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Barre Farmers Market: Crafters, bakers and farmers share their goods in the center of the town. Barre City Hall Park, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, barrefarmersmarket@gmail.com. ‘No Sugar, Dairy or Wheat? So What CAN I Eat?’: Dietary restrictions or not, a meal can still be delicious. Learning Center chef/instructor Nina Lesser-Goldsmith whips up roasted spinach salad, mussels in red curry broth and other mouthwatering menu items. Healthy Living, South Burlington, 5:30-8 p.m. $20; preregister. Info, 863-2569, ext. 1.
health & fitness
Women’s Health Information Night: Females learn about health screenings and Ladies First, a program providing free heart health checkups, Pap tests and mammograms to eligible women. Champlain Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 5-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 863-7498.
kids
Baby Time: Crawling tots and their parents convene for playtime and sharing. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 658-3659. Chess Club: King defenders practice castling and various opening gambits with volunteer Robert Nichols. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. Enosburg Playgroup: Children and their adult caregivers immerse themselves in singing activities and more. American Legion, Enosburg Falls, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. Fairfield Playgroup: Youngsters entertain themselves with creative activities and snack time. Bent Northrop Memorial Library, Fairfield, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. Highgate Story Hour: Good listeners giggle and wiggle to age-appropriate lit. Highgate Public Library, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Free. Info, 868-3970.
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Middlebury Babies & Toddlers Story Hour: Children develop early-literacy skills through stories, rhymes and songs. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 388-4097. Read to a Dog: Bookworms share words with Rainbow, a friendly Newfoundland and registered therapy pooch. Fairfax Community Library, 3:30-5 p.m. Free; preregister for a 15-minute time slot. Info, 849-2420.
music
Ian Ethan & Gregory Douglass: A doubleneck guitar player and a Burlington singer-songwriter perform. Hyde Park Opera House, 7 p.m. $15. Info, 888-1261.
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seminars
Home-Sharing Orientation: Attendees learn more about the agency that matches elders and people with disabilities with others seeking affordable housing or caregiving opportunities. HomeShare Vermont, South Burlington, noon12:30 p.m. & 5:30-6 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 863-5625, home@sover.net. Keys to Credit: A class clears up the confusing world of credit. Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity, Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. & 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 860-1417, ext. 114.
sport
Mountain Bike Ride: Onion River Sports staff bring intermediate to advanced riders to different area trails each week. Carpooling is an option; call ahead for details. Onion River Sports, Montpelier, 5 p.m. Free; riders under 15 must be accompanied by an adult; riders under 18 need signed parental permission; helmets required. Info, 229-9409. Wednesday Night World Championships: Fast riders vie for bragging rights in town-line sprints. Onion River Sports, Montpelier, 5:30 p.m. Free; riders under 15 must be accompanied by an
adult; riders under 18 need signed parental permission; helmets required. Info, 229-9409.
talks
George Sykes: Recently returned from an American Red Cross deployment to Haiti, the speaker recaps his experiences providing earthquake relief in a slide-show lecture. Bradford Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 222-4536, bradfordpubliclibrary@gmail.com. Joan Almon: The director of Alliance for Childhood reports on “Crisis in Early Education” in the Hauke Conference Room from 2-5 p.m. and on “Crisis in the Kindergarten” in the Alumni Auditorium from 6-8 p.m. Champlain College, Burlington. $35 for 2 p.m. talk; $25 for 6 p.m. talk. Info, 383-6603.
theater
The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD: Gary Lehman and Deborah Voigt star in a broadcast production of Siegfried, part three of Wagner’s Ring Cycle. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 6:30 p.m. $6-18. Info, 748-2600. ‘The Nerd’: After a stranger saves his life at war, a young architect finds himself uncomfortably indebted in Larry Shue’s outrageous comedy, presented by the Colchester Theatre Company. Colchester High School, 7:30 p.m. $5. Info, 264-5729.
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Book-Release Signing & Party: Light refreshments, a natural-paint activity station, deejayed music and networking celebrate Ace McArleton and Jacon Deva Racusin’s book-and-DVD package The Natural Building Companion. Block Gallery, Winooski, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 917-4059.
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agriculture
Worm Composting: Vermicomposters explore how squirmy invertebrates can convert food scraps into nutrient-rich soil in a hands-on demo with Melissa Jordan of Wormpost Northeast. City Market, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. $5-10. Info, 861-9700.
business
Media Maven: Finding Your Tree in the Web Forest: Representatives from nonprofit organizations learn how to optimize their web status through SEO. Channel 17 Studios, Burlington, noon2 p.m. $10-15. Info, 862-1645, ext. 21 . Vermont Venture Network: Entrepreneurs, investors, government agencies, service providers and others attend a networking forum with remarks by Duane Peterson and James Moore, copresidents of SunCommon. Hilton Hotel, Burlington, 8-9:30 a.m. $15 for nonmembers. Info, 658-7830.
crafts
Every Woman’s Craft Connection: Inventive females work on artful projects at a biweekly meet-up. Essex Alliance Church, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 879-5176. Open Knit & Crochet: Stitch and tell: Fiber fans work on current projects in good company. Kaleidoscope Yarns, Essex Junction, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 288-9200.
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Career Open House: Registered nurses and physical therapists considering a career change talk to current employees and learn about delivering one-on-one patient care. Addison County Home Health & Hospice, Middlebury, 3-7 p.m. Free. Info, 388-7259. Community Open House: Farmers and foodies mingle over cookies, lemonade and a short presentation about the Intervale’s latest happenings. Intervale Center, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 660-0440, ext. 101, joyce@intervale.org.
Fairbanks Community of Observers: Citizen scientists learn about an initiative to collect quantitative data on wildflowers, birds, butterflies and weather, in order to identify changing environmental trends. Huntington Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 434-4583. Feminine Spirit of the Living Earth: A new women’s learning group embarks on a metaphysical exploration through meditation, oneness and more. Rainbow Institute, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Donations accepted; call ahead. Info, 671-4569. 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. Vermont Center for Independent Living Monthly Meeting: Attendees discuss ways to make their communities more accessible and friendly to folks with disabilities. 59 Upper Weldon Street, St. Albans, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 861-2895.
film
‘Mother Nature’s Child: Growing Outdoors in the Media Age’: Vermont filmmaker Camilla Rockwell’s documentary addresses youth’s increasing distance from the natural world. A Transition Town Montpelier discussion follows. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. ‘The Roots of Heaven’: The Burlington Film Society explores this 1958 John Huston adventure film, as well as the theme of the “white hunter.” Discussion follows with BFS founder Barry Snyder. BCA Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 865-7166.
food & drink
Farm & Food Tour: A caravan-style expedition to Hardwick-area farms and food producers introduces visitors to a bustling agricultural community. Center for Agricultural Economy, Hardwick, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $50; free for children under 12; preregister. Info, 472-5840. Food on a Budget: Health coach Marie Frohlich helps co-op shoppers stretch $200 to feed a family for four for a week. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 5:30-7 p.m. $7-9; preregister. Info, 2238004, ext. 202, info@hungermountain.coop. ‘Potato, Potatto’: What a spud! Tuberous dishes on the menu range from basic mashed potatoes to more complex twice-baked potatoes with bacon, broccoli and three cheeses. Healthy Living, South Burlington, 5:30-8 p.m. $20; preregister. Info, 8632569, ext. 1.
games
Chess Group: Novice and expert players compete against real humans, not computers. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $2. Info, 324-1143.
health & fitness
Fitness Hooping: Hula-Hoopers wiggle their hips in a cardio workout aimed at improving coordination, balance and stamina. Union Elementary School, Montpelier, 7-8 p.m. $10. Info, 223-2921. Lunch & Learn: How to Live With Greater Vitality: Speaker Stephen Brandon considers how nutrition and stress-relief exercises can help restore physical health. Healthy Living, South Burlington, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 863-2569, ext. 1. Meditation 101: Folks enlighten up as Martha Tack focuses on the stress-relief benefits of this calming practice. Milarepa Center, Barnet, 6:30-8 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 633-4136.
kids
Early-Literacy Story Time: Weekly themes educate preschoolers and younger children on
basic reading concepts. Westford Public Library, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-5639, westford_pl@vals.state. vt.us. Fletcher Playgroup: Little ones make use of the open gym before snack time. Fletcher Elementary School, Cambridge, 9-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. Franklin Story Hour: Lovers of the written word perk up for read-aloud tales and adventures with lyrics. Haston Library, Franklin, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. Middlebury Preschoolers Story Hour: Tiny ones become strong readers through activities with tales, songs and rhymes. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 388-4097. Music With Raphael: Preschoolers up to age 5 bust out song and dance moves to traditional and original folk music. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. Stroller Strolling: Young families roll along the recreation path together. Community Park, Fairfax, 9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 782-6332.
music
Burlington Concert Band Rehearsal: Community players practice pop, light classical and Broadway favorites for the summer season. Music Room, Winooski High School, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 598-1830.
sport
Thursday Night Nationals: Bikers set the pace for a weekly ride along ever-changing routes. Onion River Sports, Montpelier, 5:30 p.m. Free; riders under 15 must be accompanied by an adult; riders under 18 need signed parental permission; helmets required. Info, 229-9409.
talks
After Dark Speaker Series: In “Go With Your Gut: What Is Your Stomach Thinking?,” medical experts Gary Mawe and Peter Moses host a walkthrough talk of the “Our Body: The Universe Within” exhibit. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/ Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 6:308:30 p.m. $15-20; cash bar. Info, 877-324-6386. Cynthia Packert: The Middlebury College professor of the history of art and architecture discusses current political tensions in a richly illustrated lecture, “Healing the Divide: Bollywood Film and the Hindu-Muslim Conflict in India.” Lawrence Memorial Library, Bristol, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 453-4147. William Tortolano: In “The Group of Seven,” the St. Michael’s College professor emeritus introduces the works of a group of Canadian artists through slides, video clips and commentary. Montgomery Historical Society, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 985-0659.
theater
‘Lyddie’: Katherine Paterson’s protagonist, a young girl trying to reunite her family at the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, graces the stage in this original Lost Nation Theater adaptation with music and dance. Montpelier City Hall Auditorium, 7 p.m. $10-35. Info, 229-0492. ‘The Nerd’: See WED.16, 7:30 p.m. ‘the napoleon 2012’: Green Candle Theatre Company chronicles the life and times of Napoléon Bonaparte in a slightly historical, and wildly imaginative, comedy. Off Center for the Dramatic Arts, Burlington, 8 p.m. $10-20; rated PG-13. Info, 863-5966.
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Book Discussion: A 7-year-old girl is sent to a quarantined leprosy camp in Alan Brennert’s moving historical fiction, Moloka’i. Highgate Public Library, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 868-3970.
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