drinking whiskey. There he listens to a motivational LP and repeats mantras like, “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence.”

One day Kroc checks in with his home office and gets the message that will change his life. Some hamburger joint in San Bernardino has ordered six machines. What kind of a restaurant, he wonders, is so busy it needs six? A revolutionary kind, he discovers, after he drops everything and drives to California to check it out.

There he meets Dick (Nick Offerman) and Mac (John Carroll Lynch) McDonald, the delightfully oddball brothers behind the bustling one-of-a-kind enterprise. Kroc can’t believe his eyes. He walks up to a window and places an order, and his food is in front of him before he can pull out his wallet. His first McMeal is a religious experience in a paper sack. Before Kroc knows it, Dick and Mac have shown him around and shared their secret: a food-prep assembly line that’s equal parts Henry Ford and George Balanchine.

This is the film’s revelation — that Kroc wasn’t the “founder” of McDonald’s, as he maintained until his death in 1984. Rather, he found McDonald’s and, through persistence and coldhearted calculation, weaseled

ARCH ENEMIES In Hancock’s curiously tweaked version of the fast-food empire’s origin story, Keaton plays Kroc as a sleazeball who fast-talks the McDonald brothers out of a fortune.

his way into business with the brothers, franchised that business “from sea to shining sea,” and then stabbed them in the back.

In reality, that’s not quite how it went down. The film has Ray flimflamming the McDonalds into aggressive expansion, when the record shows that was their plan all along. They recruited Kroc to pursue precisely that goal.

There’s more, but why quibble, when Hancock manages to make Kroc’s machinations so mesmerizing? Even when those machinations hinge on the white-knuckle excitement of real estate law. What’s truly weird is the extent to which Keaton gets the viewer behind him. His Kroc is such a char-

ismatic Energizer Bunny that you root for the dude despite yourself.

It’s not as though Dick and Mac aren’t sympathetic figures. Not only are they legitimate visionaries, they’re decent, likable guys. Then there’s Ethel (Laura Dern), the wife Kroc initially takes for granted and ultimately leaves behind. By any definition, he’s a supersized slimeball, yet you almost have to admire his relentlessness.

Fast talk. Fast food. A fast buck. How serendipitous a picture is The Founder for the era of President Donald Trump? Consider this: Both make their debut on January 20.

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or some of us, seeing Jackie the same week as the presidential inauguration could be a potently bittersweet experience. While director Pablo Larraín’s film doesn’t glorify the supposed Camelot years, it’s very clear on one thing: Jackie Kennedy (Natalie Portman) believed with every fiber of her being that keeping up appearances — grace, poise and dignity — was key to holding the nation’s top office.

That ideal may seem old-fashioned now, but the film shows the first lady pursuing it in thoughtful and presciently media-savvy ways. Noah Oppenheim’s screenplay reminds us that not only did Jackie restore the White House’s décor — transforming it into a museum of presidential history — but, in 1962, she gave the nation a televised tour. The film returns repeatedly, almost obsessively, to a recreation of that broadcast, in which we see a nervous Jackie working earnestly to elevate Americans’ sense of their heritage. In the process, she boosts her husband’s legacy, a priority that will become all the more pressing after his untimely death.

It’s hard to imagine a less conventional biopic than Jackie — indeed, it’s less a biography than a meditation. A few flashbacks aside, Larraín focuses exclusively on the hours, days and months immediately following the assassination. John F. Kennedy appears only fleetingly on screen — most notably late in the film, in a brief but harrowing staging of his death.

REFLECTIONS ON A THEME Portman plays a Jackie Kennedy obsessed with her own image in Larraín’s offbeat biographical meditation.

As this timing indicates, events aren’t presented chronologically. A framing device establishes some of what we see as a narrative delivered by Jackie to a nameless journalist (Billy Crudup), who visits her in postWhite House seclusion. But the film’s time line is just as jarring and fractured as Mica Levi’s wonderfully eerie, dissonant score.

And Jackie is anything but a reliable narrator; she’s prone to offering a graphic description of what happened in Dallas and then

proclaiming it off the record, or lighting up while breezily declaring, “I don’t smoke.”

Going for broke with the first lady’s mid-Atlantic accent, Portman is so mannered that her performance initially evokes parody. But, as we witness Jackie in shock, speechless and grieving, that performance reveals dimensions too raw for caricature.

The woman comes across as imperious, mercurial and sometimes eccentric, but always real.

Peter Sarsgaard’s low-key, menschy portrayal of Bobby Kennedy serves as an excellent foil to Jackie’s intensity. As the two hash out the question of how best to memorialize JFK in a “world gone mad,” the story again takes on an unexpectedly modern aspect: This isn’t just about grief, but about optics.

How much did Jackie love her husband? Did the White House really resemble Camelot for “one brief, shining moment,” or was that a nostalgia-laced fiction promulgated by journalists and biographers with her blessing? Jackie raises those questions without answering them, though perhaps it comes closest in the scenes where Jackie confides in a priest (John Hurt) about a history of grief and anger that extends back to her loss of three children.

More than a straight account — of which we already have many — Larraín has created a tone poem about a woman struggling to overcome tragedy and mold her own myth.

To us, accustomed to putting our lives on video, Jackie may seem camera-shy in that 1962 broadcast. But the film suggests that she was, in her decorous way, a pioneer, navigating a brave new world in which iconic images could cross and conquer the globe. While today we may value the candor and accessibility of public figures above their dignity — sometimes to our detriment — that’s the world we still live in.

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NEW IN THEATERS 20TH CENTURY WOMEN: Annette Bening, Elle Fanning and Greta Gerwig play three women finding themsel es in 1970s Southern California in this comedy-drama from director Mike Mills (Beginners). (118 min, R. Roxy, Savoy)

HIDDEN FIGURESHHH1/2 The fact-based sto y of three math-minded African American women who helped get NASA’s space program off the ground features strong performances from Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe.

Theodore Melfi St. Vincent) directed. (127 min, PG; reviewed by M.H. 1/11) JACKIEHHHH1/2 Pablo Larraín (Neruda) directed this unusual, impressionistic portrait of Jackie Kennedy (Natalie Portman) in the months following her husband’s assassination. With Peter Sarsgaard as RFK, Billy Crudup and Greta Gerwig.

(100 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 1/18) LA LA LANDHHHH1/2 Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone star as lovers aiming for the big time in this jazzy tribute to old-time Hollywood musicals from director Damien Chazelle (Whiplash). (128 min, PG-13)

SPLIT: Writer-director M. Night Shyamalan is back at it with this horror thriller in which teens must use amateur psychology to free themselves from the clutches of an abductor (James McAvoy) who has 24 distinct personalities. With Anya Taylor-Joy and Haley Lu Richardson. (117 min, PG-13. Essex, Majestic) XXX: RETURN OF XANDER CAGE: Seems the declining coolness of the term “x-treme” failed to put an end to the action franchise launched in 2002 with XxX. Vin Diesel returns as the athlete turned spy; D.J. Caruso (I Am Number Four) directed.

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NOW PLAYING THE BYE BYE MANHH So, does he have a higher body count than Candy Man? Bloody Mary? Three college students accidentally liberate an evil spirit in this horror flick from director Stacy itle. With Douglas Smith, Lucien Laviscount and Cressida Bonas. (96 min, PG-13) THE EAGLE HUNTRESSHHH1/2 The debut documentary from director Otto Bell follows a 13-year-old Mongolian nomad as she struggles to be the first female in 12 generations to car y on a family tradition. Daisy Ridley narrates. (87 min, G)

FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEMHHH1/2 In this prequel of sorts to the Harry Potter series, writer Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) explores New York’s underworld of witches and wizards in 1926. With Katherine Waterston, Alison Sudol, Johnny Depp and Colin Farrell. (133 min, PG-13)

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LIVE BY NIGHTHH1/2 Ben Affleck wrote, directed and stars in the story of a Prohibition bootlegger who becomes a formidable gangster. With Elle Fanning, Chris Messina and Zoe Saldana. (128 min, R)

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MANCHESTER BY THE SEAHHHHH Writerdirector Kenneth Lonergan (Margaret) brings us this acclaimed drama about a man (Casey Affleck) who takes custody of his teen nephew after his brother dies and finds himself struggling with bitter memories. With Michelle Williams and Kyle Chandler. (137 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 12/14) MOANAHHHH A young girl (voiced by Auli’i Cravalho) who longs to escape her small island enlists the aid of the demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) in the latest Disney family animation, with songs cowritten by Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda. Ron Clements and John Musker (The Little Mermaid) directed. (113 min, PG) A MONSTER CALLSHHHH Fantasy and reality blend in this family drama about a boy using his imagination to tackle the grim realities of his mother’s illness, based on Patrick Ness’ novel. With Lewis MacDougall, Sigourney Weaver and Felicity Jones. J.A. Bayona (The Orphanage) directed. (108 min, PG-13)

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Mahershala Ali, Sharif Earp and Duane Sanderson star. (111 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 11/23) PASSENGERSHH Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt play the only two people awake on a spaceship transporting humans in suspended animation. Morten Tyldum (The Imitation Gam ) directed. (116 min, PG-13)

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complish the next best thing: assembling a realistic version of a Boeing 737 cockpit in his home. With the help of Google, he gathered the information he needed and ordered most of the necessary parts over the internet. Th resulting masterpiece has enabled him to replicate the experiences of being a pilot. It’s such a convincing copy that he has been sought as a consultant by organizations that specialize in aircraft maintenance. I suggest you attempt a comparable feat, Taurus: creating a simulated version of what you want. I bet it will eventually lead you to the real thing.

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The word “naysayer” describes a person who’s addicted to expressing negativity. A “yeasayer,” on the other hand, is a person who is prone to expressing optimism. According to my assessment of the astrological omens, you can and should be a creative yeasayer in the coming days — both for the sake of your own well-being and that of everyone whose life you touch. For inspiration, study Upton Sinclair’s passage about Beethoven: He was “the defier of fate, the great yea-sayer.” His music is “like the wind running over a meadow of flowers, superlative happiness infinitely multiplied.”

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tracted to honing group dynamics or liberating group dynamics? Do you have more aptitude as a director who organizes people or as a sparkplug who inspires people? Would you rather be a chief executive officer or a chief imagination officer? Questions like these will be fertile for you to meditate on in the coming weeks. The astrological omens suggest it’s time to explore and activate more of your potential as a leader or catalyst.

be inclement where you live, so you may be resistant to my counsel. But I must tell you the meanings of the planetary omens as I understand them and not fret about whether you’ll act on them. Here’s my prescription, lifted from Henry David Thoreaus Walden: “We need the tonic of wildness, to wade sometimes in marshes where the bittern and the meadowhen lurk, and hear the booming of the snipe; to smell the whispering sedge where only some wilder and more solitary fowl builds her nest, and the mink crawls with its belly close to the ground.” And why does Thoreau say we need such experiences? “We must be refreshed by the sight of inexhaustible vigor, to witness our own limits transgressed.”

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Welcome to the most deliciously enigmatic, sensually mysterious phase of your astrological cycle.

To provide you with the proper non-rational guidance, I have stolen scraps of dusky advice from the poet Dansk Javlarna (danskjavlarna.tumblr.com). Please read between the lines: 1. Navigate the ocean that roars within the seashell. 2. Carry the key, even if the lock has been temporarily lost. 3. Search through the deepest shadows for the bright light that cast them. 4. Delve into the unfathomable in wordless awe of the inexplicable.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): What exactly would a bolt of lightning taste like? I mean, if you could somehow manage to roll it around in your mouth without having to endure the white-hot shock. Theres a booze manufac-

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Eighteenthcentury painter Joshua Reynolds said that a “disposition to abstractions, to generalizing and classification, is the great glory of the human mind.” To that lofty sentiment, his fellow artist William Blake responded, “To generalize is to be an idiot; to particularize is the alone distinction of merit.” So I may be an idiot when I make the following generalization, but I think I’m right: In the coming weeks, it will be in your best interests to rely on crafty generalizations to guide your decisions. Getting bogged down in details at the expense of the big picture — missing the forest for the trees — is a potential pitfall that you can and should avoid.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Czech writer Bohumil Hrabal penned the novel Dancing Lessons for the Advanced in Age. It consists of one sentence. But it’s a long, rambling sentence — 117 pages’ worth. It streams from the mouth of the narrator, who is an older man bent on telling all the big stories of his life. If there were ever to come a time when you, too, would have cosmic permission and a poetic license to deliver a onesentence, 117-page soliloquy, Libra, it would be in the coming weeks. Reveal your truths! Break through your inhibitions! Celebrate your epic tales! (P.S.: Show this horoscope to the people you’d like as your listeners.)

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): When Pluto was discovered in 1930, astronomers called it the ninth planet. But 76 years later, they changed their mind. In accordance with shifting defin tions, they demoted Pluto to the status of a mere “dwarf planet.” But in recent years, two renowned astronomers at Caltech have found convincing evidence for a new ninth planet.

Konstantin Batygin and Michael E. Brown are tracking an object that is much larger than

Earth. Its orbit is so far beyond Neptune’s that it takes 15,000 years to circle the sun. As yet it doesn’t have an official name, but Batygin and Brown informally refer to it as “Phattie.” I bring this to your attention, Scorpio, because I suspect that you, too, are on the verge of locating a monumental new addition to your universe.

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(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The tomato and potato are both nightshades, a family of flowering plants. Taking advantage of this commonality, botanists have used the technique of grafting to produce a pomato plant. Its roots yield potatoes, while its vines grow cherry tomatoes. Now would be a good time for you to experiment with a metaphorically similar creation, Sagittarius. Can you think of how you might generate two useful influences from a single source

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Some guy I don’t know keeps sending me emails about great job opportunities he thinks I’d like to apply for: a technical writer for a solar energy company, for example, and a social media intern for a business that offers travel programs. His messages are not spam. The gigs are legitimate. And yet I’m not in the least interested. I already have several jobs I enjoy, like writing these horoscopes. I suspect that you, too, may receive worthy but ultimately irrelevant invitations in the coming days, Capricorn. My advice: If you remain faithful to your true needs and desires, more apropos offers will eventually flow our way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If I’m feeling prosaic, I might refer to a group of flamingos as a flock. But one of the more colorful and equally correct terms is a “flamb yance” of flamingos Similarly, a bunch of pretty insects with clubbed antennae and big flutte y wings may be called a kaleidoscope of butterflies. The collective noun for zebras can be a dazzle, for pheasants a bouquet, for larks an exaltation and for finche a charm. In accordance with current astrological omens, I’m borrowing these nouns to describe members of your tribe. A flamb yance or kaleidoscope of Pisceans? Yes! A dazzle or bouquet or exaltation or charm of Pisceans? Yes! All of the above.

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I know I’m not the only person who feels this way — in fact, some of my close friends do, too. Every holiday, I try desperately not to feel crushingly disappointed when there’s no engagement ring. My boyfriend and I are too poor to get married anytime soon. We have been together for over three years and struggle to get by. I have suggested the idea of us buying a cheap ring together, or not buying a ring at all. He talks about getting married all the time and what he imagines our wedding to be like. And yet, no proposal.

My question is, how do I not feel sad after a holiday? I’m generally not selfish, and I am great a setting low expectations and being thankful for what I do have. It’s hard to see friends getting engaged all around me. I just want to enjoy each holiday without a twinge of sadness that this is another year without a fiancé

Sincerely,

Dear Waiting,

Waiting

There are plen y of reasons people shouldn’t get married, but being “too poor” shouldn’t be one of them. Maybe you can’t throw a big party at a fancy hotel or get that chocolate fountain or designer dress, but you can celebrate in many other unique and inexpensive ways. I think the question you are posing is really for your partner.

If you think he should be the one to propose, why not ask him why he hasn’t? It’s not selfish to want to make your expectations clear. And it makes perfect sense why you’d be ready and eager to hear — out loud — the words, “Will you marry me?” Tell him that talking about getting married is nice, but you’re ready to plan that special day. If you don’t, the passage of holidays or birthdays won’t be the only times you feel let down. Your brooding disappointment might turn into resentment.

We all experience moments when we think everyone else is getting ahead faster, or is happier or better off. And there are times when it might be true.

But each of us is on our own path. It’s possible that things happen at the time that suits us best, even if we wish someone or something would pick up the pace already.

Know this: If you continue to define ourself based on what other people are doing, or not doing, you’ll remain unsatisfied. That kind of disappointment ca go on forever if you let it.

Instead, focus on what you do have and what you can control. And if you fervently want something, figure out how ou can get it. Talk to your partner. Tell him your heart’s desire. And, heck, why not abandon traditional roles and pop the question yourself?

Need advice?

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MUDDY’S BARISTA: SHORT, DARK HAIR I don’t even know what to say about you and your spontaneous dancing as you waited for the credit card machine to do its thing. Just too cute. When: Thursda , January 12, 2017. Where: Muddy Waters. You: Woman. Me: Man. #913822 UVM WORKER I was walking outside the Calhoun building. I was waiting for a colleague of mine when I saw you and thought that you were pretty cute. It looked like you had highlights in your brown hair and black pants on. I hope to see you again! When: Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Where: University of Vermont campus. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #913821

TATTOOFACE TURN-ON Saw you a few times around town — 33 or 34 times, maybe more. Your name’s Tim. You make my heart melt. I call you Butthead. Thank ou for your smiles. They make my day better. Merry Christmas.

When: Thursda , December 22, 2016. Where: Ahli Baba’s. You: Man. Me: Woman. #913809

BURFDAY GURL Thick hai , thique thighs / Girl that booty is the prize / Girl I’m hungry, feed me fries / I’ll fight o f them other guys. When: Monday, January 9, 2017.

Where: B-town. You: Woman. Me: Man. #913819

DICK’S SPORTING GOODS PLAID Black-and-white-plaid man in the parking lot. I was in black; I’m on my phone. You smiled at me. I thought you were gorgeous. Coffee? When: Friday, December 23, 2016. Where: Dick’s Sporting Goods, Williston. You: Man. Me: Woman. #913808

SAW YOU FEEDING THE SQUIRREL Hey, gorgeous. You’re the sexiest squirrelfeeder around, and you always make me smile. This ear is going to be the best one yet. Happy birthday, my love! (SPMcG) When: Wednesday, January 11, 2017. Where: home and away. You: Woman. Me: Man. #913817

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LIGHTNING KNEE BREADMAKER You’re surrounded by bread. When I see you, you’re typically wearing shorts, Blundstones, a Carhartt hat, and I spied a little lightning bolt on your left knee. Between your fantastic Burlington style and your striking blue eyes, you intrigue me. Do you ever have a friend crush on a complete stranger?

I do. When: Wednesday, January 4, 2017. Where: Great Harvest. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #913816 APPLEBEE’S PLATTSBURGH The first time I saw ou, I thought, She is cute.

You came out the back. I know you saw me looking fi e times at you; I just can’t help it.

The next day I saw ou as I walked inside. You looked at me, and I started melting inside.

I always sit at the bar. Stella is my drink.

When: Thursda , December 29, 2016. Where: Applebee’s. You: Woman. Me: Man. #913815 PUSHING IT WITH THE SHORTS? You: bright green jacket and a smile that certainly made me feel like it was warm enough for shorts.

Me: strawberry blonde dropping off a box.

Thanks for making my day e en better! When: Tuesday, December 27, 2016. Where: the Bagel parking lot. You: Man. Me: Woman. #913813 RE: RE: NOT A BAJAN GIRL You do struggle with communication. You said that, more than anything in life, you want to explain yourself to me. I have not seen any effort from you — zero. What is reality? In your first deleted spy, you said you were not ready. I got it; I took it; I moved on. Wish you all the best for this coming year. When: Monday, December 26, 2016. Where: somewhere. You: Man. Me: Woman. #913812 LONG BLOND You were the tall man with long blond hair in the canned food aisle. I was holding baked beans, and we laughed about everything and nothing.

Wish I was brave enough to ask you out. Coffee date? I actually can’t drink coffee — it gives me stomach pains — but I’d get tea or something.

When: Thursda , November 24, 2016. Where: Price Chopper. You: Man. Me: Woman. #913810

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MONKEY MAKE-OUT SESH Sloppy, hot make-out sesh Monday night. I was absolutely smashed, but I remember you were a good macker, and I wanna pull that long blond hair when I take you home next time. When: Monday, January 9, 2017. Where: Monkey bar. You: Man. Me: Woman. #913820

CRAFTSBURY OUTDOOR CENTER Curly red hair, white jacket. I’m pretty sure you mouthed “hello” and smiled, but I was chatting with friends. I had hoped to find ou skiing later on that day but never did. :( I hope to see you again!

When: Sunday, January 8, 2017. Where: Craftsbury Outdoor Center. You: Woman. Me: Man. #913818

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of Béla Bartók. No doubt you’d smoke it. When: Thursda , December 1, 2016. Where: Shaw’s, Montpelier. You: Woman. Me: Man. #913781

COOKIE MONSTER SIGHTING You jacked my cookie and stole my train of thought, and I left without your name and number. Unacceptable. Too many laughs in a short period of time. You owe me a cookie.

When: Friday, December 23, 2016. Where: the Bagel Place. You: Woman. Me: Man. #913807 MAGNETS AT MICHAELS “Um, have you seen any employees here?”

None were to be found. You were seeking out magnetic strips, and I was seeking pipe cleaners. You were very cheery, and I hope that you were able to find our magnets! Happy holiday crafting to you! When: Wednesday, December 21, 2016. Where: Michaels craft store. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #913806 MY DRAGON’S RAGING FOR YOU Seeing you gets me hotter than a metallic dragon’s breath. Every time you roll the dice, I’m fighting a raging dragon in my pants How about some live-action role-play? Be the master of my dungeon and let me cast my spell on your face. When: Wednesday, December 21, 2016. Where: your mom’s basement. You: Woman. Me: Man. #913804 BRAT The last nine months have been a whirlwind of fun.

I look forward to our future adventures, whether it be brew hopping or traveling. Oh, and you can now check “being spied” off your list. Xoxo. —Slacker.

When: Monday, December 19, 2016. Where: Essex Junction. You: Man. Me: Woman. #913802 MARIO NEEDS HIS PRINCESS You are a ripe Peach, and I’ve got a mushroom tip that is supersized for you! Maybe we can eat some magic flowers and I can shoot som fireba ls all over your face? If you’re game, Luigi and I can tag team you?! When: Monday, December 19, 2016. Where: GameStop, U-Mall. You: Woman. Me: Man. #913801 AMY M. Hey Amy, I hope you see this. It’s Jesse. I think about you all the time. I would really love to chat. If you see this, please contact me. When: Tuesday, May 19, 2015. Where: Burlington. You: Woman. Me: Man. #913800 ‘YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL. SMILE BIG.’ 2 p.m.-ish. You: deep-blue sparkling eyes; dark shoulder-length hair; brown “cowgirl” boots; blue jeans. Me: silver car; dark, short hair; rainbow sunglasses. I had a mission on my much-laterthan-usual lunchtime — however, I had trouble ordering my food. Butterflies invaded my be ly. ;) Care for a winter walk or a cup of tea? When: Friday, December 16, 2016. Where: Pine Street Deli. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #913799

HOT ELF AT POLAR EXPRESS We were Santa’s helpers. You asked me how I was doing and tried to start a conversation. I was with another and could not talk. I wish to talk now.

When: Saturday, December 10, 2016. Where: Polar Express. You: Woman. Me: Man. #913798 JOSTLING AT THE GYM I can tell you’re new to the gym because there is so much bounce and sway in your step!

Although I’d love to see you thin, the thought of your busty and curvy body sitting on my face makes me sway in my pants! I’d love to see you use a jump rope sometime! Jostle and bounce on me! When: Thursda , December 15, 2016.

Where: YMCA. You: Woman. Me: Man. #913797 BLUEBIRD TAVERN BEAUTY You worked at Bluebird Tavern circa 2012 to 2014. You have long brown hair and very fair skin. Your movements are graceful, especially those of your hands. Several times I thought we shared wonderful eye contact. I’ve since left Vermont, and even though it’s been more than two years since I’ve seen you, your ethereal beauty still haunts me. Who are you? When: Wednesday, January 15, 2014. Where: Bluebird Tavern. You: Woman. Me: Man. #913795 TANGLED IN YOUR SCARF After my friend snuck into your photo, you skipped off down Church Street, losing your scarf in the process. In retrospect, I should’ve exchanged it for your number instead of the hug. Your friend mentioned you’re single; maybe next time we can both grab a drink? When: Friday, December 9, 2016. Where: outside Rí Rá. You: Woman. Me: Man. #913791 HEY SLR162!

It’s been a couple of years. Did not know if you were still in Vermont. Could I interest you in coffee sometime? When: Friday, February 7, 2014. Where: Burlington. You: Woman. Me: Man. #913785 SUFFERING FROM A SEXY AFFLICTION I followed you around the grocery store in a scooter, and I over heard you talking to the pharmacist about what condoms would best protect you from spreading your herpes. I, too, suffer the same affliction! I tried catching up to ou, but, alas, I could not keep up in my motorized cart.

Rub cream on each other’s sores sometime?

When: Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Where: Price Chopper. You: Man. Me: Man. #913784 I SPY WITH MY EYES I spy with my brown eyes the gratefulness that I have that we spoke the other night, Sweaty P. I spy the mutual happiness that we both shared. I spy myself still missing you. I spy myself pleasing you in every single way. Call me, Sweaty P. When: Wednesday, December 7, 2016. Where: everywhere. You: Woman. Me: Man. #913783 LOST AND GONE You don’t know how far you’ve gone or recognize who you’ve become. When’d you grow to be so hard? Sick of playing my part... When: Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Where: the gay parade. You: Woman. Me: Man. #913782 SATELLITES ARE SPINNING ...around me like a cloud of golden dragonflies, “Earth’s awaking” lit up by your brilliant face eternal for an instant. Would love to hear you sing with Sam Rivers’ tenor sax in “2 Pieces of 1” or some of the more haunting “For Children” pieces

NOT A BAJAN GIRL What a mess. You are a mess, your heart is a mess, your spies are usual — empty words and nothing else. No next time; too late.

When: Saturday, December 3, 2016. Where: somewhere. You: Man. Me: Woman. #913780 PACSUN 15 YEARS AGO Fifteen years ago, you were at the U-Mall PacSun. You bought shoes from me while we talked for hours. You were a nanny then. We met again, by chance, at Rasputins. You asked why I hadn’t asked you out. I was in an unhappy relationship and couldn’t pursue anything while I was living with her. I ended that but never saw you again.

When: Wednesday, December 7, 2016. Where: PacSun. You: Woman. Me: Man. #913779 BRUNETTE BEAUTY AT LAMP SHOP At the Rachel Reiss show last Friday: short dark curls, bright eyes, red tights! I figured ou were with one of the three dudes or one other lady at the corner table. When I saw you leave on your own, I wished I’d introduced myself. I would love to meet you! I hope you find this and take a chance.

When: Friday, December 2, 2016. Where: the Lamp Shop. You: Woman. Me: Man. #913778 ONE ELIZABETH AKA BETSY Theres a chance I might be who you’re looking for, but who knows how many of us AKAs are out there. If you’re who I think you are, I can’t get you out of my head, either. Hit me up and we can see how serendipitous this path-crossing is. When: Friday, December 2, 2016. Where: somewhere. You: Man. Me: Woman. #913775 MAILBOX CANDY FAEREY I found the chocolate that you left in the box.

You have other sweet treats I prefer to candy.

Hotel New Hampshire still seems like it’s worth a shot. When: Sunday, November 27, 2016. Where: my mailbox. You: Woman. Me: Man. #913774 SCOUT & CO., WINOOSKI, 12/2 You were in line ahead of me this morning. We both seemed a bit sleepy waiting for a jolt of caffeine. I think you ordered a warm chai. You were wearing a wool skirt, red leggings and had a GMAA jacket on. Want to go for a run? Then chai? When: Friday, December 2, 2016.

Where: Scout & Co.. You: Woman. Me: Man. #913773 LOST BAJAN GIRL This s y is long overdue; for that I must apologize.

I am deeply sorry I have let this long go by without being able to explain myself. I need you to know that my silence has absolutely nothing to do with anger, but perhaps the opposite. Very thankful we have not completely lost touch. I hope you are truly happy. When: Friday, January 1, 2016. Where: here and there. You: Woman. Me: Man. #913772

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